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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun loungers
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Dennis, MA
  • Place, Follins Pond
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Club at Yarmouthport
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Playhouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dennis

When you stay at this cottage in Dennis, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. .This cottage is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Hyannis Harbor and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Main Street Hyannis.

What's nearby

  • Follins Pond - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • The Club at Yarmouthport - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cape Playhouse - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Scargo Hill Observation Tower - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cape Cod Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal II - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Cottage Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sea Dog Brew Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grumpy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Compass Rose Cottage ★ Steps to Flax Pond & Nature Trails ★ Kayaks

Welcome to COMPASS ROSE COTTAGE ★ The Quintessential Cape Cod Cottage

Ideally located on a quiet street steps away from Flax Pond, and just over 2 miles to Mayflower Beach, plus convenient to all that Dennis and the Cape have to offer. Decorated with local art and pottery, along with antique pieces discovered in the area, this charming cottage is the perfect Cape Cod getaway.

A great traditional knotty pine cottage with inviting living areas highlighted with vaulted wood beamed ceilings, it is appointed with a fully equipped retro kitchen with breakfast bar seating and skylight.

The inviting living room space is bright and airy, and has a sleeper sofa with full size bed. There is a dining table for 4, and an additional sitting area to relax in.

The two cozy bedrooms are also tongue and groove pine paneled; one with a queen bed, the other with a twin bed. The comfy nook in the sunroom, with antique daybed equipped with custom mattress and box spring, is a wonderful spot to curl up with a good book, or to sleep the night away.

The cottage has one full bath with stall shower, a 32 Inch Hi Def TV , a second smaller Smart TV, Cable, High Speed WIFI, gas BBQ grill, wood shed with beach supplies, 2 bicycles, and 2 kayaks, and an outdoor deck with a dining area where you can sit back and enjoy.

There is a window air conditioner and tower room fans if needed, and a wonderful cross-breeze that usually comes through the many windows of the cottage.

A private outdoor shower with hot and cold water and separate changing area provides the perfect experience after a day at the beach.

The nearby beaches are perfect for young and old alike. Splash around in the bay beaches at high tide or explore the miles of tidal pools at low tide.

You can also choose to walk around the corner to secluded Flax Pond (cottage has deeded beach rights), which provides a nice alternative to sunny days at the ocean. You’ll love being able to kayak, canoe, sail a sunfish, swim, or float the day away, in the shady calm warm water Flax Pond provides. Take a relaxing walk through the miles of nature trails that surround Flax Pond, and discover the second small sandy beach on the other side of the pond.

Dennis offers 16 beaches including Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, and numerous freshwater ponds. There are 2 championship golf courses, and a charming village with many quaint shops, restaurants, ice cream parlor, library, The Cape Playhouse, Cape Cinema, art galleries, and museums, all located a few minutes away on historic Route 6A.

And let's not forget Captain Frosty's, one of Cape Cod's best seafood shacks, just a short walk outside the neighborhood, for some delicious fried seafood and chowder, or for a sweet ice cream treat!

We feel you’ll agree that Compass Rose Cottage is the perfect place to create your wonderful Cape Cod memories.

Other Things to Note:
We are always available through a text, email or phone call.
3pm Check-in / 10am Check-out
2 night minimum during off-season / Contact owner for off-season weekly rate.
Weekly rentals only during the summer months: Saturday to Saturday.
FOR DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED STAYS PLEASE CONTACT OWNERS

PLEASE NOTE: Because there is not a washer or dryer at the cottage we ask all our guests to bring their own sheets & towels. If you are unable to bring your own linen, please arrange with the owner after booking to have the cleaning service supply them for an additional fee of $45.00. Bringing your own linen also helps the environment here on Cape Cod.

No Pets are allowed in the cottage at any time.
No smoking or vaping allowed inside the cottage.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping inside the cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We do not allow Third-party bookings (booking for someone else). Anyone booking the cottage must be present for the length of the reservation.
Although the cottage is available to rent by families with children, the cottage is not baby/child proofed.
During the summer season (last 2 weeks of June through Labor Day week) the cottage is rented with a 7 day minimum stay only- checking in on a Saturday

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not baby-proofed or child-proofed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping inside the cottage

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0085350750

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Compass Rose Cottage ★ Steps to Flax Pond & Nature Trails ★ Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice old quaint cottage in pretty location with everything clean and well maintained. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Captain Frostys and mayflower beach. My family enjoyed all the biking, walking and swimming and delicious food that Cape cod is to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Compass Rose worked out perfect for a quick December getaway. We just went out hiking every day & cooked in at night. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed, and we loved the little dining room as the many windows brought a lot of light in. Carol was very responsive from the moment we booked. Would definitely recommend for a couple or a small family and any time of year on the Cape can be fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Compass Rose Cottage was a beautiful, serene and cozy home. My husband and I were relaxed the cottage is beautifully decorated.Carol and Gene are delightful hosts who made us feel so welcome.We hope to return again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Compass Rose Cottage was a cozy little cottage with an old time Cape feel and enough updates to make it comfortable. It’s perfect for a couple or maybe a family with one child.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean!! Host very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great Stay

We loved our stay and really enjoyed how close it was to both Plymouth and Provincetown. The beds were comfortable, the shower was beautiful and it was the perfect home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin P.

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

Great place for a short getaway

Loved the location and Carol is a great communicator
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super cute and cozy cottage in a cozy cape neighborhood

Great place for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Cape vacation

The cottage and rental experience were top notch. We had a great experience and highly recommend this property and its owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

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

Great stay!

Our stay was awesome! The cottage was exactly like the pictures and everything about it was very accommodating. I'd definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

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

"Home away from Home"

The Cottage was cozy, warm and inviting. Great place to stay while exploring Cape Cod.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Really enjoyed my stay.

Loved the kayaks. Everything was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

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

Home away from home

Had a wonderful visit . Enjoyed some nice restaurants in the area but still able to do some cooking with shopping near by. What a nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Lovely Cottage

Central to everything. Cozy and quaint. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great stay in cozy cabin!

Enjoyed a hike in nearby conservation land area! Very convenient location for us. Owners very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Everything about this property was wonderful

My family had a girl trip to celebrate my sisterand aunts birthday. This place was fantastic , fully stocked with everything we needed , clean and spacious. Fantastic location and lake was beautiful! Perfect stay😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Adorable cottage

We loved the cottage, and the proximity to both Mayflower Beach and Flax Pond. It was great to be able to use the kayaks as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Cape Cod reacquainted.

Charming cottage. Perfectly furnished!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leota S.

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

Compass rose Dennis mass Massachusetts

Very clean very nice perfect for a couple nice location very safe neighborhood would recommended highly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our weekend at this cozy, little getaway. There’s a great pathway for walking, biking or running that we really appreciated and we had at a great breakfast on Sunday at Captain Baker’s.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

GREAT

Such a cute and relaxing place. Owners were very responsive and went out of their way/above and beyond for us. Very sweet people. Answered all questions in a timely manner. Best host experience I’ve had with VRBO
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Spring getaway

Best place to stay on the Cape. Next to excellent coffee places, restaurants, and biking trails. Cottage is spacious and beautifully decorated. Highly recommend. This was our third time!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Second stay

Thus was my second stay at the cottage and it was as wonderful as the first. Hope to return next spring
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Peace & Quiet

The cottage was perfect! The hammock & taking the kayaks out on the lake were a highlight of the trip! My children loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021