Vacation Rentals by Owner

Guest: Jamie and Sean (bride+groom)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

(from a note left in our guest book) "Robin - Fabulous place! Your gardens, decoration, and layout was just perfect. Thank you so very much for helping to make our wedding weekend so wonderful." -Jamie+Sean

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Guest: Ira and family (New York)
Date of Stay: 05/29/11 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

(from our guest book) "We loved cooking in the fabulous kitchen."

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Guest: Kate+family
Date of Stay: 05/25/11 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

(from our guest book) "Beautiful weather in a tastefully decorated townhouse. Our stay was lovely... loved the gardens and all the books...good reading. Thank you!"

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Exceeded our expectations

Guest: bev ( woodburn, or)
Date of Stay: 05/17/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

We are pleased with our choice of Plymouth and The Cushman House for our first week on the east coast. Everything about the Townhouse has been perfect. John and Robin have been very helpful. All the furnishings are first class, and we just liked sitting and enjoying our surroundings. The location has been excellent---for walking to get the morning paper to walking down to the waterfront or down "main street". Lots to do here from Pilgrim Hall to Plimouth Plantation to the Mayflower 2. Some activities not open until after Memorial Day---but we had less crowds. Also, Martha's Vineyard Ferry about 45 minutes away. This is our first experience renting through VRBO---and we are very pleased.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

This townhome was just ok.

Guest: sisters (washington state)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11 Review Submitted: 05/20/11

The owners did not introduce themselves to us. We stayed 5 days. We talked once on the phone as we needed extra driving directions once we got into town.On the most part the property was clean but dusty.Close to town and the water front.The bedrooms were good size but the upstairs bathroom had little counter space for any personal items to sit out. Shower was good. The dining room was cramped with a small TV and a chaise lounge in the same room as the 4 seat dining table. The lounge was pushed up against a heat radiator that was wrapped with blankets.???? The blankets smelled hot when the heat was on. Very disconcerning. It was frosy at night so we used the heat every day. The front living room with the fire place was nice but we didn't use it. The kitchen was ok, very tight, enough for 1 person to cook. I would recommend family and friends to look @ other townhouses to stay.

Owner response:"JUST OK" ... ouch. T.S.Eliot wrote "April is the cruelest month," and here's proof with this review. These comments bring to mind a situation where someone buys a luxury sports car and then realized they wanted a station wagon. It happens. These ladies, I assume, looked at the listing before booking, and knew it was a Townhouse, and not a Colonial or a ranch. The pictures on the Internet show you what you are getting with Cushman Place Residence: quality, luxury, privacy, affordability, location, history, townhouse-size. Your own front door, no innkeeper or front-desk clerk (or nosy owners.) Consider the photos: You can see fairly well the size of the sleek galley kitchen (20' x 8') the dining room is (20' long x10' wide) and the upstairs bathroom. Need more space on the vanity? Just stow the amenities (like the Caldrea lotion and hand soap, fingertip towels, soap dish and paper towel holder) under the sink and voilå, more space. Cushman's is a 20" flat screen TV.( Is a bigger TV really necessary?) We have homes with bigger TVs and bigger kitchens, so when shopping for your getaway, please choose accordingly rather than pointing out that the place your chose is somehow deficient because it is the size it is advertised to be. "The kitchen was ok." Not sure how getting a granite/stainless/Sub Zero/Miele/Bosch/ hardwood floor /antique cabinets kitchen (for $30 more than a room --with no kitchen-- at the Radisson.) As for the dust, mea culpa. Our well-paid, detail-oriented cleaners and I will be that much more diligent, but thank you for saying "it was clean." As for the steam radiator behind the custom loveseat: we will rethink that before next winter. Sorry it was 'disconcerning' and we would have jumped at the chance to help you if you had phoned. There are lots of ho-hum 3-star places around, but honestly, we are not one of them. In fact we strive to be, and honestly think we are, one of the few (maybe three or less) high-end, short-term luxury stays between Boston and Nantucket. And as much as it hurts to be reviewed this way, it is a great impetus for us to do better, work harder, and make our guests happier. Wish we'd made these sisters happier, if such a thing was even possible.

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Guest: Leonard, Katie, Delany and Miles N
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

(from our guest book) "Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home. We came for a quick weekend away and have really felt like a home away from home. Your house is lovely and so much better than a hotel. It's been a bit of a whirlwind- whale watch, Mayflower, and Plimoth Plantation. We'll be sure to tell our friends!"

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Guest: Geoff and Leslie N, Huddelsfield, England
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

(from our guest book) "Great place to stay, so much better than a hotel. Also very well-placed for visiting both Boston and Cape Cod. Plymouth was very enjoyable - quiet but with lots of places to visit, see, and eat! We particularly recommend Plimoth Plantation. We've really enjoyed our holiday in this home away from home. Thank you+ Goeff and Leslie, England

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** Perfect **

Guest: SydneySider (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/15/10 Review Submitted: 09/19/10

Happenstance brought us to this place; it was available to us for a couple of nights during which we could not find suitable accomodation in Boston and we somewhat unenthusiastically accepted Plymouth as a temporary substitute . But what a sweet suprise! From the moment we stepped in we fell in love with this house. Finished to a tee, it was perfect. The only thing lacking was the cold night required to start up the fireplace. It was more than comfortable for our family (2 adults and 2 young kids). The town centre and bay are less than a 5 minute walk away. And the host was most inviting. While suitable for families like us I would most highly recommend this place to romantic couples looking for a getaway. But heed this warning: you will find it hard to drag yourself out of this house so book an extra day to see Plymouth and surrounds too!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Alan and Karen S., Nottingham, England
Date of Stay: 09/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

(from our guest book) "A very comfortable stay indeed. The house, contents, and location are ideal. Robin and John are on hand for help and advice. As newcomoers to the US, the use of such a prized townhouse cannot be overstated. We will be back in the US next year and Cushman Place (on Jareaux Street) will be high on our list for a vacation rental. With regards" Alan and Karen

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Guest: Fredwyn, Brian, Corin, Monica H - England
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

(from our guest book) "We have had a really great holiday here, thanks to you and your hospitality and your lovely home. All we needed – and more!– was here. We so enjoyed (being here) on our Ruby wedding anniversary. It was great to go out to your beach at Manomet Bluffs and park there. The restaurant you arranged in Brewster (Chillingsworth) was the best. Our next best meal was in Plymouth at Patrizia's (walking distance from "Cushy." And we had surprisingly excellent Chinese food in the food mall in Providence !! Had interesting visits to Plymouth Museum, Plymouth Plantation, Martha's Vineyard (saw Michelle Obama and daughters buying ice cream there.) We have many brilliant memories to take back to London with us. Anyone who stays here in Cushman Place is very fortunate in both the house and in its owners!" - Fredwyn, Brian, Corin, Monica, - London

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Guest: Erin, Patric, Luke R.
Date of Stay: 08/09/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

(from our guest book) "We had an excellent stay at Cushman Place! Your residence is the perfect distance to downtown Plymouth - which is full of fun activities for the family. Your home is very comfortable and it is the perfect vacation spot!"

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Guest: Jayne S. (California)
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

(from our guest book) "You don't need to hear AGAIN how lovely 5 Cushman Street is, but you might need to hear that it is a FUN place to stay. Plymouth is a FUN town and we had a FUN vacation. That is what matters... 'it is a gift to be simple' and simply have fun. Keep up your earnest efforts to provide great places for people to have fun – it's worth it, and THANK YOU! - Jayne S.

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Guest: Holly H and Roy B
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

(from our guest book) "We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Plymouth & while staying in "Cushy." Your lovely home has exceeded our expectations in comfort & location. Thank you for sharing it with us - we hope to have an opportunity to return again in the near future. If you ever come through Nashville again, please look us up! ..."

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Perfect home for a perfect two-day visit

Guest: Diane (Hummelstown/Hershey PA )
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/05/10

Dear Robin, It was such a pleasure to meet you and for accomodating our somewhat last-minute request to stay at your lovely townhome in Plymouth, my former home town. The house is exquisite and your decorating style is beautiful. The location was perfect; only a short distance to downtown Plymouth and the waterfront and to my old neighborhood. I will always love Plymouth and I know that you see what a jewel is it too. We had a wonderfully relaxing stay and wished we coudl have stayed longer. I look forward to comign back and wish you well with the main house renovations - it should be awsome. Diane and Chuck from Hershey, PA

Owner response:Hi Diane and Chuck, Thank you so much for choosing CPR...it was fun meeting you and sharing your enthusiasm for our beautiful town and region. Wished you could have stayed longer, but enjoyed meeting you both. -R

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing!

Guest: Amanda G. (Winston-Salem, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

A group of us girls got together for a weekend getaway, and Cushman Place was perfect for us. The fold-out beds worked just fine for us. The house was even more gorgeous than it appeared in the pictures. Very convenient to the pier and lots of shops, all within walking distance. We had a blast cooking and exploring and enjoyed two cruises in the harbor (a sunset cruise and a whale watch). We were blown away by the detailing in the house - gorgeous hardwoods, wainscoting, etc., and the kitchen was great. I would definitely come back and am hoping to have an extended getaway with my husband at some point in the future. Thanks, Robin!

Owner response:Such wonderful guests! ( Please allow me a teensy editorial comment about this review.) Our Cushman Place Residence has beautiful beds, as you can see in the photos. For extra sleeping, we have leather open-up ottomans which make into twin beds. Because this was a group of 6 lovely ladies, those extra beds were employed, although, I never thought they'd be highlighted as a feature in a review. But I am happy to know that – when they are needed by 2 gracious ladies in this delightful group of 6 women – the extra beds work well! These truly were the PERFECT guests, left the Townhouse in impeccable condition (may I adopt you all?) and we sincerely hope we will have the honor or welcoming them again soon. My sincere thanks!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Cushman Ave - AWESOME

Guest: Relaxed and Rejuvenated (Rockford, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

just the most perfect option to a hotel rental you could ever imagine. Home away from home doesn't even come close, this town home is just beautiful and only a short walk to the pier. we had the most enjoyable weekend we could have hoped to have. Thank you Robin for sharing this elegant and comfortable home with our group!

Owner response:Five stars deserved by these incomparably great guests! Thank you for choosing Cushman Place Residence. It would be an honor to have you return. - RJ

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Winston-Salem, NC

Guest: Amanda, Leslie, Lisa, Lara
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

(From our GuestBook) "We absolutely enjoyed our time here. The house is gorgeous and was just what we needed for a quick, girls getaway weekend. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. I have already recommended it to folks back home in NC." (and from another that weekend from Cincinnati, OH) "Thank you for sharing your lovely home. We had a wonderful time. We all agreed that we wanted to just stay and live here ! :-) Alas, we must return to the real world !"

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From Columbia, MO

Guest: Ben, Nancy, Tyler + Clay G.
Date of Stay: 06/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

(From our GuestBook) " Dear Robin and John, Thank you so much for a lovely place to call 'home' while we were here. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Plymouth is a charming place to lives as well as to visit! We would love to come back - possibly with another family - and stay in one of your beautiful beach homes. Thanks again!"

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From Brentwood, Tennessee

Guest: Ron, Adonnica, Clair, Carmen S.
Date of Stay: 06/14/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

(From our GuestBook) "Robin, this beautiful home exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed our stay - a much needed respite from our stay in NYC. Would highly recommend to anyone coming this way. Thanks!"

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Shaker Hts, Ohio

Guest: Gail and Doug J. L
Date of Stay: 06/07/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

(From our Guestbook) "We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Cushman Place. Your home is beautifully restored and it was quite a pleasure staying here. We look forward to visiting again.

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Guest: Whaley, L
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

(from our guest's departing note:) "Thank you for a great stay! I hope to be back soon – you have a wonderful place !! - Laura Whaley

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Guest: Hamm
Date of Stay: 10/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/05/09

(from our Guest Book) " Robin, We loved Cushman Place! What a beautiful home you have, everything was just perfect! We plan on returning in January, hope to stay here again if available. Thanks again, Julie

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Guest: Basinger
Date of Stay: 10/03/09 Review Submitted: 10/02/09

(from our Guest Book) "Even though our stay was short, your accommodation made us feel so right at home. Cozy, and the kitchen is made for cooks. Just wonderful! Everything top notch! After being on the road for several weeks, the bedding and beds were comfortable and perfect for a good nights sleep. Thanks Robin and John for sharing this wonderful home (Mabbett) with us, and enjoyed watching the backyard chickens." -- Pam B. "Ejnoyed the stay - I love your taste in antiques - a beautiful home in a city rich with history." Susan Fields

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Guest: Regal
Date of Stay: 09/23/09 Review Submitted: 09/22/09

(from our Guest Book) " What a wonderful place. Thank you for your warm hospitality and graciousness. Thank you for making Cushman Place feel like my own home. Can you come and decorate my house? I love your style, it's first rate!!" -- Ann Regal

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Guest: Williams
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/03/09

(from our Guest Book) "We had a magical time here. I felt like a princess getting ready for our wedding. I can't wait to show you the pictures! Thank you, Robin, what beautiful memories. xoxoxo." Mr and Mrs (Cara and Brett) Williams

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Guest: Dobbins
Date of Stay: 08/24/09 Review Submitted: 08/23/09

(from our Guest Book) "Thank you for allowing us to share this beautiful home, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Best wishes." --Jen, Ade and Georgia

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Guest: Tarantino
Date of Stay: 08/03/09 Review Submitted: 08/02/09

(from our Guest Book) "What a beautiful house! Such a great location, too We had a wonderful time in Plymouth." Tarantino family

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Guest: Caroli
Date of Stay: 07/25/08 Review Submitted: 07/24/08

"What a lovely place! We will be back someday!" - Dragos, Christina+Lennart

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Guest: Liddell
Date of Stay: 05/23/08 Review Submitted: 05/22/08

" We want to thank you for a wonderful stay at Cushman Place. Coming back to Plymouth and staying here was like coming home. The welcoming lilacs made us realize how much we miss New England flowers! Thank you.

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Guest: Dolan
Date of Stay: 05/04/08 Review Submitted: 05/03/08

"Your Cushman Place was perfect for us as we came for a dear friend's wedding. It was a peaceful and relaxing experience. Why would anyone stay in a hotel when a property such as Cushman Place is available. Thanks so much." Tom and Kate Dolan

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Lindsay Fitzgibbon_HAC118458 (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/31/07

Cushman Place was the PERFECT place to stay as a bride last summer for my wedding. There was plenty of room for everyone to get ready and perfect for pictures. Thank you!

Owner response:The beautiful bride deserved a properly beautiful setting, and we were grateful to be chosen for such an important and memorable event. Thank you!

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Guest: McEttrick
Date of Stay: 09/04/07 Review Submitted: 09/03/07

"Robin and John, We had a fantastic weekend getaway here. All of your properties are beautiful. We definitely plan to return next year, hopefully for a longer stay. It was so much more wonderful than we ever expected. PS. The food around here is spectacular!!" - Shaun and Kelly

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Guest: VanZandt
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

"We found this home very suitable for our week. We loved the style and furniture. We visited the Mayflower II and the Plantation. The whale-watching tours were amazing! We plan to come back in the future, thanks so much!" Jane, Scott, Angelica and Scott 2nd.

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Guest: Goodwin
Date of Stay: 08/15/07 Review Submitted: 08/14/07

"We had a blast here in Plymouth. Went to see the Plantation, the Mayflower, and especially liked Ziggy's Ice Cream on the Sea front. Cushman Place was very comfortable and we liked the way it was very traditional. A million thanks." Helena, Ken, Jenna and Karl.

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Guest: VanPraagh
Date of Stay: 08/13/07 Review Submitted: 08/12/07

(from our Guest Book) "You have provided us with the most exquisite surroundings in your "Luxury Townhouse." It is so well equipped and easy to make our week here one of our fondest vacations. The location is convenient to walk to all we could do in our short week. The town is so beautiful and we ate in delicious restaurants. Thank you for indulging us!" -Judy+Jon

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Guest: Campagna
Date of Stay: 08/13/07 Review Submitted: 08/12/07

"My Gosh, what a fabulous place!! We had a ball! You provided us with everything we couldd have asked for, especially friendliness and wonderful hospitality....Thanks again for a wonderful stay. " -Kathy and Joe Homeowner comment: Katherine, Joe, Judy and John were a delight. They were interesting, fun, friendly, and left Cushman Place absolutely clean and perfect. Wow, what wonderful guests!--Robin J. (owner)

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A wonderful experience

Guest: Katze (East Hampton, New York USA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/28/07

Everything was wonderful! The furnishings were tasteful and comfortable. The location was convenient and close to many restaurants and downtown. Best of all we could bring our lovely old cat that we didn't want to leave home or boarded.

Owner response:Honestly, this was the only time we agreed to a traveling cat, who stayed in the Pompeii Powder Room. It just seemed like the right thing to do for these lovely guests. And please note, this was 5 years ago. So for those with cat-concerns, the place has been meticulously cleaned with Miele vacuums with HEPA filters about 1500 times since then.

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

Guest: Boudreau
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/30/07

(from our Guest Book) "The photographs on the website did not do this place justice! It is even more beautiful in person. We want to come back and stay longer, we will be staying here! Cafe Strega was an excellent meal, we walked through the adorable downtown area, so cute! Thanks for everything!!!" - Lisa

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Guest: Owner's note
Date of Stay: 06/20/07 Review Submitted: 06/19/07

PLEASE NOTE: These guest comments are from oldest to newest, please scroll down to read the most up-to-date comments from our valued guests.

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Guest: R. Huber
Date of Stay: 06/17/07 Review Submitted: 06/16/07

(from our Guest Book) "Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. Everything was wonderful."

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Guest: Cheri Prater (Kirkwood, MO)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/20/07

My husband and I stayed here recently and the experience surpassed our expectations. I felt like a queen in the gourmet kitchen. We were so close to everything in the town, but enjoyed the the lovely and comfortable townhome so much, we stayed in more than we planned to. I don't want to rave too much because we definitely plan to come back and I'm afraid this best kept secret in Plymouth will not be available once word gets out how great it is.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your generous comments, we appreciate these kind comments and would be delighted if you could return! Again, our sincere thanks and best wishes.- R

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Guest: Roxie and daughter Bride
Date of Stay: 05/25/07 Review Submitted: 05/24/07

(from our Guest Book) "The townhouse is beautiful – just exactly what I was hoping for. We're always trying to be helpful, may we suggest a guestbook so that people can leave accolades for Cushman Place Residence, tips about great eating places, and just a way to leave a little about themselves, even if it's just a name..." Roxie(Yes, thank you, Roxie, we now have a guestbook, and hope you will honor us with a return visit soon.)

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