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TV, DVD player, video library
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Dennis, MA
  • Bayview Beach
    7 min walk
  • Chapin's Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Hyannis Transportation Center
    22 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    23 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy, Quiet, Secluded - within Short Walk of the Beach

Escape in Dennis

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Make this Dennis vacation rental your yearly retreat on Cape Cod. At Retro Beach Escape, you'll enjoy must-have amenities such as an outdoor shower along with fabulous decor that just may inspire you.

Situated only 400 yards from quaint Bayview Beach, this home is near the village of Dennis proper as well. Tour antique shops for unique souvenirs, yummy eateries, and cultural attractions such as the Cape Cod Museum of Art and the Cape Playhouse and Cinema.

From the weathered, yet well-maintained cedar shingle exterior to the interior collection of 1960s colonial-style furnishings, vintage braided rugs, and knotty pine cabinetry to the vinyl flooring and nautical quirks, this home has quintessential New England written all over it.

Dine al fresco on the private porch, grilling under the sun and stargazing after dusk. The outdoor shower will make it easy to rinse off aprés beach. Head inside the sliding glass doors and you'll find 1,100 square feet of space, from the living room to the bedrooms. Flick on the cable-equipped TV (upgrade to come) or use the WiFi to watch your favorite shows

While the kitchen exudes a classic charm, it's still equipped with modern must-haves such as a dishwasher for easy cleanup. Enjoy a hearty meal at the dining table in winter.

Lay your head in one of the three bedrooms: the master has a queen bed and en-suite bathroom, the two guest rooms have a pair of cute twin beds each, and there is a new sofabed in the living room. A full bathroom for the whole house boasts beautiful brown fixtures. seven people will be accommodated here.

Wash your clothes in the basement laundry room and dry them in the fresh air with the provided laundry line.

If you've never been to the area, why not explore it? Stock up or grab a treat at the Dennis Public Market or Ice Cream Smuggler and have a delightful dinner at Red Pheasant, Scargo Café, Fin, or Pecorino Romano.

There's tons to do just a few miles away. Enjoy the freshwater at Scargo Lake. Barnstable is eight miles west for whale watching and Provincetown is accessible via ferry. Find something new every time you visit.

Book your next getaway at this Cape Cod vacation rental!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Cape Cod Beaches. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Cape Cod Beaches and 7 minutes on foot from Bayview Beach
Cozy, Quiet, Secluded - within Short Walk of the Beach offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Massachusetts

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,128 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0133380750

Property is also known as

Cozy, quiet, secluded, & within a short walk to the beach Dennis
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Cozy, Quiet, Secluded - within Short Walk of the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
It had everything you needed.2 fans in every room. But one air conditioner in the window by the back door would have cooled the whole house down. Nice open floor plan. Was very hot and muggy when we were there. Much needed hand rails on front steps would have been nice. And some cleanup landscaping would have made the outside look much more appealing. Great walking areas. The ocean is just around the corner and 4 beaches are close by. You could even walk to one if you were up for it. Dennis is a beautiful area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

John N.

Close to beach, quiet, no frills
There's some benefits to staying in this home; close/walkable (10-12 min) to Bayview beach, very quiet & peaceful, and is close to parks, restaurants, etc. Because there is no AC, when we arrived, both bathroom floors had a lot of water on them due to the toilet tanks condensing. The cable didn't work, the outside trash can was completely full. The coffeemaker wasn't cleaned, and the trash bags were dirty from being reused. The property manager was very responsive. A contractor came by to check, the toilets, they scheduled a trash pick up, and had the cable company come out to replace the cable box.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greatest house I have ever stayed at in cape cod
Staying in the house was so convenient especially due to the accessibility to the ocean. The neighbors are non invasive and it is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jon R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Less than stellar
Arrived at 3:45, 15 minutes early for check in and cleaner was just getting there, claimed that they had gotten lost. Was not finished in time for us to check in at 4. Found tampon applicator and empty bottles under master bed. Trash cans were all full on arrival, animals got into them and spread trash through yard, and we had no where to put bags. Took 3 days to get a response from 1 of the 3 phone numbers we were given as local contacts. I picked up the trash so we didn’t have to look at it. Advertised that house has AC, it does not. Outdoor shower is a great feature but extremely unkempt with rotted wood. Second time staying here, first stay was similar, had given them a second chance as everyone has a bad day, figured it would be better. It wasn’t. Liked the beach it’s close to, and the walk was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Chrissy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, no A/C
The listing specifically said the house had air conditioning, and it did not. It was a clean enough home, with a short walk to the beach, but not having air conditioning (especially when that was expected) was a huge disappointment - particularly with children and during a heat wave no less. It’s a decent place for the money, but be warned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria W., Studio City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Comfy
I rented this property for my son and four other friends as they prepared for our son's mini-wedding. The house was very comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Gerlinde I K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Drains and coffeemaker
Drains in the kitchen and master bedroom are not drains too well. We had to buy our own coffee maker since we could not get the one in the kitchen to work
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet home in East Dennis
This home was exactly as described . Immaculate to walk into. Had hard time getting key lock to open and there was no back up key. After 3 phone calls got the right person who knew the trick to open lock box. Home is spacious and rooms were good size. I would live there year round If I could. Growing up on the cape is hard to go back and not have your family home anymore and have to rent a place. But loved our t iij me there and would recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

bernard j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beach vacation
Place was clean and very easy to access beach. Exactly what the listing says. There maybe some poison ivy near parking spots. Just a heads up. Nice place overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Riva S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
This house is in a GREAT location. A short walk to the beach, quiet neighborhood, short walk or drive into town for ice cream. Our family spent 10 days here and really enjoyed ourselves. The property manager was VERY responsive both to easy questions (is there recycling?) and more complicated problems like what to do with the food in the fridge when there was a power outage in the neighborhood (she offered to bring us ice and a cooler!).
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of property
Short walk to beach. Home was adequately furnished. Mattresses on bed were not comfortable and the yard was not mowed. The deck had a lot of tree debris on it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Awesome!
I have stayed at this house the past two summers with the same group of friends and we have loved it. The house is very close to Mayflower beach, so you can walk back and forth in about 5-10 minutes. We dropped off some of our heavier stuff (coolers, chairs, etc) and then dropped off the car at home to save on parking. Aside from the proximity, the house is a little old, but has all the essentials. The outdoor shower has been our favorite aspect. Additionally, there is a nice little yard and deck area to hang out and grill/play games after a long day at beach. Finally, the house is relatively secluded. We are a younger crowd and can be louder at night, so this was perfect for us. Overall, both stays were great. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Nice location
We enjoyed our stay this past week and have reserved it for next week also.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Gail C.

Nice home
Nice home in a good location. Needs a few more kitchen bowls. Glad there is a path to cut the walk down. Love Bayview beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Inuka B.

Amazing memories were made here!
Nice comfortable house. Great deck to hang with friends and family. Yard was perfect for corn hole. Lovely short walk to the beach. Close to all that Dennis has to offer. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Cassandra K.

Exactly what we needed for a long weekend!
Overall we had a great stay! The house was equipped with everything we needed and it was perfect distance from the beach. We had some issues with the guest bathroom shower and the living room fan, but other than that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Chris T.

The basement was partially flooded and smelled mouldy. The lick box code didn't work for one box.
It's in need of upkeep and repair. Not a problem with the cleaning staff but with the owner's attention to the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Great place
Beds were comfortable, plenty of amenities and kitchen ware, v close to beach, porch was nice, but the grill was v dirty. Better labeling of cabinets and instructions on what to do with trach and recycyling would help
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Jonathan R.

Great Potential, poor upkeep
Pros: - 1/3 of a mile from the beach - Interior was clean and well kept Cons: - Beach has no public parking, resident sticker was required so you had to walk, or go to Mayflower beach where parking was twenty five dollars a day. - Outside of the house was unusable. There was a dead squirrel on the deck, the grass was up to my children's knees, and the trees were growing far enough into the driveway that we couldn't drive in and out without the branches dragging down the side of our vehicle. Overall the house was ok, the amenities were ok, but the property itself was just unkempt and seemingly ignored. The local beach was great, and was the driving factory behind renting this property, but for the price I would try a different location next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Julio M.

Old house, but cozy and super-quiet
Another family and us, all with young kids, spent the weekend in Cape Cod in this property and had a great time. We were a bit reluctant at first to book this property because some of the older reviews, but they seem obsolete at this point. The fact that we booked the trip last minute, and that this house offered immediate booking, made us pick it. No regrets. The house is simple and old (mostly noticeable in the kitchen utensils) but otherwise very comfortable and very affordable. The beds were very comfy as far as I can tell, so was the couch. The backyard was good to spend some time out, and the grill was of excellent quality. Heating was good too; the house maintained a warm temperature even when it was chilly outside. The house is located in a super-quiet area, right in the middle of trees, which was good for us: perfect for the kids to sleep in peacefully, and perfect to not worry about them making noise within the house. Also a nice area to watch stars from as there were no lights around. The location was convenient, as it was located in the middle of Cape Cod, which made trips to anywhere a reasonably short ride. A downside is that we somehow expected to find leftovers from previous visitors, like oil and other basic kitchen supplies, as is common in many other temporary accommodations, but found nothing. Another downside is that late departure is available but they charge you a fee (around $30) to take advantage of it -- even when it's clear that nobody else will show up -- whereas other properties won't do this. The last downside is that if you plan on having late dinner in the living room while other people sleep, the noise from the living room will certainly get to the sleeping rooms and might not be pleasant for them. Anyway: all in all, recommended; would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Great Cape House!
This is a great property to rent on the cape. It's an easy walk to Mayflower Beach. The amenities were great, and very well kept! Would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016