Falmouth Cape - Walk to Island Queen ferry to Martha's Vineyard, Beach, Downtown

LEAVE THE CAR in the driveway...
This cozy 4BR, 2BA Cape Cod home (sleeps 8) has a spacious patio, seasonal outdoor shower, and indoor fireplace and outdoor firepit. Centrally located in Falmouth, it is just a half mile walk to the beach, restaurants, and 200 yards to ferry to Martha’s Vineyard.(Island Queen Ferry is operational seasonally. For 2025 the ferry schedule runs (5/23 -10/13) There is a full year round ferry that's run from Woods Hole (Steamship authority) which is 5 miles from the house. There is also a direct Edgartown Ferry from the Harbor ( just a longer walk from house: falmouthedgartownferry. com ) You an also take the Bike path to Woods Hole to make for a great day trip.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

Recently painted interior ( Feb 2024) and exterior( Spring 2023) and updated along with hardwood floors welcome you to this charming Falmouth, Cape Cod home. New stove, dishwasher and microwave done in 2023!

In the cozy living room you’ll find a Sunbrella sofa ( easy care with no stress if someone spills) a couple of comfy chairs, and 48" cable tv. Tv is a smart TV has comes with Apps for Netflix/Hulu ( you need your own subscription)

The dining room table seats 6—a comfortable size should you wish to throw an inside dinner an additional 2 seat table in open kitchen allows for overflow...

Just off the dining room sits the kitchen, which has fully stocked with plenty of cooking pans, plates and utensils. Cooking is by gas propane and frig has ice making capabilities so no forgetting above filling the ice cube trays..The breakfast table for 2 is a perfect spot to plan your day’s adventures while sipping coffee—there’s a traditional coffee machine. .

The back door leads to a stone, furnished patio surrounded with perennials and trees. Yard also gets great morning and afternoon sunshine for chilling with a drink while also very private. Rental also includes use of propane gas grill for summer barbecues. There’s also an outdoor shower for washing away the sand after a day on the beach. Garage includes everything you need for the beach ( cooler, chairs, floats, buckets). Also included are 2 newer adults bikes and 2 older but smaller bikes for kids..bring your own helmets.

There are plenty of beds for all of your friends and family. On the 1st floor, you’ll find two bedrooms both with a queen bed. There’s also an updated full bathroom with a walk in shower.

Upstairs, there is another updated bathroom with a tub/shower combo and 2 guest rooms. Both rooms each have 2 twin beds. There is an additional queen aero bed that can be setup upon request.

You can pack light on this trip because there’s a full-size washer and dryer located just off the kitchen.

Price INCLUDES all linens and towels (both beach and bath)

THE LOCATION

This Falmouth home is centrally located in a quiet neighborhood. You’re just a half mile to Falmouth Heights Beach and less than a 1/4 mile to Falmouth Harbor. Hop on the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard for an easy day trip or head to Woods Hole which is just 5 miles away. You are just off the 6th mile marker of the infamous Falmouth Road Race!

When you need to pick up groceries, you’re less than a 1/4 mile . ( Shaw's and Stop N Shop). Also the Windfall Market ( Falmouth's Whole Food equivalent) is a short walk from the house by the harbor and Falmouth's newest groecry store ALDI is now open and close to home.

Don’t feel like cooking? No problem—there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Head over to the Shipwrecked ( former British Beer Company) for a pub atmosphere and English fare. Or, for an upscale seafood treat with ocean views, try the Sopranos or house favorite Flying Bridge (both are a half mile away and right on the beach/harbor). Or venture downtown ( again 1/2 mile away) to a host of different eating options including Estia(Greek), Simply Devine (pizza), Bluefins ( sushi/Japanese), Anejo ( Mexican) and Liam Maguire's ( Irish) downtown.

Ice Cream your thing??? Dairy Queen is a stone throw away or head downtown to Falmouth's own Ben & Bills!!! Smitty's Ice Cream is a short 15 min ride.

Coffee your thing... the new Black Dog Cafe on Falmouth Height Road makes for a great morning walk but with the traditional other options like Starbucks and Dunkin and Pickle Jar to name a few are all within a half mile of house.

For rainy-day amusement, restaurants, shops, a movie theater, are not far!..also a couple of bowling / axe throwing alleys ( Trade Center Bowl & Ryans)

Property fee of $25 covers you for up to $1500 in damages.