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Find Your Bliss on Bass River

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The house at dusk.

The house at dusk. Corner bedroom with east and north windows. See the sunrise from your pillow. The Dorm. Great for slumber parties. the master bedroom and king bed. The kitchen. There's room for everyone.

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  • Minimum stay:Contact owner
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

1830's sea captain,s home on Bass River. Huge screened porch overlooking the river.

Outdoors: Several small, cozy sitting areas provide semi-private nooks for reading, napping and contemplation. You have 150' +/- of river front with use of the pier and float. Swim from the float or walk to sandy, child-friendly Windmill beach 300 yards up river. Parasailors streak across the water. Working fishing boats leave at dawn then return at dusk. Go 1/2 mile up river and see if you can buy dinner directly from them.

The beautiful, long, sandy beaches of Nantucket Sound are a 1/2 mile walk, cycle or car ride away.

Inside: Sit on the large, screened wrap-around porch and watch the river traffic @100 feet away. All manner of boats from dingeys to 60 footers go about their business. Wiannos and beetlecats are two popular single class sailboats. They race most weekends in July and August.

Explore! Find the game closet with puzzles, board games and interesting things to do. Find Zebediah Coffin's coal hole where beach gear and other treasures wait to delight the young and young at heart. Pick a beautifully appointed bedroom with ceiling fans and TV or lay your head in the paneled room, little changed in more than a century.

There is a 32" flatscreen in the living room and four smaller sets in bedrooms. The kitchen is very large with table seating for 10+, a walk-in food pantry, gas stove and oven. Some impliments and fixtures date to the mid 19th century.

The dining room has a large oval table seating 8-12. The porch seats 14+ at several tables. The library is a cozy spot to read, write or talk.

Keywords: beach vacation house, family reunion, retreat

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Non Smoking Only:

            No smoking,open flame (candle, lantern, sterno, fire, flambe cooking, etc.) incense, sparkler, burning of herbs or any other activity which could lead to any type of fire is allowed in the house, porch or outbuildings. This does not include use of the gas stove, heater, oven and/or water heater. Failure to follow this requirement will result in immediate termination of occupancy without recourse. Why? The house is 175 years old. While we have a central station fire alarm and a fire department within a mile we have seen how quickly similar houses have been destroyed. We want you to be able to return. We want you to be safe....moreless

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            While we do not have any minimum age as long as the responsible individual can legally sign a contract we do underscore that this property can best be enjoyed by families or groups of adult friends. Please ask if you have any questions about this. Our rental agreement contains a reasonable clause concerning noise and/or response by public safety personnel....moreless

          • Limited Accessibility:

            All entry ways involve two or three steps. The three staircases are steep and one is very narrow. The first floor bedroom and two full bathrooms are available. All other bedrooms are upstairs...moreless

          • Children Welcome:

            We love children. The house is not childproof. There are no child latches on cabinets, drawers or doors. We advise you bring pressure operated child/pet gates if you believe it necessary....moreless

          • Pets Considered:

            We look forward to your well behaved dogs and cats. Contact us in advance for a discussion of your needs and specific permission....moreless

          Bedrooms: 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, Beds for 14

          Bathrooms: 4 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Microwave:

            Even the microwave is antique. We believe it is early 1980's....moreless

          • Dishwasher:

            Full size dishwasher connects to kitchen faucet....moreless

          • Kitchen:

            Gas stove with oven and broiler....moreless

          • Refrigerator
          • Cooking Utensils

          Amenities

          • Linens Provided:

            We can either provide all/some linens including sheets, pillow cases, bath towels, beach towels and kitchen towels or you may bring your own linens. There is a $2.00 per lb fee covering all costs associated with laundry service. We collect a refundable $500.00 laundry and security deposit at booking confirmation 45 days before the rental period begins We will refund any excess deposit and provide you the number of lbs washed. Under no circumstances is the washer and dryer to be used to wash the week's linen. The washer and dryer are provided for your personal clothing and convenience only....moreless

          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:

            Please contact us regarding RV/Boat/Trailer parking and town regulations....moreless

          • Clothes Dryer:

            For clothing and beach towels. Not for sheets and linen....moreless

          • Washing Machine:

            For clothing and beach towels. Not for sheets and linen....moreless

          • Parking Off Street:

            Parking adjacent to back door....moreless

          Other Amenities

              • The hammock under the tree, tea table with flowers in the front yard,shaded sitting area overlooking the river, dog run area, shaded sitting area close to the back door and so many nooks and cranneys to explore in the house that you could get lost all add to your enjoyment. ...moreless

              Entertainment

              • Satellite / Cable:

                (5) 32" flat screen in living room. Four smaller tube TVs in bedrooms. Comcast cable, basic package (local, Boston, Providence and some specialty channels)....moreless

              • DVD Player
              • Ping Pong Table
              • CD Player

              Communications

              • Telephone:

                Basic phone service. No long distance calls via this system. Cell phone coverage fair to good depending upon where you are in the house. We have horsehair plaster in many walls and are advised this degrades the signal....moreless

              • Wireless Internet:

                WiFi occasionally needs rebooting if you are more than 50' from the modem. The house has horsehair plaster in many walls. We were advised that this degrades the signal....moreless

              Outdoor Features

                  • Outdoor Grill

                  Location & View

                      • Waterfront:

                        The property fronts on Bass River, the Cape's largest tidal river. We have @ 150'+/- of river front. Nantucket sound and south coast beaches are readily viewable 1/2 mile to south at the river's mouth....moreless

                      Activities

                      • Tennis
                      • Snorkeling/Diving
                      • Cycling
                      • Sailing
                      • Parasailing
                      • Water Skiing
                      • Fishing
                      • Wind-Surfing
                      • Jet Skiing
                      • Kayaking
                      • Swimming
                      • Hiking
                      • Museums
                      • Zoo
                      • Shelling
                      • Live Theater
                      • Restaurants
                      • Cinemas
                      • Shopping
                      • Miniature Golf
                      • Golf
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Boating
                      • Antiquing
                       

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                      Rates

                      2012 rates are now in effect
All arrivals Saturday 4 PM,departure following Saturday 12 Noon
High Season: June 23, 2012 through September 8,2012, $3,700.00 p/w.
Shoulder Seasons: May 26, 2011 through June 23, 2012 $2,700.00 p/w.
September 8, 2012 through September 29, 2012 $2,700.00 p/w.
Spring/Fall: April 28 - May 26 & September 29 - October 20, contact us for rates.
$500.00 Refundable security/cleaning deposit due at booking.
Multiple week discounts and specials available.  Contact us!

                      Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

                      Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
                      Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                       

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                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1892

                      About the owner: David is one of two fourth generation owners. The first member of the sixth generation is almost five years old. We have all spent summers and vacations here and have wonderful memories. We welcome the opportunity to help you create yours.

                      Why the Owner Chose South Yarmouth:
                      Our Great Grandmother, bought the house in 1892 from Melissa Baker. Mrs. Baker and her husband purchased the property shortly after the Civil War from Elijah Parker. The Barnstable County Registry of Deeds burned about this time and there are no definitive records available prior to that purchase. An 1858 map shows the house with Mr. Parker listed as owner. A large copy of this map is on the dining room wall. We have a wonderful book explaining the map and showing details of the Cape from that period. One of the window panes has, "E J Parker" etched on it.

                      The Unique Benefits at this House:
                      What can I say? The house is a gem. Bass River is a wonderful place for family and friends. The house is a unifying focal point for the current three generations of our family. We have first, second and third cousins we see on a regular basis. No matter where we live or how far we travel this is our spiritual home. We love to share it and, if this sounds attractive, we look forward to hearing from you.

                      Contact us

                      • Primary: (978) 500-9475 (Massachusetts, USA)
                       

                      Photos

                      • The house at dusk.

                        The house at dusk.

                      • The Dorm. Great for slumber parties.

                        The Dorm. Great for slumber parties.

                      • The kitchen. There's room for everyone.

                        The kitchen. There's room for everyone.

                      • Corner bedroom with east and north windows. See the sunrise from your pillow.

                        Corner bedroom with east and north windows. See the sunrise from your pillow.

                      • the master bedroom and king bed.

                        the master bedroom and king bed.

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #305895

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                      7 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 14

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