Our family rents a cottage every year in the Barnstable Village area, because it's definitely "the Cape," but also convenient to the South Shore where our relatives live, and whom we must visit while we're there. We've rented several cottages in Barnstable, but now the search is over because this cottage on Harvey Avenue is "IT!" This updated and charming cottage is tucked away on a very nice, quiet street, in an area of the Cape that's beautiful and convenient to everything we like to do. It's clean and neat, and perfectly situated. The cottage is spacious and well decorated so everyone was comfortable and had their own space. It was also well supplied and organized, so we could easily find anything we needed. The location is perfect, just one (beautiful) house away from the beach, with no obstruction of the incredible views! It's also near an amazing marsh, which we walked past every day on our way to the local village and marina, where we got coffee, seafood, etc. Coming "home" after a day out and about, we always felt happy and relaxed, and headed outside a lot to enjoy the peaceful views, great walks, and quiet surroundings. For us, the hunt for the perfect Cape rental is over, and we plan to return to this cottage every year!

Carol L who vacationed in June 2011.

My daughter & I give it 4 stars. Clean as a whistle & right by the water. Easy access to everything.

A K from Medford, Oregon, who vacationed in October 2010.

"This was a perfect rental for us (5 adults) - our first time on the Cape. We loved the location, just a few steps to the water; and what a beautiful view from the large bay window in the living/dining area! The house and property are well maintained and look exactly like the photos. The kitchen is well equipped, the furnishings are tasteful, and you do feel like you're staying at your friend's home. They even had a low/high tide indicator on the wall as well as books, games, magazines, and Cape Cod info. On our last night, we picked up lobsters cooked to order by the nearby Osterville Fish market and ate while watching the gorgeous water turn different hues at sunset. It was also a pleasure working with the owner, Marylouise; we hope we can go back there again soon."

Mariko C from Southern California, who vacationed in May 2010.

Great house. My daughter & I loved it. Clean as a whistle & right by the water. Easy access to everything. I would definitely come back. The owner was very responsive to my questions."

Mallory K from Medford, OR, who vacationed in October 2009.

"This is a great rental. It works well for 2 families as there are 2 bedrooms upstairs as well as a bathroom, as well as 2 bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs. Kitchen is well equipt and nice patio with grill outside. Living room has nice, clean furniture and is comfortable. The location is great, you can see the bay from the LR and kitchen window and is just a few steps from the beach. The road is quiet and had little to no traffic, as the house is the next to last on a dead end. This house is perfect for families with small children as the waters are calm and easy to walk to. We have stayed here 2 years in a row and very much enjoy our time at the Cape. Barnstable is a very nice town, not touristy, but is central to all great things on the cape---Four Seas Ice cream, Hyannis (for a touristy day), great beaches like Craigsville. IN additon, you feel completely "away from it all" at this house but you are literally 5-10 minutes from Super Stop & shop, trader joes, the mall, and most every other store you can imagine."

Tanya G from Ridgefield, CT, United States, who vacationed in July 2009.