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Boat House Loft of Cape Cod Near Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre
Welcome to the magical waterfront world of The Boat House Loft with its spacious, open floor plan. Guests love our activity-rich choices ~ free use of two kayaks, a "Zodiac" sport row boat (seasonal use dependent), a stand-up paddle board and a 15' canoe. We are located at the end of a private, unpaved country road. Finger tips grazing the warm waters of Swan Pond. Unforgettable memories fondly lingering long after the return trip home.
Book a relaxing vacation at Cape Cod's Best Waterfront Value. The Boat House Loft offers a wonderfully relaxing Cape Cod vacation with a wide variety of bookings from 3 to 7 nights (check calendar for specifics & availability.
ENJOY THE BOAT HOUSE LOFT OFF-SEASON AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT on our already competitive rates. Book a 7 night minimum stay during the 3 night minimum off-season (only applies to $159, $179, $199 per night) and enjoy a discount which will be applied at booking (select "View Details" after date selection)
LOYALTY REWARDS PROGRAM: Our appreciative gift to you! We will reimburse 50% of the VRBO Service Fee on a future repeat visit to The Boat House Loft (must email request at booking). Our wonderful guests love this valuable perk!
Unique to The Loft! Indoor ground floor storage for up to three bicycles (keep those nice bikes out of the weather). Plus storage space to stow your gear, bike rack, coolers, empty luggage & bulky items - keeping your upstairs living quarters neat & clutter free. (Note: No electric bikes permitted).
Complimentary water-sports and spectacular over-water sunrises in the freshly redecorated Loft. CENTRALLY LOCATED! Only 5 minutes to RESTAURANTS, ENTERTAINMENT, OCEAN BEACHES & MAJOR SHOPPING. Only 25 minutes to Hyannis and the island ferries.
We welcome children and young adults ages 10 years old and up.
NO HOST FEES! NO OWNER SURCHARGES! We do not add on mandatory extra fees (pet, boat rental, 3rd person, damage insurance, cleaning, linen or towel). Save hundreds off your vacation rental's bottom line cost.
Only 30 quick & easy minutes from the Sagamore Bridge, we are the best choice for both the recreational vacationing couple and the leisurely holiday seeker. The Loft offers a classic Cape Cod country interior with an amenity-filled waterfront experience. Stunning water views from every window.
The Boathouse Loft is a naturalist's & birder's dream, surrounded by natural beauty, a peaceful and relaxing oasis on the shores of one of Cape Cod's largest salt water lakes .....a beautiful waterfront sanctuary situated on its own private peninsula encompassed on 3 sides by water and 1 side by conservation land ....with spectacular sunrises & sunsets plus ocean access to Nantucket Sound. Yet, only minutes to great seafood restaurants, shopping, beaches and fun attractions.
Go kayaking every day with no boat rental fees. Waterfront is the difference between an ordinary and an extraordinary summer vacation. There is no sweeter place to kick off your flip flops. We offer a relaxing waterfront vacation at a reasonable price.....plus we love and cater to our happy guests! We are very dog friendly (with restrictions) and do not charge a pet fee.
With a second story open floor plan, The Loft has a comfortable Cape Cod "country style" appearance. You are the sole occupants - assuring complete privacy (the first floor is storage).
It boasts four separate rooms, each with country blue painted floors:
-The main living/sleeping accommodations
-The sun filled eat-in veranda with Euro ceiling fan overlooking the water .
-The fully applianced kitchen
~The all white bathroom with contemporary fixtures. Featured are an over-sized 38" neo-angle stall shower, a European-style vanity and a comfort height commode.
-An outdoor wood burning fireplace/firepit for making smores & creating a cozy ambiance. We supply the skewers. You supply the memories!
-For those working remotely, The Loft features the latest cable modem & router technology, assuring fast WiFi connections for Zooming & video streaming.
-Watch complimentary NETFLIX and AMAZON PRIME. Stream hundreds of movies & TV shows!
- Well lit at night for your comfort & safety
~ We provide linens and towels.
~ We offer a compact clothes dryer to dry & fluff-up your damp towels on cloudy days.
~ The Loft comfortably sleeps two with a king sized bed in the bedroom.
- Climate comfort ....enjoy the open window fresh breezes off the pond with your second story elevation. During hot summer days, the Loft is fully air-conditioned (14,000 BTUs total ) During the crisp spring and autumn days, the bedroom, kitchen/veranda & bathroom have individual heaters & thermostats controlling the heat.
The scenic approach to the Boat House Loft is by a private winding dirt road. At the very end of the road is a tiny enclave of homes including the Boat House and it's very private Cape Cod 'tree house' loft, perched on the second floor under pine trees.
Included with the Boat House Loft is a large outdoor space - your own private yard. Great for relaxing and grilling at the water's edge. The location is ideal for the kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding or sailing enthusiast ....you have direct access to the launch area.
UNIQUE ON CAPE COD. We offer the ultimate in on-the-water value for our guests. Included at no charge is our fleet of watercraft- take a book and a snack, and float where the wind & current takes you - relaxing & reading while the waves gently rock you back-and-forth. The "Future Beach Maui 124" stand up paddle board (pond use only), two "sit-in" kayaks and a canoe that survived a tornado hit! No boat rental fees! (Note: The Host may coordinate usage of the watercraft with the Guest, who has priority usage).
Naturalist's dream! Circumnavigate Swan Pond in any of the watercraft or use the kayaks and canoe to paddle down Swan Pond River to the ocean and beach. The boating is some of the best on Cape Cod - two miles downstream is Nantucket Sound, with a Town of Dennis public beach at the mouth of the river. It is warm water south-side beach kissed by the Gulf Stream. Exhilarating! What an excellent way to enjoy being on the water.
The centrally located Loft is exactly 30 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge.
~IMPORTANT ASTHMA & RESPIRATORY SENSITIVITY ADVISORY - The Boat House Loft is directly on the water and, like all waterfront properties, is subject to a beautiful morning fog & moisture laden pond winds. The Loft is NOT SUITABLE for those with asthma or any other humidity or moisture related respiratory allergies or sensitivities
~IMPORTANT PET ADVISORY - We are regretfully unable to accommodate potentially aggressive breeds like American Staffordshire Terriers, pit bulls or pit bull mixtures or ANY DOG that has shown past aggression to other animals or people. You are responsible & liable for your dog's behavior at all times.
We're quite proud of the extraordinary 5 Star reviews from our truly wonderful guests (partial sampling) :
*Published by Marianne B. on August 21, 2022
What a fabulous vacation we had! I stayed at the Boathouse with my 4-year-old Weimaraner, Lola. When we drove up, Larry & King were there to greet us and give us a tour of the property. The property was immaculate and had everything we needed to enjoy a wonderful waterfront vacation complete with 2 kayaks, a Stand-up Paddle board, a canoe & a zodiac. The outdoor area had a fire pit that unfortunately we never used even though Larry cut up some firewood for us! The property is peaceful and the view of the water was so calming. I enjoyed the kayak & the SUP. The location at the end of a dirt road allowed Lola to be able to be off leash which she loved! I can not say enough how welcoming Larry & King were - it made our vacation so special! We will definitely be back for another visit - hopefully in the fall!
*Published by Robyn on May 16, 2021
FABULOUS.... FABULOUS.... FABULOUS!!!!
Larry and King are great hosts and the property is perfect for a quiet getaway with plenty to do if you want! Between the location of the boat house (close to everything) kayaks, canoe, amazing view from the porch, beautiful sunrise's, all the amenities you need and again, the fabulous hosts, this was a perfect getaway for us! Thank you again Larry and King for making our getaway awesome, we will definitely be back!
*Published by Jamie on September 12, 2020
"We had the best week!! Loved our location and the ability to kayak and paddle board literally right outside the front door. Awesome location. Central to everything but down an old dirt road so you felt like you were on a retreat. Can’t say enough about Larry. One of the nicest people we have ever met. Very accommodating and respectful. King was a wonderful added benefit. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!"
*Published by Jeff on September 7, 2020
Relaxing place, secluded and quiet. It was great to have the kayaks, paddleboard, canoe and rowboat provided. We used them all! Our dog loved the rowboat the best. Although secluded it was nearby to anything we needed. Larry (our host) couldn't have been nicer. We loved King as well.