Charming 18th century cottage with its own beachfront on Scargo Lake near bay

Dennis, Massachusetts
$447 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

This 18th century rustic Cape Cod cottage is on almost 2 secluded acres and has a 200-foot lakefront with beach, boathouse with a bar, kayak, canoe, and Hobie Wave catamaran right on Scargo Lake. With its own swimming and boating beach on freshwater Scargo Lake, the setting alone promises a memorable vacation. You can in the same day swim in the salt waters of Cape Cod Bay and in the pristine water of Scargo Lake and still find time to sail around the lake and feed the ducks and swans. Just glance at the review below to see why people love to vacation here and often return. Click below on 'More Details' for an elaborated description of the cottage and the Dennis Village area.


The cottage has a full kitchen, an air-conditioned living/dining room, and two air-conditioned bedrooms upstairs. The cottage sleeps six with a queen bed in one bedroom, and a full bed in the second bedroom. A queen or single air bed can be used downstairs in the living room. All floors are hardwood. Cable TV and WiFi are provided. The cottage has a washer & dryer, dishwasher, full stove with oven, and propane heat for off-season vacations. In addition to a just-renovated bathroom, the cottage has its own outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The boathouse has a bar with bar stools and open area facing the lake. The 200' lakefront is ideal for outdoor dining. At the lakefront is a fire pit where families can gather, make music, watch the moonlight over Scargo Lake, and cook around the fire.

Glacial Scargo Lake is famous on Cape Cod for being both serene and clean. Only sailboats, canoes, etc. are allowed. The lakefront is so quiet that one can often hear the beachgoers playing at the public beach on the other side of the lake, half a mile away. Cape Cod Bay beaches (Howes and Corporation) are a 15-20 minute walk from the cottage (or a 2 minute drive), so one can swim in the bay and rinse off in Scargo Lake’s crystal clear water. Famous Mayflower beach is less than 5 minutes drive away. The lakefront has 3 entrances into the water for swimming, one a sandy beach that is great for children as it is shallow for a considerable distance before the water deepens. The lake is also excellent for sailing, canoeing or kayaking and tenants may use the Hobie Wave Catamaran sailboat, kayak, or canoe (life jackets in the boathouse-mandatory). Bass and trout fishing, including fly-fishing and ice fishing, make the lake a year-round fishing paradise.
Please call the owner if you are interested. The owner requires that there be a phone conversation before there is any rental agreement.

The cottage is located off 6A in Dennis Village, a village unchanged since the 1950s. Although set back from the road and secluded by vegetation, the cottage is easily within walking distance of the village. The property is a short walk (5-15 minutes) from the Cape Playhouse (world famous off-Broadway theater), Cape Cinema ('art' films, not commercial fare) Cape Cod Art Museum (well worth a visit, Cape artists), local restaurants (many excellent, some exceptional) and the center of town (a gazebo). A large shopping mall is a ten-minute drive to Patriot Square. The area also has great hiking and biking trails. The review that follows below confirms that people love to vacation at the cottage on Scargo Lake, as will you.
There is a second, three-bedroom house for rent on the same two-acre property listed on the same website as
ID 121720. Both houses may be rented at the same time
for families with a larger group of extended family members or friends.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Sea On The Lake
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Jim W.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    It was fine. Spiders.

  • Bruno M.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    We enjoyed our visit to Dennis and our stay here. It was within walking distance to the beach and places to grab a bite to eat.

  • Gia C.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    A cottage of Cape Cod history on a clean, calm and peaceful lake. This property is one of two cottages on a large grassy expanse, where rabbits, birds and native summer sweet bushes dot the lawn. Updates have been made to the exterior and the inside has been well loved by the owner but maintained over the years. Renters will find a slightly rustic but very quaint experience. Dennis is a quiet town, centrally located on the Cape. We enjoyed kayaking and swimming on Scargo Lake, and being in close proximity to Bayside beaches. A 30-50 minute drive gets you to the national parks on the truly majestic National seashore and Provincetown, making day trips a breeze. The property owner is very friendly, kind and offered interesting details about the history of the area. Overall a great stay and fair pricing for the rental.

  • Sue A.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Nice little cottage. The owner was quick to respond to a minor problem. The lake is beautiful!

  • Janet L.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    The lake is so beautiful and peaceful. Great location, near lots of good restaurants and places. Verity, the host, communicated well. A lovely place to stay on Cape Cod on a freshwater pond.

  • Jean N.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    From the moment we arrived we felt at ease. The location is perfect for a vacation on Cape Cod. We were so close to several beaches and our family really enjoyed the Mayflower beach both after 5 pm and during the day. The lake access was a blast for our kids as well. The property was well maintained and we couldn’t believe all of the space we had to relax. Overall Verity was a wonderful host. She was easily accessible and had helpful ideas on how to enjoy the stay. We would love to return to the property and can highly recommend it to anyone. Thank you for a great family vacation!

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Perfect location for us, very close to ocean, Dennis stores, other family. Lovely location on Scargo lake. Our host was vey helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. It was wonderful we had A/C since it was a very hot week.

  • Marcella H.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    The house shares the property with another place with full access to Scargo Lake at one end and lots of lawn near 6A. We found the place clean and inviting and the bedrooms cozy and comfortable. The kitchen was small but adequate for our needs. Great location in Dennis, would stay again!

  • Grace G.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2023

    Stayed Jul 30, 2023

    We enjoyed our 2 week stay on Scargo Lake. We especially enjoyed the quietness and privacy of the house and location. Easy to walk around town and wonderful restaurants so close. Having a beautiful sandy bottom lake in your backyard was definitely a plus, we swam every day for hours. In the evening we watched the duck family swim by. We even caught a fish. No need to go to the beach although they are close by. We made lovely meals as well. Verity was a very attentive host. The beds were very comfortable. Would definitely return.

  • Stephanie P.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2022

    Stayed Jul 24, 2022

    Cute cottage, great location

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