There’s nowhere like Cape Cod in the summer. Nowhere.
-BEACH PARKING PASS INCLUDED- -BRAND NEW GENERATOR IN THE ULIKELY EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE-
See what it is like to stay in a historical property nestled along Old Kings Highway yet so CLOSE (2 1/2 miles) to beautiful SANDY NECK BEACH on CAPE COD BAY! (owner provides Beach Pass, which is worth $475. Damage deposit is $875. to include loss of or failure to return $475. beach pass).
“The Charles Gray House" circa 1835 has many exquisite updates. It has the warmth and charm of yesteryear combined with the richness of today’s trends with all the various mod cons. This gracious home sits on over two acres of fenced in private rolling grounds accented by stone walls, brick walkways, glorious gardens, and a delightful gazebo awaiting you with a "book in hand" and a pot of tea or your favorite glass of wine.
Indulge yourself in comfort while stepping through this home with the wonderful flow to its floor plan offering a palette of colors from room to room. It’s graced with the original pine floors, has an eat-in kitchen with soapstone countertops as well as a formal dining room that can accommodate 8 guests for dinner.
There is a beautiful sunny first floor bedroom with a queen size bed and ensuite-bath with a glassed in tile shower adjacent to a study/library. The elegant bannister staircase in the foyer leads up to two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths~ the queen bed master has both a soaking tub and glassed in shower, and the third bedroom has two twin size beds and a private bath.
Recently installed is a brand new generator in the event the power goes out from a storm. Also pretty new is the air conditioning (split system) on the second floor with central a/c on the first floor. The spacious living room has comfortable furniture, custom built -ins, a baby grand piano to "tickle the ivories" and French doors leading into a bright four season sunroom with ample wicker furniture, a 60” flat screen TV and dining for 8. The sunroom door leads to a deck with additional dining for 3, and with stairs leading down into one of the fenced in yards for your dog. The owner will consider a small (up to 20 lbs.) non-shedding dog with a $150 pet fee.
There is an additional deck off of the kitchen with a table and chairs to enjoy your morning coffee under a pergola that is beautifully embellished with hanging and potted flowering plants. A few steps down and through the gate is a brick patio with a Weber gas grill and dining for 8. BONUS: Wash off the beach sand in the enclosed hot outdoor shower!
Come enjoy this special Cape Cod getaway which is so handy to everything the mid-cape area has to offer. There are numerous art galleries and antique shops along 6A, as well as whale watching outings from nearby Barnstable Harbor (Millway Beach).
Enjoy waterside dining at popular Mattakeese Wharf restaurant, shopping at The Cape Cod Mall, public golf at The Barnstable Fairgrounds, and there is always exciting nightlife in downtown Hyannis! Stroll down Main Street and look at all the menus until you find what you are looking for. Seek out Ocean Street for the best clams. Take in the gorgeous sunsets from Baxter’s, Tugboat’s on Hyannis Harbor or Fisherman’s View in Sandwich on the Cape Cod canal. There are ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket from either Hyannis or Woods Hole.
We look forward to having you as our guests!
PS. Please check out our other vacation property in Irvington, Virginia where the Rivah meets the Chesapeake Bay, Listing number #825122.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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: 50
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 C0328150200
About the area
West Barnstable
Located in West Barnstable, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. Cape Cod Central Railroad and Cape Codder Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
West Parish of Barnstable Church - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Cape Cod Melody Tent - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
Hyannis Harbor - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
Getting around
Hyannis Transportation Center - 17 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 8 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
Cape Cod Beer - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is There’s nowhere like Cape Cod in the summer. Nowhere. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at There’s nowhere like Cape Cod in the summer. Nowhere.?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at There’s nowhere like Cape Cod in the summer. Nowhere. on 13 July 2026 start from NZ$957, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at There’s nowhere like Cape Cod in the summer. Nowhere.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at There’s nowhere like Cape Cod in the summer. Nowhere.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at There’s nowhere like Cape Cod in the summer. Nowhere.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is There’s nowhere like Cape Cod in the summer. Nowhere. located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cape Cod Central Railroad and within 3 miles (5 km) of Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course and Cape Cod Beaches. East Sandwich Beach and Hyannis Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Enjoyed our stay. Great to have separate bathrooms for each bedroom. Loved the TV room / year round porch. Giant fenced in yard kept our dog busy for hours.
michael c.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Hi Michael,
Many thanks for the lovely words and 5 star review. The sunroom is our favorite room in the house with the big screen TV for movies and sporting events. So happy to hear that you and your family, including the pup, enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back anytime!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Best regards,
Kinnet
We had an amazing stay at this clean, historical property. It's an excellent location and a really beautiful spot. The yard is so nice to have as well. Just a note that both stairways are rather steep in case there are elderly folks or people with disabilities staying with you. There is a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor that is much more accessible. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!!
Kelley R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Dear Kelly,
Many thanks for the kind words and 5 star review. We appreciate it as word of mouth is the best form of advertising. We’re so glad to hear that you had a great vacation. That’s our goal.
We look forward to having you again - you are always welcome back!
Best regards,
Kinnet
We love the character and history of the house. It’s well maintained and very clean. Both my kids and our dog had a great time staying there.
Lu P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Good morning,
Thank you for the lovely words and 5 sar review. We’re so glad that you and your family had a good time at The Charles Gray House. We appreciate your business and welcome you back anytime. Best wishes for a wonderful rest of your summer.
Kinnet
Lovely historical home in West Barnstable. Great outdoor space. Very well equipped kitchen. Three bedrooms and three baths. Excellent communication with owners.
Jeff B.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Dear Jeff,
Thank you the kimd words and 5 star review. We’re so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you back.
Best regards,
Kinnet
We loved the Charles Grey house and all of its amenities. The hammocks were great, lots of outside eating options, and it was so helpful to have the beach chairs and umbrella and boogie boards. Thanks for a wonderful family vacation.
Marianne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Hi Marianne!
Thank you so very much for the kind words and 5 star review. We’re so glad that you enjoyed your family vacation at The Charles Gray House and Cape Cod, an American treasure. We look forward to having you back and wish you the best rest of your summer!
Thanks again.
Best,
Kinnet
We had a lovely time at this charming property. It has a huge garden and also lots of space inside. The house was well equipped (e.g herbs and teas in the kitchen, beach chairs and bicycles in the shed) and we appreciated having the beach park permit for free parking.
Miriam K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2023
Thank you so much for the very kind words and the 5 star review. We're so happy that you enjoyed yourselves. That's what we aim for. We look forward to having you back. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Best regards,
Kinnet
Beautiful home with lots of outdoor space, not far from the beach and some very good restaurants. The owners were very accommodating and responded quickly to any questions we had. Thank you, Kinnet and Chris for a wonderful few days!
Claudia N.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
Thank you, Claudia for the lovely words and 5 star review. We are so glad to hear that everything was to your liking - we aim to please! You are welcome back anytime!
Best regards,
Kinnet
While the weather did not cooperate - we had a great time staying at the Charles Gray house!
Laura N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Dear Laura,
Thank you for the kind 5 star review. I’m so sorry that the weather wasn’t great. Hopefully, you found all the games, movies, and other fun indoor things to do. I’ll try to arrange for more sunshine next time you visit. 😊
Best regards,
Kinnet
Perfect place to stay on the Cape! Truly a home away from home. We were three generations traveling together and the home provided a place for us to make wonderful memories together. Incredibly clean, comfortable and cozy. Will definitely return if travel brings us back to Cape Cod! Thank you!!!
Jodie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Dear Jodie,
Thank you so very much for the kind words and five star review. We aim to anticipate the needs of our guest and then some! We’re so glad that you found everything to your liking. We welcome you back anytime!
Best regards,
Kinnet
This house was fabulous inside & out!! The yard has beautiful gardens and very peaceful and the house has such old world charm with all the modern conveniences. Kinnet is so easy to work with and very responsive. Highly recommend this charming home!
Gail S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
Dear Gail,
Thank you for the kind words and five star review. We’re so glad that you found everything to your liking at The Charles Gray House and that you had a nice vacation! You were certainly blessed with fantastic weather, that’s for sure!. We look forward to having you back!
Best,
Kinnet
We spent 3 days with friends at this property. The house was equipped with everything we needed and well maintained. We appreciated the tranquillity and warm atmosphere of this historic home and the nicely landscaped garden. The location was convenient to visit the surrounding. We highly recommend this property. Paola & friends
paola s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Dear Paola,
Thank you for the kind words and 5 star review. We aim to please and provide as relaxing and stress free environment as possible. We look forward to having you back.
Best regards,
Kinney
My family and I booked this property for a thanksgiving celebration weekend. Kinnet, the host, was more than helpful in assuring that we had all we needed. She was very responsive and accommodating. The home was very welcoming and worked out just perfectly for us!! Thanks again Kinnet!!
Louise M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2022
Dear Louise,
Many thanks for the kind words and 5 star review. We’re so happy to hear that you found everything to your liking at The Charles Gray House. We appreciate your business and look forward to having you back!
Best regards and Happy Holidays!
Kinnet
The property was amazing. Almost wish we did not have to leave. I love the overall theme of the house and the kitchen. The upstairs master bedroom bathroom has heated floors! It was a great surprise in the middle of the night. Property was well maintained and clean.
Cameron T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Hi Cameron,
Thanks for the lovely words and 5 star review. We’re so happy that you enjoyed your vacation and found everything to your liking, including the heated floors in the master bathroom. We look forward to having you all back anytime.
All the best,
Kinnet
This is just a truly beautiful home! The grounds are lush and ample. We had a wonderful time in Cape Cod! I wish our stay was longer. Check in was easy. Having a first floor bedroom was great and needed. The bathrooms are clean and beautiful. It was so nice to be able to have our dog with us and know she was safe in the yard! Thank you Kinnet for all your help!
Christina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thank you, Christina for the wonderful words and the 5 star review. We are so glad that you found everything to your liking. That's what we strive for. We look forward to having you back anytime.
Best regards,
Kinnet
We loved our stay at The Charles Gray house. The home was exactly as advertised, in fact it was better in person! The beds were comfortable, the home beautifully furnished, the grounds lovely and the communication with Kinnet was great. She gave us some wonderful ideas on places to visit while staying in Cape Cod. I would highly recommend this home. It was fascinating to read and see all the history behind it. Would love to stay here again if we get the chance to head to Cape Cod again.
Jyll S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2022
Dear Jyll,
Thank you for the lovely words and five star review. We strive to provide a relaxing atmosphere with all the mod cons to enjoy after a day sightseeing or at the beach! We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to having you back!
Warm regards,
Kinnet
This is a beautiful historic property on lovely grounds with every possible amenity you might need. We stayed here w family before/after our wedding in Dennis and were able to entertain family and friends easily. Everyone truly appreciated this beautiful home. We met Kinnet on check in and she was so welcoming and even got us a bouquet of flowers! Thanks again.
Stephanie O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Dear Stephanie,
Thank you for the lovely words and 5 star review. We were so honored to host you both and your family for such a glorious time in your lives. I thought of you on Sunday and I’m sure you were a beautiful bride. We’re so glad that everyone enjoyed their stay. You’re welcome back any time.
Best wishes to you both,
Kinnet
AMAZING historic house right off of 6A in West Barnstable! The house is so clean and charming- the grounds are INCREDIBLE! Everything you need- from beach chairs to bikes! Each bedroom has its own very nice bathroom- comfortable beds with very nice linens- so much space for everyone in the family to gather or spread out! The AC was so refreshing and we loved laying in the hammocks under the trees after a day at the beach! FANTASTIC house!!
Chrissy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Dear Chrissy,
Thank you so very much for the lovely words and the 5 star review. We’re so glad that you found everything to your liking and enjoyed the house. We appreciate it and we look forward to having you back any time.
Best regards,
Kinnet
This spectacular home is located in the middle of the Cape making it the perfect location to venture out and enjoy sightseeing in any direction. There is a playground within walking distance where little ones can see horses and goats along the walk. We enjoyed having the family together in the huge sunroom. The host has everything that you may have forgotten to pack, and the fenced yard is like a park! We are looking forward to returning to this home for another great vacation on the Cape!
Wendy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Dear Wendy,
Thank you for the lovely words and five star review. I am so glad that you enjoyed yourselves at The Charles Gray House. We thoroughly enjoyed having you as our guests and look forward to having you back.
Best regards,
Kinnet
We loved our stay at the Charles Gray home. It had so much charm and we enjoyed each area of the home. We loved the property and gardens as well. The home included everything we might need! Don't hesitate to rent this home, we would definitely come back to it in the future.
We would highly recommend this home for adults as well as families with young children. The old and new features balanced the home nicely. Many thanks for sharing your home with us Kinnet! Also a great area close to so many things on the Cape!
Kimberly U.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Good morning, Kimberly,
Many thanks for the lovely words and 5 star review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit to The Charles Gray House. We strive to provide our guests a wonderful Cape Cod vacation. We look forward to having you back anytime.
Best regards,
Kinnet
The house and property were absolutely gorgeous. Better than the pictures. Our children were in heaven in the backyard. We had to force them to go to the beach, they just loved all the gardens and berries and privacy! Inside was amazing too- incredibly clean, so well stocked with anything you could ever need! The bedrooms were so cozy and adorable. The owner thought of everything and was available and very informative. We couldn’t have asked for more. My only regret is we didn’t stay longer. Also the location was great- easy to get to other towns on the Cape and out and about. We would come back in a heart beat.
Lindsay B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Dear Lindsay,
Wow! Thanks for the great 5 star review. We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We strive to make the house and grounds as beautiful as possible for our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to having you back!
Best,
Kinnet
About the host
Hosted by Kinnet Ehring
My late husband and I purchased this home in November, 2013 as a second home to spend our summers. We loved that it has historical significance. Charles Gray was the blacksmith for the community at the time. Be on the lookout for old horseshoes as you stroll the grounds of the over 2 acres of property.
We love living in West Barnstable and at Old Exit 5, now 65, we are smack dab on the Mid Cape, closer to Boston and centrally located near Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis and beautiful Sandy Neck Beach in nearby East Sandwich, along with various restaurants, shops and art galleries.
Come explore the beauty of Cape Cod, one of America’s many treasures. We look forward to welcoming you to The Charles Gray House.
What makes this property unique
We have regular non toxic all organic yard treatments by Cape Cod Mosquito Authority.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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