Overbrook House is a beautiful estate nestled away on a quiet side street in Buzzards Bay. I'll have to make a disclaimer that I have known the owners my entire life and that my mom works for them. But I can promise, that aside, they've earned a five star rating all on their own. I recently rented the house and grounds for my wedding and I can't imagine it turning out any more beautiful. Overbrook provides the perfect back drop for any outdoors, rustic DIY wedding and it's also perfect for family reunions or other large gatherings (which also happen regularly at the house). The house has somewhere between 10 and 12 beds, which will easily sleep 20 or more people. There are ample bathrooms (5 total if I remember correctly), closets and 2 working fireplaces on the first floor. A giant chef's kitchen connects to a butler's kitchen and then giant dining room, with the "biggest dining table I've ever seen". My favorite room has always been the library/den. However, the sun room, complete with walk out balcony overlooking the lawns, comes in a close second. There's also a basement apartment style unit and separate lodge available for rent. The grounds include open lawns, wooded areas, an in-ground pool and a large, separate dance hall for functions. Parking is provided by a gravel lot near the main house and two wooded lots by the dance hall. We held our wedding on one of the lawns, with an outdoor dinner under a tent on another lawn and the cupcakes and dancing happened in the intimate dance hall which is tucked away below a babbling brook in the woods. You get such a sense of privacy and intimacy at Overbrook house, it's really amazing. There is no maid or butler service or anything fancy like that, but they do provide bath and pool towels, linens and extra blankets, hand soap, cleaners, dishes, odds and ends here and there. It's basically like renting out someone's house and using it for whatever you will. There is a gas station and a CVS a mere 5 minutes away, and a quick 10 minutes into Wareham gets you to both a Wal Mart and Stop & Shop for anything else you might need. The house is also convenient to the Cape Cod Canal, via Main Street in Buzzards Bay and as a guest, you have access to a private beach right on the bay down the street. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived, the grounds well manicured and everything was in working order. Help was offered in the weeks leading up to our event, although we didn't need it, Erin and Kofi were available and willing to coordinate however they could. But what I probably liked most about my stay was that once you're in the house, you really aren't bothered by anyone. You feel alone (in a good way), and like the house is completely yours. You kind of forget you're even renting it from anyone and having been on enough vacations and trips myself, I can attest to the peace of mind that comes with not having to deal with people. It's nice! Many of the local rental companies have already dealt with and are familiar with Overbrook, so you shouldn't face much of an obstacle there. One bummer is that they don't allow dogs, so plan ahead for that. But it seems that they do make exceptions on a case by case basis for events such as a wedding, if your furry friend is an important part of your day, they understand that and are willing to accommodate such a request. I believe their policy is out of respect for future tenants who may have allergies and the like. Thank you! All in all, our stay at Overbrook was quiet, relaxing, unimposing and all of our guests were raving about how much they loved the place. It really is a gem, and I can foresee future gatherings happening....! read more

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My friend had her wedding at Overbrook house over the weekend and it was a great time. A group of about ten of us had booked the cabin to stay in so that we could have (too much) fun at the wedding and not have to worry about getting anywhere. We were advised that the cabin was not heated and a bit drafty and to plan accordingly, which was fine because the price was right. Erin ended up asking if we wanted to stay at the Lodge, which was a little bigger and heated. We would be more comfortable and she wasn't going to charge us for the upgrade. It is the little things like this that really make an experience great. It was generous and unexpected and she didn't have to make that offer. The kitchen was ample and well stocked with pots and plates and glasses. It was nice to be able to make breakfast for ten people comfortably. Dogs are not allowed, but they do make exceptions depending on the situation with a deposit. We spent a little time in the main house, where the bridal party was staying and the kitchen is basically a commercial kitchen and the den/living room are spacious and kind of fancy in a rustic way. The barn was perfect for a wedding - there were about 150 people inside a tent outside of the barn and inside of the barn and it felt like enough room. Unfortunately, it was raining the whole time but we ended up having fun anyway. It was a nice getaway for the weekend and a fun reunion with friends. read more

What a wonderful place. My youngest son was recently married there. He and his friends were in the big house. We were in the adjoining house. It was wonderful. The house was comfortable and the grounds were magnificent. I highly recommend this for family weddings or gatherings. read more

I hosted my wedding at Overbrook House in Bourne, MA in June of 2014. Let me tell you, this venue is amazing for the DIYers. Basically you rent the entire (and I mean huge) property for an entire week. This property is perfect for outdoor, tented weddings with a little something extra. Our stay was from Thursday-Thursday. With the rental you get a huge 9-10 bedroom house, inground pool, dance hall and use of the grounds (multiple fields). There is also an option to rent "The Lodge" which is immediately next to the huge Overbrook House. With this venue you need to bring in EVERYTHING from tents (if you desire) tables, chairs, caters, toilets and all desired decorations. They have a preferred list of vendors, which I used. We (myself and bridesmaids) spent the day before the wedding decorating the dance hall and patio next to the dance hall. I had dinner under a big tent, so we decorated that as well. My ceremony was held on the field next to the big house, and we exchanged our vows underneath two trees draped in white chiffon. I made practically all the decorations, and everyone noticed the time and love I put into make the wedding ours (what I'd like to call a labor of love). What I love most about this venue is you can make it your own. If you go the "cookie cutter" route, you are basically given what you get to choose from. At Overbrook we got decide everything. Although we did bring in our own decorations, the venue itself is beautiful. The dance hall is just magical how it is tucked away in the woods and you emerge from a slatted stone path to greet it. I honestly cannot say enough about how special this venue is. Another fun part about the venue is we had our family stay at the Lodge and our bridal party stay at the big house. Since we got the venue for a week, we got to celebrate our marriage with a friends and family for a whole week! If you are a DIY or looking for something unique this is your venue, I promise. read more