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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Barnstable, MA

Cotuit Center for the Arts5 min drive
Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum6 min drive
Mashpee Commons8 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)25 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great location, wonderful experience!

Jamie-Lynn R.

Mar 20, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

The Mills Retreat

Summary:
✔️ Barnstable Beach Pass, valid at all Barnstable public beaches for 1 vehicle.
✔️ Large deck with patio set seating for 8.
✔️ Propane Weber grill
✔️ TV's have Roku's that you can log into your favorite streaming service.
✔️ Fast Wi-Fi for the whole family.
✔️ Spacious 3 bedrooms / 2 full baths.
✔️ Sleep sofa in basement sleeps an additional 2 people.
✔️ Fully equipped kitchen
✔️ Full size front loading washer & dryer.
✔️ Large basement with TV which is great for kids.

The Space:
This home is in a great quiet location, the home is located in the Marstons Mills village of Barnstable. This home is great for families since it is not on a busy road. Kids can enjoy the large front and back yard or relax on the deck. The home sits on just over an acre of property that gives you plenty of privacy.

Guest Access:
Guest's have access to the entire property other than a small locked supply room in the basement.

The Neighborhood:
The neighborhood is very quiet, this place is great for kids to ride bikes.

*Renter gives permission to SafelyStay, Inc., to verify my identity, and check criminal databases in order to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely’s guest verification can be found at www.safely.com/terms. You may receive an email from Concierge@Safely.com to complete your screening. Please check your spam inbox for this email, and contact Safely at Concierge@Safely.com, or go to www.Safely.com, if you have any questions.
*Quiet Hours are from 9PM to 9AM
*Renters must be 25 years of age or older
*Renters must send a photo of Government Identification to host within 24 hours of booking. Failure to do so may result in cancellation with no refund.
*Guests must provide names of all guests who will be staying at the property
*Amenities may change during the time of the year without notice.
*Smoking is not allowed inside or within 25 feet of the home, please do not dispose of debris on the property.
*The maximum occupancy of this property is 8 guests. If you exceed occupancy you are subject to being asked to leave the property immediately without a refund and a $100/per person per day fee will be assessed.
*No visitors are allowed during quiet hours and a maximum of 4 visitors at a time during day-time hours.
*No animals are allowed on the property, homeowner is highly allergic to animals. A $1500 fee will be applied to anyone with a animal for a deep cleaning.

Property manager

Sean

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

This property accepts cash

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

About the area

Marstons Mills

This holiday home is located in Marstons Mills. Hyannis Harbor and Island Queen Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Cod Beaches and Old Silver Beach. Cape Codder Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park are not to be missed.

Barnstable, MA

What's nearby

Cotuit Center for the Arts - 5 min drive
Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum - 6 min drive
Mashpee Commons - 8 min drive
Cape Codder Water Park - 15 min drive
Craigville Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

Hyannis Transportation Center - 25 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
‪Cape Cod Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
‪Osterville Fish Market - ‬8 min drive
‪Honey Dew Donuts - ‬5 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mills Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mills Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mills Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mills Retreat located?

Situated in Marstons Mills, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cotuit Center for the Arts and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum and Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course. Cape Cod Beaches and Loop Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lorrene H.

9 June 2024

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

The cape

Lovely home, rather out of the way but very quiet and private. A little more info before check in would have been helpful, like wifi password, the fact that there is only a keurig coffee machine… Great for families.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie-Lynn R.

20 Mar 2024

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

Spring Break

Great location, wonderful experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

20 Oct 2023

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

Quick trip to Mashpee

Took my family for a long weekend to the Cape Cod area for a family wedding. Very easy to get in and out of the property with the keypad. Was a cute home, but we didn’t spend a lot of time in it because we were visiting a lot of family in the area the majority of the day. I made three recommendations to the property manager for the next guest to enjoy the home a little more. The refrigerator does not have a water dispenser, so a water filter, either in a jug in the fridge or a actual filter on the faucet, would be helpful. Getting ready for the wedding was a little hard because there was no ironing board in the home. Apparently it was supposed to be there, but it was nowhere to be found in the house. The bedroom on the main level had a very uncomfortable and loud mattress. As soon as you sat on it, it made a very loud sound, which continued with any movement that was made. I’m not sure if it was the mattress, the boxspring, aor both, but that was probably my biggest critique of the property. Other than that, it was a lovely home that served its purpose for our short stay. Sean, the property manager, was incredibly easy to get a hold of, and responded to any questions or concerns very quickly.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

7 Apr 2020

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

Family visit

House was clean and well equipped with what we needed. We were there to visit family and the house was perfect. It was close to our daughters house and we like the quiet and well taken care of neighborhood. This is our second stay at this house and would stay again.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rona Lee H.

2 Sept 2018

Very nice house.

We have been traveling each year for about 8 years with 4 boys, 3 of which are now 13. The boys declared this the best house yet!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK G.

28 Aug 2018

Just like home

We were very surprised to be able to rent at the last moment. Sean was extremely helpful and always got back to us immediately. The house is beautiful, and it had everything that we needed. We hope to be able to rent this house again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

25 Aug 2018

Pleasant Stay

The house was very nice and provided everything we needed to have a great vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

6 Aug 2018

Immaculate, comfortable and safe

Immaculate and included everything we needed to enjoy our stay. 6 adults and and infant fit comfortably. Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kimberley T., Bothell, WA

5 Aug 2018

Enjoyed our stay!

We appreciated that this house has linens and towels! I didn't realize how many homes don't provide them, and when traveling across country, it makes a huge difference. And air conditioning!! It was a life saver. The house is a great size with lots of possible sleeping arrangements, and a nice soundproof basement for the older kids. The house was clean enough and stocked well. Homeowner was always prompt in his response! Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

29 July 2018

Nice, quiet stay

The house was clean and neat. The bedrooms were roomy. The beds were a bit too firm for me but we managed okay. Flat screen tv’s in every room was nice. No fighting over what shows to watch when we were there. Sean was always available for questions and advice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

25 July 2018

Exactly as described!

This house is larger than it appears! It is well maintained and Sean was quick to help us with any questions. We were pleased to find little things like an iron, hair dryers (2), and plenty of pillows. The entire rental process was easy and our damage deposit was refunded quickly. I would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., OCALA, Fl

7 May 2018

A nice home in a quiet location.

It's a great home that meet our needs very nicely. We will stay there again when we go and visit our kids.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy & Ralph C.

19 Sept 2017

This cottage was near perfect for our needs. Sean was very cooperative and answered all our question

The Cape cod style house was clean and neat in a lovely, quiet neighborhood very convenient to the bay and ocean. It can comfortably accommodate 6 people with plenty of space for privacy. There were also 4 flat screen TV's.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valeriy V.

29 Aug 2017

Perfect house and location!

Very clean and comfortable. Very responsive owner. We had a wonderful vacation! Thank you Sean for your perfect house )

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann W.

23 July 2017

Cute, clean house, centrally located

So glad we found this home! Very near my sister's home and was perfect for my brother's family and my daughter and I. Great space with comfy beds and plenty of space. Sean was very quick to respond when we had questions. The only thing I found missing in this home was lights next to the bed. I like to read before bed and prefer to not have to get up to turn off the lights. I am certain we will rent next time we head to Cape Cod to visit family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

4 July 2017

Perfect for relaxing, quiet location

We really enjoyed our weekend at this house. It is not too far from the beaches, grocery stores, mashpee commons, and main st Hyannis. We stayed with 6 adults and there was plenty of room for us all to be comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking accessories you would need, only thing missing is a cutting board, so bring one with you! Sean was always quick to respond to my messages before and during our rental weekend! I definitely would recommend renting this property for your cape getaways!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

8 Oct 2016

extra info.

The house was perfectly clean, and big! The deck is great and the backyard perfect to enjoy being there awhile. He gives you a list of charges if you don't clean the grill, dishes, fridge, and other details that kept me worried to leave anything behind, a little annoying but just be responsible and he won't charge a thing. The house has security cameras all on the outside but it gives a peace of mind that the house is well taken care of, it gets pretty dark in the middle of trees outside. He was easily available for any questions and gave good information about the area. Overall great place perfect for families !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

31 Aug 2016

Ankommen und wohl fühlen

Das Haus hält was es verspricht. Es ist mit drei z.T. großen Schlafzimmern und einem großzügigem Wohn-/Essbereich ausgestattet. Alles was man benötigt war vorhanden. Handtücher, Duschlaken ebenso wie eine gut ausgestattete Küche. Der typische 4-flammige Gasgrill führte zu überwiegend im Haus stattfindenden Abendessen :-) Die Umgebung ist sehr ruhig, was den Zivilisationslärm betrifft, die Natur in Form von Grillen, Zikaden, Fröschen usw. dafür um so lauter. Abends kann einem auch mal ein Truthahn oder ein Stinktier begegnen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind zB. mit dem Mahpee Comkons Marktplatz innerhalb von 10 Autominuten erreichbar. Im Wohnzimmer als auch im Kellerraum gibt es noch jeweils eine Schlafcouch. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neila D.

11 Aug 2016

Former Cape Cod Girl highly recommends this home: Excellent experience!

Well appointed home located mid-cape. Clean, well-organized, spacious and came with a landlord beach pass that enabled us to tour some of the best beaches on Cape Cod (and, well, admittedly, they are all pretty wonderful). We will certainly return and recommend this home to family and friends. Thanks to Sean for answering questions expediently and for facilitating such a wonderful getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nancy B., West Haven

8 Aug 2016

Great family vacation house

This vacation house was neat, clean, and comfortable. The dining table allowed us to all sit comfortably for our meals. This is always important to us when vacationing with our extended family. The basement family room gave the kids extra space to watch DVD's and play board games at the table. The back deck was great for outdoor meals and relaxing. The kids enjoyed the yard for playing catch and whiffle ball. The location of the house was good for roaming and exploring. We all enjoyed Craigsville Beach - the calm water and the breezy day with waves good for the boys to use their boogie boards. We would recommend this property to others looking to vacation in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

6 Aug 2016

Family get together fun

Great central location for getting around the Cape. Everything we needed. Would do it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ann M.

14 Sept 2015

Great stay with friends

The house is well laid out and more spacious than it appears from the front of the picture! It's very clean and we all enjoyed the back deck! The only downside to the stay was that there wasn't many cable channels, but we didn't spend much time watching TV so it was fine!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

6 Sept 2015

Love it

The house is very clean and comfortable. We love it. The owner is also a good person and helpful.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo M.

25 Aug 2015

Great Stay

We Loved Sean Cape!! The house was clean, very cozy and in a great neighborhood!! Very quite, perfect for us who wanted a nice and relaxing vacation. Sean has been very responsive all through the booking process and our stay!!! We simply loved it!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tamar H.

15 Aug 2015

Very quiet and secluded area

Our family of 8 stayed in this house for a few nights. House is very clean and comfortable. Washing machine and dryer were a great plus after a day at the beach. Good closet space and room for luggage. Two good sized full bathrooms but would be nice if each had a working lock. Beach pass is great for access to all area beaches. Very convenient to places of interest: 15 minutes to Heritage Museum and Gardens (they have a great adventure park that our kids ages 10-20 loved but be there by 8:30 am if you don't want to be wait-listed), 17 minutes to Sandy Neck Beach, 15 minutes to Craigville Beach, about 50 minutes to the National Seashore, 15 minutes from Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory and about 40 minutes from Woods Hole. The house has seating for eight at the dining room table and outside on the back deck. The manager is very responsive. I contacted him about the trash bins being full and he had them emptied that day. Our security deposit was returned within one week.