Candy Kitchen

Ocean City, Maryland

Housing

Sponsor-approved dormitory-style housing in West OC or OC, assigned on arrival

Layout

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 people per bedroom

Includes

One bunk-style bed per person, microwave, fridge, full bathroom

Deposit

$250, paid 4 weeks in advance, plus a first rental payment of $250

Refund

$200 refundable; the other $50 is a non-refundable admin fee

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Housing

Employer-secured apartment above the store

Beds

One bed per person, bunk-bed style

Deposit

$250, paid 4 weeks in advance, plus a first rental payment of $250 ($500 in total in advance)

Refund

$250 refundable

Fly to Philadelphia (PHL)

The most practical airport for both towns. Rehoboth Beach is about 115 miles (185 km) away, roughly 2–2.5 hours by car. Ocean City is about 140 miles (225 km), roughly 3 hours.

Shuttle or rideshare from PHL

Rehoboth Beach: the Lewes Bus shuttle runs from the airport to Lewes about twice a day (about 2 hours, roughly $65), then a short Uber or Lyft into town. Ocean City: Uber or Lyft, roughly $230–320 per car. Share an UberXL with 2–3 students and your suitcases.

Fly to Baltimore (BWI)

Best for Ocean City. Ocean City is about 140 miles (225 km) away, roughly 3 hours by car, longer on summer weekends. Rehoboth Beach is about 120 miles (195 km), roughly 2.5 hours.

BayRunner shuttle from BWI

Ocean City: a scheduled shuttle leaves BWI several times a day for the West Ocean City Park & Ride (about 3 h 20 min), roughly $110 for one person or $220 for a group of three. Then a local bus or short Uber into town. Rehoboth Beach: Uber or Lyft, roughly $200–280 per car.