Peaceful Paradise near Beach, Conservation Meadow, Marsh and Forest

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Barnstable, MA

Barnstable Harbor12 min walk
Cape Codder Water Park6 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)9 min drive
Hyannis Harbor11 min drive

Perfect place to stay for a long week on vacation. Awesome property, rare house on land with tons of space and fields ar...

Sean W.

Jan 31, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Consider—Thanksgiving—Christmas—New Year—Valentine's Day—on the Cape...

Weather-tight year-round with wood-burning hearth, our roomy two-bedroom home sleeps 4 comfortably, enjoys beach access, great views and rare privacy and quiet. This peaceful Mid-Century Modern ranch getaway looks out upon one of the largest tracts of native prairie grass remaining on Cape Cod. All rental proceeds go toward the conservation effort.

And you get—

Barnstable Harbor's smooth, glistening beaches—high-tide swimming in summer, low-tide sand bar exploring all seasons. Romantic walks through meadow, marsh and woods. Cross-country skiing in snow. Abundant wildlife. Bird-watching. A great place for kids to learn about nature.

At the same time, our paradise is minutes away from the Cape's shopping meccas, theaters, museums, music venues, excellent restaurants, hospital, supermarkets—all that human civilization has to offer.

Local favorite for walking and jogging, a three mile loop passes the house on its way to village church, historic homes and whale watch.

Outdoor gas grill, screen porch, TV, fast WiFi, laundry, full kitchen, fireplace.

Includes all bed linens, towels and kitchen equipment. Just bring food, bug spray and whatever you feel like wearing.

Property manager

Kitty Brazelton

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 31

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please ask permission first. Or else charges.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please park in the slot to the side so that garbage, gardener, delivery trucks can access the turnaround driveway.

No postal delivery at this address. Please use UPS or FedEx. No Amazon.

Please keep back-to-back showers short. The hot water heater is not hotel-sized. Long showers risk leaving the next user in the cold.

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

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

Property Registration Number C2160380000

About the area

Barnstable

Located in Barnstable, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mayflower Beach and Cape Cod Beaches, while Cape Codder Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park are popular area attractions. West Dennis Beach and Wild Animal Lagoon are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Barnstable, MA

What's nearby

Millway Beach - 10 min walk
Barnstable Harbor - 12 min walk
Cape Codder Water Park - 6 min drive
Cape Cod Melody Tent - 9 min drive
Hyannis Harbor - 11 min drive

Getting around

Hyannis Transportation Center - 15 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 7 min drive
Not Your Average Joe's - 7 min drive
Regina Pizzeria - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Sam Diego's - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Paradise near Beach, Conservation Meadow, Marsh and Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Paradise near Beach, Conservation Meadow, Marsh and Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Paradise near Beach, Conservation Meadow, Marsh and Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Paradise near Beach, Conservation Meadow, Marsh and Forest located?

Located in the heart of Barnstable, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Millway Beach and Barnstable Harbor. Barnstable Superior Courthouse and Sandy Neck Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Betsie P.

28 April 2024

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

Perfect Gem

The home is warm, cozy, spotless, welcoming, in a great location and very peaceful. It was just what we needed for a difficult week of events. I highly recommend and we will return and hope to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

31 January 2023

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

Land in the middle of Cape Cod

Perfect place to stay for a long week on vacation. Awesome property, rare house on land with tons of space and fields around. Very rare to find this on Cape Cod. Property has some very cool history. Kitty was amazing to talk with, caring, and interactive with our stay from before checkin, during, and after checkout. Will no doubt be my go to place to stay when I am back in Cape Cod.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey b.

21 October 2022

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

superb

a world apart, an oasis of old CC at truly unique Cape Cod experience a great host made everything even more special

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

3 June 2022

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

Barnstable Pearl

What a charming house, lovely property and ideal location. We enjoyed a comfortable stay in the Novak House. We savored morning coffee on the sun porch, cooked nightly in the very well appointed kitchen, and then scooted downstairs for a couple of ping pong matches. Owner Kitty was kind enough to stop by and offer us a tour (yes please!) of the historied property. The beach was an easy walk, as were the local market, a number of restaurants and our whale watching cruise. That’s convenience! I highly recommend Novak House - what a find.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

10 August 2021

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

Warm and welcoming

Kitty met us when we went to stay. I needed a getaway from my crazy busy job schedule. My partner and I met some friends who were also staying in the cape. Kitty was more than welcoming. She gave us a tour of the property and some really cool background to the house and the area. You can tell she is passionate about the house and the land. The house itself is very clean and very comfy/cozy. We had a lovely stay. Kitty was very understanding about our friends crashing with us while we visited. I wish I could have taken more time off just to take in the views. Very peaceful. Would love to visit again when I have time.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kitty Brazelton

I am a musician and a professor of music, and have lived on this property all my life. Our great grandfather bought this 90-acre farm in 1896.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, these acres were used as a town commons—grazing, haying and cranberry bogs—community farms for the colonial villagers of Barnstable, founded in 1639.

A U.S. Navy admiral, our great grandfather ran it as a farm with cows, pigs and chickens, near the sea. But there has always been a trace of the ancient Wampanoag presence in the fields and thickets. Our family's mission is to keep the land as it was. Timeless.

We abound with wildlife—deer, coyote, rabbits, groundhogs, possum, otter, squirrels, chipmunks, field mice, herons, crows, robins, doves, swallows, sparrows, cardinals, and more. Growing all around us are the native red grass, black locusts, Eastern red cedar, colonial privet, wild rose, bittersweet, wild blackberries, thimbleberries, grape, persimmon, holly and ivies—to name but a few.

Why they chose this property

Novak House was built by my grandmother's farmer after serving in WWII . She gave him an acre to build a home for his family.

What makes this property unique

A deluxely comfortable, and ingeniously functional mid-century home on the edge of a beautiful preserve. The harbor and smooth beach are a 5-minute walk and 10 minutes will take you into the quaint village of Barnstable. Hyannis, the largest city on the Cape, with its malls, restaurants, shops, and nightlife is a 10-minute drive. Strong WIFI allows you to stay as connected as you like to the world beyond. If you like the outdoors and the cleansing peace that nature brings, this is your spot.