Overlooking Wychmere Harbor, walk to beach, town & Nantucket ferry
About this house rental
Steppingstones, a magnificent small estate on 1.89 acres across from Wychmere Harbor, offers a captivating setting adorned by mature shade trees, soothing flower gardens, a sweeping emerald lawn, koi pond and three separate patios. There is an outside shower off the mew as well as a fire pit on the front patio. You will enjoy total relaxation in your quiet oasis, a short walk to town, and many superb, family friendly restaurants, The Freedom Ferry to Nantucket and Merkel Beach on the warm waters of Nantucket Sound adjacent to the Wychmere Harbor Club are less than a quarter mile away as is the marina on Saquatucket Harbor, ideal for boating enthusiasts. Steppingstones, the main house, is lovingly maintained and updated. It includes a top of the line gourmet kitchen and butler's pantry. plus a secondary small, new kitchen. A distinctive post and beam ceiling accents the spacious L-shaped living and dining areas that surround a wonderful old fashion center chimney, with two wood fired fireplaces, one in the dining area and another facing the living room area, creating a cozy, warm atmosphere. The living room is ideal for reading, while the 4 season sun room augmented with built ins and a gas fireplace is ideal for quiet relaxation. The second floor of Steppingstones has seven bedrooms two with private baths, and the others with shared baths. One of the bedrooms is on the first floor with connecting bathroom. Pebbles, is a separate cottage on its own .8 acre, with one king bedroom plus large living area with a gas fireplace, full kitchen and double pull out sofa. Pebbles, also, has one full bathroom plus an outdoor shower and tub on the back patio The cost of Pebbles is an additional $250 per day or $1,500 per week .plus $75. cleaning. There is ample parking for eight cars, and the garage has abundant space. We are sorry, however, we can not rent to groups in most cases. Our age limit is 35 years. We rent to all people of good will from every walk of life. Reunion fees: wedding $5000 rehearsal dinner $3000, other events according to details. Keywords: Our Cape Cod home is inviting and spacious.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Harwich, MA
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(39 Reviews)
5.0
My family recently rented Stepping Stones and Pebbles for a week and had a wonderful experience - highly recommend renting this beautiful property! Perfect rental for a larger group, plenty of space to gather together while also offering lots of privacy with bedrooms and bathrooms. The house comes equipped with everything you would need for your stay - grill, fire pit, outdoor furniture, beach chairs, coolers, bikes… David and Marylynn were responsive and helped answer any question I had, very easy to work with!
My family had the best week spending time together creating memories! Thank you for letting us rent your beautiful home!
5.0
Marylynn and David were the best hosts and we had a wonderful stay at their beautiful home for our wedding! The house is in a great location within walking distance to town and the beach. It was so nice to have my whole family together in one place with plenty of room!
5.0
This was a fantastic rental for location, venue, scenery, property, home accommodations and coordination experience. Well done and very memorable for our large family. Hosts were involved and available throughout entire rental process and our stay. Stepping Stones will always be a sweet memory for us.
5.0
Perfect
5.0
We had a wonderful extended family Thanksgiving on the cape. The property is beautiful and the house is well appointed with great amenities. The owners were very responsive to our needs. We would love to rent again!
10.0
We had a wonderful extended family Thanksgiving on the cape. The property is beautiful and the house is well appointed with great amenities. The owners were very responsive to our needs. We would love to rent again!
5.0
We loved the house and it’s close proximity to my son’s wedding venue at Wychmere Beach club. The house is spacious and allowed our large family to be together for 4 days during wedding activities. We would highly recommend this home… owner was very hands on… available whenever we needed her… terrific property and owner.
10.0
We loved the house and it’s close proximity to my son’s wedding venue at Wychmere Beach club. The house is spacious and allowed our large family to be together for 4 days during wedding activities. We would highly recommend this home… owner was very hands on… available whenever we needed her… terrific property and owner.
4.0
A charming home for sure. We enjoyed our stay very much. If you like old design this is the house for you. Cedar siding and roof, copper flashing, its adorable.
The home's common spaces are large, great for large family gatherings especially the large dining room table. There were 15 of us in the main house, and 2 more in the cottage next door and we all fit very comfortably.
Some of the bedrooms are small but just fine for sleeping. The grounds of the home are beautiful. The front yard is huge, with a view of the quintessential New England harbor just across the street. The back/side yard is very private, surrounded by trees and plants with a big table and chairs for everyone to sit around and enjoy. They have a large barbeque as well, so it’s the perfect spot for family to be together and enjoy a meal outdoors. We also took advantage of the firepit at night which was a lovely way to end a summer day.
Not all bedrooms have their own bath and a couple weren’t in the best of shape. Some had no locks on doors or exhaust fans.
The house was certainly walking distance to the quaint downtown but traffic on the roadway in front is very heavy during the day. You cannot drive and park at the nearest beach (Merkel Beach) as no parking is available to the public. You must walk 10 minutes but note that there are no sidewalks. The traffic on Snowy Inn Road is light however. There are other beaches a short drive away with parking available at a cost.
It's much too far to carry a paddleboard or kayaks to Merkel unless you’re very fit and want to risk the traffic. Note that there is no functioning trailer to carry the kayaks or paddle boards.
The bicycles are in some disrepair, and we couldn’t find a bicycle pump so I wouldn’t count on those.
The house has some maintenance issues here and there, such as leaking shower, damage from roof leak in kitchen, broken icemaker on main fridge, loose tables, outdoor chairs with no cushions. We recognize that COVID has made finding people to help clean and maintain the home is likely a major factor.
Despite some disappointments with little details at this price point, we had a great time, and the owners were absolutely lovely to deal with.
5.0
The house was large with plenty of room.. We liked the fact the bedrooms were separated into different areas of the house. Gave plenty for all to spread out. The property was secluded and quiet. Beach was a short walk. Harwichport was a quaint town with good restaurants.
Pebbles was adorable and loved the outdoor shower and bathtub.
5.0
We had the best family reunion here. Everything was what we needed and well attended to! Living area, dining room and sunroom are far more spacious than the pictures show. Hosts were great and even let me take a look around the property early. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Highly recommend a local fishing charter. We pulled in 25 sea bass and ate fish tacos for days!
5.0
Spacious, clean, excellent amenities and location. Would definitely recommend for a medium to large group. Owner was very responsive.
5.0
The house is beautiful and extremely comfortable for a big group of friends (15 people). Marlynn was responsive to any questions we had about the house and was kind enough to let us use the beach chairs/coolers/bikes in her garage. The location is also perfect: right in the middle of town and an easy 10 minute walk to the beach. The property has a great lawn for outdoor games and activities and has a great kitchen perfect for cooking for a large group.
5.0
We had a Large group staying in the house for a wedding and it was absolutely perfect for our group! We flew in from the Midwest and had no idea what to expect - it exceeded our expectations! Great location, very clean and had great kitchen space. The house made our vacation easy and memorable!
5.0
The house and cottage was very comfortable with plenty of room for a family of 12, and in a great location. Marylynn was excellent in her communications and recommendations for the area. We highly recommend!
5.0
This was the perfect venue for our family as we attended a wedding nearby. The grandchildren were able to play outside on the lovely grounds. We also walked to the beach and explored the seashore. It was nice having everyone in one place and in such a lovely home.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Harwich?
The average price for a rental in Harwich is $510 per night. This rental is $2,470 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Overlooking Wychmere Harbor, walk to beach, town & Nantucket ferry. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Overlooking Wychmere Harbor, walk to beach, town & Nantucket ferry pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Overlooking Wychmere Harbor, walk to beach, town & Nantucket ferry?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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