Escape the chaos to a tranquil setting on Pleasant Bay
South Orleans Vacation Rental - ID 7101

This was my first stay in this house, and it was fantastic. Beautiful setting on the cove. Loved my morning walks out to the marsh. It was like a little slice of paradise! The owners are on site and a delight. Overall great experience!

We considered several rentals in the Lower Cape area, and are very pleased that we have chosen this one. The cottage is surrounded by a beautiful garden full of birds, butterflies, rabbits and chipmunks. A lovely landscaped path leads you through the garden and the marsh to Little Pleasant Bay. We brought an inflatable kayak and an SUP and went out almost every day to nearby islands, little coves and wild beaches. In addition to the sea, we also enjoyed swimming in Crystal Lake which is a 5 min-drive away and, true to its name, has crystal clear warm water.

At the cottage, the six of us had enough space to spread out. The bay windows in the downstairs bedrooms are so pretty. We made use of both the deck and the screened terrace. Unfortunately, mosquitoes also love this place. We experienced a few days of the true heat wave with temperatures above 90, and the house does get very hot, especially upstairs. Michelle is a wonderful host who answered all our questions promptly and was very helpful with advise and recommendations. We highly recommend this cottage to anybody who loves nature and spending relaxing time with the family. show more show less

This cottage, which our grandkids have christened “The Upside-down House,” is the ideal spot to enjoy an old-fashioned family-style vacation. We older folks loved the “up” bedroom with access to the deck where we could slowly awake and savor our coffee before the day’s activities began. The four kids adored having their spacious “down” quarters where they could sleep in and also spread out their toys and gear.

Whimsical nautical hangings and touches give the cottage a seashore feel—-the younger kids thought the paddles on the stairway were great! As the primary cook, I loved the spacious dining room table for our seafood feasts and the breakfast bar for serving up chocolate chip pancakes as the kids showed up each morning to eat them. Because it is so rarely the case in a rental, I want to be sure to mention that the kitchen is delightfully well-equipped. There’s also a grill on the deck which was extremely handy. An unexpected best part was washing dishes together--wonderful conversations occur when kids have soapsuds in a sink and a towel in hand. We did watch a few DVDs but television was pretty much replaced in the great-room by board games, reading aloud and a 500-piece puzzle. I should also mention that there’s a reading nook with a chair and lamp in the master bedroom and a screened porch off the kitchen—LOTS of room to spread out and not be in each other’s way.

The grounds are delightful. The landscaping is charming. Birds, squirrels, chipmunks and bunnies constantly appear. Bring a bird-guide! There is also plenty of lawn for Frisbees and ball. A quick walk down a well-mowed, wide path leads to access to Little Pleasant Bay. Four kids and a salt marsh full of sea creatures—it’s a magical combination! The location is great—short drives to Nauset and Skaket Beaches and because I was feeding ravenous kids, I will also mention the cottage is convenient to excellent grocery stores.

I have rented from Michelle and Philip before and have never been disappointed with their well-maintained rental property. show more show less