"The Half Shell" Cottage in Osterville Village | House in Barnstable

10.0 (14 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Osterville House | "The Half Shell" Cottage in Osterville Village

4 Bedroom House in Osterville, Barnstable

In the heart of historic Osterville village and about a mile to Dowses Beach this is the ideal Cape Cod central Air Conditioned vacation home with a beautiful pool.
You are greeted by a bright cathedral-ceiling entry way that leads into an open concept first floor that is comfortable and newly updated offering all the comforts of home.
The fire-placed living room has a large flat screen HD TV (and high speed internet) and opens up to a casual dining area and comfortably sized kitchen.
The first floor powder room is actually a full bath with a shower and laundry. It is across the hall from our office/bedroom with a brand new barn door for privacy. This room has a new comfy daybed with a hidden trundle for additional sleeping accommodations.
The second floor offers a shared full sized bathroom and three bedrooms.
Each bedroom has new linens, a dresser and standard sized closets for plenty of storage to accommodate your personal needs.
Our main bedroom features a new king size bed and a large flat screen TV.
The second bedroom with a queen is charming and the third bedroom is cozy with a set of twin beds.
In the back yard is an 18X30 in-ground, heated, salt water pool and large patio. The yard is fenced in with arbor and gate access. There is also a gas grill when you want to stay home and BBQ.
The rental also comes with a Barnstable Beach Pass with free access to all Barnstable beaches. We also have beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and bikes for your enjoyment.
Once you are settled into the Half Shell, take a stroll down main street and enjoy all the village has to offer- from the fabulous shopping and restaurants to the local library with daily events for the whole family. There is even a neighborhood liquor store and market, so you never have to leave the village for provisions. If you do... we are only about 15 minutes from Hyannis where the ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are - perfect for a fun day trip adventure!

"The Half Shell" Cottage in Osterville Village is located in Osterville. "The Half Shell" Cottage in Osterville Village provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.

"The Half Shell" Cottage in Osterville Village has 4 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Osterville has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Osterville, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Outdoor shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf privileges
Entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 1650 sq ft (153 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay
  • In a village
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Spa
  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number c0170010200 safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: C0170010200

Reviews

Dan D.
Aug 26, 2025 11:12:52 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The Half Shell was perfect for our family!
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