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

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. read more show less

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