Welcome to Highlands Haven -Your Pet-Friendly Destination!
Dennis Vacation Rental - ID 35548

Wow! We're just back from another fabulous vacation in Dennis at Highlands Haven, and could not be happier. As always, the house was clean and absolutely ready for us upon arrival. Guests at this house are left wanting for nothing : it's beautifully decorated with comfortable furnishings and a well appointed kitchen. The fully fenced yard is like heaven for our dog! The location couldn't be better, with great restaurants shops and of course the beach in close proximity. Each year that we return, we learn about new places to explore with our dog and new restaurants- and all of our favorites remain! One of the best features of this house is the responsiveness of Scott, the owner. All questions are answered almost immediately. A pleasure from start to vacation's end. Can't wait to be back next year!

This is our 3rd year at Scott's house and we still love it. Some perks are the wonderful retractable awning on back deck to enjoy outdoors when the sun is beating down. The location is great for bay beaches, we especially love Corporation. West Dennis beach another favorite if we are moving slow in the morning, plenty of parking! Had a great meal at Oyster Company, love the lemontree shops! Petersens and dennis market very close, excellent seafood and fresh food items, great pizza at petersens too! Beds in house super comfortable, backyard huge for games as is the finished basement.Sesuit harbor best fish and chips!! Did a sunset cruise on the Hindu in Ptown, was awesome! Also did a seal cruise on the Perseverance speedboat out of Harwich, was great!! Love east Dennis location, close to everything, streets are quiet!

What was there not to love about Highlands Haven in Dennis, MA? As you travel down the quiet neighborhood street, you arrive at the large driveway that accommodated our three vehicles for the week. My husband, two daughters, and myself found our way up the beautiful deck to the back door, the large deck with table and chairs were tidy and ready for us to enjoy. As soon as we entered the kitchen we knew we had found our home away from home. We excitedly threw off our shoes and explored. Meticulous is how we would describe this home. The towels were fluffy, the bedding was soft, the mattresses were cozy and there was plenty of space for the six of us to spread out! My Mom enjoyed her morning tea in the formal dining room, and Tank (my parents Maltese) enjoyed exploring the house with his favorite girlies (my daughters) hanging out with them whenever he could! We could tell that Tank loved Highlands Haven because of how comfortable he was and was very happy through the whole week! We all had fun watching Jaws in the finished basement (it was the 50th anniversary of Jaws this year), and the girls were able to play games outside on the deck under the awning, even when it was drizzling out!
The neighborhood was quiet, and a quick 5 mins from our favorite beaches! Mayflower, Chapin, and Corporation beach, don't forget to purchase your weekly beach pass on the Dennis, MA Town website, and get there early for parking. The Cape Abilities Farm is very close by, and a great place for fresh produce or flowers, they even had baked goods! My husband and I enjoyed lunch at Scargo Café, it was delicious with a great atmosphere! Of course we hit up our annual favorites, Kream & Kone and the Sundae School! Fried seafood and homemade ice cream cannot be beat at those two locations! When we weren't dining out, the kitchen was perfect for us to cook in! The appliances were clean, easy to operate, and it was so nice having the spare fridge in the garage downstairs. We used the grill and made wonderful meals, which helped with the dining budget. On our last evening, we went to Brax Landing in Harwichport. Not only was the view beautiful, but the service was excellent, all six of us enjoyed wonderful meals as the sunset over the Saquatucket Harbor.
We have been coming to Cape Cod every Summer since 1991, we've stayed in various towns, hotels/motels, houses, cottages, and trailer parks, this was one of our best visits and a lot of it had to do with the comfort we found at Highlands Haven. We cannot wait to go back; my daughters are already planning the trip for next year! Thank you, Scott, for opening your home to our family, creating an accommodating space for us to enjoy all week!!!

Highlands Haven is a beautully decorated and clean home with all the amenities you could possibly ask for - even a lighted magnifying mirror in the master suite! All the beds are very comfortable. Breakfast on the deck with a covered awning was so nice and relaxing. Scott has everything covered … no stone unturned. Scott is very quick to respond to any questions you might have. He is a pleasure to work with. Our dog, Sparky, loved the large fenced backyard. Sparky felt right at home. The neighborhood is very safe, quiet and ideal for taking a walk with Sparky. The location is ideal - so accessible to many things. A great restaurant we experienced was Caroline's Bar & Grille in North Eastham and they take reservations! Don't hesitate renting this property if you are considering a vacation on Cape Cod. You will not be disappointed.

From the moment we walked into Scott's home, my family and I were floored by the cleanliness, the bright colors, and the quality of everything! This house has all the comforts of home including fluffy towels, feather pillows, good WiFi, and all the kitchen gadgets. Our dog settled right in as well, enjoying and exploring every bit of the enclosed backyard. Before we arrived, Scott was kind enough to let us know that the previous guests must have had a black dog and the quilt in the primary was unacceptable for our stay. It wasn't a problem for us as we brought our own quilt, but how kind of the owner to alert us! He also texted us to tell us about some fireworks and town events that were happening…so thoughtful! The beds were great, the tub was helpful for our kids to take a bath each night, and the patio was a slice of heaven. The neighborhood was so quiet; we took nightly walks with our dog and kids…so enjoyable! Best of all, the location! Central to so much. Our favorite spots were Grumpy's for breakfast and Captain Frosty's for seafood and soft serve. Mayflower beach is incredible and our best discovery was Paine's Creek Landing in Brewster for the kids…go see for yourself!

This is our second year renting this house and we feel it is our home away from home! The set up of the house allows for great family get togethers along with down time alone if needed. We discovered Corporation Beach,our new favorite bay beach that was only a 6 minute drive. Also love the Lemontree shops and of course Petersons market for great pizza and groceries. We're already locked in for next year! Thanks Scott!!

This was our second year renting this beautiful home in Dennis. The property is more than well equip with everything you would need to stay for a year! From top to bottom, this three level home works wonderful for my husband, daughter and her two boys. Every level has an updated full bath. The kitchen has everything one would need to make a gourmet meal, every utensil, pot, pan, right down to the linen table napkins and gorgeous pottery and platters. The beds are super comfortable with lovely linen sheets, Turkish Towels in the Lower Level bath, beautiful bed covers and pillows. The walk out lower level additional family room and game room has a fireplace and French Doors to the outside patio, shower and Fire Pit which the boys enjoyed making S'more's once again this summer. We had a great time at Mayflower Beach. One day it rained so we took the kids to the Water Park while I shopped till I dropped at "Cathy's Place" right across the street. Ladies! Don't miss this shop if you like Lulu B clothing!
We love Scargos Restaurant (x3), Cobies for our annual Fried Clam and Seafood Plates but our most favorite this year was Encore! It was the best! The Art Museum is right out back behind Encore as well as the Cape Cod Playhouse where we were lucky enough to score the last two tickets to the Broadway Play "Beautiful"- Carole King. It was our last night at this rental! Although we don't have a dog, this home is pet friendly. I have a keen sense of smell and did not smell any scent of a dog nor did I see one dog hair. This home is clean from top to the bottom. We have already booked our vacation for 2025. This is one not to miss. Thank you for allowing us the privilege to rent your beautiful home.
Sincerely,
Joleen and Will

This is our second year returning to Highlands Haven, and we can't wait to come back again next summer. Scott is a wonderful host, and quick to answer all of our questions. Our kids spent every moment (that we weren't on the water) in the fenced in backyard, all of the amenities we needed for our family were available, and he has really made this house feel like a home.

Wow! Where do I begin. The Highlands Haven was an amazing place for my family's vacation this year. The location of this home is in a very lovely area in Dennis. Let's begin with the outside - the yard was very well kept and was quite large. It is completely fenced in which our dogs Duncan and Jessie really appreciated. The dogs are very small in size and had more than enough space to run around the backyard. The backyard provides a fire pit surrounded by plenty of seating. There is also a hammock out back in which on a nice day you could take a nap or enjoy a book. During our stay I enjoyed both in the hammock - a good book and a short nap.
Moving to the inside of the house...so very amazing. This is a 3 bedroom home. The master bedroom is located on the entire second floor level. It is a very spacious bedroom with two skylights (with shades that can be drawn over them at night if you want to keep the room dark in the morning). It also has a very large en suite with more than enough room for your personal items. It is a shower only bathroom and the water temperature and pressure get an A+.
The living room on the main floor was a great location for us all to sit before bedtime to chat and reflect upon on our days. There are plenty of books for your enjoyment as well as some games to enjoy with your family.
The other two bedrooms (one queen and one with two singles) are both located at the same end of the hall. They are spacious and comfortable as well. Although my husband and I stayed in the master suite we could have bee just as happy in the queen-sized bedroom. We were with my elderly parents who don't do stairs that well anymore.
The bathroom on the main floor is quite spacious as well. That is where the washer and dryer are also housed. As with the rest of the house...all of the appliances are very modern.
The kitchen was amazing withwith an island placed in the center. We enjoyed cooking and hanging out in there as we prepared family meals a few nights during our visit. It was nice to sit in the beautiful dining room as a family to enjoy home cooked meals.
The decor of the house I cannot say enough. We absolutely love the choice of paint colors as well as the many framed photographs taken by the Owner Scott. His photography is absolutely beautiful and can also be ordered through him, if you so choose. He also has a table top book of some of his photography as well. There is other art work throughout the house from other artists that are beautiful as well. We absolutely loved all of the decor in this home. The owner's did a beautiful job. There is not one single reason that anyone wouldn't want to return to this beautiful vacation home.
Lastly, the basement is just as amazing as the rest of the home. It is completely finished with a dining room table, television area, and a nice sized bathroom. There are also some games on the dining room table to be enjoyed.
One of our favorite restaurants nearby is Jack's Outback in Yarmouth Port, which is just a short drive away. We usually frequent this restaurant for breakfast which is amazing. They have delicious popovers which you don't see in many places and they have amazing seasonal specials. We go during Autumn and really enjoy the "Pumpkin Bread French Toast". It is truly amazing and does not disappoint. My husband and I got married in Yarmouth Port so we always dine at The Olde Yarmouth Inn for dinner. This is a more upscale restaurant and has never disappointment either. Each year that we are there we always try to see new sights and do different things. We end up going from one end of the Cape to the other during our stay. There are many wonderful things to do while visiting the Cape such as Scargo Tower, Sandwich Glass Museum, Brewster Grist Mill, many lighthouses to seek out, and a visit to the General Store in Brewster.
If you are lucky enough to rent this home the only disappointment will be

We recently stayed at the highlands haven and truly loved it! The house was beautiful and very spacious! Our two dogs loved the yard and enjoyed spending time out there while we relaxed on the deck or patio! It was fully stocked with kitchen utensils, games and books. The neighborhood was quiet and nice yet close to many great restaurants and beaches! We loved visiting Mayflower beach and truly enjoyed our time there. The owners binder had several great suggestions of local places that we tried and enjoyed all of them! We would definitely recommend the highlands haven!

Just back from a week at Highland Haven and couldn't be more impressed. We were with our daughter, son in law, and dog. This property is well laid out, beautifully and thoughtfully appointed, and meticulously clean. The fully fenced yard is large and well maintained. Quiet and lovely neighborhood near great places to eat and quick drive to several beaches. We have also stayed at Scott's other property on Long Pond in Yarmouth. That is equally beautiful and well maintained, with a great lay out; we prefer the quieter neighborhood of East Dennis but anytime Scott is the property owner, you can be assured of a great stay!

Had an amazing 2 weeks at Scott's house in Dennis! The house is very spacious. There are 3 floors ,3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms which give privacy to the guests.The mattresses are very comfortable. My doodle Jackson loved the enormous fenced in backyard. The neighborhood is also great for dog walking. The large porch with retractable awning was perfect for pizza party and friend gatherings,along with early morning sun block and rain block when needed! Split A/C thru out house give temperature control to all guests! Location fantastic. Close to Mayflower beach although it fills up usually by 10AM. Another great beach,especially for little ones or older adults is West Dennis beach. It has parking all along the beach,snack bar and 3 bathrooms. Very little walking from car to sand and doesn't fill up. Wind and Kite surfers at the end are beautiful to watch. Peterson's market 1 mile away for groceries and excellent pizza ! Howl a Day Inn is 15 minutes away and is a great doggy day care if needed, just call to book in advance. They are very flexible with drop offs and pickup is by 6 pm unless boarding. Cobies in Brewster for fresh and fried seafood,museum of Natural history and Whydahs pirate museum are all recommended! Marconi beach and P town too! Already booked again for next year,thanks Scott!!

With many previous rental on the Cape and The Islands, we found this rental to be the best! The property was clean and very well appointed including the kitchen which was well equipped with all the cooking essentials for a gourmet cook. The layout of the home has three floors, including the finished walk out basement to the large back fenced yard, fire pit, and composite deck with seating for six which was perfect. The home has updated furniture, comfortable bedding and quality linen service including fabulous Turkish Towels. Although we do not have a dog, this unit is also pet friendly. We did not see one dog hair. It was 100% clean as a whistle upon our arrival.
There is a surround sound stereo, four smart TV's, games for the kids and adults, and many books to read. The bedrooms are all spacious and adorned with beautiful bedding and furniture which is unusual to see in a rental. Three full baths, one on all three levels of living and new front loading washer and dryer. The owners welcome manual was the best we have seen with insight to the local area from restaurants to services and a detailed description of the home amenities. Mayflower beach is one of the cleanest beaches we have seen on the Cape. Just a four minute drive from the house. We highly recommend this rental. Thank you Scott. We had a great week in your five star home! *****

It was our first time in Highlands Haven and loved every minute of it. Scott, the Host, thought of everything to make his guests feel welcome. The décor is both, beautiful and functional. The home is cozy and spacious at the same time. It is just as described and more! There are different forms of art sprinkled around (i.e., glass figurines and prints), comfortable armchairs with whimsical accent pillows, incredibly plush bed linens on not too soft but not too hard mattresses, sparkling clean bathrooms, and a well-stocked perfectly appointed kitchen. The outdoor space offers a large fenced-in backyard, for our labradoodle's enjoyment, an easily accessible outdoor shower (LOVED the rain shower head outfitted with a handheld option that is also available in the first-floor bathroom), plenty seating on the composite deck with a retractable awning, or in Adirondack chairs on ground level around the firepit. There's a hammock and a cloth line.
And, there's the location...the home is in a quiet neighborhood where we met some friendly locals. We were able to bike to the incredible Mayflower Beach when we didn't feel like driving the 2 miles. We also discovered Princess Beach, a quaint local treasure, on Scargo lake, which offered surprisingly warm fresh water. Our favorite restaurant Clancy's catered to gluten-free dietary needs, and we preferred the Ice Cream Smuggler to the CC Creamery for treats. We were able to do quick excursions to Chatham and Brewster without sacrificing a whole day on travel. Our week flew by, and we are planning to be back next summer.

This house was wonderful and set up so well! Everything we needed was already in the house and the bedrooms were so quaint and comfortable! The separate zoned a/c units were very nice…definitely nicer than central air for the entire house on one setting. The finished basement and yard gave so much space for relaxing and having fun. Scott is a great owner to work with…very accommodating and quick to respond to any concerns. The keyless entry was also great…so much easier than dealing with keys! I would gladly book here again!!

Great house! Great deck! Great yard! This house felt more like a "home" as it was very comfortable, clean, and well furnished. We would definitely choose to rent this property again should our future travel plans include Cape Cod.

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is gorgeous, very clean, and updated with keen decorative detail. Everything you could possibly need is here from kitchen necessities, books, games, firepit (which we used every night), a gorgeous Trex deck and best of all ... only 2 short miles to Mayflower beach! Also, Captain Frosty's is just down the street (the clam chowder is soooo good). Our family of 6 had plenty of room to spread out and also to gather. This was our first vacation bringing our Golden Retriever and she loved running free in the backyard and chasing bunnies. The crate was already set up in the house for her - so convenient. We highly recommend staying at Highlands Haven!

We had a great experience at Highlands Haven. Host, Scott, was responsive and thoughtful in his outreach, and had thought of everything for the house. Very well-appointed, the house had the details that made all the difference. From a well-stocked kitchen (think Misen pans), to a smokeless fire pit (complete with wood stacked in shed for you to use), to quality beach towels, to two fridges, to puzzles, books, and even a wireless speaker - we were amazed at how comfortable and complete the rental experience was.

We highly recommend Highlands Haven!

My family and I had a great week at Highlands Haven. The house is comfortable, updated, well-decorated, clean, and equipped with anything you could possibly need, particularly in the kitchen. There are utensils, pots, pans, baking trays, a slow cooker, two coffee makers, grilling tools, and much more. In addition, my kids loved all of the games that Scott has stashed in the house, as well as the puzzles and Where's Waldo? books.

The outdoor shower was handy for when we returned from the beach, allowing us to rinse off our sand before tracking it into the house. The patio furniture and firepit were lovely, and the kids had a great time roasting marshmallows at night. Our dog also enjoyed running around the yard, and was perfectly comfortable in one of the provided crates when we ventured out without her. The neighborhood where the house is located is great for dog walking too, very quiet and serene.

We hope to return to Cape Cod for many more vacations, and this house will be first on our list!

Our family of 5 plus golden retriever loved every minute of our time spent at Highlands Haven last week! Scott has thought of everything to equip the house with and it truly is such a treat to have use of clean, recently renovated, painted and decorated rooms. We enjoyed the multitude of beautiful art work and photographs on the walls, including some prints from one of my favorite dog artist, Stephen Huneck, found in the lower level.

My husband had to work for some of this trip and the lower level offered him a quiet space to himself during the day and he had no troubles with accessing the fast internet. I enjoyed looking through the many books on the shelves. The house is equipped with several board games and puzzles, as well. New mattresses, soft bedding and towels, AC in every room, 4 smart TVs and 4 showers (especially the outside shower) made our stay as comfortable and easy as could be. I even loved playing the CD that was left in the kitchen radio while cooking dinner and sipping a glass of wine. My kind of music! Scott has equipped the kitchen with more pots and pans, drinkware, dishes, utensils, etc than you'll ever need along with a grill outside. This was perfect to cook the striped bass my son caught that morning on a deep sea fishing trip we took out of Sesuit Harbor. We didn't even have to go out to buy any spices!

Not only did we love the house, but also loved the proximity of this property to the Dennis bay beaches. Mayflower is a favorite and my kids had a blast collecting shells and hermit crabs and spying a few starfish on the rocks at Corporation Beach. We enjoyed being close to the Village Bake Shop for donut runs in the morning, The Mercantile for sandwiches and Smugglers ice cream at night. We drove over to Coast Guard Beach a few early evenings since dogs are allowed over there in summer and to catch glimpses of the seals swimming by. With a fully fenced in back yard, it was nice to let the dog out with peace of mind.

Thank you for being such an attentive host and sharing your house with us, Scott. Our week at Highlands Haven went too fast and we hope to be back next year. We'll be counting down the minutes until then!

Our family (2 adults and 2 teens) very much enjoyed our stay at Highlands Haven. We love the Dennis area and we were excited to find this perfect property in a quiet and family-friendly neighborhood within a short drive to local beaches.

Very clean, tastefully decorated and had all amenities needed to enjoy a relaxing week at the Cape! Our kids loved the spacious basement and yard. We loved the dining room and gorgeous photographs of the Cape. Although we did not bring our dog with us, it is nice to know that would be an option for future visits.

Scott was responsive and pleasant during all of our interactions. We were thankful for his detailed guide of the property and local favorite restaurants and attractions. We hope to be repeat renters!

Our family of 5 enjoyed a wonderful vacation at Highlands Haven. We have been renting on the Cape for over 10 years, and this was one of the best, most well-equipped rentals we've stayed at. Scott was a wonderful and responsive host. He provided such detailed information about the house and left some recommendations for places to eat, beaches, and things to do.

The house was well taken care of, clean, nicely decorated, and comfortable. It has everything you could possibly need, and more! The kitchen is well-stocked with good quality items. We love to cook, so we were thrilled to find nice new sharp knives, All Clad pans, etc. All of the beds were extremely comfortable with new mattresses. The walk-out basement was great for doing puzzles, playing games, and watching movies. Outside had a relaxing hammock, a firepit, new outdoor shower, and a great deck with a retractable awning. The fenced in yard was great for our three kids.

The house is in a beautiful neighborhood that is convenient to the beautiful bayside beaches, great restaurants, and shops. I would recommend this house to anyone visiting Cape Cod, and we hope to visit here again ourselves!

What a lovely vacation home! Scott, the owner, has thought of every detail to make sure your time on the Cape is special. First, this is a Sunday to Sunday rental which we found to be super convenient in beating the Cape traffic. This home is pristinely clean, beautifully decorated with brand new furnishings and decor. It also comes with two sets of linens for each bedroom and bath towels which cuts down on your packing list immensely. We really enjoyed the outdoor space with a retractable awning and lovely deck for morning coffee. This was our first vacation bringing our dogs who had the time of their lives! There is a large fenced in backyard with tons of room for your fur babies to run with no worries. Scott even provides two large crates to house your babies when needed.

There are three levels of living space in this home with a full bathroom on each floor and a brand new outdoor shower. Again, another detail to make the most of your time when everyone is returning from the beach and needs to freshen up. Scott is an attentive and caring host who takes pride in providing a wonderful vacation for your entire family which includes your fur babies. We highly recommend this home to anyone!