We have been coming to Eastham for a family vacation for 34 years, during which time our family has grown considerably...we are now 4 families! We were so lucky to have found this beautiful home to accommodate us.There's ample room to both be together and to have private space. This was more than renting a cottage, though. Tatiana and Gregory are real hosts...we have never encountered such welcoming owners. Both met us on the day we arrived, making sure that we had everything we needed. After a particularly heavy rainstorm which actually closed Route 6, Tatiana even called to make sure that all was well.

One of our favorite times of the day were mornings....we'd have coffee on the screened porch and watch our grandchildren come down sleepy eyed to join us. We played board games on the very large dining room table, and had memorable cookouts on the back deck. There was plenty of room in the yard to play whiffle ball games or to relax in the hammocks The bunnies in the yard were an added attraction. The kitchen area is beautiful and has everything we needed.
The house is situated in such a quiet area...It's amazing that it's so close to Route 6. The road is safe for bikes and scooters, and is pretty close to the bike path too. Beaches and fresh water ponds are a quick drive away.

Loved our stay and hope to come back next year!
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Our family had another wonderful stay at Gregory and Tatiana's lovely home. It's centrally located to enjoy the Outer Cape, it's got everything needed to help make for a comfortable and relaxing family vacation, and Gregory and Tatiana are very accommodating, friendly and professional landlords.

This was our tenth year renting this home. We love staying here. It is comfortable, quiet, and easy to access the National Seashore, bay side beaches, ponds and the bike path. Tatiana is a great host, and we love the improvements they have made to their home.

We have been renting this property for a week every summer for the past 7-8 years! It easily accommodates four generations of family, and has bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor for the older generation. It is very close to the bike path, allowing us to bike to the beach (First Encounter, Coast Guard and Nauset Light+) and Great Pond, shopping and of course, The Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans! The house is always neat and tidy, and there are improvements each year.

Summer Guest House

The guest house stands
on the brow of the sandy hill--
The path up is littered with shells and stones
rescued from nearby beaches.

Gathering spot for family,
traveling from Vermont, France, nearby...
bringing dogs, coolers, bags
of chips, bikes and helmets.
Tatiana often lingers to greet us;
her accent welcomes, charms us,
as her husband finishes mowing.

At night we hear the laughter from a nearby cottage as we sit around the table
teaching Millionaire Rummy to the youngest grandchild.
Her small hands struggle to hold and sort the cards:
kings together, queens together--
laughing we re-invent the rules.

Each summer we browse a stranger's library:
medical books, biographies of Russian dissidents,
English and Russian. We study paintings
on the walls: a jewel toned icon, Tatiana's
sketch of her mother, viewed in the mirror
above the sideboard--now in Russian Nirvana.

Feet track in sand and salt, add to the patina
of the floors, wear down the corner of the rug bit by bit.
A translucent beach stone joins others in the walkway;
the chipped pane of glass in the sliding porch door
reminds us where the dog ran into it.

The stars are brighter here, at the Guest House,
closer to Earth; celebrants of family birthdays.
Fingers mark the mixing bowls,
concocting a birthday cake for three generations:
Sister, daughter, granddaughters, an oft absent son-in-law.
Colt-legged cousins decorate cake, kitchen,
noses with cascades of whipped cream!

Smoke of birthday candles rises into star studded night;
soon we pack up the sandy towels,
take the damp bathing suits from the line,
go our separate ways, putting a
water-smoothed pebble in a pocket.
--Peggy Brightman 2017 show more show less

This is the third year we rented this wonderful house for our annual vacation to Cape Cod. We need a larger house due to the number of people we bring and this property more than meets the requirements. It is spacious, clean and allows pets - what more could you want? Tatiana is a gracious host and always available if needed.

The house is close to Orleans, the beach, and the bay, and we will be back next year.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely, well equipped, maintained and spacious home. The home is inviting inside and out. Morning coffee on the screened in porch was the perfect start to every day, and relaxing evening fires in the fire pit were the perfect ending. The location is simultaneously convenient and private.

Our family has enjoyed Tatiana's lovely home and gracious hospitality during five wonderful summer vacations now. We stay each year for two weeks, and wish it could be longer! Our family group ranges from 7 to 10 people, and we're always comfortable in Tatiana's home.

Tatiana is a respectful and attentive landlady who cares deeply about her home, and it shows. The home is spacious and comfortable, very well-located, and has many special touches and all the necessary amenities. The quiet neighborhood is great for walking, is convenient to the Orleans Stop & Shop and the Eastham Superette (a must-visit!), and is a great launching point for all recreational activities.

Tatiana improves the home every year, and each improvement adds to the home's charm. This summer we enjoyed gathering around the new fire pit in the back yard.

We all highly recommend Tatiana's home. Just don't try to take our two weeks! :) show more show less

We had a great family vacation stay at Joshua's Way! The home was very spacious for our large family (8 adults) get together, and being allowed to bring our dogs was a plus! The home is very clean and has all the amenities. I love how we were so centrally located, and close to sites. And yet the home was in a quiet location. I enjoyed morning walks with the dogs in the neighborhood and the room in the yard to play. We would definitely love to vacation here again.

This is the second year we have rented this home for our vacation. It is one of the few that are big enough for our entire family, allows dogs and has a great backyard with a fire pit. The home is set up to relax and the owners are are very polite and easy to deal with. We will rent it again.