We loved our early fall stay at Dennis Seashores in Cottage #3! Very small, sleeping space for 4, but I think it would be tight for 4 adults if one was spending any time indoors. The cottage was well appointed, with lovely shade trees when we were in the mood.
The Nantucket Sound beach was across the street that divides the property, and across the lawn, just a few steps away. We could see it through the trees out our windows, and hear the waves at night. Also, the cottage is situated on the property in such a way that a nice breeze blows through when the window are open. No windows overlook another cottage.
The grounds are very green and manicured, and were a nice alternative to sitting on the beach, which I hear was unusually seaweed strewn due to a recent hurricane. But that's just nature at work, couldn't keep me away.
This is an older place, but we found everything clean, sheets on bed, staff available, helpful, and pleasant the entire time we were there. The outside shower was a treat for those of us who live in climates where they aren't common (there's and inside shower too). The cottage was also near all sorts of good restaurants and food shopping, when we wanted to cook ourselves.
The setting was somewhat more urban compared to parts of the Cape which are farther north, near the National Seashore. It was a nice combination of relaxing getaway and accessible services that my New Yorker husband can't live without.
A plus too: We didn't have to spend a day cleaning to make it presentable to the next tenant. The staff made it clear that we were on vacation and sweeping and vacuuming after normal wear and tear was something they could handle. I don't think they would feel the same if we were going to misuse the privilege, but it was nice to know that a quiet couple like us didn't have to spend our last day of vacation vacuuming and cleaning, or hiring someone to do it for us.
We'll definitely be back next year! read more