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Charming Harwich Village Home with Large Lawn

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Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Harwich, MA
  • Harwich Port
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Allen Harbor Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bank Street Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming Harwich Village Home with Large Lawn

Sunny, comfortable home at 34 Oak Street near Harwich Village with large lawn for outdoor games and family fun. Badminton, croquet and ping pong table in garage all set up. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an outdoor shower. All rooms have been freshly painted and floors refinished or carpeted. The home is next to tennis courts, ball fields, playground and the bike path. Easy access to beaches and golf courses. Cable TV, DVD and high speed internet access are included. Bank Street beach is the nearest beach 1.5 miles. For more details and descriptions about the house, grounds, and activities, send e-mail to athorndike@ and we will send you our 34 Oak Street Information Brochure. This property rents on a weekly basis from Saturday to Saturday during July and August.

Property manager

Ellen Thorndike

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0138791260

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harwich

Located in Harwich, this holiday home is by the sea. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and West Dennis Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Cape Cod Lavender Farm and Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Harwich, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Lavender Farm - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harwich Port - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Allen Harbor Marina - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bank Street Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • West Dennis Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brax Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ember Coal Fired Pizza & Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sundae School Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Short 'n' Sweet - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Harwich Village Home with Large Lawn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Harwich Village Home with Large Lawn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Harwich Village Home with Large Lawn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Harwich Village Home with Large Lawn located?

This family-friendly Harwich holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Cod Lavender Farm and Cranberry Valley Golf Course. Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great yard

Awesome outside area, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific place!

We loved our stay! Fantastic location right across from the tennis and pickleball courts and walking distance to Harwich Village. Comfortable home with all that you need and great for entertaining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location with plenty of room

Wonderful
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Fun Family Home

My family so enjoyed this house and its quirky back staircase and crow's nest. We played badminton in the yard every day, as well as ping-pong. Then we had a pickleball tournament across the street at the park. It's comfortable and restful. Also, we loved the easy access to the bike path.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation spot!

We have been vacationing in the Harwich area for well over 30 years, so we know a great vacation spot! The house is situated next to the bike path and across from Brooks Park, which made it so we did not have to get in the car to play tennis and ride to First Crush Winery and Devil's Purse Brewery. The quaint older home provided enough room for our large family and the garage hang-out was the best! We played ping pong every day and the older kids enjoyed the badminton in the spacious yard. It was a very short drive to either Red River Beach or Harwichport. The owners were gracious and communication was excellent! Thank you for sharing your home with us for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

christine e.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Property needs work

You could not raise many windows due to poor condition. Screens were missing. Air conditioning was insufficient. Front door had no screen. There was nowhere to store food due to too many dishes. House was musty and buggy. Ping pong table did provide amusement, as did the large screen TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Cape Vacation

We had a great family vacation at the Thorndike house! There were 10 of us including 5 adults and 5 kids aged 4-11. The house was a rambling older home with a lot of personality and room for everyone to find space to “get away”. Kitchen was very well-equipped with everything you could possibly need. It happened to be the hottest and most humid week on the Cape of the summer so the upstairs bedrooms that didn’t have AC got quite warm but it was unusual weather for the Cape. Every day was a beach day and our favorites were Sheep Pond, Paine’s Creek and Mayflower beach. Everyone especially enjoyed the Double Deuce garage with the ping pong table and large sitting area for watching a movie at night. The house had plenty of beach and sports equipment for all ages! The owners were very responsive to our questions. All in all my family had a wonderful time at the Thorndike house! Great value!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house for a big family; great location!

I’ve been coming to Harwich almost every summer all my life, but never stayed in Harwich Center before. It was amazing! This house is directly across from Brooks Park and on the bike path. It’s a five-minute drive to the beach. We really enjoyed the park (especially the playground, craft fair, & concert at the gazebo!) with our young kids. The house itself is a huge old home from the 1800s with tons of charm and cool little details everywhere. Plenty of bedrooms for everyone (most with a/c) and the main living area is open, so it worked great for our group (two families with young kids). Note that the upstairs twin bedroom is accessed through one of the queen bedrooms - perfect for us with our kids but something to note for other groups (although there is actually a small 2nd back staircase leading down from that twin bedroom). The “Double deuce” garage is awesome - it’s basically an extra living/rec room, perfect for when grown ups want to keep hanging out after the kids go to bed and don’t want to worry about waking them up! We really appreciated the garage’s extra fridge and beach supplies. The outdoor shower was lovely. Despite the central location, the large yard was quite private due to the hedges. The only thing that could be improved would be adding a/c to all bedrooms (although maybe not possible in such an old house?). Overall, I can’t say enough about this place. We hope to return in a future year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well-loved family home

Older well-loved home that's perfect for families. Great in-town location, with outdoor space and plenty for kids to do/explore -- as my son said, it's clear that the owners enjoy welcoming guests into their home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room and a great location

We loved our week here. My family of five adults had plenty of space to spread out and relax. This is a cool old house with a different room to fit every mood. We loved the location right on the rail trail and across the street from the high school and Brooks Park. We had everything we needed. The Double Deuce adds a party-in-the-garage feel that you're not likely to find anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories Abound!

This beautiful home just spoke the memories of all the years from its walls!!! We had a wonderful stay... plenty of space and sleeping areas. The proximity to beaches and town is perfect! The garage rec and outside area were great for our active kids!!! Hone owners were attentive and responsive!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a large family gathering

I highly recommend the location for a large family gathering. We had up to 14 people stay and it worked out great. There were a ton of amenities and plenty of beds for everyone. Everything was clean and in place when we arrived. Probably the only downside was the in-unit A/C given the high heat we've had this summer - it took a few days to get the temp in the house right for everybody.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven H., Sturbridge, MA

We had another wonderful week at the Cape House.

This was our 9th year staying here. Everything was clean and neat, and some places were freshly painted. We are always impressed by how well the house is maintained. The location by the park, the bike trail, stores , restaurants, and beaches is ideal. The garage, turned rec room, has a ping pong table, flat screen TV, couches, and chairs. It also holds sporting equipment for use in the spacious yard, or taking to the beach! My family says that our week here is the highlight of the year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David C., Needham, MA

We Love This House!!

My sister and I have come to Harwichport for our family reunion since 1993. This year was exceptional because my parents had their great grandchildren and many out of state and country, grandchildren coming. We knew that there was going to be a lack of room at the beach house so we started to look for another house and luckily, Carolyn found the 34 Oak St. house. 6 Bedroom's 2 bathrooms and a great out door shower. We chose this home because of the guest capacity and it's location to activities but the Double Deuce was the icing on the cake and the center of attraction for the kids every night. This home has everything that you need for Cape vacation. Just bring linens and towels. Alan and Ellen made the arrangements simple and everything they say on HomeAway is as described and even better. Clean, nice beds, plenty of utensils, nice cookware, washer / dryer and a great location. Thank you so much to the Thorndike's for letting us stay at your awesome home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charley E.

We keep coming back

We have rented 34 0ak Street for the second half of June every year for the last 10 years. It has lots of bedrooms so we invite family and friends every year and never run out of space. Our grandchildren for a long time thought this was where we lived, because they got so used to seeing us here. We like the Cape Cod vibe, hiking, eating out, exploring the Cape and having our annual family vaction here. Love the big yard and the family badmitten games.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

This property was perfect for our active group.

We have an active group of children and grandchildren, and the lawn activities and games kept everybody happy!

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Thorndike

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We live in Stowe, Vermont, but the charms of the Cape have drawn us there for 30 years. We stayed at the house while my father was alive, and inherited it when he passed away in 2006. It continues to be a family treasure for us.

Why they chose this property

The house, grounds, and location have earned the nickname "The Fun House" among the neighbors. Badminton, barbecuing, ping pong, big screen viewing in the Double Deuce (i.e., the garage converted into a lounge and play area), and water fights with the hose keep things jumping.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the on-site activities, nearby activities including the bike path (which runs along the boundary of the property behind screening), tennis courts and pickle ball courts, childrens playground across Oak Street at Brooks Park, golf courses, and beaches (take your pick - Nantucket Sound, Atlantic Ocean, fresh water ponds, or Cape Cod Bay) are readily accessible.

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