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Overlooking Wychmere Harbor, 400 steps to beach, town & Nantucket ferry.

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Outdoor dining
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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathrooms465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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harwichport, ma, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Harwich Port
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bank Street Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Harwich Port

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Harwich Port, within a 15-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Harwich Port. .This vacation home is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Main Street Hyannis and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Mayflower Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Harwich Port Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harwich Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brooks Academy Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bank Street Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Seal Pub And Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Overlooking Wychmere Harbor, 400 steps to beach, town & Nantucket ferry.

Steppingstones, a magnificent small estate on 1.89 acres directly 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/bar. plus a secondary small, new kitchen. Elegant dining can easily be had with an array of lovely dishes and pottery that we welcome you to use as your own. A distinctive post and beam ceiling accents the spacious U-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 quiet thoughts, while the 4 season sun room augmented with built ins and a gas fireplace is ideal for games and special times.. The second floor of Steppingstones has six bedrooms, two onsuite and the
others with shared baths. The seventh queen bedrooms is on the first floor with connecting lavatory. There are kayaks that can easily be brought across the street for your pleasure plus you can fill your picnic basket and enjoy the view! You do need your car!
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 graced with flowers and trees! The cost of Pebbles is an additional $250 per day or $1,500 per week .plus $150.. cleaning.

There is ample parking for cars, and the garage has abundant space for storage.
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. ie. tents and etc.. In most cases, a plan can be reached.
















Keywords: Our Cape Cod home is inviting and spacious.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Not even on the property. Thx

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 32

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights

Any furniture that has been moved must be put in correct place

Check ac or heat.. please turn off ac

Windows closed in the summer

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: In some cases, we allow pets $50.00 per day.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Always kid friendly...walk to the beach/town

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events fees $1,500 to weddings $5,000 per contract
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 C0014871260

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Walk to Beach Town With Restaurants /stores. View

Overloking Wychmere Harbor Walk to Beach Town Nantucket Ferry

Overlooking Wychmere Harbor walk to beach town Nantucket ferry

Overlooking Wychmere Harbor, 400 steps to beach, town & Nantucket ferry. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steppingstones is an amazing home. Just the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl F., Vail, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful old house, great for a large party.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Steppingstones

We had an epic week at this beautiful property. This Harwich Port location is centrally located to so many activities at the Cape which we fully enjoyed. Everything at the house contributed to our enjoyment from grandkids to grandparents.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

Terrific location for a short walk to downtown and for a wedding at the beach club across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., VERONA, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Birthday Celebration

The house and surrounding gardens / grounds were lovely! The house was well equipped and accommodated 15 adults and an infant perfectly. Great location for walking to beach plus driving to other parts of the Cape. Owners were very accessible to address concerns. Only negative was WiFi connection which was unreliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

donald m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical property!

This home sits on a stunning piece of property across the street from the harbor. The inside is charming, comfortable and homey. We also rented the cottage on the back on the property. Just as wonderful. We didn't lack for anything. Communication with the owners was wonderful! We hope to have an opportunity to rent again some time in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quintessential Cape Cod Home

This home is wonderful with a vast lawn and lovely gardens throughout the property. The location close to the village and beaches is great. The large main house and cottage are well appointed with modern amenities while maintaining the charm characteristic of a quintessential Cape Cod home. Our family of 14 found the property delightful and a comfortable fit for our large group. The hosts were very responsive to our needs and communication was great! I would highly recommend this property for a multigenerational family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stepping Stones

This property was beautiful. The home contains everything you need for a vacation in Cape Cod. The grounds are gorgeous. There are numerous sitting areas both outside and in which enable quiet contemplation, group conversation, and extensive play area for children. The harbor is right across the street providing a beautiful view. The kitchen is extremely well stocked with cookware, silverware, dishes, serving dishes, glassware, and necessary appliances. We were a family of 15 and were able to sit very comfortably at long dining tables both inside and outside on the patio. The home is within walking distance of town, several restaurants, and the beach (maybe 15 minutes to the beach). The owners could not have been any more accommodating and were readily available. Communication was particularly good and personal. The beds were comfortable, as was all of the furniture and the house is very open and inviting. We would certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful rental - great for families!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Cape Cod wedding and family gathering

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

judith b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding gathering

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving on Cape Cod

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is a terrific house. Large and spacious. Easily accommodated our 16 family members.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A charming home

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion and Birthday Celebration

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family home

Spacious, clean, excellent amenities and location. Would definitely recommend for a medium to large group. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in a perfect location!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect House for a vacation!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arlene F.

Fantastic Weekend!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Elliott L., Allison Park

Lovely home, but difficult owner

We rented Stepping Stones for a family reunion July 30 to Aug 6. There were to be 28 persons - our entire immediate family, to which the owner agreed. A number of those coming were small children, so we anticipated making do with some extra bedding which worked well. The house is well appointed and the grounds are lovely. It is easy to get to the beach and access to the rail trail section to Chatham is close. In addition to the rent, Mrs. Clune requires a sizeable damage deposit which we paid well in advance, as well as a significant cleaning fee. The problem with Stepping Stones is the owner who is unpredictable and unreliable. She initially withheld our entire damage deposit, claiming that we had more than 28 people staying during the week and that we had more than 100 at a party on our last night. The party had been planned with Mrs. Clune's knowledge and help. We never had more than our family staying and the number of guests who came to the party were 30 exactly which is what we had told her. After our protests she returned half of the damage deposit without ever documenting actual damage or repair expenses. She did claim her charge was justified for things like cleaning and linen that rightfully should have been covered by the rent and cleaning charge. She spent a day at Stepping Stones on about the fourth day of the rental and never at any time attempted to clear up misunderstanding or misapprehension. The impression is that she anticipated retaining the damage deposit in any event. Prospective renters need to know they may face unanticipated charges or even asked to leave on inaccurate, unsubstantiated accusations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Beautiful home and yard - great for reunions!

We are a group of several families with young children that stayed here Summer of 2017. Marylynne is the most gracious host possible - she showed us around, was incredibly forgiving of our crowd and children, and was extremely easy to communicate with leading up to and during our stay. She has a lovely home with a fantastic kitchen (great for cooking up big group meals) and gorgeous landscaping, giving the kids many areas in which to play outdoors. We also made use of Pebbles, the cottage on the grounds, which lets a family have some more privacy. It was a tad bit further from the beach than we'd hoped (would be fine for older kids and adults, ended up driving and dropping off some of the little ones) but there are plenty of strollers and bikes for you to use if necessary. It is a nice stroll into the town center as well. We could not have been more pleased with our stay - we made many great memories in that house and the backyard patio. Thanks to the Clunes for being wonderful to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Valarie M.

Beautifully maintained home with spectacular grounds and harbor view.

Plenty of space for group gatherings, yet areas for quite solitude. Our family of ten enjoyed this property centrally located on the Cape that provides easy access to everything we covered from Provincetown to Martha's Vineyard. Hope one day to return with grandchildren added, since two of our children were expecting on the trip. Thanks to the Clunes for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply amazing

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021