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Waterfront 4BR, AC, Private Beach, Private Deep Water Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit

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Two Kayaks provided to explore Herring River. See video
Private dock with new large deep water float for swimming, boating and fishing
Private beach.
Backyard picnic area overlooking lower lot to Herring river beach and dock.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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West Harwich, MA
  • Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sea Street Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • West Dennis Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront 4BR, AC, Private Beach, Private Deep Water Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit

This well-maintained Cape house, situated along the banks of the beautiful Herring River with easy access to Nantucket Sound, is ideal for those seeking a quintessential Cape Cod vacation. In 2020 we added air conditioning.
The unique private waterfront property, comprised of two lots, has been owned by one Massachusetts family since 1955. It is particularly suited for those who love the outdoors. Enjoy fishing, boating and kayaking from the private beach and dock. Enjoy the 2 kayaks provided or bring your own boat up to 28' and tie up at the dock. Swim in the warm, clean river water. And don't forget your fishing rods and hand nets if you like blue crabs! South of the Lower County Road Bridge, sailors and boaters can have safe harbor and quick access to Nantucket Sound.
The classic Cape sleeps eight, with one bedroom on the first floor and three on the second floor. Its interior features a central living room that opens to a cheerful sun room offering wonderful water views. The fully equipped kitchen looks into a formal dining room.
Outside, it has an expansive yard for playing and picnicking and an outdoor shower. There is ample parking for house residents and their guests—and even space for your boat trailer, if you have one. There is an outdoor fireplace to cook on or sit around in the evening. We also have a gas grill if that is your preference for cooking.
The property is in close proximity to Belmont Beach (0.5 miles), Pleasant Road Beach (0.7 miles) and bike trails, in addition to Harwich Port shopping and dining and Dennisport shopping and kids’ activities like mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cage and go-carts.
The VRBO cancellation policy options are limited. Therefore, we have written our cancellation policy under the ‘house rules’ category. Please review or contact us if you have questions.
You can also see us on 'We Need a Vacation' ID # 30306
We are limiting our rentals this year as the property is for sale. If sold, rentals will be honored.

Property manager

Philip Thomason

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Deposits are refundable up to March 1st prior to your stay. After March 1st, deposits are nonrefundable unless we are are able to rebook your dates.
Appropriate refund for public health safety concerns limiting travel, such as COVID-19 travel or rental restrictions.

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 C0051021260

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Harwich

Located in Northwest Harwich, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cape Cod Melody Tent, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Cod Beaches and West Dennis Beach. Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Cape Cod Lavender Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Harwich, MA

What's nearby

  • Pleasant Road Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sea Street Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • West Dennis Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Harwich Port - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sundae School - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clancy's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Honey Dew Donuts - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 4BR, AC, Private Beach, Private Deep Water Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 4BR, AC, Private Beach, Private Deep Water Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 4BR, AC, Private Beach, Private Deep Water Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 4BR, AC, Private Beach, Private Deep Water Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit located?

Located in Northwest Harwich, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Pleasant Road Beach. Sea Street Beach and Earle Road Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Great vacation

The property exceeded our expectations and was perfect for our extended family return to Cape Cod!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N., North Grafton

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

Cape Cod Get a way.

Wonderful location! Great property. The house was perfect for our stay. Loved the sun room. We used the kayaks. Sat at the waters edge for cocktails and sat by the fire one night. Convenient location. Owners were very accommodating and made me feel like they cared about our experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Perfect cape trip

This house was everything our group was hoping for and more. The house was perfectly clean when we arrived, and there were fans in every room. The sun room has a gorgeous view of the river. We spent most of our time on the property either down at the dock or playing frisbee in the yard. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Quintessential Cape Cod Property

Our family had a great time while staying on this property in West Harwich despite COVID-19. The weather was typical Cape; foggy morning clearing by noon. The children were entertained with catching and releasing fiddler crabs and later blues. The walk to Beach was doable for all ages. A very good location with easy acces by foot, bike or car to anything. The property is a a bit dated,(1950s Cape) but works. We ate and played in sunroom. Used the fire pit for somores -yum The owners are easy to work with. We would rent again Thank you RI Family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mary t.

West Harwich family vacation

This was our third year at this property and it just keeps getting better. Once a year, our family gathers from different parts of the country so this week is very special. The house accommodates us perfectly with enough beds and social areas. The living room can be used by the adults while the kids are playing in the sun room. And meals happen around the large dining table or outside at the picnic table. But the most loved area is the dock. Everyone gathers there - in the early morning for coffee then later for swimming and fishing. Pleasant beach is really within walking distance - our favorite beach. Beach in the morning, jumping off the dock in the afternoon. It really is what makes this property so special to us. Everything we need is there and the house is spotless when we arrive. There is enough space so people can have some privacy- we never feel that we are on top of each other. We look forward to next year!

8/10 Good

Ulrich C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Haus mit Modernisierungsbedarf

Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt, das Haus liegt auf einem sehr großen Grundstück an einem Fluss, der ins Meer führt und hat einen großen Bootssteg. Es ist technisch gut ausgerüstet. Der Vermieter hat mit uns immer freundlich kommuniziert. Weniger gefallen hat uns die Verschmutzung des flußnahen Gartenbereichs und des Bootsteges durch Gänseschwärme. Ebenfalls hatten wir -mit dem Flugzeug von Europa kommend- nicht erwartet, dass wir unsere eigene Bettwäsche, Handtücher und Badetücher mitbringen oder beschaffen sollten. Die vom Vermieter am Anreisetag genannten zwei Wäschemietservicfirmen konnten dann auch nicht liefern. Das fast 70 Jahre alte Haus, das auch zum Verkauf angeboten wird, könnte auch eine Modernisierung der Inneneinrichtung vertragen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

Peaceful and relaxing home on the water

My family spent a relaxing week in West Harwich. The house was lovely, and the small private beach was incredible. Our daughter chased crabs and played in the sand for hours. We are hoping to come back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Caryn P.

Great week with the family. Many wonderful memories created

If you’re looking for a waterfront house with old Cape Cod charm this is it. We spent hours floating in tubes tied up to the dock, fishing, crabbing & kayaking. We caught lots of scup (made great fish fry) a king fish, snapper blues & manhaden (bunker) which we used as bait in the crab traps. You should see the size of the crabs. The house even had huge pots for our lobster & crab boil which we enjoyed outside at the double length picnic table. When we were tired of playing off the dock we sat in the chairs on the bank to enjoy the shade & river breeze. Even enjoyed a night by the outdoor fire pit making s’mores. The house is roomy. Could use some upgraded sunroom furniture or covers. The kitchen is fully equipped. We enjoyed breakfasts at the large dining room table. Played cards and games in the sunroom. Great breeze through all the windows. The bed on the main floor was super comfy. Love having an outside shower & with great water pressure. Location is great. You can walk to the beach & jetty. Even take a long walk to shops & ice cream. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Relaxing; well-appointed; wonderful location

My family has stayed at this property for at least one week per summer for three years in a row. We love the location on the Herring River because we can fish off the dock or take a quick swim without leaving the property. Our young children love playing on the small beach, finding shells, etc. The proximity to beaches and ponds, plus Harwich's understated amenities (restaurants, shops, library, town field, rail trail) have all made it an ideal vacation spot for our quiet-natured family. And the house itself is very comfortable and well-appointed. Truly, it feels like a home away from home. We cook and grill most days, make s'mores on the firepit, and lounge in the sunroom playing cards during our time indoors.

About the host

Hosted by Philip Thomason

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This home is owned by 4 siblings who grew up summering here since 1956. The property has been and continues to be enjoyed by 4 generations of our family. We are proud to bring our house back to the rental market on a limited basis for the first time since the 1960's.

Why they chose this property

On Herring River with easy boating access to Nantucket Sound.
Sunroom offering wonderful water views.
Enclosed outdoor hot water shower.
Ample parking for house residents and their guests.
Many nearby kids’ activities like mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cage and go-carts.

What makes this property unique

Private beach and dock from which you can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and kayaking. New, larger dock float in 2019.
Expansive yard for playing and picnicking or simply relax and enjoy the view while the kids swim.
2 kayaks provided to explore Herring River. See the video

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English
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