Pondside on the 3rd Hole • The Peninsula Resort • In "The Conservancy"

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✦ THE HOME ✦

22275 Dune Circle, Millsboro, DE 19966

Welcome to our serene, light-filled townhome in The Conservancy — The Peninsula's nature-oriented neighborhood. Set at the end of a quiet no-through-traffic street, the home sits directly on the 3rd hole of Delaware's first private Jack Nicklaus Signature course, with a backyard pond view that puts you inside the course rather than just near it. The Peninsula's nature trail and preserve are a half-block away at the end of Dune Circle.

Two floors, approximately 2600 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a second-floor bonus room with its own balcony. Sleeps eight comfortably across 4 queen beds, with flexible arrangements for up to ten guests total.


✦ OUTDOOR SPACES ✦

Two distinct areas give guests flexibility in how they use the outdoors.

The ground-floor paver patio — just off the back door — is a relaxed spot with a modular picnic table that seats four or separates into two benches.

The rear second-floor covered balcony is the showpiece. Accessed through the bonus room, it seats 4 on cushioned lounge furniture and opens up a full view of the pond and 3rd green at elevation — tree line beyond, golfers visible on the course, southeast-facing for morning light.


✦ INSIDE THE HOME ✦

The main living area is anchored by an oversized sectional, an electric linear fireplace, and a 65" Smart TV. The open floor plan connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen as one continuous space.

A large quartz island with counter-height seating for four is the gathering point — morning coffee, casual lunch, or pre-dinner drinks. The full kitchen includes a gas range, wall oven, built-in microwave, French door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, and a porcelain farmhouse apron sink. Full cookware, dinnerware, and glassware provided. The dining table seats eight.

The second-floor bonus room has an air hockey table, 55" Smart TV, and a large modular sleeper sofa that comfortably sleeps up to 4 adults or 6 kids. For groups where solo travelers or couples each take a bedroom, the bonus room absorbs the overflow without crowding anyone. Opens directly onto the rear balcony overlooking the pond and 3rd green.


✦ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ✦

All 4 bedrooms have queen beds. 3 have walk-in closets.

The first-floor primary suite is set apart from the open living areas and fully private — large walk-in closet, double vanity, and glass-enclosed walk-in shower with large-format tile.

The 3 second-floor bedrooms each have their own character:

✔ The nautical room — queen bed, surfboard wall art, walk-in closet
✔ The botanical room — queen bed, golf course views, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with tub/shower
✔ The coastal room — queen bed, front balcony access, standard closet

A shared full bathroom with tub/shower serves the nautical and coastal bedrooms. Powder room on the first floor.


✦ PRACTICAL DETAILS ✦

✔ Bed linens and bath towels provided; bring your own beach and pool towels
✔ Boogie boards available for guest use (e.g. at the wave pool)
✔ Stacked washer/dryer — high-end front loaders
✔ Keyless entry with personalized door code
✔ Two-zone smart thermostats (upstairs/downstairs)
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi included
✔ 2 beach cruiser bikes
✔ Golf clubs available for guest use (1 kids' set)
✔ Two Smart TVs (65" living room, 55" bonus room) — streaming only; log into your own accounts


✦ GOLF ✦

Delaware's first private Jack Nicklaus Signature course — 18 holes, 7200 yards, Par 72, with holes running along the Indian River Bay and Lingo Creek. Ranked among the top courses in the state. Full practice facility with driving range and practice green, pro shop, and golf professionals available for lessons and clinics. Tee times can be reserved up to 5 days in advance; twilight golf is available.

Golf fees are separate from amenity passes and purchased directly through the Golf Shop on property.

✔ In-season (April–October): $225 for 18 holes or $145 for 9 holes
✔ Off-season: $152 for 18 holes or $110 for 9 holes


✦ POOLS & WATER ✦

The Athletic Center at Lakeside Village has four pools, plus a splash zone for little ones:

✔ Junior Olympic indoor pool & hot tub — open year-round
✔ Outdoor activities pool with hot tub — large freeform pool with in-season inflatable obstacle course; seasonal
✔ Adult outdoor pool & hot tub — seasonal
✔ Wave pool with sandy beach lounge area — seasonal
✔ Splash zone — kids' water play area with slides, playground equipment, and a fill-and-dump bucket — seasonal

All hot tubs are for guests ages 16 and older.

The seasonal pools operate Memorial Day through Labor Day. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available on the Indian River Bay through the concierge; minimum age 16, reservations recommended. The community's Indian River Bay Beach and pier are also accessible to rental guests.


✦ FITNESS, SPORTS & SPA ✦

✔ 2500 sqft fitness center — cardio equipment, free weights, cable machines, two Peloton bikes, and sauna
✔ Aerobics room with yoga mats, blocks, and resistance bands
✔ Fitness classes including aqua, cardio, yoga, and pilates (additional fee)
✔ Tennis courts (6 total: 4 hard, 2 clay) — lit for day and night play; reservation required
✔ 6 pickleball courts — reservation required
✔ Basketball court
✔ Volleyball courts
✔ 9-hole miniature golf
✔ 2 bocce courts
✔ Calmwater Spa — massage, facials, and aesthetician services; reservations required


✦ DINING ✦

The Peninsula has four on-site dining venues. Three are seasonal (Memorial Day–Labor Day); one is open year-round.

✔ Clubhouse Restaurant (Year-Round) — Dinner service, 4–8pm, in the 33,000 sqft clubhouse. Golf course views, wood-burning fireplaces, wrap-around veranda, fresh seafood, steaks, brick oven pizza, and locally inspired dishes. Reservations required; dress code in effect. Available to rental guests Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday; not available to rental guests Friday, Saturday, or holiday evenings.
✔ Terrace Grille (Seasonal) — Casual dining overlooking the adult pool. Lunch and dinner — burgers, salads, soups, beer, wine, and cocktails.
✔ Cabana Bar (Seasonal) — Outdoor bar adjacent to the adult pool. Beer, wine, and cocktails.
✔ Snack Bar (Seasonal) — Quick bites and drinks, conveniently located next to the wave pool.


✦ WHAT'S INCLUDED ✦

The following amenities are open to rental guests at no additional cost:

✔ Indian River Bay Beach and fishing pier
✔ Nature trails, preserve, and nature center (~225 protected acres)
✔ Community playground and Clubhouse tot-lot
✔ Community fire pit — outside the Clubhouse; seasonal, weather-permitting


✦ AMENITY PASSES ✦

Access to pools, fitness center, and sport courts requires a separate amenity pass, purchased at the Athletic Club desk on arrival. Passes are non-refundable and priced per person. During the summer season, Athletic Club facilities and pools open to guests at 10 am, Sunday through Friday.

Pass covers:

✔ Indoor pool and hot tub (year-round)
✔ Outdoor pools, hot tubs, and wave pool (seasonal: Memorial Day–Labor Day)
✔ Sun loungers
✔ Fitness center, gym equipment, and sauna
✔ Tennis and pickleball courts (court reservation fee also applies — see below)
✔ Basketball court
✔ Miniature golf
✔ Game room (ping-pong, air hockey, foosball and more)
✔ Pool tables / billiards & bar shuffleboard — Clubhouse (Wed, Thu & Sun only)

In-Season (Memorial Day–Labor Day):

✔ Adults 16+: $30/day or $175/week
✔ Children 6–15: $20/day or $85/week
✔ Kids 5 & under: Free

Off-Season (Labor Day–Memorial Day):

✔ Adults 16+: $10/day or $51/week
✔ Children 6–15: $5/day or $30/week
✔ Kids 5 & under: Free


✦ ACTIVITY FEES ✦

✔ Tennis and pickleball: $10/person in-season · $5/person off-season (90–120 min; max 2 reservations/day)
✔ Kayak and paddleboard: $20/person (2-hour rental; first rental 9:30 am, last rental 2:30 pm)
✔ Bike rentals: $30 adult (men/women) · $15 kids per rental session, 9am–3:45pm, first-come-first-served
✔ Fitness classes: ~$10/person per class
✔ Golf: see Golf section above


✦ SATURDAYS IN-SEASON ✦

Community amenities are not available to rental guests on Saturdays during the summer season (Memorial Day–Labor Day). Rehoboth Beach is only 15 miles away and definitely worth the trip.


✦ THE AREA ✦

The Peninsula sits on the Indian River Bay, about 15 miles from the Atlantic beaches — close enough for a day trip, removed enough to actually relax. Three distinct beach towns are within easy reach:

✔ Rehoboth Beach — Classic boardwalk town with a mile-long stretch of shops, restaurants, and old-school beach food. One of the better dining destinations on the mid-Atlantic coast. About 15 miles.
✔ Lewes — Historic and laid-back, with independent shops, galleries, and excellent restaurants. Cape Henlopen State Park on its doorstep; Cape May-Lewes Ferry departs from here. About 13 miles.
✔ Dewey Beach — Smaller and younger in feel; worth a visit if the mood strikes.

For more golf nearby, Baywood Greens is two miles from the gates and routinely cited as one of the best public courses in Delaware.


✦ GETTING HERE ✦

A car is essential — there is no meaningful public transit serving the area. Harris Teeter and Giant are two miles from the gates; plan to stop on the way in. Within the community, bikes and miles of walking and biking trails make getting around easy without driving.


✦ BEFORE YOU BOOK ✦

✔ No pets or emotional support animals — a strict community-wide rule for all vacation rental guests
✔ No smoking, vaping, or cannabis anywhere on the property, including balconies and patio
✔ Maximum 10 guests; primary guest must be 25 or older and present for the duration of the stay
✔ No events, parties, or gatherings
✔ A signed lease agreement and community rental registration are required. We'll reach out after booking; please respond promptly as the community requires advance registration