Barbados Sun Condos

Verified Building Facts

• Building Name: Barbados Sun
• Address: 731 Mooring Road, Ocean City, MD 21842
• Location Type: Bayside canalfront
• Location Type: North Ocean City
• Year Built: 1975
• Building Type: Low-rise
• Number of Units: 29
• Elevator Access: No
• Short Term Rentals: Yes

These facts are provided for informational purposes and should be independently verified during the purchase process.

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About Barbados Sun

Barbados Sun is a low-rise condominium building from 1975 with 29 units in a 3-story structure off 94th Street in North Ocean City. The building offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans and is self-managed, which helps frame it as a smaller-scale condo property rather than a large amenity-driven complex. Its setting on Mooring Road places it on a canalfront site, and the property includes features such as an outdoor pool, deeded boat slips, and a pier/dock.

The building is commonly considered by second-home buyers, part-time owners who may rent when not using the property, couples, and smaller households looking for access to boating and water sports. Short-term rentals are permitted, though the building’s overall use is shaped by practical factors such as the lack of elevator access, distance from the beach, and seasonal variability in rental demand. The surrounding area is known for being quieter and more removed from the traffic and noise of Coastal Highway, while still offering proximity to North Ocean City attractions, restaurants, Fenwick Island, and the Boardwalk area farther south.

Amenities at Barbados Sun

Barbados Sun offers a moderate amenity package for a canalfront condominium building in North Ocean City.

Amenities include:

• Outdoor pool
• Deeded boat slips
• Pier/dock

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Floor Plans and Unit Types

Barbados Sun offers a balanced mix of floor plans suited to a range of buyer preferences.

Common unit types include:

• 1-Bedroom
• 2-Bedroom

Interior layouts, square footage, and finishes vary by unit, floor level, and ownership.

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Grant’s Local Insight on Barbados Sun

Barbados Sun is a bayside waterfront mid-rise located at the western end of 94th Street, in an area locals often refer to as “Little Salisbury.”

This is a hidden-gem type of building. The two-bedroom residences offer a lot of bang for the buck, and many units include private boat slips on the canal, which is incredibly hard to find at this price point. All owners also enjoy a waterfront pool, which enhances the lifestyle significantly.

Barbados Sun attracts buyers who want sunsets, water access, and a quieter setting, without feeling isolated. It’s a building I genuinely enjoy selling because once buyers understand what it offers, it often clicks immediately.

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Who Barbados Sun Is Best Suited For

Barbados Sun is typically best suited for:

• Second-home buyers
• Part-time owner / part-time rental owners
• Couples or small households
• Buyers looking for easy access boating & water sports

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Common Buyer Mistakes at Barbados Sun

Some of the most common mistakes buyers make when evaluating Barbados Sun include:

• Underestimating traffic or seasonal congestion
• Assuming proximity equals walkability
• Assuming the building is quiet year-round
• Not accounting for seasonal rental variability

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Rental and Investment Potential

Barbados Sun permits short-term rentals, but its stated rental potential is limited and should be viewed in that context. The building may be a fit for part-time owners who rent when not in residence, though demand is shaped by seasonal variability and the property should not be approached as an investment-focused purchase.

Its canalfront location in North Ocean City, moderate amenity package, and outdoor pool provide some support for rental use, but other building characteristics narrow the renter pool. The lack of elevator access, window/wall unit air conditioning, the 1 mile walk to the beach, and the fact that boat slips are not available to renters are all factors worth weighing carefully when evaluating how the building aligns with personal-use and rental-use goals.

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HOA Fees and Ownership Details

Homeowner association fees at Barbados Sun vary based on unit size and location. HOA fees generally contribute to building maintenance, amenity upkeep, insurance, management, and common area utilities.

Parking policies, pet rules, and rental guidelines should be reviewed during the contract process, as association policies may evolve over time.

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Barbados Sun Real Estate Market Trends

Barbados Sun is described as having a high level of market activity, with demand shaped largely by its North Ocean City location, canalfront setting, and low-rise condominium format. Buyer interest is typically tied to its appeal for second-home use, boating access, and lower-maintenance ownership, while its low name recognition means attention is often driven more by the building’s practical characteristics than by broad market familiarity.

Within the building, pricing differences are likely to be influenced by factors such as unit type, layout, condition, and the quality of the water-oriented setting associated with a particular unit. Buyers evaluating Barbados Sun will generally weigh those unit-level differences alongside the building’s smaller scale, moderate amenity package, and functional considerations such as walk distance to the beach and lack of elevator access, rather than relying on any single building-wide factor alone.

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Buying or Selling a Barbados Sun Property

Last reviewed by Grant Fritschle

Grant Fritschle is a second-generation Ocean City, Maryland real estate professional with nearly three decades of experience specializing in oceanfront, waterfront, and investment properties throughout Ocean City, MD and Fenwick Island, DE. He is known for his deep local knowledge, data informed guidance, and long term client relationships built on transparency and trust.

Last reviewed: March 2026

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