Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps from beach

4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5118 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Wareham, MA

Falmouth, MA (FMH-Otis Air National Guard Base)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back bedroom 2nd floor

1 Double Bed

Extra sleeping space

1 Single Bed

Front room 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Main level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Main level bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

PLEASE NOTE: During the school year, we use the cottage as a remote workstation, and the cottage is available to others to rent as a remote WFH.

We are booking our cottage for the summer season of 2024. If there are dates you are interested in and those dates appear to be booked, please contact us. It is a family cottage and our family's plans are flexible and can change (some family members also use the cottage for Work-From-Home-Away)

Our rates can be flexible for the Sept. to May months. Please note: We only rent for up to 21 days during each month.

We are a diverse and inclusive family and are part of a diverse and inclusive community.

We follow COVID-19 protocols and keep our check-in and check-out with no contact from us (We follow MA guidelines & requirements for COVID-19 concerns). PLEASE NOTE: We do not rent for long-term rentals (3 weeks maximum). Our family uses the cottage during the summer season (occasionally) and off-season for work. (we have wifi and workspaces in the cottage)

Our 1920 cottage-- in the style of the Vineyard's Gingerbread Cottages and our beloved work-in-progress-- is in Onset, MA. Quiet, friendly, & respectful neighborhood. 100 steps to the neighborhood beach. 5-minute walk to sweet Onset Beach, kayak and canoe rentals, and cruises. (Viking cruise through the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge, Bourne and Sagamore Bridges). Seven-minute walk to Onset Village’s restaurants, shops, and post office. Water Wizz (re-opens June https://waterwizz.com/hours/) and other amusements 7-minute drive. Easy access to Boston, the Cape, and RI. Buzzards Bay Park is alongside the Cape Cod Canal for 7 miles to Sandwich Marina. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is nearby.

Our cottage is insulated/heated and has AC & fans (ceiling and wall). Fully equipped kitchen and outside grill with all you need to cook, and a big country sink and dishwasher to clean up. Large open living room and dining room with a large dining room table and piano. Good-sized porch with chairs, breakfast table, and a great napping couch. Patio (with grill), outdoor tables & chairs, and an outdoor shower. The main downstairs bedroom (three-stair access) has a bath with a walk-in shower, and the laundry is on the first level. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, and extra open sleeping area, and a half bath.

Property manager

Nina and Dave

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please talk w/us about your children (0 to 18 yrs)

Events

No events allowed

Quiet neighborhood & neighbors report loud noises

Pets

No pets allowed

SMALL pets okay after a conversation with us

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please no smoking in or outside of the house

This is a very quiet neighborhood. Privacy is expected + respected. Neighbors communicate with us if issues arise.

Please park in the driveway (2 cars). Please respect neighbors' parking areas (check with us)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Quiet neighborhood & neighbors report loud noises

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C14234654005

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

North America

Wareham, MA

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 4 min drive
Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Onset Beach Patio and Grille - 8 min walk
Papa Gino's - 5 min drive
Marc Anthony's Restaurant - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps from beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps from beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps from beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps from beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Onset Beach and Shell Point Beach. Porter Thermometer Museum and Water Wizz are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

meaghan c., Portland

25 August 2023

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

Comfortable Cottage

Home is just as listed and photos show. Nina was very welcoming and communicative with anything that may have been needed (we didn’t need anything, the house is fully stocked/furnished and everything worked great!). My kids enjoyed all the fun decor and we all enjoyed comfortable beds. No A/C as usual for beach homes here but the fans throughout the home kept it a very comfortable temperature! We’d love to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F., Wallingford CT

20 September 2022

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

Never Disappoints

We have made our trip to the Cape an annual event for a few years now. We specifically stay at this property. It has easy access to local beaches and for further distant adventures. Very quiet neighborhood within walking distance to a small local beach. Property has everything you need and the hosts are wonderful. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

27 August 2022

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

Amazing week yet again in Onset

This is the second year we have rented from Nina & Dave and have fallen in love with the home as well as the attentiveness of the owners. We feel at home in their vacation home and plan to make this a yearly trip - we’ve been coming to Onset for close to 15 years and so far this is the perfect rental for us

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

25 August 2022

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

A charming, magical retreat

We have nothing but high praises for this delightful gingerbread cottage. It had everything we needed to cook, be comfortable and completely relax. The attention paid to numerous whimsical touches elevates it beyond your average cottage. You can feel the lovely vibe as soon as you open the door. The proximity to the cove and the town beach is ideal. Thank you Nina and Dave for creating such a lovely place to be. By the time we left my grandson was well on his way to playing piano, a gift from the hummingbirds and butterflies I am sure! We would love to return next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

3 August 2022

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

Onset MA

Very well equipped, lovely cottage close to beach and a few minutes from the center of Onset. We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, the games and books, the herb and flower garden, and sitting on the deck. Highly recommended!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nina and Dave

We are educators and administrators in the arts & education and work with youth, elders, and families. We are musicians, artists, tech nerds, and bird, & butterfly lovers (our garden is thankfully always active with these incredible beings!).

We operated a B&B in Maine and had many requests for return visits. While this is not a B&B, we are only an hour away and can easily be at the cottage if you need us or something extra for your visit. We also have a local person who is available. We do not do rental shares. You & your group are the only guests when you are here.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is used by our family to have as a summer place and we rent it out when the family is not using it. We knew before we walked in the front door that this was the cottage for us! We have done a lot of renovation and have loved our eclectic treasure hunt adventures. As artists, we are resourceful and have had a great time turning this cottage into our second/retirement home and your home away from home. We think you will enjoy staying here. Most guests have described it as feeling like home. It's close to so many destinations and Onset is a cozy village that you can walk to.

What makes this property unique

Location! Onset is a great place to plan day trips from and a great place to stay. The cottage's proximity to many east coast destinations (the Cape, RI, Newport, Boston, Providence, New Bedford/Fall River, et al) makes this an ideal vacation launching pad. The neighborhood beach is 100 steps away and Onset Beach & Village is a short 5 minute walk. We fell in love with the front porch and we placed a comfy couch for long summer naps after walking back from the beach. There are quite a few great spots to walk to or (short) drive to for eating, listening to summer concerts, and many outside activities. Onset Beach's bathhouse has been converted into the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new Bay Discovery Center. https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/about-us/our-centers-reserves/onset-bay-center/ Fireworks, weekly outdoor movies and concerts, Cape Verdean Festival, Illumination Night...or quiet evenings on the porch...it's a great place.

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