As a traveler, my business partner & I live on the road. Staying primarily in Airbnb's and on…read moreocassion, Hilton's. We have logged roughly 10,000 miles in 5 months. Staying in a particular locations anywhere from 3 through 30 nights at a time.
From the street, it's everything that you can imagine a quaint Cape Cod cottage to be. There was a "Welcome" basket from the manager with all things Cape Cod, such as taffy, cranberry beverages, Cape Cod chips and a welcome note. Soothing beach themed colors and decor throughout. The cottage (#97) is small, but the layout flows well and didn't find myself tripping over 2 dogs and another person.
Other nice amenities is are the grill, the picnic table on the front porch, well as on the side yards. The back of the unit is semi private, which I found nice to store my bike and kayaks.
The details! When entering a new place I always do a walk through inspection. Walking into this cottage was no different. Upon entering I found the unit to mirror the pictures I had seen on online. There was no disappointment with this. Upon entering, the first light I attempted to turn on was burned out. This is extremely minor factor on the grand scheme of things. However, when combined with the addition thick dust on the fan and trim, a filthy coffee pot and feces on the toilet in more than one place (absolutely unacceptable). This is bothersome for several reasons: 1) We pay a cleaning fee with this place! Therefore I should expect to walk in to a clean place. 2) My business partner due to her is extremely sensitive to dusty and moldy environments to her health issues. 3) Feces is just plain gross and unacceptable!
Other issues outside of the cleanliness factors were the broken down futon in the living room, broken, loose porch railing and rungs. This is a major issue for the elderly and those with children. physically broken burner, the rust sprinkled baking pans, the TV remote didn't match the TV, busted screens, a pile of wet charcoal on the the back porch, which was a small issue, but should have been cleaned up before guest arrival. The worst of these other issues was the guest bed. This unit had two, a single and a queen (?). I took the single bed. The mattress was the worst I have ever slept on in my life! Sunken in the middle down to the bed springs. After a few nights in this discomfort and replaced the mattress with the pull out beds mattress. This was better, but not much. I didn't feel the springs, but this mattress was nearly as worn out. With sleep being one of the most important things in one's life, as well as being here for work. I need good rest. Moving to the worn out futon in the living room was the next best civilized option. However, I ended spending the next 4 weeks sleeping on the floor, which wasn't ideal when we are paying lodging. We asked for cleaning supplies and never any or any response. Therefore, brought in my own supplies and did my own cleaning.
Moving on to the next issue. Water hammering! Pipes slamming against the walls, all hours of the day or night. So much so, I was able to get several solid recordings of this issue.
Two other, much smaller issues, were the spotty WIFI connection (which was needed for work) and the outdoor shower, as this place boosted these amenties and were factors in booking this property. I have a 45lb Aussie and bathing him inside the small shower, was one heck of a chore. By the time they did come to turn on the shower, we were a week and a half from leaving. Our shower ended up having a rupture valve and never worked, which was disappointing, as it would have been nice to not have to rinse all my paddling gear inside the place. Again, details matter!
Overall...this place is in a wonderful location with a just a short walk to the beach front, as well as 4 restaurants. Dennisport is centrally located on the Cape makes it easy drive in any direction. Dog friendly and two assigned parking spots are also great features. The cottages are close to one another, but far enough apart that you're not in your neighbors space. All the guest, some here on work and most on vacations were all (mostly) respectful and courteous.
If a little time and minimal effort were put into this unit, it could be a solid 4 to 5 stars. As the potential is here. With the cleaning issues, rusty cook wear (we actually cook when we have the option), broken down furniture, especially the bed...in this condition, is only worth a 2 star review.
Other sites have better reviews, however, the owner/s massively failed with us! 5 weeks of this place and I will never be back!!!
If you must book here, email and confirm that the amenties described are in good working order and that the place is clean upon your arrival!