Title: Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35133780&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach ## Photo gallery for Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach ![Property grounds - Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach (Barnstable)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35133800/35133780/652233f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach (Barnstable)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35133800/35133780/9ffe2192.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach (Barnstable)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35133800/35133780/9ee8813e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach (Barnstable)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35133800/35133780/5b12e6e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels - Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach (Barnstable)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35133800/35133780/a80f601c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the tranquil ambiance of 'Ivy Woods' in Osterville's exclusive Wianno section, where a waterfront compound awaits. This charming retreat features a gas grill, private backyard with picnic tables and game shed, enclosed screened-in porch with water views perfect for relaxing or people-watching as your family enjoys pond activities. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82170 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach Rare Nature Lovers Waterfront compound on an unspoiled fresh spring fed pond. Located in the exclusive Wianno section, less than a mile drive to our pristine public beach on Nantucket sound (permit provided), clamming, shell hunting and boating. Walk, bike, or take the car to downtown Osterville offering upscale shopping and fine dining. Or BBQ (gas grill provided), swim, kayak (bring your own) or fish in the back yard. In the winter ice skate, make smores in the fire pit or ice fish on the pond. Property abuts the 18th hole golf course on one side, the lake in front, across the road from the 1st hole/checkin.. Please note during the summer high season there is a 7 night minimum and change over day is Saturday. For the month of June I would consider a three day weekend rental. "Ivy Woods"- turning back time at this Osterville nature retreat. This waterfront property is a hidden gem sited on Neck Pond with 200+ ft. of waterfront frontage on 1.25 acres of land. The pond views are peaceful while the wooded lot makes you feel like you are at a camp retreat. Bird watchers will enjoy morning coffee with wood peckers, ducks, squirrels, bluejays and more. Two owls will greet you in the evening. "Buster" the huge bull frog can be heard during the summer nights. The Main House was built in 1914 & retains the charm of its original architecture with pine wood floors, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, wood paneled walls upstairs, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, sunroom & enclosed porch overlooking the pond. There are in window air conditions which usually are not needed until August. The boat house & picnic area make a great play room & entertaining space on the sandy shore of the pond. Outdoor fire pit and BBQ (gas) provided (next to the volley ball and tether ball sanded area. The driveway is large and can park 5+ cars. This is the ultimate vacation destination in itself. There is no need to ever leave. 1st floor master en suite bathroom (tub/shower) to bedroom with King Bed. 2nd bedroom- 1st floor en suite bathroom (tub/shower newly renovated 2021) to bedroom with Trundle that pulls out to another twin Bed. 3rd bedroom-2nd fl has King Bed with water view. 4th bedroom-2nd fl has two twin beds. 5th bedroom-2nd fl is smaller but has full/double bed with water view. Newly painted living room in 2022\. Coastal furnishings. 2/2021 renovated bathroom with rain shower in 1st upstairs bathroom. Shower with jets 2nd upstairs bathroom renovated 5/2021\. Outdoor picnic tables near BBQ and a fire pit for the evenings overlooking the water. This vacation home can sleep 8 maximum. The living room with fireplace and waterview has HDMI Ipad compatible TV with DVD player. At the end of the living room is a formal dining area which seats 6 easily. Ivy Woods is ideal for family reunions, holidays, and special occasions. This family compound provides you with modern conveniences and comfortable accommodations in a relaxed setting – an excellent base for exploring Cape Cod. Park your car and walk to great shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, art galleries, beaches, and concerts. The fully equipped kitchen has updated refrigerator also offering a newer full size newer washer and dryer in a lower level laundry area for your convenience. There is WIFI and booster available to stay connected as well as air conditioning units to keep you cool when needed. The kitchen has an AlexaPure drip water filtration system. The enclosed screened in porch offering comfy seating with a water view as a special spot to sit back with a book or just people watch as your family enjoys the pond activities. Ivy Woods House Features Comfortably sleeps 8 people in beds with tastefully decorated bedrooms . Please strip beds at end of stay by 9 am and throw downstairs so we may start the laundry. Spacious living and family rooms, enclosed porch, sun room all with water views. Large off kitchen dining area/table which seats 8\. Outdoor gas BBQ grill. Private backyard with picnic tables and game/beach shed. Movies, board games, lacrosse sticks, darts, water noodles and inflatables, and other fun entertainment in the game shed/boat house. There is a seven night minimum which starts Saturdays during the summer. There is a basement gardeners/house manager apartment with side separate outdoor entrance that is used in the summer. It does not have access to the house. We support composting for our organic vegetable garden. the potted flowers will be watered/attended to as needed usually in the morning. Fridays in the summer the historical museum down our street hosts an organic farmers market you can walk to. Crosby's boat yard, with the chart house restaurant on the harbor/water is about a mile away. Crisp pizza is a must do restaurant with some outdoor seating, fire pit, ping pong, outdoor bar area. I will be staying most summer weeks in town if you need additional assistance or have questions. I will also come to tend to the vegetable garden when needed! Bike, walk, or car to town and attractions. The Hyannis airport is just 15-20 mins away. Logan Airport in Boston is 1 hr 15 mins away depending upon the traffic. There is a bus out of Hyannis that goes to Logan airport and most use it instead of driving. Osterville's business district includes a public library, gift stores, women's fashions, restaurants, a small market, banks with ATMs, a pizza place, package store (spirits), a U.S. Post Office, a hardware store, art galleries, barber and beauty shops, and real estate brokers. During July and August, Osterville's population swells due to seasonal residents. Many summer residents maintain a second house in Osterville while residing most of the year in the Greater Boston area. The village is known for its oceanfront estates in the Wianno section of town. The cemetery for the village of Osterville is the Hillside Cemetery on Old Mill Road. The Osterville Historical Museum, established in 1931, preserves the history of Osterville for all of those who love her, past, present, and future. The museum includes the largest collection of wooden boats in Massachusetts and is home to the Crosby Boats. The Crosbys are America's oldest, currently active, wooden boat building family. The Cammett House, the oldest house in Osterville, and the Captain Jonathan Parker House, owned by a 1820s coastal schooner captain, are also located on the museum campus. A series of boat shops includes the 1850 original Herbert F. Crosby boat shop. Every Friday mid-June to mid-September, the museum hosts the Osterville Farmers' Market.\[1\] Armstrong-Kelley Park, the oldest and largest privately owned park on Cape Cod, is located in Osterville. Crosby Boat Yard is port to the Crosby catboat, and the Wianno senior, the latter a favorite of nearby Hyannisport resident President John F. Kennedy. A steel drawbridge connects the village to Little Island and Grand Island (also known as Oyster Harbors), a gated community featuring many luxury houses and a private country club. The neighborhood of Wianno abuts the East Bay section of Osterville. There are two private country clubs in Osterville: The Wianno Club and the Oyster Harbors Club. Each club has a private 18 hole golf course, private tennis facilities, and a private beach. The Wianno Yacht Club, a private club on West Bay, offers children's sailing lessons. Dowses Beach in Osterville is a town of Barnstable beach, there are toilet facilities with showers and a beach house for changing in privacy. Lifeguards are present during the summer months only. House Rules: Not suitable for infants and children unless constantly supervised due to water risk. No pets sorry. $1,000 violation fee No smoking on ENTIRE property $1,000 ionization fee if policy violated No parties or events absolutely NO. $2,500 fee if violated \- Rentals are Saturday to Saturday during the summer season \- Cleaning fee for the inside and out 495\. Check-in: 3PM if there were guests the week before. Will try to acomodate you early. Check-out: 9:30 AM ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No smoking any place on property. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - 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30 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules 500 security deposit No smoking or pets on entire property (strictly enforced) No large gatherings ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Pond side without a fence. Dangerous ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking any place on property. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number C0019583186 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Osterville, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Stand Up & Paddle Cape Cod and Cotuit Center for the Arts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Osterville travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Osterville.dx183338) [View more Holiday homes in Osterville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Osterville-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183338-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.61885%2C-70.38442&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=du1PCp-wTEsc24TJIFpGxoomnCA=) Barnstable, MA ### What's nearby - ![Fluffy clouds and blue sky over the Occupy Chatham public shack on Chatham South Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989465/7d3ebc65-dd25-478f-a9f7-1869404a9a8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Public Beach 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles - ![Aerial view of Dowses Beach in Osterville, MA, USA at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983994344/4a4c789c-37e9-47fb-9380-9e15f444923b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dowses Beach 6 min drive \- 1.8 miles - ![Hyannis Harbor featuring cruising and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127091/dec008cd-c1fc-48d2-a2ac-8aaab698e5df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hyannis Harbor 16 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Stand Up & Paddle Cape Cod 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Cape Codder Water Park 12 min drive \- 7.3 miles ### Getting around - Hyannis Transportation Center 15 min drive - Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Dunkin' 7 min drive - Dunkin' 8 min drive - Chart Room at Crosby's 17 min walk - Four Seas Ice Cream 9 min drive - Osterville Fish Market 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach? ### Where is Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront/golf Sleep 8 /public beach Pass & private beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne W. 28 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place, gracious host! All good; Great location; Loved the pond, walking & biking ability; Everything close-by ##### Wayne W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily R. 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family property Very clean, Carole was lovely— available but not at all intrusive. Lake is great for kids. Beach access a close drive and waves are quite tame so also good for kids. Plenty of room for our 2 families (4 adults and 5 kids total). ##### Emily R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy H. 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful lake amazing home We all enjoyed the views of the lake from the comfy chairs in the sitting room off the kitchen . Loved the big bird feeder that attracted so many birds . Very bright and sunny with big windows .The house had plenty of room for all of our group to relax , play board games ,online work for remote Jobs. The outside areas were awesome picnic tables , lake floats , paddle board & canoe . Very quite lake felt like it was all ours . Sand volleyball was fun too . Would recommend renting bikes easy bike to town and the beach . ##### Kathy H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie A. 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for our first Cape Cod visit! Ivy Woods is a charming home with a beautiful water view. The VRBO page describes it as a pond but we would say it’s much more like a smaller lake which, for our teenagers, was the biggest appeal. They enjoyed many hours together on the SUP, kayak, etc. For the house - we’re from a part of the country where there are lots of vacation rental homes built to be vacation rentals. Ivy Woods isn’t one of those so you have to go in knowing you’ll very much feel like you’re staying in someone’s home (lots of family photos, cozy decor, older/smaller bathrooms etc). There were plenty of small rooms for us to spread out in & we didn’t feel cramped. The appliances weren’t the latest technology but worked fine for us (once we watched a youtube video on the coffeemaker, lol). The kitchen was well stocked. There were zip ties on many of the cabinets which was a little unappealing but not a huge deal. The wifi worked great. A previous reviewer mentioned the owner, Carole…and if she’s in town, you will likely see her in the garden as she stays in a small house next door. We enjoyed talking to & getting to know her and she left us several very thoughtful gifts including garden goodies. We never felt like she was intruding. We did have to drive most anywhere we wanted to go and the road around the house didn’t seem the best for walking/biking but that was totally fine. I do wish I’d read the fine print better on one thing - one of the ‘king sized’ beds is actually a twin day bed with a pullout trundle (that is clarified in the descriptions of the beds). For a middle aged couple, that doesn’t really function well as a king so we just pulled the 2 twins apart and it was fine. All the mattresses were comfy though! We never did get the back tv/dvd to work and would have liked to have a larger tv in the main living room. Locally, we ate at Crisp & Wimpys and both were very good. We got seafood takeout from the ‘market’ by the 7 Eleven and it was also really good! We made lots of day trips & thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Cape Cod. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and already miss the comfortable temps, time together talking on the porch, nightly ice cream runs and beautiful views of Ivy Woods! ##### Julie A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### steve a. 9 Aug 2021 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Family vacation The location was very nice, the pond was pretty and bug enough for a short paddle around and a good temperature and water quality to swim. The town of Osterville is picture perfect and within about 3/4 mile - walkable. the ocean beach is not walkable but nice, The house would be good if some amenities were undated, the kitchen appliance and hardware are very old and some didn't work, the beds were adequate and some uncomfortable. there were too many locked cabinets and too much clutter. The real issue was the owner and that the property was a double lot with multiple tenants on it which was not how it is described on VRBO. The owner, or property manager, Carole told us there was a gardner but not that she was staying in an apartment on the side of the cottage did the gardening. I met her in person after seeing her out the master bedroom window. I introduced myself and had to ask her who she was and she still didn't tell me she was staying in the apartment. It was very strange and since I didn't know she was staying in the apartment I didn't know I could simply knock on her door if we needed something. There were other communications from her which I also found to be unusual. She made the stay awkward. ##### steve a. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katherine f. 1 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### August 2019 Ivy Woods is a beautiful location and well situated. The owner is most responsive. Thank you Carole. ##### katherine f. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019 ---