Beautiful Cape Home w/Private Beach and Spectacular Sunsets

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Chairs on the front veranda look out onto Phinney's Harbor

A view of the house from the park where kids can play

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Bourne, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
‪12 min drive‬
Onset Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Water Wizz
‪15 min drive‬
Falmouth, MA (FMH-Otis Air National Guard Base)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The house is in Monument Beach, which is in the town of Bourne. Bourne is a quiet, accessible Cape Cod town that is 'off the beaten path' relative to more well-known towns. It is a classic wooden shingled house with a private beach. We have owned this house for 40 years, we are not property managers.
This house is NEVER rented on CraigsList but scams have been attempted - do not fall for it! Message us on VRBO if you have a question.

The house is relatively large, with a deep porch wrapping around half its perimeter, facing the beach. All of the bedrooms have picture windows, and three of the bedrooms have stellar water views while the fourth looks out on the park.

The house is situated on Phinney's Harbor, the first harbor south of the Canal on Buzzards Bay on the Cape side of the Bridge. It is a gorgeous harbor with warm water and terrific conditions for children, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. The house is West facing, and blessed with perfectly stellar sunsets.
Adjacent to the property is a park with a jungle gym, a basketball court, tennis courts, and a field adequately large for a pick-up baseball game. One appealing feature of the house is its accessible location. Due to its proximity (4 miles) to the Bourne Bridge, it is easy to get to. One can frequently make the trip to the house from Boston in less than an hour and a half, even on Friday afternoons. This means that if not everyone in the family is on vacation during the rental, everyone can at least be together in the evenings.
Although this is a lovely spot, our home is not available for weddings or parties of any kind.

Property manager

Joan O’Connell

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids will love the park next door

Events

No events allowed

No parties of any kind allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Printed signed agreement w/ address required within 3 days, Scan of ID including home address, required within 3 days. All guests must be listed.

We are a pet-free home due to family allergies. We do not allow animals of any kind in the home. No smoking is allowed on the property.

No gatherings of any kind are allowed: no weddings, funerals, showers, birthday parties, or any other gatherings. Guests must be quiet after 10 PM.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No parties of any kind allowed

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0073790360

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bourne

Located in Bourne, this holiday home is on the beach. Atlantic Country Club and Sandwich Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mashpee Commons and Main Street. Pairpoint Glass Works and Lyman Reserve are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Bourne, MA

What's nearby

North Shore Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Massachusetts Maritime Academy - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
Onset Beach - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
Water Wizz - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
Shell Point Beach - 24 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 11 min drive
Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Lobster Trap Co. - ‬17 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Trading Post Lounge - ‬4 min drive
‪Mary Lou's Sagamore - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cape Home w/Private Beach and Spectacular Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cape Home w/Private Beach and Spectacular Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cape Home w/Private Beach and Spectacular Sunsets?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cape Home w/Private Beach and Spectacular Sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bourne holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cape Cod Beaches, Cape Cod Canal and Institute For Emegency Medical. Barlow's Landing Beach and North Shore Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

3 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All in one

It was wonderful. I have 4 grandchildren , ranging from 1-4 years old. It was so nice to have the beach at our doorstep and the playground Nextdoor. Children are all on different sleeping schedules so it was easy to do this without packing up stuff to go to house.!! Plenty of room to spread out! We would definitely do it again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

6 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet

Very relaxing and well equipped home. The home was well cleaned and cared for, provided the perfect stay with minimal fuss. The house and the views are better than the pictures, we will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

16 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

All was as advertised

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Terrific property, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

20 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family celebration for 80th Birthday

8 family members and a new born gathered to celebrate our mother’s 80th Birthday. The house was perfect for the occasion. Roomy,clean, updated, great kitchen supplies and fully stocked with bed linens and plenty of towels. Water views were beautiful and the wrap around porch facing the water was beyond picturesque. We spent much of most of the weekend on the porch catching up, relaxing and playing games. It was also where we gathered for dinners ( from the delicious lobster trap) while watching the beautiful sunsets. The brother who lives next door was so friendly and popped by the first day while we were on the porch to answer any questions and to be sure we were set. We left feeling like we had found a hidden gem which made our time together and celebration all the more special. We hope to return in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

23 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Spot

We had a great time here! We are two families with small children looking to get away for the weekend. The property is ON the water, bright, clean with its own beach and a playground next door! One can walk to ice cream, a bakery and drive 5 minutes down the road for lobster rolls. I would definitely stay here again. If for nothing else, the front porch and the sunsets.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S., Andover, MA

26 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely & Peaceful!

Beautiful & family friendly vacation home!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

janice P.

26 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and Comfortable Beach House

The host, Joan, was exceptional in providing information, keeping us informed about changes in procedures due to Covid-19. She always responded quickly when we asked questions. The house was spotless. To reduce handling, clean linens, towels and pillows were in plastic bags on each bed. The well equipped kitchen had a Mr. Coffee and Keurig type coffee makers. Plenty of bowls, pots, dishes, glassware and silverware. Tablecloths for the large dining room table were also provided. Plenty of storage space in the cabinets for the items we brought with us. Our young grandsons loved the closet full of beach toys, and we loved the child safety gate at the top of the stairs. The closet also held the beach chairs and beach umbrellas. The photos of this house does not do it justice! The home has lots of space, so much so that we made one room the toy room. The bedrooms are a good size and although there is no air conditioning each bedroom had tower fans. The park next door has been redone and no longer has swings. It is more of a climbing playground for the 5-12 age group. My grandsons were happy to spend all their time on the beach playing in the sand. We even flew a kite on the lawn! The outdoor shower had warm water for quick shower to remove the sand each day. The neighborhood is very quiet with very limited street traffic. Parking is along the wall on the side of the house and we had enough room for 3 cars and a pickup truck. Bonus is the ice cream store and a bakery just a 5-minute walk from the house. This is a family owned home and extended members live next door and are available to answer any questions. This home was perfect and we had a hard time leaving. My 3 year old grandson kept asking if we could stay 5 more days. We told him we hope to return next summer!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cari I.

7 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Place to Stay!

Everything about our stay at this beautiful home was fantastic. It’s even more beautiful in person.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

6 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location for the entire family. Enjoyed the trip. Playground next door is great for the kids.

10/10 Excellent

Lori a., Agawam, MA usa

14 September 2018

spectacular

a truly beautiful home..This home has it all the gorgeous view, wrap around porch, fully stocked home! Family owned and operated so beginning to end was very easy. We didnt have good weather yet still enjoyed this home..I suggest this home for much needed family time, relaxation and Serenity...

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

JT S.

9 September 2018

Highly Recommended - Amazing Location!

We had an amazing time this past week in the cape. Despite the weather being a bit cool and some rain, the location was great and the house was a perfect home base. Having the beach steps from the door and a playground literally next door, our kids were never bored.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lorna D.

2 October 2017

Blissful Place for Sisters' Reunion

Perfect cottage to share with sisters who live scattered across the US. Four bedrooms plus an upstairs bath/shower and downstairs shower made it comfortable for all. We lucked out with perfect sunny 70s weather in mid-September so made maximum use of the wrap-around porch...starting with coffee and watching the birds on the water at sunrise and sharing wine at dusk. Lots of living spaces downstairs so if you had a large family there are plenty of places to hang out. Large dining table for big group meal with window looking out on the bay. Had a clean, fresh beach cottage feel with all the the amenities (wifi was good). Plenty of kitchen ware and dishes so if you wanted to cook you could. (We enjoyed eating out and not cooking for a change. Brought in take-out lobster dinner one night though from the Lobster Trap.) Pleasant to walk in the neighborhood, stopping in for ice cream....Drove to Chatham for lunch and relaxed shopping one day, visited the Aptuxent historical museum and Sandwich, MA another day. Flew into Boston and drove down to get there, so access from all over the country for a short time together worked fine. I expect we'll return. We all loved it. It exceeded our expectations (which were high).

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

10 July 2017

Perfect vacation spot

Perfect vacation spot for family. Everything was better than expected. Recommend highly. Host family were super.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

13 January 2016

Fabulous historic home!

Family members and I rented this home for a wedding weekend and the only downside is that we wish we could have had a longer stay and spent more time at the home. Joan and David were wonderful hosts and the home was equipped with everything we needed, even toys for the little ones. The house was in a great location for jumping on Rt. 6 to cut across the Cape or on Rt. 28 to head down to Falmouth. The house is set back in a quiet neighborhood and the residents are very welcoming. If you can look past the kelp, the bay is nice for a quick dip and there is an outdoor shower to rinse off. Mornings and evenings on the porch are the best, the playground is great if you have children, and there is both a bakery and pizzeria walking distance for a quick dip. We would love to rent this home again if the opportunity presents itself.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary O.

31 October 2015

Amazing!

This beautiful home made for our best family vacation yet! There was plenty of room, everything you could need or want for a week at the beach is provided by the fabulous owners. We spent most of the week on the wide wrap around porch, morning and night it is the perfect spot to watch the kids at the playground or beach. We had every meal outside on the porch. The area is quiet and family friendly. Joan and Jane were so pleasant and easy to deal with. They have made this beach house the best vacation spot on the Cape!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Key West transplant from Boston

23 October 2015

Great home, responsive owners

Beautiful waterfront home with endless views. Huge wrap around porch with wonderful lawn extending to the water, and plenty of parking. All appliances worked, there were plenty of utensils and dishware, and beds were comfortable. As you can see from the photos, this is not a designer home, this is a great family home with tons of Old Cape Cod flare. We visited in October and the neighborhood was very quiet and private. This is a perfect place to take a step back from the hustle of life and unwind and relax.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cory P.

25 June 2015

The house was wonderful!! Perfect for our family!

We have three small children and having the playground next door to the house was fantastic! The house is easy to find and centrally located to all the necessities! It had everything we needed. The views were OUTSTANDING! We greatly enjoyed our stay!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linda S.

25 December 2014

Memorable time

Highly recommended. Beautiful views ,plenty of room to entertain. Nice decor and spacious The playground next door was also enjoyed by the younger grand kids One drawback was the bathroom on the first floor needs a sink.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

J L.

15 October 2013

quick weekend away

Fabulous location, esp with small kids. House is as described, although the 1/2 bath is a toilet only room off the kitchen. More common space than needed and amazing views! Spent more time at park than beach. Beach was very rocky with sharp shells. Any real water time you would have to walk to town beach - not far. Kitchen well equipped. Great time had by all!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

29 September 2013

Absolutely a wonderful home with great view!

Loved the house and Joan was wonderful! Great location on the Cape, which allowed us to get out sightseeing and getting everywhere we wanted with ease. Definitely recommend and we hope to stay there the next time we come up east!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 September 2009

Wonderful Home

The porch and view is wonderful! The home is very well layed out and there is plenty of room for everyone. We had a wonderful time and the home is located close to Woods Hole for day trips to Martha's Vinyard. The sunsets are stunning.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

28 August 2009

PERFECT!

We will never forget 7 Arthur Ave! LOVED IT! The views, the beach, the park, the lawn...PERFECT! The house was the icing on the cake, there were so many rooms and places for everyone(5 adults and 5 kids) to be, it was great! The windows really bring in the perfect breeze, it was ideal. Monument beach area was wonderful to walk around and enjoy the town...we especially loved the Beach Street Bakery! There is a train that goes by and the kids just loved it. The house had everything we needed and was clean. Thank you to the O'Connell family for sharing your amazing house, we hope to visit the Cape again someday!

About the host

Hosted by Joan O’Connell

Our grandfather first purchased a house in this neighborhood in 1938 and my siblings and I grew up summering in Monument Beach.

Why they chose this property

We love the quiet village of Monument Beach and have enjoyed so many family memories in this house. Our extended family makes every effort to spend at least some time here every year. We kayak, sail, play tennis and enjoy time chatting, reading, napping and watching sunsets from the porch.

What makes this property unique

Our favorite feature of the house would have to be the beautiful sunsets that light up the sky across the bay in front of the porch. If you have children they will enjoy the playground and the tennis courts adjacent to the house.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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