A local guide to living at The Peninsula in Millsboro, Delaware: golf, the club, the bay, the neighborhoods, and what it really costs to own here.
Where Is The Peninsula?
The Peninsula sits in the Long Neck area of Millsboro in Sussex County, Delaware. Water surrounds it on three sides: the Indian River Bay, Lingo Creek and Emily Gut. Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and Dewey Beach are a short drive away, so you get quiet bay living with the ocean towns close by.
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf
The 18-hole, par 72 course was designed by Jack Nicklaus, with several holes along the bay and Lingo Creek. It’s a private club managed by Troon Privé, with a driving range, practice greens and a pro shop.
The Clubhouse and Dining
The clubhouse is the social heart of the community, with year-round dining indoors and out, a wine room, a billiards room, event space and a veranda with bay breezes.
Pools, Fitness and Racquet Sports
The Athletic Club has an indoor pool, an adults-only outdoor pool, and a wave pool. There’s also a fully equipped gym, an aerobics room, the Calmwater Spa, a sauna, and lit tennis and pickleball courts. The club rents kayaks, paddleboards and bikes, too.
Beach, Pier and Nature Preserve
Residents enjoy a private bay beach, a fishing and crabbing pier, and a Nature & Exploration Center. Trails wind through a 225-acre nature preserve with wetlands and wildlife.
Neighborhoods and Types of Homes
The Peninsula is made up of neighborhoods including 18th on the Bay, Conservancy, Lakeside, Marina Bay, Moorings, Sailside, Sanctuary, Still Waters, Veranda and Windswept.
- Condominiums: easy-care living, many near the golf course
- Townhomes and villas: more space, less upkeep
- Single-family and custom homes: from cottages to large estate homes
- Homesites: build your own custom home
HOA and Club Membership: What It Really Costs
Owning here usually means paying up to four kinds of costs. Kevin will give you a clear breakdown for any home you’re considering.
HOA Fees (2026)
Every home pays the community HOA, billed every quarter. In 2026 it runs from $822 to $1,218 a quarter (about $274 to $406 a month), depending on the neighborhood. It covers security, roads, snow removal, lawn and landscaping, the bay beach, fishing pier, trails and nature center, trash pickup in most neighborhoods, and Verizon Fios internet and TV.
Condo and Neighborhood Fees
Some neighborhoods, such as Windswept, 18th on the Bay Condo, Sailside and Conservancy, charge their own association fee on top of the HOA fee. Kevin will tell you the exact amount for any home you’re looking at.
Club Membership (2026)
Club membership is open only to Peninsula homeowners. There are three levels:
- Social: $20,000 one-time initiation fee, $386 a month. Dining, all pools including the wave pool, Athletic Club and spa.
- Sports: $35,000 initiation fee, $457 a month. Everything in Social, plus tennis, pickleball and golf (pay per round). Lets you place your home in the rental program.
- Reserve: $70,000 initiation fee, $775 a month. Everything, with no green fees and Troon Privé benefits. Only 350 available.
Every level also has an $800 yearly food and drink minimum.
One-Time Fee When You Buy
Every sale pays a capital contribution of 0.5% of the price to the community association. On a $700,000 home, that’s $3,500. Some neighborhoods add a small capital fee too.
Property Taxes
Sussex County property taxes are among the lowest in the region, and Delaware has no sales tax.
Disclosure: Fee and membership information comes from The Peninsula’s 2026 published schedules. It is for information only and is not guaranteed. Fees, dues and policies change, usually every year, and can change without notice. Please confirm all fees, dues, assessments and membership terms directly with The Peninsula Club and the community and neighborhood associations before you make any decision. Kevin O’Donnell and Samson Properties do not guarantee information from outside sources.
Who Loves Living Here
- Golfers who want a championship course at home
- Retirees and empty-nesters looking for resort living
- Second-home buyers who want a beach getaway
- Families who want pools, trails and a gated community
Questions About The Peninsula?
Kevin is happy to answer them, with no pressure.