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OUR GREAT GATSBY
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OUR GREAT GATSBY

About the Property

  • Sleeps: 19
  • Bedrooms: 9
  • Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Property Type: Estate
  • Minimum Stay: 2 nights
  • Living Area: 7500 sq. ft.

This family estate was built in the 1930's by Mr. & Mrs. John Peale Bishop, a famous writer and poet and best friends of the infamous F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, and is nestled on 1.3 acres overlooking the beautiful salt marshes and the ocean! It is ideal for family reunions, vacations, girl getaways, long holiday weekends, small weddings, rehearsal dinners, golf outings, milestone birthday parties, and retreats.

This 9-bedroom home sleeps 19 on 2 levels with 3 1/2 baths and 2 outdoor showers. The large kitchen is fully applianced with a butler's pantry with a wine refrigerator, sink and a second full size refrigerator adjoining a separate formal dining room. The fireplaced 28' x 14' living room is truly a ''great room'' with 3 French doors leading to a 28' x 16' foot veranda overlooking the salt marshes, Monomoy Island, and the sparkling waters of Nantucket Sound. There are 2 decks overlooking well-manicured lawns ideal for games, cookouts, and fun gatherings. Forest Beach is a short walk and the parking is free! There are sand dunes, and the beach winds along the shore for several hundred yards, making for fun walks and chances to get away from everyone. Great spot for a sailing a sunfish or paddling through the inlets. Tennis courts and a playground are within a short walking distance.

**Reduced rates considered for smaller parties off season.**

$3,500 to 4,500 a week off-season
$2,500 for a Getaway Weekend in the Spring or Fall
$3,500 for Holiday Weekends
$2,000 for winter weekend
$10,000 a week in season show less

Amenities

  • Beds
  • 1 King Bed
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • 11 Twin Beds
  • Features
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Beach chairs
    • Beach view
    • Fireplace
    • Free WiFi
    • Game room
    • Garage
    • Heating
    • Internet
    • Kid friendly
    • Kitchen
    • Lanai
    • Managed by owner
    • No pets allowed
    • Non-smoking
    • Ocean view
    • Outdoor shower
    • Parking available
    • Patio or deck
    • Ping pong table
    • Porch
    • Water view
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wireless internet
  • Appliances
    • Blender
    • Cable / satellite TV
    • Coffee maker
    • Dishes & utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • DVD player
    • Freezer
    • Microwave
    • Outdoor grill
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Stove
    • Telephone
    • Television
    • Toaster
    • Washer & Dryer
  • Nearby Activities
    • Basketball Court
      (onsite)
    • Beach
      (< 1 mile)
    • Fishing
      (< 1 mile)
    • Ocean
      (< 1 mile)
    • Playground
      (< 1 mile)
    • Tennis
      (< 1 mile)
    • Windsurfing
      (< 1 mile)
    • Bicycling
      (1 mile)
    • Boating
      (1 mile)
    • Gym/Fitness Center
      (1 mile)
    • Kayaking
      (1 mile)
    • Parasailing
      (1 mile)
    • Sailing
      (1 mile)
    • Shopping Area
      (1 mile)
    • Water Skiing
      (1 mile)
    • Canoeing
      (2 miles)
    • Grocery Store
      (2 miles)
    • Deep Sea Fishing
      (3 miles)
    • Golf
      (3 miles)
    • Movie Theater
      (3 miles)
    • Park
      (3 miles)
    • Miniature Golf
      (4 miles)
    • Bowling
      (5 miles)
    • Live Entertainment
      (5 miles)
    • Theme Park
      (5 miles)
    • Winery
      (5 miles)
    • Hiking
      (7 miles)
    • Horseback Riding
      (8 miles)
    • Whale Watching
      (19 miles)
    • Water Park
      (20 miles)

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in 
Rate PeriodNightlyWeekend NightWeeklyMonthlyMin Stay
Jun 25 2023 - Jul 02 2023
$10,000 2 nights

Fees:

Cleaning: $300

Availability

Last updated on January 03, 2023

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Map

Owner Info

John Forger

John Forger

Year Purchased: 1978

About the owner: JOAN & JOHN FORGER HAVE OWNED GATSBY SIMCE
1978 AND CHERISH ALL THE LOVE AND JOY THAT GATSBY HAS CREATED OVER THE LAST 44 YEARS. COME ON DOWN ,
OPEN YEAR ROUND !

Why this property? LOOK AT OUR PHOTO STORY !

Calendar last updated: January 03, 2023

Links to more information:
CLICK HERE - Personal Website

Photos

  • OUR GREAT GATSBY
    OUR GREAT GATSBY
  • LET’’S HAVE A PARTY
    LET’’S HAVE A PARTY
  • ️️ GRAND BISHOP’S STAIRCASE ️
    ️️ GRAND BISHOP’S STAIRCASE ️
  • ️ MASTER BATH TUB AND SHOWER FIRST FLOOR
    ️ MASTER BATH TUB AND SHOWER FIRST FLOOR
  • THE GREAT ROOM OVERLOOKING NANTUCKET SOUND
    THE GREAT ROOM OVERLOOKING NANTUCKET SOUND
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • GREAT DINING ROOM OVERLOOKING FORREST BEACH AND NANTUCKET SOUND
    GREAT DINING ROOM OVERLOOKING FORREST BEACH AND NANTUCKET SOUND
  • BRING ON THE LOBSTERS
    BRING ON THE LOBSTERS
  • MAIN BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR
    MAIN BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • LOVELY APPOINTED FULL MARBLE BATH
    LOVELY APPOINTED FULL MARBLE BATH
  • SNOOZE TIME OR A GOOD BOOK
    SNOOZE TIME OR A GOOD BOOK
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • FIRST FLOOR 1/2 POWDER ROOM
    FIRST FLOOR 1/2 POWDER ROOM
  • IF YOUR FOND OF SAND DUNES
    IF YOUR FOND OF SAND DUNES
  • ROLLING LAWNS OVERLOOKING NANTUCKET SOUND FACING SOUTH
    ROLLING LAWNS OVERLOOKING NANTUCKET SOUND FACING SOUTH
  • ️ COCKTAILS ANYONE ️️️️️
    ️ COCKTAILS ANYONE ️️️️️
  • THE FORGERS
    THE FORGERS
  • OH BOY , TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS AND COFFEE
    OH BOY , TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS AND COFFEE
  • TENNIS 4 MINUTE WALK FROM GATSBY ️️️️️
    TENNIS 4 MINUTE WALK FROM GATSBY ️️️️️
  • BRIDGE TO PARADISE ️
    BRIDGE TO PARADISE ️
  • GATSY’S CHATHAM AT IT’S BEST ️️️️️
    GATSY’S CHATHAM AT IT’S BEST ️️️️️
  • ️ VERANDA OVERLOOKING NANTUCKET SOUND , TIME FOR COCKTAILS AND
    ️ VERANDA OVERLOOKING NANTUCKET SOUND , TIME FOR COCKTAILS AND
  • CHATHAM LIVING STAGE HARBOR
    CHATHAM LIVING STAGE HARBOR
  • MAKE MEMORIES AND MORE ️️
    MAKE MEMORIES AND MORE ️️
  • HIDE IN THE SHADE
    HIDE IN THE SHADE
  • ️ SWEETNESS ️
    ️ SWEETNESS ️
  • CATCH THAT SUNNY OCEAN VIEW
    CATCH THAT SUNNY OCEAN VIEW
  • ️️️️️️ COME ON DOWN YEAR ROUND️
    ️️️️️️ COME ON DOWN YEAR ROUND️
  • DOLPHIN PICKS UP WIND DIRECTION
    DOLPHIN PICKS UP WIND DIRECTION
  • RIDE THOSE WAVES
    RIDE THOSE WAVES
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • JACK’S SPECIAL BLUE LOBSTER
    JACK’S SPECIAL BLUE LOBSTER
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER
    GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER
  • TIME TO MAKE THE COFFEE
    TIME TO MAKE THE COFFEE
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • “ OH HOW I WUV OUR GREAT GATSBY”
    “ OH HOW I WUV OUR GREAT GATSBY”
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • YUMMY
    YUMMY
  • “ AT REST “
    “ AT REST “
  • Our Great Gatsby #1
  • THE FORGER BOYS AT A GATSBY WEDDING
    THE FORGER BOYS AT A GATSBY WEDDING
  • ENJOY
    ENJOY
  • LOBSTERS PLEASE.
    LOBSTERS PLEASE.
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