Guestroom at The Shire - Cape Cod - East Falmouth

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 321 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

East Falmouth, MA

Falmouth Heights Beach6 min drive
Island Queen Ferry6 min drive
Shining Sea Bikeway11 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Guestroom at The Shire - Cape Cod

Located in Falmouth, MA, The Shire is a charming 1960s Cape house surrounded by trees and mature plantings. It has a unique character, with interesting nooks & crannies. Outside, there is always something in bloom. Located on a quiet street, it’s a 5-minute drive to the beach or a 20-minute bike ride.

Wake up in the morning to the sound of birds, relax with a cuppa on your private back deck, check in with work with high speed internet. For remote work stays, a home office setup can be provided.

Your Space

Your space, affectionately named The Cupboard Atop the Stairs (any Harry Potter fans?), is it’s own private space with an entrance off the breezeway. The space contains a B&B Italia queen bed with luxury bedding, dresser, TV, coffee station, compact fridge, USB laptop table, updated bath, and hi-speed WiFi.

The guestroom is perfect for singles or couples. Can accommodate a wee one. Portable crib available upon request.

Guest Access

Guests can access the entire outside space which includes your own deck, a large fenced yard, outdoor shower, brick patio with seating and fire pit. Please note you might spot me in the yard gardening. Guests may also access the washer/dryer in the garage, and may store bikes, kayaks or other recreation equipment on the property.

Interaction

I respect your privacy and will interact with you as much or little as you desire. I live in the main house and work FT remote so am available if needed. I am happy to share recommendations on places to eat or visit.

Other Details

To customize your stay, please let me know your preference on bedding (sateen, linen or percale), and your favorite flavor of Girl Scout cookies.

This is a family home, so you may see some personal items about, or a curious cat through a window. Everything in your room and in the outside space is available for your use. And if you need anything additional, just ask! There’s enough parking for several cars.

Please note that the guestroom has a no pets policy for now.

Property manager

Laura DiMeo

Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remove shoes before entering the guestroom.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0319600960

About the area

East Falmouth

Located in East Falmouth, this apartment is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Cod Beaches and Inkwell Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Woods Hole Ferry Terminal. Cape Cod Children's Museum and Mashpee River Reservation are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

East Falmouth, MA

What's nearby

Falmouth Heights Beach - 6 min drive
Island Queen Ferry - 6 min drive
Shining Sea Bikeway - 11 min drive
Surf Drive Beach - 13 min drive
Falmouth Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 26 min drive
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery - 4 min drive
Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guestroom at The Shire - Cape Cod pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Great accomodations offering everything we needed. Quiet neighborhood, neat and clean rooms, thoughtful amenities. We originally booked for two weeks prior in order to attend a family reunion. However a threatening hurricane forced the party's cancellation. Laura was terrific in working with us to reschedule our reservation.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Convenient location, great communication with host, cozy space, thoughtful amenities. Will definitely stay again if in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really cute place in a great location!

I stayed here with my cousin for a girl's trip to Falmouth/Martha's Vineyard. It's a nice little place to stay and in a great location. It's on a quiet street in a cute neighborhood, but it's close enough to easily drive (or Uber/Lyft) to Falmouth center, the ferry, etc. The shower is big and the bed is comfy. The host is really friendly/helpful and greeted me when I first arrived (she also always responded to my messages quickly). She provided us with lots of snacks, a fridge with water bottles, a microwave, etc. We had a great time, and definitely recommend this spot! If you can, take advantage of the porch out back. We forgot to do that, and it looked really peaceful! (Just a note to bring an eye mask if the light wakes you up. I forgot mine and the light shines pretty brightly into the skylight on the ceiling)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice O.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Stay at the Shire

The Cupboard Atop the Stairs is a very special place. The room was nicely appointed with a comfortable bed, luxurious bedding, large fluffy towels, and many amenities that you would find in a deluxe hotel. The mini fridge and Keurig coffee maker were great to have and stylish too! The private deck was wonderful - a peaceful place to enjoy a cup of coffee and some Girl Scout cookies while looking out at the lovely garden. We truly enjoyed our stay and recommend it highly. Thank you Laura!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

17 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away at Cape Cod

My wife and I had a lovely stay at the Shire. Laura was incredibly accommodating and made our stay feel unique and homey. Highly recommend staying here on your next trip to Cape Cod.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura DiMeo

Designer, mom, adventurer. Relocated from NYC during Covid and now make Falmouth my home.

Why they chose this property

Looking for something nice but a little different? This is a quirky property, near several beaches and a short drive to downtown. You will be sleep on your choice of bedding, drink your cuppa on the quiet and private back deck, and have fast wifi access in case you need to check in on your life.