Private, Clean and Cozy Beach Community Cottage w/everything
Onset Vacation Rental - ID 20099

We had a wonderful time until the end when we got news that our precious little dog, Rondo, was diagnosed with cancer by Cape Cod Vet Specialists. The vets were wonderful. We had to leave early because we wanted Rondo to be with his doctor at the end. The only negative comment I can think of was if anyone is staying more than a couple of weeks, more than one set of linens be provided if possible. A few days it was cloudy/rainy and I wanted to do laundry. I hang out linens, sheets, etc. and had to wait to do laundry. Unnecessary to use dryer when you can hang them. Oh, just thought of one more, exiting your driveway is hazardous. Cannot see cars coming from the right. Would help if bushes were cut more to help visibility.

Love the décor. Makes you feel like you are definitely at the beach, especially where we live.... Daytona Beach.. It seemed every day I would notice something I hadn't seen the day before... pictures, plaques, etc. Thank you again for making our stay so comfortable and enjoyable. We were able to see our sons and their families every week. Looking forward to next year. Hugs, Carol and Dick Baldwin and remarkably at this date Rondo is still with us.

Onset is a charming little Victorian village tucked just off Route 6 between Wareham and Buzzard’s Bay. It’s lovely little central square sits beside what might be the most picturesque harbor in all of Cape Cod. It boasts a long, sandy beach, lovely little park, several inns, restaurants, and shops, and of course the not-to-be missed Nana’s Candy and Ice Cream Shop.

That’s the village. Now for the cottage, which is about a mile’s walk or drive from town. You’ll find it tucked away in a quiet corner along one of those winding roads “that seem to beckon you,” just like the song. The cottage itself is COMFORT defined. The first floor boasts a lovely, beautifully appointed master suite with a large full bathroom. A laundry room is adjacent. You can also walk out to a little covered patio off the master suite. Upstairs, you’ll find a large, open, air-conditioned great room, also beautifully appointed, with comfortable furniture for dining, watching TV, or relaxing with a good book in a comfortable reading corner. The kitchen has everything you could possibly want to accommodate meal preparations. Also on this floor is a charmingly decorated twin bedroom and the cottage’s main bathroom. From the living area you can walk out to a large deck that offers plenty of comfortable, cushioned seating and a large round dining table. You may find yourself spending most of your cottage time out there! Morning coffee on the deck provided us with morning sunshine, a symphony of bird song and even an occasional turkey sighting. We saw an entire family: Mom, Dad, seven chicks, and even some aunts and uncles.

One of the best things about this place is its easy access to many beautiful beaches. Shell Point Beach, just past the village center, is our favorite. The Cape itself is also “right there!” You are five minutes from the Bourne Bridge and about twenty minutes from Falmouth. We spent many days exploring the Cape during our stay, but we always felt that returning to “our” cottage at night felt like coming home.

Located near the beach, canal, restaurants and shopping made this cottage a great find. Very well stocked with all the amenities of home, immaculately clean, and landlord always available. Beautiful deck surrounded by well landscaped grounds afforded me the privacy I so enjoyed. Coming from the desert of CA, I enjoyed the side effects of hurricane Maria. Every room was decorated with beautiful furnishings. To top it off, I had all my favorite sport channels. Family visited and loved the movie selections.

I loved the beach house. It was beautiful and very convenient to everything -- shops, beach, etc... I would definitely rent here again and would recommend this property to anyone!

My sister and I loved this Onset cottage! Besides being spotlessly clean when we arrived, it had beautiful furnishings and everything we needed for a restful, relaxing vacation. Highly recommend!!

We enjoyed our stay in Onset! The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood and centrally located. We were able to make day trips to the Boston area and even explore over the Bridge! The cottage is beautifully decorated, clean and very relaxing. A home away from home! We highly recommend it! Looking forward to staying here again!

We had a great time at this cottage for our week at the Cape. Very clean, nicely decorated and all you need is provided! Nice, quiet setting! Close enough to drive to everything. Highly recommend Old Silver and Sandwich beaches and taking the terry to Martha's Vineyard to bike the island and shop. Loved that the house had tons of fans and towels and an upstairs porch or gazebo with table for eating al fresco. Great place to stay!

I was impressed upon drive up to property, at its separation from the world so to speak. The quiet from being away from traffic was very relaxing. Entering the house was also quite welcoming. Clean, and I felt comfortable and at home immediately. If the set up of house was not great enough, the thoughtfulness of the container of "in case you forgot something," delighted everyone. I did have day visitors throughout the week and each was more impressed than the one before. The upper deck afforded a nice afternoon/evening breeze and the furniture was very comfortable. Gazebo...great! Not a prob with grill.

The convenience of variety of restaurants in either direction was wonderful. And the Village was quite relaxing for us; be it the beach, the restaurants, the cozy park on hill overlooking water and dock, or even the dock watching the moonrise over the bay. The August Wednesday night concert at the band stand was wonderful, could listen to the music anywhere around the Village.

Back to the house and comforts of sleeping. The beds were very comfortable and air conditioners did their jobs to perfection. If I haven't bored you enough ...wait til next year!!!! Already putting my vacation time in for a return....

First, the positives - it was ideally located as advertised and was very clean. These were two deciding factors when we booked the house and we were not disappointed on those points. The deck upstairs was an asset also.

However, we were very disappointed in the AC and dehumidifier situation. We slept in the downstairs bedroom, and the musty odor was overwhelming. Because there were not enough electrical outlets to accommodate both the AC and the dehumidifier, we would run the dehumidifier all day and the AC at night. So we had to choose between a comfortable sleeping degree and a smelly room or a less musty odor and a room too hot to sleep in comfortably. The upstairs eating and cooking area was unusable due to the heat. We tried to run fans while we up there but could only stand the heat earlier in the week so we only ate dinner there twice. We would eat a hasty breakfast and then retreat downstairs to get ready to go out. This caused more expense for us since we had planned to eat at the house all but one or two nights. Advertising the unit as air conditioned is not entirely true, only two rooms have AC. There are notes in the house not to run the AC except for bedtime. It seemed that the owner is more concerned about utility bills than the comfort of guests.

We contacted the owner first before posting this review and her response was the Cape doesn't normally have such hot weather.

We had a great time staying at Cahoon. It was a nice house with all the amenities. Well decorated and everything we needed was provided. We loved the outdoor shower as well as the nice deck and fire pit. Its location was perfect to explore the Cape. We will definitely be staying here again in the future. I highly recommend this property if you are looking to have a relaxing vacation in a quiet neighborhood. The beach was just a short distance away which was convenient on the days when we didn't want to go far from the house. The owner was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks for everything!

We come back to this cottage every year because of the privacy and location. This year we were able to see the parade downtown and enjoy the little carnival and vendors that were there for the 4th of July weekend! Already planning for next year! Thanks, Judy!

We had a fabulous time staying in this lovely home. Judy makes you feel like you are right at home! It was a great location in terms of getting everywhere we wanted to go. Had some great local meals. Cup 2 Cafe is a great breakfast and lunch spot. Buzzards Bay Pizza....yum.

We had some fantastic meals at the house as well! First time at Scusset Beach. Won't be the last! Spent lots of time walking the Canal trail. The house is so comfortable, you almost forget that you are on vacation and are supposed to be getting out to explore new places.

This will be our 3rd summer at this cottage and we are really getting to know the area which is very special. This year we got to actually meet Judy and her husband and are happy to say that they are just as enjoyable as imagined. Judy gave us some "inside information" to shortcuts and even more local beaches to try out next year! We just love the convenience and the location to the Cape, we really couldn't ask for more in our one week a year to enjoy with our family! Thanks so much!

This house has everything you need for a party of 4 and a fabulous week and scrupulously clean. Great location, Onset Beach, which is a short 1.4 miles away, is a lovely beach. Take the tour of the Cape Cod Canal from the Onset docks, informative and a fun 2 hours spent aboard the Viking cruise.

The house is very clean, Judy has provided everything you may need to enjoy a great week. Twin bedroom upstairs, queen master suite on first floor. The second floor deck provides quiet early morning coffee time and late afternoon breezes.
Bathrooms are located on first & second floors.

Located very near the Bourne and Sagamore bridge. We found this location ideally situated for ventures up the Cape and also down to Falmouth. Nothing is a far drive.

Enjoy!

We had a great week in and around Onset...touring Boston via the T (a short drive to the Quincy Center or Braintree Stations), riding bikes, visiting the National Seashore and lighthouses on the Cape, and even going to Martha's Vineyard on the ferry at Wood's Hole (about a 30 min. drive). The beaches in Onset were easy to get to...the restaurants in town were excellent, and there were lots of activities in town.
The cottage was lovely, with everything we needed, and Judy is so accommodating and easy to work with! We even had some wild turkeys as neighbors.this week...

This cottage has every thing you need for a great vacation. Very comfortable,clean and relaxing, with a big private yard, and it's close to the beach. We will be back!!!

Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. It had all of the amenities of home along with a peaceful yet central location for all of our day trips. We loved spending time in the large yard and especially the little outdoor gazebo and sitting area. A great spot to watch the wild turkeys and drink my tea! I hope we will get to stay again soon.

Thanks again for the use of your cottage. We had a great time and spent many hours just enjoying the ambiance of the cottage.The way you have the place decorated is so neat right down to the Cape Cod napkins. Nice touches that kept us saying "oh cool, look at this?"

This is the second time that we have stayed at this particular cottage and are just as pleased as the first stay. It is perfect for our small family of three and the location is really great. We had a particular incident this stay though where my six year old had left his favorite movie in the DVD player. I asked if Judy could help us out, in order to sooth my son's agony, and mail the movie to us. We offered for her to take any cost for shipping or to her from our deposit. Our DVD arrived quickly in the mail at no cost to us. How incredibly nice and thoughtful of Judy and this warmth permeates through the cottage. What a lovely lady! Thanks, Judy. We are already looking forward to next year!

Very nice, very quiet, easy to find and short drives to many places on the Cape.

Beautiful cottage. It is very well equipped and very clean.

This is our second year staying here, and we had an amazing time. The house is in a great private location, and it's close to everything you need. We took day trips to the Cape and enjoyed coming back to a clean, comfortable home. The deck is a great place to relax and the outdoor seating area is very peaceful. Love this place!

This is our second year as an extended family that we have spent on the Cape for the 4th of July week. This year we decided to try a little off the Cape to avoid the traffic of the bridge. We are so glad we did. Not only did we miss all the traffic, but we were so close to so many things! Onset beach is just right done the road. Cheap parking and perfect because for kids! We also rented SUP boards and had a great time. The house was so cute, set back in its own private area. They house across from us is for sale so we were all alone out there, which was great!! Judy, the owner, provided us with all we need. Super clean and beautifully decorated!!

This location proved to be a convenient location for activities both on cape and off. We did day trips to Plymouth, Boston, and whale watching from Barnstable. The glass museum in Sandwhich was very interesting - you should tell more people about it. House was very comfortable, and I enjoyed the deck.

We had an excellent vacation in Onset. The house was comforatble and beautifully decorated. The neighborhood was quiet. The kitchen was well stocked and very clean. The master bedroom is large with lovely furniture. There was a variety of books, games & DVDs in the house. The location was good. The town beach was nearby and the bridges are a short drive away.

This was my first time taking a vacation to Cape Cod and only been there once before. Found this place online and very easily secured a week's rental with the homeowner. I wasn't able to stay the entire week but was thoroughly impressed with the accuracy of the listing and what I found when I arrived late one evening after a long flight and drive. I not only enjoyed the house but the cute little community in which it resides. While close to town, it is far enough away to be totally secluded from the road and noise. Very peaceful place, would recommend to anyone with or without a family.
Enjoyed the local restaurants and a round of golf (even in the pouring rain)

We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The house has everything you could ever need and was spotlessly clean. The new deck made our stay very pleasurable (so much so that we were a bit reluctant to go exploring as we intended). We ate all our meals out there. Nice location. Central to everything. Heartily recommend you stay here. We can't wait for our next visit.

This cottage is truly a home away from home. Everything you need is there, and it's clean and very comfortable. The location gives you the option of staying in the area and enjoying the nearby beach and restaurants or taking a day trip to the Cape. We had an amazing time and would recommend this cottage to anyone.

This was our second time to the property and once again it was a wonderful visit. The house is close to all the things you need (grocery, great restaurants) but far enough from the main drag that it is a peaceful oasis. We will definitely stay there again!

As soon as I discovered 3 wonderful rocking chairs inside and one great wicker rocker outside, I knew I had discovered a place that would be my home away from vacation home for the week. The house is wonderfully decorated, allowing you to melt into the feeling of living in a well-cared for home. With every amenity imaginable and a location that is so conducive to Cape adventures, how could a person or family not totally relax and enjoy this special place. The hot/cold outdoor shower is devine after a day at the beach, the master bathroom has almost a spa-like vibe. I know it sounds corny but what an idyllic vacation rental home this turned out to be! And the highest form of flattery of course is that I'll be booking my next year's vacation at the same location very soon!

My family and I had great time during the week of our stay. Any reviews that we read prior to the vacation about privacy and location were very accurate. The location made it very easy for us to visit several great places for shopping, eating, different beaches and local sites all within an hours drive. The cottage was adorable and just right for our small family. I would and have recommended this cottage and are already considering coming back next year!

This was a last-minute booking, so we were very pleasantly surprised to find a beautifully decorated, homey, welcoming property with total privacy. The house is perfectly situated for heading to the Cape, and is only 1 mile from Onset Beach (a clean quiet beach with free access/parking). The house has everything you could possibly need, from a bottle opener to a dishwasher, and it was a pleasure to stay there. Highly recommended.

Cute and very quiet cottage. We adored the outside shower! We liked to be in the Cape Cod mood, without the bridges problems! A beautiful beach near the cottage, perfect for young children : Onset Beach (less than 8 minutes by car).

What a wonderful place... near great beaches. The cottage had everything we needed in a quiet neighborhood. The place is clean and we were relaxed in it. My 2 daughters loved the outdoor shower.
And finally the homeowner was great and helpful on all the communication we had together and the information we needed.

David from Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada

This rental home was so relaxing. Plenty of space for our family of five to relax and enjoy inside and out. It is set back away from the street so it is quiet, but only less than five minutes from everything, including Onset Beach. Our kids enjoyed riding their bicycles in the yard and driveway. This home has everything you need and it was great having two bathrooms, one for the kids upstairs and one for the parents downstairs. We had a very hot week so we were grateful for the AC at night! The outside shower was definitely a plus so as to wash all the sand off from a long day at the beach. Absolutely, loved this cottage and owners are a pleasure to work with. Would definitely rent again!!

This rental was a pleasant surprise on our trip to Onset. Located close to all the sites in the area and close to shopping. The decor inside the house was beautiful. I would recommend this rental to everyone. It was a home away from home!

What a lovely property! The pictures do a great job of capturing the charm of the home. It was so quiet and yet so close to everything you need. The owner was so easy to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this home and will be renting again next year!!

This cottage is home away from home! Everything-and we mean everything is right here in this adorable cottage. Every picture is accurate. This home is beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming and very clean. It creates a feeling that makes you want to kick off your shoes and settle in. The sliders off the bedroom offer a gentle breeze that creates a soothing mood, allowing for relaxing afternoon naps, or a quiet read in the rocker. The yard is perfect! The gazebo is great for sitting with a cup of coffee in the morning, or a sweet sangria in the evening. The outdoor shower is amazing. If you never showered outside, get ready for a freeing, natural feeling that you will never forget! The surrounding area offers great places for breakfast, excellent seafood and terrific restaurants overlooking the water. We often went out to dine, however, if you would like to cook, the kitchen has everything you need! It even has a cute takeout menu box with local restaurants who serve delicious food and deliver to the door. I can't say enough about our vacation stay in the fabulous home. You will love it here! Cape Cod is charming!!

This is the PERFECT rental! Very private and quiet location. Close to the beach and within walking distance to downtown Onset. The cottage is very quaint and you know you're on the Cape the minute you walk in the door! Tastefully decorated and everything you could want or ask for is provided.

You can tell that the owner takes great pride in this property. The house is absolutely spotless.

The gazebo outside is an extra bonus. The perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee and newspaper....or cocktails in the evening with friends. Love the chandelier and lanterns too!

I highly recommend this rental to anyone who is searching for the ultimate Cape Cod experience!

What a great week. Spend the mornings and evenings in quiet seclusion and close for day trips to the Cape with no hassle crossing the bridges. Large plaza within three miles including any store needed. Great resturants within two miles or use the gas grill included. Check out Perry's for breakfast. Hospital is only 15 minutes away if needed. The moment we walked into the home the decorating made you feel at home. Beautifully done inside. We brought the normal amenities needed for a vacation, was not needed since all was there. Very clean and Judy was most helpful with all questions. Would certainly recommend this to anyone and will return. Thank you Judy and Paul for the beautiful week.

The cottage is located in a very quiet neighborhood and set back from the street. Nicely furnished and very clean and comfortable. All you need to bring with you is a toothbrush! It's also great having a laundry at a vacation rental.We thoroughly enjoyed this property! The cottage is more spacious than it appears and very comfortable. It is also immaculate and offers a kitchen that is ideal for cooking family meals. The outdoor shower was wonderful. The cottage was just what we needed, neat and clean, well equiped and well located to take day trips to the Cape, Newport and New Bedford.
Thank you, Judy! We'll be back next summer!

This cottage was a very restful and quiet place. It was comfortable, clean, and neat with most everything that you would need to make your vacation complete. The yard was large, with plenty of room to relax or let children play. It was a short ride to Onset Center, the beaches, the shops on Rt. 6 and the bridge to the Cape. Judy made everything easy and was always helpful and professional.

This cottage is an amazing get away,with all the comforts of home. The descriptions are accurate and everything you need is available in the house. You are close enough to the beaches and shops without being distubed by them. Quiet, clean and tranquil. The cottages decor, both inside and out leave no doubt that you are on Old Cape Cod. The owners are as charming as their property. Our favorite "extras" were the outside shower and having drinks under the gazebo! A GREAT rental!
Rick & Lori

"Everything was perfect,rental very clean and well maintained.The listing of amenities is very precise and pictures are the same that you will find with this delightful place to spend dreamful moments with your family!The two floor levels are very usefull to enhance the quality of your vacation: teenagers on the second floor with their own TV and parents on the first floor like honeymooners...We were near of stores,grocery store,restaurants,gas stations beaches,etc...but we seemed living like in a very small village at the end of this small quiet path.BBQ and the restfull gazebo completed very well a fulfilled day.Mrs Chauvin was very helpful and understanding to explain details! I would recommend and I would rent for another vacation! Bertrand Noël and family."

This rental property is accurately described, it is an adorable cottage that is clean, well maintained and in good repair. It is very peaceful and close to the beach as well as the center of Onset. I would definitely recommend this propery!""This is an accurate discription of this property, it's an adorable house! It is clean and well maintained. I like how close it is the beaches and downtown Onset. I would definitely recommend this property!"