Notes from the host
Bluefin Cottage
The perfect beach getaway! With Follins Pond right next door this is great for kayaking (2 for use on property) and laying out on the private beach. Perfect for families (or two). True beach-vibe home only 2/10 of a mile to private Quaker Beach on saltwater Follins Pond. Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with well-equipped kitchen and plenty of off-street parking - located in a private, vintage Cape Cod neighborhood. For fishing, boating, kayaking (2 house kayaks provided) or SUP, the Bass River is only steps away and runs to Nantucket Sound. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with covered patio, gas grill, backyard propane fire pit and outdoor shower. For rainy days or movie nights, relax in the home theater room, complete with microwave and mini-fridge. Short drive to north-side and south-side beaches (Mayflower or West Dennis), Cape Cod Rail Trail, Devil’s Purse Brewing Co, Johnny Kelley Recreation Area (basketball and tennis courts, ball fields, playground, Bocce courts, pickle-ball, handball court pavilion and Braille Trail for the sight impaired), Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, historic sites, golf courses and shopping. Memories are made at this Cape Haven! Fall in love with old Cape Cod…
Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Full, 1 Twin, 1 Twin-over-Full bunk (see below for more info)
Quaker Beach is great, but it is not suited for large groups. It is a small, private beach reserved for this secluded community. Absolutely no beach parties or loud music! Bluefin is perfect for family groups and friends, however, the neighborhood is quiet, with several year-round residents, and the serenity of the surrounding area should be respected and preserved at all times. Our cottage is available for rent, but it’s also our home away from home. Please treat it with care and leave it in the condition you found it. Thank you!
Please note our home is dog friendly and we do allow adding your dogs to the booking. We do require that dogs be crated when no one is in the home. If you are bringing your dogs, please add them to the reservation prior to your booking request. While the house is thoroughly cleaned after each visit, we still ask you to consider this If you or anyone in your party has any allergies to dogs.
Please note we do have 3 surveillance cameras on the outside of the property near the entrances. These are not monitored during your stay, but are active at all times.
Town of Dennis Beach information:
https://www.town.dennis.ma.us/beach-department/pages/beach-information
Amenities:
• Living Room – 2 couches, 1 loveseat, 55” smart TV, closet (Note: fireplace is not operational)
• Dining Area – Table seating for 8, plus seating for 2 at the island
• Outdoor Dining – Table seating for 10 (4 at patio table, 6 at picnic table w/umbrella), gas grill, plus 2 rocking chairs and 2 lounge chairs
• Kitchen – Refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, dual coffee maker (brew/K-cup), cookware, utensils, plates, bowls, mugs, cups, glasses
• Backyard – Propane fire pit with 5 Adirondack chairs
• An Outdoor Shower with changing space.
• Mini split AC units in the house to give full AC to the house. Each bedroom, the movie room and the main room have units (6 total).
• Master Bedroom (Captain’s Quarters) on Main Floor – 1 King bed, dresser, 2 nightstands, closet
• Bedroom 2 (Sea Turtle Suite) on Main Floor – 2 Full beds, dresser, nightstand, closet
• Main Floor Bath – includes tub with shower, linen closet in hallway
• Bedroom 3 (Beachcomber) on Lower Level – 1 Queen bed, dresser, 2 nightstands, armoire
• Bedroom 4 (Crew’s Cabin) on Lower Level – 1 Twin bed, 1 Twin-over-Full bunk bed, locker-style cubbies, closet
• Lower Level Bath – includes stand-up shower, armoire for linens in hallway
• Home Theater Room – Leather sectional sofa w/reclining seats, 82” smart TV, microwave, mini-fridge
• WiFi
• Both TV’s support AirPlay and have Rokus connected with guest access setup. This allows seamless sign out of your streaming apps when you leave.
What to Bring:
• Bath/beach towels
• Paper goods – toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, tissues
• Toiletries – shampoo/conditioner, bath soap, hand soap, toothpaste
• Extra Beach chairs (6 provided), boogie boards, sand toys, etc.
• First Aid kit
• Sunscreen
• Bikes/helmets
• Crate (for dog-owners, we kindly request that you crate your dog when you’re out and about)
We Provide:
• Dish soap, dishwasher detergent and surface spray (before checking out, all surfaces should be wiped including stovetop, microwave and fridge)
• Garbage bags
• Vacuum, broom and mop (before leaving, please do a quick vacuum/sweep of the floors)
• window fans
• Child safety: stove knob covers, many tamper resistant outlets and extra outlet covers, ability to lock some kitchen drawers/cabinets (with sharp objects), 1 baby gate.
• 6 beach chairs and 4 boogie boards (updated).
• 2 Kayaks, paddles and vests for use by guests.
About the Owner:
Our Cape Cod roots run deep! Brendon grew up in Sandwich. His father was born and raised in Monument Beach (Bourne). His grandfather owned and operated a charter fishing boat named the “Bluefin” - hence Bluefin Cottage. We were married on Old Silver Beach in North Falmouth. We have 2 teenage daughters and have spent countless summer vacations with friends and family on the Cape.
What Makes This House Unique:
Location! Nestled in a quiet neighborhood with access to the Bass River and a private beach and nearby boat launch, but only a short drive to ocean beaches, this house offers the best of both worlds. So spacious, yet still maintains that cozy cottage feel. Plus, for those who can’t bear to leave their fur babies at home, it’s dog-friendly (for a small fee)!
Hosted by Brendon Cunningham