Manor by the Sea with Private, Sandy Beach
South Orleans Vacation Rental - ID 7202

What a place! You will not find another ten bedroom home on the ocean/bay at this price point. It is an old home filled with period charm so don't expect five star modern amenities.

The bedrooms in the main area are all very large and the four bedrooms in the "servants" quarters were surprisingly good sized as well. This home was large enough to let our group spread out. The kitchen is spacious with two large and one small table. The range and refrigerator are on the newer side and there is a second refrigerator in the laundry room which is a huge bonus with a large group.

We realized how much we enjoyed a covered patio. No messing with patio umbrellas and we were able sit out even in the rain. There are plenty of longe chairs set up to sun bathe.

The beach is a bit rocky at the shoreline but becomes sandy a few feet into the water. The waves are minimal so it's good for the kids. The views are beautiful.

Overall our family enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this home to future families or groups. show more show less

Our family of 17 people enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. The house was very spacious with plenty of sitting areas throughout for dining or playing cards/games. We never felt crowded and with the 10 bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, we all fit comfortably. The game room was used daily and outside patio and lawn were great to relax or play lawn games. The view was gorgeous and we took advantage of the small private beach to use kayaks and float on rafts. We also loved that we were very close (within 10-20 minutes) of some beautiful public beaches as well as the bike trail and many restaurants. We all had a great time!! show more show less

We had a large family vacation and this was the perfect home to do it! Ages ranged from 8 months to 80 years old and everyone had wonderful time. The view is absolutely amazing, the beach is wonderful and private. The home is absolutely beautiful with all the necessities you can think of. It has that real authentic Cape Cod charm. I would highly recommend it to any family!

So, we stayed here with fourteen people (ages from 11 to 73) and could not have asked for a better Cape Cod experience! The house is beyond amazing! Ten bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. One of the "full" baths is actually split between a 1/2 bath and a shower room. A shower room! You will love it! There is more than enough room to be together or apart and you will never have a better game of hide-and-seek! The bay is shallow and full of interesting creatures to see. Perfect for leisure swimming, kayaking and probably some type of fishing. Nauset and Skaket are a ten minute drive tops.

Kitchen and pantry area have any cooking utensils you could need. There is so much storage that finding the pie pan, cheese grater, egg slicer is an adventure in itself.

There are four bedrooms in the "servants" area, all a good size that share one bathroom. The bathroom is very large. Then in the main sleeping area up that gorgeous staircase in the pictures are the other six with two en suites and four bedrooms to share (2) LARGE bathrooms and the shower room.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this house. If you want old charm Cape Cod, you should stay here.

Fair warning: We stayed the first full week of August 2018. A local told us it was the hottest it had been in three decades. It was mid to high eighties all week. Yes, it was hot. The house does not have A/C. BUT, there are fans everywhere and we brought some too. I am not going to tell you that we didn't have moments where we wished it was cooler. But, the water is literally a stone's throw! There are beach chairs on premise. Grab one, put it in the water!

The back yard is large enough to fly kites. Kites! In the back yard! The property itself is secluded but not so far off the beaten path to be annoying. No, you can't ride bikes at the house (well I guess you could ride them in the grass...) but, the official Cape bike path is close enough to get to....get them back on the car/truck and head over to any number of entry points.

It is a magnificent property that was built in 1915 and we hope you have a change to enjoy it like we did.

While we were there we spoke to Brad a few times to get some small pieces of info. He was always attentive and quick to respond.

I can't recommend this property highly enough. show more show less

50 Cheers for 50 Years was the theme of our of our 50th anniversary celebrated at this wonderful home in South Orleans. Situated right on Pleasant Bay, it proved to be everything it claimed to be and provided our extended families with an unforgettable experience. Yes, it was the sleeping capacity that caught our attention, but what we found when we got there was far more than we could have imagined.

The spotless house with its ample and comfortable sleeping space, the multiple living areas, the spacious dining areas, and the huge and well equipped kitchen all contributed to the week-long fun we shared. Finally, the weather was most cooperative and enabled us to lounge out on the terrace, to enjoy the peace and relaxation with a view you could only dream of while providing opportunities for swimming and kayaking in the Bay. We left with a glow that continues 2 months later. Thank you, Brad and Claire. show more show less

This was easily the most beautiful house we have ever stayed in. We came with a group of 17 people and the only problem was there was too much space! When we pulled up, our jaws were already on the floor.

My personal favorite part of the house was the backyard and its magnificent view of Pleasant Bay. It literally takes 30 seconds to get from the back of the house to a nice swimming bay. The rooms, kitchen, living room, gaming room are all beautifully decorated and have that old Cape Cod feel. I don't know anyone who goes to Cape Cod for the modern vibe, but if you're worried about the amenities and luxury of a newer home, fear not. Our group was extremely comfortable and happy with the rooms and property, and most of our group are seasoned travelers from New York City.

The house is perfect for family reunions, large groups, and even single families if they are looking for the proper Cape Cod kind of vacation in a more spacious home.

Brad the owner was extremely welcoming and accommodating. He answered all of our questions and had the house in tip top shape on our arrival.

I highly recommend this house to anyone visiting the Cape. I've been going for 26 years and this was easily the most beautiful house I have ever stayed in. show more show less

We had a wonderful time at the Manor - it's huge with more than enough room for 4 plus families with children - quiet, calm beach was great for the little ones. We had so much fun this summer - we've booked the same week for next summer!

This was a great house for five different families with 9 children ranging from 9 mos - 4 years old. There was ample room and the bedrooms in the main wing of the house are HUGE!!! We spent a lovely week and couldn't have been happier with the location.