Dennis, Massachusetts
A truly 18th century Cape Cod house originally built from ship timbers on Nantucket and floated over by barge to Cape Cod. With its own swimming and boating beach on freshwater Scargo Lake, the setting alone promises a memorable vacation. The property, just under 2 secluded acres, has a 200-foot lakefront with beach, boathouse with bar, kayak, canoe, and Hobie Wave catamaran sailboat. You can in the same day swim in the salt waters of Cape Cod Bay, also in the pristine water of Scargo Lake and still find time to sail around the lake and feed the ducks and swans. Just glance at the reviews below to see why people love to vacation here and often return. Click below for an elaborated description of the house and the Dennis Village area.
The house on Scargo Lake sleeps 6 in 3 air-conditioned bedrooms (an aero bed is provided for additional guests -children and teens love it) and offers a new full kitchen that opens to a charming Revolutionary era dining room with antique furnishings. The fully equipped kitchen has a huge refrigerator, Jennair stove, dishwasher, two sinks and plenty of workspace. All rooms have hardwood floors and quaint wallpaper. There are two bathrooms (one with a tub and one with a new tiled shower). Adjacent to the patio, there is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water The house has a 21st century, central air-conditioned addition: a huge second dining room and living room with four skylights and Italian marble floors with a wall of sliding glass doors that open up to an outdoor deck -a perfect place for a family gathering or barbecue (has a propane gas grill). Cable TV and WiFi are provided as are a washer & dryer and a brand new natural gas furnace and four-heating zones for off-season rentals. The 200' lakefront is ideal for outdoor dining. There is a fire pit at the lakefront where families can gather, make music, watch the moonlight on Scargo Lake, and cook around fire. We use no herbicides or pesticides on the lawn so it is very safe for children and pets. The property also has a two=bedroom genuine Cape
Cod cottage that is also available for rent (ID 324721).
Scargo Lake is famous for being serene and clean. Only sailboats, canoes, etc. are allowed. The lakefront is so quiet that one can often hear beach-goers playing at the public beach on the other side of the lake, half a mile away. Cape Cod Bay beaches (Howes and Corporation) are a 15-20 minute walk (or a 2-minute drive), so one can swim in the bay and rinse off in Scargo Lake’s crystal clear water. Mayflower beach is less than 5 minutes drive away. The lakefront has 3 entrances into the water for swimming, one a sandy beach that is great for children as it is shallow for a considerable distance before the water deepens. The lake is also excellent for sailing, canoeing or kayaking and tenants may use the Hobie Wave Catamaran sailboat, kayak, or canoe (life jackets in the boathouse-mandatory). Bass and trout fishing, including fly-fishing and ice fishing, make the lake a year-round fishing paradise. The boathouse has a bar with bar stools and large windows right on the lake.
The house is located off 6A in Dennis Village, a village unchanged since the 1950s. Although set back from the road and secluded by dense vegetation, the house is easily within walking distance of the village. The property is a short walk (5-15 minutes) from the Cape Playhouse (world famous off-Broadway theater), Cape Cinema ('art' films, not commercial fare), Cape Cod Art Museum (well worth a visit -Cape artists), local restaurants (many excellent, some exceptional) and the center of town (a gazebo). A large shopping mall is a ten-minute drive to Patriot Square. The area also has great hiking and biking trails. The reviews that follow below confirm that people love to vacation at the house on Scargo Lake, as will you.
There is a second, smaller two-bedroom cottage (ID 324721) on the same two-acre property that sleeps six. It is also available for rent for a family that wants to rent both houses at the same time for a larger group of friends and extended family members. Look on the same website at ID 324721.
We thoroughly enjoyed the grounds and location of this home. The house itself is quirky, but interesting. It had everything we needed for a fun family trip. Verity was easy to communicate with- an excellent host.
Our third visit- all in the autumn - when most of the tourists are gone and there is no ninety minute vehicle delay to get across the bridges to the Cape. Beware- several of the upscale restaurants are closed except weekends, so make reservations in advance. It is an historic property so the original part of the house will feel somewhat small, but the updated living/dining areas are huge. A large property and completely secluded from neighbors. We will be back.
beautiful property , lovely house Verity is awesome !!!!!
We so enjoy the pond and being so close to the ocean
Nice family time. House was clean and inviting
Truly private lakefront with a huge yard and all the amenities you need to get on the lake. No sandy beach but the lake is shallow and rock-free for 20+ feet from the shore so wading and dunking is OK for the kids. After that mind your children because the lake quickly gets deep. No currents or waves on the lake. The house is quaint and very well appointed. The boathouse/bar is a must at dawn. The owner is super!
We had a magical vacation at this very special house.The location was perfect with fabulous restaurants and amazing beaches.It was great to really spend time in this part of Cape Cod and our dog absolutely loved the pond.
The house and facilities were real nice. The property was beautiful. Secluded yet very close to stores and restaurants. The lake was crystal clear.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time renting this house. It was full of charm. The property is good-sized and private while still being Lake front. The lake is spectacular; clean and clear. The property is centrally located so getting around was a breeze. We had bad weather the first day which caused a power outage throughout town, but the owner was wonderful in letting us know the latest info, where to eat, etc. She was responsive and caring throughout our stay. Will definitely come back to visit!
Quaint cape cod cottage on a beautiful private property right on Scargo lake. The house has a beautiful addition that is all windows giving the house a great open and airy feel. Great place for large families to gather. Perfect location close to beaches and Dennis village. The property is stocked with tons of water toys, kayaks, canoes, and even a sail boat. Perfect yard for kids to play all day. Hope to return next summer!
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