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Classic Cape Cod Cottage - Steps from Beach!

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A dead-end mostly dirt/sand road means little traffic (but ice cream trucks).
Aerial view of neighborhood - The Simpson Cottage is indicated by the arrow
Front Porch
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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West Dennis, MA
  • Bass River Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • West Dennis Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sea Street Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Bedroom (Back)

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Bedroom (Front)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Second Floor Bedroom (Middle)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Classic Cape Cod Cottage - Steps from Beach!

Thank you for your interest in the Simpson Cottage!

This 1930's cottage is a throwback to old Cape Cod and has been enjoyed by my family since then. It's been described as a real 'Summer of '42' cottage if you've seen the movie. Sandy feet and wet towels are really no big deal.

With five bedrooms and 1.5 baths, it can accommodate a large family and is great for kids. The maximum occupancy is 10 people. There is plenty of room to spread out, with an eat-in kitchen, large living room, front porch, and room to lay out in the sun on the side of the house.

The cottage sits about 100 yards from a semi-private sand beach (shared with other houses in the area) where you can walk along the shore for miles, fish, or head down to the public beach in West Dennis for a more lively atmosphere.

There is a shower head with cold and hot water outside for rinsing the salt and sand off, but it is not enclosed.

The cottage has off-street parking for four cars, and there is no street parking available in the neighborhood.

The cottage is regularly served by ice cream trucks.

Keywords: Cottage, family, close to the ocean, pet-friendly, dog, dogs, Dennis, Yarmouth, Hyannis, Lighthouse Inn, Swan River, Bass River

Property manager

Steve Simpson

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 C0224010750

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Dennis

Located in West Dennis, this cottage is near the beach. West Dennis Beach is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. Bass River Sports World and Skull Island are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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West Dennis, MA

What's nearby

  • Bass River Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Dennis Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swan Pond River - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sea Street Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cape Cod Inflatable Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 26 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Sam’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sundae School - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Cod Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clancy's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Cape Cod Cottage - Steps from Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Classic Cape Cod Cottage - Steps from Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Cape Cod Cottage - Steps from Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Classic Cape Cod Cottage - Steps from Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and West Dennis Beach. Bass River Lighthouse and Swan Pond River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kate D.

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

Kate

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Amazing location

We loved being so close to the beach and the neighborhood playground. The house was clean and exactly as described. Enough room for everyone. Host was responsive and helpful. Definitely would stay again !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Take me back to old Cape Cod!

Staying at this charming cottage was a wonderful Cape Cod experience for my family and I. This was our 10th Cape vacation, and although all we're special, this may have been my favorite spot. To start, the location is sublime. Situated on Nantucket Sound where the water is calm and warm, the house is located about 150 feet from the sand, and 200 from the water at the neighborhood beach. If you want a livelier beach scene, it's also walking distance to West Dennis Beach, Swan River, and Bass River, and an easy bike ride to any number of South shore beaches between Yarmouth and Dennisport. The wonderfully engaging and communicative owner offered lots of guidance about the property and the area, and was available for questions and advice prior to and throughout our stay. Again, I've had a number of great Cape experiences and this may have been my favorite. I highly recommend this property, especially if you're looking to immerse yourself in the spirit of old Cape Cod.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

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

Awesome Vacation

The house is exactly as described. We loved the rustic atmosphere of the house. It was cool with the windows open with the ocean breeze. The best part was the closeness to the ocean. We spent every morning there with our coffee. The neighbors were very friendly and we enjoyed visiting. Will definitely rent again if we can coordinate times.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanine M.

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

Simple No Frills Beach Outdated Cottage

My family stayed for 2 weeks, July 22nd to August 5th. The first week was oppressive, humid and the second level of the cottage was awful. Even with fans it was extremely hot and muggy. It is not insulated and there's no movement of air. The first floor was tolerable with windows open and a breeze. I selected this cottage because of the proximity to the beach, and the amount of people that it held for my family. The size and location of the cottage is great and cannot be changed! That is the biggest attraction to the cottage, I have been staying at the Cape for well over 20 years and this is the first time I've stayed at this cottage. There were a few things that I did need to pick up to make my stay more comfortable at Big Lots. The beds could be updated for adults. It was nice to have two toilets and two showers. One shower is outside and not covered. The furniture is outdated, uncomfortable but functional. The stove is in decent condition, the microwave needs updating. There were plenty of plates, dishes, cups, spoons, etc. For cooking, the outdoor grill is rusted and broken and needs to be updated. There's no backyard for the kids however the beach is close and a small playground is close by that the kids can enjoy. The price point was definitely competitive, especially for the proximity to the beach and the amount of people it slept. The second floor needs to be insulated/cooled. The neighborhood is safe/quiet. I'm a low-key renter, process was simple quick, no issues.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great Beach Vacation

This is no-frills house that is very comfortable and functional and great for sleeping lots of people. We had family of all ages come and visit and we walked a quick walk to the beach a couple times a day where the water was warm. (We are used to colder parts of the Atlantic ocean.) We were also able to walk down the beach to a another swim place, a tidal river beach which the kids loved. All communication was very clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette S.

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

Great place.

We enjoyed the cabin, having the ocean so close and for Steve being just an email away when needed. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Great beach stay

Had a wonderful beach vacation stay here! The house is ‘rustic’ and dated however a charming beach cottage. It wasn’t too hot while we were there but without a breeze i could see it getting pretty hot. Had everything we needed, very close to a wonderful little beach. Steve was helpful and great to communicate with. Recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

frank w.

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

Very close to the beach

Owner was very pleasant to deal with. We arrived 3 days late due to a hurricane and the owner worked with us to accommodate our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Perfect getaway

Better than expected and exactly what was needed. Perfect weather for sleeping while listening to the ocean through open windows. Rustic cape living, dinners on the screen porch and plenty of room for lazy movie days during the rain. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

robert h.

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

Private beach get away

The cottage was just as it was described. The location is great and being so close to a private beach is ideal. The cottage is a little rustic inside but well worth it when you see what other places in the neighborhood rent for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

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

We really enjoyed this cottage.

The renting process was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Great location!

We loved our stay. Cottage is perfect for a family, easy walk to beach and everything on site for a comfortable stay. Park just down the road and some nice restaurants within walking distance too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Enjoyable

Location is great, walk to small sandy beach. Also close to the large public beach. Cottage as described, rustic cape cod, no frills but simple and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

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

Great beachside retreat

This was such a perfect location - steps from the beach with friendly neighbors all around. The house was rustic but fit 8 people comfortably; everyone had their own bed. Kitchen came equipped with all appliances and the smart TV was great for rainy days. Loved the property and had such a fun stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Yvonne L.

Liked: Check-in, location

Vacation with family

You can’t beat the location of the property. The house itself needs lots of work. The heat was unbearable even with the fans on that we left 2 days early. The furniture was dirty, lots of stains on the chairs and sofa, queen bed was supported by books etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmel R.

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

60 seconds to the beach!

This 2 level property in a very quaint neighborly section is extremely well suited for families! Ample space for many adults & kids alike to feast & entertain be it private beach time or night-time board games. A bright airy front porch perfect for that morning cuppa jo with snippets of wildlife such as rabbits & colorful birds I can’t name; a super stuffed living room sectional for the rained-in readers (it happens!) or late night movies (we hooked up our Netflix using iPhone w/ cottage WiFi.) A day trip to the *friendliest dog town EVER* Provincetown (you must!) is about an hour. Treks out for ice cream won’t be a problem I believe they’re fortunately located every 6 blocks in every town. A true heritage cottage in its own right but with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Great cottage for a large family

This is large cottage right near the beach. No A/C but plenty of fans are provided along with the ocean breeze so it was very comfortable. Plenty of beach chairs as well. Steve is great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

michelle r.

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

Simple family fun

We had a great time. The property is rustic, but generally clean and had plenty of room for our family. The location is great. There are extra blankets if you need them. We didn’t. There were games and cable and WiFi for non beach times. There were all necessary kitchen items and tons of beach supplies. If you are heat sensitive and have a truly hot week, it can be difficult without air conditioning if the breeze is not coming off the ocean. So some people may want to consider that. But if you are looking for a family-sized place, close to the ocean and don’t mind a little bit of old-fashioned cape cod living, this place is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Quaint Cottage

Loved our stay in this rustic quaint cottage with lots of history.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

We loved every minute of this vacation!

This cottage was clean and roomy. We were steps away from the beach and could not have asked for anything more. I do have to add that dealing with the owners of this property was amazingly easy. We had a few questions upon arrival and we were responded to withing minutes. I would recommend anyone looking for a simple fun vacation to try this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Tina S.

Location, location

We loved the location. It's so nice to simply walk over to the little private beach. We had a great trip, although we were surprised by the condition of the house even after reading the reviews. There was nothing wrong with the house, it just was not the nicest, nor was it kept. If you rent here, just know that it won't be the cleanest. We found an insane amount of dog hair throughout the entire house, which was gross. The set up, kept it hard to keep the place clean of sand. We cleaned all dishes before using them. Again, we didn't let it stop us from enjoying ourselves, but for a much needed vacation, wasn't what we were hoping for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dianne S., OSWEGO, NEW YORK

Rustic but Classic Cape Cod Cottage

Let me begin by saying this cottage is classic Cape Cod, no insulation, wood, ship board walls, and sandy! Driveway, road, all pretty sandy, so you need to get over that fast. Great place for my 3 grand babies, didn't have to worry about them tracking in sand or mud...or hurting anything. Furniture was old, comfy couch, couple nice chairs, some pretty old. Beds were ok, lots of rooms and beds to sleep in. I noticed the refrigerator seemed warm, but at first thought it was because we were loading it. Sunday night, we went to dish out ice cream, and it was soft. Also that night, when trying to cook on grill, it kept going out. Had to cook inside, which was not ideal as it was 90 degrees. I emailed the owner and immediately was emailed back, full of apologies, and promised new grill and frig next day. They delivered! We were very pleased with the response! Very great people to work with!! Also refunded us a day, which we did not expect nor ask for! The short 500 ft walk to the beach was great, although most of the beach area was private property, and tons of seaweed, so little room to swim.:( That was a bummer. When we arrived, it was smoking hot out...and there is no a/c in this cottage, but was looking forward to the front porch, only to discover out of 12 windows, only 3 had screens we could use. :( There was plenty of window fans and box fans provided). The porch screens need to work...simple and cheap remedy. Outdoor shower was great! Hot and cold. Plenty of stuff left to use, cleaning products, TP, paper products...lots of pots and pans, dishes, great TV and cable, wifi etc. I'd say all in all it was a great week, lots of laughs, kids had a ball playing upstairs and in shower and hose(which we replaced as the one there had huge slice in it) . Family could use to update this cottage a little...but they were wonderful people to work with...so hard to complain, a few little fixes, and it would be perfect for the price!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Maryellen A.

Great location to the beach and the house was very clean on arrival.

While we experienced unprecedented humidity, there were plenty of fans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

maureen b.

Great location... perfect for little ones!!

The property couldn’t be in a more perfect location - close to small beach, hotel and west Dennis beach. Home in a quiet area for kids to play and ride their bikes. Definitely a rustic cottage but the house has everything you need and the owner couldn’t be more accommodating and nicer! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Steve Simpson

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Hi there! I am Steve Simpson and am the fourth generation of the Simpson family to have grown up spending summers in our cottage. Though I live full-time in Washington, D.C., we have family living less than a mile away (the second generation) ready to help with any problems that might arise when you're enjoying the cottage.

Why they chose this property

The property was purchased in the 30's before the area was developed. Mostly settled by working class families seeking simple summer retreats, the cottage and many other original cottages in the area were built by our relatives by hand. Many of the cottages in the area still belong to the original families who first came to the area.

What makes this property unique