Sprawling home on large, 18-acre estate in Brewster, near the bay beaches

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Sunset over Cape Cod Bay At Ellis Landing

East portion of backyard in late afternoon, overlooked by Buddha from the deck

Front of house seen from Old King’s Highway

Breezeway entrance to sitting area adjoined to kitchen.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Gym

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Brewster, MA

Ocean Edge Golf Club8 min walk
Nickerson State Park3 min drive
Breakwater Beach4 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue room upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bunkbeds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Middle Upstairs

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Pink Room Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled on Brewster’s Old King’s Highway, in the heart of Brewster, is this expansive, private, 17.5-acre estate with a massive landscaped back yard, incredible walking access to pristine Bay beaches and tidal flats at Ellis Landing, direct access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and 800’ private shore front on secluded Blueberry Pond, one of Brewster's best kept secrets.

The property is immediately adjacent to the Ocean Edge Resort Spa, on Main Street. It is capped by a lovingly restored, art-adorned, book-filled, 5 bedroom, 2 bath family home which sleeps 10 comfortably. Beach gear available for use includes two kayaks, three bicycles, two windsurfers, a light metal fishing boat, and a smaller hand-cart-mounted skiff for use on the Pond, with rods, reels and lightweight fishing tackle.

A gorgeous, updated and fully-equipped marble eat-in kitchen and great room is open and inviting, as is the large, furnished deck and additional stone terrace and breezeway facing the massive, private back yard. Pet-friendly, with expansive grounds and even an old-fashioned wood tree swing, this is a much-loved, multi-generational Brewster family property and an awesome opportunity for an extended family or multi-family stay.

We look forward to hosting your family or group in historic Brewster!

Property manager

James P McGinnis

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea Street Beach Just 1.6 miles from house

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

I require a $250 pet cleaning fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. Rentals in June, July, and August must be Saturday-to-Saturday weekly rentals only.

2. Guests may use kayaks, windsurfers, small boat. Life vests required for children on the water, and bike helmets for all riders. Both are available.

3. Garage doors must be closed at night.

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 C0245780410

About the area

Brewster

Located in Brewster, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore, while West Dennis Beach and Cape Cod Inflatable Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Orleans Bowling Center, or check out an event or a game at Veterans Field. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.

Brewster, MA

What's nearby

Ocean Edge Golf Club - 8 min walk
Rail Trail Bike Shop - 2 min drive
Nickerson State Park - 3 min drive
Breakwater Beach - 4 min drive
Skaket Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

Hyannis Transportation Center - 29 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬7 min drive
‪Rock Harbor Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
‪Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
‪Hog Island Beer Co. - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sprawling home on large, 18-acre estate in Brewster, near the bay beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sprawling home on large, 18-acre estate in Brewster, near the bay beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sprawling home on large, 18-acre estate in Brewster, near the bay beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sprawling home on large, 18-acre estate in Brewster, near the bay beaches located?

This family-friendly Brewster holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Edge Golf Club and Cape Cod Beaches. Linnell Landing Beach and Nickerson State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brigid M.

12 June 2024

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

Great family vacation!

My family and I- ranging in age from 6 months to 74 years- thoroughly enjoyed our week in this home. It was spacious, comfortable, and well appointed. The large back yard was ideal for play with small children, and the walk to Blueberry Pond was beautiful. Brewster is centrally located to many of the places we love on the Cape, so we never drove more than 10-15 minutes to our favorite beaches and restaurants! Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emily S.

9 May 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay for the Brewster in Bloom weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

28 Apr 2024

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

Fantastic property that served our family very well!

Great location! Easy access to the rail trail for biking, quick ride to the beach right down the street. Everything was conveniently located in close proximity to the house. Home is nice and spacious for a larger group. The back deck is great for lounging outside. Beautiful, newer kitchen was well used. Homeowner is a thorough communicator. Thank you, Jim, we had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy K.

23 Apr 2024

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

Biking in Brewster

The house was very comfortable for 8 people. 3 generations and we found lots to do. Jim was very helpful and we enjoyed his lengthy instructions about the house, the suggestions of activities and restaurants. Being on the rail trail was an added bonus.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashish S.

1 Jan 2024

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

A great winter get away

We had our family of 10 with age ranges from 3 - 80. The property was located well near grocery shops, restaurants, and fire wood. The owner was highly responsive and resolved any questions raised quickly. The two best things about the property for us were - The Kitchen and the bedrooms. Plenty of beds for everyone to sleep comfortably. Kitchen has all the needed utensils, equipment, silverware. We had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Auburn

2 Dec 2023

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

Greta house with great location

Perfect stay for our annual vacation with friends, this was the second time we stayed here. Kids and adults loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

28 Nov 2023

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

Quick getaway

Our time in Brewster was fantastic! The house and grounds were spacious and absolutely beautiful. We will definitely return. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

26 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving stay

Beautiful house and awesome property. Close to everything. Would have liked to stay longer and wish I had brought binoculars for viewing the birds in the pond. There were several varieties of ducks but I would have liked to be able to identify them better.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

29 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful home for large family

10 of us stayed very comfortably in this well appointed home, in a convenient location. Definitely recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

22 Aug 2023

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

Sunsets & Serenity

This was the perfect spot for our family vacation . My parents, siblings, and our spouses & children decided on this place. We loved the location, we took the backyard path to the bike trail everyday. The beach was a short walk away. We brought our car down to drop off our chairs etc. then walked or biked down. Ellis Landing Beach was the perfect spot to watch the sunset. We ate dinner in the back deck almost every night and enjoyed the privacy of the sprawling backyard. The house was clean and had plenty of accommodations for all of us to have our space. There were 7 adults, 2 teens, and a 6 year old. We all had a wonderful week! Jim was on hand to answer the few questions I had, and responded right away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

21 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful property, great location.

This house had plenty of room for the entire family, and enough yard and deck space to host extended family in the afternoon and evenings. Our host brought fresh hanging flowers and replaced a broken firepit one day as well. He truly cared about us having the best experience and the property looking great. Like all of Cape Cod, there were busy times of day on the road out front, but it was never noisy, and it wasn't impossible to get in and out of the driveway. We have stayed in the Yarmouth area in years past and we found that Brewster is much more "central" to the things we like to do. We were much closer to the National Seashore, the Wellfleet Audubon Sanctuary, downtown Chatham and even the couple locations in Yarmouth we like to visit were easy to get back to. Great bookstore, coffee, bakery, beach and restaurants all within walking distance and the Cape Cod Rail trail is accessible from a walking path in the back yard OR just a short ride/walk down the street. We will definitely be considering this property again when we return to the Cape.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Charlottesville, VA

5 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Home for our Family Vacation

A beautiful property with lots of room to play and equipment we could use. Our host was so responsive and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy D.

1 Aug 2023

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

Family Fun

We enjoyed our stay at your home. Well appointed home and lots of space. Close to the beach and eating places. Loved riding our bikes. Owner was quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend for a family get together!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

31 July 2023

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

family re-unite

We've made a tradition of 3 generations spending a week together at the beach each summer. We have stayed in many homes and this was the best. The owner was very responsive with our questions and needs, the location is wonderful and the kids had more than enough room to run around. The grandma and grandpa, as well as our adult children were very happy. The cousins always love spending time together. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

29 July 2023

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

Exceptional

The house was exactly as advertised, and more. Spacious, beautiful and very well equipped. Two families had plenty of space to gather, and the location was very convenient to beaches, biking and dining. Jim is a very generous and responsive host. We could not have asked for more.We loved our week there. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

2 July 2023

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

Convenient, Spacious and Comfortable!

Our family enjoyed everything about this house! Jim, the owner was extremely helpful and available. We had rented two homes for our family reunion. The second home was in walking/biking distance and waterfront, with a great beach! Our grandchildren flew kits, rode bikes, played soccer, hide and seek and swam and snorkeled every day! Walking to JT's food and ice cream, bakeries, the bookstore and the convenient store kept us on foot and leaving the cars parked! The bike trails are right behind this house! Highly recommended for riding and walking!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige T., Philadelphia, PA

9 Oct 2022

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

Great Location and beautiful home!

This home was perfect for family to stay together for a wedding weekend! There were tons of rooms to choose from a couple bathrooms, and ample space in the kitchen, living room, porch, and deck to gather with family visiting from near and far. The location is also close to everything you could possibly need! Highly recommend this listing!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

5 Oct 2022

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

Great property for MILs 75th bday celebration!

Property was beautiful. Close to stores, beaches and all routes for traveling the Cape. Very clean and Jim was quick to respond with the couple questions we had. Would absolutely rent here again and recommend to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer D., Farmville

13 Aug 2022

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

Perfect for family gatherings

Great location. Plenty of space indoors and out for large families.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

26 July 2022

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

Unbelievable Experience in Brewster

We stumbled across this property while looking for a place to stay in Brewster for a wedding and week-long vacation. We absolutely loved it. The property itself was huge, and the house felt comfortably lived in. The convenience factor was tremendous (less than a minute drive to Ocean Edge Resort, gas/groceries/liquor directly across the street, great restaurants, beach and other activities all within walking distance). The owner was super attentive and responsive when contacted. Highly recommended for a family trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hedy W.

18 July 2022

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

Great spot for family vacation.

The house was spacious and accommodated our extended family well. There was a cabinet of spices for our use. The write up stated “pet friendly” but Mr McGinnis changed the policy but not the write up. The upstairs shower didn’t drain very well and was fixed, but still continued to pool ankle deep water. . There was no direct hook up with the rail trail which was disappointing. However we were completely comfortable there and I would rent this property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mary G.

21 June 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Brewster stay

The house is lovely and well appointed. After a few glitches in the beginning (owner resolved the issues) very disappointed that the hiking trail was not cleared. We were so excited about taking daily hikes to Blueberry Pond and could not do so. Great location and a great house for family gathering!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

17 June 2022

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

Magical Wedding Weekend in Brewster

Beautiful and spacious property. Perfect gathering place for family in town for a big wedding at Ocean Edge. Easy walk to Ocean Edge, beach, market, restaurants. Property very well equipped from SodaStream to croquet set.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

31 May 2022

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

Best Family Reunion Spot EVER!!!

Our family just spent several days at Jim's wonderful home and the gorgeous and surrounding it. We had a WONDERFUL time. Great house for large gatherings. We had folks from 3 to 73 and a great time was had by all! Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pathfinder Tree S.

28 Feb 2022

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

All expectations exceeded

The property and home was as advertised. Highly recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by James P McGinnis

Renewable energy investment banker based in New York, and a life-long Brewster summer resident. I'm a member of the fourth generation of family members who have been coming to Brewster. Father of three girls. Harvard College and Business School graduate. Avid biker, fitness enthusiast.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this property in 2006 from a member of the Hopkins Family, whose ancestor arrived on the Mayflower, and who had continuously owned this property (and a few others nearby) for more than three hundred years. It has an enormous, private, peaceful backyard abutting wooded acreage with a private path leading to the Cape Cod Rail Trail and a large shorefront along a stunning freshwater body called Blueberry Pond.

What makes this property unique

More than a beach cottage, this is a solid, full year-round house with wood-burning iron stove, a modernized marble kitchen with stone floor, and a beautiful, peaceful deck overlooking a massive backyard, from which you can see a scenic duck pond and the occasional deer grazing. Yet, our home is in the midst of a perfect part of Brewster, close to ice cream, restaurants, fresh seafood shops, the Ocean Edge Resort and an uncrowded white sandy beach at Ellis Landing, about 0.2 miles to the north.