OCEANFRONT! STEPS to Shore!

Barnstable, Massachusetts
$713 avg/night
Minimum Stay 6 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 6 nights

Min Stay

Listed rates reflect weekly stays. From November through April, shorter stays may be available upon request. Contact the owners for flexible options and adjusted per-night pricing.

One-of-a-kind Barnstable three bedroom home which you will not experience oceanfront living anywhere else like this! It is set out beyond all other houses which provide UNBEATABLE sunrises and sunsets, as well as incredible views of Barnstable Harbor to Sandy Neck. The house is practically one with the ocean with EVERY room having oceanfront views. No need to even move out of the house to see and be part of ocean life -- you're simply part of it inside the home. It's all-access ocean 24/7.

Witness the most beautiful sunrises! Not an early bird No worries! There's no need to move or completely wake-up or go outside to see them. Just stay in your bed, peek open your eyes, and watch the stunning sunrises. Or head out to the upper or lower balcony, or sit comfortably in the front yard with a coffee and be stunned by the view. Just watch the sunrise and roll back over and finish your restful sleep. But fair warning: you won't want to because there's too much to do!

Miss the sunrise, no worries! Just look to the West and watch the most moving sunsets during the evening. Again, you can view it while in the house or outside in our cozy Adirondack chairs. Don't forget your favorite beverage!

Take a leisurely walk to Barnstable Village to dine or shop at the many restaurants, antique shops, comedy club (theater), village market, ice cream shop, Day Spa, and library (oldest in the country). Take a walk or trolley ride to Mill Way Beach/Barnstable Harbor, go deep-sea fishing, high-speed rib touring, learn about the area on an eco-tour, go whale watching, dining on the harbor, or simply just be at the house and absorb the views and ocean breezes.

Some of the Barnstable Village Restaurant and Stores:
Barnstable Tuscan Cuisine
Nirvana Coffee Company
Barnstable Market
Dolphin Restaurant
Mattakeese Wharf
Osterville Fish Too
Salon and Spa

The house is located in a very desirable, sought-after area (where the ocean meets land) of a beautiful and VERY QUIET multi-million dollar neighborhood. In addition to our beautiful Barnstable Village, the house is located just minutes drive/trolley to downtown Main St. Hyannis shops, too many restaurants to mention, Barnstable Airport to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard, Hyannis Golf Club, Cape Cod Melody Tent to see great entertainment ( the Kennedy Museum, and ferries to Nantucket or Martha Vineyard. Relax, enjoy a BBQ, take a hot outdoor shower, and enjoy the sea breezes.

Don't Pack Anything! We've provided everything for you so you don't have to bring it. We provided big fluffy beach towels, high-quality linens, bath towels, beach towels, and beach chairs. We've provided all the information for bike rentals, kayak rentals, fishing rentals, and what else to do in the area.

Beach Pass:
A beach pass is included and allows unlimited free access for one car to all Town of Barnstable public and resident-only beaches, including Sandy Neck, Craigville Beach, Veterans Beach, Kalmus Beach, Sea Street Beach, Dowses Beach, Millway Beach, Loop Beach, Covell Beach, Hathaway's Pond, Hamblin's Pond, Lovell's Pond, Waquaquet Lake, Joshua's Pond, and Eugenia Fortes Beach. That's an additional 15 Cape Cod beaches you have complete and free access!

Adventure-Seekers:
Perhaps try something new like ocean kayaking where you can schedule a 1 or 2 person (or more) kayak at the beach house for the week, complete with life vests, instruction, and delivery/pick-up. The immediate area is written in many guidebooks as an oasis for ocean kayaking! Kayak over to sandbars as they await at low tide and become your stunning private oasis. A ''must-do'' is the large high-speed jet-propelled whale watch yacht docked at Barnstable Harbor. The whales are amazing and always there! Guests also rave about the Barnstable Harbor Ecotour available from Barnstable Harbor. If you like speed and ocean, head over to Cape Rib Tour that brings guests on speed-focused 2 1/2-hour Whale Watch tour from Barnstable Harbor or a 1-hour speed ride from Barnstable Harbor through the Cape Cod Canal.
See websites for information on the below:
Hyannis Whale Watch, Barnstable Harbor
Barnstable Harbor Ecotour, Barnstable Harbor
Cape Rib Tours, Barnstable Harbor

If you windsurf or sail, bring those too! You can easily haul a 420 onto the yard for safekeeping -- and windsurfers will find it an easy step on and off.

Children:
This house is great for children! The small yard is perfect for children to keep themselves busy. The private ocean beach directly in front of our house will keep any child busy for hours with its endless collection of shells and ocean-life. We supply the beach chairs for you!

Carless:
If you want to go on vacation and never touch your car during your stay, this is the spot for you. Between the walking distance nearby restaurants, Barnstable Market, beaches, whale watching, antiquing, and trolley -- you'll never have to get into your car until it's time to go home! Which, of course, you won't want to do when you see the view we have for you!

Foodies:
Come have a busy day swimming, clamming, fishing, whale watching, biking, shopping, etc. and then end the day with a walk to one of our nearby restaurants. That's right, you can WALK to these restaurants! You can dine at the Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern ( or The Dolphin Restaurant ( or Mattakeese Wharf Restaurant ( and a leisurely walk on home via moonlight. Don't forget Smitty's Ice Cream ( right in the village!

Fish and catch your stripers for dinner!
Cast your line in front of the house rent your gear nearby and catch some striped bass for dinner! You'll have company early morning and evening as fisherman-in-the-know often stand nearby and/or float on by in boats to catch the fish. Many times you'll even witness them jumping from the water. Nearby Barnstable Marine sells bait and lets you know what the fishies are biting on.

Come stay and have a great time!

FAQ: Beach Just Steps Away
Is the beach in front super sandy
The beach in front is a mixture of sand, shell, and rock. It's not a sandy beach that you dig your toes into. I provide a beach pass that allows free entry into all local area beaches and ponds to give the sandy-toes fix.

Do you swim at the beach
Yes, we all swim here. The best time to swim is at high tide. The tides change every 6 hours. You will see two tides (high/low or low/high every 12 hours.

Can you swim at low tide
Yes, my preference remains at high tide. I prefer at low tide to take a kayak (rental information provided) and head out to the sandbars that occur out front. Or, do something else (like hangout in the yard, walk the beach, etc.) and wait for high tide. I also include a beach pass that allows you entry into all the area beaches.

Is the view obstructed
It is an unobstructed waterfront view. Enjoy and be amazed!

Can I bring more than two cars
We are very close to the ocean - our parking is limited to 2 cars.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 1250 Sq Ft (116 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Outdoor Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • M G.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Really nice property with great Bay Area views from all the rooms. My family and I enjoyed our visit and would stay there again in near future. Shannon is a very accommodating host.

  • Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    The rooms were very clean. Shannon, the host, got back to me almost immediately to answer any questions I had. There was a beautiful view from every room.

  • Beth Ann M.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Home was great. BEAUTIFUL views. Tons of peace & quiet. Close to restaurants, shopping, touristy options & larger beaches (if desired). Owners were easy to reach & kind. Highly recommend

  • Sue C.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Beautiful home. Exceptionally clean and well organized. Everything you need and more. Views of Sunsets on one side and views of sunrises on the other. Couldn’t ask for better place. Would definitely go back.

  • betsy d.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 6, 2024

    Lovely home! One of a kind location. Well appointed and nothing missing! Clean and wonderful.

  • Amanda M.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    The house is beautiful and the location could not have been better! Shannon was great! Thank you so much! We watched the sunrise from bed and sunset in the adirondack chairs by the beach. Will definitely be back to stay here again next year!

  • Kristan P.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    Shannon was great and responsive as promised. The house was perfect, views were incredible and our stay was super peaceful and relaxing!

  • Christopher B.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2023

    Stayed Oct 21, 2023

    My wife and I rented the place for a week in late October and were joined mid-week by another couple. We had a wonderful time, and would gladly rent this place again. There was excellent communication with the host before and during the rental. The kitchen is well stocked. There were also plenty of blankets, extra sheets, towels, etc. to go around. Of note, there is one fantastic bedroom on the 2nd floor, and two acceptable rooms, which are comfortable, but not as grand as the one with views north/east/west and access to the 2nd floor porch. The 1/2 bath downstairs is quite small. You also should pay attention to tides, as a walk on the rocky beach is limited to an hour or so on either side of low tide. There are strict warnings about staying within the property lines above the high-tide line. Plan accordingly. Overall, we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay with excellent sunrise/sunsets and views of the waterfowl, boats and distant lighthouse. Convenient to Barnstable village and close enough to the mid-cape and Hyannis ferries.

  • Carol B.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2023

    Stayed Jul 22, 2023

    The house is located in a very very nice neighborhood and was so clean and immaculate. It had everything that we needed for our week long stay. The views of the water, sunrises, sunsets and the lighthouse off in the distance were absolutely beautiful !!! It was quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The information packet that Shannon sends a couple weeks before your stay has everything in it that you need to know about the property and area. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.

  • Dana L.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2023

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    We all enjoyed our stay in Barnstable. The cottage had excellent views of the harbor. Each of the three bedrooms had its own harbor view. We enjoyed a wonderful week of whale watching, fine food, and an excellent place to stay. Barnstable was the perfect place to begin exploring the rest of Cape Cod.

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$713+
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