Location: Orleans, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA (2 Hours from Boston, 2 Hours from Providence, RI)
Accommodations: Private Home, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7-9)
NEWLY AVAILABLE FOR FALL
The Sea Captain’s house is newly available for fall rentals this September and October. Come and see the marsh grasses turning from green to gold, the slanting sunlight silently gracing the dining room, the sunset illuminating the red and gold leaves through the trees. Beaches are less crowded, there is less traffic, and the Indian summer days invite you to enjoy biking, beach walks, paddling the waterways, and just soaking up the sun and fresh air on the deck. Central heating warms the cool nights.
A TRUE SANCTUARY
Once you arrive here, you won’t want to leave the property. Quiet and secluded, there are few places as private and spacious as this in Orleans. Relax on the deck with binoculars at hand and the birds will come to you. Sit quietly at dusk and watch for deer at forest’s edge. See the seagulls fly over in the blue sky, and the hawks circling above in the sunshine. Enjoy the early morning bird song as you sip coffee on the deck. Spend a quiet afternoon reading and relaxing.
THE SEA CAPTAIN'S HOUSE
The house was originally built in the 1700’s and belonged to a sea captain. Restored and modernized, it offers casual comfort and has all the conveniences you need – completely supplied updated kitchen, outdoor seating and gas grill, dining room with a table that expands to seat 10, two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, washer/dryer, high speed internet, cable TV, and window air conditioners in the downstairs rooms. The master bedroom is on the first floor and has a queen size bed, and adjoining bathroom. One upstairs bedroom has a full-size 4-poster bed and is right next to the bathroom and the second bedroom has two twin beds. A small child’s room with an additional twin bed adjoins the second bedroom.
BIKING
The property abuts the Cape Cod Rail trail. Just ride to the end of the private road and you are on the bike trail! Ride to Nickerson State Park to enjoy more trails, continue on through Harwich past fresh water ponds, stop along the way for lunch or ice cream. In the other direction, ride to Wellfleet and catch the view from the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
Bicycle rentals are available 1/2 mile away, right in Orleans.
FUN IN THE WATER
For activities in, on, and around the water, you have easy access to a number of beaches and harbors. Skaket Beach, only five minutes away is a favorite. Walk the sand flats for miles at low tide, or play in the tidal pools (great for kids). Swim, picnic at the beach, play in the sand and at the end of the day, enjoy and applaud the beautiful sunset. For ocean surf and sand, you are 15 minutes from Nauset Beach where you can play in the waves, walk the beautiful beach for hours, or enjoy fresh seafood and other treats at the snack bar. If you prefer fresh water swimming, visit Crystal Lake, Pilgrim Lake or Baker’s pond, all within a ten-minute drive.
The many local bays, ponds, and marshes are perfect for kayaking, including the recently established water trail. You can rent kayaks and sailboats, or take lessons right in Orleans. For open water adventures, you can charter a fishing boat out of Rock Harbor, or board a whale watching boat out of Barnstable or Provincetown.
GUIDED NATURE WALKS
Enjoy interpretive nature walks and talks at the Cape Cod National Sea Shore, Wellfleet Audubon Sanctuary, and Brewster Natural History museum.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
For theater and music lovers, the Academy of Performing Arts in Orleans puts on plays and musicals during the summer. Classical chamber music concerts are offered weekly in Orleans and Wellfleet. Folk concerts are held at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham. And for baseball fans, the Cape Cod Baseball league games are played just a mile away.
This is an ideal location for sharing good times, having summer and fall adventures, and relaxing together with family and friends. Hope to see you there soon.
Note: Tenant supplies linens and towels; owner supplies blankets, pillows and spreads.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May, Jun, Sep, Oct .. $1395/week
Jul, Aug ............ $1595/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1930
Why the Owner Chose Orleans
The Sea Captain's house has been in my family for 75 years. I first summered here as a child in the 1950's, and have wonderful memories of sailing, swimming, and beach picnics with my family. Orleans is centrally located at the "elbow" of the Cape, a half hour from Provincetown and a half hour from Barnstable. The house itself is within one mile of both beach and town, yet offers a uniquely private get-away. The location is ideal and convenient for whatever activities you prefer.
The Unique Benefits of this Private Home
One of my favorite parts of the day is stepping out onto the deck in the early morning and being greeted by birdsong, sunshine, and trees all around. Anytime you want to be on the water, it takes only 5 or 10 minutes to get to a variety of different beaches and boating areas. Although the property is convenient to shopping, when you are at the house it feels like being in a remote location.
Property Photos
- Sea Captain's house on 5 acres of woods - Orleans, MA Private Home with Wildlife Viewing and High Speed Internet, near Skaket Beach and Cape Cod Rail Trail
- Dining room with view to living room - Orleans, MA Private Home with Wildlife Viewing and High Speed Internet, near Skaket Beach and Cape Cod Rail Trail
- The reading corner - Orleans, MA Private Home with Wildlife Viewing and High Speed Internet, near Skaket Beach and Cape Cod Rail Trail
- Kitchen
- Bedroom with adjoining child's room
- Bedroom - double bed next to bathroom, second floor
- Bedroom - Queen bed next to bathroom, first floor
- The view from the deck
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