A Piece of Cotuit History - Walk to Beaches in Barnstable

An Enjoyable Stay in Cotuit

Bill M. (Boston, MA)
Review submitted: July 19, 2011   Date of arrival: July 6, 2011

I booked a week with my family (9 people in all, and had a very nice time. The house is huge and sprawling, and we were able to easily accommodate everyone. It was a hot week when we were there, but there were fans in every room to keep cool at night. The dining table is big enough for 10, and the outdoor porch is a great place for coffee in the morning. It's a close walk to the General Store, and the back yard is a nice size. A close drive to several beaches; Ropes Beach is just down the street, but not the best for swimming.

There's a full kitchen for cooking, washer/dryer, and a gas grill on the patio. A large parlor area with old and fairly comfortable furniture has a 19" screen TV with basic cable, and there is wireless internet to keep connected. 4 bathrooms (3 have clawfoot tubs) and 1 shower. The downstairs shower is usable, but a little rustic. The grounds are well-maintained, with plenty of greenery and parking for 3 cars.

Overall, it made for a great vacation. The best part was that there are 5 bedrooms, and even an extra 'studio' bedroom downstairs with a comfortable sleeping cot, so you are not crammed in terms of sleeping areas, or having to fold out sleep sofas in makeshift bedrooms. It's well-located off Rte 28; traffic outside might be a little noisy from time to time, but overall it is not a problem.

The property manager was very helpful and available, and easy to work with. A good spot for a family vacation in a rustic but comfortable environment. We had a great time!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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A wonderful getaway

Xpoisis (Somerville, MA)
Review submitted: July 6, 2011   Date of arrival: July 2, 2011

In addition to the charms of delightful small-town Cotuit, the house itself has plenty of charm itself! All three generations of us enjoyed our stay in this conveniently located yet somehow still secluded spot. Naturally, with the charms of an old house come certain minor issues (we were unable to locate a light to illuminate the patio outside, and despite the quaintness of the clawfoot bathtubs, we all ended up waiting for the shower), but they're far outweighed by the potential for fun for all ages. In fact, despite the various attractions nearby, we found ourselves spending quite a bit of our vacation simply enjoying the house. Heartily recommended!

Sean, from Somerville, MA

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great house, lots of privacy

Review submitted: July 6, 2011   Date of arrival: June 25, 2011

We had a great week and the house worked perfectly for our needs. Everyone kept telling me it was a great house – we especially liked the layout (gave everyone some privacy) and the large yard for the kids to play in (with the favorite swings included!).

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