Orleans, Massachusetts
Relax on your own private beach on Pleasant Bay, only a ½ mile walk or drive through protected forest land. This charming, renovated historic (c. 1873) home in the exclusive Barley Neck area has a completely private yard and deck. 1-1/2 miles to East Orleans shops and delis, 2-1/2 miles to Nauset Beach.
Sleeps six in three bedrooms: twin bunk bed, double bed, and king bed (or convert to 2 twins). Blankets, quilts, pillows, and mattress protectors provided; guests need to bring or rent sheets and towels. One full bathroom plus enclosed outdoor shower. Kitchen fully equipped — from microwave and dishwasher to herbs and spices. Clothes washer and dryer, phone, wifi internet, cable TV. Comfortably furnished. Books and puzzles for rainy days. No pets.
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We just loved our stay here—the neighborhood is private and the house had everything we needed, including a coffee grinder, Tupperware, and nightlights! We brought a kayak and paddle board, and the kids loved all the amazing sea life on the bay. 10/10.
Loved our stay, both indoors and outside with lovely walk to quiet beach. Home we’ll equipped to make visit easy and relaxed.
Wonderful location in Orleans with access to a unique beach on Pleasant Bay that is great for kayaking and offers lots of things to explore for younger kids. 15 minute bike ride to Nauset Beach and an easy drive to Skaket. Lots of good food options nearby as well. The house was very clean and full of charm. As a family with older kids we had plenty of things to do. Christy was a great host and very responsive. Check in was a breeze. We are very happy with our stay here.
The house is in a terrific location, very private and quiet, easy drive or long walk to Nauset Beach. There is a nice deck for sitting outside and watching the birds. The private beach area is great, although we didn't end up using it very much. The house is a beautiful original Cape style but kitchen and bath are updated and everything is very comfortable and well-equipped. Very easy to get in and plenty of communication from the host. Note that there is only one full bath, plus an outdoor shower. Upstairs bedroom has AC which was really nice during some very hot and humid days. We would definitely stay here again!
We had a wonderful stay at Christy's home! Communication with Christy was excellent! She was super responsive and available when we needed her, allowing for an early check in and helping us resolve a few issues that cropped up (that weren’t her fault). The house has so many amenities - well stocked kitchen supplies, beach chairs and toys, extra blankets, outdoor shower and great/huge attached shed/mudroom, charcoal grill, lots of fans. AC in the second floor bedroom which would otherwise have been unbearably hot (but don’t expect it to cool the downstairs too, and instead enjoy the sea air!). Lovely private beach that my daughter spent many hours catching sea creatures in (an astounding variety!). Ground was a little gunky for my taste for regular swimming, but fine for a quick dip. And the house is so close to so many other awesome beach options for swimming that it doesn't really matter. Check out the beach on Pleasant Bay by the town landing for a hidden gem. Close to Chatham, the bike path, all the Cape things you would want. Highly recommend this spot!
Although we live ourselves in an “antique home” and knew what to expect, This one is well preserved and retains its charm. The tole painted doors in the dining room are remarkable! As is the case with early historic homes it has its quirks. Stick props to hold up windows, small quaint rooms with many doors and latches. The room located upstairs has two stair cases for access both of which are steep. Upstairs room is provided with air conditioning and has large amounts of closet space. The only bathroom is located downstairs. (just Something to be aware of. )Laundry is in an attached shed off of the kitchen. The kitchen space is well equipped. The house was very clean. Plenty of blankets and pillows. (You do need to bring your own sheets and pillowcases.) The little ones loved the bunk beds, the dining room piano, the games provided in the front parlor closet space when the weather didn’t cooperate. The hammock in the yard had some use, and adults enjoyed the small back deck. There’s a short trail through the woods to a little private beach. Or a quick drive around the corner. The area is lovely, and the house location is quiet and sort o f hidden, like a secret little cottage with silver shake siding. Yet not far at all from shopping or pharmacies if needed. The host was excellent with communication and friendly. Very nice family vacation returning to a simpler time!
The house was well kept, clean, and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, and basic kitchen supplies. The easy access to Pleasant Bay was a plus and our kids spent many happy hours playing in the bay. The location of the house gave us easy access to many areas of the Cape Cod National Seashore and local attractions. We were very happy with our stay here.
We loved the Barley Neck cottage. Not only is the cottage a vintage gem, the owners seem to have thought of everything a family might need. The cottage comfortably accommodated our family of 7 (lots of little ones!). We really appreciated the secluded setting, the proximity to town and the private beach. The lilacs and honeysuckle in full bloom around the property were an unexpected bonus. We hope to make it back sooner rather than later! Thanks!
Our family of 5 with 3 kids ages 5, 8 and 10 loved the feeling of having our own private corner of Cape Cod to retreat from the world for a while. The old farm house felt like stepping back in time, but with enough amenities not to feel uncomfortable. The kids loved being able to run around outside without being overlooked by neighbors and everybody loves the gravel road through the woods to a private beach. We did have a small issue with linens as the description in the listing we had used to book hadn't been fully updated, but this was resolved within an hour when we called and the listing has been updated. We're already dreaming about when we can come back.
Location is perfect! We loved our stay here last year so much that we had to come back! After a short walk to a private beach, we launched our kayaks and SUP, exploring Pleasant Bay, drove to Nauset where we were able to play in the waves, rode our bikes on the rail trail and spent evenings unwinding on the deck. After a very challenging year, it was wonderful to come back to a place that we knew we could truly get away from it all!
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