House in Harwich, MA
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Steps Away Beach Cottage offers a truly special Cape Cod location just steps from Pleasant Beach in West Harwich. Set on a quiet private cul-de-sac with ocean views, this well-loved seaside cottage is ideal for families and couples who value location, privacy, and easy beach access over modern finishes. It’s an ideal coastal retreat for families, couples, or two groups vacationing together.
This is a classic, family-owned Cape Cod cottage with original character dating back to the 1960s. The home retains many of its vintage details, including traditional tile, original fixtures, and retro charm throughout. It is clean, comfortable, and fully functional, but intentionally rustic rather than newly renovated. If you’re seeking a modern or luxury interior, this may not be the right fit. If you’re looking for an authentic, old-school Cape beach experience in an exceptional setting, you’ll feel right at home.
Guests love the privacy, the easy one-minute walk to the beach, and the convenience of off-street parking. No beach stickers, no circling for spots. Free WiFi, cable TV, and Roku streaming are provided.
The Cottage
Steps Away is a traditional New England-style beach cottage surrounded by a charming cottage garden with wild roses, spiraea, honeysuckle, daylilies, Russian sage, lantana, and fountain grass. The front patio is a favorite place to relax. Grab a sundowner, listen to the surf, and settle into Cape Cod time.
Originally built as a one-bedroom Cape with a picture window facing the ocean, the home was later expanded with a two-bedroom addition featuring a bay window. Together, they form two attached yet private and secluded suites, each with its own entrance and outdoor space.
This listing includes the entire cottage, providing private access to both suites, patios, and the partially fenced backyard. The layout is ideal for large families or two couples traveling together who appreciate shared space with a bit of separation.
Each suite has its own outdoor BBQ area with picnic table and charcoal grill.
Sea Breeze Suite (600 sq. ft. | Sleeps 2)
One bedroom with queen sleigh bed and A/C unit
Living area with A/C unit, pull-out sleep sofa and dining space
Picture window with ocean view
TV with cable and Roku Streambar (Netflix, Amazon Video, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+)
Decorative fireplace
Fully equipped galley kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, range, refrigerator, drip coffee maker, cookware, and dishware
Outdoor shower, perfect after a day at the beach
Raised patio with ocean views and passing sailboats
Dune Suite (1,100 sq. ft. | Sleeps 4)
Large bedroom with king sleigh bed and bunk bedWindow A/C unit
Sliders to the backyard and French door to the patio
TV with Roku (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, Disney+)
Small second bedroom with twin bed, bureau, and sink, ideal for a child
Full bathroom (tub/shower) plus a separate water closet
Fully equipped galley kitchen
Washer and dryer
Living/dining area with pull-out queen sleep sofa
Smart TV with cable and Roku
Large bay window with peaceful views of the cul-de-sac and ocean beyond
Unusual for Cape Cod, the cottage features a spacious backyard, perfect for ball games, badminton, and cornhole.
Beach Access & Location
The cottage sits on a quarter-acre lot and is the second house from Pleasant Beach on Pleasant Road Beach. Guests access the beach by crossing the quiet road and using a deeded right-of-way path. The walk is easy and takes about one minute, making it especially convenient for families with children.
Pleasant Beach is a wide, family-friendly public beach along Nantucket Sound with clean sand and gentle waves. This is the “warm water” side of the Cape, without the dramatic low tides of the Bay side. Guests enjoy swimming, shell collecting, boogie boarding, long shoreline walks, kite flying, and listening to the surf in the evenings. You can stroll the shoreline for nearly a mile in either direction and even walk past the breakwater to swim across the Herring River into Dennisport.
The Area
West Harwich is just west of the Cape’s “elbow” and east of the heavier Upper Cape congestion. The drive from Boston is approximately 1.5 hours. Harwich is known for its cranberry bogs, Long Pond (the largest lake on the Cape), access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and summer games with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
You’re close to restaurants, bike trails, golf, tennis, kayaking, and family-friendly attractions such as go-karts, trampolines, and bumper boats. Day trips to Chatham, Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket are all easy from this central location.
Good to Know
Easy, contactless check-in and check-out
Family-owned cottage with many guests returning for 10+ years
Owners are available by phone, text, or email if needed
Driveway parking for two cars plus one street spot directly in front of the house
No beach parking sticker required
Important: Towels and linens are not provided. We’re happy to recommend a reputable local rental service if you prefer not to bring your own.
This is a classic, family-owned Cape Cod cottage with original character dating back to the 1960s. The home retains many of its vintage details, including traditional tile, original fixtures, and retro charm throughout. It is clean, comfortable, and fully functional, but intentionally rustic rather than newly renovated. If you’re seeking a modern or luxury interior, this may not be the right fit. If you’re looking for an authentic, old-school Cape beach experience in an exceptional setting, you’ll feel right at home.
Guests love the privacy, the easy one-minute walk to the beach, and the convenience of off-street parking. No beach stickers, no circling for spots. Free WiFi, cable TV, and Roku streaming are provided.
The Cottage
Steps Away is a traditional New England-style beach cottage surrounded by a charming cottage garden with wild roses, spiraea, honeysuckle, daylilies, Russian sage, lantana, and fountain grass. The front patio is a favorite place to relax. Grab a sundowner, listen to the surf, and settle into Cape Cod time.
Originally built as a one-bedroom Cape with a picture window facing the ocean, the home was later expanded with a two-bedroom addition featuring a bay window. Together, they form two attached yet private and secluded suites, each with its own entrance and outdoor space.
This listing includes the entire cottage, providing private access to both suites, patios, and the partially fenced backyard. The layout is ideal for large families or two couples traveling together who appreciate shared space with a bit of separation.
Each suite has its own outdoor BBQ area with picnic table and charcoal grill.
Sea Breeze Suite (600 sq. ft. | Sleeps 2)
One bedroom with queen sleigh bed and A/C unit
Living area with A/C unit, pull-out sleep sofa and dining space
Picture window with ocean view
TV with cable and Roku Streambar (Netflix, Amazon Video, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+)
Decorative fireplace
Fully equipped galley kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, range, refrigerator, drip coffee maker, cookware, and dishware
Outdoor shower, perfect after a day at the beach
Raised patio with ocean views and passing sailboats
Dune Suite (1,100 sq. ft. | Sleeps 4)
Large bedroom with king sleigh bed and bunk bedWindow A/C unit
Sliders to the backyard and French door to the patio
TV with Roku (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, Disney+)
Small second bedroom with twin bed, bureau, and sink, ideal for a child
Full bathroom (tub/shower) plus a separate water closet
Fully equipped galley kitchen
Washer and dryer
Living/dining area with pull-out queen sleep sofa
Smart TV with cable and Roku
Large bay window with peaceful views of the cul-de-sac and ocean beyond
Unusual for Cape Cod, the cottage features a spacious backyard, perfect for ball games, badminton, and cornhole.
Beach Access & Location
The cottage sits on a quarter-acre lot and is the second house from Pleasant Beach on Pleasant Road Beach. Guests access the beach by crossing the quiet road and using a deeded right-of-way path. The walk is easy and takes about one minute, making it especially convenient for families with children.
Pleasant Beach is a wide, family-friendly public beach along Nantucket Sound with clean sand and gentle waves. This is the “warm water” side of the Cape, without the dramatic low tides of the Bay side. Guests enjoy swimming, shell collecting, boogie boarding, long shoreline walks, kite flying, and listening to the surf in the evenings. You can stroll the shoreline for nearly a mile in either direction and even walk past the breakwater to swim across the Herring River into Dennisport.
The Area
West Harwich is just west of the Cape’s “elbow” and east of the heavier Upper Cape congestion. The drive from Boston is approximately 1.5 hours. Harwich is known for its cranberry bogs, Long Pond (the largest lake on the Cape), access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and summer games with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
You’re close to restaurants, bike trails, golf, tennis, kayaking, and family-friendly attractions such as go-karts, trampolines, and bumper boats. Day trips to Chatham, Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket are all easy from this central location.
Good to Know
Easy, contactless check-in and check-out
Family-owned cottage with many guests returning for 10+ years
Owners are available by phone, text, or email if needed
Driveway parking for two cars plus one street spot directly in front of the house
No beach parking sticker required
Important: Towels and linens are not provided. We’re happy to recommend a reputable local rental service if you prefer not to bring your own.
Amenities at Oceanview 3BR cottage across from Pleasant Beach!
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Sofa bed
Ironing facilities
Desk
Hairdryer
Map of Harwich, MA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We had the BEST week staying at Steps Away! The house is cozy, vintage chic with a layout that allowed my grandchildren space to play games (inside & out) while the adults relaxed, read, and talked to disconnect from the daily stresses of life. Pleasant Beach is literally “Steps Away” - beautiful sand, warmish water, and lots of shells & critters to explore and collect. A perfect week - if only it has lasted longer…
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
We’ve stayed at this house the last two Summers and love it. The house layout is perfect for our extended family as it allows both a sense of privacy and common spaces to come together. It is also right on the beach so it allows easy access for people to spend as much time as they want on the beach. The outdoor shower is also a big hit.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2023
Sweetest little place with the best location!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2022
Location of the property can’t be beat. We had a wonderful week enjoying the warm water at the super close beach. Just amazing! Lovely private yard. Harwich is a cute little town. Cooked in most nights eating but there were plenty of nearby options to choose from. Would definitely return. Thanks for a lovely stay.
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9.6Outstanding
(6 Ratings)
"We had the BEST week staying at Steps Away! The house is cozy, vintage chic with a layout that allowed my grandchildren space to play games (inside & out) while the adults relaxed, read, and talked to..."
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