[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Summer on the Cape and cool off! 10% off on all available dates. Send inquiry! Family-friendly vacation home in West Barnstable with a water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70880000/70877200/70877156/70ea7d61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70880000/70877200/70877156/w1277h953x0y0-2bb6e211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70880000/70877200/70877156/e8d9ef53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70880000/70877200/70877156/w1270h960x6y0-301947c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70880000/70877200/70877156/w1273h953x0y0-28fead59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a charming Cape Cod setting, The Charles Gray House offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. This beautifully restored 1835 home features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, sunroom with wicker furniture, and comfortable living areas. With its spacious grounds adorned by stone walls and glorious gardens. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Summer on the Cape and cool off! 10% off on all available dates. Send inquiry! \-BEACH PARKING PASS INCLUDED- -BRAND NEW GENERATOR IN THE ULIKELY EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE- See what it is like to stay in a historical property nestled along Old Kings Highway yet so CLOSE (2 1/2 miles) to beautiful SANDY NECK BEACH on CAPE COD BAY! (owner provides Beach Pass, which is worth $475. Damage deposit is $875. to include loss of or failure to return $475. beach pass). “The Charles Gray House" circa 1835 has many exquisite updates. It has the warmth and charm of yesteryear combined with the richness of today’s trends with all the various mod cons. This gracious home sits on over two acres of fenced in private rolling grounds accented by stone walls, brick walkways, glorious gardens, and a delightful gazebo awaiting you with a "book in hand" and a pot of tea or your favorite glass of wine. Indulge yourself in comfort while stepping through this home with the wonderful flow to its floor plan offering a palette of colors from room to room. It’s graced with the original pine floors, has an eat-in kitchen with soapstone countertops as well as a formal dining room that can accommodate 8 guests for dinner. There is a beautiful sunny first floor bedroom with a queen size bed and ensuite-bath with a glassed in tile shower adjacent to a study/library. The elegant bannister staircase in the foyer leads up to two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths~ the queen bed master has both a soaking tub and glassed in shower, and the third bedroom has two twin size beds and a private bath. Recently installed is a brand new generator in the event the power goes out from a storm. Also pretty new is the air conditioning (split system) on the second floor with central a/c on the first floor. The spacious living room has comfortable furniture, custom built -ins, a baby grand piano to "tickle the ivories" and French doors leading into a bright four season sunroom with ample wicker furniture, a 60” flat screen TV and dining for 8. The sunroom door leads to a deck with additional dining for 3, and with stairs leading down into one of the fenced in yards for your dog. The owner will consider a small (up to 20 lbs.) non-shedding dog with a $150 pet fee. There is an additional deck off of the kitchen with a table and chairs to enjoy your morning coffee under a pergola that is beautifully embellished with hanging and potted flowering plants. A few steps down and through the gate is a brick patio with a Weber gas grill and dining for 8. BONUS: Wash off the beach sand in the enclosed hot outdoor shower! Come enjoy this special Cape Cod getaway which is so handy to everything the mid-cape area has to offer. There are numerous art galleries and antique shops along 6A, as well as whale watching outings from nearby Barnstable Harbor (Millway Beach). Enjoy waterside dining at popular Mattakeese Wharf restaurant, shopping at The Cape Cod Mall, public golf at The Barnstable Fairgrounds, and there is always exciting nightlife in downtown Hyannis! Stroll down Main Street and look at all the menus until you find what you are looking for. Seek out Ocean Street for the best clams. Take in the gorgeous sunsets from Baxter’s, Tugboat’s on Hyannis Harbor or Fisherman’s View in Sandwich on the Cape Cod canal. There are ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket from either Hyannis or Woods Hole. We look forward to having you as our guests! PS. Please check out our other vacation property in Irvington, Virginia where the Rivah meets the Chesapeake Bay, Listing number #825122. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33575100/33575030/cc546763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pets allowed with warmer weather around the corner! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number C0328150200 ### Property is also known as A BEAUTY NEAR SANDY NECK BEACH! Lovely!! West Barnstable Bayside ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.71031%2C-70.37775&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ifPo9M_Y94whlP_fH3MyTCc4NvA=) Barnstable, MA #### What's nearby - Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.9 km - Sandy Neck Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km - Cape Codder Water Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km - Cape Cod Melody Tent - 13 min drive - 14.1 km - Hyannis Harbor - 14 min drive - 14.5 km #### Getting around - Hyannis Transportation Center - 17 min drive - Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive - ‪Nirvana Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Summer on the Cape and cool off! 10% off on all available dates. Send inquiry! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Summer on the Cape and cool off! 10% off on all available dates. Send inquiry!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Summer on the Cape and cool off! 10% off on all available dates. Send inquiry!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Summer on the Cape and cool off! 10% off on all available dates. Send inquiry! located? > This family-friendly West Barnstable vacation home is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cape Codder Water Park and East Sandwich Beach. Scorton Neck Beach and Millway Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Summer on the Cape and cool off! 10% off on all available dates. Send inquiry! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie F. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get-away! Charming house and gardens, We loved our stay here! ##### Leslie F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff B. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Lovely historical home in West Barnstable. Great outdoor space. Very well equipped kitchen. Three bedrooms and three baths. Excellent communication with owners. ##### Jeff B. Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lu P. Aug 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This is my best stay in Cape Cod We love the character and history of the house. It’s well maintained and very clean. Both my kids and our dog had a great time staying there. ##### Lu P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris P., Clifton, VA Jan 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cape Cod Classic Pet friendly….great location….plenty of room for family memories ##### Chris P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne M. Aug 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely and quiet We loved the Charles Grey house and all of its amenities. The hammocks were great, lots of outside eating options, and it was so helpful to have the beach chairs and umbrella and boogie boards. Thanks for a wonderful family vacation. ##### Marianne M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miriam K. Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cape cod stay We had a lovely time at this charming property. It has a huge garden and also lots of space inside. The house was well equipped (e.g herbs and teas in the kitchen, beach chairs and bicycles in the shed) and we appreciated having the beach park permit for free parking. ##### Miriam K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia N. Sep 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and property! Beautiful home with lots of outdoor space, not far from the beach and some very good restaurants. The owners were very accommodating and responded quickly to any questions we had. Thank you, Kinnet and Chris for a wonderful few days! ##### Claudia N. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodie P. Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Picture Perfect Home Perfect place to stay on the Cape! Truly a home away from home. We were three generations traveling together and the home provided a place for us to make wonderful memories together. Incredibly clean, comfortable and cozy. Will definitely return if travel brings us back to Cape Cod! Thank you!!! ##### Jodie P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly U. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Historic Home We loved our stay at the Charles Gray home. It had so much charm and we enjoyed each area of the home. We loved the property and gardens as well. The home included everything we might need! Don't hesitate to rent this home, we would definitely come back to it in the future. We would highly recommend this home for adults as well as families with young children. The old and new features balanced the home nicely. Many thanks for sharing your home with us Kinnet! Also a great area close to so many things on the Cape! ##### Kimberly U. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail S., Mount Pleasant, SC, USA Jul 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous property This house was fabulous inside & out!! The yard has beautiful gardens and very peaceful and the house has such old world charm with all the modern conveniences. Kinnet is so easy to work with and very responsive. Highly recommend this charming home! ##### Gail S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paola s. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cozy Cape home We spent 3 days with friends at this property. The house was equipped with everything we needed and well maintained. We appreciated the tranquillity and warm atmosphere of this historic home and the nicely landscaped garden. The location was convenient to visit the surrounding. We highly recommend this property. Paola & friends ##### paola s. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise M. Nov 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home with great host My family and I booked this property for a thanksgiving celebration weekend. Kinnet, the host, was more than helpful in assuring that we had all we needed. She was very responsive and accommodating. The home was very welcoming and worked out just perfectly for us!! Thanks again Kinnet!! ##### Louise M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cameron T., SAN JOSE Sep 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Place to stay near the Cape Cod The property was amazing. Almost wish we did not have to leave. I love the overall theme of the house and the kitchen. The upstairs master bedroom bathroom has heated floors! It was a great surprise in the middle of the night. Property was well maintained and clean. ##### Cameron T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jyll S. Jul 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful, historic home in Barnstable We loved our stay at The Charles Gray house. The home was exactly as advertised, in fact it was better in person! The beds were comfortable, the home beautifully furnished, the grounds lovely and the communication with Kinnet was great. She gave us some wonderful ideas on places to visit while staying in Cape Cod. I would highly recommend this home. It was fascinating to read and see all the history behind it. Would love to stay here again if we get the chance to head to Cape Cod again. ##### Jyll S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie O. Jun 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for our wedding weekend This is a beautiful historic property on lovely grounds with every possible amenity you might need. We stayed here w family before/after our wedding in Dennis and were able to entertain family and friends easily. Everyone truly appreciated this beautiful home. We met Kinnet on check in and she was so welcoming and even got us a bouquet of flowers! Thanks again. ##### Stephanie O. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay B. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible!! Take me back The house and property were absolutely gorgeous. Better than the pictures. Our children were in heaven in the backyard. We had to force them to go to the beach, they just loved all the gardens and berries and privacy! Inside was amazing too- incredibly clean, so well stocked with anything you could ever need! The bedrooms were so cozy and adorable. The owner thought of everything and was available and very informative. We couldn’t have asked for more. My only regret is we didn’t stay longer. Also the location was great- easy to get to other towns on the Cape and out and about. We would come back in a heart beat. ##### Lindsay B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathleen T. Aug 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic property and lovely historic home Booking and checkin were seamless! The home is cozy and welcoming! Very clean and charming. I couldn’t stop taking photographs! My one note is that the back stairs are so steep and the ceiling was so low that I preferred to block them off so no one would use them during our stay. The third bedroom is lovely but as you come out the door and into the hallway, there is a step down onto half a landing with the other half being the top step in the staircase. We didn’t need that third bedroom so I just closed the door so no one would go in there but potential renters should know about this just so they are aware. It is an old historic home and these things are part of the charm but bringing my 18 month old grandson along on this trip caused me to look at things differently. The overall experience was wonderful!!! ##### Cathleen T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth R., Sterling, Massachusetts Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for your and your family There are so many wonderful highlights about this property it’s almost impossible to list them all. But here’s a try. My son and daughter live in different states and it’s hard to get everyone together. One of my nephew’s was marrying at the cape. After looking on VRBO I came across this jewel. The pictures really don’t do it justice. The back yard was amazing, for our little pups. The kitchen where we spent most the time preparing for dinner had everything we needed. It’s such a beautiful place we intend to make it a yearly trip. Thank you Kennit ##### Elizabeth R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. Jul 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and yard We had a great summer vacation at Kinnet's house! We love historic houses and this one did not disappoint. It was perfect for us with one bedroom downstairs for my mother and two upstairs, one for me and my husband and the other for our toddler. All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. The sun room is a lovely spot to hang out in the evening with great breezes, a big table, and a really nice TV. I feel like the listing does not do the yard justice, it has a HUGE lot with beautiful trees and plants and tons of privacy, nice lawns for my daughter to run around in, a gazebo with chairs and a table, a garden, and a fully fenced in area for a dog. Two things to be aware of are the retro stove are is super cool but a bit complicated to use, and the back stairs up to the bedroom with two twins are extremely steep, even by 1800s house standards. Would not stop us whatsoever from staying again, we made a lot of great memories here and we were very comfortable and well taken care of! Thanks Kinnet! ##### Amanda S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippe L. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow!!! The best choice we could have made We did a lot of research before deciding on this property and we really didn't regret it. It was a wow, all the way around. As soon as we walked through the front door, we were immersed in the world of this charming and spacious New England heritage home. It was wonderful! The interior of the house has been restored and everything in it is of good quality. Our kids all slept very well in their room located on the seconde floor. Our oldest had a master bedroom to himself. Our two younger ones slept in the same room (two single beds). As for us, we had another beautiful room, located on the first floor. The house was well air-conditioned. We particularly appreciated the large dining/living room surrounded by paneled windows. This is where we ate and played board games. There is also a second large living room and a second beautiful dining room. We also really enjoyed the huge, beautifully landscaped backyard with a fire pit and a pergola for morning coffee. The house is really well located in the beautiful municipality of Barnstable. It was a short drive to some of the most beautiful beaches on Cape Cod or to good restaurants, microbreweries, etc. The owner was in constant communication with us from start to finish and we felt her sincere desire to provide us with the best Cape Cod experience possible. She also provides us with various things that can enhance the stay, including bicycles, knee boards, etc. I highly recommend this property. I would definitely go back. ##### Philippe L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina M. Jul 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home This is just a truly beautiful home! The grounds are lush and ample. We had a wonderful time in Cape Cod! I wish our stay was longer. Check in was easy. Having a first floor bedroom was great and needed. The bathrooms are clean and beautiful. It was so nice to be able to have our dog with us and know she was safe in the yard! Thank you Kinnet for all your help! ##### Christina M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura N. Jul 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fourth of July While the weather did not cooperate - we had a great time staying at the Charles Gray house! ##### Laura N. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia C. Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely historic home We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely & interesting home. The grounds are beautiful, and the house is beautifully upgraded with all the conveniences one needs. ##### Patricia C. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. Aug 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Host and a Great Location This property was as advertised.! ##### Robert G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chrissy M. Jul 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### VERY UPDATED HISTORIC HOUSE AMAZING historic house right off of 6A in West Barnstable! The house is so clean and charming- the grounds are INCREDIBLE! Everything you need- from beach chairs to bikes! Each bedroom has its own very nice bathroom- comfortable beds with very nice linens- so much space for everyone in the family to gather or spread out! The AC was so refreshing and we loved laying in the hammocks under the trees after a day at the beach! FANTASTIC house!! ##### Chrissy M. 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