Nauset Beach House - Big, Beautiful, Views, Walk To Beach!
Orleans, Nauset Heights Vacation Rental - ID 29075

My family has been coming to the Cape for the last 47 years. Owned a few homes in Orleans throughout the years but for the most part we're renters. This was our first year renting Priscilla and it's high on the list as a favorite. The house is beautiful with the classic Cape Cod look and feel with an updated interior. Very clean, lots of space (indoor and outdoor). Nestled in a section of Orleans that I've only seen from a boat and honestly never knew was a residential area. What a great little part of town with such a private community feel. Our favorite part was the unreal views you get from not only the observation deck, but the short walk (maybe .10 mile) down to the beach for gorgeous sunsets. Hope to be back next summer. Thanks Ken for being such a great host.

We have been renting a Nauset house in Orleans every year for the last 8 or 9 years. Once again, it did not disappoint. We always have a great time enjoying the beach, golfing, restaurants and pubs. we are already looking forward to our next years visit.

My family has vacationed here for 5 years. And, barring unforeseen circumstances, 2024 will be our 6th. This place is fully equipped and all appliances worked well. The yard is beautifully landscaped with plenty of space to play. The spiral staircase to the platform on the roof is so special….catching sunrises (which we did not do…but should), sunsets which was done every night, morning coffees….the kids loved this. The pool table and ping pong table in the basement, again, provided lots of fun. Some people needed to work remotely which was no problem due to the strong Wi-Fi. My husband and I always take the 'cottage'….bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and private entrance. Because I am now wheelchair bound, accessibility adjustments were needed, especially in the bathroom. I am grateful to the owners for making the shower and toilet accessible for me. The neighborhood access to Nauset Beach was used daily. The kids know it well and love it. We look forward to our return next year.

I found this house to be very welcoming. The living room and kitchen worked really well when we (six or eight) cooked and visited simultaneously (one of my favorite activities). But I was also really cozy when I was strictly on my own. The light on both floors of the main house was wonderful. I didn't stay in the back apartment, but it seemed pretty together and very private. The deck on the back porch (table and chairs) was also great for all of us to hang out, as was the yard. Really nicely decorated, great art, excellent kitchen, beautiful hiking right out the front door. Oh, and a cool high-flying rooftop deck for sipping and watching the world. I'd do it again.

This was my 2nd visit to this home in East Orleans, 13 months after the 1st, and I expect I will have more.
I probably wrote more detail last year, but there are two features of the property that make it particularly appealing to me.
The first is its location, only about 2 houses away from the entrance to the southeast bank of Mill Pond. While one can walk to the ocean, only about 600 yards to the East, over a small dune, I think the pond is a better place to adjoin. It stretches a couple of miles to the North, with a variety of islands and marshes, offers varying appearances and experiences, depending on the tide, and is generally quite calm. So it's great for both walks and kayaking. Also, the house is only a short drive to the beach entrance where you can take your vehicle clear down the beach to Pleasant Bay, opposite Chatham.
The second particularly appealing feature of the property is its layout, which includes an excellent communal space, as well as several more private ones. The communal area is a combination LR, DR, & kitchen, with lots of windows and natural light, and a large kitchen island where 5 or 6 can gather to watch the cook, drink coffee or eat breakfast.
The more private areas include a small reading room between the main part of the house and the "cottage", the cottage itself (which is like a senate unit, but attached to the main house, a covered porch, 2nd floor deck, and small third floor deck.
Finally, almost as an afterthought, it appears very well maintained and there are lots of toys!!

We love this place! We love the area of Nauset Heights. It is our 4th time renting this house. It is large enough for our family of 12 to meet as a whole group or in smaller groups. It's location to its beach is convenient. The water is calm and warm for toddlers on up. For this area of Nauset Heights, there is a stairway to Nauset Beach. The Widow's Watch on the roof was a great place to watch the spectacular sunsets or enjoy a morning coffee. My husband and I always take the cottage and kids\grandkids take the upstairs rooms. As with all 4 rentals, there are toys, games, puzzles, and beach paraphernalia. The owner was/is responsive to our needs/questions. He also made changes to the house upon buying it 2 years ago. The WiFi is excellent in all areas. The main room is painted "white" which really is better then the former brown interior. The kitchen is fully equipped so one can cook a meal. There are solar panels. The TV is now in the "Game" Room instead of the Main Room. Nauset Beach House has met our expectations and more.

We stayed in Ken and Carol's home during the last week of September. The home is beautiful and well equipped with everything you may need for your stay. Our group included young toddlers and grandparents, so having the in-law cottage was so key! The house has plenty of space to spread out and relax. Even though we didn't stay during prime beach season, we still took the quick walk down the beach daily. The location cannot be beat.

We have been staying on the cape for 20+ years and this is by far our favorite home we have rented. Thanks Ken and Carol.

We recently completed a week-long visit at this home.

The first thing that impressed me about the property was its convenience - both geographically and to live in. Geographically, it is only about 100 yards from the beach of Priscilla's Landing on Nauset Harbor. You can kayak all around that huge harbor, and take long walks around much of its perimeter. The ocean is less than a mile walk to the east, and peaceful little Mill Pond (in which we saw 2 seals one day, and dozens of fish jumping for about 10 minutes) is just a little way to the west once you hit the beach.

A lot of Orleans is accessible on fairly quiet streets by bike, too, so it enhances the visit to bring a bike and kayak if you can. But we enjoyed the vistas just walking the neighborhood, too.

Then there is the convenience of the way the house is laid out. The kitchen, DR, and LR are basically all one big room, so people can easily talk with one another, or do their own thing in close proximity. There is a balcony on the second floor and then a smaller one on the 3rd level, from which you can see a panorama from the ocean, most of Nauset Bay, and Mill Pond, plus a great sunset.

The ambience is very light but also rustic, with high, beamed ceilings, lots of natural light with the many windows, and undoubtedly the largest library of books and possibly the largest collection of puzzles/games of any rental I've seen.

Finally, from a privacy perspective, the house is secluded behind natural shrubbery. But more important are the various private spaces within the house itself. As I mentioned before, there are balconies on both the 2nd a 3rd levels. Then there is both a front and back porch. (On the back porch one day, within the span of only 30 minutes, I watched about 6 varieties of birds - robins, doves, goldfinches, jays, blackbirds, a couple smaller ones - both share and compete over space in the yard while pecking around for food. In addition, a chipmunk was getting in on the action and a hawk swooped in and out.) plus, on the first floor, there is essentially an entirely separate apartment on the west side of the house, with its own bedroom, bath, kitchen, eating area, and sitting room that even featured a fireplace.

All in all, a very satisfying place to spend a week or 3, and recharge your batteries!

Our week stay at Nauset Beach House was fantastic! Our host, Ken, was very helpful and communicative.

The house is beautiful and spacious, and accommodated our group of 10 comfortably. The connected cottage was perfect for the grandparents. The view from the upper deck was spectacular. The house is approximately a 15-minute walk to the beach and a stone's throw from Priscilla's landing, where you can launch a kayak. Nauset Heights is a gorgeous and peaceful part of the Cape. We loved the house and location!

We stayed in the home for the first time this past June - 12 of us from an extended family and it was absolutely perfect! The house is bright, clean and spacious; the yard and gardens are lovely; there are multiple decks with lots of seating; the view from the roof deck is beautiful. Nice to have a dining table that seats everyone and lots of comfy seating in the living room.

Nauset beach and a calm inlet are right there - so nice to vacation where you don't have to buy a beach pass or drive to get to the water!

Ken is an excellent host - very responsive to every question. Our family will definitely plan a return trip.

There was a new owner this time around who was easy to deal with, friendly, and responsive to our questions/concerns. There were improvements made….I am sorry if I do not list all the improvements…the WiFi was strong in all areas of the house. The first floor was painted an off-white (from a brown) which brightened up the whole space. The location of the house is so close to the quiet beach and the gentle cove….perfect for small children.

Everyone played touch football with the spectacular setting sun in the background.. This year there were hundreds of hermit crabs mating in the shallow waters. Then Nauset Beach is over a sand dune with cold water, strong waves, seals…..there is a lovely stair case leading to that side.

The "grandparents" suite includes a full bath, a full kitchen, and a bedroom with 2 twin beds and it's on the first floor! That's our place. This house offers lots of private and communal spaces for large families.

The kids played games and our grandchildren played with toys for 5 and under. We just love this place!

We (5 women) have been renting this property for approx 10 years. It's perfect in every way. Location, the property, and all the amenities . This year
the new owner has made some great changes. Bright and beachy. The gardens and all the birds chirping add to the beauty when sitting outside.

The bay and the beach are walkable. Nauset beach is one of the best!
We had a few days of rain, but we still managed to enjoy our friendship and have a great time.
Ken is very helpful and the house is equipped with everything.
Enjoy!

This house was exceptional. All of the amenities made it a wonderful end of summer early fall experience. The house was cozy, the proximity to beaches and fishing were great, views were spectacular and all mod cons that one could wish for were available. I look forward to returning again.

This house is a gem, a true golden nugget! This was our fourth year renting this house, and it keeps getting better! We love the location and everything about the house. There are no improvements that we could recommend and we only wish we could stay longer. It always amazes us when the two weeks have elapsed and it's time to go home. Thank you for sharing your wonderful get-away with us!

We just spent an amazing week at this very special house. What a perfect vacation! The location is wonderful. Quiet neighborhood with Priscilla landing at the end of the street - not even 2 minutes. From here you can launch kayaks, SUPs, canoes (all available for rent with free delivery from Goose Hummock) and explore the quiet inlet. If you keep walking around you reach the inlet beach, which is quiet, beautiful, and great for swimming with warm water and no waves. Our favorite though was of course the breathtaking Nauset Beach. You can access Nauset for a big ocean beach day by either walking around the inlet or by heading through the neighborhood and down the Nauset Heights association stairs. Both routes take about 10 minutes when walking with young kids - less without! The part of Nauset these paths take you to is far from the more crowded areas near the main entrance. You really have room to spread out. We loved heading down at the end of the day to enjoy cocktails when you pretty much have the beach to yourself.

The house itself is the greatest beach house! It just has so much character - the pictures really don't do it justice. We were 4 adults and 6 kids and the house is so big we had a ton of space and privacy. Kids loved the attached cottage. There was an incredible amount of cool old books, DVDs, board games, puzzles - you have plenty to keep you occupied if you get a rainy day! Window seat was a favorite with the kids for card games and reading. Big backyard with tons of yard games. Every beach accessory you can imagine. Ping pong and pool downstairs. Awesome back deck where you can easily sit 10-12 people for dinner. Extremely cool crow's nest for panoramic views of the inlet and beach during the day and stargazing at night. Cute outdoor shower to refresh and hammock to collapse in at the end of a busy day. I could go on and on! Ken was lovely and quick to respond. Highly, highly recommended!

We stayed at this house at the end of July with three small children and six adults. The house was spacious and well-appointed. Tons of toys and books for the kids and a great lawn for the days when we didn't go to the beach. We thankfully didn't have a rainy day, but would have had plenty to do if we had with the ping pong table and pool downstairs

Access to the boat launch at Priscilla landing was a couple hundred yards away and the main Nauset beach was a short walk (ten minutes)

Ken was great to interact with and quick to respond with any questions that we had. We would definitely return for future summer trips