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A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, Mashpee Commons

A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, Mashpee Commons

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Bourne's Pond; floating dock and rowboat for fishing or just a twilight row
Property entrance sign
National Register of Historic Places listing of the property.
Welcome!
Porch at Kitchen Entrance

Overview of A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, Mashpee Commons

10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Check out the area

East Falmouth, MA
  • Popular LocationMashpee Commons5 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsland Queen Ferry9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPopponesset Beach13 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double

1 Double Bed

King

1 King Bed

Nook

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Second floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Stand-up

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, Mashpee Commons

Antique 9-room colonial cape and barn sitting on one acre of land on a beautiful fresh water kettle pond, makes this a real retreat. Parking for 6 vehicles. Within easy reach of downtown Falmouth and Mashpee Commons.

The pond offers a great place to swim, kayak, and fish with a floating dock and private sandy beach. Two kayaks, an aluminum rowboat, and two stand-up paddle boards are there for your enjoyment. The pond has small mouth and large mouth bass, yellow perch, pickerel, sunfish and black crappie! 10 minute ride to South Cape beach, 6 minutes to Menauhant beach, and boat launch facilities for deep water access at Child's River is less than three minutes away; you can launch the kayaks and paddle boards there, too. Large outdoor deck, gas grill and plenty of seating for everyone. Outdoor shower with hot water! The property is also regularly serviced with a natural oil treatment to control ticks and mosquitoes throughout the season.

The barn is a step back in time that has been refurbished and built for gathering friends and family. A great place to retreat when you are ready for cards, darts, and cocktails. When the weather is less than perfect, the pool table on the first floor of the house is ready to be racked up.

Excellent restaurants in Falmouth, Waquoit Village, Mashpee and points in between. Stop & Shop and Roche's markets less than 10 minutes away; same for Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks!

First floor laundry, library, bedroom with a king bed, a sleeping nook with a California king bed, and small bath with walk-in shower. 40" LED HD television, DVD and VHS players with a library of movies and a library of books! There is a charging station in the kitchen dining area for six phones or tablets! Second floor has full bath with tub, three bedrooms; one with two twin beds, one with a full size and another with a queen bed. The queen bedroom has plenty of room for a pack 'n play or twin size air mattress.

Each bedroom, with the exception of the 1st floor sleeping nook, has a window air conditioner during summer months and all bedrooms and the nook have ceiling fans. There is a portable air conditioner we use on the first floor to cool off the pool room and dining area. The heat is gas fired forced hot water and it comes up quick for those visiting during the off-season.

If you are into wildlife, the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a short walk and offers educational programs and walking trails that brings you to Waquoit Bay. Very cool for kids and frankly, the view of the bay is just awesome. There are mountain bike trails off Rte.151 near 28, and the Shining Sea bike bath is another three minutes down 151 where it intersects Rte. 28A.

Our goal was to create a vacation rental that allows our guests to relax. The home has pretty much everything you need whether its a larger coffee pot for when friends drop in (there are 3 coffee makers), a griddle when making three pancakes at a time takes way too much time, or 4-slice toaster (that is actually very cool); basically, if you have it at home, we probably have it On the Pond, too!

Property manager

Chris & Kay Mowatt

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack 'n Play is available

Events

No events allowed
No large events due to septic limitations

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or barn
Be respectful of the neighbors and the pond. No glass containers at or on the water; no trash can be left at the pond.
Kayaks, rowboat and paddle boards used at your own risk. If you aren't sure how to use them, leaving them high and dry is the safest option.
Pool table use is for responsible teens and adults. Its hard to get chalk pictures out of the felt.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large events due to septic limitations
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0097410960

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

East Falmouth

Located in East Falmouth, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cape Cod Melody Tent, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Cod Beaches and Inkwell Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Cape Cod Children's Museum and Mashpee River Reservation. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Mashpee Commons - 5 min drive
  • Island Queen Ferry - 9 min drive
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 10 min drive
  • Popponesset Beach - 13 min drive
  • Old Silver Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Cod Coffee - 5 min drive
  • Asia Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, Mashpee Commons pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, Mashpee Commons?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, Mashpee Commons?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, Mashpee Commons located?

This family-friendly East Falmouth holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Cape Cod Beaches. Cape Cod Children's Museum and Francis A. Crane Wildlife Management Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
House was great, plenty of space, effectively 6 bedrooms so great for hosting friends and family. Fresh water pond was true joy for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and floating around on floaties. So well equipped, could have left half our stuff at home - had spikeball/bottlebash/fishing rods and tackle plus everything for beach and pond. The converted garage was a real blast for the high school teens. Absolutely great place for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dede B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our small family reunion after two years without seeing each other
Our stay at this gorgeous property exceeded our expectations. Everything you could ever want during your stay is available at the house- we fished, kayaked, played cards in the barn, grilled meals, played pool, and drove the short distance to the MV ferry and visited our favorite island for the day. The property and home are beautifully maintained. We made so many wonderful memories there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect stay
The house, property and pond are beautiful and offered everything we could think of. Morning swims and paddleboarding in the afternoon were wonderful. We couldn't have asked for better hosts than Chris and Kay! They really came through for us when a family member left something important behind. Thank you both again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely open airy home with comfortable rooms and cozy spaces
A splendid time was had by all
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with great amenities
Beautiful and expansive home with everything we could ask for. The kitchen was very well stocked with extras you don’t usually find. Everything about the house was in excellent condition, very clean, beautifully decorated and the beds were comfortable. The pond was pretty much our private waterfront the whole time we were there and we enjoyed the kayaks, SUPs and tubes, not to mention sitting on the dock or deck to enjoy the view. The outdoor shower is bigger than average and very nice with a changing area. Everyone pretty much stood in line to use it. The row boat was a surprise hit with our group and the kids loved rowing to the center of the pond and jumping off. The barn was the perfect teen hangout and our teens also really loved playing pool and using the sound system. The fire pit was the perfect end to gorgeous days. The owners were helpful and communicative. We would highly recommend and feel this house might have spoiled us for other houses because it was just that perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chris & Kay Mowatt

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I was born and raised in Massachusetts; spent many great summers at the cape and the lakes of New Hampshire. We currently live in Westfield Mass at the foot of the Berkshires; enjoying what Western Mass has to offer. Its also where we raised our four children.

Why they chose this property

There was something about this place that took me home to New Hampshire where my great, great grandfather built his home in 1796. Since we have 7 grandchildren, having the space for them to explore and play was really important.

What makes this property unique

I really enjoy freshwater fishing and salt water fishing. The pond is great; landed 14 large mouth bass one day in early April (catch & release). As far as that goes, I'm in heaven. Mashpee Commons offers some great shopping and restaurants, and we are close to downtown Falmouth so its right in the middle. The South Cape Beach is also only 10 minutes away. Hit the beach in the morning, come home for burgers on the grill. Relax, paddle, swim or fish on the pond in the afternoon and enjoy the light breeze that blows up from Waquoit Bay.
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