INVESTOR ALERT | Extraordinary Coastal Retreat with Exceptional Rental Performance!
Welcome to 14 Swedes Street, a seven-bedroom, six-bathroom coastal retreat just steps from the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of Dewey Beach. Combining luxurious coastal living, remarkable privacy, and an established, turnkey vacation rental business, this property presents the opportunity to acquire a proven income-producing destination with an established clientele and valuable pipeline of future reservations.
Generating an impressive $280,000 in actual gross rental revenue in 2026, with $224,000 already booked for 2027 and the potential to exceed $300,000 annually, 14 Swedes stands apart as a compelling coastal investment. An established rental history, loyal repeat guests, and substantial advance bookings provide a prospective purchaser the opportunity to continue a successful vacation rental operation rather than build one from the ground up.
Extensively expanded and thoughtfully renovated, this beautifully appointed residence was designed for exceptional beach living and effortless entertaining. A substantial 2022 expansion introduced a spacious first-floor great room and an entirely new second-floor addition featuring two king-bedroom suites with private baths, an additional living room, a full hallway bath, and an expansive 20-by-25-foot rooftop deck offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. This outdoor space provides the perfect setting for morning coffee, afternoon cocktails, and evening gatherings beneath the coastal sky. The home's three distinct living areas provide exceptional flexibility for extended families and larger groups, offering generous space to gather or retreat in privacy—a feature consistently appreciated by returning guests.
The beautifully updated kitchen is a showpiece, featuring quartz and butcher block countertops, an expansive center island, new cabinetry, generous pantry storage, a beverage refrigerator, and a newly installed 48-inch built-in professional refrigerator. Updated flooring complements the home's inviting, thoughtfully furnished interiors, while multiple living and entertaining spaces comfortably accommodate extended families and vacationing guests. Meticulously maintained and beautifully appointed, this exceptional residence defies expectations of a vacation rental, showcasing impeccable interiors, sophisticated coastal décor, and more than $50,000 in enhancements completed in 2026.
Perhaps the property's most extraordinary feature is its remarkably private outdoor oasis. The heated swimming pool and surrounding entertaining areas are bordered by single-story neighboring residences, creating an intimate, secluded setting rarely found this close to the ocean. Without towering neighboring homes overlooking the pool and patio, this exceptional outdoor retreat offers a level of privacy increasingly difficult to find in the densely developed beach communities of Rehoboth and Dewey. And with the beach just a one-minute stroll away, the Atlantic Ocean becomes an effortless extension of the property.
Beyond its exceptional accommodations and coveted ocean-block location, 14 Swedes offers something increasingly valuable to investors: an established rental business with demonstrated financial performance, substantial forward reservations, repeat-guest relationships, and meaningful potential for continued revenue growth. Its seven-bedroom configuration, private heated pool, ocean views, and extensive amenities have helped establish the property as a sought-after luxury vacation destination.
Offered as a beautifully furnished, turnkey coastal retreat, 14 Swedes presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the best of Dewey Beach while benefiting from an established income stream and an existing book of rental business, subject to the transfer of applicable reservations and operating arrangements.
An extraordinary coastal retreat. A proven rental performer. An investment opportunity in a class of its own.
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Listing Snapshot
Price
$2,950,000
Days On Site
18 Days
Bedrooms
7
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,750 sqft
Total Baths
7
Full Baths
6
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.1 Acres
Year Built
1958
MLS Number
DESU2122224
Status
Active
Property Tax
$1,312
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Estimated
Friends & Family
React
Invite
Recent Activity
a week ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS
2 weeks ago
Status changed to Active
3 weeks ago
Listing first seen on site
General Features
Acres
0.1
Cross Street
Coastal Highway
Direction Faces
North
Land Lease
Yes
Lease Amount
$8975.0
Lease Amount Frequency
Annually
Levels
Two
Number Of Stories
2
Parking
Off StreetDriveway
Parking Spaces
2
Pets
Dogs OKCats OKYes
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
2750
SqFt Total
2750
Style
CoastalCottage
Utilities
Cable Available
Water Source
Public
Zoning
R-!
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water HeaterInstant Hot Water
Basement
Crawl Space
Cooling
Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Electric
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Flooring
WoodHardwood
Furnished
Furnished
Heating
ElectricHeat Pump
Interior
BarCeiling Fan(s)Built-in FeaturesOpen Floorplan
Main Level Bedrooms
5
Window Features
Window CoveringsWindow Treatments
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Exterior Features
Exterior
Balcony
Fencing
Privacy
Patio And Porch
DeckPorchScreened
Pool Features
Private
Private Pool
Yes
Roof
Shingle
View
WaterOcean
Waterfront Features
Ocean FrontBeach Access
Waterview
WaterOcean
Windows/Doors
Window CoveringsWindow Treatments
Community Features
MLS Area
Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
School District
CAPE HENLOPEN
Schools
School District
CAPE HENLOPEN
Elementary School
REHOBOTH
Middle School
BEACON
High School
CAPE HENLOPEN
Listing courtesy of Monument Sotheby's International Realty