Ocean Beachfront Home
East Sandwich Vacation Rental - ID 25169

Cathy...As you know, Sue and I have been renting on the beach in East Sandwich for years - we just love the area. This year, having our own businesses, we could not do a vacation until after the main season. The moment we drove through your gate, we felt the stress leave...We loved the seclusion and felt like we were on an adventure!

We opened the cottage door and were met by the most beautiful and thoughtful bouquet of balloons attached to shopping bags with totes for each of us in celebration of our birthdays - 9/22 and 9/23. We knew we were "home"!

This cottage is beautifully decorated and has been so well cared for that this is the first time I felt that I did not have to use my own linens. The beds and the furniture are so comfortable, we did not mind the occasional rainy weather outside.

The kitchen has all the cooking stuff you could ever need and spices, and paper goods as well - same for the wonderful bathrooms! I loved the ocean views from my bed upstairs each night and listening to the gentle roll of the waves as I went off to ZZZZZ land.

We also felt so well taken care of - occasional calls from you to make certain we had everything we needed were again, so thoughtful.

This house has tons of things to do - kayaks, beach chairs and lounges, outdoor tables and patio furniture...and the most splendid private beach.

If you are looking for the BEST beach rental EVER - this is it!!!!

Four of us stayed at this most amazing cottage! First, the owners are a complete delight and take pride in their home. It was impeccably clean, warm and welcoming! We have all stayed at other rentals-this was by far the best experience we have had. The details and essentials provided in the home left us needing only our clothes! The fact that a private beach was our backyard added icing on to this already delicious cake. Cathy, the owner could not have been more accommodating and kind with us! We all received these great Cape Cod canvas beach bags as a thank you! We all felt like we were home away from home! There was a shopping area, mini-golf and great restaurants all within a very short distance from the cottage. We had a lovely time and would definitely make return trips to this fabulous cottage!! Thank you, Cathy!!

My husband and I (and our kids) rented this house with two of our friends for our annual Cape week. We normally stay in Hyannis, but wanted to find a place directly on the beach to make things easier with the kids (ages 4 and 6). It was the perfect combination of private waterfront home, and quintessential Cape Cod vacation! For a few days my mom joined us, so we had five adults and two children staying in the house, and there was plenty of room. It was beautifully decorated, incredibly well-equipped, and clean. Just all-around wonderful.
Most importantly, the owners were fantastic. Cathy immediately began sending me information about things to do in the area, info on the house, even ideas for kids while we were there! She was a superb host. The house has quite literally everything you could need. You don't need to bring any beach chairs, toys, towels, etc. We way over-packed for this house!! It's newly renovated and absolutely adorable. Fantastic value and experience all around. We were all very pleased. We definitely plan on returning!!

BRAVO ! Loved it !!! :) John, Joanne, Katy, Franko (from guest notebook)

We all agreed that this is definitely a repeat rental for us. It is a beautiful cottage on the beach with so many included items. It was so nice not having to bring beach chairs, linens, towels, toys, games, etc. You even had kayaks for us to use. We really enjoyed them. We had a great time!!
Thank you!

You could not book a more well appointed Cape Cod Cottage! From every beach necessity you could imagine to everything a kitchen could need to a wide array of board games, this cottage has all the essentials for a memorable Cape Cod Vacation!

This cottage has it all waiting for you! All the supplies you wish every home rental would have, so you don't have to bring it. Beach chairs & towels, all kitchen supplies, all linens (!), Wifi, secluded beach... Comfortably furnished, great appliances, first floor washer and dryer. Back patio and grill were great for hanging out, beautiful sunsets from the boardwalk every night!

We had the most amazing time at this beach house. The listing and photos are accurate but cannot come close to being there. The house was decorated nicely, beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Anything we needed was already there. We are definitely hoping to return. Cathy thought of everything and was amazing to work with.

We spent a fantastic long weekend with friends at Cathy and Karl's beach cottage. Yearly road trip. 6.5 hours from Montréal. The house is superbly located, right on the beach, as evidenced from the pictures, but also only 25 minutes from Hyannis Port and 40 minutes from the Woods Hole ferry to Martha's Vineyard. So, very central. The house itself is very clean, comfortable and cozy (can easily sleep 6 adults and 2 children). Cape Cod style and colours get you in a vacation mood instantly, from the moment you walk in. Lots of amenities. There is everything you need in the kitchen, including a wide selection of dry spices should you choose to cook, which we did. We also used the gas BBQ. We lit a couple of bonfires right on the beach at sunset, sipping wine, watching waves breaking on the beach. Fond memories.

Dealing with the home owners was a delight. Frequent communications prior to and during rental period. They were very caring. Clear answers to questions we had and helpful all the way through. Overall, great place, beautiful house, great service. I recommend this location 100%.

If possible, the pictures posted on the listing don't do this fantastic house justice. This is a well-maintained, modern cottage, and Cathy is a very responsive owner who helped us navigate any quirks about the house that we couldn't figure out for ourselves. We had five people staying here very comfortably, including my parents and our toddler.

The location is very private, and we had the beach to ourselves without another person in shouting distance on most days. We had exactly the vacation we were hoping for when we booked.

We loved our vacation at Cathy & Mike's cottage! My husband and I, along with our toddler, stayed here for a week in August 2017 and had a blast. The house is beautiful and you can't beat the location - steps from your own private beach. Cathy is extremely thoughtful and diligent (for example, I randomly mentioned we typically bring a blow up pool for our toddler for the beach and she bought a 50 foot hose so that it reaches the beach! So extremely sweet.) The house is very private and quiet and we enjoyed full relaxation. The beach is lovely - it was rocky when we were there (a few storms came through in early Spring) so I'd recommend bringing water shoes. The water was crystal clear at high tide!

This is a beautiful location and the owners really are fantastic. Highly recommend, especially for families.

My family of four were fortunate to spend a week in August at Cathy's beachfront home. Cathy is a pleasure to deal with, from the very first inquiry I sent all the way through questions sent during our vacation. She was quick to respond and provided many tips for ensuring our vacation was incredibly enjoyable.

The home looks exactly like it does in the photos, very clean and charming. The beds are ultra comfortable. There are plenty of towels, and the home is fully stocked with all the kitchen equipment, plates, etc., you would need.

I recommend bringing beach shoes as others have indicated (and Cathy also recommended) as the beach can be rocky. It didn't stop us from enjoying the beach and the water. In fact the beach was very private, very few people were there during our week in August. The town of Sandwich is lovely, everyone is friendly and there are plenty of cute restaurants to enjoy both in Sandwich and all along the Cape.

You won't be disappointed with this rental! Thank you, Cathy and Mike!!

"Thank you! Your cottage is beautiful! The cleanest, best decorated & well equipped cottage we have ever rented. We tried the ferry to Nantucket -- great place! Beautiful & lots to do. Locally we enjoyed Seafood Sams, Ice Cream Sandwich & shopping at Cuffys. The week went too fast! The beach bags were greatly appreciated :)"

This is our third time back to this perfect cottage, and each time we return we feel like we are at our home away from home. The owner always adds some special touches, this year a new dishwasher and lovely sleeping alcoves in the bedrooms. The house has everything you need for relaxing, cooking, and enjoying your vacation. But the best part is the private beach, just steps away, where you can enjoy nightly bonfires. Heavenly!

Everything is great! We love the house. And thank you for the beach bags!!
We just left. Thank you very much for everything. The stay was wonderful!

This beautiful, clean and bright beach house was perfect for our family. Two bedrooms upstairs were more than enough room for my husband and I with our two kids (ages 3 and 5) while my very active parents enjoyed the master bedroom downstairs (with its own bathroom and epic shower).

The back patio is private and has latched gates so the kids could be out there playing (waiting for us to walk down the stairs to the beach...) while we were inside.

It was a really great stay. We had one random appliance issue and the homeowner was very attentive in helping us resolve it. She was helpful and easy to communicate with, followed up to make sure everything was continuing to work fine after issue was resolved.

We had a beach fire almost every night. Neighbors were friendly. We met the homeowners on our last day on our way out. Wonderful people.

It was a fantastic stay, perfect fit for our family, and I would absolutely recommend vacationing here.

Cathy,
Thanks! We had a great time!

This is a terrific place to stay whilst visiting Cape Cod. The property is full of character, very comfortable and well-equipped, with the owners having clearly thought through everything a guest may need. The best part though has to be the location - right on the beach. It's a privilege to be literally a few steps to your own section of paradise. The beach is huge, has lovely views and yet is almost deserted. We loved walking for miles in such a tranquil setting, kayaking, swimming, watching the sun go down, having BBQs...

As we own a holiday cottage complex in Somerset, England, we are probably rather picky - and we would pick this cottage again and again. Ann was very helpful, with lots of advice for us Brits! We loved going to Ice Cream Sandwich, the Fisherman's View Restaurant, whale-watching from P'town but above all just relaxing here. We looked at loads of properties before choosing this Oceanfront cottage - you don't need to look any further than here!

Thank you both for sharing your cottage. We had a wonderful week! Thanks again! (Text from last day)

Anything and everything you need is in this beach house! Clean, comfy, and well equipped from inside out. The owners are very responsive and helpful, emailing us links, ideas, and activities for our kids in the area! Steps bring you right onto a private beach for days of complete relaxation and enjoyment! Great beach and house for families!

Thank you for the pie, jelly and allowing us to share your home for a week. We were not sure what to expect from the house to the town and surrounding areas but in the end we were pleasantly surprised. The kayaks were fun...it was the first time for us to ever use them. The cottage was lovely inside and out. We loved how private it was, especially on the beach. The traffic was the worst part but the friendliness of everyone made up for that! We went to local shops/galleries and purchased a few pieces to bring a little of the Cape back to our homes. We can't believe it's over already but we did enjoy ourselves.
Thanks again (From email)

This is our second stay at this beautiful home and we are already planning our return! We have found it provides the perfect combination of privacy and a natural setting, yet is close to everything we needed. The owner is great to work with, and has everything so well organized and labeled, with helpful information all collected in a binder. We especially loved the well-equipped kitchen with a brand new oven/stove this year. The owner has meticulously stocked the kitchen with every spice and utensil that one could want (including a pizza peel we used for delicious grilled pizza). We also loved having cook fires right on our own private beach. The kayaks (brand new this year) kept our teenage children busy, and they loved being able to jump in the water whenever they liked. The owner is constantly adding new touches and has thought of everything to make your vacation relaxing. We can't wait to come back to this true treasure, simply the best place on the Cape!

We have stayed here before and love it. This house is beautiful inside and out! We love renting this house. It couldn't be more perfect! Thank you, Cathy, for everything!!

Hi - Our pleasure! We had a fabulous time. You've really thought of every convenience and made the home very welcoming, enjoyable and most importantly easy! Thanks again. (From Email)

We stayed (and reviewed) this cottage last year, but I wanted to update our review. We were so pleased when we arrived this year to return to this beautifully decorated cottage. Every room is so beautifully and professionally decorated, and the owners have given so much thought to the premises. Everything you possibly could want is included in the kitchen, and I noted they had upgraded the oven/range with a lovely new glass top appliance. We love to cook, and enjoyed both the kitchen and a nice little grill on the patio.

Additionally, they had made many other improvements to an already wonderful property. In addition to a canoe, they now have a kayak available, and new steps have been built down to the beach. They also have a nice gas fire pit available this year. My daughter and her husband noted there were many new board games and enjoyed several epic scrabble matches.

But, amenities aside, the best part for me was the total peace and quiet. Bird song, the nature sounds of waves and wind off the bay were so restful. Yet, for those who want to go and do, the location is close to almost everywhere on the Cape.

For those who may follow us, be sure to visit Heritage Gardens and see the extensive antique car collection. We picnicked and enjoyed the gardens, car collection, and carousel, and this year they have an exhibit of movie costumes on display.

I sure hope the Vacation Gods will be kind to us, and allow us to return once more to Sandwich, and to this marvelous cottage on the shore!

We had a lovely time at your cottage! It is lovely!
Thank you so very much! (From Email)

Cottage is wonderful!

We had a wonderful family vacation (with two teenage children) on Cape Cod at this lovely cottage. The setting right by the water was beautiful. The cottage was well-equipped with everything we needed including a grill, beach chairs, linens, beach towels, a fully stocked kitchen, and a full size washer and dryer. The large flat screen TV in the great room was an added plus. We loved having three large bedrooms (gorgeous views from second floor bedrooms) with two king sized beds and a queen sized bed. It is located near grocery stores and several charming ice cream shops and local restaurants. The sunsets were amazing and we enjoyed our nightly fires on the beach with s'mores. It was easy for us to travel to other parts of the Cape including Hyannis for catching the high speed ferry to Nantucket. We had fun going to several Cape Cod league baseball games. A relaxing, peaceful week.

A slice of heaven in Cape Cod! This beautiful home captures the true spirit of a dream Cape Cod vacation. The owners have meticulously updated this cottage to a perfect blend of original beauty and modern amenities. The open floor plan invites the entire family to gather, and the kitchen is equipped with everything one could think of, including an ice cream maker. The natural setting of the private beach is truly spectacular, and our family really enjoyed being steps away from the water. A very authentic beach experience. We are already planning our next stay!

My family and I just stayed at this beach cottage and we had a great time! The cottage is located in a gorgeous area and was beyond our expectations. The bedrooms are beautiful, the beds are so comfortable and the sea salt ocean breeze absolutely delightful. The bathrooms are clean and good looking. We loved the open main living area -it's cute, colorful and fun, and with the kitchen and dining areas right there, we could all be together while cooking, having a meal, playing games or watching a movie. The patio out back is lovely and private, but the best part is that the private beach is just steps out the back door! The owners are very thoughtful and seem to anticipate ones every need in the way they have equipped their home and take care of you. Its a very beautiful COTTAGE, and we had a GREAT vacation! We plan to come back again and again!

We have just concluded a week at the beach at this wonderful cottage. Everything was simply perfect. It was a great floor plan, beautifully decorated. I have back problems and the master bedroom had a very comfortable mattress. I did not suffer any back aches as I often do sleeping away from home. The beach was right at the back door. There is a wonderful small deck at the top of the dunes where I enjoyed sitting and watching the sunset each evening. The kitchen was great and very well supplied so my son-in-law, who is a foodie and terrific cook, was able to enjoy making some of his specialties for all of us. My son grilled some on the outdoor grill, and we enjoyed the ample seating at the picnic tables in the back porch. There is plenty of parking. The kind owners allow a canoe of theirs to be used if you wish, and there is a shed chock full of beach chairs and other supplies. A nice touch was that the cottage was supplied with milk, butter, eggs, and a specialty loaf of bread for us, making that first day a lot easier. The cottage was well located for us to explore any direction - rather centrally located - so it did not take that long to get to either end of the Cape. Our family really loves the outdoors, and we appreciated how quiet it was at night, and how many birds there were and the conservation nature trails nearby. I hope to rent this cottage again. We have rented quite a few times, in Nantucket, and at the Outer Banks and Hilton Head, and of all the summer rentals, this was one of our favorite places.

We felt lucky to find this serene place on the Cape as it was easy for our family arriving from all over the country. The back patio became the evening gathering for happy hour, grilling and major bean bag toss competitions. The wooden steps led to the private beach where we then enjoyed a nightly bonfire. We had paddle boards delivered to the door and had a blast on the water each day. The house has a perfect layout for hanging out together; an open great room, large dining table and two very clean bathrooms. The location right on the beach, we never slept so well in the very comfortable beds. We gladly look forward to returning, the owners were very kind and so helpful with suggestions and information. It is a peaceful, special place to truly vacation.

We have stayed here several times throughout the year and every stay is memorable. Both my kids love it and always ask when are we going back. It's very private and cozy. It's just feet away from the beach and water, minutes away from stores and site seeing. The home and grounds are clean and well kept and inviting. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a private and relaxing getaway!