Spacious Seaside Escape; Chef's Kitchen, Walk to Beach, Golf
Onset Vacation Rental - ID 40294

We stayed at Rob and Denise's beautiful beach house from July 19–26 and had an unforgettable family vacation. The home truly felt like a "home away from home" and comfortably accommodated our multigenerational group—my wife and I, our 1.5-year-old daughter, my sister and brother-in-law with their 2-year-old son, 3 month old daughter and our parents. The layout is perfect, offering everyone their own space without ever feeling crowded.

The location is ideal—just steps from a quiet, private beach with soft white sand and calm waters perfect for the kids. We went every morning, using the provided beach cart to haul our gear and setting up cabana tents. At the house, there's even an outdoor shower and hose to rinse off afterward.

Most mornings we cooked breakfast in the spacious chef's kitchen, though we also enjoyed Pier View Restaurant in Onset Center. Grilling was a breeze with the hard-piped gas BBQ—no propane worries! Groceries were just five minutes away at Stop & Shop. For dinners, we either gathered around the large dining table or ate outside on the deck while the kids played yard golf, thoughtfully set up by our hosts. One evening, we enjoyed a sunset dinner at The Pilot House in Sandwich—well worth the 15–20 min drive—and also had great takeout from Bailey's and Marc Anthony's nearby.

The house has a fantastic game room, where we spent evenings playing pool and darts, with music from the free Jukebox. Rob and Denise even left firewood, starter wood, and a smores welcome package—though the kids ate the marshmallows before we got to the firepit!

Bedrooms were spacious and quiet. The first-floor master suite includes a separate office, perfect for the few meetings I had to take, plus his-and-her walk-in closets and a large bathroom with laundry which was very convenient. My sister's family took the upstairs suite, and even with the Jukebox on, the kids slept undisturbed.

Rob was a wonderful host—he greeted us on arrival and gave a full walkthrough of the house, including tips on the Roku TVs, thermostats, parking, and more. He promptly followed up when we needed an extra beach pass and went above and beyond by providing a baby gate, beach toys, and other thoughtful touches for the kids.

The house and yard were spotless and beautifully maintained.

I also usually do a yearly guys trip up north in either NH or ME, but after this week, I recommended to our group we entertain this property as it's large, spacious, has the game room, plenty of outdoor space, walking distance to both beaches and downtown Onset with restaurants and lounges.

We made so many special memories and are already planning to return next summer! show more show less