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Quintessential waterfront cottage with screened porch - steps to Waquoit Bay

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Living area
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 62180 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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East Falmouth, MA
  • Place, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Falmouth Heights Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Shining Sea Bikeway
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quintessential waterfront cottage with screened porch - steps to Waquoit Bay

Waquoit Bay Bungalow

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Feel the ocean breeze from this rustic beach home built in 1935. With Falmouth's sweeping beaches and shops a short drive away and warm Waquoit Bay only steps down your own private beach path, this downhome cottage may be one of the Cape's best kept secrets. It's only a short drive to surf and sun at South Cape Beach, and both Old Silver and Wood Neck Beach are within 7 miles of home.

Spacious and roomy, you and your guests can stretch out in the sun-dappled living room, the screened-in porch and even in the updated, oversized kitchen. Waquoit Bay's mild waters and tidal flats make for a family-friendly location, and a private path beckons barefoot walks down to the water.

The traditional-style living room is classic New England. In it, find a 27” TV, huge wraparound windows with views of the bay and cozy seating for guests. There's plenty of room for more than one cook in the kitchen, which is decked out with granite counters and everything you need to prepare beach picnics, fancy meals, and midnight snacks. The breezy screened-in porch has another dining area and comfortable furniture. A series of Adirondack chairs in the yard overlooks shining Waquoit Bay.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by our good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The fireplace is not operational.
Home doesn't have A/C
Please refrain from using any open flames.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0084210960

About the neighborhood

East Falmouth

Located in East Falmouth, this vacation home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Cod Beaches and Inkwell Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Woods Hole Ferry Terminal. Cape Cod Children's Museum and Mashpee River Reservation are also worth visiting.
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East Falmouth, MA

What's nearby

  • Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Shining Sea Bikeway - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Surf Drive Beach - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Hyannis Harbor - 34 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portuguese - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Great Wall Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential waterfront cottage with screened porch - steps to Waquoit Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quintessential waterfront cottage with screened porch - steps to Waquoit Bay?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quintessential waterfront cottage with screened porch - steps to Waquoit Bay on Aug 4, 2026 start from $543, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential waterfront cottage with screened porch - steps to Waquoit Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential waterfront cottage with screened porch - steps to Waquoit Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential waterfront cottage with screened porch - steps to Waquoit Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Cape Cod Beaches. Old Indian Meetinghouse and Cape Cod Children's Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and love the house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying here. Peaceful property and a great time relaxing. Will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay here. Great beach for our little guy's first Cape experience. Very relaxing property.We booked again before we even left.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Linda P.

Quaint cottage with beautiful view

The view was beautiful, the living room windows were great for the view and cool breezes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We totally enjoyed our stay at Waquoit Bay Bungalow. The bungalow was charming, comfortable, and vintage, filled with the style and warmth of a nearly 100-year-old Cape family retreat. The facilities were modern and convenient, allowing us to do as much as we wanted for food prep and relaxing. Unfortunately the pilot on the boiler hadn't been relit after a propane delivery, so we had no hot water the first night, but Vacasa was very responsive after I called the next morning, sending someone out within an hour or 2 to remedy the situation. The rest of our stay there was trouble free and smooth sailing. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marylyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The place was beautiful, the outdoor setting was stunning. We had a few issues that were NOT corrected in a timely manner.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Historic Jewel!

The architecture, the location on the estuary, and the view are outstanding! It is very private, but conveniently close to many Cape Cod attractions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Really quiet like the cape was years ago. I'd absolutely stay in this place again. Kitchen was great, a bit rustic again cape of my youth . Super pleasant stay and tons to do for all ages
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Waquoit Bay Bungalow

We loved the high ceilings in the living room with view, screened in porch, and private location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Vintage charm

Lovely property on marsh and quiet bay. Short walk down a tree-lined path to the private marsh and bay. Enjoyed time on the screened in porch when not taking in the view through large living room windows. Lots of older books to explore instead of TV, although one small TV available if desired. Timely communication from host.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lisbeth B.

Fall Getaway

The location with the water in sight and quiet. The screened porch was a delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early Season Get Away

The place was amazing and we can't wait to return. Very beautiful inside and out. Wonderful kitchen for folks who love to cook. It was so quiet and the view was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

Wonderful Week on Cape Cod!

We really loved the cottage and property. It was very quiet with a beautiful view. It was fun to take the path through to woods to the beach and enjoy the salt air and wonderful birds. The location was great to go to Falmouth or Mashpee Commons for needed items. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Falmouth house with a view

Beautiful house with incredible back porch with view on Bay. Loved the peaceful backyard surrounded by nature. Lots of windows and natural light. Kitchen is modern and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andrew E.

August 2024

We loved the house. It was clean and well equipped. The location was perfect for us, great views of waquoit bay, great for kayaking and very close to beaches. Loved it !!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

SUSAN S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
the property is unique with great views and great space, but it has not been maintained. The house was basically clean, although some of the floors felt gritty. Our biggest complaint was that the furniture ( living room and porch) was dirty, as was the shower curtain,bathroom curtain and many screens broken on the porch. Your onsite staff needs to go there and do a punch list. I sent photos to VASCASA. I can email them to you if you provide an email address.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

MIKE M.

Stay at Waquuoit Bay Bungalow

The location and view of the bay from this home is beautiful! We loved sitting outside and enjoying the sunsets. The home is definitely on the older side and the no A/C can be tough some days/nights. We loved having access to the kayaks and like I said before, the view made up for the No A/C. Enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Wendy M.

Beautiful location

This home is in a beautiful location and has updates appliances and bathrooms. It is tired. The furniture is lived in and the home feeling is rustic and lived in. If you are after the beachfront/waterfront location and don’t need space to hang out comfortably this is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Bungalow- with some issues

Great Location/View Very Clean Living Space. Well Stocked-sample size soap,shampoo,bath+beach towels,tons of books.Nothing missing. Screened-in porch is wonderful. Management company available 24/7,but u r in touch only with corporate call center.Very nice+attentive,but there is only so much they can do and often they didnt have accurate info for this property. They wont put u in direct contyact with local maintenance staff. Issues we had - No A/C. Electric fans are not enough to cool off main living space. That can be uncomfortable. Solution-spend more time on the porch which has a wonderful breeze. However, porch has only one outlet. After dark, sitting on the porch with 1 lamp was ok, not great. Tough to read under that light. it would be gr8 to add some outlets to the porch -especially since u r not permitted to have open flames (fire pit) here. BIGGEST ISSUE - CLEANLINESS Living space+bedrooms were SPOTLESS!!! :) Windows+screens could use a good cleaning. Laundry area was totally unappealing. Washing machine was dirty. Top of the dryer is all rusted. No place to place clothing while loading/unloading. BUT THE WORST WAS THE OUTSIDE TRASH!!!! The trash/recycle bins r next to the main entry. Upon arrival, they were full of trash, covered in flies and smelled disgusting. Manager cleaned it up the following day, but even after we put one garbage bag in, the flies returned. This made a mostly pleasant trip unpleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ye olde Cape Cod

Cool older home with lots of charm. Very quiet and private area. Beautiful views of Waquoit bay. My family wants to come back to this property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Wonderful Traditional Cape Cod Bungalow

I stayed in this home with a few friends for the Falmouth Mayflower Wind Marathon Weekend. We all enjoyed the space, the location, and the old Cape Cod vibe of this great cottage. The large kitchen was well appointed, and the view was peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Perfect House for our Trip!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was very clean and roomy. The location was perfect! The view of the water was awesome! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Grace M.

Quiet Home on bay

Loved the view and outside area. House was super charming. Perfect girl getaway location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

When booking with VRBO, then receiving correspondence and directions from Vacasa, it gets confusing.

Good overall, but would be nice to be ablw to get a local person to ask questions vs. somwbody who works at a HQ.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

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