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Beautiful Historical Home, close to beach & bike path, pet friendly

Holiday home with kitchen, near Cape Cod Beaches

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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Harwich Port, MA
  • Place, Harwich Port
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Lavender Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank Street Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Historical Home, close to beach & bike path, pet friendly

Charming 3 bedroom historical property (1850) located 1/4 mile to Red River Beach. 1/4 mile to the Cape Cod bike trail, down the road from Thompson Field conservation area. Spacious yard with fire pit and small deck. Fully equipped and well stocked kitchen. Traditional house build in 1850 with connected bedrooms : 1 queen bed, 1 full and 2 twins. Central AC downstairs, window units supporting the upstairs. Firestick TV. Outdoor shower. Newly renovated bathroom downstairs + new kitchen! No linen service provided. Please use http://cclinenrental.com. Nevertheless, bed linen is stored and available (in the trunk of the 2nd bedroom). You do have to wash and put back in place.
Historical Cape Cod home: steep wooden stairs to second floor + shotgun floor plan upstairs (connecting bedrooms)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steep flight of stairs to the bedrooms!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you used bedsheets, please wash/ dry/fold, and return to the trunk where they are stored, in their labeled bag. If you used towels, wash and transferred to the dryer so cleaners can place back.
Make sure all windows are closed and AC set on 73.
Please place all trash in the garbage container on the side of the garage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If coming with pets, guest are expected to clean out fur (keeping pets downstairs and off furniture is recommended). Vacuum available…
…An extra cleaning charge will be applied may cleaning staff have to fur vacuum furniture (from $100 (downstairs) to $200 (upstairs carpet).

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
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
Property Registration Number C0028521260

About the area

Harwich Port

Located in Harwich Port, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hyannis Harbor. Cape Cod Lavender Farm and Adventure Chatham are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Harwich Port, MA

What's nearby

  • Harwich Port - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cape Cod Lavender Farm - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bank Street Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Chatham Fish Pier - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lanyard Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Historical Home, close to beach & bike path, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Historical Home, close to beach & bike path, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Historical Home, close to beach & bike path, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Historical Home, close to beach & bike path, pet friendly located?

Located in the heart of Harwich Port, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cape Cod Beaches, Harwich Port and Red River Beach. Forest Beach and Cape Cod Lavender Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great house in a great location!

We loved our time at this beautiful house and property. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Harwich Port; 1 mile jog or bike ride to Red River Beach. Easy access to Chatham. House is completely charming. We borrowed beach chairs out of the garage to go to Shakespeare in the Park in Chatham. Rode our bikes to Harwich Port to take the ferry for a day trip to Nantucket. Grill; fire pit; beautiful private outdoor patio with dining table; full formal dining room. Well stocked cook’s kitchen. Tree swing in yard. Central AC first floor; window ACs second floor.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

A wonderful week in Harwich

My husband and I had a very enjoyable stay in this charming historic home which was exactly as described. We loved everything about this lovely house in Harwich including its proximity to the beach. Carinne was an excellent host. She was always responsive to messages before our stay and made us feel welcome from the start. We could not have been more pleased with the entire experience. It was a wonderful week in a beautiful house in an ideal location with an outstanding host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M., New York

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

Historic Harwich Hideaway

What a hidden gem… the property is beautiful and well preserved. We like to cook when we travel and there was nothing missing! Excellently stocked with all the kitchenware! There are gorgeous little nooks where one can find a place to disappear; to read, nap, THINK… the host was very reachable and very helpful at every turn! We will definitely stay at this property again! We got two days of rain for our two nights and two days stay but it was as nice to be inside this special cottage! IF you are traveling with dogs, Thompson Field Conservation area is less than half a mile away and it’s like bringing your dog to their idea of Disney World! Don’t miss it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

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

Lovely Beach House Full of Character

My family and I enjoyed every moment of our wonderful stay at this historic property. The house itself has been beautifully restored and maintained, giving it a warm, cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The amenities were outstanding— the kitchen and laundry were easy to use and the owner left clear and easy-to-follow instructions for everything in the house. There was a wonderful garden, complete with a fire pit (we did not use it, but you could if it was a chilly night!), an outdoor shower we all loved using, and a tranquil sitting area where my husband and I enjoyed reading. The walk to the beach was easy and basically a straight shot; we loved that it was so close and we never had to get in a car! Finally, we enjoyed an actual family game night after my teenage sons found the well-stocked board game closet! What a delightful little extra. We had an amazing stay and will look to stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Impeccable Cape Cod Home

From check in to check out, this house was exactly what we were looking for! The kitchen was well stocked, the sun porch was my favorite spot for my morning coffee (although sitting outdoors in the Adirondack chairs was a close second!) Tucked under the stairs is a closet full of games for all ages and the living room has books and movies for all ages and interests too! Plush, comfortable beds made for restful nights after our beach days. Close to everything including School House Ice Cream 🍦 and Brax Restaurant 🦞 YUM!! It’s a quick walk down the street to Red River Beach, but we found Bank Street Beach (5min drive) to be quieter and had less rocks and softer sand. Contact with the owners was super easy and they ensured our needs and more were met from the start. I’d definitely stay here again! This is a gem of a find! I’d give it 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean, charming and quaint. The yard was lovely. The kitchen was well equipped, the TV was good. The walk to the beach was fine. Much of the raods in Cape Cod do not have shoulders, making walking a tad dangerous. Having to wash the sheets was unexpected; it delayed our departure. Thanks!The stairs were steep. It was a small
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic historic home with all the modern features you’d need with classic cape charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

Wonderful Home Near Red River Beach

We had a lovely stay at this charming cottage. There is a lovely garden and fire pit area. Walking distance to the beach. The owner is very responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Lovely home in Cape Cod

Great location and beautiful house and property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Book This House!

I stayed at this home with my family of six. Gorgeous well maintained property, plenty of small decorative details that makes this historic home pop. The yard and landscaping are impeccable. Great location for day trips to lower and outer Cape. I would also add that the price seems like a value compared to others in similar location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not Worth the Cost

We needed to make our own beds and put sheets on them that were stored in a chest. We paid a cleaning fee that was upwards to 20% of the total cost to our booking. It is unacceptable that we’re being instructed in the check out instructions to launder the bedsheets and put them on ourselves. I’m shocked none of the reviews note this. In its totality, it’s absurd that the cost of fees (cleaning fee, Vrbo service fee and lodging tax) was 42.6% of our total price. The upstairs comprises of three bedrooms in parallel to which the last two corner the bathroom and the final bedroom being the only means to go downstairs. The extent to which the fees comprised the total price in conjunction with asking us to launder the sheets and other asks like “to save time for our cleaning crew” when we are spending $200 on cleaning fees didn’t justify this booking. You might as well get a hotel where they don’t charge you $200 and ask you to do their job under the pretense of it being a courtesy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

July Stay

We had a great stay at Carine’s Harwich home. The house is very charming, has a lovely yard with a perfect deck for morning coffee and family dinners. It is well appointed and walkable to the beach. We bought a beach sticker and drove but can walk to Red River. Quick drive to Harwich Center and Chatham.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

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

Weekend stay

The house was so cute and perfect for the weekend! So spacious and only 10 minute drive to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Historical house in Chatham

Carine generously accommodated my colleague and I a one night stay in her lovely, historic, Captains’ home. The house was filled with charming historic pieces, providing interesting conversation. Clean and welcoming. Felt secluded, however, driving distance to amenities was short. Communication with Carine (host) was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinah K.

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

An enchanting historic home

Feel very lucky to have had a chance to stay in this beautiful historic house full of antique furnishings and modern amenities. Cozy living room with cute and comfy furniture was a favorite spot for everyone to lounge on a rainy day and the well stocked kitchen with new appliances made it joy to cook. Thought the connected bedrooms may be an issue but actually it’s quite well laid out and our teen ager appreciated the space arrangements. Very conveniently located- walking distance to the Red River beach ( and bank st beach, which has even finer sand) - try going down after dark if the weather is clear - lots and lots of stars! The nature walk near the house ( Thompson field) is indeed a doggy paradise like another reviewer said - our dog loved going there every day. The house may be old but it is very well taken care of and everything is so thoughtfully arranged down to every corner, including the subject-sorted bookshelves: it’s full of cute little surprises. The owner Carine was responsive and kind- a gift bottle of Rosé was a lovely touchI thank you! already miss it! We’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

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

Hidden Historical Gem

Lovely olde comfortable home. Perfect distance to beach. Everything we needed to dine in or get take out. Didn’t need the A/C downstairs as the trees shaded the house. Backyard was full of bunnies and turkeys throughout the week. Fire pit was a relaxing after a day on the beach.Interesting to know the history of the home and think of maritime families living there.5stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lorna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house

Nice house, kitchen well equipped . Stairs a bit of a challenge for older person.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Arnaa A.

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

Antique Home and a Lovely Yard

There is plenty of space in this old house within walking distance to the beach. Just be sure you understand that exiting two of the three bedrooms requires walking through one or two other bedrooms and that to get to the bedrooms and upstairs bath you will be climbing very narrow steep stairs. The outdoor shower and firepit are added delights. Bring your own dishtowels, TP and papergoods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margo G.

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

Nice Stay

We enjoyed almost a week at The Cape and this house was a nice place to call home. The outdoor space is lovely and the house very cozy and comfortable. So happy we got to stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Lovely stay.

We enjoyed our week at this historic Harwich home. It was as described with books/movies to enjoy. The check-in process was easy and we had a quick response from the maintenance person when we had a question. The yard is quiet and private and we enjoyed the fire pit area. Close to the local beaches and town. We especially enjoyed the updated downstairs shower. Also a sweet touch of a welcome bottle of wine which was appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

Maison ancestrale sur vaste terrain

Maison ayant conservé son cachet (datant de 1850) et bien située sur la péninsule. Grand terrain avec nombreux arbres (on ne voit pas les voisins à l'arrière), patio et coin feu de camps. Endroit très privé et paisible avec toutes les commodités.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great home for relaxing!

My family and I loved the location of this home! It was close to many of the mid cape towns which allowed us to do lots of day trips. Red River Beach is close by too! The home is immaculate! Lots of history in this home! Home owner is very accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

A J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Charming House & grounds

I felt misled by the description of the house. When I booked it for 5 adults in my family, it was not clear that the ONLY access to secondary sleep areas was through the master bedroom. The description did say the stairs are steep, but even a minor physical limitation would have precluded a family member from accessing the bedrooms. The beach was a long walk, and no map left for quickest access to the bike path. Internet went out on Friday, which precluded any TV through the end of our stay. The house and grounds were very charming, and the location was a short drive to anything we wanted to do. We did not reach out to hosts about internet failure. Rather, we googled it and since it appeared to be a fairly common problem we tried rebooting and then gave up. DVD player ate our DVD but refused to play it. Afterward, host advised both had been quickly fixed. We enjoyed our stay because we had beautiful weather and were at the cape, but we would not go back to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Just what we were looking for.

This is a cozy, clean, historic home on a charming property. The appointments and management are excellent. It has lots of nooks and crannies, a well-equipped kitchen, and a great outdoor shower. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carinne Blanc

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Why they chose this property

Cape Cod Historical home
Walk to Red River Beach, down the road from Thompson' s field conservation area
Very competitively priced (last season, motel next door charged $230 for a double room, similar properties charging higher rates...). Very pretty for the money
Close to Harwich Port (+ ferry service to Nantucket)
Sunday to Sunday rental (avoid Saturday turn over traffic!)

What makes this property unique

Walk to the beach
Close to bike path
Beautiful antique interior
New bathroom and kitchen
Large yard area
Fire pit area
Pet friendly!

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English, French

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