Holiday rentals with a kayak in Barnstable County

The Swiss House is an ideal retreat for families seeking a harmonious blend of comfort and connection. The expansive open-concept living area downstairs fostered a sense of togetherness, while the well-appointed kitchen made preparing family meals a breeze. Nestled away from the hustle, yet conveniently close to amenities, the house offers a perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. A quick drive to Mayflower Beach added to the allure, making our stay nothing short of delightful.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Congratulations on the beautiful renovation. This was our second stay at this gorgeous home and, while we knew that they were doing some additional work in the off-season, we were not prepared for all of the incredible improvements that were made. This place leaves nothing to be desired. Beds are comfy with lovely linens, lots of room for everyone to spread out (important to us with both teenagers and littles) and lots of toys to use on the pond with a great eye for safety. We have family at Jenkins Pond and make this trip every year. As long as this house is available, we will look no further for a place to stay. Dar is a gracious host, extremely responsive, helpful and accommodating. He clearly put a lot of love and thought into this home and we were very grateful to be guests. It was the best home base for a fun week with family and we once again head home with wonderful memories.

Marla's vacation home was very lovely. We liked the pictures of her place, but once we arrived we realized that she had remodeled a number of rooms. Each room was updated, very clean and cozy. Marla has made sure that her place is stocked with all of the large and small conveniences that guests would want in a home away from home. The location and the surroundings are stunning, especially with the Fall foliage. One can tell that Marla takes great pride in her beautiful rental. -Mark & Susan G

What a cool spot! Stayed a couple nights with friends for a "Book Retreat" and had the best time reading in the Hammock, chatting by the fire pit, and cooking together in the kitchen.

I highly recommend this amazing house! Located in a quiet neighborhood, but close to all of the amenities on Rte 28, this cozy house offers ample sitting area and sleeping accommodations. Choo and Bao Chau are amazing hosts and incredibly responsive. This lovely, well-maintained home is perfect for a family or small group of friends!

This Airbnb was large and peaceful, with easy parking, a nice pond in walking distance, close to Hyanis, and a lot of amenities like TV, bedding, towels, etc. The building is old with a bit of water damage and old appliances, but it was very clean, everything that we needed worked, and had ACs in every room. We really enjoyed our stay!

This is an absolutely beautiful rental and location. Cleanest, most pristine location we have been to. Appliances and bathrooms are glimmering. Host is immediately responsive and kind. 10 out of 10 in all respects.

This newly renovated 3BR cottage was perfect mid-Cape location and good size for our family (grandma, parents, and kids) to getaway for a few days sampling the many area beaches! Thank you Ramy for your kind, proactive communication- even coming in person to check if we had power outages when he heard a report in the area. (We didn’t have any problem with power, everything worked well!) The home was extremely clean, and the neighborhood seemed cute and safe. We especially liked the big backyard: plenty of patio furniture, outdoor shower, and a bonfire pit that we all enjoyed!

Our stay at Lisa's place was very pleasant. Her home is very nice with a lovely view of the lake and plenty of space for large families (we were only four people but can easily accommodate a few more). The neighborhood does not have a lot of car traffic which is great for walking and jogging around the lake. And it is also relatively close to Falmouth downtown and convenient stores. Lisa was very easy to communicate with and is very courteous and friendly. She really seems to care about her guests' comfortability. It was a pleasure dealing with her. Thank you, Lisa!

As soon as I walked into Carol’s place, I felt right at home. In fact, I was sad I couldn’t stay longer. Dennis is a great centrally located area on the Cape (next to many great restaurants and a supermarket). The cottage itself is in a quiet neighborhood right in front of Flax Pond (great for kayaking). It was well stocked with amenities and things to do I could just spend all day there. Carol was friendly and responsive. I would book at the Compass Rose Cottage again!

A Perfect Stay – Cozy, Clean, and Wonderfully Hosted We had an absolutely delightful stay. The space was clean and equipped with all the amenities needed for a comfortable visit. The location was ideal—peaceful and serene yet conveniently close to local attractions and dining options. What truly set this experience apart was the host’s exceptional hospitality; they were incredibly responsive, accommodating, and made us feel right at home. Look forward to returning!

Leah responded to my booking request within minutes. This was so important because our previous reservations fell through. This was a last-minute booking and I’m so thankful that I was able to find such a wonderful location. Everything that was in the listing was accurate and we felt right at home after an easy check-in process. I cannot thank Leah and Brandon enough for their willingness to let us rent their beautiful cottage last minute. The home is fully stocked with anything that we may have needed. It was a little chilly, but the space heaters were enough to get us through the chilly nights. My kids and I were able to watch Halloween movies on the TV while gazing at the full moon from the skylight above in the living room. I’m looking forward to going back to Massachusetts in the future. There are so many different things that this town and surrounding towns offer.

Great Dennisport cottage! Walk to Chapins, walk to Glendon Road Beach. Great amenities and well supplied. Perfect place for a weekend getaway.

My partner and I had a lovely weekend getaway at Felicia's sweet place. We had everything we needed and we'd definitely visit again. Everything was as described and the location was perfect. Thank you Felicia for everything you do to make your guests feel welcomed.

Wonderful place! Was completely accurate to what was shown on the listing, great place for a vacation. Super convenient to get to surrounding big towns, but the area itself was peaceful and quiet. 30 second walk to the water, and a beautiful view! Hosts were responsive and super helpful- even though we didn't stay at their place during "prime Cape Cod season", they were helpful in giving us suggestions on what we could still do during this time of year (many suggestions of which we used)! Will definitely look to stay here again in the future, maybe during the summer next time!

We are so thankful to Tara and loved our long weekend getaway at her place in Eastham. We had initially booked an air BnB we had stayed at previously - which needed to be canceled the day of our arrival due to building issues that needed to be fixed. I found Tara’s listing in our hurried search to find an alternative place to stay - only hours before we were due to check in. From the first message confirming we could arrive later than the stated check-in window (which was agreed to), to every detail, our weekend was saved. The location is incredible and the cottage was a delight. Great views of the pond, close to the rail trail (for walking and biking) and only a couple minutes away from the Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center (which has a great museum and stunning walking trails). We highly recommend The Breeze / especially for couples looking to get away.