Spring Hill Beach House on Private Beach w/ Salt Marsh Views
East Sandwich Vacation Rental - ID 36611

This house has been in the family since it was originally built in 1920. I have many very happy childhood memories coming here to spend the summers with my parents and siblings. I am retired now, a very strong beach renourishment advocate and wildlife enthusiast. I've been renting this house for 20 years through a different online service, or word of mouth, and I have been responsible for all upgrades and renovations, with the goal of maintaining some of the original cottage feel while bringing it up to current standards. I use the house myself in the off season and openly admit it is my go to place to find peace of mind and renewal only found on this barrier dune between the ocean and salt marsh.

What is special about this property?
This property includes the house and the private beach that extends to the edge of Cape Cod Bay. The sunsets and sunrise can be spectacular and at night the milkyway can be easily seen above. There have been frequent seal sightings, plenty of birds such as heron, plovers and terns, and on occasion a fox or coyote (seen most often off-season). The high and low tides vary by as much as 7' to 11', and during high wind events the water may cover the road. The second floor was added in 2011. It is basically one vary large room with four beds and a bathroom and living space that provides wonderful views of the Cape Cod Bay and the salt marsh without any obstruction. Boats going in and out of the canal can be most easily seen from this room, or the kitchen downstairs. I should also mention it has a soaking tub situated near a large window in the bathroom overlooking the large salt marsh.

What is special about your town?
The town of Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod as established in 1637, with many original buildings restored. Downtown is located off the beaten track on the north side of Shawme Pond with many historic buildings and homes along winding, historic town roads. The center of town in a working grist mill, historic town hall, town library, and the Hoxie house, the oldest house on the Cape maintained as originally built, open to the public.
The Dunbar House Tea Room and Wine Bar serves high tea in the afternoons, and the Daniel Webster Inn serves a wonderful brunch on Sunday mornings in their green house. There are other restaurants in town, or out at the Marina along the canal, including Fishermen's View, and the more casual Seafood Sam's. All worth trying. You can also find within walking distance the famous Sandwich Glass museum. A short ride past the Town Hall you will find the Heritage Plantation. Here you will find walkable acres of gardens including rhododendrons in full bloom during the spring,