Walk to Skaket Beach

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Private backyard, fire pit, grill to the right of screened in porch.

Backyard - firepit, outdoor shower, and clothesline.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

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Parking available
Dryer
Pet friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Orleans, MA

Skaket Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Rock Harbor Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Ocean Edge Golf Club
‪10 min drive‬
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
‪31 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 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4 - upstairs left room

2 Double Beds and 1 Twin 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

Located less than half a mile from Skaket Beach, this 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home is great for one or two families! Pet friendly, up to 2 dogs. 9 beds (full or twin). Can sleep up to 13 people if you choose. * Standard occupancy 8 - an additional fee for extra persons will be assessed at check-out. Check In Time: 3:00pm. Check Out Time: 10:00am. Outdoor shower, screened in porch, and firepit. Toddler supplies - 2 Pack-n-Plays (with sheets and blankets) and 2 booster seats. Quiet street with views of marsh and ocean from the cul-de-sac. Kid-friendly, clean, and comfortable with many amenities provided including towels, sheets, and beach towels. Limited supply of paper products and toiletries.
Pantry contains spices and other items for your use. Some beach chairs and sand toys in shed. Some bikes for use found in the cellar, along with a ping pong table, magnetic dart board, hockey table, and punching bag. For the price, this house is a bargain!

There’s a door at the bottom of the upstairs for extra privacy. Every bedroom has a closet, and a dresser for each bed. Enjoy our family room with dining area, large fireplace, and screened-in porch attached. Bright and breezy kitchen. Private backyard. outdoor shower, fire-pit, and shed for storage.

Walk to beautiful, family-oriented, Skaket Beach on Cape Cod Bay with warm water swimming, tidal flats for walking, snack bar, bath-house and beautiful sunsets. Quaint center of town within a mile or so from restaurants, groceries, mini-golf, ice-cream, shopping and more. Town hosts a team in the popular Cape Cod Baseball League. About 1 mile to deep sea fishing at Rock Harbor. Cape Cod Bike Trail is about ½ mile away and is the mid-point of the 24 mile trail. About 3 miles to Nauset Beach on the ocean side. Short distance to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Lower-Cape location provides easy access to cinemas, whale watching, art galleries, theaters, golf courses and more between Provincetown and Hyannis.

Here are some of our favorite activities in or near Orleans:

*Chocolate Sparrow for breakfast, coffee, ice cream, and candy counter
*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 & Welfleet), Fort Hill (Eastham) and MA Audubon Society (Wellfleet)
*The Land-Ho and Yardarm restaurants
*Plays at the Academy of Performing Arts (Orleans)
*Wellfleet Drive-In
*Sunsets at Skaket Beach
*Walking around Provincetow.
*Brewster General Store for penny candy and gifts - put a quarter into the piano for music!

Property manager

Lisa Desmarais

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

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

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number C0097012240

About the neighborhood

Orleans

Located in Orleans, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Orleans Bowling Center, or check out an event or a game at Veterans Field. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Orleans, MA

What's nearby

Skaket Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Orleans Bowling Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Rock Harbor Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Ocean Edge Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
Nauset Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬4 min drive
‪The Knack - ‬5 min drive
‪Hog Island Beer Co. - ‬18 min walk
‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Skaket Beach pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Walk to Skaket Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Skaket Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Skaket Beach located?

This family-friendly Orleans vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Skaket Beach. Orleans Bowling Center and Rock Harbor Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Dec 4, 2024

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

Orleans vacation rental

My family has stayed here for several years at Thanksgiving. The location is perfect for us as it is a very short walk to my sisters home. It is clean and spacious and works for our family of children, parents and grand parents.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura s.

Oct 25, 2024

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

Fun weekend with family

My family of 5 plus my parents had a wonderful weekend in Orleans. The house was perfect and the walk to the beach was enjoyable for our dogs. Would definitely look to rent again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Jul 2, 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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Florence, MA

Jul 23, 2023

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

Comfortable home near beach

Our family really enjoyed our week. The house was very comfortable and walking distance to Skaket beach. The beds were very comfortable!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heide K.

Jul 7, 2024

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

Wonderful stay in Orleans

This is our second time at this property. We brought our extended family for a beach vacation over the busy holiday week. This property has something for everyone - a short walk to the beach, space/items for children and infants, and a great fire pit. The beds were comfortable and there was enough hot water for us all to have a warm shower! We highly recommend this property and had a blast!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Nov 29, 2023

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

Thanksgiving visit to Cape Cod

It was a lovely stay for my family we were just one street away from my sister. Only minor issue was we could only find one remote for the TV

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

May 3, 2023

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

Close to beach, quiet and comfortable

We had a very comfortable long weekend near Skaket Beach. The property was well equipped and comfortable. The kids loved the table games, board games, and vintage books!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Apr 16, 2023

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

Great trip!

Great house, great location and really great hosts! The house was stocked up so far beyond my expectations, with very thoughtful items. And comfortable beds! We had so much fun taking our dog out onto the flats at Skaket beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Massachusetts

Jul 9, 2022

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

Great location, very family friendly

Our family and a handful of late teens had a great week! The house had everything we needed and the vintage stove worked perfectly. Very close to Skaket Beach and a short drive to Nauset. Love that sheets and an assortment of towels were included.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary A.

Feb 26, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Jul 7, 2023

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

Family Fun

This was our second year at this house. Both times parents, grandparents and children were really able to relax and enjoy ourselves. The location is super convenient; easy walk to a great beach and short drive to the town and shopping. (The only thing missing is a dishwasher.)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Aug 5, 2023

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

Nice house, great location

We booked this for two families plus my older father to celebrate his 80th birthday. It was large enough for us all to spend time together inside or have space outside to spread out. Not fancy, but everything was to a good standard. Outdoor shower is always nice to have. The main feature is location, a short walk to Skaket beach or the rail trail. House is on a quiet private street that feels secluded, but a very short drive to stores, restaurants and the Firebirds baseball field. Nauset Beach also close if you want an ocean side beach. We were happy with it and would stay there again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sofia K.

Sep 2, 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

10/10 Excellent

Heide K.

Sep 18, 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

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Sep 8, 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

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Aug 6, 2022

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

Excellent Stay

Great home in a great location. The home had everything you need. Loved having breakfast on the screened-in porch each morning. My son loved the outdoor shower. The teens could go to the beach on their own with just a 10 min walk. We had easy access to many great places on the Cape. Bike trail nearby. Great value. Very comfortable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Jul 17, 2022

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

Perfect Week!

My family has long loved this part of Cape Cod. Skatet Beach is very friendly to young children who are learning to get comfortable in the water. The house itself was all we could hope for and more. The upstairs bedrooms were bigger than we expected. The back yard offered a great space for kids to play. The screened porch would have gotten more use, except the evening breezes kept the bugs away, so we tended to be outside. There were plenty of rooms so we never felt cramped for space. We lucked out with perfect beach weather every day! We all hope to return to Gull Lane soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

robin c., Belmont, Ma

Jul 3, 2022

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

Great stay

Great house, safe yard for our dog. Absolutely everything you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William N. S.

Jun 30, 2022

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

Wonderful Beach House

Orleans is just the ideal Cape Cod area and this house is in the perfect spot to enjoy all the great locations of the Upper Cape. It is an older house that is terrifically well maintained and cared for. Well-equipped and furnished with all you might need even including a top rate ping pong table! We took advantage of the short walk to the beach, wonderful neighborhood walks and easy access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. There are many nature conservation areas (local and state) and the National Seashore sites not too far a drive away. Lisa and Dennis were very responsive to our inquires and they were easy to work with. Certainly recommend this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

May 24, 2022

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

Our favorite place on the Cape

We love everything about this place. Absolutely everything you need, a short walk (or bike ride) to a beautiful quiet beach on the bay side. Oysters from Orleans Seafood, sunset on the water, and perfect for paddleboarding.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

May 15, 2022

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

Adorable family getaway

Very family friendly cottage! Bed rooms are large! Tons of beds and space. Short walk to skaket beach, it has everything you could need for a fun get away with family! We would definitely stay here again, owners are very nice and communicative!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Apr 23, 2022

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

Great location!

We stayed in this house in April. We had 8 people from ages 5 to 85. The house had two bedrooms downstairs which was perfect for the older people in our group. The bedrooms upstairs are very big and everyone had space. This is an older house so it is not in pristine condition, but with that said it is a perfect house for a family with active children. I did not have to worry about my grandson breaking anything expensive. The yard is a very good size and the shed had activities. My grandsons tried out everything. We wanted badly to have a campfire but the winds were blowing the whole week we were there. I picked this house mainly because the basement seemed like it would be an awesome place for the grandsons, but they were not impressed with it. Which was fine because then they spent more time out in the yard. Location makes this house great. We were close to the beach. We had many options of restaurants close by to pick up food to bring back to the house. Shaw's in a short drive. The kitchen is small but we did manage to cook Easter dinner. There is an air fryer which we used daily. The kitchen had everything we need except for a meat thermometer and a shot glass. Sad that the first thing I needed to find was a shot glass! When we arrived all the beds need to be made up. There were plenty of sheets and pillow cases. My biggest problem was there were only a few wash clothes so I found myself running a load of laundry everyday. The bathroom supplies were the best of any house I have ever stayed at. Shampoo, conditioner, wipes, toothbrushes and paste. Anything you keep in your bathroom was there. And enough toilet paper it reminded me of the Covid day shortages when everyone stock piled! When you arrive if you look for the lock box it is small and not on the door. At first we could not find it but we managed to find the lock box in the shed. So the lockbox is very small and it is on the farthest post on the porch away from the door. I finally saw it on day 2! There are plenty of beach towels and chairs. We managed to build a sandcastle using the supplies in the shed. We cooked steaks on the grill. We would stay in this house again. It was easy communicating with Lisa using the VRBO app.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mattie K.

Dec 27, 2021

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

Had a good time despite lousy weather.

Very good location. Easy to get to. Place was well stocked with bedding add-ons, utensils, board games, and personal items. The only problem some of us had was with the soft mattresses.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

Dec 7, 2021

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

Great house

Quiet, classic cape neighborhood. Short walk to Skaket beach. House was clean and had everything we needed. Host was easy to communicate with, kind and easy-going. Bedrooms bigger than we envisioned. Definitely recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise F., Maynard, MA

Nov 26, 2021

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

Great family house!

We had plenty of room to spread out with our seven grown children. Such a fantastic location, walking to Skaket beach and so close to shops!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Desmarais

We've owned this home ever since our daughters were toddlers, and have enjoyed creating memories of our time together - from hiking beautiful trails, walking the frozen tidal flats at Skaket Beach during the winter, riding on the Bike Trail, and so much more. We hope that our guests also create their own special and cherished memories while staying at our home!

Why they chose this property

Our family has owned this home ever since it was built over 45 years ago. 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

Our home is carefree, no fuss, and extremely homey. I love the formica kitchen countertops from my childhood where many ice cream sundaes were made. I love the vintage stove that's still putting out home cooked meals. I love how you can hang out in any room and it's comfortable and cozy. Our home is well-used and well-loved, and is suited for families and friends of any age. It's well cared for and clean, and stocked with plenty of amenities you didn't know you needed!