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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake with boats.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A house with a dock, kayaks, and a small boat.
A deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a flag.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cotuit, MA
  • Place, Loop Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ropes Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mashpee Commons
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 (attached bath)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (end of hall)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 (teens room)

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

First Floor Master

1 King Bed

Sleeping Alcove

2 Single Futons

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Pool House & Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Cotuit

Located in Cotuit, this holiday home is on the beach. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Inkwell Beach. Mashpee River Reservation and Cotuit Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling 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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Cotuit, MA

What's nearby

  • Loop Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cotuit Federated Church - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ropes Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cotuit Center for the Arts - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Mashpee Commons - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor & Anchor - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lanes Bowl & Bistro - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does waterfront-pool-large groups and families-kayaks & bikes-beach pass have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is waterfront-pool-large groups and families-kayaks & bikes-beach pass pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at waterfront-pool-large groups and families-kayaks & bikes-beach pass?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at waterfront-pool-large groups and families-kayaks & bikes-beach pass?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at waterfront-pool-large groups and families-kayaks & bikes-beach pass?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is waterfront-pool-large groups and families-kayaks & bikes-beach pass located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cotuit holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cape Cod Beaches, Loop Beach and Ropes Beach. Mashpee Commons and Mashpee River Reservation are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Family Vacation Ever!

Beautiful view, total privacy, amazing house....very family friendly. The host was the best, always got back to us immediately and supplied the house with everything we could possibly need. All ready booked for next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this house - right on the water with great views, kayaking, and an adorable downtown, close to everything. Our hosts shared all kinds of ideas for things to do and were super prompt to any question. The house is very clean, nicely decorated, and has several rooms for a large group to gather together. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views from this beautiful home were spectacular. We especially loved sitting outside on the deck when it was feeding time for the herons and osprey. So lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location for a family stay

The pool was definitely a highlight - with a beautiful water view! You can even go kayak to fully enjoy. House is large, well furnished, and has everything for a fun family vacation (games, tv / game room, lots of space for everyone). Owner is very responsive. Close to many nice hikes and Cape Cod highlights (beach, Falmouth/Woods Hole, etc)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
We are so glad that you and your family had a great vacation at ShoestringBayHouse. We hope that you will consider us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to get to Falmouth or Hyannis. Beautiful water views from inside the house, or by back patio/pool. Very large great room on main level for hanging out when you wanted some AC for a bit - but we spent most of our time outside, and took advantage of provided kayaks and bikes. Owner Paul was always very quick to respond, and he provided helpful information, making it easy to enjoy our week. We would return again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Spacious & Comfortable

We absolutely enjoyed staying at this property. Something for everyone, with bay views, water activities, outdoor pool and games. House was clean & tastefully furnished, and everything worked perfectly! The process to book and prepare for our stay was made seamless and smooth by the property owner, with timely and thoughtful communications. Highly recommend for a beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic House

This house has everything! View, pool, spacious well-maintained clean accommodations. All the amenities you could want in a vacation stay. This house had lovely spaces to sit and enjoy the view. We loved how spaced out the bedrooms are in this house. What made it even better was how well-prepared the house was with instructions to answer all our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless and well furnished property. Host was super responsive. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great communication

Great communication from owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful view, needs a little updating

The house was clean, the views are stunningly beautiful, and the host is very engaged and responsive. The house is in need of a little updating here and there, though. It was still a great stay, but for top dollar I would expect some updated bathrooms, better seating area and TV in the main room, and a newer carpet in the parlor room. Perhaps it’s nitpicking but as I compare other rentals at this price point this was not as new, or refreshed. All that said we had a fantastic week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in our family home. We are constantly trying to update and improve our home. This next year we will be adding 165 feet of seawall and updating the lower TV room and bunk bedroom. We hope that this will improve the guest experience !
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Bay views

We enjoyed our 2 week stay at this comfortable and spacious house. The kids loved the large pool! There was plenty of outdoor space for hanging out by the pool, including a shaded patio and corn hole for the kids. We loved the view of the bay, including sunsets over the water, plus swans, herons and osprey. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
We are so glad to hear that your family enjoyed their stay at ShoestringBayHouse. We hope that you will consider our house in the future when your travels bring you back to Cotuit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

House was great and it has a beautiful view.

The house actually feels much larger than the pictures show. There is a lot of open space on the main floor. I would highly recommend this house for renting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and very clean. Big enough to accommodate a family and good for young children.

We enjoyed our first vacation away with our 8 month old twins. Grandparents came along to help and there was plenty of space to spread out while still feeling cozy. House extremely clean and tidy. The two kitchens were handy & bedrooms on 2 floors was nice to have. Parents had a chance to escape to pool & kayak while grandparents watched the kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to vacation with friends and family!

Don't hesitate to reserve this wonderful home in Cotuit. We loved everything about the house and the quiet neighborhood. The open layout of dining/living/sunroom areas was great. Plenty of room to gather together for dinner/breakfast ... or separate from each other to read or compute. Our group was 7 retired adults but we could see what a great house it would be with children. Two of us enjoyed the kayaks on a beautiful September morning while others went off on a whale watch. We loved relaxing with cocktails on the upper deck and one evening a heron was fishing right on the little beach below the deck. One night we had a lobster dinner on the lower deck (near pool). Ordered cooked lobsters from Stop&Shop (much easier than cooking ourselves). Two other Cape friends joined us that night for dinner. We all enjoyed early morning and evening walks in the surrounding neighborhood. Do stop by the charming Cotuit General Store ... they have good food for take out. Our only dinner out was at the Kettle Ho which is not far from the house. Lots of locals there - food was good. Paul, the owner, was great. He's very organized and clearly he & his family take very good care of their beautiful home. It was very comfortable and very clean! We would definitely recommend this property to family & friends!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous memory making Labor Day wknd

Thank you!! Our blended-extended family, friends and dogs enjoyed every fun beautiful moment at your gorgeous home! We all loved the house, pool, neighborhood and being right on the water! We also had the best weather to top it off!! 😎 Everything about this home and property added to a perfect wknd together!! Thank you for being so accommodating to our group! We were so comfortable and felt at home immediately! The only negative was leaving 😰 Highlights were kayaking to the spit, volleyball in the pool, corn hole on your front lawn and a delicious lobster boil 😎 We appreciated the way your specious and beautiful home is wired up for music, TV etc and the air conditioning kept us comfortable on the hot muggy days!! We hope to return next year!! 💞 Thank you again so much!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All-inclusive Get-a-way

A resort-like setting with a home-like feel. Very clean, spacious, comfortable accommodations for 3 generations of family. Lots of thoughtful amenities giving you no reason to get in the car! Walking, biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing - all accessible from a picturesque setting. The only downside was having to leave! Paul is a very accommodating, responsive property owner with genuine concern for his guests.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

magical!

My husband and our toddler daughter and two sets of grandparents stayed at the Shoestring Bay house this past week and had an absolutely wonderful time. The house is incredibly well equipped for a rental (everything you could need in the kitchen, kayaks, a paddle board, phone chargers, two grills, Roku-equipped televisions, games, you name it...). We were among the first guests to enjoy the new renovations, and the home was bright, open and clean with stunning views of the bay. Sunsets here were magical. We had a great time wading in the shallow beach and watching the crabs in the sand. The beach was great for launching boats and exploring nature, but if you're looking for the more iconic Cape Cod beaches and dunes, those are a short drive away. Paul was great to deal with and very responsive on email to questions leading up to the trip and while we were at the home. This house was perfect for our family gathering and I would recommend it highly.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fishing trip

Rented this home in May with several friends for our annual fishing trip to Popponesset beach area. Home was amazing! There was more than enough room to accommodate 9 people and all our gear (including 18ft fishing boat). The decks and pool area made it a great gathering place for the group after our golf and fishing activities throughout the day. The decor was vintage Cape Cod and had a welcoming and cozy feel. Owner Paul Thompson was courteous, informative and easily accessible when needed (enjoyed our conversations Paul). I would highly recommend this home and will be renting it again and again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house, great location

We spent 2 great weeks here at the end of August. 2 young boys loved the pool and the cycle-friendly neighbourhood. Parents also enjoyed the calm location and the view of the bay from the outdoor decks. House is well-equipped with electronics, close to beaches and stores. Owner was very quick to respond to a couple of minor questions that came up. In a word, everything we wanted and already making plans to go back! Thanks. DA
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great, quiet home, Awesome owner, Amazing pool...

We just returned from a relaxing, fantastic vacation at the Shoestring Bay House and can't say enough about the house, the location, the pool, and the wonderful owner of the residence. There were 8 of us, including 2 teenagers who had so much fun in the gigantic pool that we couldn't get them out long enough to go sightseeing! The pool, the bright sunroom and deck overlooking the cove were just a few of the highlights, but there were so many other great features about the house, it's hard to pick just a few! The catamaran was a huge hit with one of the family members, and the nature trail nearby was enjoyed by several other family members. There was something for everyone on this vacation. We would definitely recommend the house to others as well as stay there again, without hesitation, in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

In one sentence: Best vacation rental to date! The property is amazing, everything as described. The house is super clean, huge and well kept. The pool was amazing, easy waterfront access for kayaking and a beach within 5 minutes drive or 10 minutes bike. This house has everything you need for a perfect family get together and good times. Highly recommended and we will definitely return again. Thanks Paul for the opportunity to be hosts at your amazing cottage
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, quiet, wonderful

My family is renting this house for the third year. We absolutely love it. The location is perfect for us: scenic and quiet. The house is immaculate and spacious, with an open layout and comfortable, fashionable furnishings. The sun porch is our favorite place. It is terrific for reading, one of our favorite things to do. The deck has a view of the bay, and it is delightful to eat there. ***** Paul is a wonderful landlord, always ready to help in any way he can. ***** We are not sports people, but there are plenty of opportunities for anyone who is. They begin with the onground pool that is on the property. ***** We would strongly recommend this property to our family and friends. Choosing to come here would be a very good decision. You won't be disappointed. ***** Sandy, Cheshire, CT
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Get Away Vacation

This was our first time staying in Cotuit and at this rental. The house is very large and private. We were very impressed with the cleanlinest of the home and all of it's amenities. The pool and deck were the best! The owner was very helpful. We would recommend this rental to families that want to get away and enjoy a happy and peaceful vacation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A great vacation

A great location for a family vacation. Our son and his friends had a wonderful time in the pool and exploring the shoreline. My wife and I enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and views of the bay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The "house information" books were very helpful. The Town of Barnstable beach pass was a nice touch and saved us a lot of money.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cotuit vacation house

Plain and simple, we just had a great time at this house in Cotuit ! We loved it and so did our girls. Thanks.
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