Historic 1785 Cape Cod Home Near Brewster Bayside Beaches – Perfect for Family Fun!
Built in 1785 and thoughtfully renovated in 2021, this charming antique home sits north of Route 6A in Brewster, less than a mile from the bayside beaches. The spacious 4-bedroom home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and blends the historic character of Cape Cod with modern updates.
The large backyard offers something for everyone. Relax around the fire pit in the Adirondack chairs, enjoy a casual evening on the patio, or unwind with a nap on the hammock. Plenty of space for outdoor games. Fire up the grill for lunch or dinner, then rinse off in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach.
7 night minimum stay. Check in/check out on Saturdays.
LIVING SPACES
• Living Room: Samsung Frame TV, couch, 2 armchairs, 2 rocking chairs. There is a portable AC unit to cool the living room.
• Kitchen & Dining: Spacious kitchen with everything you need for cooking and entertaining. Fully stocked with pots and pans, glassware, flatware, wine glasses, serving platters, baking supplies, knife set, blender, juicer, coffee maker, waffle maker, kettle, toaster, microwave, ice buckets, water pitchers, and lobster bake supplies. Cloth napkins and tablecloths are provided. The newer stove makes cooking easy, and the dining room table comfortably seats 10 people. Please note that the kitchen does not have a dishwasher.
• Laundry Room: Large capacity washer and dryer. Ironing board and iron also available.
BEDROOMS
• First Floor: Primary bedroom with a king bed and en-suite bath. There is a second bedroom with a queen bed on the 1st floor. Both bedrooms have window ACs and ceiling fans.
• Second Floor: There is a large bedroom with 4 twin beds overlooking the front yard, and another bedroom with 2 twins (can convert to a king) overlooking the backyard . Window ACs in each bedroom.
Please note: The home features two original "Captain's stairs" leading to the second floor. As typical for antique homes, they are narrower and steeper than modern staircases.
BATHROOMS
• First Floor: Two bathrooms – an en-suite primary with a standup shower and a full bathroom with a tub/shower.
• Second Floor: One bathroom with a standup shower.
OUTDOOR
- HUGE backyard for hanging and playing outside!
- Outdoor shower
- Weber gas grill
- Back porch with seating area and bistro lights
- Fire pit with Adirondacks - perfect for s'mores!
- Hoses in back and front yards
- Picnic table for outdoor dining
- Hammock
- Ample driveway parking (4+ cars)
- Beach gear available in the shed: 10 beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, umbrellas, coolers, beach cart. Corn hole and other lawn games also in shed.
Please note:
There is an old barn on the property that is not available for guest use. The home also has a small apartment attached, however it is not being rented and will remain unoccupied during your stay.
Extras:
• Optional linen package available for $150 flat rate per stay - includes all bedding, pillow, sheets, and bath towels for 10 guests.
BREWSTER BEACHES
To access Brewster town beaches, you can purchase either a day pass ($20) or a seasonal pass ($150). Passes can be purchases online and no need to print anything out.
Closet beaches to the house (all within ~1 mile):
- Saints Landing: Awesome spot at low tide to explore the famous Brewster Flats! Larger parking lot.
- Mants Landing: Very short walk from the parking lot to the beach (just a few steps). Smaller parking lot.
- Paine"s Creek: Excellent for kids with tons of wading pools at low tide! Parking lot fills quickly so arrive early if you plan to park, though drop-offs are easy.
BREWSTER ATTRACTIONS
- Nickerson State Park: Beautiful hiking, biking, and freshwater kettle ponds for swimming.
- Brewster Ladies Library: A lovely historic library and a great stop on a rainy day.
- Stony Brook Grist Mill and Museum: A classic Cape Cod landmark and scenic walking area.
- The Brewster Tidal Flats: Accessible from any Brewster beach. The best time to visit is 1-2 hours before low tide when the sandbars and tidal pools are easiest to explore.
- Cape Cod Baseball League - Brewster Whitecaps: A fun and quintessential Cape Cod summer experience.
- Cape Cod Museum of Natural History: Small family-friendly museum with aquariums and a scenic marsh boardwalk to Cape Cod Bay.
- Antique & thrift shops: Brewster and nearby towns have several great spots to browse.
- Cape Cod Rail Trail (CCRT): A 25-mile paved bike path running from South Dennis to Wellfleet. There are 2 access points In Brewster (both with parking): Underpass Road at the Rail Trail Bike Shop or at Nickerson State Park on Rt 6A.
- Short drive to explore Orleans, Eastham, Harwich, Chatham, Dennis, or Yarmouth!
BREWSTER RESTAURANTS
- Cafe Al Fresco, Brewster Fish House, Island Blue Crab, Chillingsworth, Uncle Peter's Chowder House, Spinnakers, Laurinos, Stone Lovin' Pizza, Kitchen Cafe, Peacemaker, Snowy Owl Coffee, ACK Gioia.
- Ocean's Edge Resort also has several dining options open to the public.
- Clam shacks: Kate's Seafood, JTs, Cobie's