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Stairs to the beach and our little wading beach to launch the kayaks
A view from the kitchen window at sunset
Pool
ShoestringBayHouse
Water access point from our beach. Launch the kayaks directly into the Bay
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

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Cotuit, MA
  • Popular LocationMashpee Commons6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCotuit Center for the Arts7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPopponesset Beach20 min drive
  • AirportHyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2 (attached bath)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (end of hall)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (teens room)

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

First Floor Master

1 King Bed

Sleeping Alcove

2 Double 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 · Outdoor shower

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

waterfront-pool-large groups and families-kayaks & bikes-beach pass

DISCOUNT ALERT: July 21-27 (arrive Sunday and depart Saturday). Is available at a DISCOUNT. Please contact me for specifics.

Our "pet friendly" waterfront (Salt Water Bay connects to Vineyard Sound) home is fully Air Conditioned with a Mitsubishi 6 unit mini-split system. All rooms are individually controlled for your comfort. Plus this house will accommodate extended families with multiple sleeping and living configurations. Yes; two Hybrid Mountain Bikes and two kayaks are all included!! We also supply a town-wide beach pass for your vehicle along with beach chairs.

ShoestringBayHouse* Features Include: *Waterfront (Popponesset Bay) *Beach (see picture) *20x40 Gunite Pool* sit-on-top Kayaks * corn-hole boards*Hybrid Bikes *2 TV Rooms *2 Kitchens * Weber Grill plus a corn & lobster cooker *Central Air Conditioning *Pet Friendly (+fee) *Barnstable (town-wide) Beach Pass *Bose Wave Radios and google home speakers *5 LCD TV's with streaming. *Comcast High Speed WiFi *Sonos Music System *Poolside Bathroom & Shower* the deck at pool level is screened-in so you can enjoy the beauty of Shoestring Bay at night *new seawall, kayak racks and stairs to the beach *vista pruning for an enhanced water view *expanded grilling deck off the kitchen

ShoestringBayHouse*This home, located in a child friendly (great for biking) and quiet neighborhood, is perfect for two families vacationing together, extended families or grandparents. With a separate master suite and multiple living rooms, everyone will be comfortable. Our 'pet friendly' home features four bedrooms, four full baths, one half-bath, poolside bath house/showers/urinal, two kitchens (summer kitchen at pool level with attached half-bath), a TV room on each level, one living room, one large sun room with a dining deck plus a dining room with seating for eight. There is direct access from the kitchen to the upper deck, where you will find a Weber grill and Lobster Cooker adjacent to the kitchen. The upper living room which is adjacent to a full bath, houses a semi-private alcove with two day-beds (gel mattress). This sleeping alcove makes a great guest bedroom for temporary guests.

Pool (unheated) is open from July 1st thru October 1st (approximately). Weekly pool service and cleaning is included during full-prime season.

Cotuit Beach Info: Since ShoestringBayHouse includes a vehicle beach pass you can drive to any of the numerous beaches in Barnstable. Just across the Cotuit peninsula, there are three beaches. Mostly everyone heads over to Loop Beach with a gentle slope into the water. It also has a bath house and lifeguards so everyone will be safe and have fun. The kids love it when the ice cream truck rings its bell to signal its stop at the beach ! Our wading beach is accessed by just a few stairs directly in front of our home (please see the picture for an accurate portrayal of the beach area).

Bath and bedding linen is NOT supplied. We DO supply pillows, cotton summer blankets (one per bed) and each bed has a bed pad. Our home is fully licensed and inspected by the Town of Barnstable.

Ring Camera Disclosure: This property has Ring type cameras in the following locations, the front and garage door, the dog play area, inside the garage and inside the pump house for the pool and under the house, near the water pipe main. As per the rental contract the garage and pool pump house are NOT considered part of the rental. The inside of the house has google speakers (non-camera type) that can be turned off/ muted/ unplugged.

All photography, including drone shots have been taken by a part 107 licensed pilot. (fotogenicsmedia)

Property manager

Paul Brower Thompson SĥǿestrìƞĝƁäyĦŏuşè[at]ǥᵯaīl·ĉoᵯ

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 38
Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Off season rentals are 4 adults 2 child max occ.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
For a nominal fee we welcome your cat or dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must accept terms of the attached rental policy. Remember, things happen that are beyond our control.
A handyman will NOT be sent out to the property for simple issues. Guest is responsible for their own toilet/ pipe clogs. Flush often during use.
Home has active Ring Cameras (see contract) in the exterior portions of the house on the street side plus the underside water main.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Off season rentals are 4 adults 2 child max occ.
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cotuit

Located in Cotuit, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Inkwell Beach, while Cape Codder Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park are popular area attractions. Mashpee River Reservation and Cape Cod Children's Museum 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 cycling and hiking nearby.
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Cotuit, MA

What's nearby

  • Loop Beach - 4 min drive
  • Mashpee Commons - 6 min drive
  • Cotuit Center for the Arts - 7 min drive
  • Cape Cod Children's Museum - 9 min drive
  • Popponesset Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Panera Bread - 6 min drive
  • Cape Cod Coffee Roasters - 9 min drive
  • Honey Dew Donuts - 7 min drive
  • Cape Cod Coffee - 7 min drive
  • Asia Restaurant - 7 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 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

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 9:30 AM.

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

This Cotuit holiday home is on the beach, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cape Cod Beaches, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary and Mashpee Commons. Mashpee River Reservation and Cotuit Center for the Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Delphine Z., Boston, USA

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

10/10 Excellent

jason h., Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication
Great communication from owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Michael L.

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

8/10 Good

Roger K., Newton MA

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z., Stoughton, MA

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!

About the host

Hosted by Paul Brower Thompson SĥǿestrìƞĝƁäyĦŏuşè[at]ǥᵯaīl·ĉoᵯ

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Though I grew up in New Jersey, my family has been coming to the Cape since the early 1960's. My parents fell in love with Cotuit in the late 1970's and we have been here ever since. I spent many of my summers working and living on Cape Cod. After welcoming my wife, Maria, into our family she too has come to enjoy the Cape. Our daughter, Meredith, has been a life long summer resident of the Cape since making her first trip to the Cape at age 3 weeks !

Why they chose this property

Our family originally purchased this property in 1981 after falling in love with Cotuit village and the serenity of the area. My parents were the second owners of the property. This house, built overlooking the Bay offers incredible views from all rooms. During ShoestringBayHouse's next journey, we have been investing in numerous upgrades from the original house and are adding a 165' of seawall in 2022.

What makes this property unique

Waterfront, pool, a great view and plenty of room so that family and friends can spread out and enjoy our home. For the adventurous members of the group, kayaks and mountain bikes are included with the rental. We are pet friendly !
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