On the beach.At this North Ocean City condo, you'll be well placed to visit Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach, both within a 5-minute walk. C&O Canal - Paw Paw Tunnel and Northside Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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There's space for the entire family at Sharkfin 401, a five-bedroom, oceanfront penthouse with a 130-foot balcony overlooking the beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
This penthouse is wonderfully open and elegant, offering floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors that frame the oceanfront view. The fully appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, two dishwashers, and an adjacent dining space with two tables. The living room, which connects to the balcony outside, is a great spot for catching up with loved ones and watching movies on the flatscreen TV.
Additional amenities include air conditioning, two provided Pack 'N Plays, and a private washer/dryer.
Sharkfin is an oceanfront property in North Ocean City, offering fantastic proximity to Coastal Highway, great restaurants, shops, mini-golf courses, and other sources of entertainment and nightlife. Northside Park, the 58-acre complex with sports fields, a fishing lagoon, concession stands, two playgrounds, a picnic area, two piers, a gazebo, walking and jogging paths, and all sorts of annual events, is just over a quarter-mile west.
Things to Know Full kitchen No pets and no smoking allowed 2025 upgrades include new carpet, new outdoor furniture, and new appliances!
Ocean City has adopted a noise control ordinance that makes it unlawful to cause or permit noise levels which exceed those established by the Department of the Environment of the State of Maryland (COMAR 26.02.03.02) or are in violation of Chapter 30, Article V of the Town Code. It shall be a violation of this agreement and grounds for eviction under Maryland law if these noise levels are exceeded as a result of activity on this property. Ocean City has other noise ordinances, which are criminal offenses if violated.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,870 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 54890
Property is also known as
63564
Frequently asked questions
How close is Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades to the airport?
This condo is 10.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.
How close is Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades to the beach?
This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades offer free breakfast?
This condo does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades?
No, there is no casino at this condo, but Casino at Ocean Downs (18-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades?
Free parking is not available at this condo.
Does Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades have a pool?
This condo does not have a pool.
Does Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this condo.
How close is Oceanfront Penthouse w/ 130-Foot Balcony, Amazing Ocean View, AC, New Upgrades to downtown Ocean City?
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 24 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kathy T.
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Morning sunrise was awesome! Loved staying on the ocean! Loved hearing the waves every day!!!
Kathy T.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect, oceanfront with an amazing balcony. Condo is spacious. It would have been nice for them to provide a few beach chairs. There were stains on a couple of the bed comforters like they hadn’t been washed. The master bathroom shower does not work. Also there was an odor throughout the condo that we covered with febreeze a couple times a day. Otherwise we were happy with the cleanliness, the location and the space.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
John G., Newark, DE
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mis-management by Vacasa - AGAIN
We decided to give a VACASA managed property a second chance after a horrendous experience in Hilton Head.(link) The same theme appears to have surfaced again with VACASA- they don't have respect for the vacation time of the renter. This time, a text informing us of a sprinkler inspection at 8am on Monday, our first full day of vacation was sent. Does VACASA think this is appropriate not only to tell the renter that someone has to interrupt their time on vacation for routine checks that could be done at another time but make it at 8am? This is the definition of poor customer service!!!!!!!! Then when we called the office to tell them we never got our response to rescheduling this to some other time, the person responding did not know what we were talking about. Then they came anyway while some of us were in the shower. UNBELIEVABLE!!! We would love to interrupt them on the first day of their vacation at 8am!!
The property itself was nicely decorated, but the infrastructure did show its age and poor pest control was apparent. The air conditioner was a real problem. Although it did keep the condo cool, it made a terrible sound like an airplane engine, drowning out our conversations and the TV. Additionally, the condo did have ants in the laundry room and bedrooms. Nothing like having them crawl on you while you sleep and clean your clothing!!
The location was excellent as it was away from the downtown traffic. If Vacasa did not manage or mis-manage this condo and
John G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cherryl J.
Jan 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy New Year!
Had a wonderful stay with family to bring in New year together and celebrate Christmas. The location is terrific! The view from the balcony awsome! We hope to go back again next year!
Cherryl J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Phil P.
Oct 4, 2023
Disappointed
The condo did not appear to have been occupied for quite some time. Very musty smell.
Or importantly, the kitchen was essentially non-functional. No running water, refrigerator was broken, not functioning, microwave, taped shut with duct tape.
Curtains in the master bedroom, multiple pieces down/broken. This allowed for a very bright sunshine early in the morning when we would’ve preferred darkness.
Entry door lock did not work. I had to call management to get a new code took a while.
There were some substitute dorm style refrigerators that couldn’t hold drinks only. And they substitute microwave on the counter.
All of these issues appear to be problems for quite some time. This condo has not been kept up. Very unfortunate. Did not allow for us to cook meals in the condo.
Phil P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Mary B.
Jun 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Shark Finn
we enjoyed our stay. The place was beautiful but WiFi didn’t work and we could figure out the lights/fans. They were remote based and the remotes were missing or didn’t have batteries / didn’t have backs.
Check in was annoying since we had to stop and pick up parking passes, which didn’t even have the right information on them - and nobody called to clarify where we should park after we reached out.
I won’t ever use Vacasa due to the outrageous VRBO fee that was completely unjustified (also won’t ever use VRBO again)
Mary B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Athena N.
May 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, needs work
Pros: Location, views, kitchen, spacious living room area
Cons: No fans worked (needed batteries), some lights didn't work (same issue), one of the beds was broken so it sloped in the middle, hard to get into the actual apartment, wifi password was incorrect in rental information (lacking of rental info), rental agency model was hit/miss as to getting answers
With all that said, these are issues you can live with for a rental for a few days, depending on the cost (we were off season).
Athena N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Duffey R.
Nov 23, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Spectacular ocean views.
This is a premium property. However, the furnishings were very worn and the cleanliness was extremely lacking.
Duffey R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Eva S.
Oct 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
very spacious
Very spacious. Beautiful views! some of the furniture was broken and lights in showers were out and we replaced. They had 6 coffee pots, 4 were broken. We swamped out crafts and lids to make a complete set. the previous renters left potatoes in the back cabinet, thank goodness we found and disposed of. Over all, a very nice unit. perfect for a large family!
Eva S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rudy G.
Sep 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodations were better than I expected. This is a wonderful place.
All in all everything went smoothly with no issues.
Rudy G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chaunte R.
Sep 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Vacation Getaway
This home was everything Great!
Great views, Great size, Great location, Great , Great, Great!!! So happy to have stayed in this spectacular home. The pictures do it no justice. It was clean, modern, and beautifully decorated. Can't wait to schedule next year's vacation.
Chaunte R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Michael H.
Aug 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space!
This is a beautiful place, with tons of room, right on the beach. The only thing to be aware of is that one bedroom has French doors, with only thin curtains. It's set up as a kids' room, but kids need privacy too. And one bedroom has no windows. Otherwise, this is pretty perfect!
Michael H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark J.
Jun 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Week
This property lived up to its billing. Fantastic beach views, room for all the family with comfortable beds and large community space. Property is half mile from high rises, making this beach must less populated, even though it is walking distance to most anything you want to do. Plenty of street parking if you have more than two parties meeting there.
It is a beach venue, but I showed up on Father's day weekend and Golf's US open. The TV's must have been purchased in 2007 when the unit was built, it was smallish and not 4K. Bedroom TV's are useless. For a multi-million dollar property, it was the only item out of place.
Mark J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Krina U.
Jun 10, 2022
Great location and amazing views
The property was amazing spacious for multiple family get together, just on the beach. Amazing 120 degree view of Atlantic ocean.
Only issue was trash can and fridge was not empty and had to ask them to pick up.