Lewes Vacation Rentals

The town of Lewes dates back to the 1600s, but it wasn’t until the early 1990s that Lewes vacation homes and beach rentals experienced a significant increase in attention from home buyers and investors. Today, Lewes is in the midst of a 20-year boom, thanks to the tourism industry – more than 3,000 owners of Lewes vacation properties now call the town home with hundreds if not thousands more adding to the total each summer. Second Street, the town’s main street, is packed with charming boutiques, bistros, and antiques shops, while beautiful old homes share the shoreline with quaint cottages and romantic B&Bs. But that’s not all. Owners of Lewes vacation homes enjoy safer streets, lower taxes, and an easy escape from the hustle and bustle of the East Coast’s major cities.

Many renters and owners of Lewes vacation rental properties appreciate the town’s proximity to Cape Henlopen State Park. Boasting nearly 5,200 acres and 6 miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities year-round, such as hiking, fishing, disc golf, and bird watching. It also hosts several community events, including an annual kite festival. The American Discovery Trail, a 6,300-mile hiking trail linking more than 15 states and 10,000 sites of historical significance, also originates in Cape Henlopen State Park.

As "the first town in the first state", Lewes has a long, proud heritage that is evident in its many historic attractions. The town’s downtown historic district has been meticulously preserved by the Lewes Historical Society, which also hosts such popular events as the Cape Henlopen Craft Fair, the Antique Flea Market, and the Christmas Fair and Walking Tour. Adding to the town’s historic feel is the Historic Lewes Farmers Market, which features locally grown produce, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, and cooking demonstrations all summer long.