Vacation Rentals by Owner

Superb location!

Guest: Tamie and Larry (Greensboro, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

Aside from the breathtaking view, this home is a perfect location for a summer vacation. It is nestled away from traffic and noise, but is close enough to the essentials (grocery store, coffee shop, ice cream shop) to walk. Yet the restaurants and activies of Plymouth are close enough for a quick trip. Better yet, the Lobster Pound is nearby and will have your lobsters steamed and ready for you to pick up at the time you request. Great lobster, bisques, fresh fish, etc.The home is very comfortable and accommodating of a large famiy and/or friends. The front porch is a great gathering place for watching the sun rise, or with a glass of wine at dusk. The view is spectacular, and if forces relaxation. The beach is nice and we never experienced anything close to a crowd there. Younger children love to catch the hermit crabs that inhabit the shallow water. Families bring their dogs, play horseshoes and volleyball, and enjoy the atmosphere. Thanks, Robin, for sharing this wonderful property and for all of the thoughtful touches you add. We cannot wait to return!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Katie+Larry S, Boston, MA
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

(from an email received after the vacation) "hi robin, just a note to let you know our family and friends all enjoyed your wonderful house by the sea in manomet. the fireworks display was unbelievable, and the view from the house was lovely. we all got our workouts in with the hikes up and down the stairs! thanks again for making everything so comfortable for us." K+L

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Guest: Nicole B. from Georgia
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

(an email sent just before departing:) "Robin, I wanted to let you know that we have had an absolutely wonderful time at your "House by the Sea". The location was great for the day trips we took in various directions. But truthfully, who wanted to leave the house? I could have sat swinging on your porch for hours and never felt the need to get up. I enjoyed listening to the waves each evening and morning from the center bedroom and never minded the sun shining in my eyes at insanely early hours. Your home has made some unforgetable family memories. Thank you again and God bless you for sharing your home."

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Guest: Schoumaker
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 09/11/09

(from our house Guest Book) "Robin, this place is wonderful! The view, the homey-ness, comfortable, we loved it! We truly enjoyed ourselves, walking the beach and the Lobster Pound...great place to get fresh seafood. Thank you so much for working with us last minute, it was just what we needed to unwind and relax. We enjoyed every minute in this magical place." Gina and Glen

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Guest: Collins Family
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

(from our Guest book) " We're so happy we've stumbled upon this Shangrila in Manomet. The kids were so excited when we got here, they couldn't wait for the car to stop before beginning the fun. How can 7 days go so fast...?" The Collins/Wands Crew "This house ROCKS!" says Beabe.

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Guest: Hagstrom
Date of Stay: 08/02/09 Review Submitted: 08/01/09

(from our Guest Book) "Robin, the house was great and we had everything we needed. It was terrific being so close to the beach, and being able to walk down to it was idyllic. We had a wonderful time walking on the beach and finding beautiful rocks and 1800s era pennies. Our dog loved it also, it was nice being able to bring him with us. Thank you." The Hagstroms.

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Guest: REED
Date of Stay: 07/31/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

(from our Guest Book) " Robin, Thanks so much for working with us with such grace so that we could finally get to come to your beautiful house. We lacked for absolutely nothing and had a lovely time. Best wishes to you and we hope to be back." Kimberly Reed

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Guest: Gasber
Date of Stay: 07/12/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

(from our Guest Book) " Robin and John, your House by the Sea is beautiful. Idyllic is the word that comes to mind. The house is full of character and you have thought of every detail in your decorating and amenities inside and out. Staying here has made my husband and son's first visit to Massachusetts and my return after 35 years very special. Thank you for a wonderful week!" Susan, Dennis and James

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Guest: Leslie Smurthwaite
Date of Stay: 06/29/09 Review Submitted: 06/28/09

(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 chocolat

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Guest: Lynch-Smuthwaite
Date of Stay: 06/21/09 Review Submitted: 06/20/09

(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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Guest: Smurthwaite
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/09

(from our Guest Book) " 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 your lovely house, interior and exterior, the porch, the BBQ area, the beach, your beautiful flowers, the birds, the beach, 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. God bless!" Louise, Larry and family

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Guest: Noll
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/09

(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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Guest: Noll
Date of Stay: 06/06/09 Review Submitted: 06/05/09

(from our guest book) "...Enchanting is the word that best captures our experience at House by the Sea." -- Stacey, Russel and family

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Guest: Koenka
Date of Stay: 10/29/08 Review Submitted: 10/28/08

(from our Guest Book) This was our first visit to Manomet and we loved every minute of our stay! The house, the views, walks on the beach, the sounds of the ocean at night at our doorstep, not to mention the lobster and the steamers! We were happy to spend our time right here the whole week. Hopefully, we will be back as soon as next year." Jack and Susan, Toronto

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Guest: Mary and Bill Sandman (-)
Date of Stay: 10/17/08 Review Submitted: 10/17/08

What a fantastic place "House by the Sea" is!! This was our first time visiting the Cape and your home was the perfect place to spend the week! This house was perfect for our family as we all had private space when we needed it. The special touch of a note to welcome us to your home started our stay off nicely. We loved the front porch swing, especially in the mornings to watch the sun come up. What a great location for anything and everything you could want to do; shopping, Martha's Vineyard, golf....you have it all. Thanks for a great vacation!! The Sandman Family

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Guest: Megan Erkel
Date of Stay: 09/02/08 Review Submitted: 09/01/08

"Absolutely breathtaking, beautiful, comfortable, I can't say enough about it!"

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Guest: Robin Rosenberg (South Jersey, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/08 Review Submitted: 07/06/08

We went to House by the Sea for the first family vacation in years. There was 9 of us and there was so much to see and do that we were amazed. The kitchen was amazing and we had our meals on the enclosed porch. For those who were book lovers, we had an opportunity to read by the sea and enjoy the sea air. We hope to have an opportunity to visit again one day. Thanks again.

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Guest: Cedarstrom
Date of Stay: 06/22/08 Review Submitted: 06/21/08

(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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Guest: Varni Family
Date of Stay: 06/08/08 Review Submitted: 06/07/08

(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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Guest: Judy_HAC29232 (Calgary, AB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/09/07 Review Submitted: 06/09/07

I could not begin to say enough about our stay at "House by the Sea" We arrived late from the Boston Airport. When we drove up and saw the house lit up against the night sky it was such a welcoming sight. They had left every single light on in the house I think. Every lamp! It felt so welcoming! Our group was 8 Pastor's wives who go somewhere different every year to "recharge!" This house was perfect for that. It had plenty of bathrooms and plenty of space! Everything written in the web site is true. You will NOT be disappointed renting this place. We spent two days just enjoying the house and the surroundings! Robin and John are wonderful people who are there in a flash if you encounter any problem. I want to return with my family now! Thanks Robin and John. We loved your house and loved meeting you!

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Guest: Hoyle
Date of Stay: 10/08/06 Review Submitted: 10/07/06

"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.)"

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Guest: Robert C. (-)
Date of Stay: 07/28/06 Review Submitted: 07/28/06

As the other comments indicate, this house is fabulous! It is better than the pictures show -- the view just cannot be captured accurately in a photo. It is a very special place and is perfect for a family gathering. The owners have done a great job making the house comfortable for guests and insuring you have a great experience there. They live nearby and are very responsive if there is any question or issue. We hope to experience House by the Sea again in the future!

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Guest: JoAnn1 (Pompano Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/09/06 Review Submitted: 06/09/06

The house and location are even more gorgeous than the photos show - plenty of room for our family of 4 adults and 4 kids under 6. We had a wonderful time on the huge wraparound porch, the rope swing, the hammock, the adirondack chairs. When the tide is out there is amazing beachcombing, and the view is spectacular. This is the best house by far that we saw on all of our walks and drives in the area, and Manomet beats the pants off the Cape for natural beauty. The house is located in a gorgeous hilly neighborhood of friendly people, and Robin and John have decorated it and renovated it beautifully while staying true to its original character. We had a magical vacation at the House by the Sea, everything we had hoped for.

Owner response:Our sincere thanks!

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Guest: Saul, JoAnn and the kids
Date of Stay: 06/05/06 Review Submitted: 06/04/06

Dear Robin and John: Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job refurbishing this house and sharing it with us. We could not imagine a more perfect location, gorgeous porch and lawn, or a more thoughtfully decorated and appointed home. Every single room has such a fantastic view. We spent many happy days just on the porch, in front of the fire, on the hammock and rope swing. The 4 kids, all 6 and under, had so much laughter and joy here. 4things we would heartily recommend: Cappy's Pizza, a day trip to Nantucket on the Fast Ferry, and Plymouth. Thank you so much for everything. Your exquisite description on VRBO website was ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! -- Saul, JoAnn, Sam, Sophia, Max, Dana, Sarah and Emma.

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Guest: DeWitz/Oliver families
Date of Stay: 03/31/06 Review Submitted: 03/30/06

"What is better than falling asleep and waking up to the sound of ocean waves?...Nothing that we can think of! Have had a wonderful week here visiting from Maine, Connecticutt and Germany. This house has made us all feel at home and we love it" -Eva... "I have had an absolutely wonderful time here. We have gone to the beach every day. This is one of the nicest places I've ever been. Thank you"-Sabine (Germany)

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Guest: Leslie,Elmer,Ray, Cassidy K.
Date of Stay: 09/11/05 Review Submitted: 09/10/05

"Thank you for sharing "House by the Sea" with us. It is a very charming home and neighborhood. It was quiet, peaceful, and a relaxing stay. Thanks for sharing a little bit of paradise with us."

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Guest: Georgia and Mark P.
Date of Stay: 09/04/05 Review Submitted: 09/03/05

(from our guestbook) What a wonderful week of absolute rest, relaxation, and renewal. Cocktails and Scrabble on the table at 5. Dinner at 8pm. We only went out twice for dinner! Jogging and walk to store for newspaper, 3 hour breakfasts in the ocean view. This house is just ideal for us. We love the old-fashioned spell of House by the Sea-- swings, hammocks, nooks. Perfect house and week-is it available next year? (2005)

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Guest: Branti, Morelli, Lamia
Date of Stay: 08/28/05 Review Submitted: 08/27/05

(from our guestbook) "We have vacationed together for nearly a decade and found "Paradise by the Sea" to be the BEST experience EVER ! We feel fortunate to have found such a home with the greatest amenities and a caring owner's touch. Our favorite activities included walking and biking along Manomet Lane, visiting the beach, collecting hermit crabs and some beautiful sunshine. A few of us frequented both courses at Pine Hills Golf Club. The kids enjoyed Plimoth Plantation loved the Pirate Cruise. Little Mickey asked his mom, "Can this be our beach house every year?" The porch overlooking the water and the company of old friends will always stay with us. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place with us -- we took care of your home with great pride. Thank you! See you next year !!

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Guest: Moore family
Date of Stay: 08/21/05 Review Submitted: 08/20/05

(from our guestbook) "We don't want to leave !!! The House by the Sea is unbelievable; the elegant charm, the VIEW (double-underlined) everything is perfect. All ten of us from ages 86 to 4 love your home here. The old fashioned serenity and relaxation was felt by all. Thank you from all of us. Goodbye House by the SEA!"- Kathy, Phil, GiGi, Ralph, Diki, Bradley+Samantha, David, Karen+Katie.

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Guest: Comis family
Date of Stay: 08/14/05 Review Submitted: 08/13/05

(from our guestbook) "Dear Robin and John: We could not have asked for a better vacation. House by the Sea is fabulous. You both definitely know what you are doing. The kitchen & house are appointed beautifully. We grilled all but one night-- we never left except to go to the bait shop and to dinner once. The beach is amazing and so are all of your neighbors. They are all very lovely people. I was actually hoping for a storm to come through so we could watch from the porch -- maybe next year. The girls couldn't get enough of the beach, lots of wonderful children to play with. The only sad point was that we actually had to leave. Thank you for a wonderful piece of paradise." The Comis family.

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Guest: VanCourt, Robinson, Moss, Young
Date of Stay: 07/31/05 Review Submitted: 07/30/05

(from our guestbook) "The House by the Sea is amazing!! The kitchen is perfectly stocked, we always had everything we needed. We got a lot of use out of the porch every day including parties, games, naps and stargazing. With 4 generations in and out we had plenty of space. Other than the house, our favorite spots include the Lobster Pound, Rabbit Pond (warm water swimming) and the best of all, Gellar's. Thank you for helping us enjoy yet another memorable year in Manomet.

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Guest: Borgers family
Date of Stay: 07/17/05 Review Submitted: 07/16/05

(from our guestbook) "House by the Sea" was just how we dreamed it would be. We enjoyed every single day of our stay. Waking up and going to bed with the sounds of the ocean was wonderful! But what made this place very special were the people living around us. They were loving and caring and made our stay a stay to remember. As soon as we come back home we will find out when our summer vacation will be next year- right after we will give you a call for a reservation. For us - coming here- was like coming HOME !!! Thanks for everything." Tina, Helmut, Luca, Nick

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Guest: Dowling family
Date of Stay: 07/10/05 Review Submitted: 07/09/05

(from our guestbook) "Dear Robin and John, You have the sincere thanks of the Dowling family for sharing your House by the Sea - again. We enjoyed the most beautiful weather we could have wished for. It was a precious frmily time to sit, talk, read, sing, play, swim, play games, eat, eat, eat and sit around the campfire. House by the Sea will always have a special place in our hearts."

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Guest: M. Campbell
Date of Stay: 07/03/05 Review Submitted: 07/02/05

(from our guestbook) "Picture perfect !! Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful home in a more scenic setting. I'll treasure my memories of House by the Sea until next time."

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Guest: Ryder-Jones
Date of Stay: 06/16/05 Review Submitted: 06/15/05

(from our guestbook) "What a fastastic house and setting! You've done a great job and we all had a wonderful time exploring the cape, walking the beach, and meeting up with family. Provincetown is a great trip and Plymouth and the Plantation were were the visit. What a memorable trip."

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Guest: Alexa & friends
Date of Stay: 06/16/05 Review Submitted: 06/15/05

(from our guestbook) "The Girls "40th" week at the sea...This home is magical and FAR EXCEEDED all our expectations. 7 girls, 1 house, 7 days of sunshine, a wonderful combo. We would all love to come back with our spouses and families one day soon. Thank you so much for everything."

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Guest: Beal family, Smack family
Date of Stay: 09/04/04 Review Submitted: 09/03/04

(from our guestbook) "We had a great time-the house is beautiful! We especially loved the porch swing and watching the full moon rise over the water. We have 7 kids 4months to 8 years and since the weather was fantastic, we never left the beach. We have made memories here that will last a lifetime. (P.S. The striper fishing was a blast!)"

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Guest: Ryan family
Date of Stay: 08/08/04 Review Submitted: 08/07/04

(from our guestbook) "Gulls honking their welcome to the rising sun...the soft breeze scented by sea and sand...the fres air of the evening when day is done... the laughs, stories, memories that will linger long afterwards... We hope that all who visit here will have as enjoyable a time as we did. House by the Sea was a wonderful place for our vacation." Mari, Lynne, Tim and John

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Guest: Gallen family
Date of Stay: 08/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/31/04

(from our guestbook) "We had a wonderful stay at House by the Sea! The sunrises, the birds, the hammock, the breezes -- paradise! We can't remember the last time we were this relaxed. Thanks for the tip about the Lobster Pound - yummy! Thanks again, Andy, Amy, Chris, Jason, Beth and Rebecca

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Guest: Turnquist family
Date of Stay: 07/09/04 Review Submitted: 07/08/04

(from our guestbook) " We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful house. Thank you for our best family vacation yet! Great fishing, wonderful neighbors, and lovely sunrises (caught a 40 inch striper!) We hope to return next summer. Thanks again."

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