our home on the cape

Enjoy a Cape Cod vacation or wedding at this scenic, secluded rental property in Orleans, Massachusetts. Overlooking Pleasant Bay, you'll be just minutes from the National Seashore, shops in downtown Chatham, and some of the finest golf courses on the Cape. Scroll down to read more about this fantastic property.

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our home on the cape

Welcome home

When they're not sharing their home with guests, Chris and Andrea live on this lovely, private acre in Orleans, MA. As such, this beautiful Cape Cod rental is cared for like a primary residence. Furnished with pieces from Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn, the decor is modern and comfortable. High end appliances, counters and cabinets appoint a fully stocked chef's kitchen. Luxurious memory foam mattresses in each of the three bedrooms ensure a good night's sleep for up to 8 guests.

The owners also offer Xfinity Blast WiFi (105 Mbps), a Sonos sound system that pipes your playlists throughout the house, and Smart HDTVs with access to their personal movie collection. There's even an Xbox One in the kids' bedroom and a Wii in the living room, just in case it rains. Check out the amenities page to see more!

OCEAN VIEW

Enjoy views of Pleasant Bay throughout the house. Or walk five minutes down the road to the town landing and see it first hand. The National Seashore is also just a short drive away.

Chef's kitchen

Whether you're cooking on the imported Italian Verona stove, preparing a quick lunch with the panini maker, or blending up a cocktail in the Vitamix, you will appreciate this well stocked kitchen.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

Bocce, badminton, gas grill, outdoor seating, a large, open lawn and ocean breezes make for a wonderful end to a day at the beach. A brand new enclosed outdoor shower with dog wash awaits in the backyard.

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Outdoor dining table with banquette seating from the aptly named Chatham Collection at Pottery Barn — Outdoor dining table with banquette seating from the aptly named Chatham Collection at Pottery Barn

Imported Italian Verona gas stove, Boos cutting block and full complement of kitchen utensils

Open concept dining area with table and seating from Restoration Hardware

Comfortable lounge area with sofa and accent tables from Pottery Barn. Apple TV, digital cable box and Nintendo Wii pictured — Comfortable lounge area with sofa and accent tables from Pottery Barn. Apple TV, digital cable box and Nintendo Wii pictured

Vintage, high quality board and cards games from Restoration Hardware

Master bedroom, comfy chair with ottoman overlooking Pleasant Bay, wall mounted A/C pictured

Master bedroom, 50" Samsung Smart TV with AppleTV, HBO Go, Netflix, owners' extensive movie collection

Master bedroom, king-sized bed with cooling dual gel memory foam mattress — Master bedroom, king-sized bed with cooling dual gel memory foam mattress

First floor bedroom with queen storage bed from Pottery Barn. Sonos speaker and wall mounted A/C pictured

First floor bedroom closet, additional chair for dining table pictured

Spacious kids bedroom with large closet and multiple views of Pleasant Bay w/ wall mounted A/C

Kids bedroom, twin bed with memory foam trundle, overlooking Pleasant Bay — Kids bedroom, twin bed with memory foam trundle, overlooking Pleasant Bay

Kids bedroom, twin bed with memory foam trundle extended

Kids bedroom, second twin with trundle, also overlooking the Bay

Second floor bathroom, vanity table from Pottery Barn and Sonos speaker pictured

Second floor bathroom shower with new shower head and handheld fixtures

Downstairs bookshelf with fun vacation reads for the whole family, Sonos speaker pictured

Xbox One and Samsung Smart HDTV in kids' bedroom, football, hockey and racing games included

Downstairs full bathroom with shower identical to second floor pictured above

Pet friendly for well behaved animals, Finn and Scout (part owners of the house) sleeping off a long walk at Jackknife beach

Views of Pleasant Bay from the back yard

Views of Pleasant Bay from the master balcony

Brand new enclosed outdoor shower with doggie wash

Large yard, great for games and BBQ (grill, bocce, badminton, football and frisbee included)

Professionally landscaped yard and gardens with well water supplied irrigation

Secluded at the end of a long private road, with large garage and spacious driveway

Just a five minute walk from the town landing (very convenient if you're bringing a boat)

Finn stretching in the master bedroom comfy chair that has the best view of the Bay

Finn and Scout waking up on a sunny Cape morning

Scout reflecting on the general awesomeness of life on the Cape

Beaches

Cape Cod is blessed with some of the most sublime beaches in the Northeast. Chris and Andrea's personal favorite is scenic Nauset Light Beach along the National Seashore in Eastham. They also love taking their golden retrievers down to Jackknife Beach along the south edge of Pleasant Bay in Chatham for a stroll and a swim. If you're partial to the warmer, gentler water of the bay side, Skaket beach is right nearby in Orleans. The best part? All of these are less than 15 minutes away from the house!

Beaches

If you're a naturalist or photographer, you'll enjoy an abundance of scenery in Orleans and the surrounding Cape Cod communities (a few of Andrea's snapshots from this year and last above). As you can see, there's great whale and dolphin watching tours that leave daily and you could spend an entire vacation exploring the National Seashore alone. While it's a bit further up the coast (about a 20 minute drive from the house), Coast Guard beach is frequently ranked as a "top 10" beach in the United States... definitely worth a day trip!

A word about wildlife: Chris and Andrea love their dogs, and their dogs love the Cape (Finn and Scout, ears flying in a chilly winter breeze at Nauset Light Beach, pictured above). Pets are welcome, but we do ask that owners use discretion when deciding to bring their furry children along. Renters are liable for any infestation or damage incurred by pets. There will be additional paperwork to sign that will further delineate these conditions.

Entertainment

There's certainly no shortage of things to do in Orleans, Chatham and surrounding communities. From whale watching, paddle boarding and sailing, to golf, dining and shopping... there's truly something for everybody. We can't cover everything here, so be sure to check out the Chamber of Commerce Sites for Chatham and Orleans to start planning your itinerary.

Entertainment

Dining

Cape Cod Casual

There is a rich variety of dining options on the Cape. You'll find fresh seafood just about anywhere you stop. Chris and Andrea recommend Rock Harbor Grill in Orleans for an upscale grill experience, Land Ho! is fantastic if you're in the mood for a festively decorated dive with tasty food, or try Del Mar in Chatham if you're keen for something trendier. Of course, you can always buy a bunch of lobsters and have a seafood bake right at the house!

GolF

private & public

If you're visiting acquaintances with a membership to Eastward Ho, you'll be playing the finest golf course on Cape Cod (in fact, you can see it from the master bedroom balcony across Pleasant Bay). The house is just a few minutes east of Cape Cod National Course Club (another private course). Just beyond that, you'll find the public Port and Starboard links (two courses) at the Captains Golf Course in Harwich.

Shopping

Chatham & Provincetown

Chris and Andrea love Orleans, but when it's time to shop, it's hard to beat scenic Main Street in Chatham, just a few minutes down the road. Chatham has an incredible variety of small shops and galleries, and many excellent cafes and restaurants. Provincetown is 40 minutes north of Orleans, and also has innumerable eclectic spots to shop and dine. You can easily lose a whole day there.