Location: Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA (1 Hr 15 Min from Boston, MA -1 Hr 30 Min from Providence, RI) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Cape bungalow suitable for couples on a getaway weekend, small families who like gentle beaches and mature travelers who enjoy peace and quiet.
Escape year-round to this charming bungalow for a well-deserved break. Lovingly refurbished to reflect a marine sanctuary, it’s perfect for a family vacation or solitary retreat. Custom-built in the 1930’s by Brad Norris for his wife’s “summer business”, it sports hardwood floors throughout with fine woodwork accents.
Quaint and comfortable, you will find all the amenities of home with the simple things of life at your fingertips and footsteps. Pull into our oyster-shelled driveway, unpack, and take a walk up to the Hyannis Port Golf Club for the spectacular sunset over Squaw Island. Walk to Sea Street Market for sundries, groceries, newspapers, beer and specialty wines, along with tasty deli selections.
We are a 3-minute walk to serene Sea Street Beach, with Picnic Area, Bath House and Snack Bar. We’ve watched osprey dive for minnows there at low tide! The popular beaches: Veteran’s, Kalmus, (ideal winds for the best sail boarding in New England), and Craigville, are short hops away.
Main Street restaurants feature casual and fine dining with daily catches from local fishing vessels. Visit the Hyannis Harbor Docks to see fish and lobsters being off-loaded, while you shop at the local artisan kiosks. Popular restaurants dot Ocean Street and offer a view of Hyannis Harbor.
Nightlife abounds and cinemas feature box office greats. Enjoy summer theater performances at The Cape Playhouse and unique foreign films shown at The Cape Cod Art Museum. Farm-fresh food is available through “Edible Cape Cod” farm members and Farmer’s Markets. Agri-Tourism farms bring back times past with “Pick Your Own” options, tours, hikes, hayrides and workshops. The local wineries host tastings to showcase specialty wines.
Treat yourself to a quiet home base from which to explore the whole Cape, including the Massachusetts Cultural Coast. Be really “Green”, bring your bikes and ride the bike trails for miles through The Cape Cod National Seashore and beyond. "Cape Cod Rails to Trails" will give you a great workout with views of cranberry bogs, marshes, and ocean panoramas. Go fishing for trout, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel and bluegill at one of the 365 kettle hole ponds, or surf cast off Dennis Beach.
Private and public golf courses are minutes away and across town, historic Route 6A will pique your architectural and antique sweet tooth. We are 45 minutes from historical Provincetown, where you can experience the sand dunes, sunset horseback rides, and shop for unique art and entertainment.
Whether this is your summer vacation or a spur of the moment getaway during the winter, leave your cares at home. Come read, write a book, finish a project, sketch, or photograph the beauty of the ocean and its environs. Off-season, short stays for weddings, conferences, and business are also available. For more pictures and information, please see our website below.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Room for 2 vehicles. No on-street parking as it is a quiet dead end and the lane must be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
- Wood Fireplace : For decoration only at this time
- Beds
- King Bed : Front bedroom
- Double Bed : Guest bedroom
- Bunk Bed : 2 bunks in the Guest Bedroom are perfect for older children.
- Convertible Bed : Comfortable futon located in the living room can be used as a bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Basic cable provided with about 50 channes.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : Flat screen TV and Blue Ray DVD player provided
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Classic U-shaped kitchen with island separating the dining room and kitchen. Great for at-home meals and family congregating to share the highlights of the day!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Lobster pot, grill utensils and plenty of ceramic dinnerware. Pots, pans, coffee maker, tea pots, toaster and toaster oven, cutting boards, plastic storage containers, and all necessary utentsils. Wine, juice and water glasses as well as mugs of all shapes and sizes.
- Refrigerator : Ample room for a week's worth of food
- Dishwasher : Efficient and handy
- Microwave : Great for popcorn, heating meals and leftovers, hot beverages and quick warm-ups
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane provided
- View/Location
- Ocean View : A half minute walk up the street will afford a view of the ocean. 2 more minutes and you will be sitting at the beach!
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor shower, portable beach cooler and beach chairs provided as well as a protective sun tent and umbrella.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Books, toys games and puzzles provided
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Hi-Line and The Steamship Authority provide ferry service to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, Antique book stores, Cape Cod National Seashore, Whale Watching, Deep Sea Fishing trips, Local fishermen sell fresh fish and lobsters at the docks, The Cape Cod Railway has lunch and evening dinner tours, Custom jewelers and Artisans offer their wares at the kiosks at Ocean Street Docks, Festivals are held at local beach parks, The Cape League plays nightly games-see future baseball professionals in training, Farmer's Markets and Agri-Tourism tours are available, Healing Arts professionals are available on the Cape. The Truro Vineyard has great tastings and local farms welcome you and sell fresh, local produce.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter .. Jan.1-Mar.23 ......... $180/night .. $1150/week 2 day minimum stay or wk
Spring ...Mar.24-June 1..........$180/night .. $1175/week 2 day minimum stay or wk
Summer ...June 2-Sept.7..........$269/night .. $1600/week Saturday to Saturday
Fall .....Sept.8-Oct.12..........$180/night .. $1175/week 2 day minimum stay or wk
Winter....Oct.13-Dec.31..........$180/night .. $1150/week 2 day minimum stay or wk
50% deposit to reserve, balance due 1 month prior to arrival.Cancellation refunds
up to 1 month ahead (-$25.00 fee).No refund for early departure. Check In: 3:00 PM
Checkout: 10:00 AM. We accept Cash/Traveler's Checks/Credit Cards/PayPal
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Seaside Cape Cod Escape-Norris Cottage: 3 Minutes to the Beach
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Hyannis
Our smaller cottage next door was my home for years. As our family grew, we needed more room for our grandchildren and friends. Hence, we were lucky enough to purchase the bungalow which has been a favorite family reunion spot.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy the peace and quiet, long walks and easy access to activities like fishing, island visits to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket and Provincetown. Our outdoor shower is so refreshing and convenient, we use it far into the fall season as well. Our winter sojourns here are as comfortable and relaxed as summer, so we hope you consider coming during off-season as well for a well-deserved break or to enjoy the holidays.
Our beach is a 3 1/2 minute walk from the cottage. It's a gradual, sloping beach, great for children and peaceful for reading and relaxing. There's lots of osprey activity and local birds to identify.
This is 5 min. drive or 15 min. walk to the Hi-Line ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island, local artist huts, and great restaurants and ice cream shops .
1/5 mile up Sea Street will bring you to Main Street with unique restaurants and interesting shops, The JFK Museum, Library and Post Office.
Owner's Map of Hyannis
As a chef, I enjoy local seafood and teach at a local university. My husband puts his software engineer expertise to work anywhere we go. Staying at the Cape gives us a mini-vacation whenever we spend time here. Our favorite walks and sunsets are right around the corner. We have the most fun going shellfishing and sharing nature's bounty with family and friends. The peace and quiet are refreshing and give us a great perspective on what is really important; nature, family, great food and meeting our guests!
Property Photos
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- Beach Bungalow - Hyannis Vacation Home - Enjoy Diving, Boating, Golf, Hiking
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- Sea Street Beach and Picnic Area, a 3-minute walk from your bungalow - Hyannis Vacation Home - Enjoy Diving, Boating, Golf, Hiking
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- Master Bedroom with King-sized bed - Hyannis Vacation Home - Enjoy Diving, Boating, Golf, Hiking
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- Guest Bedroom with full-sized bed
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- Open Plan Kitchen, fully outfitted
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- Dining Room with expandable Hitchcock table
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- Living Room with extra futon
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- Reading Nook
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- Enjoy your outdoor shower!
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- Seaside strolls over this walkway by the marsh up this path are lovely
Traveler Reviews (8)
Vince and Helena
Guest: Helena
(New York)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
The Norris Cottage was a wonderful place to spend our family vacation. The cottage has all of the amenities we needed and the location was perfect. A short, easy stroll to a beautiful sandy beach! The main street just up the street offered great shopping and wonderful dining choices. Thank you Elaine and John for all of the little extras, and for making it very easy for us to enjoy a wonderful Cape Cod vacation.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Guest: Mark, Mary, Emma and Noah
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Date of Stay: 08/02/09
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
The Norris cottage was perfect for our stay on Cape Cod! We liked Hyannis and the location so close to Seas Street Beach and away form the hubbub of Main Street In 3 ½ days here, we went boogie boarding at Coast Guard Beach, whale watching at P-town, ( we saw 8 individ8ual whales and 20 dolphins), and bicycling to Woods Hole. We also got to see our friend Kami Lyle play music at The Black Cat. The cottage had everything we needed. We loved the outdoor shower! Thanks for being our host, Elaine!
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Guest: Roberta
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Date of Stay: 07/31/09
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
We had a lovely time at your cottage this week and the weather was great despite the calls for rain. Thank you for a smooth process and your lovely cottage. Kind regards, Roberta Canada
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Guest: Thomas
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Date of Stay: 07/10/09
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
July 10, 2009 Dear Elaine and John, We really enjoyed our stay at your cottage and will recommend it to our friends and family in Denmark. Great location and everything was perfect. Thanks!
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Guest: Scott, Ashley, Pam, Ben
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Date of Stay: 07/04/09
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
We will take with us very special memories of our vacation on the Cape. Your place was wonderful, you do so much to make it accommodating. I will email you pictures. Kind regards, Pam
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Guest: Marc
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Date of Stay: 06/25/09
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
We very much enjoyed our stay at your beautiful cottage. Thanks very much for the wine and chocolate. Both were enjoyed! We look forward to coming back again.
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Guest: Pat
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Date of Stay: 06/04/09
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
This was our “1st” time renting the cottages. It was a very delightful- sister’s cousins weekend. The cottage met our needs, everything was so close – Main Street – lots of shops- and for dinner we had great meals at Spanky’s & Black Cat. Thanks for sharing your place with us and also thank you for the wine and goodies. We had a very comfortable stay and enjoyed so much.
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Guest: Ellen and All
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Date of Stay: 05/30/09
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
My daughter Michaela and nephew finished “Best Buddies” Ride from Boston to Craigville Beach. 100 miles! Thanks for the treats and respite. Long day! Glad we found you!
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