Visit to the Good Friends Cafe: Voted Best Breakfast in Massachusetts. Stopped by West Dennis Beach, Cute Gift Shop, Huge Victorian House, and bought a cool Mermaid for the Zandy Castle
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Visit to the Good Friends Cafe: Voted Best Breakfast in Massachusetts. Stopped by West Dennis Beach, Cute Gift Shop, Huge Victorian House, and bought a cool Mermaid for the Zandy Castle

Visit to the Good Friends Cafe: Voted Best Breakfast in Massachusetts. Stopped by West Dennis Beach, Cool Gift Shop, Huge Victorian House, and bought a cool Mermaid for the Zandy Castle

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Earn 3x United Airlines Miles and 1x Alaska Airlines Miles on Vrbo Vacation Rentals
Melissa Travers Melissa Travers

Earn 3x United Airlines Miles and 1x Alaska Airlines Miles on Vrbo Vacation Rentals

Are you a frequent traveler looking to maximize your airline miles and enjoy incredible vacation rentals like the Zandy Castle? United Airlines has partnered with Vrbo to offer you an exciting opportunity to earn 3x United Airlines miles when booking vacation rentals through Vrbo. Alaska Airlines offers a mileage deal also for 1x per dollar spent.

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5 Reasons to Visit Onset and Cape Cod in the Fall
Melissa Travers Melissa Travers

5 Reasons to Visit Onset and Cape Cod in the Fall

When people think of Onset and the Cape Cod Area, they tend think of long summer weekends on the beach, resting on a lounge chair with a good book. However, the Fall is a great time if not the best time to visit. Here are some reasons why…

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Short-term Rental Hosts Beware: Vrbo Scam
Melissa Travers Melissa Travers

Short-term Rental Hosts Beware: Vrbo Scam

Every day you read about Airbnb and Vrbo guests being duped. This scam does not target guests, but hosts of seasonal properties. Hosts beware if you receive this inquiry.

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Top 10 Flea Markets in Massachusetts
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Top 10 Flea Markets in Massachusetts

For those who love antiquing and going to flea markets, Massachusetts has a lot to offer. Including the world reknowned Brimfield Antique Flea Markets which are an hour and half drive from the Zandy Castle. The closest flea markets on the list would be the The Sandwich Bazaar Flea Market(17 minute drive) and the Raynham Flea Market (30 minutes).

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Beach Yoga in Onset
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Beach Yoga in Onset

Onset Beach Yoga is a Hatha yoga class open to all. Suggested donation $10 supports local nonprofits. Wed, Thurs, Sat mornings.

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Holiday Happenings: Lights, Festivals, and Trains
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Holiday Happenings: Lights, Festivals, and Trains

There is a lot to do in the Onset area during the holiday season. The top 3 holiday lights displays in Massachusetts are less than an hour away, including Edaville Festival of Lights just a quick 19 minute drive. The La Salette Shrine’s Christmas display (pictured) is approximately 45 minutes away. Also check out Onset’s Christmas in the Village festival and the Polar Express which boards in Buzzard’s Bay Depot - less than 10 minutes away.

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Onset is Alive with Spiritual History
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Onset is Alive with Spiritual History

One of the best-preserved Victorian beach resorts in the country, Onset long has been known as "The Gateway to Cape Cod." Word is getting around, however, that the village, which has a unique history and one of the state's finest ocean beaches, is also a great destination in its own right.

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Do you have a long list of checkout instructions or housekeeping items? That would be a NO
Melissa Travers Melissa Travers

Do you have a long list of checkout instructions or housekeeping items? That would be a NO

There has been a lot of negative publiclity on social media that staying in short-term rentals come with a long list of items that owners ask of guests, things such as do the dishes, do the laundry, wipe down the counters, mow the lawn, clean the toilets, etc. If you were in a hotel, you would not have to do any of these things, right? And isn’t that what the cleaning fee is for??

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First Guest Reviews!
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First Guest Reviews!

I am very happy to receive my first reviews for the Zandy castle from guests who booked via Airbnb and Vrbo and all were 5 stars!

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The Most Iconic Victorian House in Onset
Melissa Travers Melissa Travers

The Most Iconic Victorian House in Onset

One of the most identifiable landmarks in Onset, one that makes it instantly distinquishable from other seaside towns, is the big yellow Victorian house on Point Independence. A popular spot for photos, this house features a large white gazebo, tall American flag, and is surrounded dozens of yahts on the sparkling bay.

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