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Welcome to Shoestring Bay House — Your Cape Escape Awaits!
Looking for a waterfront getaway with room for everyone — pets included? Look no further! Shoestring Bay House sits right on beautiful Popponesset Bay (salt water, with access to Vineyard Sound), offering a perfect blend of comfort, fun, and flexibility. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a multi-generational gathering, or two families traveling together, this home has the space and amenities to make everyone feel right at home.

The House
This fully air-conditioned home (Mitsubishi 6-unit mini-split system — individually controlled in each room for your comfort) is located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood that’s ideal for biking, evening strolls, and total relaxation.

With four bedrooms, four full baths, one half-bath, and a poolside bath house with shower and urinal, there’s plenty of space for everyone. Two full kitchens (including a summer kitchen at pool level) give you options for cooking up a Cape feast. There are two separate living rooms, a cozy sunroom, a dining room that seats eight, and a semi-private alcove with two gel-mattress daybeds—perfect for extra guests.

Step directly from the main kitchen onto the upper deck where you'll find a Weber grill, a lobster and corn cooker, and a gorgeous view of Shoestring Bay.

Waterfront Fun & Outdoor Living
Direct waterfront on Popponesset Bay
Private tidal wading beach with new seawall, kayak racks, and stairs
20x40 gunite pool (open July 1 – Sept 15, with weekly service included)
Screened-in pool-level deck to enjoy the bay breeze without the bugs
Two sit-on-top kayaks and two hybrid mountain bikes included
Cornhole boards for classic backyard fun
Expanded grilling deck with beautiful bay views
Vista-pruned landscaping for even better water views

Tech & Entertainment
High-speed Comcast WiFi (100+ Mbps)
5 LCD TVs with YouTube TV + movie channel
Two TV rooms (one on each level)
Bose Wave radios, Google Home speakers, and a Sonos music system
Pet-friendly (additional fee applies)
Town-wide Barnstable Beach Pass included for your vehicle
Some beach chairs provided

Beach Time
Shoestring Bay House comes with a Barnstable Beach Pass, giving you access to all town beaches. Just across the Cotuit peninsula are three beautiful beaches — Loop Beach is the favorite, with gentle water, a bathhouse, lifeguards, and even an ice cream truck!

For quick dips, enjoy our private wading beach right in front of the house — just a few stairs down (see photo for reference).

What’s Included (and What’s Not)
Included: Pillows, cotton summer blankets (1 per bed), bed pads
Not Included: Bath and bed linens (please bring your own or you can rent from our local vendor)

Safety & Disclosures
Ring cameras are installed at the front and garage doors, dog play area, inside the garage, pool pump house, and under the home near the water main (as disclosed in the rental agreement).
Note: The garage and pool pump house are not part of the rental.
Inside the home: Google speakers (audio only, no cameras) can be muted or unplugged.
Ring alarm & smoke detection system in place for your safety.

All photography, including drone footage, was captured by a licensed FAA Part 107 drone pilot (FotogenicsMedia).

Ready to unwind on the Cape? Whether it's beach days, lobster dinners, or sunset kayaking — Shoestring Bay House is your perfect home base.