Pristine, carefully restored, 1700s farmhouse, inground pool, private 3 acres

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Beautiful eight foot deep in-ground pool.

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6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 124200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Barnstable, MA

Cape Codder Water Park10 min drive
Cape Cod Melody Tent10 min drive
Craigville Beach12 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2 (blue)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 6 (blue)

1 Twin Bed

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bedroom 2 & 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bedrooms 4 & 5

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

**New to rental market as of January 2019** Welcome to the William Marston House circa 1780, located conveniently in the Village of Marstons Mills! This magnificent, historic home was previously operated as an inn and has been restored over the last fifteen years into an updated, beautifully-maintained family home. With its six bedrooms and five baths, the house comfortably sleeps twelve people. A large eat-in kitchen accommodates a crowd, while a formal dining room and an outdoor patio offer more dining options. The shaded patio and large in-ground pool overlook Mill Pond and ten acres of conservation land.

The three acre property offers guests beautiful views, a perennial flower gardens and lush lawns -- a peaceful, private setting conveniently located next to ammenities and Cape attractions. Village shops and library are walking distance, Stop & Shop grocery store is under a one-mile drive, and the nearest beach is just under two miles. Main street shopping and dining is just a short drive away, which includes the Osterville Village (5 minutes) and Mashpee Commons (10 minutes). A beach pass will be included with your rental, allowing you access to eight Barnstable Town beaches -- some of the most beautiful beaches on the Cape!

THE HOUSE: The +4500 square foot house has 12 rooms. The first floor includes a summer kitchen, an eat-in kitchen, dining room, den, large living room with baby grand piano, and a sun-room that overlooks the patio and pool area. On one side of the house, the second floor has five bedrooms, which includes one 2-bedroom suite and three full bathrooms. The other side of the house has a bright and airy master suite with beautiful views of the pond. The property manager lives on-site in separate dwelling. Whether it's a family vacation, or a peaceful retreat for artist, photographers, yoga etc this is the perfect place for a cape cod escape.

Please no smoking of any kind and due to the original hard wood floors we must ask that you keep your pets at home. Thank you :)

Property manager

Dennis Moynihan

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Please no more the six children allowed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number C0101290200

About the neighborhood

Marstons Mills

Located in Marstons Mills, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Cape Cod Melody Tent is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Cape Codder Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park. Stand Up & Paddle Cape Cod and Mashpee River Reservation are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Barnstable, MA

What's nearby

Cotuit Center for the Arts - 3 min drive
Cape Codder Water Park - 10 min drive
Cape Cod Melody Tent - 10 min drive
Hyannis Harbor - 12 min drive
Craigville Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Hyannis Transportation Center - 21 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 13 min walk
Cape Cod Coffee Roasters - 7 min drive
Osterville Fish Market - 2 min drive
Honey Dew Donuts - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pristine, carefully restored, 1700s farmhouse, inground pool, private 3 acres have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pristine, carefully restored, 1700s farmhouse, inground pool, private 3 acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pristine, carefully restored, 1700s farmhouse, inground pool, private 3 acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pristine, carefully restored, 1700s farmhouse, inground pool, private 3 acres?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Pristine, carefully restored, 1700s farmhouse, inground pool, private 3 acres located?

Located in the heart of Marstons Mills, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cotuit Center for the Arts, Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course, and Stand Up & Paddle Cape Cod. Cape Cod Beaches and Loop Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

susan o.

Sep 14, 2023

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

Best vacation rental we've had - but not perfect for very young kids

This property is as beautiful as it looks online. If anything, with its lush grounds and gardens, it surpasses the description. The location was ideal for enjoying a different beach each day and close proximity to shopping, restaurants and exploring the Cape. I could go on and on about the pluses of this well-stocked, welcoming home but other reviewers have amply covered them. Instead, I'll share thoughts that may be of interest to families with children under 5. We vacation with kids 1-, 2- and 5-years old. We were thrilled to walk into the entry room and discover a fantastic multi-storied, fully furnished dollhouse full of intricate details. However, any dollhouse with truly tiny pots, pans and other features may pose a choking hazard for children under 3 -- even if they always have adult eyes on them. Parents know that supervised toddlers can still put something in their mouths faster than you can say "sleight of hand." If we could have moved the dollhouse into an area that we could restrict to the 5-year-old and adults, we would have. But, it was too large to move so we had to be super cautious. Finally, the swimming pool. The back door of the entry room leads to the backyard, patio and pool. The door was easy for our 5-year-old to open and there was no alarm. Fortunately, our 5-year-old is a proficient swimmer and she understood why she should not go outside without an adult. But, be aware that access to a pool is a consideration to plan for.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Leah M.

Aug 29, 2023

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

Multi-family stay

Farmhouse with pool great setting for family. Lots of space for privacy among multiple families. Warm host with attention to detail. Somewhat hard for small children/babies to navigate space and bathrooms, but overall a very nice place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Aug 16, 2023

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

Perfect week on the Cape

We had a wonderful stay at the William Marston home. It was a beautiful home and we all appreciated the interior decorating and antiques. The house is spacious for 12 of us (some children) and we were all able to eat meals together at the kitchen table! The master bedroom was perfect for a baby and toddler to be in the room with parents as there was plenty of space! We appreciated the attention to detail throughout the house. All of the tissue boxes had a bow or flower made out of tissue and the bathrooms were stocked with shampoos, soaps, and conditioners. No need to bring your own bath towels as they had many on hand. We loved the large pool with floats, which got a lot of use! Though the pool was not heated, it was certainly refreshing! The back porch and patio were lovely where we spent most days and nights. Within walking distance is the Fig Tree Cafe, which we all agreed was delicious for breakfast. Also the pond is a short walk where you can view swans! There are many beaches to go to within a 10-20 minute drive. The house offered 4 beach chairs, which was useful with our large group. It's a short ride to other small towns like Hyannis, Osterville, and Chatham. We recommend all and would love to have visited more because each town was cuter than the next. When we come back to Cape Cod, we would love to stay here again as it fits all of our families' needs. We'd recommend 100%! The Hart/Starkey Families

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., Walpole

Aug 14, 2023

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

Fabulous Family vacation on the Cape

Our week here was fabulous! The house was terrific in the multiple spaces it offered for our group of 9 adults and several who visited during the day. It took us a little while to remember where every room was located and which staircase to use-an indication of how large the house is and how perfect it is for a group. The outdoor covered patio overlooking the pool was great and we ate lunch and dinner out there most days. It was wonderful to have a pool at the house! The yard was great–we enjoyed multiple family corn hole tournaments. The indoor porch was a favorite place for early risers to have coffee, the formal dining room was used for playing cards, and we had a jigsaw puzzle going in the piano room. The bedrooms and most bathrooms are upstairs - there is a half bathroom downstairs which was helpful to avoid going up and down stairs a lot. This is a 1780 original farmhouse so people need to be comfortable with the narrow and somewhat steep stairs. The kitchen is well stocked with pans, utensils, etc and there is a brand-new gas grill on the patio. Not only was the house fabulous, but Dennis (the property manager) was outstanding. He went out of his way to answer questions beforehand and after we arrived. We were celebrating a birthday and he was incredibly helpful and flexible in making it a special experience in many ways. He gave us local suggestions and made sure that everything was perfect–the best property manager we’ve worked with in all of our travels!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thayer S., New London ct

Jul 30, 2023

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

summer vacation

the property is gorgeous and well mantained, perfect for children overall. Close to lots of beaches and other things to do. the pool was a life saver in the hot weather and the yard is large for games. The kitchen has everything you need as well which was helpful. the property manager lives on site and was wonderful and attentive yet respectful of privacy. He truly made the stay more enjoyable.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dennis Moynihan

Why they chose this property

Centrally located yet private and secluded, this property has something that will appeal to everyone.

What makes this property unique

A fabulous view over a private seven acre pond from the pool area and the master bedroom provides an ever-changing panorama of Osprey arriving from South America to build their nests and feed their young all summer long, fish ladders used by tens of thousands of herring heading up Marstons Mills river to spawn, Swans raising their young just offshore from the house, many variety of ducks, and acres of water willow providing nesting areas for many other species of birds.