House in Onset, MA
14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Step into a piece of Onset history at this charming coastal home in East Wareham, once known as the IdleHurst Inn over 100 years ago. This historic property combines character and comfort for a memorable seaside getaway. Located in a walkable family-friendly beach neighborhood, the home sleeps up to 14 guests, making it ideal for large families or group vacations near the Cape.
Onset Beach – 3min drive
Shell Point Beach –4 min drive
Onset Village – 3min drive
Water Wizz Water Park –7 min drive
KEY FEATURES:
• BBQ grill with outdoor dining & furniture – perfect for al fresco meals
• Wood-burning fire pit – enjoy cozy evenings under the stars
• Basement pool table – extra indoor activity space for all ages
• Children’s playroom – stocked with books and toys
• Fully equipped kitchen – everything needed for cooking and entertaining
• Board games – fun for both kids and adults
✦ ✦ ✦ BEDROOM✦ ✦ ✦
The home has 7 bedrooms accommodating 14–15 guests:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 2: King bed, ideal for couples or small families
• Bedroom 3: King bed
• Bedroom 4: Full-size bed (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 5: Two twin beds, great for kids or solo travelers
• Bedroom 6: Two twin beds
• Bedroom 7: Full-size bed (sleeps 2)
✦ ✦ ✦ BATHROOM✦ ✦ ✦
• Main floor bathroom: full bath with shower/tub combo, stocked with towels and essentials
• Basement bathroom: beach shower and second toilet, accessible from back patio or living room. Serves as a convenient beach shower after sand-filled adventures
Note: basement is unfinished; please watch your head on the narrow stairwell
✦ ✦ ✦ KITCHEN DINING AND LIVING AREA✦ ✦ ✦
• Fully equipped kitchen – everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals
• Dining area – seats 6–8, perfect for coffee or family meals
• Living room – couch and lounge chair, ideal for reading, games, or relaxing
✦ ✦ ✦ INDOOR SPACE✦ ✦ ✦
• Porch: Comfortable seating for relaxing or enjoying morning coffee.
• Basement – pool table and extra gathering space (please note: still being improved while keeping its quaint beach-town charm)
✦ ✦ ✦OUTSIDE SPACE✦ ✦ ✦
• Back patio – enjoy ocean air and coastal vibes
• Dining for 8 – outdoor table and seating
• Gas grill – perfect for BBQs and al fresco meals
• Firepit – gather for s’mores and nights under the stars
Experience a piece of Onset history and make memories in this spacious, family-friendly beach home. BOOK YOUR STAY today and enjoy beach walks, cozy evenings by the fire pit, and fun for all ages!
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to all three levels of the home – basement, main floor, and upper sleeping floor – as well as the driveway, patio, and backyard, except for the locked storage closet/room.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
- The guest who books must be one of the guests staying on the property (sorry - no booking for others).
- Minimum booking age is 25 and must show proof of a valid ID if asked
- We have an additional Guest Agreement separate from the booking platform. By booking this home, you agree to this process. The Guest Agreement is a legal document from our law firm that details the rules and policies for staying here.
- After you book, you’ll receive a message with a link to the Renter’s Agreement. Please read it carefully and sign it to complete your booking. Signing this agreement is required for your stay in this home.
- By completing the booking, you give permission to the host to use a third-party to screen your identity and check criminal databases to confirm the reservation. Complete terms regarding the guest screening can be provided by the property manager. You may receive an email to complete your screening. Please be sure to check your spam inbox for this email and contact the host if you have any questions.
- Unexpected things can happen, so WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND getting travel insurance in case you need to cancel your booking.
- No Parties
- No Smoking
- No illegal activity
- Only registered guests allowed
- Dogs allowed up to 50 lbs (if you have a larger dog, please contact the host for permission and arrangements)
Onset Beach – 3min drive
Shell Point Beach –4 min drive
Onset Village – 3min drive
Water Wizz Water Park –7 min drive
KEY FEATURES:
• BBQ grill with outdoor dining & furniture – perfect for al fresco meals
• Wood-burning fire pit – enjoy cozy evenings under the stars
• Basement pool table – extra indoor activity space for all ages
• Children’s playroom – stocked with books and toys
• Fully equipped kitchen – everything needed for cooking and entertaining
• Board games – fun for both kids and adults
✦ ✦ ✦ BEDROOM✦ ✦ ✦
The home has 7 bedrooms accommodating 14–15 guests:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 2: King bed, ideal for couples or small families
• Bedroom 3: King bed
• Bedroom 4: Full-size bed (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 5: Two twin beds, great for kids or solo travelers
• Bedroom 6: Two twin beds
• Bedroom 7: Full-size bed (sleeps 2)
✦ ✦ ✦ BATHROOM✦ ✦ ✦
• Main floor bathroom: full bath with shower/tub combo, stocked with towels and essentials
• Basement bathroom: beach shower and second toilet, accessible from back patio or living room. Serves as a convenient beach shower after sand-filled adventures
Note: basement is unfinished; please watch your head on the narrow stairwell
✦ ✦ ✦ KITCHEN DINING AND LIVING AREA✦ ✦ ✦
• Fully equipped kitchen – everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals
• Dining area – seats 6–8, perfect for coffee or family meals
• Living room – couch and lounge chair, ideal for reading, games, or relaxing
✦ ✦ ✦ INDOOR SPACE✦ ✦ ✦
• Porch: Comfortable seating for relaxing or enjoying morning coffee.
• Basement – pool table and extra gathering space (please note: still being improved while keeping its quaint beach-town charm)
✦ ✦ ✦OUTSIDE SPACE✦ ✦ ✦
• Back patio – enjoy ocean air and coastal vibes
• Dining for 8 – outdoor table and seating
• Gas grill – perfect for BBQs and al fresco meals
• Firepit – gather for s’mores and nights under the stars
Experience a piece of Onset history and make memories in this spacious, family-friendly beach home. BOOK YOUR STAY today and enjoy beach walks, cozy evenings by the fire pit, and fun for all ages!
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to all three levels of the home – basement, main floor, and upper sleeping floor – as well as the driveway, patio, and backyard, except for the locked storage closet/room.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
- The guest who books must be one of the guests staying on the property (sorry - no booking for others).
- Minimum booking age is 25 and must show proof of a valid ID if asked
- We have an additional Guest Agreement separate from the booking platform. By booking this home, you agree to this process. The Guest Agreement is a legal document from our law firm that details the rules and policies for staying here.
- After you book, you’ll receive a message with a link to the Renter’s Agreement. Please read it carefully and sign it to complete your booking. Signing this agreement is required for your stay in this home.
- By completing the booking, you give permission to the host to use a third-party to screen your identity and check criminal databases to confirm the reservation. Complete terms regarding the guest screening can be provided by the property manager. You may receive an email to complete your screening. Please be sure to check your spam inbox for this email and contact the host if you have any questions.
- Unexpected things can happen, so WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND getting travel insurance in case you need to cancel your booking.
- No Parties
- No Smoking
- No illegal activity
- Only registered guests allowed
- Dogs allowed up to 50 lbs (if you have a larger dog, please contact the host for permission and arrangements)
Amenities at Historic IdleHurst Home - Sleeps 14, FirePit & Porch Idlehurst Inn
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Onset, MA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We had the absolute best time at our stay in this gorgeous house.. was way bigger than expected. The porch was our favorite spot where we all sat together and watched a thunderstorm and played cards. The neighbor across the street is the cutest old man ever and so friendly. Quick walk to the beach which is like a lake onthe ocean. Gorgeous sunset and adorable little downtown. The owners were super responsive with anything we needed and super friendly.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
Check in and arrival: The place really needs a welcome binder. It would be helpful to have everything in one place. For example we could not find parking passes during our visit or the WiFi password. I had to email him and ask him for it.The access code was given the day of, which was great. Beds: Mattresses in some rooms clearly have not been updated in quite some time. Linens, pillows and sheets were nice! Water pressure in the one bathroom upstairs was amazing after 10 showery in a row, the water was still hot!! One negative: no TV in the common area sometimes you just want to relax at night. There’s one in one out of seven bedrooms. One bathroom for seven bedrooms is not enough. The second is not acceptable, nor accessible — it is in the basement, which is terrifying. The ACs are amazing in the whole house and it is nice and cold after a hot day at the beach. The pool table is a nice touch, but … not with the smell in the basement, maybe move it to the front porch or finish the basement. Dan - is super nice and accommodating and remedied problems the best he could such as no toilet paper and paper towels upon arrival. The locations is great, you can walk to the beach and downtown. Lastly, the house it really needs a good deep cleaning - it is very dusty.
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"We had the absolute best time at our stay in this gorgeous house.. was way bigger than expected. The porch was our favorite spot where we all sat together and watched a thunderstorm and played cards. ..."
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