House in Sussex County, DE
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this house rental
I am very proud to announce our achievement of Premier Partner Status! As you will read in our reviews we are a true rental by owner...not some LLC or management company. You interact direct with the owner (me). This is our house, our mortgage and our effort that bring a great experience to our guests. Thank you to all our past and future guests for making this achievement possible! -Tom
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in "Whats Up Dock". A 2 BR 1.5 bath townhome in the family friendly Mallard Lakes Community. Our home is clean, smoke free and child friendly. It receives fresh updates and has been professionally decorated. Perfect for a quick weekend getaway or a month's long retreat.
Location
"Whats Up Dock" provides three necessary parts to anchor (pun intended) your vacation; location, space and comfort. The home is a part of the Mallard Lakes Community which is close enough to enjoy Fenwick Island, Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach, but far enough away from the craziness of “condo canyon”. The grounds and amenities are meticulously maintained year round. We provide the best rental location in Mallard Lakes, just steps to the main swimming pool, hot tub and tennis courts. The home is not buried deep in the community, easy in and easy out. There is a marina within walking distance with restaurants and shops. Easy traffic light entrance and exit eliminates turning headaches during the busy summer season.
Waterfront Sunroom
Did someone say waterfront? Oh yes I did. The sunroom frames direct unobstructed views of the the dock amidst the sparkling sapphire lake while a diverse species of coastal wildlife put on a show for you. Complimentary adult and child binoculars are provided along with a local bird guide. When you are done prop up your feet and allow the fountain to lull you into that long overdue nap! The sunroom is also wired for music with Infinity speakers. Just sync your smart device with the bluetooth stereo receiver and stream away using our complimentary high speed wifi.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The tastefully appointed waterview master suite features a king sized bed with an attached bathroom. Inside there are 2 large skylights that provide an abundance of natural light, a dual sink vanity and oversized soaking tub with upgraded shower hardware. The second bedroom contains a bunk bed with single mattresses and a full sized pillow top bed. Each bedroom is equipped with a wall mounted flat screen tv with expanded cable including HBO. The first floor offers a 2 piece powder room off the kitchen.
Kitchen
In the kitchen you will find a breakfast bar with stools and all of the cooking conveniences you should expect; clean and current appliances, quality pots and pans, cooking utensils, grilling utensils, complete knife set, flatware and matching dish set. Wine, beer, margarita & tumbler glasses round out the glassware offerings. Children's plates, bowls, cups and utensils are also stocked.
Living Room
Enjoy lake views from the living room as you relax on the sleeper sofa or lounge in the armchair and ottoman. Even in the summer you can enjoy the ambiance of the remote controlled heat-free fireplace. Enjoy your favorite shows and movies on the large flat screen tv with expanded cable including HBO. There is a ROKU installed with complimentary access to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Guests are welcome to view purchased videos in our Amazon library and may rent videos after requesting pin code from owner (cost will be retained from security deposit). Are you an audiophile? Let the premium Bose sound system fill the room with perfection after you sync your bluetooth device to the Sherwood stereo receiver (capable of sending music to living room, sunroom or both).
Dining Room
The large dining room table accommodates 6 people. It provides plenty of space for family meals, puzzles and the occasional intense game of Monopoly that never ends well (you know what I’m talking about).
Bedding Summary:
1 King (Master Bedroom)
1 Full (Bedroom 2)
1 Bunk Bed, Singles (Bedroom 2)
1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (Living Room)
1 Single Sleeper Chair, striped chair converts to bed (Living Room)
Pillows and comforters provided but sheets, pillow covers and towels are not. All guests must bring or rent linens. We can help arrange linen rental from a local service.
Family Friendly Amenities
Pack ‘n’ Play Portable Crib (Sheets not included)
High Chair
Children's plastic forks, knives, spoons, plates, bowls
Pool Noodles Beach Cart Beach Toys Beach Chairs
Baby Portable Playard Gate
Additional Amenities
Complimentary 100MBPS WIFI (easily handles 6 devices)
Expanded cable in each room with HBO ROKU with complimentary Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime
Enclosed outside shower plus foot wash (hot and cold water)
Stacked full sized washer and dryer
Complimentary binoculars and bird guide
Complimentary sports equipment for community amenities (basketball, horseshoes, tennis rackets/balls, etc.)
Fishing/Crabbing/Kayaking allowed in community lakes, all have docks
Complimentary Crab pot and fishing pole with tackle box
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in "Whats Up Dock". A 2 BR 1.5 bath townhome in the family friendly Mallard Lakes Community. Our home is clean, smoke free and child friendly. It receives fresh updates and has been professionally decorated. Perfect for a quick weekend getaway or a month's long retreat.
Location
"Whats Up Dock" provides three necessary parts to anchor (pun intended) your vacation; location, space and comfort. The home is a part of the Mallard Lakes Community which is close enough to enjoy Fenwick Island, Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach, but far enough away from the craziness of “condo canyon”. The grounds and amenities are meticulously maintained year round. We provide the best rental location in Mallard Lakes, just steps to the main swimming pool, hot tub and tennis courts. The home is not buried deep in the community, easy in and easy out. There is a marina within walking distance with restaurants and shops. Easy traffic light entrance and exit eliminates turning headaches during the busy summer season.
Waterfront Sunroom
Did someone say waterfront? Oh yes I did. The sunroom frames direct unobstructed views of the the dock amidst the sparkling sapphire lake while a diverse species of coastal wildlife put on a show for you. Complimentary adult and child binoculars are provided along with a local bird guide. When you are done prop up your feet and allow the fountain to lull you into that long overdue nap! The sunroom is also wired for music with Infinity speakers. Just sync your smart device with the bluetooth stereo receiver and stream away using our complimentary high speed wifi.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The tastefully appointed waterview master suite features a king sized bed with an attached bathroom. Inside there are 2 large skylights that provide an abundance of natural light, a dual sink vanity and oversized soaking tub with upgraded shower hardware. The second bedroom contains a bunk bed with single mattresses and a full sized pillow top bed. Each bedroom is equipped with a wall mounted flat screen tv with expanded cable including HBO. The first floor offers a 2 piece powder room off the kitchen.
Kitchen
In the kitchen you will find a breakfast bar with stools and all of the cooking conveniences you should expect; clean and current appliances, quality pots and pans, cooking utensils, grilling utensils, complete knife set, flatware and matching dish set. Wine, beer, margarita & tumbler glasses round out the glassware offerings. Children's plates, bowls, cups and utensils are also stocked.
Living Room
Enjoy lake views from the living room as you relax on the sleeper sofa or lounge in the armchair and ottoman. Even in the summer you can enjoy the ambiance of the remote controlled heat-free fireplace. Enjoy your favorite shows and movies on the large flat screen tv with expanded cable including HBO. There is a ROKU installed with complimentary access to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Guests are welcome to view purchased videos in our Amazon library and may rent videos after requesting pin code from owner (cost will be retained from security deposit). Are you an audiophile? Let the premium Bose sound system fill the room with perfection after you sync your bluetooth device to the Sherwood stereo receiver (capable of sending music to living room, sunroom or both).
Dining Room
The large dining room table accommodates 6 people. It provides plenty of space for family meals, puzzles and the occasional intense game of Monopoly that never ends well (you know what I’m talking about).
Bedding Summary:
1 King (Master Bedroom)
1 Full (Bedroom 2)
1 Bunk Bed, Singles (Bedroom 2)
1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (Living Room)
1 Single Sleeper Chair, striped chair converts to bed (Living Room)
Pillows and comforters provided but sheets, pillow covers and towels are not. All guests must bring or rent linens. We can help arrange linen rental from a local service.
Family Friendly Amenities
Pack ‘n’ Play Portable Crib (Sheets not included)
High Chair
Children's plastic forks, knives, spoons, plates, bowls
Pool Noodles Beach Cart Beach Toys Beach Chairs
Baby Portable Playard Gate
Additional Amenities
Complimentary 100MBPS WIFI (easily handles 6 devices)
Expanded cable in each room with HBO ROKU with complimentary Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime
Enclosed outside shower plus foot wash (hot and cold water)
Stacked full sized washer and dryer
Complimentary binoculars and bird guide
Complimentary sports equipment for community amenities (basketball, horseshoes, tennis rackets/balls, etc.)
Fishing/Crabbing/Kayaking allowed in community lakes, all have docks
Complimentary Crab pot and fishing pole with tackle box
Amenities at Serene Waterfront Home In Fenwick Island - Steps To pool. Minutes To Beach.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Sussex County, DE
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
The house is definitely convenient to everything and plenty to do around the area. The overall property is well maintained and the pool area is great. The house itself is perfect for a few days away, plenty of space for any size family.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
Enjoyed our stay here. Great location, nice neighborhood. Didn’t use the pools but they never looked overly crowded! Enjoyed the sunroom a lot!Unit could have been cleaner. It was ok, but some spots were dirty. Sat on the floor in the living room and saw a thick layer of dust under the couch. Not horrible, but needs a deep clean. Knives in kitchen were also extremely dull, to the point of being unusable.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
The rental is as described amd shown in the pictures. Traveling with 2 small children thia was a nice location away feom the beach but close enough to everything. The master bedroom bed is VERY Firm. If you are anything but a stomach sleeper you will wake up with a sore back. Also just a small detail but there was zero toilet paper in the house. After traveling for 5 hrs would be nice to have some without having to worry about stopping at the store to purchase some. Either way would loom at renting here again.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
I appreciated the location and the peaceful setting of the townhouses in the community. I didn't fully recall the description mentioned no towels or bed linens provided, so that was a bit difficult coming from across the country with just a backpack. I had to improvise about bedding and towels! After that, I noticed the property was out of toilet paper and had no paper towels, so I messaged owner but got no reply. I ended up buying TP and paper towel and donating some for the next guest. I also let owner know that bathroom was grimy around baseboards/sink area and I had to pull someone else's hair wad out of the bathtub so I wasn't faulted. I just think there could have been better customer service and responsiveness in being a guest with needs, so far from home. Overall, it's a relaxing place to stay but you do need to be prepared to take on several tasks on your own. For example, another was turning on and off the hot water breaker if you want to shower. But I doubt many people can travel with their own set of bed sheets and towels.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(92 Ratings)
"The house is definitely convenient to everything and plenty to do around the area. The overall property is well maintained and the pool area is great. The house itself is perfect for a few days away..."
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