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Your perch to the Cape's best ocean view with private Nauset access for 8!

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A balcony with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a chandelier, and a spiral staircase.
A wooden spiral staircase with metal railings, a clock on the wall, and a desk with chairs in the room.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden dining table with chairs. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and there are large windows allowing natural light.
A two-story building with a sign reading "WHEEL HOUSE" on the front.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nauset Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Orleans, MA
  • Place, Nickerson Home
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nauset Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Skaket Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your perch to the Cape's best ocean view with private Nauset access for 8!

Your private and peaceful post and beam home looks out from every room, including a screened dining porch and an eye-poping roof-top deck, across the tidal river and marsh of Pleasant Bay to the dunes and rhythmic waves of Nauset Beach. Watch the colors change from sunrise to sunset, see the birds, seals and teaming wildlife, wander down to the private foot bridge to the beach, or entertain your palate in your spacious, open kitchen, dining, and living space. This comfortable charmer is on Pochet Inlet in the Pochet Association just minutes from East Orleans, Nauset Farms, and dining options to match every taste. This tastefully expanded 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features a luxurious bath, indoor and outdoor showers, a multi-purpose loft for TV, extra sleeping space, or star gazing off the deck before returning to a roaring central fireplace. Choose from 3 main floor bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen, 2 twins) and 2 baths. The main room loft has 1 bedroom with 2 twins and 1/2 bath accessed by a one-of-a-kind spiral stairway. No pets please. Invite your friends instead to enjoy this truly special home.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please provide your own linens and towels.
Passes for parking, and now walking, are required for access to Pochet Beach. They can be found on the bulletin board.
On Tuesday and Friday evenings, please wheel all trash barrels to the top of the driveway for Wednesday and Saturday morning pick-up. Thanks!

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0055262240
Property # 853730vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Orleans

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in East Orleans, a neighbourhood in Orleans. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Orleans Bowling Center and Cape Escape Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Orleans, MA

What's nearby

  • Nickerson Home - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nauset Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Skaket Beach - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 16 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jo Mama's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Barley Neck Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your perch to the Cape's best ocean view with private Nauset access for 8! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your perch to the Cape's best ocean view with private Nauset access for 8!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your perch to the Cape's best ocean view with private Nauset access for 8!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your perch to the Cape's best ocean view with private Nauset access for 8!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your perch to the Cape's best ocean view with private Nauset access for 8! located?

Located in East Orleans, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Cod Beaches, Nauset Inlet and Orleans Historical Society Meeting House Museum. Nauset Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful stay at the wheelhouse! The house was super comforrable for our family of 6. We enjoyed the perch overlooking the ocean on the top floor for morning coffee! Thank you for opening up your house to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great house, great stay!

Great location and house in a private beach community in East Orleans. Very convenient to beach and other activities on the Cape
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic stay at the "Wheelhouse" in Pochet. A very relaxing week and great weather the entire time. As always Katy was very responsive to any issues that came up during our stay. It is a great family spot for a true beach vacation on the Cape. We all are looking forward to coming back to the "Wheelhouse" again in June '26.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cape cod vacation

Our vacation was great. The house as always was fabulous, wonderful ocean views, house is stocked with everything you need especially the kitchen. Katy was extremely helpful and responded quickly. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It's all about the view!

We had a wonderful stay at this property. There are two decks and a screened porch and the view from each is fantastic! The neighborhood is quiet and serene, the beach is beautiful, and the host very responsive. All in all, a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic Cape Cod vacation

This house is in a beautiful neighborhood and has an unbelievable view. It is spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

9 Archer Lane

We always have a wonderful time in this beautiful spot. Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility and beauty

We had another wonderful stay at the Wheel House. The house is spacious and well stocked, the views are unparalleled, the sunrises over the ocean are gorgeous, and the beach is a short walk away. Katy is an outstanding host, very helpful and responsive. We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a great and relaxing stay!! The pictures online do not do this property justice! Very surprised at how spacious the property is. Very well stocked and had everything we needed to make this a relaxing week. There is a short walk to the beach, but once you get there It's great! Property owner was gracious and easy to work with. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual family vacation

We loved the quiet neighborhood and charm of this family owned home. There was plenty of space for our family of 7 including a new baby. The charm was not lost on us however more attention could have been taken to attend to aging bathrooms, and higher level of weekly housekeeping and overall maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for your review, Alyssa. Glad we could address everything. Katy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Wheelhouse Never Disappoints

Our family has been renting this property for a week or two most summers for the last 20 years. Personally this was my 8th-ish stay at the house. We’ve grown a real attachment to the place. You can’t beat the location, view, or charm. Everything the 6 of us needed was right there. This was the cleanest I had ever seen the house. Definitely worth our trip from Wisconsin. We’ll be back, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

My wife and I have been to Cape Cod several times before but our two friends who stayed with us have never been, so we rented this house based on the VRBO presentation because we wanted a house that overlooks the ocean. Well, I will say that this house gave us the best Cape Cod experience that I could've hoped for. As in the pictures the house overlooks not only the ocean but the salt marsh and little Pleasant Bay as well. The wildlife that we were able to see from the upper deck all week long was just unexpected and wonderful. We spent a good portion of our time on the upper deck with our binocular's just watching the goings-on in the marsh and bay. Not to mention the beautiful sunrise we witnessed right from the upper deck. We did go to the beach a couple mornings early for sunrise but the other days we sat on the deck with a cup of coffee and watched the sun come up. It was wonderful. We found the house to be very comfortable and had everything we needed on the premises. We did venture away from the house a few times to do some sightseeing on the Cape but I think I speak for everyone when I say that we looked forward to getting back to the house to enjoy all that it has to offer. Would I stay at this location again? Absolutely!! And I look forward to it. Thank You Katy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cape Cod family vacation Great location great weather Great hostRepeat next Year Unanimous Vote Thank You
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2026
We’re so pleased you had a good visit! Katy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

We had a great stay. The views from the upper deck are wonderful. So peaceful and relaxing. There are many activities nearby for everyone. We golfed, kayaked (provided!), fished, and of course, went to the beach. Also it's a great place to do absolutely nothing. :) If you have little ones I would recommend Skaket Beach at high tide. I loved the quietness of the very private neighborhood. We had to contact Katy once when the propane for the gas grill ran out and she had two tanks for us the next morning. Thanks Katy. Can't wait for our next Cape vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

lovely family feel

this place is very comfortable from the first night to the last night. The only problem we had is it is not very well cleaned and does need some minor maintenance. Other than that, no one wanted to leave. walk to the beach less than half a mile and plenty of room for private time. nice cool breeze all the time. it actually got a little chilly so bring jackets just in case. We will try to get back here. Some of the other places look nicer but we personally like the old homey feel of post and beam construction. .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in walking to beach!

My family has rented on the Cape for years, but never before had we been in walking distance (~10min including the boardwalk over the marsh) to the beach, and lemme say it's a game-changer. Unfortunately with our growing family we will likely size out of staying here again, but would def consider it in a heartbeat if it kept working for us! Big open living/kitchen/dining space was comfortable to move around, comfortable beds with ample windows to enjoy the breeze. Love the marsh views and falling asleep to the sound of waves and birds every night. Quiet residential neighborhood and semi-private beach near Nauset were top notch. Ample parking, all the amenities you could want - kayak, boogie boards, grill, laundry, stocked kitchen. The only drawback is the lockbox containing key is a bit old and sticks easily. Also note that the walk/park permit for the private beach area for summer 2022 say 2021 on them, which was unknown to us initially but luckily the nice man guarding the entrance each day let us through knowing which house we were staying at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Away

Perfect property to get away. Overlooking salt marshes with ocean sounds in the background. Cozy classic Cap Cod house comfortable for the week for a family. Plenty of time to experience all of the Cape with proximity to all. Beach walking distance. Kayak launch close by (need a way to bring with car - too far to carry). Easy to get answers from property manager for questions not summarized in advance. Located away from “thickly settled” areas in a private managaged neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, Private Gem on the Cape

This tucked-away location, within view and sound of the waves, was perfect for us to connect with our college kids over the holiday. Plenty of space and privacy. The house had everything we wanted and needed for our visit and we would definitely stay here again. The beach is an easy, three-minute walk down the quiet, private road. We watched the herons and egrets in the marsh, looked for constellations at night, and loved the central location of Orleans to explore other parts of the Cape. You can feel the generations of love and happy family memories in this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little corner of heaven

This place could not be better situated. It shows it’s age, but so do I. Tremendous space, comfort, and views to keep you coming back. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean views

Great family home with a definite Cape Cod vibe. Ocean views are beautiful. We come back every year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful spot.

It's a spacious and interesting house. There are bikes, kayaks, and boogie boards in the garage, and all were used. The view is lovely and ever-changing. If you have a large group (we had 6), this house is for you. The glass table on the master bedroom patio needed wiping down from some accumulated dust, but other than that, all was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay near Nauset

We had a wonderful week plus right next to Nauset Beach. The house was beautiful, with lots of great views from inside the house and out on a couple different decks. A great big yard for kids to play in, and easy access to the Pochet association Nauset Beach access point (maybe a 3 minute walk?). It’s a straight shot to drive to Skaket Beach on the other side of Orleans. Easy access to downtown and a few restaurants as well. We tried both Barleyneck Inn and The Rail, and had a great meal from both. Katy was receptive and quick to respond to questions. We had a really great stay and we would love to visit again some time.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible location

The wheel house is the best. It’s situated on picturesque corner of the cape, with views of a tidal creek and the ocean from almost every window. There is a short scenic walk to a beautiful beach with very few people on it. Fully stocked kitchen. Plenty of space and multiple decks. We had a great week!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Wonderful experience Great location Terrific Owner
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfy and Cosy

The Wheel House has been the perfect nest for our annual Mother's & Daughters gathering. Plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen is great. Orleans has everything we need for the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Katy Holmes

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Our New England family has owned this house since it was converted from a duck-hunting cottage in 1961 to a year-round, ocean-front home. The home has had many updates over the years and is now jointly owned by the family's third generation.

Why they chose this property

This home was lovingly passed down through generations and has been enjoyed by family, friends, and now conscientious renters since 1999. My grandparents, the home's original owners, retired to the cottage from Manhattan due to its spectacular views of the ocean and proximity to Chatham, Brewster, Provincetown, and other areas of the old Cape. The Cape Cod Baseball League games are also hosted in Orleans Center, bringing free professional-level baseball to the Lower Cape all summer long.

What makes this property unique

As children we loved to play 'house' in the small bedroom and bath in the upper loft, accessed by a custom-made iron spiral stairway. Paper airplanes also festooned the living room below from eager young 'pilots' stationed in the loft. A large side yard is perfect for croquet, badminton, volleyball, or spirited games of wiffleball, watched admiringly from adults relaxing on the nearby deck. A winding path off the driveway leads down to the inlet, where all manner of animals can be observed in their natural habitat. The Wheel House is named for the enormous ship's wheel mounted high over the vaulted-ceiling living room, making the house feel like a ship, particularly in storms. Walks to the beach for smooth heart-shaped rocks, shells and sea glass have been our family passion for decades.

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