Canal front home with private swimmable beach and jetty
Bourne Vacation Rental - ID 36098

This home is located on a dead end street in the village of Gray Gables in Bourne and is directly on the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal. It is 7 minutes from the Bourne Bridge and is situated on a small and safe inlet off of the Canal. The views, sunrises and sunsets are just incredible! There is a water view from every room in the house except the pantry! You will see all types of birds and fish jumping out front. Fall asleep and wake to the sounds of the water, the bell buoys and the birds. It is a very peaceful place.

There are views of the entrance to the Canal, Mass Maritime Academy with its training ship, Onset, and the bay. Tankers, tug boats, cruise ships, container ships, huge car carriers, yachts and all types of power and sail pleasure boats go by. On one side of the inlet is a reproduction of Grover Cleveland's summer estate and on the other side is the old Honeywell mansion.

For beaches, you have your own in front of the house. The sand is soft and is great for children. You are on the warm water side of the Cape. Gray Gables beach is a 7 minute walk. The Mashnee dike beach, which is a hidden gem, is a 17 minute walk. Out front you can sunbathe on the jetty or on the sand. At the right time and tide you can catch fish from the jetty. There are fantastic places to explore with a kayak/SUP from the house; in front of the house, in the back cove, over to Gray Gables beach, and over to the dike and Mashnee.

The area is wonderful for walking and biking; from the house you can walk/bike the Gray Gables neighborhood, out to the dike and Mashnee, and along the Canal's paved bike path.


The first floor of the home has a large eat in kitchen, an old fashioned pantry, washer/dryer, half bath, a large dining room that is great for family meals and games, a large open living room, and two direct waterfront rooms, one with a table. Upstairs has two direct waterfront bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with an adjustable queen. The large, sunny back bedroom has water views, a queen bed and a pull out sofa. The small bedroom has a twin bed and crib. There is a full bathroom upstairs. The home is an older classic cape style home with wood paneling and original built in paintings. It has lots of room for a family to spread out in. The home is not fancy but it is clean and very comfortable. The kitchen and pantry are well stocked. Towels and linens are provided. Books, puzzles and games are in the house.

Outside there is a patio with table and chairs, an outdoor shower, weber grill, chaise lounges and lawn chairs. There are beautiful perennial and annual flowers and plants. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas and cooler provided.
The neighborhood is very safe. There are great restaurants close by to eat in or take out. Parking for three vehicles.

One pet dog may be allowed with permission from owner. read more show less

Nearest beach: 0.4 mi to Gray Gables and Private sandy beach 10 steps out front door