A Woods Hole Gem, set in a beautiful wooded area just past the village and a couple of minutes walk to your own private beach. Pass the days away with trips to the Vineyard, BBQ on the huge deck, lounging by the ocean, walking the wooded trails behind the house. Ride the "Shining Sea" Bike Path on one of our 4 free bikes to Woods Hole and take them over on the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. The kids will love playing ping pong in the game room followed by s'mores around the stone fire pit at night. The space This is a beautiful classic barn house complete with a huge loft, a massive wooded yard and a short walk to our private beach surrounded by $6 million mansions. My grandparents built this house when they started working at the Marine Biological Laboratory in the 50's. We have added another wing to the house and upgraded everything in the last two years. We have all of the modern conveniences, yet we have maintained the nostalgic look and feel of a traditional summer cape house. We do have one small AC unit in the master bedroom. The majority of the house has no AC. Our home is spacious with a vaulted ceiling and a ‘cabin in the woods’ feel. Great for families. A private setting where you can escape the hustle and bustle of town and just listen to the wildlife in the backyard while being a short distance to town, ferries, buses and all Woods Hole has to offer. We are very close to Woods Hole and just a short bike ride to Falmouth as well. The house is just a few minutes walk to the "Shining Sea" Bike Path, which gives you easy access to Woods Hole and Falmouth. And yes there are ice cream shops along the way. Be sure to look at all of the photos- I just added an aerial photo which shows how many steps it is to our private beach. The beach does have sand and round stones (see photos) and there are definitely lots of stones in the water. It is great for kids to have water shoes. If you appreciate walking to the beach and avoiding the crowds you have found the perfect spot. You don't have to drive to the beach anymore and fight for a parking spot and of course you won't miss those parking admission fees. Your free private beach is just a stroll away. If you feel the need for internet speed you are in the right place. We pay extra for the fastest Xfinity Gigabit service which is lighting fast in the Master Bedroom where the modem is located. We installed the service so we could run multiple zoom calls at one time for work and school. We have a mesh network which broadcasts the signal throughout the house. Xfinity Gigabit Internet service has advanced, next generation technology, with WiFi download speeds of up to 1000 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 35 Mbps. With the heightened awareness around (COVID-19), we are continuing to be proactive in ensuring the health and safety of our guests. We go to great lengths to insure you and your family have a safe and clean environment. The house is detailed top to bottom by a local, family run, professional and highly paid maid service who has been with us since 2015. Yes, we do have a cleaning fee but as you will see and appreciate- they are very fastidious. Our home and property have always maintained the highest level of cleanliness, so rest assured we will be thoroughly disinfecting every surface twice between guests and all linens are cleaned with hot water. All surfaces are disinfected before you arrive. We are screening guests and leaving plenty of time for our professional cleaners to get the job done thoroughly. We also hired a separate inspector to review the cleaning crew’s work before you arrive. We do accept some pets please inquire and get approval prior to coming- there is a $175 one time NON-refundable pet fee. As far as Airbnb’s generous cancellation policy- please read their latest update. As hosts, we always abide by Airbnb’s cancellation policy. Guest access The whole house and grounds. Bicycles are also available upon request, accident liability is the responsibility of the guest. There is a full size ping pong table in the basement for guests to use. We also have a fire pit in the back yard - perfect for s'mores and jamborees. Other things to note Super soft 600 thread count linens, sheets, blankets, bath towels, washcloths, hand towels and beach towels are included - one set per person. There is a full size washer and dryer in the basement for your use. There are two full size refrigerators- one in the kitchen and one in the basement. The basement has a full size ping pong table and opens up onto the back yard. Three sides of the basement have windows, it's only partially underground. The loft has a king size bed and is up a steep stairway. It does get warm in the loft in the middle of the day and yes, there is a window and fans. People in the loft can look down onto the living room below but it is impossible for the guests in the living room to see anyone in the loft :). Two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower are under the loft. Each of these 2 separate bedrooms has one single bed and a single bunk bed. Each bedroom can easily sleep 3 people (2 bedrooms sleep a total of 6 people). On the other side of the house there is a master bedroom with in-suite bathroom. The master bedroom has a brand new king sized bed and is big and has a separate entrance and private bathroom with a bathtub. The master bedroom can be totally isolated from the rest of the house. Wifi is included. The wifi speed is VERY fast. - we have a fiber 1 Gigabit Comcast/Xfinity service. We pay $200 a month for Internet and Cable. You will love the internet. The kitchen and outside wood deck are new. The deck is big and has a propane BBQ grill and table and chairs. The backyard is heavily wooded, huge and is perfect for kids and there is a fire pit and chairs for s'mores. There is plenty of free parking in the front driveway. We can easily fit a full size RV and four cars. Our house has it all. We offer keyless entry to the home. We have a keypad on the front door. We provide digital codes so everyone in your party can come and go as they please. No physical keys to lose. Arrive and depart at your leisure. You do not have to meet us upon arrival. The codes are changed after each stay. Our house is very secure and safe. We have had the same neighbors for generations. Cleanliness is very important to us. We have new procedures in place for your safety. Our cleaning company has switched to EPA approved hospital-grade disinfectants for all our turnovers. As always, all beds linens are sanitized and replaced every turnover and they are taking new measures to disinfect door knobs, light switches, hard-backed chairs, handles and remotes every cleaning. As such, you can be sure our unit will be disinfected to CDC approved standards upon your arrival. All of our linens are taken off site and are cleaned in professional commercial facilities. There are no extra clorox wipes at the house. You are welcome to bring clorox wipes. There are general cleaning supplies at the house. The cleaning company uses their own supplies which they bring with them each time they sanitize the house. We do accept some pets please inquire and get approval prior to coming- there is a $100 one time NON-refundable pet fee.