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Skaket Beach - 4 BR/3 BA - Post and Beam Walk to Skaket

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Orleans, MA
  • Skaket Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rock Harbor Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Skaket Beach - 4 BR/3 BA - Post and Beam Walk to Skaket

Antique, four-bedroom, post and beam, dream house. Short, three-tenths-mile walk to Skaket Beach, one mile to center of town, minutes to bike trail, fresh water ponds, three miles to Nauset Beach. Centrally located, with Nickerson Park, Brewster, Eastham, Wellfleet National Seashore all close by.

This 18th century, antique, half cape underwent a huge transformation. The owners are antiques dealers and have added 2000 square feet to this 1000-square-foot half-cape. These are long time residents of the area who are willing to share their cherished home for the summer. Furnished eclectically with antiques, collectibles, and fine art.

The addition has been hand made from a dated 1800 barn from New Hampshire. These hand-hewed, exposed beams have been reconstructed to make it difficult to see where the old house ends and the new begins.

Here are the amenities:
* Four huge bedrooms, all with high ceilings and paddle fans, cable , and telephone hookup. The bed configurations are: Two bedrooms have 2 twin beds, one has a queen and the other has a double with a pull out single sofa.
* Three full baths, one with whirlpool, steam, and eight-spray shower, one has a washer/dryer, outdoor shower and antique claw foot tub, fun for all!!
* Huge gourmet kitchen with commercial, Wolf, six-burner range
* Antique soapstone sink for fish or shellfish cleaning!!!
* Pantry, another full-size wet area with deep sink and dishwasher which backs up to the huge granite bar that faces the dining room; this dining area is 20-foot by 14-foot... the north side opens with a slider to the back deck
* Large foyer, mud room, double living room on the first floor
* Large, sunny sitting room on the second floor
* Washer and dryer on first floor
* Good-size enclosed porch with sleep sofa
* Owners live nearby and respect tenants privacy
* Separate driveways and parking area

Keywords: Skaket

Property manager

Bill Fidalgo

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0067932240

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orleans

Located in Orleans, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Orleans Bowling Center, or check out an event or a game at Veterans Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orleans, MA

What's nearby

  • Skaket Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orleans Bowling Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rock Harbor Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Nauset Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 30 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Beer Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skaket Beach - 4 BR/3 BA - Post and Beam Walk to Skaket pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Skaket Beach - 4 BR/3 BA - Post and Beam Walk to Skaket?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skaket Beach - 4 BR/3 BA - Post and Beam Walk to Skaket?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skaket Beach - 4 BR/3 BA - Post and Beam Walk to Skaket located?

This family-friendly Orleans holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Skaket Beach. Orleans Bowling Center and Rock Harbor Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blair J.

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

Great house for reunion of 8 college friends

Very well-equipped house; roomy; responsive hosts; house has lots of character, filled with Cape art and antiques
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

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

Skaket Beach Post & Beam Rocks

This house is so comfy and full of really cool antique signs and serene beach pictures. The kitchen is well equipped with tons of kitchen appliances not to mention the awesome stove and oven! This was our 2nd time to spend a week and is our #1 pick when we go back. Additionally the location cannot be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalee R.

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

Gem on skaket

A spacious house furnished with everything required for a great vacation. The location is perfect- easy to get to beach and bike path- and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Awesome house near Skaket beach!

We had a wonderful week with family in this spacious, charming house with cool antiques. Fabulous kitchen! So many little sitting areas so we could all be together yet have plenty of space.And a 10 min easy walk to Skaket beach. Hope to stay again next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Beach Family Vacation

You can’t get any better then here! The house was great and walking distance to the beach. We’ll be coming back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Two family visit

A really great experience, lovely house and lovely location. Hope to return in future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

liora s., Brooklyn, NY

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

Fantastic Week!

Two families (4 adults, 4 kids) had a great week here. The kitchen is really wonderful for any folks who like to cook. The artwork all around the house was such a great bonus to a very fun, curated space! Lots of little areas to chill and spread out. Walkable to Skaket Bay Beach! We hope to come back to this wonderful, unique, funky home again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

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

Post and Beam House

Excellent location. Beach is terrific. Everyone loved the house.Grandchildren had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great family gathering

The house was perfect for our extended family gathering. We all cook and the kitchen could not have been more well appointed. We made use of the big table for meals, the mid-sized table for puzzles and the deck was great too! The way the house is laid out worked well when the kids (or grown-ups) needed naps- the rest of us did not have to make any great effort to be quiet. And being able to walk to Skaket Beach was the icing on the cake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Magical

A rambling old place less than 10 minute walk to Skaket Beach. Plenty of beach chairs and other beach equipment. A fantastic and well stocked kitchen, great art and not your traditional selection of cape knick-knacks. Enough sitting places for big dinners and multiple places for a mixed-age party to hang out together and separately. Hosts are great - helpful but value their privacy. Only downside (and the upsides more than make up for it!) is there is very little internal privacy in the house - you can hear everything going on upstairs downstairs and vice versa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

arlene a.

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

Wonderful Cape House

This was such a wonderful house for our week at the cape. Perfect for our children and grandchildren. There was plenty of room for 6 adults and 4 kids ages 6 and under. The location near Skaket Beach was perfect. The house was so comfortable and so full of interesting art and books and music. The kitchen is amazing!! We have only good things to say! We would love to come back again. Thank you Bill!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwin H., ROCHESTER, NY, USA

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

Eclectic post & beam dream house.

I have never walked into a more intriguing and interesting home. A massive & organized kitchen that open up to a huge entertaining area. Perfect for daily meals and impressing guests. The owners are antiques dealers which explains the intriguing peices at every turn. We continued to discover unique items and books throughout our stay. So many positive aspects to the home, deck, outdoor shower, beach supplies. This house is not for a modern condo person.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

justine w., Winchendon

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

A perfect week

My family and I were lucky enough to have a wonderful week at this very large home which was a 7-10 minute walk to Skaket Beach ( my grandchildren loved it). The location of this home is close to EVERYTHING which made it wonderful. My family had a wonderful week making wonderful memories. Thank you Bill!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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

Another great stay

This is our 2nd time staying in this house and it did not disappoint. A great property and house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

A wonderful home base for adventures on the Cape

We loved staying at this unique home — the host was very helpful and the property was perfect for our group of 9. The kitchen was incredibly well-stocked and we were just minutes from Skaket Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

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

Wonderful location and house

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house is so accommodating to a large family group, and we loved the care and attention that the owners have taken in creating this unique home with an antique feel and all the modern conveniences. It is equipped with everything that our family of cooks needed to create and enjoy many meals together. And, the location walking distance to Skaket Beach can't be beat. We recommend it highly!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Fantastic house, would rent again

Wonderful home, amazing and well appointed kitchen, great location near beach and ponds. Hope to visit again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great location

The house was perfect for our vacation needs (including being able to separate the teens from the adults so everyone could enjoy their time/sleep). The location is great. You can either walk 5 min to the beach, or, if you have a lot of stuff, quickly drop off people/stuff and walk back within 10 minutes. The shed at the house is FILLED with tons of beach items (chairs, coolers, floats, skim boards.. you name it!). There is ample dining space, though I did wish at times there was a couch/comfortable seating near in the kitchen area instead of the two tables. There is a large living room farther away, but we spent most of the time in the kitchen area (because it was awesome)! Bill and Mary were great hosts... They were there if you needed them, but otherwise let you just enjoy their house and left you alone. Thanks for a wonderful stay! Lisa

10/10 Excellent

christa s., Where do you live?

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

Cape 2021

Our family had a lovely stay… we love the house and have stayed there a few times. The location is perfect! Cooking breakfast is a joy!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Wonderful Place!

The home was perfect for us, a large family, and was as advertised. Bill was gracious and very accommodating. Location was quiet, secluded off the road and very close to the beach...great location. We will certainly be returning!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Wonderful week

We had the most wonderful week on Cape Cod. It was in large part due to this charming, magical home. Bill gave us the warmest of welcomes, and we hope to make it back in coming years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Eclectic comfort

One of a kind retreat with all the necessities in a great location for all the Cape offers. Walking distance to a tide beach that is great for children and exploring and within easy distance to Nauset for those who want the National Seashore. A house put together with love with every amenity included and a kitchen to relish. Too many positives to mention. We loved our stay here.

8/10 Good

Jennifer Y., Chesterfield

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

Orlean’s hide away

We really appreciated the easy check in/out. We feel we can’t rate this fairly . . . We did not get to enjoy its amenities due to a family death during the trip. We were there to sleep only. We appreciate the ease and location of our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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

Wonderful!

The house was even better in person! 8 of us just spend 7 days there and the house was perfect! Lots of space and amazing kitchen. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Fantastic!

This house provided a perfect base for our 2-family, 2 week vacation. Short walk to Skaket Beach where you will see amazing sunsets, and enjoy the snack bar!! Home is VERY well supplied with beach gear - chairs, umbrellas, rolling carts, floats, boards... plus with all linens supplied we only needed to bring bath towels. Kitchen is also VERY well supplied - we found everything we needed! Decor is eclectic and fun - tons of books, a game closet, plenty of sitting areas and two large tables in the kitchen area. Every room has a window air conditioner. Home is in peaceful setting with bunnies and birds all around, yet a short drive to groceries and CVS and many restaurants. Owners live in separate house on property but we didn’t see them. However, when needed they stepped up - provided us with a blowup mattress for extra visitors and even mailed forgotten items after our stay! We would highly recommend this lovely home!

About the host

Hosted by Bill Fidalgo

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Longtime resident of the lower Cape. Antiques dealer who reclaimed several barns to create this unique home.

Why they chose this property

One drive up the long driveway is all it took... Fell in love with the site, location and neighborhood. Short stroll to Skaket Beach, a calm bayside beach. As an avid swimmer of nearby Little Namskaket Creek, this spot was it for me.

What makes this property unique

Unlike some rentals. This one is filled with love, art and has made lasting memories for many families..

Languages:

English