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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

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Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

West Harwich, MA

Allen Harbor Marina14 min walk
Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre3 min drive
Harwich Port5 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)28 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Couldn’t ask for more! Definite pride of ownership displayed. Handy to restaurants, beach, and other communities. Top no...

Randy M.

Oct 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Four Bedroom Historic Home Just 2 Blocks To Earle Rd. Beach!

Wonderful historic home in West Harwich just 0.4 miles to Earle Rd. Beach, load up the wagon with beach toys and chairs and walk two short blocks to this sandy beach with its beautiful grass covered dunes. This house has a great layout for two families or one large extended family with the flexibility of a first floor master and a queen bedroom upstairs for parents and grandparents with two additional rooms including a room with double bunkbeds and a room with double twin beds for children and other guests. It has a screened in porch with a bar and an enclosed back yard for privacy and safety with a private outdoor shower.
Convenient to everything including: the Cape Cod bike trail, Herring River and Conservation area for fishing, kayaking and bird watching, pause and listen to the church bells ringing out from nearby Holy Trinity Church or spend a moment in quiet reflection within the beautiful chapel located behind it, 0.5 miles to Star/Shaw's grocery store, enjoy fresh caught seafood or a steamed lobster from Swan River Seafood market, or dine out at one of Harwich's many family friendly restaurants. Catch a preview of tomorrow's major leaguers in a Cape Cod baseball game featuring the Harwich Mariners at Whitehouse Field. Hop a ferry to Nantucket for the day from Saquatucket Harbor, or explore Martha’s Vineyard from the ferry in Hyannis. Bike or walk into picturesque downtown Harwich Port. Enjoy Main Street in neighboring Chatham for shopping and dining. Beach hop the Cape Cod National Seashore. Watch a spectacular sunset at Mayflower beach in Dennis. Take the kids to the town park to shoot hoops, play tennis or monkey around on the playground, and of course enjoy one of Harwich's many lovely saltwater or freshwater beaches.
****renters please read, sign and upload rental contract at time of booking****

Property manager

Barbara McDowell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not use the lawn to the left of the driveway, it belongs to our neighbors.

Please use cutting boards and trivets in kitchen and on dining room table.

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 C0142651260

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Harwich

Located in Northwest Harwich, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and West Dennis Beach, while Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Cape Codder Water Park are popular area attractions. Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Bud's Go Karts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

West Harwich, MA

What's nearby

Allen Harbor Marina - 14 min walk
Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre - 3 min drive
Sea Street Beach - 4 min drive
Harwich Port - 5 min drive
West Dennis Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

Hyannis Transportation Center - 27 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sundae School - ‬3 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
‪Sundae School Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
‪Red Nun Dennis Port - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Bedroom Historic Home Just 2 Blocks To Earle Rd. Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Four Bedroom Historic Home Just 2 Blocks To Earle Rd. Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Four Bedroom Historic Home Just 2 Blocks To Earle Rd. Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Four Bedroom Historic Home Just 2 Blocks To Earle Rd. Beach! located?

Located in the heart of Northwest Harwich, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Cape Cod Beaches. Earle Road Beach and Bud's Go Karts are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

15 June 2024

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

Amazing Girls Trip

This home is perfect for a friend’s getaway! The screened in porch is perfect. Everything about the house was great. Barbara was very prompt with her reply. Her welcome text and next day check in text were greatly appreciated! The house was stocked with all of the comforts of home. We cannot wait to come again next year. Thank you, Barbara!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

8 June 2024

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

Lovely Historic House with Character

This historic home has a relaxing screened-in porch for cool evenings, an updated kitchen with a spacious open concept dining/living room. It sports a master bedroom on the first floor and three bedrooms on the second floor. Great for large families with youngsters. The locations is about a mile from the rail trail bike path and two blocks from the beach. It has much to offer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

9 Oct 2023

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

WOW!

Couldn’t ask for more! Definite pride of ownership displayed. Handy to restaurants, beach, and other communities. Top notch house for the money!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

6 Oct 2023

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

Great Vacation Weekend

Great house for a family of 10. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 4 children. Everything was neat and tidy. The property owner was very accommodating to us and when we had a problem with the heat, it was fixed by a professional heating technician, within hours. Totally satisfied with all the included items for use at this property (sheets,, towells, hand and dish soap, childrens toys) and the list could go on and on! Location very convenient to many beaches, shopping and restaurants. We would definitely rent this property again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie S.

28 Sept 2023

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

Perfect location

Charming home. Updated kitchen. The location couldn’t be better. We were able to explore the Cape and try a new restaurant (or 2) everyday. We picked up groceries for breakfasts and snacks. I was disappointed to find we had to make up our beds upon arrival and launder the sheets and towels the morning of our departure. We paid a $300 cleaning fee in advance. We left the house as we found it. A quick clean of toilets, sinks, and floors is all that was needed. The owner was very responsive and helpful. We were not able to get the heat to come on. The temp got down to 59 degrees, and while the fan worked, the air blowing was cool. We used the electric fireplace in the bedroom to heat the downstairs. And, it was warmer outside than inside during most days - so opening windows helped. Despite these downsides, we had a very comfortable and pleasant stay. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rita G., Gilbert AZ

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely home in Harwich

The house was spotlessly clean and lovely decorated. The backyard is large and furnished for dining with a gas grill and hammock. The glassed in back porch has a bar perfect for entertaining. Loved the outdoor shower. The stairs inside to the second floor are narrow and turn at a sharp angle. They were slightly difficult for our seniors.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

3 Sept 2023

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

Ideal Cape Vacation

Wonderful vacation home! Very well equipped with beach toys and equipment. House is very comfortable. Nearby beach is perfect for children. Very convenient to everything. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zena A.

19 July 2023

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

Amazing time in Cape Cod!

The house was perfect for our trip! We were a mix of family and friends with 3 kids of different ages and everyone enjoyed the home! Barbara was a great host - very responsive and provided lots of recommendations. It was our first time staying in Cape Cod so we appreciated all of her suggestions. The house is walking distance to the beach and an easy drive to many other parts of the Cape. We look forward to returning and hope to stay at this beautiful house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

18 July 2023

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

Wonderful experience!

Everything about this property suited our group! We were six adults and two small children, and the space and layout were perfect for us. The fenced in backyard was huge & provided a safe area for the kids, included large grassy space to play (wiffle ball and cornhole) and a patio with large table for outdoor meals. The porch was amazing and we spent much of our time there, hanging out, playing cards ect. The proximity to Earle Road beach was the initial draw but we got so much more out of the home than anticipated. We love Cape Cod and as our family has grown we were so grateful to find a place that suited us so well, where everyone was comfortable and had space. Barbara was responsive when we had an occasional question. The experience was easy from check in to check out. We definitely hope to return next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

1 July 2023

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

Cape Cod vacation

Great stay. Just as described. Great communication with Barbara. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

20 June 2023

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

Great location, loved the back yard, convenient and comfortable

We loved the quiet neighborhood feel, yet this home was close to the beach and every shopping convenience. The house was spacious and kitchen well equipped. As the ringleader for this trip I was glad that half the visitors cleared out early as it helped with check out. All in all a grearat stay. Thank you for sharing this lovely home. Pincheßartie

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Matt B.

5 June 2023

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

Great house in an excellent location. A fantastic getaway.

This house was a perfect fit for what my family and friends were looking for for our trip to Cape Cod. The listing was accurate with the house living up to what is was in the photos. The location was easily accessible and loved that is was so close to the beach. Our two families fit quite comfortably in the house and it was a great home base for our trip. The only issues we had were with the check out process. We were asked to clean all the linens and sheets we used and have them folded and replaced in the closet before we left. This meant that in order to check out by the appropriate time it made more sense for us to bring our own sheets for the beds. It also meant that none of us could reasonably bathe the morning we left as there was not much time to do a full washing process with our towels. We also needed to have all the dishes cleaned and returned to the cabinets as well. Otherwise we would have to pay an additional cleaning cost. All other VRBOs and home rentals we have stayed at have only asked that we run the dishwasher and washing machine at check out, which is a bit more convenient. Not a huge problem, but did make for a less than ideal last day.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie T.

2 Aug 2022

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

Lovely, clean, well-appointed, well-located

We had a wonderful family vacation at Barbara’s lovely house. It was well-located, easy to get to town, restaurants, and a gem of a local beach. The house was thoughtfully appointed with everything a vacationer would need, and was very clean. It was easy to communicate with Barbara. A gem!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

13 July 2022

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

We loved this house!

This house was perfect for us. There were 3 sets of adults and a 2 year old. The lay out of the house allowed for each of us to have our own special space. We had breakfast each day in the sunroom! Such a great way to start the day. The open space living room was perfect for family fun! The patio and outdoor shower were a plus. The house and and yard were immaculate! Plus, the beautiful beach was just 2 blocks away - I obtained a beach pass for the week, but most of my family enjoyed the 7 minute walk to the beach. The owner was always quick to answer my questions. I highly recommend this vacation rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wei Chou T.

12 July 2022

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

The best house we've stayed on Cape

We loved everything about the house- the flexible layout, nicely maintained backyard w/ outdoor shower, great porch area, location to a small but very nice beach (short 5-7 min walk), proximity to everything we can ask for at Cape! Barbara is an awesome host who made the process seamless for us. We can't wait to come back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarahjane C.

21 May 2022

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

Another great stay

We are repeat visitors to this property because it’s just perfect for us. Great places to eat in walking distance and multiple beaches just a stone’s throw away make it an easy and relaxing week. Be sure to enjoy breakfast out on the patio and relax later in the hammock with a book.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lura C.

10 Sept 2021

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

Perfect Family Get Away

This Cape Cod home is perfect for a multi generational vacation. It’s a quick walk to the beach and owner provides many amenities to enjoy by all ages. We have returned for several years and it is always clean, comfortable and well supplied.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott W B.

15 Aug 2021

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

Excellent House, Great Location in Harwich

We loved our stay in the house. The location was an excellent launching point for all our day trips. We love the Harwich area and the ability to get to the ocean, bay and sound beaches and the town of Harwich has a lot to do. This was our first stay at the house and we would definitely stay there again. Very clean and comfortably slept our party of 10 (4 parents, 6 children age 12 - 22).

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

28 July 2021

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

Cape

We had a great stay in Harwich. House is close to Harwichport center and walkable to the beach:

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jia W.

1 July 2021

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

Great location and nice backyard

It was very nice to have an easy walk to the beach. My 7 year old nephew and teenage sons had a great time playing in the well-equipped and fenced yard. The stairs to upstairs' bedrooms are a bit tight, so it was nice to have a King bedroom as well as a pull out sofa bed on the ground floor in case you need it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

26 June 2021

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

Beautiful home with excellent amenities. Would love to return.. Close to the beach.

Easy to rent. Owner very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

maureen l.

12 June 2021

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

Adult bike group,all women

We were very comfortable. Loved the back yard space and plenty of living spare inside as well. We already are thinking of next year. Great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

29 May 2021

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

Very nice area Mid Cape, convenient to the whole Cape.

We had a great time in West Harwich. The house was perfect for us. Very well appointed with everything you could possibly need. The beach was nice and clean and stores were close by. Even spent a day in Boston!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarahjane C.

23 Sept 2020

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

Great location, beautiful home

We love the mid-Cape location which made it easy to take little jaunts to wherever we wanted to go, but it was also fun to be a short walk from an adorable town beach, perfect for soaking up sun while reading a book. The house itself would be great for a large crew, but for just two of us it was easy to have single-level living for a week. The owner/hostess was incredibly responsive to all our questions and provided clear and helpful instructions. Totally recommended for a stress-free vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

29 Aug 2020

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

Adorable beach house

We an amazing time at this lovely beach house. It had everything we could ask for! The host was also very attentive to detail and kept in communication with us to check things were great. We had a great time and would love to come back next year :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Barbara McDowell

Our family has been vacationing in the Cape for over 20 years. We dreamed of owning a vacation home here from the very start. Our hope is that you too will fall in love with the Cape; enjoying every minute and counting the days until you return.

Why they chose this property

Of all the Cape towns, Harwich is the most diverse offering everything a family could ask for in a beach vacation. The location of the home is ideal. Convenient to everything especially the beach. The fenced in yard is a lovely feature which gives peace of mind to families with small children.

What makes this property unique

Each year we add something new to the home for our renters enjoyment or comfort. This year in 2024 we are embracing a down initiative and converting all bedding to down, including pillows and duvets. We are also upgrading our mattresses for your comfort and peace of mind as well and providing new bath towels. We are actively looking for ways to make the check in and check out process more hassle free. Currently we are interviewing new housekeeping providers to keep our costs down and provide more to our guests.