''Heavenly Family Retreat'' - Stroll to beautiful bay beach

This was our third rental of this home with its easy walk to Skaket Beach. The common areas of the first floor are open and inviting making it easy to prepare meals, converse over dinner or games, and relax on the large sofas. The patio to the side is lovely for outside meals with easy access to the backyard play area for our grandchildren (ages 10, 8 & 5) and is complete with an inviting hammock under the trees to watch the action. Alexis provides a fully complete home ready for vacation relaxation, family fun, and sand castles on the beach.

We had an absolutely lovely week at Alexis’ Heavenly Family Retreat in June – all 9 of us. The property does not disappoint. In fact, the house and beautiful yard exceeded my expectations. The house is large, bright, open and was exceptionally well-appointed and clean. I was impressed with all of the large and small items provided to make our stay comfortable. We all particularly enjoyed the ease and charm of the short path to our favorite beach. What a delight. I hope we have the opportunity to stay here again in the future.

Alexis’ home was just right for our family vacation. We had 3 families, including 3 grandparents, 4 parents and 3 young children. There was plenty of room for us to gather together or for time alone. The kitchen is larger than it appears in the photos and it’s well stocked. There was even a welcome bottle of wine waiting for us! The living room and dining area were also very spacious. The bedrooms were great, each having its own bathroom. However, the bathroom for the first floor bedroom was off the kitchen but close to the bedroom.

The large yard was great for the children to play in. The patio was also a nice retreat.

There were beach toys and beach chairs for our use. The beach was great, but the walk was a little long when carrying beach chairs toys and the grandchildren. It was about 15 minutes to the beach which normally would be fine. However, the last part of the walk was through sandy dunes and our wagon didn’t do well in the soft sand. So we had to carry everything.

I do recommend bringing bug spray as there were lots of mosquitoes in the yard, even in the daytime. That said, I can’t fault Alexis for that.

Alexis is wonderful to work with! Thanks for sharing your home with us.

This is a great house in a great location! Walking distance to a private beach and/or Skaket. Spacious, clean and well appointed. Can easily accommodate a large family or two small families. We were a party of six with 3 teenagers and everyone had plenty of privacy. Owner on site and readily available to answer questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

After a wonderful first visit, this is the second time we rented this home -- and our experience was as wonderful as the first. We couldn't have asked for anything more than the spacious, comfortable, well-appointed house, to the big backyard (with views of rabbits and the occasional deer), to the short walk to Skaket Beach on a private path, and the quiet street in front that proved perfect for our kids to learn to ride a bike. Alexis, the homeowner, is also helpful and attentive to any minor issues or questions that arise.

This was our second stay in this lovely home in Orleans, a short walk to Skaket Beach. Our three year old kept asking to "go play in the sandbox," his experience with this lovely bay side beach which is a short walk away. We again found the accommodations spacious enough for grandparents and extended family to be together and still spread out in the large living area and kitchen. The bedrooms are all large, the master suite enormous (and well appointed), with separation from living area for sleeping children to have quiet even while family area is still active. The outdoor patio is inviting, the hammock ready for afternoon siestas, and an outdoor shower available for removing sand from returning beach bathers. We highly recommend this property to other vacationers seeking a peaceful setting near the beach on Cape Cod Bay.

Let me start with the process of setting up the rental:
The owner was professional, friendly, and answered every advance question rapidly, thoroughly. She contacted me a few days prior to arrival to set up the rendezvous to turn over keys and explain the home in detail.
We found the house impeccably clean, stocked with basics such as tp, spices, oil, a welcome bottle of wine and a well-outlined document describing the amenities and the neighborhood.
The home is located on a lush green property (we actually held an on-site outdoor yoga class on the lawn, watched Bambi and her mom, and various critters mostly small) a VERY VERY short walk to a part of Skaket Beach that has very few visitors. We loved it. The wonderful outdoor shower helped wash the sand off, and voila, ready to sit in the shade and read our books.
The decor is large and welcoming, and the 8 people the home accommodates should have no trouble staying out of each others' way. The owner Alexis is responsive to any questions with a great friendly attitude. I will consider returning in a heartbeat.

Our family recently stayed at this home. It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our time there. We loved how close it is to one of our favorite beaches. We would not hesitate to stay again!!

We have enjoyed this retreat each year for over 5 years, and our multi-generational family holds these memories near and dear. The mix of sun and shade, of communal and private space, lush gardens and views create such an ambiance for younger and older to share. We loved practicing yoga early mornings on the patio, quiet chats in the sunflower room or back out on the patio or swinging in the hammock, hanging out in the humongous kitchen during meal prep together and short wanders to Skaket Beach for both low and high tide. The beach chairs, beach toys, umbrellas and lawn toys are all provided, making our packing so much easier. This retreat is a must for our family. Thank you.

This past year marked our 3rd year staying at this property and we already booked for next year. We enjoy the spacious home and outdoor patio where we enjoy our adult beverages. There are plenty of nice restaurants nearby. Skaket Beach is a mile away and is a perfect spot to watch the sunset. Alexis is always available should you have any questions.

My two friends and I stay at this beautiful home in Orleans every September, and we love it! The house is in a perfect location on a quiet road yet close to the center of town and minutes away from Skaket Beach. The house is spacious with a great open layout. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone to have space of their own. Alexis, the homeowner, is easy to do business with, very prompt with all correspondence and friendly. She takes pride in her home and loves to open it up to others. We look forward to this vacation every year and have already booked for 2017!

Wonderful Cape Cod rental! The house is beautiful, clean and spacious and so is the surrounding property. With little kids, we loved being a short walk down a little dirt road to a lovely bay side beach. We would happily return to this rental in years to come.

Heavenly Family Retreat (HFR) is a home environment, not just a rental. Hospitality, space and proximity are the keys to its success. The owners are very responsive to your questions and needs; they go above and beyond to make you comfortable. HFR has everything you need in the kitchen. HFR provides all the beach paraphernalia; so no packing toys, chairs, umbrellas... HFR is spacious, providing gathering spots for games and conversations- inside and out. Our favorite is the patio where we start and end each day. Bedrooms/baths are quiet and private, away from family hub bub.

The private bayside beach is a short walk from the house… no traffic or parking fees to deal with, as you would at other beaches. The beach is great at high tide and low tide… freedom for the kids to run and the adults to meander for miles. This was our sixth year in HFR and we are sure to have more as our family sees this place as their very own retreat!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Heavenly Family Retreat. The home is located in a perfectly private yet convenient to town/restaurants neighborhood. The house itself has all the amenities that you could ask for. Our family especially loved the open floor plan, large kitchen, beautiful and private backyard and a perfect for entertaining patio with grill. You can walk a private path or make the short drive to Skaket Beach. This beach, in itself, is a magical place for children of all ages. I would not hesitate to stay at the Heavenly Family Retreat again!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. The accommodations were spacious and well appointed, even to the selection of spices in the spice drawer. All the appliances worked well. The layout of the house allowed space for sleeping children to be separated from the action, and the yard was delightful. We did make good use of the sand toys in the front cupboard too. Thank you, thank you for supplying so many!

This vacation house is a wonderful home. It's located very close to beach. We, 8 people including 4 children, were very comfortable in the house. Everything was perfect! We felt like we were in our own home. The homeowner provided us with many things we did not expect such as a cooler to take to the beach and kids' beach toys. There was an outside shower which we loved because when the kids came back from the beach with sandy bodies, they could quickly rinse off outside. Also we loved the audio system in the house. We enjoyed very much staying the house. We recommend this house to all who come to Orleans.

We stayed here for a week in July for a family vacation. This was our first time in Cape Cod and this home was the perfect place to spend that time. The home is very large, immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, and has every amenity you could ask for. The location was only a short stroll to a beautiful beach area and very convenient for all of the day trips that we took to tour the Cape. I would stay here next time we visit and would absolutely recommend. Thanks!

This property is a perfect vacation location. Very clean and well furbished. Easy walk to a private beach. Plenty of room for the family stay. Four full bathrooms plus outdoor shower. So easy to return from the beach and get ready for evening out. Have happily stayed here several times.

We rented this house for a family vacation and it definitely was worth the investment. We had 7 people in the house and the four separate bedrooms and four separate bathrooms made everyone comfortable and allowed everyone to have their own space. The house is very clean and has everything you need for a good time at the beach. The location is very central to Skaket Beach for its beautiful sunsets and a quick drive to Nauset Beach for the waves.
We would definitely come back again...

We stayed here for a week in June. It is called Heavenly Retreat and is just that! The house is well-equipped with everything you need, but the yard is so nice that you may not want to come inside. The short walk to the beautiful bay beach was very convenient. We recommend this home for a party of 8 or less - you will not be disappointed.

We've vacationed at this property for the last three years. Location is ideal as the bayside beach is within walking distance, and you can walk straight out about a half a mile at low tide. The accommodations are spacious, bright and truly perfect for our family of 3 generations. The living and dining areas are bigger than our own home and are furnished with comfort in mind. It is a pleasure to prepare meals in this well-stocked kitchen with windows overlooking the lush backyard. The patio, backyard and front yard are huge and secluded allowing for lawn games and just lounging in privacy. We are looking forward to our next visit!

WOW! Time flies when you're having fun! We're sorry to see the end of such a fabulous vacation. Your home is wonderful and we all enjoyed the many amenities - especially the outdoor shower, bball court, lovely lawn. It was a wonderful playground for the kids when we were not at the beach. Your house is so big and comfortable - it made the busy mealtimes and inside time on the not-so-nice-weather days very enjoyable. Thanks for your hospitality and accessibility! We are looking forward to Cape '09!!

For a week, your home felt like ours..... Thanks for the memories. We will treasure them always!

Another wonderful week. Your home feels like our home away from home now! We hope to see you again next year.

Thanks for the use of your home. It's spirit, energy, and tranquility is just what we needed.

Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us once again. Spending two weeks this time was just heavenly - two different sets of friends with a little family time in the middle. The kids loved the beach even more this year, from low tide at Skaket to roaring high tide at Nauset. This is certainly becoming a family tradition.

We very much enjoyed our week at the Cape and especially your lovely home. It was nice having the beach a short walk away and a house that was so comfortable. On the couple of not so nice days we were happy to spend time in your home - playing cards, watching TV and napping. The kids enjoyed the backyard and the basketball court. This is a special place!

Thank you so much for your hospitality at your lovely home. The basketball court, grill, hammock and living spaces all got put to great use as we enjoyed a classic Cape vacation of beach, biking, Ptown and relaxing. Thanks again.

We have been coming to the Cape for about 7 years now and we have always stayed in Orleans. Your lovely home was by far the most comfortable for our extended family. We felt as though the week went so fast we want to stay 2 weeks next time.

Sadly, our vacation is coming to an end. And what a fabulous one it has been! The weather couldn't have been better with blue skies, cool breezes and beautiful sunshine. The private beach was truly a gem - safe for the kids and quiet. Then there was the house! We hosted family all week, so the "space" allowed us to be together as well as sneak away for some privacy. The yard was a perfect gathering for our friends renting down the road. The girls loved the hammock, and little Ben loved the basketball court! And the lighted trees inside were magical. Best of all, not much was breakable, so we could R-E-L-A-X! Thanks for sharing this wonderful place with us.