Centerville, Massachusetts
3 Bedrooms- 2.5 Baths - Sleeps 6
A 7-night Friday-to-Friday rental reservation is required during peak summer weeks. Many of our homes offer flexible stays with a 3 night minimum in the off season - ask our Reservation Specialists for more details.
Guests can bring their own linens or rent from our Linen Service for an extra fee (Bed Sheets, Bath, Beach and Kitchen Towels)
We offer a 4 pm Check-In and 10 am Check-Out
Central A/C, Waterfront and Dog Friendly and WIFI! Welcome to Mermaid's Rest. This Lake Front home with Hot tub is nestled on Lake Wequaquet. This Cape Cod Vacation Rental Home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in Centerville is waiting for you to kick back and relax, because life is truly better at the Lake.
Owners Share Why I Love My Home:
Our Cape Cod home is a little piece of paradise. Whether soaking in the hot tub after a lazy afternoon kayaking on one of the Cape's largest lakes or enjoying a drink at the fire pit, you'd never guess you were so close to all that busy Hyannis has to offer. Though with the lake at the bottom of our stairs, two patios and full indoor amenities like puzzles, board games and books, there is really no need to ever leave the property. Life truly is better by the lake.
Let Us Tell You About This Home:
This home features lots of outdoor space to enjoy with two patios, a hot tub and is just steps to Lake Wequaquet where there is a swim platform. There is central AC in the upper level, while the lower level has a window AC unit. This home comes with a pass to Barnstable's 14 ocean and freshwater beaches, including access to the boat ramp in Osterville.
Enter the front door into an open living/dining area overlooking the lake. Get cozy with a good book or watch your favorite show on the flat screen TV. Off the living area is a half bath. Sliding doors lead to the upper patio with a dining area and gas grill. The grill is conveniently located off the updated kitchen which offers a breakfast bar for casual seating. In addition to Bathroom #1 with a tub/shower, off the kitchen is Bedroom #1 on the main level with a queen bed and small desk for your laptop. You will find Bedroom #2, with two twin beds, just up a couple steps from the kitchen on the main level.
Stairs at the front entry lead to a lower level master suite with a queen bed, sofa, second television and Bathroom #3 with a shower. A door from the bedroom opens to the lower patio with the hot tub, the second dining area and fire pit. The laundry room with a washer and dryer is also located on this level.
Down at the water's edge, you will find a cabana with life jackets and a cafe table and chairs. There are also two kayaks. Note that these items are to be used at "your own risk".
Fire place is not for guest use
This home offers Keyless Entry for your convenience.
NO SMOKING of anything containing tobacco, any other substance, and e-cigarettes, inside or outside of the home.
DOG FRIENDLY HOMES are for a DOG only. This home allows 1 dog with a $25 per night fee. With owner approval, a second dog may be considered for an additional $25 per night fee. A Pet Registration form must be completed upon reservation confirmation.
Max parking of cars at property: 3. No parking on lawn anytime
Additional Information to Assist You:
Our calendars are updated in real-time and are accurate.
Departure cleaning is included with your reservation at no additional charge. Simply follow our basic check-out instructions at your departure.
State and local taxes are charged if applicable.
For Reservations made over 60 days away, you will make two payments - 50% initial payment with reservation and the final balance will be auto billed to your credit card 60 days prior to arrival. We accept Mastercard and Visa for payments.
A confirmed reservation is non refundable--please consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Ask our guest specialist for more details regarding cancel options and trip insurance.
***Linens - bed sheets, bath/dish/beach towels and bath mats are not included with this home but can be rented at time of booking or at a later date through our linen rental partner. Please ask our guest specialist for details. Our NEVR Homes come with mattress covers, pillows and a bed cover such as blanket, quilt, bedspread etc.
You must be 25+ years old unless accompanied by a parent or guardian to book one of our Vacation Rental Homes. An ID must be furnished upon request.
Area Info:
You are right on the water at Wequaquet Lake
1.1 mile to The Cape Codder Resort and Spa
1.1 mile to Cape Cod Beer - Tour the brewery!
1.3 mile to Stop & Shop
1.4 mile to Olive Garden
1.9 mile to Whole Foods Market
1.9 mile to the Cape Cod Mall
2.1 miles to Sam Diegos Restaurant
2.1 miles to Bobby Byrne's Restaurant & Pub
2.4 miles to 1856 Country Store - penny candy, gifts, souvenirs
3.4 miles to Craigville Beach
A short drive (3.4 miles) to Main Street Hyannis where you will find:
The Steamship Authority Ferry
Restaurants
Shopping
Bars
Bakeries
Museums
Galleries
*Mileage is approximate
House was lovely. Location is lovely. Stairs to lake are many. My elderly mother had difficulty with them. Wish the shoreline was a little more clean. The patio was great for entertaining.
We had a really great time at this property. The ease of using the kayaks and canoe was great. The sunsets on the lake are beautiful (though it would be nice if some of the trees could be cleared to be able to see the lake from the house) and having the wonderful hot tub so close to the house was very convenient. We only had three people staying at the house which made the layout fine, but I can see how it would be a bit annoying if you had more than that given you have to go through the bedroom to get to the back patio/hot tub. My only real complaint would be the downstairs bathroom which was extremely small, shower was a bit uncomfortable and it was very loud after each flush. All in all it was a great property, especially because there weren’t that many of us. I would suggest staying here!
We chose this property because we had dreams of daily swims in the lake. The biggest disappointment was that the steps down to the lake were eroded, uneven, treacherous and long (with a rope banister), such that some in our party could not navigate. Once down at the lake, it was great that there was a canoe and kayaks and pedal boat, but the swim access was over a series of tree roots (that could easily have been removed), and after initial sand it was shallow and muddy for quite a ways (until past the floating raft). The house itself was very nice, with a decent kitchen, big airy common space and a great selection of vacation reading, games and puzzles. The hot tub on the lower level was a great addition (and saved this stay from being a total disaster). HOWEVER, you really can't tell from the description, but the only access to the lower level is through the downstairs bedroom (down a flight of stairs with treads that were shorter than code) or from the outside front of the house, down unlighted and not great stairs. Bizarrely, there is no direct connection between the small upper deck to the large patio below, so having a meal outside on the large patio would require carrying everything up and down terrible stairs through a bedroom (or the outside around-the-house route). We ended up only using the patio for hot tubbing because of this. The dishwasher died on our second day and the owner decided to replace instead of repair, so no dishwasher for the rest of the time. Two benches at the dining room table had wobbly broken legs - we reported this on day 2, but nobody did anything to fix them. There was no central light in the dining room, which made doing puzzles at night a challenge. Even though nobody was scheduled to come the day we left, the management company insisted that we had to leave by 9 am. Perhaps most irritating with the management company is that the barbecue ran out of gas and WE were required to replace it (another $50) - I have NEVER had a rental where the gas was not included - the management company says they purchase two tanks at the beginning of the season, which usually last all season - this means that the renters at the end of the season are likely to be screwed. What is so sad, is that could have been a terrific property: if they connected the two levels directly (from deck to patio), if they put in a real stair or groomed path down to the lake, if they fixed the lake access. All very doable...
We very much enjoyed our stay. The lake is wonderful and the house is well equipped (kitchen ware, books/dvds, lake toys). The property is very green and views of the lake are hidden a bit by trees. The access point to the lake is also a bit overgrown but I imagine there are restrictions on cutting back the foliage (that would be a very nice improvement if possible). Even so the lake is easy enough to enter and there is a very nice sandy entrance point. Again we had a lovely time and would definitely stay again in the future.
This is really a great summer house for a small family. Ample kitchen, plenty of outdoor sitting space, a cozy nook by the lake with access for swimming, kayaking, and more. We loved it!
We had a really enjoyable week at Mermaid's Rest. The house was very clean and welcoming upon arrival and is in a great location on the Cape in close proximity to Hyannis, Osterville and local area beaches. Being right on Wequaquet Lake was fantastic with use of the house's kayaks , canoe and paddleboat and a swim float. Our only wish is that the lakefront area was more usable as it's overgrown and didn't have a dock.
This property was exactly what we were looking for. The lake is so clean and the water is very warm. We had a phenomenal time and the house had everything we needed. Our only complaint was that we weren’t there longer!
After being quarantined for months, our family needed a change of scenery and some fresh air. This home being located on the lake but nearby to beaches and seafood takeout was the best of both worlds! We enjoyed fishing and many boats they provided. I was thankful that the life jackets were also provided. We spent many nights by the fire out back making smores and enjoying the hot tub. The house was clean and perfect sized for our family of 4 and Grandma who enjoyed the lower suite. The management group was also so organized and quick to respond. Would definitely rent from them again!
This house was great! We took the kayak out, and enjoyed nights in the hot tub. The house itself was clean and charming. The stairs/rail down to the lake was a little tough for a few people that came to visit. And that was the only complaint. Great property.
We loved the beach pass and lake toys! We were very glad to have rented linens and use the provided beach towels. New England vacation rentals is very professional and made it feel a lot more like a hotel rental than a personal rental (in all the good ways)!
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