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Idyllic Getaway for 2-Historic Rte.6A, Barnstable-4 minutes to beach

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A garden pathway leading to a small white house with a dark roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A house with a porch, a hanging flower basket, and a bird feeder.
A sailboat with a flag, docked at a marina with other boats and houses in the background.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a glass.
A room with a chalkboard listing destinations and activities, a television, wicker chairs, a dining table with a vase of sunflowers, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Barnstable, MA
  • Place, West Parish of Barnstable Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandy Neck Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hyannis Harbor
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

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About the area

West Barnstable

Located in West Barnstable, this cottage is by the sea. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. Summer House Natural Soaps and Cape Codder Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Barnstable, MA

What's nearby

  • West Parish of Barnstable Church - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sandy Neck Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hyannis Harbor - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Mayflower Beach - 28 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 17 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Deck - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Getaway for 2-Historic Rte.6A, Barnstable-4 minutes to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idyllic Getaway for 2-Historic Rte.6A, Barnstable-4 minutes to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Getaway for 2-Historic Rte.6A, Barnstable-4 minutes to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Getaway for 2-Historic Rte.6A, Barnstable-4 minutes to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Getaway for 2-Historic Rte.6A, Barnstable-4 minutes to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Cape Cod Beaches and within 6 miles (10 km) of East Sandwich Beach and Scorton Neck Beach. Summer House Natural Soaps and Cape Codder Water Park 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. 35 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and fabulous little cottage. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Appletree Cottage! It was actually bigger in person than the pictures seemed to show online, so that was a great surprise! There were so many thoughtful touches on the property and the host was very kind! We loved the outdoor spaces as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another week in paradise

This is our second time at this beautiful cottage. Again, not disappointed. The cottage is lovely, made for two with privacy and a charming interior (with surprises of snacks and information) and outdoor space, all done in total Cape style. Susan is a great host. The location is within minutes of beaches, bike trails, restaurants, attractions and shops. We love this place and recommend it highly to enjoy, explore the Cape. Thank you for such a perfect setting! See you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2021
Carole and Joseph were wonderful guests. It was so nice to have them return for a second visit and were so glad they enjoyed their stay. We would very much welcome them again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage with beautiful garden
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage and landscaping were beautifully maintained and we could not have asked for a more thoughtful and friendly host. Susan thought of everything from lists of her favorite restaurants and activities to all the amenities of home including everything needed to go to the beach. We definitely would recommend the cottage and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love at first sight!

Oh my, I really don’t want to tell the truth in this review as we want this as our very own special spot in the Cape, and we don’t want to share! That said we must be fair to the wonderful couple who own this sweet little Cottage on the Cape, as they deserve nothing but the best. Simply stated you are unlikely to find something nicer on the Cape at this sensible price point that feels so authentically Cape Cod. Yes it is small, but it feels grand, with lots of room for a couple or a small family and every touch feels just right. So much wonderful stuffed into a small space with a private back patio overlooking the woodland to BBQ and relax on after a day at the beach. You will without a doubt love your stay, but please don’t book this property as we want it for ourselves… only kidding folks, don’t let this one get away, book today!! A very Special thanks to Susan & Ned for the special treats and the wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ideal Cape Cod Cottage

Apple Tree Cottage in West Barnstable is the ideal place for two adults to stay when you want to explore all of the amazing sites anywhere on TheCape. Susan is a delightful host and has everything prepared - plus treats - in true Cape Cod style for her guest. We are so happy we decided to stay at this amazing little cottage! It is perfectly situated in the mid-Cape area making it the ideal starting point to anywhere on the Cape and Historic Route 1a (which is a must travel route). The cottage is just perfect! No detail has been missed, and the owner, Susan has not missed any detail to make your stay enjoyable. It is peaceful and quiet, there is a wonderful back patio where you can sit and enjoy bird watching with your morning coffee. We will definitely save this VRBO listing for our future trips to The Cape! Thank you Susan for providing such a lovely cottage on The Cape to rest and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West Barnstable Cottage

It is a very nice cottage that is exactly as described. Very quiet and private. The location is great for traveling around Cape Cod. Susan is a very welcoming hostess, who is happy to provide information for the area, such as where to dine, beaches, towns, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base camp for Cape exploration

Perfect for one or two people. Gracious hosts and peaceful site. Bedroom upstairs has steep steps up--fine for me but worth noting. Good restaurants nearby!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage

The cottage was clean, quiet, and comfortable my whole time there. Exactly what I was looking for. Host very generously leaves wine, coffee, and other beverages and snacks. Plenty of markets & restaurants near and far. Would go again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

This cottage is like something out of a story book abd Susan was such an amazing host! She thought of every little detail. My mom and I look back at our week long stay in Barnstable as one of the highlights of our year. Even though we had inclement weather, we still enjoyed thrift shopping, finding treasures at the flea market in Sandwich, walking through the charming towns all along the Cape, a history/ghost tour, great seafood and a fire on the beach. Thank you, Susan, for being part of our memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy, comfortable cottage.

Really lovely, clean and comfortably furnished. The cottage is set against the back of the property amid trees. I loved the privacy, quiet and seclusion of Susan’s cottage. Gracious host. Great place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage, great location

Everything about this cottage—including the owners—is completely charming. It is well equipped and packed with information about restaurants, ferries, buying fresh eggs—much too much to list. The icing on the cake was the hoot of the great horned owl at bedtime.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

Susan was a wonderful host. The cottage was so charming & spotless. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our little cottage

The cottage was just as described. I had no problem communicating with the owner who was very hospitable. Beach towels, beach umbrella and other beach items were made available. There were bicycles and outdoor grill and table. We had a wonderful time thank you Susan for allowing us to use your cottage for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Cottage!

Susan’s cottage is the perfect getaway. She was an ideal host while also providing complete privacy. The location is fantastic for all the area offers. The cottage is really sweet, well cared for and comfortable. The back patio was idealic and the kitchen had everything we needed for relaxing evenings after long days out. For two busy parents, this was a great place to recharge and have fun without the kids. We would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage

We had a great time at the Cottage. It was adorable and well clean. We will be going back (unless we buy a place there first)! Susan was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Cottage!

We are so happy we decided to stay at this amazing little cottage! It is perfectly situated just minutes from Hyannis, Several Beach Location, and Historic Route 1a (which is a must travel route). The cottage is just perfect! No detail has been missed, and the owner, Susan is just delightful. It is peaceful and quiet, there is a wonderful back patio where you can sit and enjoy bird watching with your morning coffee. We will definitely save this VRBO listing for our future trips to The Cape!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Cape Cod experience

My husband and I spent a week in Susan’s cottage and loved every minute of it! The cottage is located in a great spot on the Cape - its off beautiful 6A, as well as a quick drive to Sandy Neck beach (we enjoyed watching the sunrise there a few mornings), and in a central location making it easy to get to other towns on the Cape. The cottage itself was stocked with all the necessities and was charming both inside and out. We were very cozy and comfortable. Thank you Susan for such a wonderful spot and great recommendations - we hope to return in the future! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

When my wife and I arrived the first thing we noticed was how clean well decorated the cottage was.

We had a wonderful time staying in West Barnstable. The location was perfect to explore the whole Cape. The cottage was well appointed with a obvious attention to detail. We enjoyed sunsets on the beach and great dinners out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage for a Cape Cod visit!

The cottage is perfect for a single or couple with a quiet location, tucked at the back of the host's property, in a wooded surrounding. Being right on charming and scenic highway 6A, the location provides easy access to everything there is to do on the Cape. The cottage has complete Cape Cod charm and is perfectly appointed with all the essentials. The staircase up to the very comfortable bedroom is a bit steep and tight, but easy to navigate -- just take your time! :) Susan was a wonderful host with great suggestions for restaurants and things to do. When we return, (...and we WILL return!!!), we will definitely stay at the cottage again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay in the cottage! You were wonderful guests and we would love to have you return for another stay!
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10/10 Excellent

A charming little cottage

The cottage is really nice, clean, comfortable and well equipped. It is well situated and very quiet. It is perfect place for a couple. Susan is a sympatic and charming host. Susan est une personne accueillante, sympatique et charmante. We had a wonderfull stay and we hope to return soon.
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful home away from home

This lovely little cottage was our home for 2 weeks, last September. A perfect cozy nook for 2, just a few minutes from Sandwich, Barnstable and Hyannis. From this spot we visit all of Cape Cod, picnicking on the beaches, visits the towns and markets, before stopping at a great grocery store in Barnstable to pick up a dinner to be prepared ont he BBQ and enjoyed on the terrasse. Susan, our host, was welcoming and caring, steering us to the best sites. We highly recommend this cottage. Mike and Anne
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Bonjour Michel et Anne, Merci beaucoup for the very nice review on HomeAway! I (and Keeva!) so much enjoyed having you stay in the cottage. We look forward to your return any time! Take care, Susan
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely little house in a pretty location

We really enjoyed our 4 night stay in this gorgeous little house. Susan made the booking, arrival and departure very easy. The house is well equipped and comfortable. We loved sitting on the patio having our breakfast and listening to the birds. We went on a great whale watching trip from Barnstable and caught the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. Also had some good meals in Hyannis (Black Cat Tavern), a Mexican in Falmouth and an Italian close by in Sandwich. Cape Cod is a beautiful area and we would love to return.
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