Location: Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA (1 hour from Providence, RI and 11/2 hour from Boston, Ma.)
Accommodations: Estate, 7 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 13)
The Crane Estate, known as the Big House, offers glorious panoramic water views from each window, porch, and gardens. Large pier and shared family beach, bath house with changing rooms and lavatory, clay tennis court, and renowned eleven mile "Sea to Shining Sea" Bike Path are just a few of the amenities. The Big House is within walking distance to the charming Woods Hole Village with casual restaurants and family activities.
This former ambassador's home is filled with art and antiquities from the Far East. The house itself, a turn of the century Victorian, complete with widow's walk, was built in 1890. Each room a elegant reminder of an era long gone. The smoke-free house is surrounded by gracious lawns, chinese statuary, and hidden gardens.
A huge kitchen (fully stocked), butler's pantry complete with warming ovens ensures the ability to handle small intimate dinners or large parties with ease.
The house comes with long time family housekeeper. Additional trusted staff (cook, nanny, tennis pro) are available.
The Big House .. $10,500/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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