A Nauset Heights Gem / Walk to Nauset Beach
East Orleans Vacation Rental - ID 38255

Our lifelong dream of owning a home on Cape Cod became a reality in May, 2023. We have been coming to the Cape our entire lives, having spent more time on the bay side in East Dennis and Brewster growing up. A few years ago we began renting in Orleans and fell in love with the town, the beaches and the community offerings. We met with a realtor to ''start the process'' but were in no rush to buy. Three months later, we did what we never thought we'd do: buy a home sight unseen (except online) because this home, in this particular location, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and absolutely too good to pass up!

What is special about this property?
We feel so grateful to have landed in the Nauset Heights neighborhood in East Orleans, one of the most desirable areas on the Cape, which offers us and our guests access to private beach areas and a beautiful setting to walk or ride bikes. Our home is beautifully situated on the property, being set back from the street behind plentiful hydrangea bushes and tall leyland cypress hedges which provide a lovely natural border that gives a sense of privacy in front while being surrounded by a former cranberry bog and conservation land on all other sides. We love gathering on the side yard to catch a glimpse of the sunset out back, enjoying meals together on our back patio and relaxing in our adirondack chairs out front by the beautiful black maple and cherry trees, taking in the seasonal blooms of irises, peonies, columbine, roses and hydrangeas. One of the things we love most is being able to hear the crash of the waves, with the ocean being a mere .3 miles, 5 minute picturesque walk away. We also love being able to kayak, paddle board, windsurf and quahog at Priscilla's Cove about a half mile down the road, while also having public Nauset Beach just a half mile in the other direction. Since this is our ''home away from home'' that we share with renters, we have put thoughtful, loving care into the details of the decor, the softness of the bedding and towels, the well-stocked kitchen and the outside spaces to provide the most comfortable, relaxing experience while we are here.

What is special about your town?
After 50+ years coming to Cape Cod, we have found Orleans to be the town that has 'It All.' It offers charming, small town ambience while also providing the convenience of larger stores for food shopping and necessities. With an excellent array of diverse restaurants, shops and art galleries on Main Street and beyond, to the quality choice of beaches on both the ocean and bay sides with plenty of coves for water sports, birding and hiking, Orleans has something for everyone!

There are several places to get fantastic fresh seafood or also delicious take-out. And It's hard to resist frequenting the absolute best places to get donuts, baked goods and ice cream! We really enjoy hitting the farmer's market on Saturdays, supporting the Artists' Cottages and local galleries, riding bikes on local roads or jumping on the Rail Trail, watching the Orleans Firebirds play high-level baseball, catching a show at the local theatre just a couple of miles down the street and attending summer concerts at Nauset Beach, with picnic in tow or patronizing some of their delicious food truck offerings.

Perhaps the thing we treasure the most about our special spot is walking to the beach to watch sunrise in the morning while being able to catch the sunset at Skaket Beach or Rock Harbor (accompanied by a local steel drum band on Wednesday evenings in summer) - all in the same day! We have found our little slice of heaven right here in East Orleans!