Barnstable, Massachusetts
Shed your shoes at the front door, and let the fresh breezes off of Nantucket Sound sweep your cares away. You are on vacation as soon as you enter this light, bright, and airy Cape Cod home overlooking the salt marsh, Hyannis Harbor, and Nantucket Sound. Curl up with a book in one of its many cozy nooks and crannies, or stretch out in in the family room, on the screened porch, or on one of the outdoor decks and watch the light play on the water as the boat traffic goes by. Grab your binoculars and watch the wildlife in the bird sanctuary at your doorstep. Slip into your flip flops and stroll to the nearest beach, five minutes away. Within a fifteen minute walk or five minute bicycle ride, you have your pick of beaches, Main Street of Hyannis, and the bustling harbor with its shops and restaurants. And if you like boats, they are all there: charter fishing boats, sightseeing boats, and ferry boats that will take you on a day trip to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard.
The house itself has been updated, is meticulously maintained, and is furnished with a combination authentic New England antiques and functional contemporary furniture. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the rental fee includes all linens and towels. Set up for families, there are plenty of spaces to spread out, even on a rainy day. One of the bedrooms is an en suite separate cottage with bathroom, king sized bed, and a fireplace, just steps away from the kitchen door. There is a separate playhouse for the kids, equipped with lawn and beach toys. Returning from the beach, walk directly to the enclosed outdoor shower (a Cape Cod tradition) which is located outside the kitchen door. And enjoy picnics and barbecues at the large picnic table, close to the gas grill.
This house boasts location, location, location, with dynamic views, easy access to all activities, yet privacy in a quiet neighborhood. It combines the best of the charming, traditional Cape with contemporary living.
This was a great home - completely updated but still lots of charm. The kitchen had all of the equipment needed to make large family dinners. Lots of living spaces for gatherings and also to find a nook in which to read alone when needed. The weather was pretty bad for the week and this was the kind of home you need to still have a great vacation in bad weather! Dianne was very nice and very responsive to any questions or needs.
Our family loved this property and layout. The easy walking distance to the beach and town was a real plus. We hope to come back again in the future!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Overlook. Hosts Dianne and George could not have been more gracious or responsive. The house lent itself beautifully to a memorable multigenerational family experience. We loved the screened in porch, the proximity to the beach, the views and the lovely outdoor spaces.
We had the most amazing stay at Overlook. We cannot recommend the hospitality, location, and amenities enough. Hoping to go back soon!
We all loved it
The house was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and very practical for young kids. The hosts are wonderfully responsive. We spent a lot of time at the local beaches with our toddlers and young children, an easy walk with strollers. The kitchen is adorable and has gorgeous pottery, platters, and decorative dishes, in addition to practical every day dishes. The dining table is small and hard to fit a large family. We ate outside at the picnic table for all of our family dinners. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. The AC was great on hot days. You will never find more responsive hosts. They clearly attend to every detail of making sure everything is well stocked, well functioning and beautifully cared for.
Very nice house and location, one of the quietest places we have ever stayed in Cape Cod. Diane was great to work with, very responsive and receptive to any feedback. Had a family of 10 and there were no issues. Thank you!
Very New England and beach decor
We had a wonderful 2 weeks back on Cape Cod after a long hiatus. The house was terrific with furnishings reminiscent of our family place in Harwich. We loved the location, very walkable! We could get to the beach, ferry, or town in no time. There was plenty of room for when our children joined us, but cozy for just my husband and I as well. We would highly recommend staying here!
Dianne was a wonderful host and great to work with!
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