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The Dog Friendly Neighborhood that Time Forgot.

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Relax and Unwind - You have arrived at the Hibiscus House Backyard,
Welcome to Hibiscus House -Cape Cod-late June,
Living room seats 4 gets afternoon sun, Roku TV, Basic Cable, Fast WiFi
Morning Sun in the well equipped kitchen.
Living room-2 recliners. Movies in Dresser

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cape Cod Beaches
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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West Yarmouth, MA
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Inflatable Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪121 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Dog Friendly Neighborhood that Time Forgot.

Great Neighborhood! Please read description after these important *bullet points.*

*A signed rental agreement and copy of your license photo id is required to finalize your reservation. A pdf sample copy of our agreement is on this listing.
*Walk to the Beach Summer Rental* 4/10th of a mile to Colonial Acres Beach
*265 feet from Route 28, Convenient to Everything *No water views-half mile from beach.
*Small House & Bathroom-Please see pictures
*Sleeps 4. Pet Friendly-Dog is welcome We are dog friendly if you have allergies be aware.
*Nice Backyard, Outdoor Shower, BBQ with Propane Tank + Spare.
* High Speed Internet * Well equipped, books, movies, all kitchen items, spices, soaps, trash bags, paper goods.
*Window AC units starting usually in June* A short walk to Fabulous Colonial Acres Beach
*Comprehensive guest guide.*

Revisit the Cape Cod of Your Memories.

The Neighborhood: Colonial Acres at Lewis Bay is a Gem in the Town of Yarmouth. We fell in love with this neighborhood over 30 years ago. To this day it remains one of the happiest places on Cape Cod. It features quaint architecture, with tree-lined sidewalks most of the way to the beach. We love it for the friendly atmosphere where residents smile, wave, and greet each other by name. The visitors, and great neighbors make this a special place.

There is limited free parking at the beach at the end of Standish Way where a short bridge to the beach, gives it an Island Vibe. The kids love to catch blue crabs from the deck. Once on the beach on the right there is a small marina with boat slips, a boat channel and rock jetty where all enjoy fishing.

Relax in one of our beach chairs. Watch Ferries coming and going to the islands, Kayakers, Windsurfers, Sailors, Power boats, Water Skiers, and paddle boards. Never boring, there is always someone or something to watch. The beach is 1000 feet long. Your spot is waiting for you.

Exact Location: 12 Standish Way West Yarmouth.*Close to Bagels and Beyond and many restaurants, breakfast places, stores, attractions.* 1.5 miles from Hyannis and the Ferries to the Islands plus restaurants, stores and attractions.*Dozens of beaches within a 3 mile radius of our house.

The Property: 2BR 1 Bath * Homey * Fully equipped * Original built-in kitchen cabinets tastefully painted in a sea foam green with white trim and scallop shell handles. * Maple hardwood floors * Area rugs add warmth and comfort. * Soothing Summer breezes or Window Air Conditioners * Sleeps a maximum of 4 * Queen Bed * Full Bed and a Twin Bed * Pack and Play Crib * The house is 700 square feet.* Please bring your own sheets and towels. * We provide everything else. * High speed internet* Comprehensive Guest guide * Smart TV's, DVD and VCR instructions. * Movie selection * Stereo * Books.

Flip through our guest guide, read the headings and you will find what you need.

The Backyard: Hammock * Bird Feeder * Feels private * Outdoor shower * Propane Grille with backup tank * Patio table and chairs.

This is a quiet, residential neighborhood with a community, happy feel to it. Quiet time is after 10 p.m. Consideration is appreciated.

Personal Considerations: Limited mobility? Tall or Large? Please see bathroom pictures-as we have less toilet leg room than most. Dog friendly * Be aware if any member of your party has allergies.

Check in time is at 3 p.m. Check-out time is at 11 am..

Rob and Jean Goodwin

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 0-2 count as a person.d
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please tell us the breed and size of dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Tell us a bit about yourself Very large dogs not recommended due to the size of house. 2 adults and larger dog may be okay. Let's talk.
Loud noise especially after 10 p. and exceeding max occupancy-guests will vacate property, with no refund. This is a recreational vacation rental.
All you need to bring are sheet and towels A signed Rental agreement and photo id is required within 24 hours finalize reservation.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0025733510
Property # 121033
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

West Yarmouth

Located in West Yarmouth, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Hyannis Harbor, while Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Cape Codder Water Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider West Dennis Beach and Putter's Paradise Miniature Golf. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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West Yarmouth, MA

What's nearby

  • Main Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Cod Inflatable Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Wild Animal Lagoon - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Main Street Hyannis - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 3 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kitchen Table - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ninety Nine Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Casual Gourmet Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dog Friendly Neighborhood that Time Forgot. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Dog Friendly Neighborhood that Time Forgot.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dog Friendly Neighborhood that Time Forgot.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dog Friendly Neighborhood that Time Forgot.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dog Friendly Neighborhood that Time Forgot. located?

This family-friendly West Yarmouth holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Main Street and Cape Cod Beaches. Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Main Street Hyannis are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute Cape Cod cottage! Perfect for my family of 4. 3 beds total and 1 full bathroom, however we fell in love with the hot water shower outside! Very close to the beach (.5 mile or so) as well as great restaurants and lots of family activities. Our host provided excellent information about the area and places to go! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Archival

6/10 Okay

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OK, but the owner is very nit-picky

The place is pretty good overall. Beds are comfortable, there is cable TV, Internet, air conditioners and washer/dryer, which are all big pluses. The bathroom needs towel hooks. Owners provide a lot of games, books and they even have a website with directions to nearby attractions. But the house was a bit dusty when we arrived and there were not enough cleaning supplies to leave it in the same "perfect condition" that the owner expects. Bring your own floor mop, vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies, because the owner will charge you extra cleaning fee for the spills on the kitchen floor. Here is an example of the things that the owner picked on in the end and charged us extra clelaning fee: - dirty dishes left in the sink (I left one dish, because we were rushed out) - spills over most of the stove area. I remember wiping the stove... - failure to wipe up spills on the kitchen floors (there was no mop in the house) - chewed gum left on the table and nightstand - the dryer lint filter was full - the grille was not cleaned after final use - a wine glass was broken and spilled wine was left on the floor. Again, there was no mop, but I cleaned the floor as much as I could with paper towels. - the dresser door had to be repaired (that door must have already been broken, because the dresser was really old). - burnt teapot. The teapot had a broken whistle, so my husband didn't hear it. Alltogether the "damage" came to over 100 dollars. Last year we rented from a different guy, who didn't have cable TV and washer/dryer, but he was very nice and didn't charge us any money for the broken table lamp, not to mention the small nit-picky stuff like chewing gum.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We sincerely appreciate our valued guests. Regrettably, we had to keep part of the security deposit in this case. This is the first time in 11 years. - Bob and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Cape Cod Cozy

Rob and Jean are amazing hosts. Hibiscus House was comfortable and had everything we needed and more. From the moment we walked in, we felt at home. Kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, yard (hammock!)...everything is so well kept. There was so much information provided by the hosts regarding the beaches, restaurants, and entertainment in the area. The short walk to the beach along with the chairs and beach toys were a bonus. We brought our bikes and it was only a short trip to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. It was truly a pleasure to spend our vacation here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth b.

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

Beautiful cape cod summer home!

Such a fantastic location - walk to the beach, the bagel shop and a short drive to all fun things on Cape Cod. Centrally located but the back yard makes you feel worlds away! Lovely neighborhood and great place to enjoy the Cape and get to all of the day trip spots. Well stocked home with anything you could need! Perfect for a couple and a nice get away! The nicest greatest hosts ever!!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carly F.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time at the Hibiscus House. It is in a great location right near the beach and restaurants galore. Easy to drive to and enjoy other towns on the Cape as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mimi H.

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

The Perfect Retreat

I rented the cottage for my sister and brother-in-law who were moving to the Cape from CA to look for their new home. I was only able to stay for one night personally before heading back to Nantucket but my family thoroughly enjoyed Hibiscus House for a little over two weeks. The location was superb. Daily walks to the beach were a highlight for them. Rob and Jean were the ultimate hosts, making sure they had everything they needed. We were so happy to meet them at the house and thank them personally for their hospitality. They also left an amazing book full of information of places and sites to see and visit, which included many unknown and hidden gems! I need a copy of that book! My sister’s dog, Annie, was made to feel welcome and right at home too. Many thanks to the owners for taking such great care of my family!
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2021
Thank you Mimi, Your Sister and Brother-in-law are now welcome Cape Cod Neighbors, and we have a new friend in you on Nantucket. To all: Visit Nantucket-its worth the trip. Thank you again. We will be in touch. Rob and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

The perfect getaway!

We booked this stay on a whim and were so happy with it! The location was absolutely perfect and only a short walk to the beach and a really good bagel shop. The place was very clean and the hosts were very thoughtful when preparing the space during the pandemic. The cottage had everything that we needed from a grill to hammocks and we can't wait for the opportunity to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2020
Thank you Josh. You and your wife and dog were great guests. Making a note here in case another owner can read it. VRBO lets us give you stars only. Will send you private note. Rob (thatcapecodguy) and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Lovely cottage in perfect location

My husband, toddler son, and I spent a lovely late summer week at Hibiscus House and would highly recommend it. Rob and Jean were the most thoughtful and communicative hosts. They reached out multiple times in advance with individualized recommendations and were quick to answer any question. The cottage is small but was perfect for our family of 3. It was very clean and well stocked (lots of videos, kitchen supplies, beach supplies ad toys). The yard was beautiful - we especially loved the hammocks and our son loved the wagons and toys. The grill worked well and the set up to eat outside was perfect. The location of the house is ideal - walking distance to the beautiful Colonial Acres beach - a true gem. Highly recommend this lovely couple and wonderful hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2020
Thank you Katherine for your kind words. We feel like we were the lucky ones. I will elaborate on that privately. We hope that you return again for another visit with us. If another owner sees this, please know that Katherine and family were very considerate guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

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

Hibiscus Cottage Stay at Yarmouth

Relaxing vacation with 3 generation family of four. Well equipped cottage and accessible to many activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D.

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

Perfect place for a Cape getaway

The house has everything and more. You can tell that the owners really keep the place clean and well maintained. Short walk to the beach really made thing easy. My family had a wonderful time and we would be happy to stay there again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles M.

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

Nice but Small

Very Clean, Nicely equipped place had a yard with a small patio. Owner was attentive not pushy. Drawbacks were a Very Small Cramped Bathroom & Old Uncomfortable Mattresses.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Charles for your feedback. The bathroom is small and we make note of this in our description as well as having a picture of the bathroom in the listing. Sorry that you you missed it. The beds are actually fairly new, but it is difficult to find one type of mattress that will please everyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

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

Week on the Cape

House served us well. Not far from the beach and attractions.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you, it was a pleasure hosting you, please return anytime it suits your schedule. Rob and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Great location in center of Cape

Hibiscus House was just as described. User Manual was extraordinary, with extensive information on all Cape activity. Three air conditioners were sufficient to deal with heat wave.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Idyllic property in perfect location.

Idyllic property in a perfect location; short walk to the beach, centre of the Cape and a 2 min stroll to the bagel shop. Also the garden is arranged for relaxation and interesting visits form the local wildlife.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Fall Get Away at Hibiscus Beach

This charming home is perfect for a fall get away. October is an excellent time to visit the Cape and we had perfect weather. Hibiscus Beach House is a short walk from the beach, where our dog exhausted himself retrieving his tennis ball from the water. Dogs are allowed on most beaches on the Cape after Labor Day. At the other end of the street is a cranberry bog and we bought plenty of FRESH berries back for the holidays. There is an excellent fish store just a short drive away and with a grill in the backyard we made some excellent meals. There are also wonderful restaurants in the area especially 4 Seasons, a new one. The backyard at Hibiscus Beach home is very comfortable and you can enjoy all the birds at the feeder. We even saw a red bellied woodpecker there one morning. Our favorite beaches were Nauset in Orleans, Coastal Island in Wellsfleet and Race Point up in P'town. We saw a large group of seals very near the shore at Race Point. P'town is very dog friendly and has many great restaurants as well. Hibiscus House is centrally located so it was easy to head out for the day and visit many places. Although we never met Jean, Bob is great and very helpful with all the info provided at the house, dog beaches, restaurants, bikes, whale watching. Something for everyone here. If you've never visited the Cape in the fall you might want to give it a try, no crowds either. We definitely recommend Hibiscus House and look forward to returning next October.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Mary. We appreciate the feedback from our guests point of view. Thank you for the compliment-sorry you did not get to meet Jean- she is responsible for most of the charm. The cranberry harvest is always in October, and this is the first year that we have seen them being sold retail out front to the public. It fascinating to watch the harvest, but even better when you get to take some home. We would love to have you stay with us again. Bob and Jean
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Rental

My family was very pleased with Hibiscus House. The owners, Bill and Jean, live nearby and are friendly, informative and prompt in responding to questions. The property is well maintained, very clean and nicely decorated (with a nautical flair of course). Bring your own bed linens and towels but just about everthing else you may need is there including toilet paper, a roll of paper towels, a fresh dish sponge, Dawn dish soap, laundry detergent and Softsoap in the bathroom. The kitchen had all the dishes, cookware and utensils we needed and the refrigerator was pristine. The bathroom was also very clean - there is a tub with shower but we only used the delightful outdoor shower. One funny thing about the bathroom is that the toilet is very close to the tub making it a challenge for longer legged people to sit down but we all managed just fine. The yard is relaxing with an outdoor table and plenty of seating, a hammock and a vegetable/flower garden. The basement access (with washer/dryer) is only from the yard and has storage space for bikes if needed. There are also some outdoor games stored down there. It is in a very good mid Cape location - a short walk up the street to the quiet bay beach and within biking distance to the Nantucket ferry, tennis courts and Sea Gull Beach. Plenty of restaurants, shopping and minigolf/arcades within a few miles and some within walking distance. There are binders with local attraction and restaurant info in a kitchen cabinet. We had excellent weather but on the one rainy day there were plenty of movies, games and magazines at the house to keep us busy as well as good wireless internet service.There does not seem to be a landline phone anymore but with cell phones none is needed. If we return to the Cape we would not hesitate to stay here unless we had too large a group.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind remarks. You were very considerate guests, as everything was in good order and we would love to have you return any time your schedule permits. For far away travelers and guests traveling by air, we do make professionally laundered linens available for an additional fee. Visit our web site at: www.CapeCodFunAndSun.com or follow the link to the owners website at the bottom of our Homeaway listing, where you will locate our fun page with links to many of the more popular activities, and also a link called "Cape Cod Rainy Day Guide-what to do on Cape Cod when it isn't a beach day." Thank you for visiting Cape Cod - Bob and Jean
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anita V.

Great family cottage

In the end of August we enjoyed a wonderful sunny week at the Hibiscus Beach House with our two children (10 + 12 years old). The house is very cosy and comfortable and offers everything you need for a perfect vacation. The children found a little boat and kite for the beach, there were games, books and all kinds of maps for exploring Cape Cod. We especially loved the garden with the hammock, BBQ facilities and tomatoes. We shared the garden with lots of birds, squirrels and rabbits! As good as the house is its situation close to a nice little beach and also close to road 28 from where you can reach all Cape Cod attractions. We went to different beaches, the great sand dunes near Provindetown, to a Whale Watch Tour etc. which we can all recommend. Thank you to Bob and his wife for this nice place to stay. Anita, Andreas, Lukas and Mara from Germany
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kate D.

Fabulous Holiday at the Cape

My partner and I are just back from Cape Cod and I have to say it was just perfect! The cottage was as described - it was a real home from home - we would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to visit New England. The location is excellent for exploring the area and it has lots of facilities nearby eg restaurants, food stores and a handy liquer store for that all important bottle of wine! When there we also travelled to NYC by local bus (Hyannis) ok, it was quite long..but the bus was really comfortable and took us to the center of New York in around 6hrs. We spent 2 days there and had a fantastic time!! Well worth the journey.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Home Away From Home

The Hibiscus Beach House was like a home away from home. The cottage was exactly as advertised in the photos displayed on the website. When we walked in it was just like coming home. The property was clean and very homey. The owner was there to greet us and show us anything we needed to know that was not included in the property description. We would definately recommend this to a friend. It was better than a motel room because you had a separate living room to relax in with comfortable furniture. Your bed was not also you relaxing sofa or chair because these were separate areas, unlike a motel room. We had planned on cooking some meals in, and everything was there to make that doable, but with the schedule we put ourselves on we ate all evening meals out. We did eat breakfast in on the days when we were not out of the house early for site seeing. We will definately choose the Hibiscus house on our next visit to the Cape because of its central location to everything on the Cape.

About the host

Hosted by Robert Goodwin

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Jean and I love sharing Cape Cod. We have lived in the neighborhood since purchasing it in 1985, and a personal residence in the same neighborhood that we purchased in 2003. The neighborhood has a nice community feel to it-a very friendly place due to the proximity to the beach and vacationers in the Summer.

Why they chose this property

Great back yard, wonderful neighborhood, free parking at 1000 foot local beach, convenient to all of cape cod.

What makes this property unique

Closet to Rte 28, Hospital and in the Mid Cape with equal distance access to most all of Cape Cod, and the Ferries to the Islands are only 1.5 miles away.

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