James Marshall House on a Private Beach
Woods Hole, Quissett Harbor Vacation Rental - ID 34138

New to list! Exquisite late summer week of September 6-12 now available!

To Cape Cod afficianadoes, early September is one of the most exquisite moments of the year to be on the Cape. The water is warm, the blue sky dazzles and there's a slight hint of autumn in the air. It's a sublime time for an adult vacation after the families and the madding crowds have returned to their homes. This year, we are offering our historic Quissett Harbor house with private beach at a discounted rate for 7 nights beginning Labor Day.

... Breathe in the charm and fresh air of Old Cape Cod in the 1904 shingle-style Victorian ''cottage'' our great grandfather built on a knoll overlooking beautiful Quissett Harbor. Enjoy three acres of woods and lawn, plus languid paddling and building sandcastles on a private beach with a diving float. The child-friendly beach with warm waters and endless sand is shared with only one other family. Our charming and historic house has five upstairs bedrooms, including two masters. From the wicker-furnished, west-facing front porch, you'll watch magnificent sunsets over Buzzards Bay and New Bedford.

Nearby are the 10.7-mile, North Falmouth-Woods Hole Shining Sea bike path; the picturesque and walkable Quissett Harbor ''Knob;'' the quaint villages of Woods Hole and Falmouth; and the waters of Buzzards Bay, Woods Hole and Vineyard Sound teeming seasonally with bluefish, striped bass, bonito and Spanish mackerel.

The main floor includes a large living room with high ceilings and big windows, fireplace, cable television, two comfortable seating areas, children's play area and a table for jigsaw puzzles and cards. The large dining room features sweeping harbor views through an unusual bow window and a big table where you'll gather to dine and share stories about the day. There are also a large, old-timey, eat-in kitchen with butler's pantry and checkerboard floor; a lavatory with family-size washer-dryer; and wi-fi (included).

The second floor includes 5 simply furnished, large bedrooms with windows that catch the summer breezes. Master 1 features a king bed, full en suite bathroom with shower/tub and magnificent water views. Master 2, in a wing of its own, offers tons of privacy, queen bed, full bath with claw-foot tub and water views.

Three other bedrooms use a full hall bathroom with claw-foot tub and harbor view. A fun outdoor shower behind the house, with privacy enclosure and plenty of hot water, supplements the facilities. Bedroom 3 has water views, child-proofed windows and a king bed that can be separated into twins. Bedroom 4 has twin beds and a woodsy view. Bedroom 5 is ideal for families with small children, with a bright flowered rug, lots of windows, an oblique water view, a queen bed, a single bed and plenty of floor space for your portable crib.

You will always remember your time in one of the last unspoiled places on Cape Cod. This is a serene retreat where family and friends will succumb to that Old Cape Magic. show more show less

Nearest beach: Your private beach (shared with one other family)