Photos can barely capture the awesome panorama of Manomet Bluffs ocean beach
Location: Manomet, South of Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Ten miles North of Cape Cod)
Accommodations: Historic Oceanfront Home, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 11)
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2009 RESERVATION UPDATE
We have a few high season weeks (thank you financial meltdown)
and are offering an enticing discount FOR LAST-MINUTE VACATIONERS
July 05 week available
July 12 week available
July 19 week sold
Aug 02 week - sold
Aug 09 week - sold
Aug 17 week - sold
Aug 30 week - sold
Storybook House by the Sea is a magical and magnificent 1912 summer home, one of the the choicest spots on the New England seacoast. Serenely presiding over its incomparable view and sugar-sand ocean beach, this home induces a bit of awe in passers-by, and fortunate vacation guests. Impressive (but not pretentious), ample but still intimate, House by the Sea is a yesteryear treasure, thoughtfully updated for your comfort, without sacrificing its authentic charm. This is your place for romping at the beach, gazing at the WOW ocean view, lolling in the hammock, spreading out your seafood extravaganza in the handsome beamed dining room or large breezy screen porch overlooking the sea, writing memoirs or painting watercolors on the veranda, rejuvenating in an incomparable time-stopping setting. From your bedroom windows, drift off to sleep with the rhythmic drum of the sea's pounding surf, with a smell hint of salty sea life in the air. Before coffee, watch the red sun rise over the point bathing the water with vivid reflections. Let the world stand still as the huge white moon eases up over the water, leaving ripplling rays of silver moonlight that points right to your toes. (Corny? No, this is written by the owner who knows so well how amazing this experience will be. I should, perhaps, save it for myself. )
There is something a special about seeing the ocean surf through 100-year-old wavy glass. The living room has its original 1912 beams and wainscott, window seats, and antique carpenter details. Just outside the modernized but vintage kitchen, the barbecue patio gives you an exciting place to monitor your steaks and marvel at the ocean view. Chairs line up on the veranda where you can watch a sunset or catch a glimpse of the big dipper signaling 'abundance' in the sky. A child's rope swing from a picturesque oak tree adds to the yesteryear peace and tranquility of this home.
Each of the 5 bedrooms has a view of the ocean. Three oceanfront bedrooms have spectacular ocean views. The largest bedroom is a bunk room for the kids and has two sets of bunk beds plus a single bed. 3 oceanfront bedrooms accommodate our couples with spellbinding views of the sea. There are three bathrooms; the first floor bath has a modern shower and front loading laundry, the two upstairs have original footed tubs updated with replica (but "to code") pressure balanced/scald protection showers. One vanity is an antique wash stand with vessel sink, the other, marble in the Victorian manner.
Our hammock invites you to check out how your toes look with nothing but ocean-blue behind them. From lawn, porch, and house, you have 180-degree ocean views in an awesome coastal setting. (One guest told us it looks like Hawaii.) Sturdy (long) steps descend to a private beach where white "sugar" sand offers a soft landing. When tide goes out, pristine sandbars appear, with little tide pools for even the youngest waders and hunters for sea stars (starfish), sand dollars and the amusing, tiny hermit crabs. A spectacle, indeed.
"House by the Sea" is one of the antique treasures on this beautiful New England seacoast. It occupies a magnificent vantage over- looking the beautiful curve of Stage Point and the Manomet Bird Observatory. Unlike some places on the coast and Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket, we thrill at dramatic S
"Sea" reigns in a peaceful neighborhood where nearby shingle style homes have been treasured, coddled, rejuvenated, and landscaped with gardnens, a treat during your morning strolls.
You can walk to the Manomet Library or the nicely provisioned wine shop. Stroll a block farther to the local grocery store and CVS. A mile car (or bike) ride arrives at the picturesque Lobster Pound on the rocky end of Manomet Point. Lobsters can be steamed to order and they sell delicious gourmet crab cakes, clam chowder, and lobster bisque. Ready to fix, or ready to eat -- which is an even better way to keep you out of the kitchen and in your chaise.
We have high standards for your family vacation, and know how important these special times are to you. We invite you to examine our listings to evaluate each unique home. We work to create a beautiful and comfortable environment that will enable your family to say, "Wasn't that fantastic? We'll never forget that summer. When can we go back?"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 cable TVs, linens provided (but they must be laundered prior to departure) washer, hammock, tree swing, beach stairs, antiques, screen porch, mahog adirondak chairs, spices provided
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Beachcombing, wading, golfing, sketching and painting, writing your novel, composing a symphony, eating, drinking, having fun, relaxing, conversing, while overlooking nature's best view, long walks along the unpaved oceanfront roads with your four-legged best friend, possibly falling in love all over again
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 Rates on request
July/August $4800-5250
Please phone regarding dates, reservations may not yet be posted
Pet fee $150
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Photos can barely capture the awesome panorama of Manomet Bluffs ocean beach - Cape Cod/Manomet, MA - Massachusetts Vacation Rental Cottage
- House by the Sea's beautiful beach - Cape Cod/Manomet, MA - Massachusetts Vacation Rental Cottage
- Wish we had more space to show you the incredible view! - Cape Cod/Manomet, MA - Massachusetts Vacation Rental Cottage
- From the porch, see the cherry-glowing sunrise, and the unbelievable moon-rises
- Oceanside Porch, oh, the peaceful pleasures...
- The old fireplace is fitted with gas fired logs, for cozy fireside evenings
- You will be enjoying a beautifully preserved authentic Cape Cod summer home
- Craftsman details in the ocean view dining room with delightful window seat
- The cheerful kitchen with open shelving and coffee pantry/ 2 refrigerators
- Queen sized bed in bedroom Number One
- Three bathrooms, 2 with original tubs fitted w replica showers, 1 modern bathrm
- Antique double/ full rope bed in bedroom Number Two, oceanside
- White sugar sand beach and NO crowds
- Screened Porch for dining, your project, wireless eMail, writing love letters
- A great and glorious expanse of ocean
- Like being on an ocean liner while still being able to tour CapeCod in your car
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(from a lovely, humorous email) "Dear Robin, as always, our experience with a Jareaux property was outstanding. I love - love - love to admire your decorating skills and your ability to retain the historic beauty of a home. We had a lot of fun debating for days about which place we liked the best, "SandyToes" or "House by the Sea." It was a very close contest and ended up being a draw...we concluded that SandyToes had a slight lead as a house, but that Manomet had a slight lead as a beach. Bottom line, we loved 'em both! You might be amused by this anecdote, as a contrast to the way you conduct your rentals. We belatedly decided we needed to rent a second, "lesser" house to accommodate any visitors that might come for a day or two to say hi to my parents...basically, we just wanted to have some bedrooms and showers available for them to use, if they chose to stay overnight. My husband, John, and I would stay at that house to oversee. The house rented for $2800 and was on Manomet Point. We arrived at 4:00, the designated check-in time. We walked in and found that the house hadn't been cleaned. We were welcomed by cigarette ashes in the sinks, dirty towels on the bathroom floors, unmade beds with the previous tenants' linens still on them, dirty dishes in the sink, etc. There was even a dog poo on the deck. So gross! As I was getting out my cell phone to call the landlord, he arrived at the house and explained they had been at a graduation (okay...?). So, we had to keep our luggage in the car and drive to HBTS while they cleaned. They called me at 8:30 p.m. (!!!) to tell me the house was now ready. True, the house was now spotlessly cleaned but, as they say, you only get one chance to make a first impression. Also, the house was essentially unusable for our first day and we were very disappointed. The house was subsequently referenced in conversation, for our remaining days, as The Dog Poo House. What else can you do but laugh...So, you see, you have spoiled us for life! Nothing else can ever come close to your house management skills, for our Massachusetts trips! My parents spoke glowingly about you and about how much I would like you if I met you. You made them feel very welcome. I am glad we had such a lovely place to celebrate. Dad has been battling cancer, so it is important for us to make these memories. Your properties are a like a box of gourmet chocolates...all divine, and so much fun to sample and savor! Thanks again. Have a great day!-- Leslie (from Robin- Thank YOU, Leslie for your kind words and good humor, and thank you for letting me post your email!)
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(from our guestbook) "House by the Sea" was the icing on the cake as we celebrated our 50th Anniversary with our family. We had many golden moments and everyone enjoyed this lovely home, interior and exterior, the porch, barbecue area, the beach, your beautiful flowers, the birds, the view, and on and on I could go. Every member of the family agreed that this was a great place for our celebration. Thank you so much. (Lisa and Michael did get to go to "SandyToes" - another jewel by the Sea. God bless ! --Louise and Larry Lynch
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(From our house guestbook) "Enchanting is the word that best captures our experience here." - Stacey and Russell Noll and Family (homeowner comment: Thank you to the wonderful Noll family, who left the house in excellent condition, so that our cleaners are busy cleaning an already clean house. What perfect guests !)
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Mary and Bill Sandman ,
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"Absolutely breathtaking, beautiful, comfortable, I can't say enough about it!"
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Robin Rosenberg , South Jersey, USA
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(from our guestbook) "What an enjoyable and relaxing time... especially tanning in the yard...Listening to the birds sing and the calming of ocean waves along with the smells which the ocean brings... sweet fragarance of roses and the Peace that God provides.
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(from our guestbook:) " What an amazing home! We are so happy to spend this week in such a beautiful home with such an inspiring view. Sitting the porch or in the hammock, listening to waves crash on the beach below. Lobster Hut carry-out dow the steps to a perfect picnic on the white-sand beach. Kids sailing on their "deep-sea adventure" in the blow up pool far out to sea. We wish we could stay longer. Thank you! " Dennis, Tracee, Katie, Joe, Jake, and Kay L.
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Judy , Calgary, AB, Canada
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"We've had an absolutely magical stay at House by the Sea and this beautiful area. We've spent a day in Plymouth, 2 or 3 days around Cape Cod, a day in Boston and a day on Martha's Vineyard. Oh, and we spent a day milling around the house and playing on the beach (it is october, after all) for some R and R time. All in all, we love the area and have thoroughly enjoyed staying at this wonderful house (my dad said he'd love to live in this house permanently - it's a wonderful design.)"