Popponesset Beach-4 Blocks from the Poppy Beach/Spit

We have been renting this house for the past three years for the week of Thanksgiving and it is always, without exception, fantastic. The owners, who act more like gracious hosts, are responsive, kind and always make our family feel welcome. We've never stayed anywhere else who provides such personal service! Upon arrival, we found a welcome basket with goodies for smores, personalized shirts for each family member, and other treats! In the freezer, there were delicious, home made stuffed quahogs! The home itself if immaculate, has tons of board games our kids love, and is beautifully decorated. Our family loves taking walks around the neighborhood to the beach where, despite the chilly weather, the kids love to play in the sand. For us, this is a gem of a place and we look forward to staying every year! There are only give stars to give but really, this place deserves more!

We spent a great week at Bruce & Norma's beach home! The cottage was very clean upon our arrival and we were welcomed with a gift basket full of goodies for the whole family. Poppy Beach t-shirts for our kids, a kit to make s'mores and wine for the adults. What a nice welcome! The cottage itself has everything that a family needs to enjoy a beach vacation and was roomy enough for our family of 5 and dog friendly. We also liked how close it was to the beaches. The area is beautiful and we hope to go back soon!

We had a great week in Poppy. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The clubhouse is very close, and the Spit is an easy walk. Our hosts left an amazing welcome basket for us too – beach toys, smore fixings, wine, a personalized t-shirt for our son, and even a boogie board! Bruce dropped off homemade quahogs for us to try and was always available to answer questions. All in all a fabulous stay!

Much thanks to Bruce and Norma for setting the tone for our wonderful family vacation!

Upon arrival there was a terrific welcome gift for our son and whole family. Very thoughtful.

Bruce was extremely attentive and the house was perfect. It was a perfect location for BINGO at the community center and walking to the SPIT.

Looking forward to working with Bruce again.

This Poppy cottage is absolutely wonderful!! This is my 4th year being a guest of the warm, comfortable and inviting cottage. I so look forward to my vacation here every year. The owners are amazing - extremely hospitable and there's everything you possibly need in the cottage!! The cottage is immaculate- so clean! It's a short walk to a private, beautiful beach. The neighborhood is a beach neighborhood- quiet, and welcoming. I am already looking forward to my visit next year! I highly recommend this cottage!!!

Not even Covid could have kept us away for the 4th this year!

Bruce and Norma have been welcoming our family into their home for the past few years, and we never leave disappointed! It truly is our "Happy Place!"

We always arrive to a very clean cottage, with the most thoughtful welcome basket. A backyard ready to unwind in beneath the stars with a nice fire...And Bruce's "Stuffies" are always a hit!

Whether you are looking for the quiet day at the beach ( walk to the Spit in 5 min) Great food and shopping.. ( the Marketplace within the neighborhood or Mashpee Commons) You have it all minutes away. You cannot go wrong.

We will keep returning to spend our 4th of July in the Poppy Cottage, as long as Bruce and Norma will continue to have us!

We rented from Bruce to accommodate family in town for the holidays. The house was great - everything was as advertised. It was very clean and comfortable and well appointed. Bruce was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely recommend the house and would have no reservations about renting the property again in the future. A very pleasant and stress-free experience. Thank you, Bruce!

Bruce and Norma truly make you feel welcomed in their rental. From the welcome basket with personalized shirts for our kids, to home-made quahogs left on our doorstep, these are the best people by far we have ever rented from. We hosted Thanksgiving at Poppy and it was perfect. My mom is local and has Alzheimers so a small, quiet holiday was perfect for her. There was a lot of laughter and our kids enjoyed the board games and Disney movies. We enjoyed Poppy very much and loved walking to the spit in the mornings. Bruce and Norma's hospitality is unlike anything we've ever experienced and we have been renting from various places on the Cape bi-annually for over fifteen years. The house itself is immaculate, very well maintained, and very comfortable. We hope to rent from you next year for the same week!

Thank you again for your incredible hospitality! Jill

Had a great week in Poppy. Our hosts could not have been more gracious. They left us with an amazing welcome basket and responded within five minutes to any minor issue that arose.

The cottage is comfortable and the A/C works well to keep cool. Great backyard for kids with swings set and toys. Security deposit was returned in less than a week.

We stayed at Bruce and Norma's house in Poppy for the third year in a row. It has been the perfect beach getaway with our two young kids and dog. Great location, clean house, awesome yard with fire pit.

I enjoyed a wonderful week at this adorable, charming and inviting beach house at Popponesett Beach! This home is the perfect place for a vacation week at the beach - meticulously kept up, easy walk to the beach, a wonderful deck with a grill and all amenities. The homeowners are gracious hosts, making sure their guests have everything they need and keep the house in excellent condition. They are always available if there are questions throughout your visit. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, glasses, and cooking utensils. It"s a relaxing beach atmosphere and the homeowners have extra chairs and beach accessories for their guests. It"s a short walk to the marketplace. I loved my week at this Poppy cottage!

Bruce and Norma are truly wonderful hosts! This is our 3rd year renting over 4th of July week, and yet again we were not disappointed!

Arriving to a very clean cottage and a lovely welcome package for our whole family, and treated during our stay to Bruce"s homemade quahogs! YUM!

Bruce and Norma consistently make our stay wonderful year over year, and we look forward to next year already! See you soon!

We arrived at Bruce & Norma's beach house to a welcome basket full of s'mores fixins, potato chips, a card for our anniversary, and a bottle of wine. They had made personalized pails with shovels for the kids, a personalized treasure box, and personalized t-shirts, and also included toy boats. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that level of thoughtfulness from people I had never met!

It rained a bunch during our visit, and Bruce would text us ideas for places to take the kids to keep them entertained. He even stopped by to drop off some of his homemade stuffed quahogs that he caught himself! Sweetest people ever!

The house was light and airy. The deck was great for nightly cookouts, and the firepit was magical. My kids loved the swing set and mini zipline in the backyard. We loved the playground down the street and walking to the beach every day. It was beautiful! We loved that we had a choice of going to the ocean or the bay. It was a perfect vacation, and we hope to return next year! Thank you, Bruce and Norma!

We were in town for a wedding down the street in New Seabury and had a great experience here. The house was everything you are looking for, some outdoor space, space to hang out indoors if the weather is off, and cozy bedrooms. They were great hosts that were willing to be available at every turn, and also provided great recommendations and kind gestures upon arrival. Will stay here again if we are back in the area!

Lovely cottage and perfect for a weekend getaway. Within walking distance of the beach, and it is located in a beautiful neighborhood!

Thank you, Bruce and Norma, for welcoming us into your home. What an adorable beach house you have completely outfitted with everything anyone could ever dream of! My family had the BEST time visiting this past weekend and we can’t thank you enough for your kind generosity! The homemade Quahogs “stuffers” were the BEST we ever had! The pizzas were enjoyed by our non seafood lovers. So kind of you to treat us like royalty! We hope to visit again!

My family (2 adults and 2 kids ages 4 and 7) rented this cottage for the week of Thanksgiving. Not only was it impeccably clean, well appointed and sunny, there was a welcome basket waiting for us on the table with personalized shirts for the kids, local goodies and s'mores supplies for the fire pit. Bruce checked in with us in advance to see if we had questions and gave us family friendly recommendations. They were available, professional, respectful and kind.

The beach is about a 5 minute walk. We had great weather and were able to play at the beach for a few days. The beach itself is expansive, clean and gorgeous. The neighborhood is child-friendly and quiet. The backyard has a swing set, fire pit, horse shoes, and a mini-zip line which our kids loved. There is a small playground at the end of the street. There are lots of board games and Disney movies to choose from- perfect for family time. We had an overall excellent experience with the renters and with the cottage. I would very highly recommend this cottage and renting with Bruce and Norma!

Fantastic house with all the pleasures of home (but in a more exotic location!). The ocean and a gorgeous beach are just a short walk from the house. Cleanliness was top-notch and the overall feel is very welcoming. Bruce was very friendly, approachable and attentive with any questions we had. This house made it easy for us to get right into the relaxing carefree time of our vacation. We’ll recommend this house to friends who are looking for a quiet spot to vacation and enjoy the ocean. Another plus is the proximity to local restaurants, spas, movie theaters, the best lobster roll in the world #therawbar, and grocery stores. (All under 10 minutes drive).

Our famaily loved the cottage. From arrival, Bruce and Norma were great hosts! From an amazing arrival gift basket, to Bruce letting me borrow his clam basket and rake, Bruce and Norma did everything to make our stay in Popponessett a memorable one.

The cottage is well equipped with everything you would need for the perfect beach day! This was so helpful to us as we were coming with a 6-month old and were already short on car space!

We will definitely be renting here again!!

Our family had a great week at this home and in the Poppy community! The beach was walking distance away! Poppy Marketplace was such a fun and inviting location to spend time shopping, grabbing a bite to eat and listening to some live music!

House is a great size... rooms were plenty big and we loved the AC!!! Could not have lived without.
Bruce and Norma were such great hosts... leaving special gifts for the kids and the hubs and I! So thoughtful! Bruce, also thank you for consistently checking in and ensuring we had everything we needed as well as providing suggestions for things to do when it did rain!

Norma and Bruce, thank you for making our stay very enjoyable! We were pleasantly surprised with the gracious welcoming gift for the family! The house was spotless and well equipped with all the amenities. The location was perfect for our family. The Spit is a 2 minute walk and the beach cart helped transport all of our beach needs. We are already looking forward to next year's visit to Poppy!!

My family enjoyed our stay very much. This cottage is clean, great location and the AC in the bedrooms helps with that humid Cape air.

We went back to this house for the second year in a row and had a great time. The house was clean and comfortable, and our two young children had a great time in the big backyard. We really enjoyed the fire pit once the kids were in bed.

Incredible hospitality from Bruce and Norma. I wouldn't think of looking for another house in Popponesset. I Highly Recommend!!

I spent a week at Bruce and Norma's fabulous beach cottage! The house is immaculate- well cared for and extremely comfortable. It’s the perfect house for a vacation week at Popponesset Beach! It’s a short walk to the beach - and a short walk to the marketplace - a perfect location. The house had everything you need for a family vacation- swing set; beach chairs; 2 grills; a great backyard!. Bruce and Norma are wonderful - responsive and accommodating. I enjoyed my week at the house, and highly recommend it!

We once again had our vaca for the 3rd year at the most perfect cottage - yours! And your friendship means the world to us, and our annual Casa Vallarta night is always what we look forward to. Sunny bright, clean, welcoming beautiful cottage and we are so grateful to have made such great friends that we met through staying here! Handicap accessible ramp that you set up for us is perfect for Joey! And accessible beaches this year with the new boardwalks that were helpful for Joey's wheelchair! Best vacation memories are made here, thank you! We love your thoughtful gifts too as always! Joey, Denise, Mike

Bruce & Norma did it again! We spent another glorious week at their " Poppy Cottage" and once again we were not disappointed!

We arrived to the home and were greeted by a lovely, personalized welcome package for the kids and ourselves. The kids were so excited to fill their new " treasure boxes." Norma truly takes a great deal of time and effort when putting these together, and it is such a nice touch!

The house was incredibly clean and ready for us to enjoy the week! And once again, we were treated to Bruce's homemade quahogs ( "Stuffies") they are so darn good!!

Bruce & Norma truly care about their guests and make every effort possible to ensure they have the best accommodations!! We cannot wait to return next year!

Stayed at this immaculate cottage within walking distance to the beach for a girls weekend. What a beautiful place, filled with light & well decorated, The home was perfect with plenty of room for us to relax. I highly recommend it. Thank you, Norma & Bruce!

First , I want to say how appreciative we were that Norma and Bruce were so accommodating and flexible! They came through for us at the last minute when our previous arrangements fell through! Such a warm and cozy place! Very clean, bright and cheery, and beautifully decorated! Beds were super comfortable. Well equipped with everything you need for day to day living! Thanks for everything! Would totally recommend renting this place to family and friends!! Regina on a girls weekend :)

Great weekend stay at Bruce's house . Very clean great location . Bruce was very nice and accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. He made us some of his quohogs which were delicious!! Would definitely stay again or recommend to a friend.

Perfect end of summer vacation. Owners Bruce and Norma are the best, from the welcome package to the homemade stuffed quahogs, they even purchased a stand up paddle board and let us use it . Great house and short walk to a nice beach. Really nice neighborhood especially if you enjoy walking.

This is the 1st cottage that we have rented that had a welcome gift awaiting us: wine, taffy, Cape Cod postcards, a 2018 Cape Cod calendar, and all the makings for s'mores (which my grandchildren enjoyed) including the sticks. During the week, Bruce brought us homemade quahogs that were delicious. The cottage had a great layout, and anything you would needed (except towels) was provided: beach chairs and cart, high chair and pack and play, plenty of games, and a nice deck and back yard with a swing set. The beach was walking distance.

We really enjoyed our family vacation at Bruce & Norma's. My wife and I, along with our 2 small children and dog, were very comfortable all week. The house was clean with plenty of room for everyone. There were even lots of children's books and toys.

It's just a short walk to either the beach or the spit, and if you haven't been to Popponesset Beach, it is a fantastic quiet, private family beach.

We were pleasantly surprised by the backyard. It is well landscaped with horseshoes and a fire pit, which we enjoyed every night after putting the kids to bed.

Highly recommended for a family vacation at the beach!

We had the most amazing vacation AGAIN!!! Our second year was even better! We did 2 weeks this year instead of one! Norma and Bruce are the most wonderful friends that we met by vacationing in their beach house! Absolutely love them! This house is perfect -- clean, beautiful, bright, cheery! Not only did we love our time here, but we got to hang with our friends, family and our new great friends Norma & Bruce!

Go to Casa Vallarta in Falmouth on Tuesday if you haven't seen a mariachi band, love them. We went with Norma & Bruce & My silaw family! Best marguaritas/company! See you next year!!! Best vacations are made right in this house! Raw bar, lure, Popponesset Inn, the beaches, and friendly people! Can't wait til next year! Mike, Denise, Joey

This cottage is perfect for a relaxing beach vacation! Adorable and immaculate with 3 comfortable bedrooms and a great kitchen/living area. The homeowners are so nice! Great backyard and deck. Everything about it made for a wonderful beach vacation. The cottage and the hospitality of the homeowners exceeded my expectations!

We just came home from a wonderful week at Bruce & Norma's Poppy Cottage!! From the moment we arrived, we could not have felt more welcomed. The home itself is bright, clean, and very welcoming. Backyard has two swings sets should you need them, a great fire pit with plenty of chairs surrounding it, perfect for low key nights disconnecting from technology and re-connecting with your family!

When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised with thoughtful personalized welcome gifts put together by Norma, for the kids and adults alike. Shortly after we arrived, Bruce stopped by to make sure the house was what we were expecting and to see if we needed anything.

We even had the nice surprise of homemade & hand delivered fresh stuffed quahogs!! YUM!

Trash was picked up by Bruce a couple of times during the week and Norma stopped by to water the flowers, but not once did we ever feel like they were checking up on us, rather taking great care of their property.

We enjoyed our time immensely this week and will definitely be back again!!

We had a great stay at this lovely home! Very clean and comfortable - we look forward to renting it again soon!

We had such an amazing time at Bruce and Norma's cottage. We spent our evenings hosting relatives and spent most mornings drinking coffee and having breakfast in the backyard. The outdoor shower was amazing and the firepit was nice for s'mores! Bruce brought by stuffed quahogs and Norma brought over an anchor for our huge raft. SO incredibly hospitable. Bruce even took us on a tour of Popponesset Bay and harbor. It was beautiful and so thoughtful. The house was spacious and had A/C units for our very hot week. We will definitely be back!

My husband, 3 young girls, dog and I just finished up a fantastic week in Popponesset. This house had all we needed and much more. Plenty of space, all the daily necessities, very clean, and a great outdoor space for kids. The house is located in a great spot...quick walk to the Community Center, which has fun activities for kids daily, and a 5 minute walk to the beach...perfect for little ones. The hosts, Bruce and Norma, were so friendly and attentive and made our stay very enjoyable. We are already counting down the days to our next stay in Popponesset!

Bruce and Norma, the owners, are the nicest people you will ever meet. The home is gorgeous with coastal decor. It's bright with the skylights even on a cloudy day that makes it bright in the home. It's welcoming and beautiful! Everything is organized, you unpack and have a place for everything. You will feel right at home. We had a great experience with becoming really great friends with Bruce & Norma, and we will remain great friends. They took us for a boat ride & amazing Mexican dinner night with mariachi band. We had a blast. This vacation was everything you could ever imagine & more. Short walking distance to beach, community center, raw bar, the inn, the lure. We didn't want to leave. Best vacation we have ever had, huge thanks to our new friends Bruce & Norma. To note my 15 year old son is disabled & they set up handicap ramp for his wheelchair. They go above and beyond. Can't wait for next year's vacation!

We stayed here for a week in June and had a phenomenal time! The house is adorably decorated, with a nice deck and backyard, even a fire pit for pre-bedtime s'mores. It's a short walk to several beaches, which were as good as, or better than, any in the Cape. You can enjoy the open ocean on one side, with light surf and gorgeous views, and 50 yards away, you find the inlets and channels and shelter from the surf. The first day we were there, the kids had a blast catching small fish and hermit crabs in the channel. Our hosts, Bruce and Norma, make it easy to enjoy the beach; even though we brought our own, they had extra chairs, boogie boards, pails, shovels, balls, games and a cart to get it all there.

"Poppy," as the locals know it, is such a great community, perfect for families of any age, including young children. The neighbors are friendly, the streets are safe, and the clubhouse is a hopping community center.

As for the house, Bruce and Norma do a fantastic job making guests feel welcome. The kids loved their welcoming gifts, and the adults loved the clean home, ample space and bedrooms big enough to spread out a little. Our stay was unforgettable, and we want to go back. Seriously, this was a perfect vacation at a perfect time!

Thanks, Bruce and Norma!

Bruce was an awesome host and this was a great place to spend the Memorial Day weekend! Very close to the beach...has a grill to BBQ on and a fire pit. Perfect get away from the city!

Loved the house and the area. Everything we needed and a great back yard with a firepit! Enjoyed walks in the area, and our friend's wedding at the Popponeset Inn was incredible. Would highly recommend this cottage!

Great Cottage! We rented for a long "weekend" (Sat. - Tues.) - attended a wedding at the Popponessett Inn. I was a little hesitant renting "sight unseen" - but I was very pleasantly surprised! The house was very clean (& well stocked with dishes, glasses etc.), backyard was spacious (loved the fire pit!), perfect location (leisurely stroll to the beach) & to top it off, the owners left us a lovely "greeting basket" full of goodies! What a great treat/surprise - much appreciated! I would definitely recommend this rental & hope to return in the future (possibly for a week or two next time!!!).

Bruce & Norma are such a hospitable couple. We arrived to nice gift baskets for the kids. They loved going to the beach and finding horseshoe crab shells along with many other sea creatures. S'mores on the fire pit were a bit hit. My kids can't stop talking about the boat ride Norm took us on. Can't wait to do it again next summer!

My family enjoyed this cottage very much. Everything we needed was provided as to bed linens which, in my experience, no rentals usually do, and kitchen linens. As I am a lady pushing 70 years, the Internet was even more important to me than the beach, so I was delighted it worked well. As to the younger members of our party, this cottage is a child's dream. Plenty of videos and activities available in the cottage as well as swing and jungle gym sets outside! All in all, everything was set up so everyone could relax comfortably!! We would rent again in a heartbeat!

This was our second year renting this house. We love all the amenities, especially the outside shower and fire pit. The beach was a very short walk and we did it with 3 kids in tow. The owners are very hospitable. We are looking forward to next year.

This adorable property was perfect for our family beach vacation! We loved being able to walk to The Spit and the beautiful beach. Excellent proximity to The Marketplace and fishing on the bridge. Our kids also took advantage of arts & crafts, foosball, and movie night at the club house, just a short walk away. Very family friendly! Also worth mentioning, we had great dining experiences at The Popponesset Inn dining room, The Lure (also at the Inn) and Anju (Mexican) in Falmouth. Be sure to check out the wonderful toy store at the marketplace and the weekend live music at the gazebo. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and welcome gifts left by these generous homeowners.

We just returned and had a fabulous stay. We have three young daughters and it was perfect for us. Bruce & Norma were so kind to leave us house warming treats and were always available for any questions.

Perfect location with a few minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches on the Cape and an even shorter walk to the Community center and playground. It was great to be able to enjoy the swing set and firepit in the backyard.

We will definitely be back! Thank you for the hospitality!

I will recommend this neighborhood and this house to all of my friends! The location is amazing for my three kids - ages 10, 7, and 5 who could all walk or ride bikes to the community center and play in the pick up baseball and soccer games every morning. The crafts, bingo nights and square dance nights were a blast too. This house was clean, well-stocked with board games and movies and had a great backyard with play equipment, a firepit, and horseshoe set. We loved riding bikes to get pizza at the market place and walking to the beach. Bruce and Norma are a lovely couple who went above and beyond our expectations to make our week special - from the surprise boogie boards and toys to the bottle of wine waiting for us. I really hope we can come back here for many years to come!

This is or second year renting this home. We opted to stay for 2 weeks this year and it was well worth it. Great not to leave after a week and just enjoy the beach while everyone else packed up. I'm hesitant to actually write how much we enjoy it. I don't want to let the secret out that this is one of the best spots on the Cape! We had friends and my mom come to visit and they loved it. They're already looking to rent for next year.

Walk to the beach. Great shopping and entertainment 5 minutes away (Mashpee Commons). Plus Hyannis and Falmouth are only a short drive. Not to mention the world famous "raw bar" with its amazing lobsters rolls and shellfish. You're foolish to vacation anywhere else.

Thanks, Bruce and Norma.

From the moment we got here, we felt welcome. Each of our children had a personalized beach pail filled with goodies and there were snacks and wine for the grown ups! The house was well kept and had a very beachy decor - perfect for vacation. We ate breakfast on the back deck almost every morning and grilled dinner out there in the evenings. We topped off a few nights roasting marshmallows over the fire-pit. The beach was close enough for the kids to walk to without getting tired, and some days they rode their bikes there. The community house had daily activities for different age groups and we were even there for a road race. The owners (Norma & Bruce) were great hosts and gave us suggestions on places to go and activities available. I am writing this review as I start planning for next summer - cannot wait to go back!

Stayed here mid August, great time! We have to small kids 7 & 4. It's a short short walk to the beach, where we'd stay all day fishing for minnows and crabs. Awesome beach with lots of boats going by and plenty of sea life, nice and warm for swimming in the ocean. Cottage was cozy and felt like the Cape should -- a BEACH HOUSE!!... Loved the market place in the neighborhood, famous raw bar, kids store, ice cream, coffee shop, bands... you name it, very fun place. Norma and Bruce were great hosts. They even left welcoming gift buckets filled with all kinds of stuff for the kids. It was a nice touch. We're heading here again next year....

This was our first year renting a house, and we are so happy we chose this one! It was clean and had everything we needed. The outside shower was perfect after a day at the beach. The beach was only a 5 minute walk and was not overcrowded, perfect for letting our children run around to play.

Our family had a last minute vacation to Popponesset, and we rented this cottage. We are glad we did. It is a cozy, clean, "Capey" cottage, with adorable nautical touches throughout. Our children were thrilled to receive their cute "welcome basket" - complete with a personalized beach pail, and other things that kept them happy! We appreciated our "welcome" bottle of wine, and Euro for our car. The Spit is a close walk, took us less than five minutes, and the warm water was music to our souls. We are in the process of booking for summer 2014, and I couldn't believe I forgot to review.

So, I have rented this home a few times.. It is clean, quaint and very cozy! Close to Mashpee Commons if you like to shop! Surrounded by a friendly community and close to beaches. The spit is one of the attraction beaches in Poppy and is really quite beautiful, just a 5 minute walk.. The people are friendly and the owners Bruce and Norma are extremely accommodating! The cottage itself is by far a pleasant experience with the comfort of almost being home :) If you have not visited it here, then it's a must! You will want to come back for sure! I also recommend coming in the early fall, it is beautiful.