Charmingly Authentic Cape Cod Cottage
Falmouth Vacation Rental - ID 27400

The listing describes the cottage as "Charmingly Authentic Cape Cod Cottage" and every word of that description applies to this lovely cottage. It's in a great location on a quiet street around the corner from Falmouth Harbor and near several Falmouth beaches, good restaurants and Falmouth's main street. The house is welcoming the moment you enter. It is furnished with antiques that suit the house perfectly and are comfortable as well. The two downstairs bedrooms are spacious and comfortable.
The upstairs dormitory accommodates at least 8 and includes a bathroom as well. We did not use this space so we cannot comment on how comfortable it would be in extremely hot temperatures.
The kitchen is fully equipped which has often not been the case in other properties we have rented in the past.
We spent the greater part of each day out on the back patio which opens onto a beautifully landscaped backyard. A perfect place to have your morning coffee, evening cocktail, read a book, take a nap... . Complete relaxation!
The Homeowners were fully responsive and addressed our few requests/inquiries immediately and satisfactorily.
If one is looking for a true Cape Cod experience, this is it. If you're looking for modern this may not be it, but you'll be missing out on old world Cape Cod Charm.

We loved our week here! We had six people all together and there was plenty of room for everyone. The patio and outdoor shower are fabulous! We have rented houses on the Cape for 28 years and this was the best stocked kitchen - all shapes and sizes of cocktail glasses and even corn on the cob holders!
We set up the card table for jigsaw puzzles in front of the window in the dining room and that's where everyone gathered in between activities. It was perfect!
The location! We walked to the beach, into town and to The Boathouse and Flying Bridge for dinner. A walk over to Falmouth Heights Beach is a great morning walk with water views the entire way - and you can grab coffee and a muffin at The Black Dog along the way - what a way to start the day!
Jane was delightful to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Another note: the beaches were all free to get into this week for the past few years.

The house was perfect! The location is great - easy to walk downtown for dinner, even easier to walk to The Flying Bridge Restaurant! We enjoyed walking along Falmouth harbor - seeing the beautiful boats and watching the ferry go in and out. Easy to bike to the beach and to get to the Sea to Shining Sea bike path. The beds were very comfortable, and the AC units/fans kept the house cool. The kitchen had everything we needed and coffee on the back patio was a great way to start the day!

Our favorite things were the lovely backyard with so many flowers, birds and bunnies, the awesome outdoor shower, the big table we played many games at and the beds were quite comfy! I enjoyed the upstairs room - so quaint and loved waking up to that cute little open window above. My mother thought her bedroom was the best on the first floor in the front. The "kids" (age 20-25) enjoyed the bunk room. So many towels, books, dishes etc. Location was amazing. We biked to beach and on bike trail too. We biked down to Falmouth Heights and found that fun restaurant with the floor of shells across from the beach. Can't say enough good things!

The house was in a great location! We loved the outdoor shower and walking to town and the beach!

Our family has been going to Falmouth for several years. This was the first time we stayed in this area. We loved our stay at this property. The patio was our favorite part. It was perfect for morning coffee. The location was amazing. A quiet neighborhood so close to everywhere we wanted to be. The walk to the beach was easy for all of us. We walked to the baseball game, the market and Main Street.

There were 7 of us and we had plenty of room to spread out.

Jane responded to my(many) questions very quickly and was so helpful.

We returned after 6 years and had forgotten how great the location is. We walked to the farmers market and craft market. Walked to the Flying Bridge and Pier 37. Walked the east side of the harbor with our grandkids. The neighborhood is very quiet an d the kids were able to ride their bikes without worry. The beaches are close and also within walking distance.

We will definitely be back.

We took a three-generation family trip in June and stayed at Jane's cottage. Jane was genuinely communicative throughout the booking process. Prior to arriving, I had questions on internet broadband speed and parking as we had both WFH and newborn circumstances. Jane responded timely and provided detailed responses.

The cottage has many rooms and beds for everyone to spread out. We enjoyed watching Wimbledon and the Olympic trials in the TV room while the kids watched cartoons in the family room. There is one full bathroom downstairs and a half bath upstairs. There are plenty of towels for everyone. Laundry machine and dryer worked great. The dryer is located in the garage.

The cottage is a fifteen minute stroll to the beach with kids in tow. We loved the Cedarwood outdoor shower that was just installed. We didn't cook or use the grill as the location is a fifteen minute walk to downtown for eateries and ice cream.

We look forward to coming back soon.

Our week at this cottage was just what we hoped it would be! The house was well stocked with everything we needed. The location is key, easy walk to downtown, the harbor and the beach.

Jane was wonderful to deal with and the information provided prior to our arrival was very helpful.

The size of the house was more than what we need for a party of 4, so we had lots of room to spread out. The backyard is beautiful and we spent lots of time enjoying the yard and playing croquet.

We hope to return soon!!

Our family of five had a wonderful week at this home. Great location—walking distance to beautiful Surf Drive Beach, Patriot deep sea fishing boats, Patriot ferry to Martha's Vineyard and even to downtown, Dairy Queen ( kids favorite) and the Commodores Baseball. Bike trails nearby. Spacious home with a great back yard. We would stay here again. Convenient to everything!

Beautiful house in good location in Falmouth. Our family of 6 had a lot of space and really enjoyed our stay. Jane was always responsive and even paid for ice cream for the family which was a nice touch. Thanks Jane. (From Airbnb)

Our family has been visiting Falmouth for years and the place we usually stay is no longer available. We were worried our summer in the Cape wouldn't be the same staying in a new place, but we're so glad we found this perfect home by the harbor! The house was stocked with all the essentials, there was ample space for our entire family of five (with room to spare), and the location can't be beat! From this home we were able to walk to Main Street, the beach, restaurants, and to the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. We felt so at home here. If you're looking for a home away from home, in the perfect location, this is it! The host, Jane, is amazing, too! She went above and beyond to make our vacation fantastic.

This home gets 3 stars for location, yard and patio. Very nice yard especially if you have kids and we enjoyed eating on the patio for every meal. Although you don’t have a choice as there’s no table inside. I was disappointed in the cleanliness and smell of this home. It’s very cluttered with stuff especially in the kitchen and lots of 1970’s gadgets. We had to clean the utensil holders because they were not clean. The bureau drawers were full (where do you put your clothes for the week?), I’ve never encountered that before. We had a wonderful vacation regardless of this but for the money we spent I think there are updates that could be made to make this comfortable and inviting. Grateful for the washer and dryer and you couldn’t ask for a better spot to be able to walk to the marina and the Flying Bridge for dinner.

My family and I had such a memorable vacation at this wonderful summer home. The location is ideal. It is in waking distance to both the beach and town. It’s on a quiet side street where all you hear at night is the ferry whistle. We walked every night down to the harbor (literally a 2 minute walk). The covered patio and the large private back yard is perfect for young and the not so young.. The home is spotless and is stocked with everything you could possibly need. I have been renting on and off for 43 years in Falmouth and I can’t think of enough good things to say about this house. Communication with the owner was excellent and she made the whole process so easy. Thanks, Jane.

What a wonderful time we all had! We had family flying in from overseas and chose this wonderful cottage as our home for the week. Jane was great to work with, and the house was lovely. Peaceful garden and great location next to the harbor. The beach and town are but about 10 -15 minutes away. Great place to be and we had everything we needed! Highly recommend this home. We started planning our next trip back on the way home.

My husband, mother-in-law, and two young children had a wonderful stay at this beautiful Cape Cod cottage. The house was clean and comfortable. It was conveniently located to a nice public beach and Main Street in Falmouth. My daughters loved playing in the backyard which was spacious and beautifully landscaped. Jane, the owner, was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. We would most definitely return!

Wish the house was mine.
Great location. Walk to everything. Close to restaurants. Communication with the owner was excellent. Quiet street

Your description of your charming, authentic Cape house was right on the mark. It was a perfect vacation for our 1st annual Regan get together. You had all the amenities and more. It was truly a cozy, charming house with so much yard space and extra beds! And it was great that we were right in the middle of a walk away from downtown, bike trails & the beach. Perfect vacation!! Thank you for your amazing hospitality!

My family and I rented this Cape house for a week in July and had a great time. It was very charming. We loved the back porch and spent a good deal of time relaxing out there. The rooms were comfortable downstairs and although it was a bit hot upstairs when we arrived, once we opened the windows and got the fans going, it cooled off pretty well. We grilled at the house a few nights but went out a few nights as well to a couple of the restaurants nearby. The location was great... Very close to the beaches on Surf Drive and very close to the Cape Cod Rail Trail which we road on every day. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you!

Completely helpful and responsive owner. A pleasure to deal with. The house is exactly as described - a Charmingly Authentic Cape Cod cottage. If you want Ritz and Glitz, go elsewhere. If you want Cape Cod as it should be - go here. The house is well stocked with the sorts of things one needs but for a short stay, one might not want to buy. There is no need - most of those things are provided e.g dish washing liquid, soap, kleenex, various sizes of plastic bags etc etc. It is a short drive to all the area beaches, a well stocked supermarket and very close to downtown Falmouth. The street is quiet and pleasant. This is a lovely base for a classic Cape Cod Summer break.

We could not be happier with our stay at Swing Lane in Falmouth. The house is adorable, we enjoyed many meals on the awesome back patio. Jane was so helpful. I have severe fragrance allergies and she went out of her way to make sure the house was not cleaned with products that bothered me. Would absolutely recommend this property!

We've been using HomeAway for years now, and we LOVED this rental! Quiet, walkable street AND neighborhood. Boat tours and much more in easy walking distance. Shopping in easy walking distance. Good division of space (we rarely saw the teenagers, and they liked having their own space). Also enjoyed sitting in the back yard watching the rabbits frolic. All in all, we recommend this rental, and we'd do it again.

Truly a charming house-it is exactly as described in the posting! We loved that we were located in a very quiet little neighborhood (no street traffic- definitely a plus!) and a 5 minute walk in different directions got us to the beach, the ferry, the market, downtown, or the field for the Falmouth Commodore games! The house was clean, and had everything we needed- we were able to easily cook from the well stocked with pots/utensils kitchen, there was very good connectivity so I could check in with the office on occasion, really, it had everything we could ask for. For a small house, every inch of space is well-utilized. The two bedrooms downstairs are plenty large enough, and the dorm style room upstairs is perfect for even my older-teen kids. There were 5 of us there for the week and we had plenty of space; a larger family would be just as comfortable. The owner is responsive and very easy to work with- our reservation, check-in and check-out process went seamlessly. I cannot think of a single thing we'd change- this house is absolutely perfect for a peaceful getaway. We enjoyed a very relaxing vacation and will absolutely reserve this house for a week next summer. Loved it!

My family and I absolutely loved our stay in this antique Cape Cod home! It is a large home, decieving from the outside! The many rooms and plentiful beds was just what we were looking for for our wedding weekend in Falmouth. This home was charming with its built ins, fireplace, lovely bedrooms and beautiful back yard. We were close to some wonderful resturants, I highly recommend the Flying Bridge and The Boat House, both on Scranton Ave. This home supplied us with everything I could have possibly needed and more.I did not need to bring anything but personal items. Many linens, towels, pots, pans, dishes and cleaning supplies, games, books and movies at our disposal. We enjoyed our morning coffee under the covered patio in the very private back yard, and strolled to the harbor down the street. We were close to shopping and beaches, markets and bakeries. The owners were very accommodating and very easy to work with giving us all the information in a timely fashion. The house itself was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone, including two t.v.'s. The yard was well kept and neat with beautiful trees and bushes.The description was as stated in the advertisment and allowed us have a stress free vacation that provided us with fond memories. We throughly enjoyed our stay in Old Cape Cod! Diane and family

We've been vacationing in Falmouth for years but until this year, had not found an affordable house that suited our active family. We have now found the place. The upstairs is wonderful for children who want some space of their own and there is plenty of room for guests. The kitchen is very roomy for a vacation house and having a second room with a TV is a great amenity. The house was clean and the furniture was suitable to a relaxing vacation. Jane could not have been more accommodating before and during our stay. We loved the yard, the proximity to the beach, bike path and downtown. Windfall Market and Clam Shack around the corner was especially nice. The street is quiet and flat -- great place for kids to learn to ride bikes! This is a house we will come back to again and again. Please let us know if you ever want to sell!

This was a wonderfully comfortable home inside and out for our family of 7 (3 generations). The owner was great to work with and wanted to make sure our stay in their home was memorable. This home was very clean and well maintained and could easily accommodate 8 people. It is in a quiet neighborhood setting. With small children we were mostly interested in the beach (Falmouth Heights -a short drive or bike ride), convenience to Main Street, and the bike path - all of which were easily accessible. The yard, especially the back, is a real gem for little ones to run and play safely. Inside, the kitchen is extremely well-stocked,. The bedrooms and baths also had very adequate linens, etc. While we didn't need a/c, we did mention to the owner that we thought it might be a plus in the warmer parts of the summer. We would definitely recommend this property to others

Staying here was as comfortable as if we had been at home--and it made us feel as if we were veterans of the Cape. Description spot on--a block to the entrance of the inner harbor, easy walk to the beach, loads of sleeping space and we had plenty of room to spread out--inside or out. The neighborhood was nice, the patio a comfortable place to relax, and the back yard big. We felt a complete sense of privacy. The kitchen had everything we needed to eat in and the downtown seemed to have EVERYTHING else--including great ice cream! We tried the Indian and Mexican and both were terrific. Bathroom was nice and clean and the shower is awesome--very important after a day of collecting a salty second skin. One of the best in finishing touches was being able to do a load of laundry and head home with a suitcase full of clean clothes. Easy to get to and easy to find-- and, with a little map help, easy to avoid the downtown area during the busiest times. Will definitely plan to go back and would happily recommend the house to others!

Nice house for family vacation. Website gives accurate representation with descriptions and house photos. The owner is excellent to deal with and very helpful with suggestions. Nice back-yard for kids to play. No air-conditioning for the top floor bedrooms may be an issue on very hot days/nights, but was not a problem for our stay. Surf Drive beach about a 15 min walk away, but with a larger family and "equipment" in tow suggest taking the short drive. Falmouth Heights beach a bit further but much nicer - arrive early as only about 20 metered parking spots available for non-residents. Highly recommend biking the Shining Sea Bikeway, or just biking the wonderful shoreline roads nearby. Clam chowder and lobster bisque at the Quarterdeck restaurant on Main St is the real deal, and fried clam strips at The Clam Shack (a three minuite walk from the house) also excellent. Nice kids playground behind the public library on Main St - next to a school.

This Falmouth home is lovely and enjoyable. The location is not an unbearable drive from Central MA because you can avoid major traffic often experienced further down the Cape. The house is extremely clean and well-stocked with kitchen utensils, washing machine, dryer, bedding, towels, 2 tvs, a DVD player, WIFI access, and plenty of beds for the family. There is a porch at the back of the house where my family and I loved to eat our meals. We also spent time outside reading and enjoying the quietness of the neighborhood. Relaxation was key. The house is within walking distance to the nearby Surf Drive Beach, Clam Shack, harbor, and center of town. Stop & Shop is a 5 minute drive from the house, which was convenient when needing last-minute items for meals. The house is also located close enough to the bike path. My family and I were very comfortable and content in this house for our Cape getaway.

We truly enjoyed our stay on Cape Cod. The property was as described, clean and in a peaceful neighborhood - this is a classic Cape Cod cottage. The experience reminded me of family vacations to the Cape during my youth. The grounds are relaxing yet big enough for some outdoor games when we felt like it. The owners provided all kinds of information on local activities, restaurants etc.. and were very responsive to the few questions we did have. Downtown Falmouth has lots of great shops and restaurants to choose from. We most enjoyed early evening walks from the house to either the harbor area to watch the boats or to the beach to take in the setting sun. Woods Hole is a short drive away and is worth the trip - something for everyone there. We will most certainly return to this beautiful spot when we have a chance. We would recommend this property to friends - owners were easy to deal with - the whole process was quite smooth.

This location is great! It is truly convenient to everything. The private and well-tended backyard and patio was a great place for "just hanging out", BBQ, allowing the kids to play. Quiet neighborhood. House well equipped with amenities. House as described in listing. Attentive owner.

Feel like you are coming home again to the Cape house that has been in the family for years! This is clearly a well-loved and well-cared for home for families to gather and enjoy time together. The house meets or exceeds every bit of its information as posted on this site. It is located one street away from the harbor, where there are boats to stroll by, retaurants, and the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. It is also a short ride through quiet residential streets to the bike path. Downtown Falmouth is a short walk away, a pleasant stroll home after a great meal at one of the many restaurants there. Major grocery stores are also nearby. Located in a quiet neighborhood, the house is quite private with lovely front and back yards, perfect for lawn sports after a day at the beach. There is a gas grill on the patio and a garage to store your bikes. The upstairs is perfectly suited to a family, with a dorm-type room for the kids, and a private double-bed room for the parents. There is a half bath on this floor. The first floor has a double-bed room and a room with two twins and the full bath. Ignore the upstairs, and it is a great romantic get away, or use both floors for a multigenerational extended-family stay. Wood's Hole is a bike ride away, and has an aquarium, more ferries to the Islands, and terrific restaurants and shopping. With a car, you have access to most of the Cape's attractions outside of Falmouth--the National Sea Shore and more terrific bike paths, for example. Our favorite excursion was a whale watch out of Barnstable--much closer than the ones that leave from Provincetown. The owners provide an extensive binder of information and brochures about what to do and see while there. I would absolutely recommend this property to a friend.