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10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town

Private screened-in porch. Walkway to outdoor shower.

Highlights

The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Walkable and wonderful
Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Cape Cod Beaches

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Orleans, MA

Place, Skaket Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Cape Cod Beaches
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Orleans Bowling Center
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - downstairs back room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 - downstairs front room

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3 - upstairs right room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - upstairs left room

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - upstairs

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town

Welcome to your ideal Cape Cod vacation retreat!

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, approximately ½ mile from the beautiful Skaket Beach, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is perfect for one or two families seeking to relax, explore, and create lasting summer memories.
Enjoy warm Bay swimming, tidal flats, snack bar, bathhouse, and unforgettable sunsets—all just a short walk away at Skaket Beach. Located only minutes from the beautiful town center for convenient grocery shopping, morning coffee, local restaurants, convenience stores, and more.

The Home -
* Sleeps about 13 guests comfortably (standard occupancy 8; additional guests welcome with a fee)
* 9 beds (twin & full)
* Pet-friendly (up to 2 dogs)
* Kid-friendly, clean, and comfortable
* Views of the marsh and ocean from the cul-de-sac

Outdoor Living -
* Private backyard
* Outdoor shower (a Cape Cod must!)
* Screened-in porch for breezy evenings
* Fire pit for family nights under the stars
* Storage shed with beach gear

Amenities Included -
* Fresh sheets, bath towels, and beach towels
* Pantry with spices and basics
* Limited paper goods & toiletries provided
* Beach chairs & sand toys, Corn Hole
* 5 Bikes and Helmets available
* Game-filled cellar: ping pong table, air hockey, magnetic dart board, punching bag, two big wheels for toddlers

Family-Friendly Extras -
* 2 Pack-n-Plays (with sheets & blankets)
* 2 booster seats
* Door at the bottom of the upstairs for added privacy
* Every bedroom has a closet and dressers for most beds.

Inside the Home -
* Bright, breezy kitchen, well-stocked
* Open family & dining room area
* Cozy fireplace
* Screened porch directly off the living space

Prime Location -
* Walk to Skaket Beach (about 10 minutes).
* Close to town center, within a mile or so to restaurants, groceries, convenience stores, gift shops, ice cream, mini-golf, and more
* Easy bike ride to town along the bike path
* about ½ mile to the Cape Cod Rail Trail (midpoint of 24-mile bike path)
* About 1 mile to Rock Harbor for deep-sea fishing
* About 3 miles to Nauset Beach (ocean side)
* Close to the Cape Cod National Seashore
* Home to a team in the Cape Cod Baseball League
* Easy access to whale watching, theaters, golf, galleries, cinemas, and more from Provincetown to Hyannis

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM

For the space, location, and amenities, this home is a true Cape Cod bargain. It's ideal for summer renters seeking comfort, convenience, and classic coastal charm!

Here are some of our favorite activities in or near Orleans:
* Chocolate Sparrow for breakfast, coffee, ice cream, and candy
* Nauset Beach band concerts on Mondays
* Walking the flats at Skaket Beach
* Flax Pond in Nickerson State Park (Brewster)
* Cape Cod Bike Trail
* Rock Harbor
* Orleans Firebirds baseball games
* Orleans playgrounds (by elementary school)
* Town tennis and pickleball courts
* Nature trails at the National Seashore (Eastham & Wellfleet), Fort Hill (Eastham), and the MA Audubon Society (Wellfleet)
* The Land-Ho and Yardarm restaurants (Orleans)
* Plays at the Academy of Performing Arts (Orleans)
* Wellfleet Drive-In
* Sunsets at Skaket Beach
* Walking around Provincetown.
* Brewster General Store for penny candy and gifts - put a quarter into the music machine!
* Getting a 10-visit gym pass at Nauset Fit Co
* Movie, Pit, and Game Nights at Home

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs only; Additional fees apply -- contact owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Wash and put away dishes.

Leave mattress protecters and bedspreads on beds.

Wash, dry, and put away any used beach towels.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please keep your pets leashed while in our yard. If our lawn is being mowed, please remove items left on the ground.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0097012240

Property # 287280vb

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

About the area

Orleans

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Namskaket, a neighbourhood in Orleans. While the natural beauty of Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ocean Edge Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Orleans Bowling Center, or check out an event or a game at Veterans Field. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

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Orleans, MA

What's nearby

Skaket Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cape Cod Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Church of the Transfiguration Orleans - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Orleans Bowling Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Cape Cod National Seashore - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

Hyannis Transportation Center - 30 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
‪Hog Island Beer Co. - ‬18 min walk
‪The Knack - ‬5 min drive
‪Bayzo's Pub at Ocean Edge Resort - ‬9 min drive
‪Sir Cricket's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town?

As of 10 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town on 7 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town located?

This family-friendly Orleans holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Skaket Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Orleans Bowling Center and Rock Harbor Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful stay! The kitchen is well-stocked, loads of towels, comfy beds, kids' toys, beach chairs, bikes. Everything we needed! Very cozy and homey!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great location

You can't beat the location (it's a short walk from the beach). The house itself was in great condition. The back porch needs a little bit of work, but it's complete usable and was a great time, even in the winter. We stayed with another couple and our dog. It had a great yard and was a very spacious.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2021

Thanks so much for your feedback, it's appreciated. I'm glad that you enjoyed our home. Yes, the back porch is definitely in need of repair! It had suffered some damage back in October and we are now working to get it repaired. Before warmer weather arrives, we plan on re-screening the entire porch, getting a new screen door, painting the entire area and purchasing new patio furniture. We look forward to posting updated pictures of this and other projects we are currently undertaking.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

26 Jul, 2025

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

My family and I had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and organized. The kitchen was stocked with everything for your cooking needs. Plenty of beach supplies and even bikes to ride to Skaket Beach! At night our family had plenty of games, puzzles, and ping pong to keep us entertained. We would highly recccomend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George S.

6 Jul, 2025

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

Sweet Time at Skaket Beach

Lisa and Dennis were great hosts, accurately describing their property and responding quickly and generously the few times we needed help or their attention. The house easily accommodated six adults and two infants, and we prepared big breakfasts and dinners every morning and evening on the large outdoor skillet/grill. With a license from the city, clamming for steamers right on Skaket Beach was fun and easy. We can't wait to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

22 Aug, 2025

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

Our family of 6 adults and 4 kids had a great stay! There was plenty of room for all of us to get together to eat and play games as well as to have enough space for our belongings and have a minute to yourself. We enjoyed the firepit and the screened in porch! The house had everything we needed! We loved the location! We were able to walk to Skaket and it's only a 10 minute drive to Nauset Beach where we went over-sanding all week! The hosts were very easy to work with and responded right away! I would highly recommend this house for large families!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

EB F.

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

We had a lovely long weekend on Skaket beach. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating. The house is incredibly well stocked with games, puzzles, kitchen items. We had everything we could have needed. The beach chairs, beach towels, linens, and bikes were all so appreciated. We barely needed to bring anything. The house is well set up for large groups or small. The attention to detail and needs of guests is quite nice. There are even extra toothbrushes, shampoos, and razors for the forgetful. We loved the outdoor shower. I would absolutely rent again. We really loved this house and Skaket beach. The flats at low tide were amazing and we loved watching the sunset on the beach with many others from the neighborhood. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia K.

2 Sept, 2023

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

Great stay- outstanding location

First time in the Cape, and the location was outstanding for seeing all the sites, but still having an extremely child-friendly (calm) beach and great restaurants and shops nearby. House is set up very well for 2 families. Cons- no dishwasher, upstairs bathroom shower is small and no tub, no air conditioning (plenty of fans and windows though). When sitting on the carpet, I got a faint whiff of dog and had pet hair stuck to my pants. Pros- in addition to above, house is extremely well stocked with books, games, outdoor/beach toys and chairs for the kids; has some basic cooking ingredients and spices; very nice that it wasn’t just a starter set of paper towels, TO, etc. The house had everything we needed. Hosts very responsive. Nearby Skaket Beach is fantastic for young children. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023

We’re happy that you enjoyed your vacation and appreciate your candid feedback. Providing a clean home is something we take pride in, and we’re sorry to hear that some areas were overlooked. Your input will help our cleaning team focus on making improvements.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide K.

18 Sept, 2022

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

Fantastic Fall Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay in early September. Checkin was easy and the home was fairly clean. The house was well situated, close to the beach, and had all the beach and kitchen supplies that we could ever need. The house was even toddler proof with baby proofing supplies provided. This is a perfect place for young children and families with babies. We did have to refill the propane tank for the grill, but the hosts do reimburse for the refilling the tank. Beds were average and several of the mattresses should probably be replaced as they sink down quite a bit in the middle. Overall, lots of space to enjoy time together! We loved the fire ring, screened in porch, and toys/games. Definitely a family friendly choice!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

8 Sept, 2022

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

Great house with a fantastic location

Our two families enjoyed staying at this home during the week before Labor Day. The layout is great with two bedrooms on each floor, allowing for our families to be separate at bed time but together in the living room during play time. The dining room and adjoining screened-in room made meal time seating easy. The kitchen was charming and well stocked. We didn't have any rainy days, so we didn't take advantage of the basement with its ping pong table, boxing bag and darts. We did take advantage of the beach chairs, cart and umbrella. The best part was the location. We could take a short 10 minute walk down to Skaket beach for swimming, sunset and/or star gazing. Accessing the rail trail is about half a mile ride. Driving into Orleans for groceries was almost shameful given how close it was to the house. Lisa is a superb host, promptly answering all of our questions and ensuring everything was perfect. We would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Desmarais

We've cherished this home ever since our daughters were toddlers, with years filled with meaningful moments and shared adventures. From hiking scenic trails and walking the frozen tidal flats at Skaket Beach in winter to riding bikes along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, this house has been the backdrop for countless family memories. We hope that every guest who stays here feels that same sense of comfort, joy, and connection and leaves with their own treasured memories to hold onto for years to come.

Why they chose this property

Our family has owned this home ever since it was built in the late 1960's. There's nothing like breathing in the fresh salty ocean air and listening to the birds while relaxing on our back porch. I love how we can walk to the beach, walk to the bike path, and also walk into town if we choose. And the quiet location of our small dead end street is perfect for privacy!

What makes this property unique

What makes our home truly unique is the feeling it gives you the moment you walk in: carefree, welcoming, and lived-in with love. The Formica kitchen countertops are a nostalgic nod to childhood, where countless ice cream sundaes were created, and the vintage stove still turns out home-cooked meals. Every room invites you to settle in, unwind, and simply enjoy. This is a well-used, well-loved home made for connection, perfectly suited for families and friends of all ages. It’s thoughtfully cared for, clean, and stocked with an array of amenities you might not expect, but will be so glad to have.

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Highlights

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - downstairs back room

Bedroom 2 - downstairs front room

Bedroom 3 - upstairs right room

Bedroom 4 - upstairs left room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - downstairs

Bathroom 2 - upstairs

Spaces

About this property

10-Minute Walk to Skaket Beach | Orleans | Bikes Included | Close to Town

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Orleans

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Alexandra S.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Suzanne S.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Comfortable home near beach

Elizabeth S.

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Great place!

Susan P.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Thomas C.

10/10 Excellent

Laura s.

Fun weekend with family

Laura s.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Orleans vacation rental

Suzanne S.

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Close to beach, quiet and comfortable

Alison L.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Thanksgiving visit to Cape Cod

Suzanne S.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Great trip!