Skaket Beach at its Best--Central AC--Walk to the Beach
Orleans Vacation Rental - ID 27952

We rented this lovely home in August 2024 in Orleans with our two children 13, and 9. The house is well laid out, perfect size, equipped with absolutely everything we needed (including beach equipment!) and the WIFI was flawless. The BBQs, big backyard and deck were wonderful for evening meals and our kids spent hours playing badminton and volleyball in the yard. The outdoor shower was great after long sandy days at Skaket and Nauset beach. Skaket beach is a short 10 minute walk from the house and we spent long days there, swimming at high tide and exploring the flats at low tide. Local amenities and a great grocery store are 10 minutes away.

Rich was a wonderful host, super helpful and responsive to questions and genuinely wanted to ensure our family had a great vacation - which we did. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

We rented this very charming home within walking distance of Skaket Beach with our daughter, son-in-law and 2 grands ages 8 and 11. We've been to the Cape for the past 30 summers and our days at Skaket Beach have always been the most memorable - from calm beach swimming for the grands, riding inner tubes when the tide is going out, to long evening walks at low tide on the Brewster Flats during sunset. While it is very walkable to Skaket beach we usually had a lot of equipment for the day out so my husband would drop us off and walk back. They have an easy spot to do that at the main entrance without paying for parking. When you need supplies the grocery store and pharmacy are a very short drive and the Cape Cod Rail trail for biking is spectacular through Orleans! We loved our after dinner walks through the neighborhood and to see the sunsets at Skaket.

The home was a mix of Cape Cod cottage charm and modern amenities and worked perfectly for the 6 of us - with room to spread out, games, a large dining room, more than the usual kitchen tools to cook a meal, a Smart TV for streaming, nice outdoor shower, beach equipment, a lovely deck and backyard plus Central AC. The master bedroom was our retreat with a very comfortable king size bed and a 3/4 bath.

Rich was exceptionally responsive both before and during our rental if we had a question and he checked in during our stay without being intrusive. I could tell he wanted to be sure we enjoyed our vacation.

If you're looking for a relaxing Cape Cod retreat for a family or adults in a convenient location look no further. We would highly recommend this home and look forward to returning next summer!

We just spent two lovely weeks in Orleans! The house is very well maintained, very clean, located in a wonderful, quiet neighborhood that is great for walking and biking. Close to Skaket beach, we spent several days walking on the flats at low tide and swimming at high tide. The house is also close to the village of Orleans and nice restaurants, ice cream shops, miniature golf, etc. Our young grandchildren also loved Crystal Lake, a Cape, fresh water, kettle pond which has calm, warm water and a small beach just a short drive from the house. Also, a 10 minute drive to Nauset beach, one of the great beaches of the National Seashore. Highly recommend.

This clean and comfortable house sits on a quiet street with a large front and back yard. The beds were comfortable and the WiFi connection was always strong and reliable. We enjoyed cooking meals and eating outside on the deck.

It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the beach and ~15 minutes to walk to the main beach where the parking lot is. Skaket beach is especially fun during the low tides as you can walk quite far out and the water temperature is quite warm in the pockets of water. This is a great beach to take beautiful photographs.

Orleans is a good base when on Cape Cod as you have access to both the bay and ocean beaches. The large Shaws supermarket was well equipped and less than a 5 minutes drive away.

We loved our stay! Everything was neat, clean, and very comfortable. The outdoor shower was great, and the kids loved playing in the big backyard. The location was perfect- we could walk to Skaket, and it was a just quick drive to grocery stores and town. We look forward to staying here again!

We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation at this charming Cape Cod house. Rich was very easy to work with, professional, and responsive. The house itself was well-furnished and cozy with central AC. The beds were comfortable, kitchen was well-equipped, washer and dryer were very convenient. We enjoyed spending time at the house, particularly gathering together in the living room and on the deck.

The house itself is conveniently located for different activities – walking distance to Skaket Beach, shopping in Orleans, access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, day trips around Cape Cod, and grocery stores (Shaw's and Stop & Shop). We hope to return to this house again in the future.

This is our 2nd stay at the Kenney's home in Orleans. The location is perfect - just a short walk to Skaket beach or the private beach down the road. The water at Skaket is perfect for swimming, warm and calm.

The home is ideal - 3 bedrooms, plenty of space, central AC and 2 full bathrooms with an outdoor shower, plenty of room! It is clean and comfy. The home is also located just a short bike ride to the Cape Cod rail trail. The backyard is also ideal for wiffle ball games :-)

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay again and will be back!

We stayed at this Skaket Beach house for a week in July. It made for an excellent week! The house came as advertised. Spacious, well maintained, central a/c and very close to Skaket. We alternated walking and biking to the beach daily.

The owners were friendly and VERY responsive. It made our experience that much better.

If you want Skaket - this is a great choice!
tony

My family has now enjoyed 3 consecutive summer vacations in this fantastic Cape rental. Beautifully decorated, perfectly maintained, cozy and comfortable home. Location is perfect- quick walk to Skaket or a neighborhood private beach, close to bike trail and the conveniences and charm of downtown Orleans. I prefer the outdoor shower, but the bathrooms have been remodeled- so has the kitchen, with all the amenities you may need. We also really appreciate the central air conditioning :). The owners are wonderful- they will respond immediately if you have any issues or want some local tips on the area. They take great pride in their home and really want their guests to have a wonderful vacation! I have now spent 5 decades worth of summers on the Cape and have seen countless rentals--- hit the jackpot with this one!

Convenient location within walking distance to Skaket Beach and a short drive to center of Orleans. House is well maintained with a good size backyard. Owner is very responsive.

My family of five arrived on a balmy afternoon late June. The house was well kept on the outside with beautifully laid mulch and blossoming hydrangeas. The bedrooms and baths were spacious and updated. Everything in the home was spotless and inviting. We loved the king sized bed in the master bedroom (a rare treat) and our three boys really enjoyed the bunk beds. There were plenty of extra blankets and pillows so that was great! I wish there had been a picture of the kitchen included in the description because it was on the smaller side and difficult to move around if more than two people were in the kitchen at the same time. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay. The garage was stocked with proper sand chairs and boogy boards. Even a beach wagon/buggy came with the house. We made great use of the deck, clothesline and outdoor shower.

Although the beach was a tad further than I really thought it would be (my own fault for not reading the accurate description...it was a 12 min walk door to gate of Skaket), we went daily! We LOVE that beach so very much.

Rich was wonderful when communicating. He even gave us a little tip of how to get on to the beach through a different path (which came in handy the day they closed the public entrance of Skaket and nearly all beaches by 10am due to max capacity for social distancing safety reasons). I am grateful to have had such an open, amicable relationship with him. It makes such a difference when staying in someone home.

The house was immaculate and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen and modern laundry. Large yard, easy walk to the beach. Very comfortable for a family of 5. Hosts were gracious and excellent communicators. Central AC is a huge bonus on the Cape. We have been renting for 10 years on the Cape, and this house is our favorite so far!

My family of four stayed here in July 2018. The house was neat, clean and had a beach themed decor. It contained everything we needed; well stocked kitchen, washer/dryer; A/C and outdoor shower. The house is in a quiet neighborhood but is close to everything; short walk to Skaket beach ( our favorite), bike trail, shopping and restaurants. The owner was very responsive to emails prior to our stay and provided information about Orleans. Looking forward to renting again. A great place to relax and enjoy Cape Cod!

My family and I just spent a magical 3 weeks staying in this fantastic home. I have spent every summer of my life on the Cape and stayed in countless rental properties. I can say without hesitation that this was the best Cape home was the best, exceeding my expectations in every way. The location: an easy walk to Skaket Beach (and a private beach just to the west). A short drive to the center of Orleans (I would have to write a separate review to cover all the great things about Orleans). Close, easy access to the Cape Rail Trail for biking, walking or running.

The property itself: HUGE backyard for the kids to run around and play. Beautiful hydrangeas. Great outdoor shower my son and I used every day. Large deck. The decor: perfect "beachy" style- clean and bright. The kitchen: all modern appliances and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. The house itself: CLEAN- I joked to the owner that I did not see a single spider or cobweb in the basement or garage. The central AC worked great and made the home especially comfortable. They also have a dehumidifier in the basement-- so the house does NOT have that mildew, musty smell that so many Cape cottages do. It was just fantastic and we hope to return next summer and every summer thereafter!

The rental process for this home was wonderful. The owners were extremely responsive and helpful. They provided some great information about the Cape in general and the neighborhood, which was especially helpful as we had never vacationed on the Cape before. The house was a pleasant walk to a beautiful beach that is ideal for young children. The grill, deck, and large backyard and front yard made the time spent at the house very enjoyable. It was a great rental and a wonderful week.

Very well maintained home. Very convenient to the beach and the restaurants and shops of Orleans. We have been vacationing in Orleans for many years and this is one of the best houses we have rented. The owners are nice and respond to questions promptly. The big back yard is great for kids to play in. The kitchen is small but had everything we needed. It was nice to eat dinner out on the deck. Nice, quiet neighborhood. The beach is definitely walking distance but we have young kids so we loaded up our car and had my husband drop us off and he walked back. We had a great week and would definitely consider renting the house again.

I find myself day dreaming already about our vacation next year in Cape Cod. My kids still talk about Cape Cod. My 6 year old has proclaimed that we will rent your house every summer "forever" because he does not want to go anywhere else. My 2 year old daughter has also asked to return to Cape Cod numerous times. I guess we have found our home away from home.

We had a great summer vacation at the home. This is our 5th summer in Orleans but the 1st time we stayed in a house that felt like home. Our kids loved the bunk beds & outside shower. We loved the beautiful pictures & beach decor throughout the home. Our family loved walking to the beach & exploring. Everything was as described in the listing and very clean & well maintained.

We look forward to renting again next year!

Thanks to the owners for a great vacation!