A Nature Lovers Waterfront beach cottage on unspoiled fresh spring fed pond with a private beach across and aside from Wianno Golf Club. Less than a mile by car to the pristine residents only beach (permit provided), clamming, boating. Stroll/ bike/drive to downtown Osterville upscale shopping/dining just a mile away. Stay home to BBQ, swim, volleyball, paddle board/canoe or fish off our beach. "Ivy Woods"- turning back time at this Osterville nature retreat. This waterfront property is a hidden gem sited on Neck Pond with 200+ ft. of frontage and 1.25 acres of land. The pond views are peaceful while the wooded lot makes you feel like you are at a camp retreat. Bird watchers will enjoy morning coffee with wood peckers, ducks, squirrels, bluejays and more. Two owls will greet you in the evening. The Main House was built in 1914 & retains the charm of its original architecture with pine wood floors, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, wood paneled walls upstairs, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths(3 renovated 2021) sunroom & enclosed porch overlooking the pond. The boat house & picnic area make a great play room & family gathering space on the sandy shore of the pond. There is a badminton area all set up for fun. The driveway is large and can park 4+ cars. This is the ultimate vacation destination. There is no need to ever leave. 1st floor master en suite bathroom (tub/shower) to bedroom with King Bed. 2nd en suite bedroom- 1st floor full bathroom (tub/shower) fully updated spring 2021 with hall and direct access to Trundle Twin pull out to form an extra twin bed. Enclosed, porch 1st floor has water view. 3rd bedroom-2nd fl has King Bed with water view 4th bedroom-2nd fl has two twin beds and walk in closet 5th bedroom-2nd fl has full/double bed with water view Coastal furnishings shower 1st upstairs bathroom (renovated 3.2021) Shower with body jets 2nd upstairs bathroom (renovated 4.2021) 1st downstairs bathroom tub/shower (renovated 2.2021) 2nd downstairs bathroom tub/shower Outdoor seating near main house with two picnic tables (seats 8) BBQ Outdoor seating with one picnic table and one circular table/chairs (together seats 8) near boat house/game room/beach area This vacation home sleeps 8 comfortably. Ivy Woods is ideal for family reunions, holidays, and special occasions. This family compound provides you with modern conveniences and comfortable accommodations in a relaxed setting – an excellent base for exploring Cape Cod. Park your car and walk to great shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, art galleries, beaches, and concerts held in the park. Plenty of parking in the large driveway for 4+ cars. The fully equipped kitchen with water view. also offering a newer commercial size clothes washer and regular dryer in a lower level laundry area for your convenience. There is WIFI with booster available to stay connected as well as air conditioning units to keep you cool. The kitchen has an AlexaPure water filtration system. The garden room is an enclosed porch offering comfy seating with a water view as a special spot to sit back with a book or just people watch as your family enjoys the pond activities. Has a ceiling fan for hot August days. There is a bird watching room perfect for morning coffees. The living room with fireplace has HDMI tv that is Ipad compatible, board games, dvd player. There is also a formal dining table comfortable for 8 adults. The family room has a large stone fireplace, bose radio/cd player. At the end of the family room there is a more formal dining area which seats up to 6 adults Ivy Woods House Features Comfortably sleeps 8 people Linens and towels included. Must strip beds at end of stay and please throw the first load into the washer before 10am. Please wash any towels used. Spacious living and family rooms, enclosed garden porch, bird watching room, all with water views Large kitchen dining area/table which seats 8. Formal dining table seats 4-6 . Outside main house (badminton/volleyball area) 2 picnic tables seat 8. adults comfortably. The beach house has two tables (8 people total). Fully equipped kitchen. Relaxing enclosed porch attached to covered porch. Movies, books and board games for various ages provided. No Need to ever leave the property for entertainment I am working on maintaining our organic garden on the street side of the house, which depending upon the week of your visit, may be tended to by the gardener or myself. There is a gardeners /nanny basement apartment with a separate entrance which gets used in the summer. It does not have access to the main house except in an emergency exit door thru the basement. I will be staying most summer weeks off property but nearby. if you need additional assistance or have questions text me and I can organize. I come to water the flowers and organic vegetable garden as often as is needed. Depending upon what is ready to be picked I will leave you surprises on the outdoor porch. Osterville's business district includes a public library, gift stores, women's fashions, restaurants, a small market, banks with ATMs, a pizza place, package store (spirits), a U.S. Post Office, a hardware store, art galleries, barber and beauty shops, and real estate brokers. During July and August, Osterville's population swells due to seasonal residents. Many summer residents maintain a second house in Osterville while residing most of the year in the Greater Boston area. The village is known for its oceanfront estates in the Wianno section of town. The cemetery for the village of Osterville is the Hillside Cemetery on Old Mill Road. The Osterville Historical Museum, established in 1931, preserves the history of Osterville for all of those who love her, past, present, and future. The museum includes the largest collection of wooden boats in Massachusetts and is home to the Crosby Boats. The Crosbys are America's oldest, currently active, wooden boat building family. The Cammett House, the oldest house in Osterville, and the Captain Jonathan Parker House, owned by a 1820s coastal schooner captain, are also located on the museum campus. A series of boat shops includes the 1850 original Herbert F. Crosby boat shop. Every Friday mid-June to mid-September, the museum hosts the Osterville Farmers' Market.[1] Armstrong-Kelley Park, the oldest and largest privately owned park on Cape Cod, is located in Osterville. Crosby Boat Yard is port to the Crosby catboat, and the Wianno senior, the latter a favorite of nearby Hyannisport resident President John F. Kennedy. A steel drawbridge connects the village to Little Island and Grand Island (also known as Oyster Harbors), a gated community featuring many luxury houses and a private country club. The neighborhood of Wianno abuts the East Bay section of Osterville. There are two private country clubs in Osterville: The Wianno Club and the Oyster Harbors Club. Each club has a private 18 hole golf course, private tennis facilities, and a private beach. The Wianno Yacht Club, a private club on West Bay, offers children's sailing lessons. Dowses Beach in Osterville is a town of Barnstable beach, there are toilet facilities with showers and a beach house for changing in privacy. Lifeguards are present during the summer months only. Bike, walk, or car to town and attractions. The Hyannis airport is just 15-20 mins away. Logan Airport in Boston is 1-2 hours away depending upon the rush hour traffic. There is a bus out of Hyannis that goes to Logan airport and most use it instead of driving. Dowses beach: our town beach is located on Nantucket Sound (Atlantic Ocean) and is located 1 mile drive away from our house. It is a private beach for only Osterville residents or guests with the proper permit. There are bathroom facilities but no food/drink sales. You must take out the trash you created. One side of the beach is on Nantucket sound and the other side is on the cove so it is ideal and calm water for younger children. There is a fishing pier at the end of the parking lot. (Bring your own poles) Craigville Beach is located on Nantucket Sound. It is extremely popular with younger visitors as it has ice cream, food services, bathroom and shower facilities. It is located in Centerville which is just 2 miles from the house and is a very popular tourist hot spot on Cape Cod. Unlike many private Cape beaches which offer parking to residents only, Craigville is a public beach area, available to non-residents for a daily parking fee. In the summer, Kite surfing and shell hunting is extremely popular. You will receive a parking pass to access the beaches and park for free. Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary - Mass Audubon Walking the tree-lined trails at Skunknett River, you can witness nature reclaiming former mill sites and explore a fragrant Atlantic White Cedar swamp. The name Skunknett comes from an Algonquin word that means a fishing place for eel; American eels may be seen in the sanctuary's waterways. Cape Cod Foodie Tours is a seasonal walking food tour company which presents an exceptional culinary experience. We ask that you put on your walking shoes and get ready to step behind the scenes as tour operators expertly guide you to a number of Cape Cod’s independently owned iconic and ethnic eateries. Cape Cod Foodie Tours was created with a desire to showcase the local food scene on Cape Cod in addition to offering historical and cultural information about Hyannis. Popponesset Bay System is a group of bays located at the towns of Mashpee (north & west) and Barnstable (east), on Cape Cod, Massachusetts with a southern shore bounded by water from Nantucket Sound. Nantucket/Marthas Vineyard (Hyline corp) Ferry in Hyannis gives you access to Nantucket’s natural beauty, history and charm make for a relaxing vacation, whether for the day or an extended stay. Walk the stunning sandy beaches, swim in the sparkling waters of Nantucket Sound, peruse the downtown’s boutique shops, sample unforgettable island fare and explore art galleries and museums.