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How About a Four Course Meal for New Years Eve in Lewes?

One of our favorite restaurants in Lewes is now accepting reservations for its four-course New Years Eve dinner.  If you are going to be in Lewes to ring in 2014, New Years Eve dinner at Touch of Italy is not an event to be missed!  Two seatings are available, one … Continue reading


December Events Listing: Its The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Lewes

In the spirit of the holiday season, we wanted to share a comprehensive list of events, fundraisers and parties coming up in December throughout Lewes.  Thanks to the Historic Lewes Farmers Market for compiling this comprehensive list! Tuesday, December 3, 5-7:30pm – 25th Annual Nouveau Beaujolais Wine Tasting and Holiday … Continue reading


Paint and Trim Close to Completion with Sun Shining on Metal Roof

We are so thrilled with the way that the front of 8 Sandpiper is coming together.  If you look at the front of the house it looks like a beach cottage, but once you go inside you can see it is much more spacious, able to fit the whole family!  … Continue reading

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First Glimpse of Metal Roof on 8 Sandpiper’s Covered Porch

Today we visited 8 Sandpiper and were extremely excited to see that the metal roof has started to be installed!  The color of the metal is “copper penny” which is a a beautiful compliment to the dark blue siding.  The exterior of the house is nearing completion with the wood … Continue reading


Lewes Historical Society Releases Fall/Winter Calendar of Events

The official guide for fall and winter events in Lewes, Delaware is out!  The Lewes Historical Society has distributed its annual guide of events and programs for the next few months.  This two-page PDF is a handy reference for what events are going on as the weather chills and sitting … Continue reading


Foyer with Drywall - 8 Sandpiper Ct - Lewes, Delaware - Cape Shores Vacation Rental 2013-10-27

Interior Drywall is Finished, Walls are Taking Shape

We stopped down to visit 8 Sandpiper this weekend and were pleasantly surprised to see that all of the drywall was finished on the interior of the house.  The ceilings of the carport were also finished, which enclosed the wood beams under the house.  The painters have also begun to … Continue reading


Decks Are Finished, Insulation is Complete

The decks are finally complete on both the front and back of 8 Sandpiper.  The crews also finished the insulation and all of the interior drywall is set to be completed by next week as well.  In addition, the exterior siding is almost done and we have learned that the … Continue reading

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Lewes Fall Farmers Market Brings Pumpkin Pie, Pressed Apple Cider and More!

The famous Lewes Farmers Market has extended its market into the fall and will be in operation through November 23 at Shields Elementary School every Saturday from 9am – 12 noon.  The market is located at the school parking lot at the intersection of Savannah Road and Sussex Drive. View … Continue reading


New Deck Photos and Exterior Update

Now we are getting into the fun stuff, deck board is being laid and the exterior of 8 Sandpiper is coming together!  The deck floor is a manufactured product that will resist splintering and there are no nails to stub your toes!  We picked a grey color that goes with … Continue reading

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Kitchen Rendering Complete & Granite Ordered

The kitchen cabinets are getting ready to be ordered, and we have made our final granite selections for 8 Sandpiper’s kitchen as well.  The kitchen cabinets will be white with a light glaze on the details of the front doors.  We are very excited about the open-concept kitchen layout and … Continue reading