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Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach

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Relaxing by the river
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Master bedroom -- runs the entire length of house

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Dennis Port, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Haigis Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Street Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪131 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Teal bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Exterior

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach

Enjoy cool summer breezes, magnificent sunsets and gentle morning light in this year-round waterfront home with all amenities. Located at the end of a country road on a shallow meandering river/estuary. Fish, kayak or wade from yard. Walk to beach. Upstairs master bedroom with king bed and sitting area with picture windows overlooking water, full bath, washer/dryer, and deck. Downstairs fully equipped kitchen, dining and living room, and two bedrooms with 2 twins each. Dine on deck and watch the waterlife go by. Beach toys and indoor board games supplied. Great place for young kids, teens and multi-generation retreats. Or for your own getaway. Near beaches, bike trails, mini golf, golf, great ice cream, antique stores, restaurants, theater and cinemas.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No smoking allowed in the house or on the property

No open flames. No fire pits of any type allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C1954917502
Property # 123715
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dennis Port

Located in Dennis Port, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hyannis Harbor and Ocean Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. West Dennis Beach and Cultural Center of Cape Cod are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Dennis Port, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Haigis Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sea Street Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bass River Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hyannis Harbor - 20 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's 28 Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kream 'n Kone - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Terry Brennan's Central Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woolfie's Bake - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Waterfront Retreat - kayak/walk/bike to beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Haigis Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Swan Pond River and Sea Street Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular location, comfortable beds, cozy cape home with all amenities you could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BJ R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Beautiful location. Convenient to so many wonderful cape shops and restaurants. View of the swan river is gorgeous and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area with plenty of good restaurants and close in proximity to other parts of the cape. Communication with Sue was 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Fantastic location

Perfect house in perfect location. Great home base for kayaking, biking, going to the beach, or just sitting and watching the river and all the birds. It's actually as pretty as the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2024
Thanks so much Cathy.... Your review brought great smiles, particularly the line "pretty as the pictures..." I try hard to make the place work... so glad it did!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tegan F.

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

Awesome

It was perfect and nice and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for almost a week and had an excellent time. The house was quite clean and laid out in a way that made trips to the beach, kayaking, and trips around the Cape very easy. The host was quite communicative and was very quick to handle the couple of small issues that we had (even the self inflicted ones). Overall would certainly recommend this property and the host to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jen S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful location… owner is not reasonable

The property is in an amazing location. Beautiful view. We checked out on 7/7.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Given that all previous reviews state how receptive I am to the needs of travelers, I am puzzled by this statement. I am sorry you felt that way and will reach out to you off list.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great location and facilities for an enjoyable stay

Characterful Cape Cod cottage with open aspect and views over Swan River at the back. Superb upstairs bedroom with large window aspect to gain full sense of riverside living. A very quiet area, undisturbed during our stay. Useful, central location on the Cape to get to all destinations. We had a very enjoyable stay indeed. Geoff.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks for the review and your explanation. For the non-UK folk, in his own words here's why it got the star rating it did: "Our stay was very satisfactory indeed and you were helpful with everything you did, including allowing us to stay a little longer on our exit day. It is just habit (or a UK thing!!) that one tends not to provide the maximum star rating because it leaves no where to go in terms of absolute performance. Not sure if this would be understood by others."
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely place to stay. Very picturesque. But only one adult bed and bed in master bedroom poor quality. Ended up sleeping on floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you Ed for your assessment of the bed. Given I have never received that comment or feedback before, I will check it out when I am next there. I trust you did use the spare mattress that is in the upstairs closet rather than sleeping on the floor. And speaking for myself, but I do believe for all homeowners -- we try to make the stay as best as possible for our guests. When some has this kind of issue -- please notify the host during the stay (as I repeatedly ask my guests to do) rather than say something negative in a review. Again, speaking personally, I try my best to resolve issues that I can. I trust others do as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Beautiful home.

We loved staying at this property. Sue was very communicative and the home was well stocked and clean. The rooms are spacious, the master has an amazing view of the River. We loved sitting outside by the river!! I would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks Lynn! So glad you all were able to enjoy it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha T.

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

Would happily return!

I stayed here with a couple of friends in mid-May. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The location was perfect for the day-trips and bike rides we did around the Cape. We loved the quiet neighborhood, and the wonderful luxury of starting and ending each day beside the river. It was a wonderfully relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you… So glad you had a great time with friends. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

The Cape House

5 women from NY. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend despite the weather. The accommodations were just as pictured and our host, Sue Dorfman was very easy to deal with. Would love to go back!♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Riverbank hideaway

Wonderful views, great location for kayaking, fishing, or if you time the tides you can just float out and back. Lots of wildlife. Neighbors were nice. House was well equipped and comfortable. Nice mid-cape location with lots of golf courses to pick from if so inclined. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Awesome location

Cozy New England salt box house on the Swan River. The owner was quick to respond and available for questions before and during stay. Home is located in a quiet neighborhood that is close to beaches, shops, restaurants, and activities. The river behind house is perfect for fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. House is ready to go and is comfortable for a family. We will be back to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Lovely stay

Peaceful, comfortable, convenient home. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with back yard river frontage where I had my coffee while watching shore birds in the marsh. Also very convenient to ice cream, morning muffins, grocery. About 15-minute walk to the nearest beach. Sue was so easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Clean and simple with a beautiful river view!

The waterfront on the property is small but sufficient. My 10 yr old son loved catching crabs and we enjoyed having use of the kayaks. Sue's home is clean and had everything we needed. She was immediately responsive to the one question we had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Location, location, location

As you can tell by the title I loved the location! So peaceful, anytime of day, and the best seat was out in the Adirondacks facing the Swan river! Kitchen had everything you needed and if you're lucky enough to get the master bedroom you may not want to leave! Owner answered any questions quickly and was very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa D.

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

Perfect little house!

We had the best time! House was absolutely adorable, Sue was communicative & thorough with great suggestions for our stay. Views from second story bedroom are amazing!! Loved being riverfront!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie F.

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

Beautiful location!

Lovely yard on a bend in Swan River. View to river out the dining room window. 💗 That was perfect on our cooler days in early- mid May. The owner was great to be in contact with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We spent a wonderful week here and were very happy with the house! The view from the upstairs bedroom can't be beat. Loved that we were able to bring our kayaks along and have plenty to explore right from the backyard. Great location near the beach as well as restaurants. Kitchen was fully equipped with anything you could need allowing us to cook a few dinners there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

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

Fantastic - sweet and peaceful

We had a wonderful stay. The layout of the house is perfect, with great views of the water and wildlife. The river is excellent for kayaking - right from the backyard!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

A lovely classic Cape home in a fantastic location.

The house was roomy, clean. very well appointed, and beautifully decorated. The back yard is a real gem with it's river access, views, and comfortable furnishings. Nice quite neighborhood. The homeowner was very communicative and accessible.. Overall, met all my expectations , and show exactly as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EUGENE H.

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

week at the cape

The location was perfect for going in any direction. It was very quiet and peaceful. The property was very clean and tidy.I would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Great rental for all ages

My family and I just returned from a week at this property. The location was great and the house had everything we needed. My family, including grandparents and teenagers, all had a great time. My teenage sons really enjoyed going out on the river in the kayaks right from the yard. Also, we were very close to a paddle board/kayak/peddle boat rental shop which we also took advantage of to try out paddle boarding. Rental is close to many good restaurants and beaches as well. House was fully stocked with anything you might need down to body wash and shampoo! My family and I look forward to renting again next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M. O.

A nice visit

The home is in a quiet, peaceful location overlooking a marsh offering for a relaxed atmosphere. The house is well maintained, very clean and has most of the everyday supplies adequately stocked. Parking is on the property and off street and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
SO glad you had a great stay!

About the host

Hosted by Sue Dorfman

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Why they chose this property

I bought this as a place where I could drop a kayak into the water and paddle to the ocean. I also bought it to watch changing skies and sunsets and spend time with family and friends. So far, it's lived up to my dreams.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, peaceful, near beaches and bike trails and great ice cream.
Mid-Cape so easy to go any direction on the Cape, easy access to Boston and Providence,RI.

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