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Located 1/2 mile from beach & steps from restaurants/bars

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hydrangeas in bloom!
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Exterior
brand new grill on the front deck
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dennis, MA
  • Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sea Street Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • West Dennis Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

"Captains Quarters"

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

"Port"

2 Single Beds

"Starboard"

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

" The Crews Head"

Toilet · Shower only

Captain's Head

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Located 1/2 mile from beach & steps from restaurants/bars

This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, single story home has a large front yard with an outdoor shower and is ½ mile walking distance to the beach! (exit 9A – mid-Cape). Great for a big family (four-legged friends welcome, too!) the “Blue Heron,” comfortably sleeps 6-8 people: bedroom 1 has 2 twin beds; bedroom 2 has 1 full sized bed & 1 twin; bedroom 3 has a queen bed & one twin. Not only a quick walk to the beach, the house is also conveniently located in Dennis Port center with endless shops, restaurants, ice cream shops, and the Cape’s best happy hours at your fingertips - to name a few: The Oyster Company, Original Seafood, The Red Nun, Sundae School, the famous, seaside Ocean House Tiki Bar… no need to drive anywhere!

This house fully equipped with a gas grill for BBQ activities, kitchen full with pots, pans, plates, bowls, & serving platters – you name it, it’s here!

Bath towels, pillows, & comforters provided; only things you’ll need to bring are your linens, beach towels, beach chairs & bathing suits!

Dennis is home to 18 gorgeous Cape Cod beaches, our local favorite Sea Street Beach is a short 10-minute walk with direct beach ½ mile from the front door to Depot Street Beach.

Want to hit the links? Bring your clubs with Dennis Pines, Dennis Highlands, or Bass River…

What about a quick trip to the island? The Harwich Port-Nantucket ferry is just down the road.

Other nearby activities include go-carts, mini golf, kayak rentals in Bass River, or 5 mile drive to downtown Chatham for a day of shopping.

Property manager

Kevin Kelleher

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs welcome! Sorry no cats :(
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0237570750

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dennis Port

Dennis Port is home to this cottage. 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 Cape Cod Lavender Farm are also worth visiting.
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Dennis, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Street Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Swan Pond River - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • West Dennis Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sundae School - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clancy's Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Honey Dew Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chapins - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located 1/2 mile from beach & steps from restaurants/bars pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Located 1/2 mile from beach & steps from restaurants/bars ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Located 1/2 mile from beach & steps from restaurants/bars ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Located 1/2 mile from beach & steps from restaurants/bars located?

Situated in Dennis Port, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre and Cape Cod Beaches. Sea Street Beach and Pleasant Road Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michele l.

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

Great house! Great location!

6 of us ( my husband and 2 kids and my parents) and our dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We loved that there was so much space to put away our things. We loved the yard! The location was perfect. The house is decorated so nice and it’s very easy to feel at home there. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

Great house and location

We really enjoyed our week at the Cape - the house is clean, spacious and in a very convenient location - walking distance to the beach in one direction and to Rory's market, stores and restaurants in the other direction. Easy bike ride to get on the rail trail as well. We recommend Rory's for smoothies and breakfast as well as supplies!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

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

Funtastic

Very clean and neat. Plenty of open room to have multiple people hanging around for conversation. Nice deck in the front with plenty of yard space. Best thing was we were able to bring our dog and there was a dog run.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Very comfortable home near the water

We had wonderful week at this property… The house is very clean and well-maintained, lots to make a family comfortable. Good walkability to food and ice cream and the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Blue Heron

The house was and location was perfect. It was well stocked, clean ablnd very comfortable. My family & I had a wonderful time in Dennis Port. The locatio was great, close to the beach, shops & Sundae School (we love Sundae School). There was only one issue with checking in and not having the door code but the owner was quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Experience

Nice house, location and Kevin was a great host. I’d recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey Z.

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

Great House Grest Location

We had 2 couples stay here for a wedding at The Lighthouse Inn. The house was clean, well stocked, well laid out, comfortable and convenient to sa many things. My only complaint is we didn’t have a longer stay to enjoy the place for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

September is a great time to spend on the Cape

Had a great stay @ The Blue Heron. It is a great house, my family had a relaxing week of beaches, boating, shopping and dining out @ some incredible local restaurants. We are planning next years trip already---can't wait.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Jacksonville Fl

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

Wonderful home. Everything was in excellent order. Most supplies were available

Great home to vacation in
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Repeat Guest

Another great vacation at the Blue Heron! Perfect spot for our family. Walking distance to beach( although driving with all beach stuff easier). Close to restaurants, activities and groceries. The Blue Heron is very comfortable for families and has everything you need to cook in. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

jacqui M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very nice house in Dennisport.

This property was clean and very well maintained. It is a corner lot so can be a little tricky to find initially. The house is spacious with a beautiful yard to play and relax in. Beach chairs and toys and bikes are not provided so this added additional luggage. The beaches within walking distance are very small. The town center is very small and offers little. This property is very nice. The location is not the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri W., Hanson, MA

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

Blue Heron Dennisport

The house was adorable, super clean, convenient location, stocked with everything you need, great communication from owners…I would recommend to others and stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Beach Get-Away with friends

This was the perfect property to rent with friends for a girl's get away. We had two gorgeous beach days at Mayflower Beach which is only a short drive from the home. The Blue Heron does not disappoint. It has adorable beach-themed decor, comfortable beds, a wonderful outdoor shower and plenty of room for eight guests. Having two full baths was a definite bonus. The listing is very accurate and the owner Kevin was responsive and easy to work with. I highly recommend renting the Blue Heron for a great stay on the Cape. The home is located near many restaurants and beaches and the owner provides a detailed power point document prior to your stay loaded with information about the area. The home is on a corner lot, but the street was remarkably quiet. Although I did not travel with my dogs on this trip, I am a dog owner and I would consider renting this property in the future. I would suggest perhaps fencing in a section of the side, front yard for future guests who may rent the property and bring their dog(s) or young children along. I often vacation with my dogs and love to rent properties with a fenced in yard for safety and peace of mind while traveling. If you love the Dennis/Dennisport area, I would recommend this rental! My friends and I had a wonderful stay and appreciate the cleanliness and all the amenities it had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie P.

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

Highly Recommended!

This property was perfect for a girls weekend! It was in a great location and the house was so cute! The house was very clean and had everything we could need. If you are looking for a place to stay - you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur H.

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

Nantucket shoals base camp

Great house , everything was clean and as advertised. Close to everything and a pleasant surprise , my first VRBO and won’t be my last. My friends were amazed at how new everything was . Thanks for a great place to stay I would highly recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Pleasant home on Cape Cod

This property was exactly what we were hoping for when we travelled to Cape Cod...a comfortable, clean, and tidy home away from home. Three bedrooms accommodated family with a nice open family-kitchen-dining area. The location in Dennis Port is convenient to beaches, shopping, rail trail and activities (like going to the candy store on a rainy day)!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Dennis Port weekend

We had a great experience here. The house was clean and was exactly what we were expecting based off of the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna/Brian A.

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

Perfect location, quiet and everything you need and more

Very beachy, clean , quiet, great location, comfortable. Owner very responsive and dogs allowed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt B.

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

Beautiful house in a great location close to the beach

The five of us, three adults and two teenage children, and our little dog, had a wonderful time at the Blue Heron. The house was clean and comfortable with ample space for all of to enjoy one another's company and also to have our own private spaces. There are front and back decks for grilling and dining outdoors. The house is a 5-10 minute walk to the beach, and a short drive to Sea Street Beach. We also took a couple of 20-minute drives to Mayflower Beach and Gray's Beach. The house is also practically next door to The Oyster Company, where we had a wonderful dinner, and a 5-minute walk to Rory's Market, an amazing healthy market with fresh produce as well as sandwiches to order. Cross the street to the fabulous Auntie's Ice Cream Parlor and other shops and eateries along Main Street. Kevin and his son were easy to communicate with, promptly answered any questions we had, and were all great hosts. We loved our stay and would gladly return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ann P.

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

Post Labor Day beach week

Having just retired from teaching for 29 years my husband & I wanted to enjoy beaches on the cape when they were free of kids. The weather was stellar, it was our first time there. The house was wonderfully clean & welcoming. Kitchen supremely well stocked with everything one could need, there was even a quart of real maple syrup in the pantry, not that awful fake stuff. Communicating with Kevin, the host, was very easy. He quickly answered all our questions. Check in was a breeze. Queen bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable but the other beds less so. They would be fine for kids, I guess. The one surprise was being asked to wash, dry, fold & restock the towels we used before checking out. If we failed to do this, we would have been charged an additional fee. This was our 7th or 8th rental through vrbo & the first time we had to launder household towels. As there were just two of us, it was only one load but it could be a problem for a larger family. That is the only reason for giving the property 4 instead of 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Great house and so much fun !

So close walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Great house and a wonderful and fun backyard! This house is a highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

A gem in Dennis Port

A beautiful home that is well kept and everything you could possibly need during your stay is in the home. Spacious and tastefully decorated this is a quality home to stay in. Owner is very quick to respond to any inquiries and the information packet that is sent to you after booking is clear, concise and full of recommendations and guidance. It was nice sitting on the side deck watching life go by around you and the rear deck is private. There are restaurants and pizza within walking distance. Shaw's market is only a 5 min drive away. This is a newer VRBO offering so not a lot of reviews but do not hesitate to book. You'll be glad you did.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jaymi F.

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

Nice attention to detail

This is a very well-maintained property with excellent attention to detail. I really appreciate the owner stocking toilet paper, cleaning supplies and even an extra toothbrush and bandaids. We also appreciated the dog run.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great Location

Great location! We were able to park our care on arrival and walk to just about anything! The house was perfect for my Family. If you visit Rory’s Market is the best for last minute dinner items, smoothies and cold brew.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

The Blue Heron: Just Amazing.

We have been going to the Cape, if you count my better half, for over 40 years. So, we truly have seen a lot of different properties and are being completely honest to note the Heron is a real cut above. The pictures here are a bit out of date, there appear to have been even further improvement to the property. Some are exterior, like the blue cut out shutters, creating a real cape charming cottage appeal. It seems there have been interior updates as well, or at least we didn’t expect the interior to be such a lovely combination of state of the art and Cape Cod charm. We travelled in early June, and the way the house was situated allows for the lovely Cape breezes. The TVs (there is one in the master now too) and Internet were solid. The house contains so many thoughtful touches, even my husband commented. There were just the two of us but the exceptional floor plan has me envisioning returning with my elderly parents and thirty something children. This is a house that seems designed for hosting family, and/or good friends, a long-standing tradition in our family. The house sits on the back of the property, surrounded by hedges providing lovely privacy. And, the large front yard makes the street seem quite far away. The neighborhood was quiet but friendly. During late afternoon walks with the hound, cars stopped to wave us across the street and other walkers stopped us to pet the floofer. We just missed the hydrangeas, which surround the cottage in bloom. But we loved sitting on the porch, steaks on the grill, a glass of wine in hand, listing to the birds and watching the amazing sunsets. Centrally located, after days visiting P-town, shopping in nearby Chatham and visiting the many local beaches—just a perfect ending to the sun and salt air filled day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Kelleher

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My wife and I have always dreamed of retiring on the Cape and we just purchased the perfect home to do so! Only problem is we are still a few years away from being able to afford to do so!

In the interim we would love to share our new home with you!