Delaware Beach Rentals: 12 Great Vacation Rentals in Delaware's Classic Beach Towns

This charming cottage nestled behind the main house offers an upstairs apartment for you and your dog. A parking space is a nice perk in the busy summer months. Conveniently located near the beach, shopping, and restaurants, you really couldn’t get more central than this.

A crisp and chic condo unit near the center of town is perfect for two couples, friends or a small family. Fresh décor makes it feel less like a rental and more like an upgrade.

It’s all about the screen porch in this charming beach block rental, where you can sit with your morning coffee and greet the neighbors out for their morning beach walks. Vintage décor and knotty pine walls give this cozy cottage a great retro vibe.

Sunsets are the stunner at this rare 3-bedroom condo on the bay. You can just catch a glimpse from the balcony, or take a short walk down to the waterfront for a full view of the whole sky. Walk to all the excitement Dewey has to offer, including the beach just a block away.

This sunny two-bedroom unit offers beachy charm and a great location just steps from the beach. Bonus: two parking places so you and your traveling companion can do your own things.

Active families will love this two-bedroom in the popular Sea Colony development. With private beach access, tons of tennis courts, pools and lots of beach gear, this condo offers something for all ages. You can walk to beaches and restaurants, or you can cook in the well-equipped kitchen and lounge on one of the two decks.

Enjoy a different kind of waterfront in this canal-front home in the north end of town. A screened-in porch and two decks allow for plenty of fresh air time. The beach is just a few blocks away – an easy walk, bike, or skateboard.

This canal-front home is just a block and a half from the beach via a safe walkway with a traffic light for crossing. It also comes with two parking permits for the beach streets, so you can drive your gear over and park for the day if you so choose. In case of rain, just plop yourself on the screen porch with a book and enjoy the silence.

You’ll feel like a local in this charming rancher in a private community a few miles inland, yet still central to all the Delaware beaches (and some in Maryland). The community pool and crabbing dock are a bonus for families after (or instead of) a long beach day.

Stay here if you want a comfortable spot with all the conveniences of home as a base for exploring the Cape Henlopen area. You can walk to a neighborhood coffee shop and continue on to the beach, but you’ll need to drive if you’re bringing more gear for an extended lounge.

Bring the whole family, and grandma too, to this five bedroom rental a block from the beach in Fenwick Island. Kids will have plenty of fun with lots of included toys and beach gear. Sit on the deck and watch the glorious sunsets over the bay.

This bright, beachy condo in quiet Fenwick Island is a good base from which to explore the State Park beaches, or walk to the bay or the ocean. An included beach parking pass makes it easy to get yourself and your gear from place to place.