The Mink Shell - 5 Min Walk to TWO Bay Beaches!!
Brewster Vacation Rental - ID 5843

We stayed at this fabulous location for 2 weeks. Everything in the house was as stated. The house was very comfortable. We enjoyed the comfy beds and the air conditioning on the hottest days of summer. The walk to the beach was quick and pleasant. We had the most beautiful sunsets from the front porch or down at the beach. The homeowner was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We would definitely rent this place again. It was a great fit for my 87 year old Mom. The convenience of the first floor bedroom room and walk in shower. We made memories to last a lifetime. Thank you, Judy

The house was run down with shabby furnishings, curling dirty linoleum in the bathrooms, rusting radiators, two of the window a/c units were unusable due to very loud rattling noises. No window blinds in the bedroom with a futon. There was ingrained dust on ornaments. The kitchen was ill equipped with old, scratched teflon pans, rusty trays, pans with no handles. Many of the dinner plates were plastic. Most of the kitchen cabinets were filled with unusable objects. The refrigerator was very old, no light inside and leaked. We did not complain at the time because we had already dealt with the owners coming over on two occasions, one because the internet was out and the other because the futon had to be replaced because of a broken frame. We felt this was enough of an intrusion on our vacation time. We have been coming to the Cape for over 10 years and this is the first house we have complained about. On a positive note the beds were very comfortable and the surrounding area and beaches were very pretty.

The rental of this property did not start out well. After a 6 hour drive to get there, and in the age of covid, no stops, the use of the facilities was paramount. Imagine the shock to see that the place had not been cleaned, at all. The bathrooms were filthy, the floors black when wiped with a paper towel, hair in the shower and on the floors; most disgusting the toilets with urine on the seat, etc. This despite my inquiring about the cleaning protocol just four days prior. The state of the house was totally unacceptable under normal circumstances, but particularly when there is a pandemic it made us feel very unsafe. Three and a half hours after being informed of the situation, the owner's response was: the cleaner had not been scheduled, and he offered we could leave with full refund, (but where are we going to find a place to stay at the last minute); not even an apology. In addition, the grill had so much grease build up that when turned on the flames were two feet high and impossible to control; even after turning off the gas, the fire burned for another 20 minutes. Obviously impossible to cook on.
Despite the owner saying he would pay us for the cleaning, we have yet to see an compensation. Starting a vacation off with having to scrub bathrooms, kitchen and floors is not my idea of fun or relaxing. Some compensation was warranted.
Ironically, on departure day the cleaning crew was hovering at the door 35 minutes before check out time. Although I understand that is not their fault, it just added insult to injury.

On the plus side, the house is in a lovely neighborhood, an easy walk to a Bay beach and centrally located. However if you are interested in a clean house, this is not it.

We had a great stay at The Mink Shell. John was a wonderful host and answered any emails I sent with prompt responses. The house was well equipped. The beds were comfortable and each room had window air conditioners. The location was perfect. The two beaches that you could walk to, were a little rocky but still nice to go to. The back yard was very private and had a nice table to sit at. We left a jacket in the closet and John was nice enough to mail it to us in less then a week's time.

We have been renting this vacation home for the last two years. It is a comfortable home in a great location within walking distance of two bay beaches, with views of the bay. The house is in a wonderful neighborhood for walking and biking. It is near shops such as Kate's Ice Cream, the Brewster Store, Lemon Tree shops, and many restaurants. Looking forward to renting this house again!

This is a lovely home in a desirable neighborhood, close to everything. Our family enjoyed the ease of walking to the 2 beaches and taking our dog on strolls in the neighborhood (unfortunately, no dogs allowed on the beach). The house is very clean, well-maintained, comfortable and spacious. Unlike many other homes we've rented on the Cape in the past, it's also light and airy. The owner was easily accessible and responsive and I wouldn't hesitate to rent this house again!

Great beach house location in Brewster! Short walk to beach and located in a very quiet, low traffic neighborhood. Perfect place to relax in between excursions to other parts of the Cape. Nice breezes. Very clean house, and good space for up to six people and pet friendly! Outdoor shower used extensively during the week and gives your family an option to rinse off after a good beach day. Homeowner very accommodating as we had a need to enter the home early due to a family commitment, etc.

We rented The Mink Shell for a week in July, 2016, our first time renting on the Bay side of the Cape. It is a comfortable, well-equipped home, a short walk to two beaches, as advertised. The backyard was safe for the kids, as was the neighborhood for bike riding for them. They had a great time looking for sea creatures at the Brewster flats when the tide was out. We've already booked our week for 2017.

We have rented this lovely home for a week in July over the past 3 years. The house is very spacious and has everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation; working appliances, air conditioning, gas grill and outdoor shower. The house is in a convenient location, with a beautiful ocean view, and it is within walking distance to 2 great beaches. The neighborhood is quiet with not much traffic, perfect for walking or biking with kids. The Lemon Tree Village, Brewster General Store and Kate's ice cream are all within walking or biking distance! We are looking forward to our next stay!

We rented last summer and plan to rent again this year. Great home for families. Close proximity to two bay landings. Walk to beach or load up the car and drop off gear. No need to purchase a parking permit. Quiet roads and nice for bike riding with the family. Close to restaurants and shopping.

This is a beautiful home, with a short walk to Saints Beach, in Brewster. It is very clean and comfortable with views of the bay from the 2nd floor. We had wonderful family vacations here, being so close to the beach, enjoying the backyard patio, taking warm outdoor showers after a day at the beach, and cooking delicious meals in the spacious kitchen. Martha & John, homeowners, are warm, caring, and committed to each renter having an exceptional experience. My children and I have memories that we will always treasure from our vacations in Brewster at this lovely home on Ambergris Circle.