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6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12418.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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Harwich Port, MA
Cape Cod Beaches
Place, Cape Cod Beaches
5 min walk
Bank Street Beach
Place, Bank Street Beach
5 min walk
Harwich Port
Place, Harwich Port
2 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
20 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
King - 2nd Floor
1 King Bed
King - 3rd Floor
1 King Bed
King - 3rd Floor
1 King Bed
Queen - 2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Queen - 2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Queen - 2nd Floor (Off Kitchen)
1 Queen Bed
6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
EnSuite to Bedroom 1 - Full Bath Shower Only
Toilet · Shower only
EnSuite to Bedroom 2 - Full Bathroom Shower Only
Toilet · Shower only
EnSuite to Bedroom 3 - Full Bathroom Shower and Tub
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
EnSuite to Bedroom 4 - Full Bathroom Shower Only
Toilet · Shower only
EnSuite to Bedroom 5 - Full Bathroom Shower Only
Toilet · Shower only
EnSuite to Bedroom 6 - Full Bathroom Shower/Tub comnbo
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom - Near Main Entry
Toilet
Half Bathroom - Off Kitchen
Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Harwich Port Retreat: The Mooring
6 Bedrooms- 8 Bathrooms- Sleeps 12 A 7-night Friday-to-Friday rental reservation is required during peak summer weeks. Many of our homes offer flexible stays with a 3 night minimum in the off season - ask our Reservation Specialists for more details. Complimentary Linens Service Provided: This includes bedsheets, bath, beach, and dish towels for total home occupancy We offer a 4pm Check-In and 10am Check-Out
Welcome to The Mooring in the heart of Harwich Port. This Dog-Friendly home has 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, Central A/C, is perfect for your party of 12. Bonus: Complimentary Linens included. A quintessential sea captain's home, The Mooring boasts 19th-century architecture complete with 10 foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and a spacious porch. Contemporary furnishings with a coastal flare make The Moorings the perfect location for your vacation to make lots of special memories.
Owners Share Why I Love My Home: This is truly a Magical Home a true quintessential sea captain's home, we took great care in restoring this home in keeping with the 19th Century Architecture! You can almost feel the history come alive when you walk through the doors or while enjoying a brandy in the sitting room. There are Glimpse's of yesteryear at every turn. A short walk to our semi- private beach just tops it all off. We hope you enjoy the elegance of this home as much as we do.
Let Us Tell You About This Home: Luxury, Serenity and Comfort await you in this prestigious Captains home with private beach access. After an extensive upgrade The Mooring now offers central A/C, Cable TV, free WIFI, Apple TV, SONOS, Pandora, Sirius Radio, Integrated Audio System to make any Cape Cod getaway a special event.
As you drive into the parking area, the first thing you notice is the wrap around porch with plenty of seating to enjoy the manicured landscaping or people watch as you have an afternoon snack of iced tea and cookies. The side entrance of the home is off the driveway with ramps to the kitchen door for easy accessibility. Before entering the home you can catch a glimpse of the gas grill and patio area and make a mental note to plan a barbecue dinner. The outdoor shower - a Cape Cod tradition! - is around the corner with both hot and cold water! Perfect to use when cleaning off from the semi-private beach on Pilgrim Street - The Mooring has deeded rights - just remember to bring your beach pass!
As you enter this prestigious home the Gourmet Chefs kitchen is to the right and immediately draws you in - the marble topped breakfast bar with seating for five has modern leather and chrome backless chairs - invites casual dining for your morning bagel before hitting the beach.
Entering the kitchen you note that there is everything you need for all the meals you will be having - Keurig and Regular coffee maker, toaster oven, wine fridge, double ovens with a six burner stove, two dishwashers and three sinks - in the breakfast bar island, a double stainless steel sink and an amazing deep ceramic farmers sink. Don't forget to take in the over-sized refrigerator and freezer hidden behind the barn door cabinetry!
To the right of the kitchen is a walk in pantry with ice machine and laundry center with washer/dryer. A half bath is tucked into the corner. You can exit to the back yard from this room where there's an open outdoor shower and access to the courtyard.
As you move through the kitchen to the left is a service hallway with buffet that leads you into the large dining room with rustic farmhouse table that has ample seating. Enter the formal sitting room with fireplace and recap your day and make plans for tomorrow all while enjoying a great view of Main Street. As you leave the sitting area you enter the grand entry way, here you will find your entrance to the wrap around front porch where you can relax after a long day with a glass of wine and just watch all the happenings of the Port. You will also find a large half bath to the right of the main staircase.
Continue through the entry way into the large living room with floor to ceiling windows, the 1800's era fireplace (non-working) and the over-sized bay window lets the outside in on a grand scale. Belly up to the hand carved wooden bar with seating for 6 and have a libation with family and friends or relax on the sofa or wing backed chairs and look out to Main Street for some people watching or enjoy your favorite TV show on the large Flat screen TV .
As you ascend the grand stair case to the second floor you will find Bedroom #1 on the left.
The Edgartown Bedroom, located on the second floor - this room fills a quiet corner of the Mooring, you will love the simple vintage charm of this bedroom with a Queen size bed, overstuffed leather wing back chair, TV and private bath with glass enclosed shower. This room has a interior access door that connects you to the Key West Bed room if desired.
As you come down the hallway Bedroom #2 is on your right.
The Key West Bedroom: this bedroom is located on the 2nd floor, you will enjoy the classic antique feel of this room which brings you back to simpler times, a queen bed, TV, sitting chair and interior access to the Edgar Town room are all available including a en suite bath with glass enclosed shower.
Across the hall is Bedroom #3.
The Charleston Bedroom, will make you feel as though you've been whisked away to a 5-star resort somewhere far, far away from ordinary life. Four full-length windows and continued high ceilings create the illusion that the room is even more spacious than it really is, and décor provides a whimsical, French country feel. You'll find a king size pillow-top mattress, beneath an exquisite candelabra chandelier, TV and a private bathroom which would rival any spa. Take a long, relaxing bubble bath in the separate, claw foot tub, or unwind with a shower under a waterfall shower head falling on pebble-type stone tiles.
The second staircase leads you to the third floor. To the left at the top of the stairs is Bedroom #4
The Harbour Island Bedroom is tucked away on the 3rd floor of the Mooring, above a sweeping set of original staircases, far away from the noise and commotion of the rest of the house. Harbour Island might be our most coastal feeling room, with its cool blues and crisp whites, and cozy wicker chair nestled in the reading nook in the far corner. This room has a king size bed, TV and private bathroom, with traditional style pedestal sink and a gorgeous stone tile shower floor. The Harbour Island Bedroom also boasts a private terrace with wrought iron patio furniture.
To the Right of the Stairs is Bedroom #5
The Nantucket Bedroom, is one of our more traditional rooms, with classic pieces of dark furniture contrasting against a warm, soothing color palette. This room features a king size bed, TV and a shower floor made out of pebble type stones, to create the illusion that you're walking along a smooth coastline. The Nantucket Bedroom has a widow's walk balcony perfect for taking in the morning sunrise or evening sunset.
Bedroom #6 The Newport Bedroom, is our secret hideaway room, as it can only be gotten to by way of a separate staircase near the kitchen. The Newport Bedroom has eclectic splashes of contemporary decor mixed with southern and French style classics. This room features a queen size bed, and a plush chaise lounge, ready to catch you after a long day, A TV as well as a private bathroom with a combined shower and bathtub with hand placed tile walls. This room has a large walk in closet, and five windows to let in the light of gorgeous Harwich Port.
What ever your need - this home will meet it! The Memories made here at The Mooring will last you a lifetime.
Free Tickets and Complimentary Activities! Create unforgettable memories and experience Cape Cod like a local! Enjoy $750 worth of daily exclusive free tickets to exciting local attractions through our partnership with Xplorie. Your amenities include activities such as Island Cruises, Whale Watch, Bike Rentals and admission to Whydah Pirate Museum. When you're not soaking up the sun on the beach, enjoy daily rounds of golf at Cranberry Valley or Chequessett Golf Courses and mini-golf for family fun.
With all NEVR properties, we think of the little things to make your vacation special. Our Guest Welcome Bag, compliments of the homeowner, contains starter quantities of kitchen and bathroom essentials, with a few locally sourced snacks as well (subject to change based marketplace availability).
This home offers Keyless Entry for your convenience. NO SMOKING of anything containing tobacco, any other substance, and e-cigarettes, inside or outside of the home. DOG FRIENDLY HOMES are for a DOG only. This home allows 1 dog at $25 per Night. A Pet Registration form must be completed upon reservation confirmation. Max parking of cars at property: 6. Fireplaces are only available for use in the winter months with advance approval from owner.
Additional Information to Assist You: Our calendars are updated in real-time and are accurate. Departure cleaning is included with your reservation at no additional charge. Simply follow our basic check-out instructions at your departure. State and local taxes are charged if applicable. For Reservations made over 60 days away, you will make two payments - 50% initial payment with reservation and the final balance will be auto billed to your credit card 60 days prior to arrival. We accept Mastercard and Visa for payments. A confirmed reservation is non refundable--please consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Ask our guest specialist for more details regarding cancel options and trip insurance. ***Linens - bed sheets, bath/dish/beach towels and bath mats ARE INCLUDED with this home. Please ask our guest specialist for details. Our NEVR Homes come with mattress covers, pillows and a bed cover such as blanket, quilt, bedspread etc. You must be 25+ years old unless accompanied by a parent or guardian to book one of our Vacation Rental Homes. An ID must be furnished upon request.
Area Info: 0.1 Mile to the semi-private beach on Pilgrim Street - The Mooring has deeded rights - just remember to bring your beach pass! 420 feet to The Port Restaurant 500 feet to The Capeside Kitchen 0.4 Mile to Ember Pizza and Sundae School Ice Cream for the best homemade ice cream on Cape Cod 0.6 Mile to Bank Street Beach 2.0 Mile to the bike path at Oak St. - More info on The Rail Trail can be found here: Info on Cape Cod bike trails
You are in the heart of Harwich Port where you will find: The Freedom Ferry to Nantucket Seal Tours Shopping Restaurants Bakeries Beaches Galleries
Short drive (6.6 miles) into the town of Chatham where you will find : The Orpheum movie theater Seal tours Shopping Restaurants Friday night Band stand concerts The Monomoy Theater Playground Public Tennis Chatham A's Baseball *Mileage is approximate
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About the area
Harwich Port
Located in Harwich Port, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hyannis Harbor.
Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Cape Cod Lavender Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Hyannis Transportation Center - 30 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 8 min walk
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
The Lanyard Bar & Grill - 9 min walk
Cumberland Farms - 6 min walk
Brax Landing Restaurant - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Harwich Port Retreat: The Mooring pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Harwich Port Retreat: The Mooring?
As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Harwich Port Retreat: The Mooring on 12 May 2026 start from AU$1,440, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Historic Harwich Port Retreat: The Mooring?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Harwich Port Retreat: The Mooring?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Harwich Port Retreat: The Mooring?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Harwich Port Retreat: The Mooring located?
Located in the heart of Harwich Port, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bank Street Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Allen Harbor Marina and Harwich Port are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
From New England Vacation Rentals:
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit feedback for your stay at the Mooring! We are so happy to know that you were pleased with the home and its location! We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Thanks for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the home. We would love to have you as our guest again! Best - New England Vacation Rentals
We had an amazing family vacation at the Mooring. The house was wonderful and steps away from the beach and town which added to the experience. Highly recommended.
Ron B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2020
Thank you so much for reviewing this home. It is a wonderful home , we are thrilled you found it a good match for your family and enjoyed the beach and surrounding area. We look forward to you being our guests again in the future. -New England Vacation Rentals.
beautiful, classic new england - with stunning porch
Loved our stay - such a beautiful stay - each bedroom has a bathroom, large kitchen, stunning porch for relaxing. Walk to beach and to town. Quiet area and excellent property manager. 5 star stay ! - The Andersons
Karen A.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay, Karen! We love when our guests enjoy their time on the Cape and it is always nice to hear what they enjoyed about the home itself. So, we are very happy reading your review and we look forward to your return as our guest!
House was perfect for a large family. Great private beach just down the block. Right in the heart of Harwich Port. The house is just as described, no surprises.
Frank A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review, Frank! We are so happy that your family had plenty of space and a great location to enjoy! This home is a consistent "crowd pleaser" with its historical and architectural charm. We look forward to the opportunity of hosting your family again!
Everything about this house is perfect. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and the beds are very comfortable. There are many different places for guest to relax with a large dinning room table that sits 8 to 10. We loved the large front porch with two different sitting areas. The kitchen is well appointed with two dishwashers, ice machine, huge stove and two sinks. It truly was a perfect house for our reunion.
Diana L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear the home was a perfect fit for your reunion. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future!
The property is absolutely gorgeous. The house is stunning and the location is perfect - walkable to the beach, restaurants, a small store, coffee, small shops, everything you could really want. The concierge service offered was not really helpful at all but the property itself was just perfect.
Keri R.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2021
Thanks so much for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your stay. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed this special home in the heart of Harwich Port. We acknowledge that there was an issue with the WIFI on the second to last day of your stay - we are glad that resetting the modem helped. We do believe there was an area outage as well. I hope you thought our responsiveness was quick and helpful - our maintenance team called you on Sunday to assist. We are so excited to be offering our concierge services to guests this year - you were one of the first guests to request information and we understand a zoom call was set up and a follow up email with links to area attractions. If the service was different than you expected we are sorry. We will reach out to learn more. We are always looking to do better! We look forward to having you as our guest again in the future! Best - New England Vacation Rentals
This property checked every box. It was a warm, luxurious, well appointment and comfortable. The proximity to the beach and downtown Harwich Port added to the considerable charm and convenience. We stated multiple times that it did not feel like a rental property as it was even more grand onsite than the photos depicted.
Marni P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
What a lovely review! We love the word "grand" because that definitely describes The Mooring! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities offered at this amazing home - we hope you had a chance to play cornhole on the front lawn! We hope to have you as our guest again. ~ New England Vacation Rentals
OMG. Absolutely the perfect house. We had 12 couples, and each had a beautiful bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen was amazing.This is my Bio family I found 15 years ago. My 3 siblings and First cousins. This reunion will live in our memories forever. And the accommodations made it very special. I’d say it was on par with any 5 star hotel we could have stayed at. And the location and access to everything on the Cape was spot on.I called the Prop Mgrs twice with questions, and Katie responded to everything immediately.The beach, one block away was beautiful. The little town of Harwich was comfortable and walkable. I HIGHLY recommend this house. If you split the cost between 12 people it’s NOTHING for what you get. Seriously.
Ann K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing review! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the nearby beach, the charm of Harwich, and the convenient location. We’d be delighted to welcome you all back anytime!
We had a magical stay at the Moorings. It was the second time we stayed there. The space is fabulous, everyone loves having an en suite bathroom. The kitchen is a chef's dream and since I cooked most nights I truly appreciated that (only complaint was that there was only 1 dish towel!) We celebrated a milestone birthday and a surprise engagement. Both took place on the spectacular wrap around porch!
The proximity to the beach makes this home almost perfect! Hope to make this a yearly vacation spot!
Diane S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
We are so happy to hear about our guests making life long memories at our homes. The Mooring is a special home and now it will have a place in your family history. The kitchen is amazing - perfect for large family meals or intimate dinners for two. Next time please let us know about the dish towels - there is a closet of linens we could have directed you to! We hope you return again soon! From - New England Vacation Rentals
Spent 6 nights here at the end of June (6 adults, a 3 month old, a 3 year old and a dog) and everything was as described. Walk to the private beach is a short one down a quiet idyllic street. Very short walk to a number of nice restaurants and stores in the quaint town of Harwich Port, which is a 15 minute drive to Chatham, a 15 minute drive to Hyannis, less than an hour to Provincetown and the fast ferry to Nantucket is right in town. The Mooring has the historic charm of a century home with all the modern amenities, plenty of space for everyone and a spectacular front porch for relaxing on. Each full size bedroom has it's own bathroom in addition to the two on the main floor. The beautiful high ceilings do result in a possible challenge for anyone who has an issue with stairs as the flights to the second and third floors are steep with more stairs than normal.
Gordon D M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay, Gordon! You were great guests so we love knowing that you enjoyed the home's historic charm, proximity to downtown Harwich Port and ensuite bathrooms as well! We would have to agree that the home's grandeur does result in some stairs but, in our opinion, well worth the travel! We look forward to hosting you and your family (pup too!) again in the future!
Beautiful, well-equipped house in ideal location for a multigenerational family
The house had almost everything we needed—and more than we expected. The kitchen is especially noteworthy if someone in your group loves to cook/bake. And there is nothing like being in town and only a short walk to the beach when your family spans 60 years.
S. L. W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review of The Mooring! We are thrilled you found the house to be more then expected, and took full advantage of the kitchen and the intown location! We look forward to having you as our guests again in the future!
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