Charming, Renovated 1870s Home with Private Beach

A gem of a Cape house! The location is fantastic, with access to a private beach on Pleasant Bay and close to all Orleans beaches, restaurants, etc.. (we brought, and used, kayaks). The house has vintage charm but is also really well maintained and set up with equipment etc... Loved the fantastic outdoor shower and also the “shed” which is attached to the kitchen and excellent for beach equipment and laundry. Christy is an excellent and communicative host. Really, it was exactly what we were looking for, and we have been coming to the area for nearly 20 years. We were there with two teenagers and two adults. Note that the stairway to the upstairs room is steep, because it is an historic house. Also, great closet upstairs and plenty of hooks throughout and clothesline outside, so towels and bathing suits always have a place to go. The back yard and deck are so peaceful. We definitely hope to return.

Great location and the perfect size for our family of four. If you're looking for a property that's unique, has character and offers a magical property...this checked all the boxes. We're a family of 4 with two toddlers, so we aren't looking for some of the high-end homes that have a perfect aesthetic inside. We're just looking for something to come home to after a day at the beach with an outdoor shower.The trail to the beach wasn't something I was aware of until we got there, but that was a huge bonus for our 2 kids.

Not often that you can escape the every day world and get back to basics. This week was just that. Simple, quiet, yet close to everything that was essential. Good food and an amazing beach. Unplug and enjoy!!

This is a lovely house with a super-responsive owner. We were there during a heat wave and there was an AC issue--a new unit was installed by the time we were back from dinner. Terrific experience.

My family and I had a lovely time at the cottage during our stay. The location was secluded but an easy jog, bike ride, or car ride from many great spots in Orleans. We were able to visit lots of beaches and towns easily, and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The outdoor shower was fantastic and we enjoyed reading on the back deck, messing around on the piano, and making breakfast in the kitchen before our daily adventures. On clear nights, the stargazing was spectacular from the yard. If you need air conditioning, this might not be comfortable on the hottest days, but we loved pulling up to this sweet old cottage each day. The hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful before and during our visit, including late the first night when I dropped the key under the front deck!

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!