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River front with deep water dock and quick access to Nantucket Sound.

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Private dock with new large deep water float for swimming, boating and fishing
Two Kayaks provided to explore Herring River. See video
Private beach.
Backyard picnic area overlooking lower lot to Herring river beach and dock.
River and Nantucket sound view from upstairs bedroom.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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West Harwich, MA
  • Popular LocationCape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSea Street Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Dennis Beach6 min drive
  • AirportHyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)28 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

My family spent a relaxing week in West Harwich. The house was lovely, and the small private beach was incredible. Our d...
Danielle T.
Sep. 5, 2020

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

River front with deep water dock and quick access to Nantucket Sound.

This well-maintained Cape house, situated along the banks of the beautiful Herring River with easy access to Nantucket Sound, is ideal for those seeking a quintessential Cape Cod vacation. In 2020 we added air conditioning.
The unique private waterfront property, comprised of two lots, has been owned by one Massachusetts family since 1955. It is particularly suited for those who love the outdoors. Enjoy fishing, boating and kayaking from the private beach and dock. Enjoy the 2 kayaks provided or bring your own boat up to 25' and tie up at the dock. Swim in the warm, clean river water. And don't forget your fishing rods and hand nets if you like blue crabs! South of the Lower County Road Bridge, sailors and boaters can have safe harbor and quick access to Nantucket Sound.
The classic Cape sleeps eight, with one bedroom on the first floor and three on the second floor. Its interior features a central living room that opens to a cheerful sun room offering wonderful water views. The fully equipped kitchen looks into a formal dining room.
Outside, it has an expansive yard for playing and picnicking and an outdoor shower. There is ample parking for house residents and their guests—and even space for your boat trailer, if you have one. There is an outdoor fireplace to cook on or sit around in the evening. We also have a gas grill if that is your preference for cooking.
The property is in close proximity to Belmont Beach (0.5 miles), Pleasant Road Beach (0.7 miles) and bike trails, in addition to Harwich Port shopping and dining and Dennisport shopping and kids’ activities like mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cage and go-carts.
The VRBO cancellation policy options are limited. Therefore, we have written our cancellation policy under the ‘house rules’ category. Please review or contact us if you have questions.
You can also see us on We Need a Vacation ID # 30306
We are limiting our rentals this year as the property is for sale. If sold, rentals will be honored.

Property manager

Philip Thomason

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Property grounds
Comfortable Bass River Waterfront Home
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Comfortable Bass River Waterfront Home

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Deposits are refundable up to March 1st prior to your stay. After March 1st, deposits are nonrefundable unless we are are able to rebook your dates.
Appropriate refund for public health safety concerns limiting travel, such as COVID-19 travel or rental restrictions.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

West Harwich

Located in Northwest Harwich, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and West Dennis Beach, while Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Cape Codder Water Park are popular area attractions. Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Bud's Go Karts are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Harwich, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre - 16 min walk
  • Sea Street Beach - 2 min drive
  • West Dennis Beach - 6 min drive
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail - 6 min drive
  • Harwich Port - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sundae School - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Nun Dennis Port - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Clancy's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sand Dollar Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing home on the water
My family spent a relaxing week in West Harwich. The house was lovely, and the small private beach was incredible. Our daughter chased crabs and played in the sand for hours. We are hoping to come back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential Cape Cod Property
Our family had a great time while staying on this property in West Harwich despite COVID-19. The weather was typical Cape; foggy morning clearing by noon. The children were entertained with catching and releasing fiddler crabs and later blues. The walk to Beach was doable for all ages. A very good location with easy acces by foot, bike or car to anything. The property is a a bit dated,(1950s Cape) but works. We ate and played in sunroom. Used the fire pit for somores -yum The owners are easy to work with. We would rent again Thank you RI Family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cape trip
This house was everything our group was hoping for and more. The house was perfectly clean when we arrived, and there were fans in every room. The sun room has a gorgeous view of the river. We spent most of our time on the property either down at the dock or playing frisbee in the yard. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N., North Grafton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape Cod Get a way.
Wonderful location! Great property. The house was perfect for our stay. Loved the sun room. We used the kayaks. Sat at the waters edge for cocktails and sat by the fire one night. Convenient location. Owners were very accommodating and made me feel like they cared about our experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Great vacation
The property exceeded our expectations and was perfect for our extended family return to Cape Cod!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Philip Thomason

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This home is owned by 4 siblings who grew up summering here since 1956. The property has been and continues to be enjoyed by 4 generations of our family. We are proud to bring our house back to the rental market on a limited basis for the first time since the 1960's.

Why they chose this property

On Herring River with easy boating access to Nantucket Sound.
Sunroom offering wonderful water views.
Enclosed outdoor hot water shower.
Ample parking for house residents and their guests.
Many nearby kids’ activities like mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cage and go-carts.

What makes this property unique

Private beach and dock from which you can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and kayaking. New, larger dock float in 2019.
Expansive yard for playing and picnicking or simply relax and enjoy the view while the kids swim.
2 kayaks provided to explore Herring River. See the video
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