Gorgeous Gatsby
I am so happy I choose this beautiful spot for our family reunion. Nine adults and nine children from age 13 to 10 months fit so comfortably in this special home. We loved the great lawn to play games, the spacious patio for our family dinners, and the lovely view of the water for our cocktails! Traveling to the beach and tennis courts nearby was so easy, even the little ones usually walked. The kitchen was well stocked for all our cooking needs and all the beds were comfortable. The weather was great for our week, but we were happy to have the room air-conditioners. Carver, the caretaker, and John, the owner, were always available if we needed them. Wonderful memories were made and we all can't wait to come back!Great family vacation spent at Our Gatsby.
Our great family vacation at Our Gatsby was fantastic. John, the owner, was a pleasure and Carver, the care taker of the property, was so welcoming and we loved his sharing of the home's amazing history. The views of the ocean and grounds from the back deck are a great way to start and end your day. The free beach and tennis are both a short walk, bike ride or car ride away. Our Gatsby will not disappoint! We highly recommend!Writers Paradise
We have come full circle through "Our Great Gatsby" treasure on the Cape. We stayed here when we celebrated our wedding five years ago where we learned of the amazing history of the home. Many famous writers frequented here enjoying the lavish dinners and parties of their gracious hosts. I imagine the parties often spilled out onto the extensive, well-manicured grounds. The positive energy and thoughts of its history is exciting and palpable.My husband, who is now writing his first book had to return to the Gatsby to absorb this energy as he completed the draft of his soon-to-be best seller! The two of us stayed in this expansive and well-appointed home for another two weeks so he could write while he looked out the window and admired the yard and beautiful ocean views.
The home's caretaker, Carver, is the best caretaker any homeowner could ask for. Always going above and beyond, Carver was a blessing and ensured our stay was not only comfortable but exceptional. He anticipated questions and had the answers! He also guided us to the stores, fish markets and restaurants remaining open during the winter "off-season". Who gets this kind of service when renting a house on the Cape? Our Great Gatsby does and we'll be back again
Simply Splendid!
We spent 10 days at GG and hosted our daughter's Wedding Rehearsal Dinner (outdoor Cape Cod Clam Bake) - and it was perfect! Coming from Texas, it was a thrill for us, and our guests to hear stories about the history of this authentic mansion.It slept 15 of us comfortable, and allowed us to enjoy the back lawn and deck with the gorgeous views.
John (owner) was delight, and Carver (caretaker) were the best!
A wonderful week at the Great Gatsby
We had a wonderful week at the Great Gatsby with our large extended family. We had been apart for over a year and it was fantastic to all be together.The caretaker - Carver- was there to answer any questions and was a wealth of information. The house itself is fantastic. If you are looking for a true Cape Cod experience to share with family, this is the house for you! Chatham and Harwich are close by and all in all the location is ideal!
Love love love this place
Gatsby is a classic home with a gracious nod to old Cape Cod. It is a treasure for those wishing to gather families and the perfect backdrop for smaller venues. The owners were delightful and the caretaker Carver could not have been more helpful to our family. He was professional and polite and quick to help. We all felt he was part of the family.My daughters wedding was held here and all of us felt we could not have found a more perfect place. It felt like home. The views are stunning. The property is in a wonderful location. You can't help but feel the majesty, the romance, in the history of the place. Their are not many houses left like this one. It is a true treasure. In my heart I want to go back!!!! And everyone who came fell in love with the Gatsby House too! Thank you so so very much! I hope to be back one day soon. We all do :)
Thanksgiving Family Reunion
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at Our Great Gatsby! Even before we arrived, Carver (the house caretaker) was available to provide information related to kitchen appliances and the house set up for our multi-generational Thanksgiving gathering.The house had plenty of space for all of us - ranging from 14-20 throughout the long weekend. The house was stocked with soap, toilet paper and dish soap. There were plenty of parking spaces. We also really enjoyed the front lawn for little kids to run around, the deck to sit on (the sun made it warm enough) and the easy walk to the beach. The long dining room table along with an additional table made it possible for us to have a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner together. There were plenty of pots and pans, dishes and platters.
Carver made sure we had a full gas tank for the grill and when it ran out after two hours, he ran out to get two more just to make sure we had enough gas - really above and beyond.
The heating system seems to be fairly old so if you do rent the house in the winter, bring extra blankets as not all of the rooms seemed to get very warm, despite turning up the heat. On the other hand, some of the rooms were very comfortable and toasty warm! Carver brought us a space heater to make sure our oldest family member, the 93 year old matriarch, was comfortable in her room.
The house has lots of charm and the library was a big attraction. The big living room filled with warm sunshine during most of the days. That was the room where we all hung out the most. In addition to the big semi-circle couch there are several comfortable wicker couches and chairs so there were always plenty of seats for everyone.
The big dining room and kitchen were also places we gathered informally - lots of spaces for conversations and playing games. We loved the location and were able to take walks not only to the beach but also to the rail trail for walking or riding (not crowded at all this time of year) and it was easy to drive to Chatham or Harwich/port to shop.
The wifi worked well given that there were many of us using it. Several of us worked while we were there - and for the most part the wifi worked fine. For a Zoom call, I used a hotspot on my phone but for regular work I didn't need the hotspot. Also, the smart tv worked perfectly - allowing us to enjoy many movies together.
Carver's passion about the history of the house came through and it was fun to get to know him and he is a great story teller. We thoroughly enjoyed his stories about the Bishop family who built the house and their relationship with Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Definitely recommend visiting and staying in Our Great Gatsby - gave it a four star rating because of the heating system (if a house is listed to be rented in the cold weather, it is assumed that the heat will be adequate for all of the rooms available) as well as the second sink in the prep kitchen not working at the time we were there. Given the size of our crowd we had expected to have access to that sink for our cooking prep. We of course managed - but I wanted to explain why I did not give a five star rating
Amazing family reunion
Amazing house, super relaxing location, we hit the beach every day - cooked lobster, kids played on the lawn, everyone had a great time.The owners went the extra mile to make sure our stay was a great one, and they were always easy to reach for help with anything.