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Quiet private Centerville cottage, walk to beach, central A/C, parking pass.

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New siding and roof in 2021
Outdoor dining
Gas grill. Firepit.
Turkeys, foxes, non-stop birding.
Craigville Beach, a short walk away

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cape Cod Beaches
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Centerville, MA
  • Place, Centerville Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Craigville Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Kids Room

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Indoor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet private Centerville cottage, walk to beach, central A/C, parking pass.

Our Cape house, a cozy 4 season cottage on a quiet dead-end street, has a private wooded backyard overlooking an old cranberry bog. It's got a new outdoor shower and both gas and charcoal grills.

NOTE: MAJOR RENOVATIONS
•  a new kitchen
•  a second (half) bath
• central air conditioning
•  an in-unit washer/drier
•  hardwood floors
• all new windows
• new shingles,
• new roof

Our summer home is in a great location, just a 12 minute walk to Craigville beach -- the best family beach on the Cape according the experts, our kids. And the rental includes a Barnstable "landlord parking pass" which allows you to park at any beach in Barnstable. It's also a short walk to the iconic 4-Seas Ice Cream , the Old Time Candy Store, an awesome playground, and the wonderful new kids room at the Centerville library. Hyannis, with dozens of restaurants, nightlife, and ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, is just a ten minute drive away.

Available at the house are kids toys, games, kids DVDs & VCR tapes, tricycle, cozy coupe car, wagon, beach cart, cooler, sand toys, beach chairs, and a second (larger) washer & dryer in the cellar.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
It's a quiet neighborhood.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
During busy season we are Saturday - Saturday rental only. Renter is responsible for laundering our linens at end of stay, or bringing their own.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0372040200
Property # 189993
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: It's a quiet neighborhood.
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 first aid kit

About the area

Centerville

Located in Centerville, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and West Dennis Beach. Barnstable Performing Arts Center and Cape Codder Water Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Centerville, MA

What's nearby

  • Centerville Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Long Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Craigville Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hyannis Harbor - 11 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Misaki - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brazilian Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lambert's Fruit Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet private Centerville cottage, walk to beach, central A/C, parking pass. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Quiet private Centerville cottage, walk to beach, central A/C, parking pass.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet private Centerville cottage, walk to beach, central A/C, parking pass.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet private Centerville cottage, walk to beach, central A/C, parking pass.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet private Centerville cottage, walk to beach, central A/C, parking pass. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Craigville Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Barnstable Performing Arts Center and Stand Up & Paddle Cape Cod are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a great location on quiet lane, a short hike to the beach. The beds were comfortable, the ac worked great, and the backyard overlooking the forest was peaceful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a quiet neighborhood. Perfect for our family of 4 and our dog. Nice beach with calmer water a short distance away was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Seth K.

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

Great location!

Really enjoyed staying at the property, it was a quick walk to Four Seas, which we took advantage of. Brought back summer memories, and had a great outdoor shower to boot! Thanks for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not watch FootballTv not user friendly, maybe just me!Overall was a great time.We both were born and raised in the area, was nice to come Home
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Bring sheets and towels.

Lots of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Good value for money

Clean, quiet, responsive host. Excellent location. Beds could use an upgrade but otherwise recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katriona K.

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

Lovely quite location

Great location. Short walk to the beach (0.7Miles). The 1/3 mile distance from the wonderful 4 seas Ice Cream store makes it difficult not to go there daily!!! House is very clean, well stocked with paper products, detergent, condiments etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor F.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway on Cape Cod!

We had a fantastic stay at this Cape Cod rental! The location couldn’t be better—just a short walk to the beach, which made it easy to catch both sunrises and sunsets. The house was clean, cozy, and well-stocked with everything we needed, from beach chairs to kitchen essentials. We especially loved the outdoor shower after a day in the sand.The neighborhood was quiet and family-friendly, yet close to great restaurants, shops, and local attractions. The hosts were friendly, responsive, and made check-in a breeze.Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing, beachside vacation on the Cape. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Charming, quiet stay close to it all!

We had a lovely stay at this quiet house. We loved walking to Craigville Beach and through Centerville to the Country Store. The kitchen was packed with amenities and we loved that it has two bathrooms. There was an occasional slight musty smell near the entrance, but we didn't notice it in the rest of the house. The main bed was comfortable. The central a/c was great to have. Overall, the location was fantastic. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray B.

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

Comfortable and Quiet

The home is as described. Nice quite location with numerous shops and restaurants nearby. Neighborhood is safe and friendly, always a hello from neighbors when out walking the dog. The home could use a little updating, but it has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The VRBO online description of key lock box location is wrong, but we managed to find the lock box. The VRBO APP describes perfectly where the key is located. We would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Lovely and livable house in a convenient location. The private backyard is perfect for morning coffee and listening to the birds. Our dog loved watching all the chipmunks scamper around. Kitchen has just about everything you would need - one small note is that the listing mentions a kettle, but we could not find one. It does have an instant hot water tap, though. Also, a small desk fan might be a nice addition.Quiet street with friendly neighbors. Easy walk to the beach, quick drive to shops and restaurants. Central A/C worked great for the 2 days we needed it. For bikers, we highly recommend the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Bike up to Wellfleet and get lunch at PB Boulangerie - you won't regret it. No complaints here - we hope to visit again!
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David B.

Liked: Location

You Get What You Pay For

Wrong instructions to locate lockbox and it was broken. Carpets dirty and stained. Mason jars for glasses. 3 mismaitched wine glasses. Threadbare linens. Paint peeling and broken closet door in primary bed room. No cable tv. Cardboard dresser in primary we bedroom. Outdoor shower was dirty and filled with leaves. Dirty grill.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
This was a problem tenant. The lockbox is at eye level, three steps from the backdoor - in 20 years of rentals, everyone else w been unable to find it. The carpets were cleaned one month before. The mason jar style glasses are quaint and appropriate for a cape cod cottage. The wine glasses are from various winerises so of course they don't match. A complete set of linens for all bedrooms was purchased new last year, in addition to the older linens. The paint chips were caused by a prior tenant and are being fixed after the season. The dresser is not fancy but it's brand new and not cardboard. The outdoor shower and grill may not have been left perfectly by the prior tenant, but in New England in August there is no issue with "leaves" that happens in the fall. There is no cable TV correct. There is Roku so bring your own netflix. This was a problem tenant from the start with multiple problems and requests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly K.

Great stay on Horseshoe!!

Our family really enjoyed our stay in this home. The home is stocked with everything you need. It is especially kid friendly -with toys, games, and a basement full of beach/outdoor equipment. The space was just right for myself, husband, 3 year old son, and our dog (such a plus to bring our dog!). In addition, both grandmothers came for the first week and there was still plenty of space. The backyard is lovely - especially in the evenings when the breezes go through the trees. The beach isn't far by car; it's about 3 minutes away. I highly suggest driving as Cheri provides a parking pass (if she didn't you'd have to pay $), otherwise the walk is a bit far -especially if you have children or tend to tire out after a day on the beach. The location of this home is in a quiet neighborhood with privacy, while a quick drive to many things. We enjoyed the local library and playground, as well as went into Hyannis often. We are already talking about our return!!! :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Excellent stay

We had an excellent two week stay at this property. It was not easy to find a good place that we could bring our dog along. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and only a 10 minute walk to Craigville Beach, which was great. The house was clean and well stocked, could use some fresh paint in the bedrooms, but overall a relaxing stay - just what we needed. The DVD player wasn’t working and a new one arrived in a few days. Thanks to Cheri for her quick response!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Close to beach with private deck.

13 min walk to great beach. Private deck with outside shower. Pleasant experience. BBQ’d twice but grill should be replaced at some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Wonderful Centerville experience.

Cozy home, well-equipped, clean and great location- We took many Craigville beach walks and neighborhood walks. Perfect for us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Laid back and relaxed

Everything was easy at this cape vacation. It was a very fun trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Everything you need!

Great place, very private setting in the backyard that my dog and family enjoyed very much. Everything you need for the beach and your stay are there. The thought of everything. The collection of reviews and recommendations for Cape Cop were very helpful. Great location, near beaches and many quaint towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Great home, great location, great host!

This home is in a perfect driving distance to Hyannis, Mashpee & Barnstable. It is not too far in on the Cape to make the already long drive even longer. The house was clean, and the use of kitchen items, linens and washer machine was helpful and convenient. The home is situated on a nice quiet street and in walking distance to the small town center and beach. Everyone on the Cape was incredibly nice, including the host of the home. She made wonderful recommendations and was incredibly attentive to emails, calls or texts. It was great having the piece of mind that she was so kind and accomodative. We were very happy to bring our dog for this great little get-away. Thank you again for your hospitality, we were more than pleased!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

170 Horshoe Ln., Centerville

We loved your home we love staying on Cape Cod so close to the beach and our favorite foresees ice cream we had beautiful weather and look forward to returning next year thank you again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay!! Thank you for choosing our home for your family vacation. See you next year!
Archival

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Lovely, quiet location

The house is located in a lovely, quiet, green area. The kitchen is well equipped with anything you could ever need! Cheri was a very helpful and informative host. She took the time to respond to all of my questions quickly and with tons of information and suggestions. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Cozy and Quiet Cape beach close to everything

We have been vacationing here for years with our two small children and dog. The home is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to the beach and activities. It is well stocked and has everything you could possible need while on vacation. The owner is a pleasure to deal with and has made many recent upgrades to the home making your stay even more enjoyable. Visit Craigville beach, 4Seas ice-cream, the playground, library, candy store or Centerville Museum. It is all within walking distance! Or Take a 5 minute drive into downtown Osterville for shopping and dinning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

Cozy Cape House by Craigville Beach

We had a wonderful first visit on Cape Cod in no small part to this home's location in Centreville. It is close enough to go in any direction. We saw a sunset on Old Silver Beach in Falmouth and swam near seals on Nauset Light Beach the next day. Staying local was fantastic too, Craigsville and Long beach were within walking distance as was Four Seas Ice Cream. It was close to Centreville Pie Company which we very much enjoyed. The home is fully stocked with every little thing you need which was a pleasure. It was VERY clean and neat and was in a safe family neighborhood. The beds were comfortable and we made use of the air conditioners. The backyard is full of birds, very private with a fire pit on the patio and an outdoor shower. The kitchen and bathroom were not new but were serviceable. The home has books on what to do on Cape Cod and guides for seashells and birds. Our two small dogs loved it there too, especially the screened in porch. Out homeowner Cheri was available by phone and so nice. I would highly recommend this home and a visit to Cape Cod.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

Perfect house in great location

The house is wonderful and clean, the location is perfect. It's walking distance to the ocean. Our 3 yo son was able to cover the distance in a blink of an eye. However we took the car to the beach. Did not want to deal with caring all the beach necessities. It's a real pleasure talking to the owner. Cheri is very nice and very detailed. We are hoping for another year of such wonderful location. Did i mention ICE CREAM? It’s a short pleasant walk to the most delicious ice cream place.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Great Cape Getaway

This cozy 3 bedroom was a great place for us to stay on the Cape. Easy to get to, centrally located , clean, quiet and private with all the extras you might need or want ( kayak or grill) I recommend this vacation home.

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

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We are a family from Boston who owns and rents this house for a few weeks each summers.. for about 17 years now. We use it when it isn't rented with our two kids and a random dog or two.

Why they chose this property

We were able to find this great property because we knew the prior owner. What attracted us was the beautiful private backyard, the quiet neighborhood, and most of all.. because we could walk to the beach! Our kids grew up coming here, so it's set up for families with children and dogs. 2022: We just made MAJOR improvements: new kitchen, another bath, central air, etc.. We hope that you will take advantage of the wonderful home we have created.

What makes this property unique

This house is made for families with children, extended families, and families with dogs. However, it is also a quiet location for a couple of enjoy some quiet time listening to the wildlife in the backyard. Craigville beach, fishing, kayaking, 4-Seas Ice Cream, and much more is all within walking distance. Plus we are close to the best that the Cape has to offer, including the nightlife and ferries in Hyannis, and the National Seashore further down the Cape.

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