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  6. VRBO Listing #180638

Idyllic Waterfront House (Full for Summer 2014)

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The house seen from the dock

The house seen from the dock The water from the lawn Our dock and the cove in early Spring Sunset on the cove, from the deck, late summer

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Last updated: 04/14/2014

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  • Minimum stay:7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets considered:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Westport Point house description

A simple, open, light-filled home by a tidal marsh and cove of the Westport River, close to the Historic Point, harbor, and beach. We are at the end of a lane and away from the roads, so the nights are quiet except for the sounds of the birds and the water in the cove.

The house stands on a large lawn that slopes to the water, with a shady grove of cedar trees with two hammocks. A large deck with wisteria arbor overlooks the cove. Part is shaded all morning, and the rest is shaded from mid-day on; an equally large screened porch is a lovely place for breakfast or for afternoon tea or drinks and snacks.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, each with views of the water; downstairs there is another bedroom. The upstairs bath is large and has a tub/shower, while downstairs there is a bath with shower. There is also an outside shower for after the beach.

The cove is a great place to launch kayaks, and good for swimming each day around high tide, when the water level peaks at 3 1/2 to 4 feet deep. The cove is part of an extensive network of sheltered water, tidal marsh and osprey nests, great for kayaking, sailing in shallow-draft boats, and for clamming and muddy play.

Westport is an unspoiled, historic fishing and farming community defined by two rivers full of islands and marshes, and edged by a long white sand beach, with a range of wonderful restaurants, two nearby vineyards, farmstands, fish market, great beaches five minutes away.



Keywords: House

Property Type

  • 2 story
  • House

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Limited Accessibility:

            three steps up to the deck, then one step up to the house. Once in, there is a bedroom and a bathroom on the ground floor; bath has shower, but not tub. No handrails or special adaptive equipment....moreless

          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Children Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8

          • Bedroom 1

            ...moreless

          • Bedroom 2

            ...moreless

          • Bedroom 3

            ...moreless

          • Sleeping Porch

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          • King size beds (1) Master bedroom overlooks water, has one king bed and one single., Queen size Beds (1) Second bedroom, also on second floor, overlooks woods and water, and has one queen and one single., Double Beds (1) Third bedroom is on ground floor, looks at garden and field, and has one double bed., Twin or Single Beds (2) one in each of the two upstairs bedrooms...moreless

          Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Microwave
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Dishwasher
          • Refrigerator
          • Stove
          • Dishes & Utensils
          • Toaster
          • Seating for 8 people

          Amenities

          • Linens Provided:

            House is completely stocked with sheets, bath and beach towels, cloth napkins....moreless

          • Heating:

            Cast-iron modern baseboard, all new 2010...moreless

          • Towels Provided
          • Hair Dryer
          • Iron & Board
          • Wood Stove
          • Parking Off Street
          • Washing Machine
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer

          Other Amenities

              • Dock on shallow cove; two hammocks in a cedar grove; private location at the end of a long dirt lane, large screened porch overlooking the water....moreless

              Entertainment

              • Satellite / Cable:

                Basic cable installed for internet access; you could bring a cable-ready TV if you wish....moreless

              • Toys:

                A small supply of younger child toys including a plastic train set...moreless

              • CD Player

              Communications

              • Telephone:

                There is a land-line. The only cell phone carrier with reliable service AT THE HOUSE is T-mobile. Others have service in the town, but not by the water....moreless

              • Internet
              • Wireless Internet
              • Broadband Access

              Outdoor Features

              • Kayak / Canoe:

                accessible for both at your own risk...moreless

              • Lawn / Garden:

                very large lawn abutting river...moreless

              • Deck / Patio
              • Lanai / Gazebo
              • Outdoor Grill

              Theme

                  • Away From It All

                  Location & View

                      • Waterfront:

                        On a cove of the Westport River, large lawn ending in the marsh and dock, with sweeping views of Westport Point and the harbor....moreless

                      Activities

                      • Restaurants
                      • Cycling
                      • Hot Air Ballooning
                      • Kayaking
                      • Swimming
                      • Sailing
                      • Wind-Surfing
                      • Surfing
                      • Fishing
                      • Boating
                      • Wildlife Viewing
                      • Shelling
                      • Horseback Riding
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Shopping
                      • Zoo
                      • Cinemas
                      • Miniature Golf
                      • Hiking
                       

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                      Rates

                      Rental basis: Per property
                      Rental rates quoted in:
                      Dates Nightly Weekend Night Weekly Monthly * Event
                      Summer
                      Jun 1 - Sep 15, 2014
                      7 night min stay
                      		$2,900
                      My Standard Rate
                      7 night min stay
                      		$2,900

                      Additional information about rental rates

                      Fees:

                      • Taxes Not included

                      Notes:

                      Half of rental fee is due at signing of contract, the other half is due on arrival at the house, along with a $500 security deposit.

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                      Calendar

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                      Location

                      0.2 Miles
                      Nearest Motorway
                      Rt. 88
                      1 Miles
                      Nearest Beach
                      Horseneck Beach

                      Car: Necessary

                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1992

                      The Unique Benefits at this House:
                      Quiet, beauty, privacy, the lovely come and go of the tide, marsh birds and ospreys, fireflies, crickets, easy access to the river off our dock, swimming, flopping on sofas reading.

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                      Speaks: english
                       

                      Photos

                      • The house seen from the dock

                        The house seen from the dock

                      • Our dock and the cove in early Spring

                        Our dock and the cove in early Spring

                      • The water from the lawn

                        The water from the lawn

                      • Sunset on the cove, from the deck, late summer

                        Sunset on the cove, from the deck, late summer

                      VRBO #180638

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                      This listing was first published here in 2008.

                      Date last modified - Sunday, May 25, 2014

                      $2,900 per week (USD)
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                      3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 8

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                      Minimum stay: 7 nights
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                      (617) 642-1494 (Massachusetts, USA)

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