Fabulous 4 BR on huge lot, 200 yards to shark-free beach, 8 min walk to downtown
Harwich, Barnstable County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Fabulous 4 BR on huge lot, 200 yards to shark-free beach, 8 min walk to downtown Seawind is a well maintained and and updated year-round, air-conditioned home. Built in 1985, it comes with every amenity, including a very well equipped kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms (3 with TVs), two decks, 4 TVs in total, Xfinity cable / PVR, a large dining room table for 8, and all within earshot of the beautiful...
Fabulous 4 BR on huge lot, 200 yards to shark-free beach, 8 min walk to downtown Seawind is a well maintained and and updated year-round, air-conditioned home. Built in 1985, it comes with every amenity, including a very well equipped kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms (3 with TVs), two decks, 4 TVs in total, Xfinity cable / PVR, a large dining room table for 8, and all within earshot of the beautiful sandy Atlantic Avenue Beach on the very warm waters of Nantucket Sound. Plus 10 beach chairs, a beach wagon, 2 beach umbrellas - all things you don't need to bring!Seawind's configuration is absolutely perfect for a larger family with grand parents, two families to share, or a family with a live in nanny / au pair. with bedrooms and bathrooms / showers on 2 floors, allowing for some privacy and separation if desired. Set well back from the road and somewhat secluded on the largest lot in the neighborhood, Seawind is situated on the *actual site* of the historical Campground meetings - more on that later - offering plenty of room to throw frisbees or play catch or volleyball and keep youngsters safe from traffic.Close to EVERYTHING. The beach is a 3 minute walk - 4 minutes with toddlers. There are 5 exceptional restaurants including a James Beard / Zagat featured chef, the Cape's best sandwich shop, the Cape's best pizza, numerous coffee shops, a Dunkin and a CVS, all within a 4 to 8 minute walk. Past guests include Hollywood stars (Denis Leary has rented twice) and NFL players (tight end for the Texans / Jets).The house has been rented half summers since 1992 and 10 weeks a summer since the kids hit college a dozen years ago - but is new to this site. You can find past references and reviews on another site by searching "Harwich Port" and "Seawind". Our guests are almost always 50-75% repeat guests (4 weeks of 2020 so far), which says a lot. We'll make significant efforts to ensure you have a fabulous stay and become one of or regulars! Please don't hesitate to call for more photos or information: gpitchford @ deltamanagement . com. GREEN / SUSTAINABILITY:Professionally, I'm fully engaged in helping to drive a transition to a low carbon economy in Canada, while trying to walk the talk in Cape Cod - and making it easy for our guests to do the same. All our electricity is from all renewable sources (wind / solar), our lighting is 95% LEDs, and we try to make it easier for you to have a greener vacation with recycling bins and pick up, as well as great grocery bins you can use to eliminate all bags when shopping. All the appliances are the lowest energy consumers available, (or were when purchased) and we practice "green" landscaping: no fertilizers and longer grass to fully eliminate the need for watering the last 7 seasons. The Cape is a very special place - we try to do our best to keep it that way - both for my own future grand-children (I hope will come soon!) - and for yours. HOUSE DETAILS:The house is about 2000 sf of living space: 2 full stories with four bedrooms, 2.5 baths and outdoor shower, plus a full height, fully finished basement with a walkout to a large side yard. There is also a fair sized back yard, and decks both front and back. The lot itself is about a half acre, and is an odd shape, but offers kids lots of room for catch, frisbee, even volleyball or badminton. There is a bike rack at the side. Plus laundry, dishwasher, air conditioning etc etc. The GROUND FLOOR consists of a large combination kitchen that flows into the dining room, taking up the back(south) side. There's a breakfast bar for 2 and comfortable dining room seating for 8. There is lots of counter room, a new side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker. The kitchen offers mixers, a coffee grinder, drip coffee makers, kettle, blender, steamer, and a food processor in addition to a full picnic kit, popcorn maker, etc. etc. Lots of wine glasses, plenty of cutlery and dishes. A good selection of knives and cutting boards, a garlic press, lots of pans and a new stove (plus 2 BBQs!) make the kitchen very cook friendly. Lots of spices & basic cooking supplies are there for your use.The dining area has a slider walk out to a brand new deck with 2 brand new Weber BBQs and dinner seating for 8 or more. The sound system enables you to pipe your phone's music throughout the house - including out to the deck via pushbutton selections. The front half of the ground floor consists of a large living room with two 3-seater couches and a comfy chair gathered around the entertainment center (TV, DVD, sound system), a small office / desk area (wifi and hi-speed ethernet hookup), and there is a 2 piece powder room as well. The SECOND FLOOR is comprised of three bedrooms, and a full 4 piece bathroom. Each bedroom has a window air conditioner that ensures a good night's rest, even when the Cape gets sticky. Both Bedroom 1 and bedroom 2 feature queen size beds with their own flat screen TVs on cable. The south facing "Bunk room" is a pair of twins on beautiful built in teak bunks, with walls covered in actual navigation charts of the Cape and the east coast: Perfect for the kids. A water glimpse from the window. Beds are all new / recent and guaranteed comfortable. The view from most windows is nothing but trees!The BASEMENT: fully finished, very bright, and in addition to the bedroom (bunks: twin over full) has a shower and washroom, and a very accessible bright laundry area with brand new front loading Samsung pair - steam washer / dryer.The TV area offers comfortable seating on leather furniture for 6, in front of a larger TV / DVD. There's a glass slider walk out to the side yard, fully carpets and painted insulated walls, and in all, is high, nice and bright. Not your typical "basement". With a bunch of board games, books and craft / puzzle table, the lower level is where you send the kids with friends - on rainy days - or when they can't agree on what program to watch ! The bathroom with shower also offers great privacy for an au pair, or visiting grand parents.NOTE: Linens and cleaning available at additional cost.The beach: is absolutely great - long & wide, a nice sandy bottom & suitable for adult or child swimmers and offers the warmest salt water on Cape Cod. Mids 70s by early July.All in all, a super comfortable, well equipped home by the beach, guaranteed to make your family's vacation special.The Campgrounds: In case you are not familiar, here's a little history. The Campgrounds got their name from religious gatherings that used to take place in the immediate vicinity back in the early / mid-19th century. There were several meeting areas on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. Various visiting preachers would come and preach to summer visitors who would camp nearby (hence "Camp Grounds"). The Harwich Port camp ground was called "Ocean Grove" (hence "Ocean Street" and our street - formerly "Main Street" and now Grove Street). If you stroll the neighborhood to the west, you'll see all the tiny little lots that used to hold tents, and then eventually cottages, Many are in the process of being ripped and replaced, but the tiny lots remain. The creators of the area trucked in sand using horses and wagons, and built an amphitheatre facing north. The faithful would journey from Boston and New York, and gather on the man-made hillside to hear sermons that lasted all afternoon (sounds like a waste of a good beach!). Seawind is built on that slope, and the property is the actual meeting ground! According to the Harwich historical Society, Seawind is the actual site of the first abolitionist meeting in New England that ultimately led to the civil war! In some ways, essentially the birthplace of the original "Black lives matter"... There's an old plot plan of the neighborhood framed on the second floor, if you're interested, and the Historical society has numerous pictures of the meetings in progress. Worth a visit on a rainy day... Many of the trees on the property now are over 200 years old - and witnessed all that! You and your family can come and make your own memories...
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Telephone
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Outdoor shower
- Water sports gear
- Golf
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Golf privileges optional
- Basketball court
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
- Sea view
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor space
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car not required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's games
- Stair gate
- Children's toys
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Spices
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Bathtub or shower
- Outdoor shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- TV with cable/satellite channels
- DVD player
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In the city centre
- Near the bay
- Near the sea
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Golf
- Water sports equipment
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Optional golf privileges
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
Families love it for
- Kitchen, near the beach, games and toys, washer and dryer
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Washrooms are tied to a septic tank: flush only toilet paper and human waste (no paper-towels, diapers, condoms, tampons etc.): Washrooms are tied to a septic tank: flush only toilet paper and human waste (no paper-towels, diapers, condoms, tampons etc.)
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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 deadlock
- Property Registration Number C0034281260
About the area
Harwich Port
Located in Harwich Port, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cape Codder Water Park and Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats. Travelling with kids? Consider Cape Cod Lavender Farm and West Dennis Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Bank Street Beach 12 min walk
- Allen Harbor Marina 13 min walk
- Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats 20 min walk
- Harwich Port 3 min drive
- Sea Street Beach 7 min drive
Getting around
- Hyannis Transportation Center 32 min drive
- Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) 33 min drive
Restaurants
- Brax Landing Restaurant 3 min drive
- Dairy Queen 10 min walk
- The Oyster Company 6 min drive
- Ember Coal Fired Pizza & Wings 14 min walk
- Domino's Pizza 5 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fabulous 4 BR on huge lot, 200 yards to shark-free beach, 8 min walk to downtown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fabulous 4 BR on huge lot, 200 yards to shark-free beach, 8 min walk to downtown?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fabulous 4 BR on huge lot, 200 yards to shark-free beach, 8 min walk to downtown?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fabulous 4 BR on huge lot, 200 yards to shark-free beach, 8 min walk to downtown located?
This family-friendly Harwich Port holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches, Bank Street Beach and Allen Harbor Marina. Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Earle Road Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).