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Relaxing by the river
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Master bedroom -- runs the entire length of house

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dennis Port, MA
  • Swan Pond River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sea Street Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • West Dennis Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Teal bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Exterior

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach

Enjoy cool summer breezes, magnificent sunsets and gentle morning light in this year-round waterfront home with all amenities. Located at the end of a country road on a shallow meandering river/estuary. Fish, kayak or wade from yard. Walk to beach. Upstairs master bedroom with king bed and sitting area with picture windows overlooking water, full bath, washer/dryer, and deck. Downstairs fully equipped kitchen, dining and living room, and two bedrooms with 2 twins each. Dine on deck and watch the waterlife go by. Beach toys and indoor board games supplied. Great place for young kids, teens and multi-generation retreats. Or for your own getaway. Near beaches, bike trails, mini golf, golf, great ice cream, antique stores, restaurants, theater and cinemas.

Property manager

Sue Dorfman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in the house or on the property
No open flames. No fire pits of any type allowed.

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
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C1954917502

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dennis Port

Located in Dennis Port, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and West Dennis Beach. Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Bass River Sports World are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Dennis Port, MA

What's nearby

  • Swan Pond River - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sea Street Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • West Dennis Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sundae School - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clancy's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Fins Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Honey Dew Donuts - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Haigis Beach. Swan Pond River and Sea Street Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Danielle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Riverbank hideaway

Wonderful views, great location for kayaking, fishing, or if you time the tides you can just float out and back. Lots of wildlife. Neighbors were nice. House was well equipped and comfortable. Nice mid-cape location with lots of golf courses to pick from if so inclined. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jen S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful location… owner is not reasonable

The property is in an amazing location. Beautiful view. We checked out on 7/7.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Fantastic location

Perfect house in perfect location. Great home base for kayaking, biking, going to the beach, or just sitting and watching the river and all the birds. It's actually as pretty as the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area with plenty of good restaurants and close in proximity to other parts of the cape. Communication with Sue was 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

The Cape House

5 women from NY. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend despite the weather. The accommodations were just as pictured and our host, Sue Dorfman was very easy to deal with. Would love to go back!♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tegan F.

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

Awesome

It was perfect and nice and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha T., Lexington, MA

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

Would happily return!

I stayed here with a couple of friends in mid-May. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The location was perfect for the day-trips and bike rides we did around the Cape. We loved the quiet neighborhood, and the wonderful luxury of starting and ending each day beside the river. It was a wonderfully relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H., Syracuse, NY

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

Lovely stay

Peaceful, comfortable, convenient home. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with back yard river frontage where I had my coffee while watching shore birds in the marsh. Also very convenient to ice cream, morning muffins, grocery. About 15-minute walk to the nearest beach. Sue was so easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Beautiful home.

We loved staying at this property. Sue was very communicative and the home was well stocked and clean. The rooms are spacious, the master has an amazing view of the River. We loved sitting outside by the river!! I would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Clean and simple with a beautiful river view!

The waterfront on the property is small but sufficient. My 10 yr old son loved catching crabs and we enjoyed having use of the kayaks. Sue's home is clean and had everything we needed. She was immediately responsive to the one question we had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Location, location, location

As you can tell by the title I loved the location! So peaceful, anytime of day, and the best seat was out in the Adirondacks facing the Swan river! Kitchen had everything you needed and if you're lucky enough to get the master bedroom you may not want to leave! Owner answered any questions quickly and was very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marisa D.

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

Perfect little house!

We had the best time! House was absolutely adorable, Sue was communicative & thorough with great suggestions for our stay. Views from second story bedroom are amazing!! Loved being riverfront!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie F.

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

Beautiful location!

Lovely yard on a bend in Swan River. View to river out the dining room window. 💗 That was perfect on our cooler days in early- mid May. The owner was great to be in contact with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We spent a wonderful week here and were very happy with the house! The view from the upstairs bedroom can't be beat. Loved that we were able to bring our kayaks along and have plenty to explore right from the backyard. Great location near the beach as well as restaurants. Kitchen was fully equipped with anything you could need allowing us to cook a few dinners there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

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

Fantastic - sweet and peaceful

We had a wonderful stay. The layout of the house is perfect, with great views of the water and wildlife. The river is excellent for kayaking - right from the backyard!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

A lovely classic Cape home in a fantastic location.

The house was roomy, clean. very well appointed, and beautifully decorated. The back yard is a real gem with it's river access, views, and comfortable furnishings. Nice quite neighborhood. The homeowner was very communicative and accessible.. Overall, met all my expectations , and show exactly as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

EUGENE H.

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

week at the cape

The location was perfect for going in any direction. It was very quiet and peaceful. The property was very clean and tidy.I would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T., Scituate, MA

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

Great rental for all ages

My family and I just returned from a week at this property. The location was great and the house had everything we needed. My family, including grandparents and teenagers, all had a great time. My teenage sons really enjoyed going out on the river in the kayaks right from the yard. Also, we were very close to a paddle board/kayak/peddle boat rental shop which we also took advantage of to try out paddle boarding. Rental is close to many good restaurants and beaches as well. House was fully stocked with anything you might need down to body wash and shampoo! My family and I look forward to renting again next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Awesome location

Cozy New England salt box house on the Swan River. The owner was quick to respond and available for questions before and during stay. Home is located in a quiet neighborhood that is close to beaches, shops, restaurants, and activities. The river behind house is perfect for fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. House is ready to go and is comfortable for a family. We will be back to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M. O.

A nice visit

The home is in a quiet, peaceful location overlooking a marsh offering for a relaxed atmosphere. The house is well maintained, very clean and has most of the everyday supplies adequately stocked. Parking is on the property and off street and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great location and facilities for an enjoyable stay

Characterful Cape Cod cottage with open aspect and views over Swan River at the back. Superb upstairs bedroom with large window aspect to gain full sense of riverside living. A very quiet area, undisturbed during our stay. Useful, central location on the Cape to get to all destinations. We had a very enjoyable stay indeed. Geoff.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Beautiful home with everything you need

We had a fantastic vacation in this beautiful well maintained home right on the river. It was so relaxing and plenty of room for our family. The owner provided us with all of the amenities you would need. We loved being right on the water. The kids enjoyed swimming, floating in tubes, and fishing. It was very nice to be able to walk to the beaches and restaurants. We couldn't have asked for a better family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Wonderful

The house has plenty of space and is in an awesome location off of the beaten path. The master bedroom is huge with incredible skylights. There is plenty of storage and the deck catches wonderful morning sun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Perfect Vacation Home!

Just enjoyed a week at property and couldn't have been more pleased. The view is spectacular and everything is "as advertised". All the amenities you want/need, completely stocked kitchen and amazing water views - you can't miss the sundown! Sue was so easy to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. Don't miss out on this one!

About the host

Hosted by Sue Dorfman

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Why they chose this property

I bought this as a place where I could drop a kayak into the water and paddle to the ocean. I also bought it to watch changing skies and sunsets and spend time with family and friends. So far, it's lived up to my dreams.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, peaceful, near beaches and bike trails and great ice cream.
Mid-Cape so easy to go any direction on the Cape, easy access to Boston and Providence,RI.

Languages:

English
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