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Historical home built in 1680 with modern convenience & original charm

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Interior
TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5162 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Sandwich, MA
  • Thornton W. Burgess Museum
    1 min walk
  • The Dunbar Tea Shop
    4 min walk
  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station
    15 min drive
  • Falmouth, MA (FMH-Otis Air National Guard Base)
    25 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.

Historical home built in 1680 with modern convenience & original charm

Water Street Retreat

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Step back through time with a stay at this charming cedar shake home, first built in 1680 - yes, 1680. Guests can expect modern convenience in the full kitchen and updated bathroom, right alongside characterful details such as sloped hardwood floors, an old-style, “good morning” staircase, low ceilings, antique accents, and artwork painted by the owner herself adorning the walls.

In the kitchen, the chef will find stainless steel appliances perfectly complement the butcher block countertops and exposed beams, and the formal, sun-filled dining room offers the perfect spot for a home-cooked meal. Spend time together in the living room streaming the latest release on TV, playing a board game, or reading a good book courtesy of the on-hand library. Use the free WiFi and desk in the sunny study to complete any remote work or grab a quick catnap on the daybed. When it’s time to venture out, the home is a quick walk to central Sandwich shopping, dining, and amenities. Town Neck Beach is a little over a mile away, with other attractions like golf, nature reserves, museums, farm stands, and the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard an easy drive.

At the end of the day, you’ll find two charming bedrooms at the top of the stairs, each featuring painted and stenciled hardwood floors and a view of Shawme Lake from the window nook. Memories have been made in this delightful home since 1680 - it’s time to add yours to the bunch.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guests’ personal accounts.
The owner lives onsite and her vehicle will be present as well.
Detached garage in the back of the property is not for guest use. This is the owner’s art studio.
The pond is great for kayaking, boating, and fishing. You must bring your own equipment.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 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 Thornton W. Burgess Museum. An arcade/games room is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Steps from Thornton W. Burgess Museum and Hoxie House
Historical home built in 1680 with modern convenience & original charm offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. 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: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,748 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 - 25

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 C0418132610

Property is also known as

96382

Historical home built in 1680 with modern convenience & original charm Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Bobbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
1680's quaint with no central AC
This 1680's house is fabulously landscaped and quaintly decorated with pretty pieces of art. The online listing states that the house has air conditioning yet there is no central AC and the AC is only partial as the house has 4 window units that cannot run at the same time. There is no AC in the bathroom or the room downstairs with the daybed. Furthermore, the AC units were removed for the online pictures which is misleading. The ceilings are extremely low in parts of the house such as the doorways, kitchen, and upstairs bedrooms. I am 5'8 and hit my head four times entering the house. My husband is 6'6 and had to bend over to walk in the kitchen, through doorways, and in the upstairs bedroom. The floors in the kitchen and living room are extremely slanted. The stairs are steep and have uneven step heights which are dangerous for children, elderly, and sleep walkers. It is almost impossible to bring suitcases up the stairs. There are no privacy curtains that close all of the way in one of the upstairs bedrooms so I recommend bringing a sleeping mask to block the light. One of the upstairs bedrooms has the scent of moth balls and there are tiny spiders and webs in the nooks and crannies of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home for certain age groups
Margaret was lovely and it was clean, cool enough in the summer, plenty of hot water for showers with lovely private green space to eat outside. The rooms were spacious with lots of natural light and a good location for the village. The locking system was tricky and the deadbolt on the other back door needs to be fixed. A kitchen trash can would be helpful as would a house number you could read from the street. The back door is short so taller folks need to duck. The home would not work for a young family nor older folks as the stairs to two of the bedrooms are very tricky, we left our suitcases on the first floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape cod vacay
Great experience. The house and surrounding gardens were both immaculate and welcoming. Beautiful historical house with modern kitchen and bathroom. We were fortunate enough to meet the host who was welcoming and great to visit with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Urs B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Históric place
It was really nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023