Oceanview 2 BR cottage across from Pleasant Beach!

Steps Away Beach Cottage - Dune Suite offers an unbeatable Cape Cod location just steps from Pleasant Beach in West Harwich. Set on a quiet private cul-de-sac with ocean views, this classic seaside cottage is ideal for guests who value location, privacy, and easy beach access over modern finishes.

This is a well-loved, family-owned cottage with original character. The home dates back to the 1960s and retains many of its original details, including knotty pine wall paneling and cabinetry, and traditional Cape Cod charm. It is clean, comfortable, and fully functional, but intentionally rustic rather than modern. If you’re looking for a brand-new or luxury renovation, this may not be the right fit. If you’re looking for an authentic, old-school Cape beach experience in an exceptional location, you’ve found it.

Guests love the privacy, the less-than-one-minute walk to the beach, and the convenience of off-street parking. No beach stickers, no hassle. Free WiFi, cable TV, and Roku streaming are included.

The Dune Suite (1,100 sq. ft. | Sleeps 4)

Steps Away is a traditional New England Cape with a later addition, forming a duplex-style layout with private entrances and outdoor areas. Both suites enjoy ocean views.
This listing is for the Dune Suite, a private two-bedroom residence with a fully equipped kitchen, living/dining area, and 1.5 baths.

• Primary bedroom with king sleigh bed and bunk bed
  • Window A/C unit
  • Sliding doors to the backyard and French door to the patio
  • TV with Roku (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, Disney+)
• Second bedroom with twin bed, bureau, and sink, ideal for a child
  • Original bath layout with a full bath (tub/shower) and an additional water closet
• Fully equipped galley kitchen
• Washer and dryer
• Living/dining area with pull-out queen sleep sofa, Smart TV with cable and Roku
• Large bay window with views of the cul-de-sac and ocean beyond

Outside, enjoy a private backyard well suited for lawn games like badminton and cornhole.

Location & Beach Access (the real star)

The cottage is the second house from Pleasant Beach and sits on a quarter-acre lot. Guests access the beach by crossing the quiet cul-de-sac and using a deeded right-of-way path. The walk is quick, safe, and easy, especially for families with children.

Pleasant Beach offers wide sandy shoreline, gentle waves, and warmer Nantucket Sound water. It’s a family-friendly public beach perfect for swimming, shell collecting, boogie boarding, long shoreline walks, and evening ocean breezes perfect for kite flying.

The Area

West Harwich is ideally located just west of the Cape’s “elbow”, close to everything but removed from heavy resort traffic. The drive from Boston is approximately 1.5 hours.

Nearby highlights include:

• The Cape Cod Rail Trail (25.5 miles from Dennis to Wellfleet)
• Long Pond, the largest lake on the Cape
• Cranberry bogs unique to Harwich
• Cape Cod Baseball League games with the Harwich Mariners

You’re minutes from restaurants, bike trails, golf, tennis, kayaking, and family activities such as go-karts, trampolines, and mini golf. Day trips to Chatham, Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket are easy and popular with guests.

Good to Know

• Easy, contactless check-in and check-out
• Family-owned cottage with many guests returning year after year
• Owners are always available by phone, text, or email
• Driveway parking; no beach sticker required for Pleasant Beach

Important: Towels and linens are not provided. We’re happy to recommend a reputable local rental service if you prefer not to bring your own.