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Charming 18th century cottage with its own beachfront on Scargo Lake near bay
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming 18th century cottage with its own beachfront on Scargo Lake near bay
This 18th century rustic Cape Cod cottage is on almost 2 secluded acres and has a 200-foot lakefront with beach, boathouse with a bar, kayak, canoe, and Hobie Wave catamaran right on Scargo Lake. With its own swimming and boating beach on freshwater Scargo Lake, the setting alone promises a memorable vacation. You can in the same day swim in the salt waters of Cape Cod Bay and in the pristine water of Scargo Lake and still find time to sail around the lake and feed the ducks and swans. Just glance at the review below to see why people love to vacation here and often return. Click below on 'More Details' for an elaborated description of the cottage and the Dennis Village area.
The cottage has a full kitchen, an air-conditioned living/dining room, and two air-conditioned bedrooms upstairs. The cottage sleeps six with a queen bed in one bedroom, and a full bed in the second bedroom. A queen or single air bed can be used downstairs in the living room. All floors are hardwood. Cable TV and WiFi are provided. The cottage has a washer & dryer, dishwasher, full stove with oven, and propane heat for off-season vacations. In addition to a just-renovated bathroom, the cottage has its own outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The boathouse has a bar with bar stools and open area facing the lake. The 200' lakefront is ideal for outdoor dining. At the lakefront is a fire pit where families can gather, make music, watch the moonlight over Scargo Lake, and cook around the fire.
Glacial Scargo Lake is famous on Cape Cod for being both serene and clean. Only sailboats, canoes, etc. are allowed. The lakefront is so quiet that one can often hear the beachgoers playing at the public beach on the other side of the lake, half a mile away. Cape Cod Bay beaches (Howes and Corporation) are a 15-20 minute walk from the cottage (or a 2 minute drive), so one can swim in the bay and rinse off in Scargo Lake’s crystal clear water. Famous Mayflower beach is less than 5 minutes drive away. The lakefront has 3 entrances into the water for swimming, one a sandy beach that is great for children as it is shallow for a considerable distance before the water deepens. The lake is also excellent for sailing, canoeing or kayaking and tenants may use the Hobie Wave Catamaran sailboat, kayak, or canoe (life jackets in the boathouse-mandatory). Bass and trout fishing, including fly-fishing and ice fishing, make the lake a year-round fishing paradise.
Please call the owner if you are interested. The owner requires that there be a phone conversation before there is any rental agreement.
The cottage is located off 6A in Dennis Village, a village unchanged since the 1950s. Although set back from the road and secluded by vegetation, the cottage is easily within walking distance of the village. The property is a short walk (5-15 minutes) from the Cape Playhouse (world famous off-Broadway theater), Cape Cinema ('art' films, not commercial fare) Cape Cod Art Museum (well worth a visit, Cape artists), local restaurants (many excellent, some exceptional) and the center of town (a gazebo). A large shopping mall is a ten-minute drive to Patriot Square. The area also has great hiking and biking trails. The review that follows below confirms that people love to vacation at the cottage on Scargo Lake, as will you.
There is a second, three-bedroom house for rent on the same two-acre property listed on the same website as
ID 121720. Both houses may be rented at the same time
for families with a larger group of extended family members or friends.
The cottage has a full kitchen, an air-conditioned living/dining room, and two air-conditioned bedrooms upstairs. The cottage sleeps six with a queen bed in one bedroom, and a full bed in the second bedroom. A queen or single air bed can be used downstairs in the living room. All floors are hardwood. Cable TV and WiFi are provided. The cottage has a washer & dryer, dishwasher, full stove with oven, and propane heat for off-season vacations. In addition to a just-renovated bathroom, the cottage has its own outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The boathouse has a bar with bar stools and open area facing the lake. The 200' lakefront is ideal for outdoor dining. At the lakefront is a fire pit where families can gather, make music, watch the moonlight over Scargo Lake, and cook around the fire.
Glacial Scargo Lake is famous on Cape Cod for being both serene and clean. Only sailboats, canoes, etc. are allowed. The lakefront is so quiet that one can often hear the beachgoers playing at the public beach on the other side of the lake, half a mile away. Cape Cod Bay beaches (Howes and Corporation) are a 15-20 minute walk from the cottage (or a 2 minute drive), so one can swim in the bay and rinse off in Scargo Lake’s crystal clear water. Famous Mayflower beach is less than 5 minutes drive away. The lakefront has 3 entrances into the water for swimming, one a sandy beach that is great for children as it is shallow for a considerable distance before the water deepens. The lake is also excellent for sailing, canoeing or kayaking and tenants may use the Hobie Wave Catamaran sailboat, kayak, or canoe (life jackets in the boathouse-mandatory). Bass and trout fishing, including fly-fishing and ice fishing, make the lake a year-round fishing paradise.
Please call the owner if you are interested. The owner requires that there be a phone conversation before there is any rental agreement.
The cottage is located off 6A in Dennis Village, a village unchanged since the 1950s. Although set back from the road and secluded by vegetation, the cottage is easily within walking distance of the village. The property is a short walk (5-15 minutes) from the Cape Playhouse (world famous off-Broadway theater), Cape Cinema ('art' films, not commercial fare) Cape Cod Art Museum (well worth a visit, Cape artists), local restaurants (many excellent, some exceptional) and the center of town (a gazebo). A large shopping mall is a ten-minute drive to Patriot Square. The area also has great hiking and biking trails. The review that follows below confirms that people love to vacation at the cottage on Scargo Lake, as will you.
There is a second, three-bedroom house for rent on the same two-acre property listed on the same website as
ID 121720. Both houses may be rented at the same time
for families with a larger group of extended family members or friends.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is $50 to $100 per dog per stay
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0070520750
About the area
Dennis
Located in Dennis, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Hyannis Harbor. Cape Playhouse and Cape Cod Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Dennis, MA
What's nearby
- Cape Playhouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Scargo Hill Observation Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Cape Cod Museum of Art - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Cape Cod Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Corporation Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sesuit Harbor Cafe - 4 min drive
- Royal II - 5 min drive
- Lobster Roll Cruises - 3 min drive
- Cape Flats - 6 min drive
- Captain Frosty's - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Reviews
Verified
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet L.
25 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on Scargo Lake
Janet L.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Sue A.
24 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Sue A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape Cod trip
Linda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcella H.
6 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet and cozy on Scargo Lake
Marcella H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jim W.
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jean N.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay on the Cape!
Jean N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Gia C.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gia C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Grace G.
18 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
Grace G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kathi S.
24 August 2015
The Real Cape Cod
Kathi S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie P.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Stephanie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
13 October 2017
A Very Special Place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kathi S.
15 August 2016
Year Two at the Guest Cottage
Kathi S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
bonnie r.
23 August 2015
Fabulous retreat
bonnie r.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Devorah B.
20 October 2014
Perfect Cottage for a Wedding Weekend
Devorah B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barb T.
27 July 2012
Great Location!
Barb T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M.
9 September 2011
GREAT PLACE TO STAY! A MUST STAY!
Nancy M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
1 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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