Charming Starfish Cottage-Walk to Onset Bay!

When my daughter and I first walked into Starfish Cottage we were struck by its whimsical charm and how immediately welcoming it felt. It's so cute! Everything was immaculate and laminated sheets of instructions and information made it very easy for us to quickly settle in to vacation mode. My 9 year old grandson's description of the cottage was that it was "good and great!". He and I had fun each day discovering new decorative items that we hadn't noticed before. Going to the beach in the middle of a pandemic was a little unsettling at first. We found that most people were taking the right precautions.

We tried to go to the local beaches at odd times and stay for shorter stretches than usual. It was nice to have a pleasant, protected place to come back to and just watch baseball or play board games. Even though we had a bit of rain we got to the canal trail, found a safe and fun mini golf course on the way to Falmouth and had a glorious day at Sandy Neck beach in Sandwich. We went to the local beaches four times. We celebrated my daughter's birthday with hamburgers on the grill and cupcakes that I managed to bake at the cottage. All in all our vacation was very enjoyable, relaxing and a much needed escape during a very stressful time.

We had a great time (again) at Starfish Cottage. The cottage is perfect for 2-4 people.
There are many excellent features: Wonderfully COMFY beds, AC, cute seaside decor, plenty of cushy beach and bath towels, etc. We like to cook, and we found all the dishes and utensils we needed. The deck was very nice for sitting and/or eating outside.

We had only one very small glitch (a gas canister for the BBQ was locked up), but Cindy was very responsive. Her caretakers arrived in less than an hour and we were all set!

It is reassuring to know that if something unexpected comes up, you can count on Cindy to take care of you.

We were especially appreciative of the cleaning procedures that Cindy employs during this time of Covid-19. We felt that she truly cared about our well-being, and this added to our comfort level. And of course, Onset Beach is fabulous and not at all crowded. Even on Saturday and Sunday, we were able to space ourselves out from other beach goers.

We hope to be back next year.

We enjoyed our week at Starfish Cottage! We've rented on the Cape for 25 years and this was the cleanest place - 5 stars!! I also appreciated the owners careful attention to safety due to Covid 19. You'll love staying here!

Our family of 5 enjoyed a wonderful week at this cottage just after school ended this year. The house itself is adorable- truly charming, and very comfortable, with great attention to detail. The owners have clearly made an effort to provide everything that a renter might want or need while away from home. The house was immaculately clean, and we were truly appreciative of the extra safety and cleaning measures that the owners took to ensure that we were safe and felt comfortable renting a house during these unprecedented "Covid times".

The house is within easy walking distance to town and the town beach, and we enjoyed MANY family ice-cream excursions there for after-dinner treats. The location allows for easy access to the rest of the Cape (the Bourne bridge is just a 5 minute car-ride away) and we truly enjoyed exploring some familiar and new places (seal-watching at The National Seashore, catching crabs in Wellfleet, trying new beaches around Buzzards Bay). We also loved riding bikes and walking on the Cape Cod Canal bike trail, which is just a few minutes car ride from the house. So many great memories! We loved our time here and would absolutely come back! Thank you Cindy and Dean for a great week!!

Thank you once again for another great holiday in Starfish Cottage. This is our third visit and most certainly not our last. This time it was especially nice as we got to meet you Cindy. We have four more days of holiday before we fly home and wish we could stay here instead of getting "on the road" again. We really feel at home.
All the best,
Susan and Bennie
(Berlin, Germany)

Thanks for sharing your cottage with us. Our family loved coming back here after a fun day at the beach. We really enjoyed Onset. We took some beautiful walks and ate at some great restaurants. We also took day trips to Hyannis and Provincetown. Now that we've stayed at the Starfish Cottage a few times, Onset feels like a second home to us. Thanks for making us feel so welcomed. We had a great time!

My family and I stayed at the cottage in Onset for the second year in a row. Again we had a relaxing, enjoyable stay--just what we needed. The cottage is beautifully decorated and had all the amenities. We were comfortable in the cottage and slept well. Relatives visited us and they were impressed with the furnishings and comfort of our rental. The location is perfect -- walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. In addition, staying in Onset meant easy access to Cape Cod, Boston, and Martha's Vineyard. Highly recommended!

All I can say is wow!! My husband and I spent our honeymoon here, and it was absolutely perfect! Cindy and Dean were very flexible with us and provide so many amenities. It made for a very stress free preparation for our trip! It was also in a great location, we were able to walk to town for dinner or if we needed anything. We can’t wait to come back! I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone. You will not be disappointed.

My sister, daughter and I stayed at the Starfish Cottage in Onset this past fall. The cottage is so tastefully decorated, cozy and has every amenity one could want. I had to communicate with Cindy several times because of changes in my travels. She was always quickly responsive in getting back to me and very accomodating to the changes in my plans. The cottage is extremely clean and very close to the Onset beaches and town. This is a very delightful cottage.
Rosemarie Frydman

I stayed at the Starfish cottage with my two teenage daughters. We had a wonderful time. The cottage was cozy, warm and very welcoming. Cindy and Dean thought of everything and truly made it a home away from home. The cottage was a short walk to the beach and the town. There were great restaurants and a few shops. I also liked that Onset was located just outside the hustle and bustle of the Cape, yet a short drive to so many things the Cape has to offer. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet Cape getaway. For a family or a couple getaway. I would like to mention that our hosts were wonderful !

We couldn't have been happier with the rental of Starfish Cottage. Cindy and Dean were great with quick responses and all that they provided. Upon arrival, we found the cottage to be immaculate and was close to town and stores to grab anything needed. Highly recommended.

My family and I had a wonderful time in MA The cottage was extremely clean, cozy and sooo….relaxing which is why we came. Cindy and Dean, you really thought of EVERYTHING! We had a blast and an educational trip to Plymouth, Whale Watching, and Battleship Cove. The food and I cannot say this enough, was AMAZING! And everyone was sooo NICE! Some places we ate were:
--Lindsey’s Family Diner (Awesome!)
--Breakfast Nook (Awesome!)
-- Marc Anthony’s (Good)
--Cape Cod Cakes (Good)
--Katie’s Burger Bar (Awesome)
--Cupcake Charlies (Awesome)

The Cape Cod Canal was beautiful and the history amazing. We definitely want to come back again.

Dear Cindy and Dean,
We really enjoyed our stay at your lovely cottage. We felt at home, straight away. We did not want for a thing. Everything was provided. Some family members stopped by for a visit and all were enchanted. We are definitely thinking of coming again next year. Thank you for sharing your Cape Cod gem!
Susan and Bennie

Home away from Home (Helena R) Lowell, MA
Reviewed 22 Jul 2016
Dear Dean & Cindy, Always a pleasure staying in your cottage, this is the second year, and as always we had great fun, the girls went to onset and we went to the Bourne Scenic park we had family camping there we had them come over the house for dinner we had a barbeque it was perfect we would recommend this cottage to anyone it was just perfect, hope to rented again

Owner's reply:
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation at our cottage again this year. You and your family always take good care of everything and are welcome anytime. Thank you for choosing our cottage!
Cindy and Dean

Awesome Cottage (Manny S) Sterling, VA
Reviewed 12 Jul 2016
This whimsical cottage would be absolutely perfect if it’s right on the water. Even though its not our planned vacation, it fills up the sadness my family felt at those times. My sister inlaw was diagnosed stage4 cancer. The cottage made us feel at home. The decorations inside n out are done with perfection. Cindy the owner, is a very warm and sweet person. I can recommend their place 100% .Hope to see u again! Thanks for your great hospitality.

Hi Mannie and Robert,
Thank you for choosing our cottage. I wish it had been for pleasure rather than a medical reason but I’m glad we could make it work even at the last minute. Try to enjoy the rest of the summer. I will keep your sister-in-law in my prayers. It was a pleasure meeting you both!
Sincerely,
Cindy and Dean MacIsaac

Seashore Cottage (Jane B) Pompano Beach, FL
Reviewed 14 Jun 2016
My husband Paul and I had a great 10 days at the cottage. It is so adorable and so comfortable. Everything you could think of is in the cottage. And, by far it is the cleanest rental home we have ever stayed in. We are originally from Braintree, MA and now live in Florida. We have some family in the Onset area. We had our kids for dinner one night and cooked steak on the grill. My sister and her partner came 2 nights for cocktails and appetizers and then we were off to dinner. Fabulous restaurants in the area. Stonebridge Bar and Grill is on the same street as the cottage. Onset Village is a really cute place to walk around. It is within walking distance of the cottage. Lindsey's Restaurant on Cranberry Hgwy. in E. Wareham and The Gateway Tavern also in Wareham. Percy's in Wareham is great for lunch. All had very good food!! We were so lucky to be so close to my sister and our son and his family. Just a 20 minute ride from the cottage. We went to Province Town, Hyannis, Buttonwood Zoo in New Bedford, Plymouth Plantation, Dartmouth Mall for some great sales at Macy's. We just had a wonderful time. For sure we will go back to Seashore Cottage. It is so cute with the retro decorating and the cottage atmosphere. Cindy and Dean are great and gave us a lot of good information. Now back to Florida and on a diet after all that great food. Don't hesitate if you want a great place to stay. Seashore Cottage is the one!!

Owners Reply: Thank you Jane and Paul for that wonderful review! It is especially meaningful to us knowing that you also rented your vacation home in the past and appreciate the importance of cleanliness, comfort and well-appointed cottages which make for a stress free vacation! We are so glad our cottage met your expectations and that you were able to relax and enjoy your visit with your family. We hope you will come back to Onset again and that we will meet again!
Cindy and Dean

A DOLL HOUSE! (Iris K) Brooklyn, NY
Reviewed 18 Aug 2015
From the moment we turned the key we were bowled over by the immaculate decor. We looked around to see a quaint, welcoming doll's house with every amenity taken into account. No detail was left out & no expense spared to make us feel as comfortable as possible. The location is central to beaches, shopping & houses of worship. The owners are the nicest & most organized couple. We were in constant contact throughout the rental process (by phone & email). My kids came to visit for a few days & felt right at home as well. I can't say enough. We would definitely return to this property again. The Kahns.

Dear Iris,
Thank you so much for doing the laundry which you didn’t have to do!! We are so pleased that the cottage was a pleasant retreat for you from city life. Also, we want to say we were thrilled to receive such a wonderful review! We usually don’t get reviews until our renters have checked out so this was especially nice to see and we now have 9 five (5) star reviews! Cindy and Dean

The cottage was perfectly sized for our family of four and was immaculate. It is obvious the owners put much effort into decorating and thinking of every detail. All you need to bring is your bathing suit, clothes, and your toothbrush - Cindy and Dean have thought of everything else! The town of Onset allows you to skip the typical Cape Cod "bridge" traffic but is still close enough to enjoy most Cape activities with only a short drive. There were plenty of suggestions neatly organized and left in a binder at the cottage so you don't have to wonder, "what should we do today?" Our family had a wonderful trip!

Fun in the Sun : - ) (Cheryl S.) Franklin, MA
Reviewed: 11Aug 2015
Had a wonderful time visiting the cottage. The décor was amazing and relaxing. The location was perfect for a beach goer like myself. I would return in a heartbeat!

Owners reply:
Thank you so much Cheryl! We love hearing that people feel relaxed at our cottage. Let us know when you need to get away again!
Cindy and Dean MacIsaac

We stayed in the cottage for 1 week in July and were very pleased with everything about the rental. It was clean, convenient, and charming. Even though it is located on the main road, we didn't find the traffic noise to be a concern, especially with the newer windows and air conditioners running. We appreciated the ability to walk to the beach, which was quiet and calm - no waves or undertow to worry about with our little one.

Plenty of good places to eat in the area, but we also took advantage of the grill and cooked our own meals. Would recommend renting bikes from Sailworld in Buzzards Bay and riding down the canal bike path. We took day trips to Hyannis and Chatham, but really enjoyed the calm of being back "home" after a fun day. If you're renting over the July 4th holiday, the fireworks on the beach were great!! Overall a great spot at a great value. Thanks to Cindy and Dean for sharing your home with us!!

The cottage is exactly as described--delightfully new and clean, with every amenity possible. It is adorably decorated as a beach cottage and very comfortable, and the price was right. We cooked and barbecued quite a bit and were able to find all the pots, pans and utensils we needed. Cindy was very responsive and easy to communicate with, and our deposit was returned immediately. We love the beach in Onset because it is not crowded at all, and parking is reasonably priced. It's very easy to get around town because traffic is light, especially compared to the Cape. Onset is a hidden gem. The only somewhat negative comment I have is not related to the cottage itself. Unfortunately there is road noise on Onset Ave. at certain times of the day and night, but we closed the windows and turned on the AC when necessary, and it was fine. We read for hours on end and slept very well after our beach days! Even the neighbors were nice, and offered to let our son-in-law park on their driveway when he came to visit one day.