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Waterfront Cottage on Private Pond minutes from the Ocean and Bay

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Waterfront Cottage 
With private deck
dock and swim area
Twin  Bedroom Storage Drawers
Queen Bedroom
Family room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage on Private Pond minutes from the Ocean and Bay

Welcome to your perfect Eastham getaway—an inviting waterfront cottage nestled among towering pines and just steps from a private sandy beach on beautiful Minister’s Pond. This peaceful 25‑acre freshwater pond is ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and simply soaking up the sunshine. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a couples’ retreat, or a quiet escape, this cozy cottage offers the charm of classic Cape Cod with the comforts of home.

A Cozy Cottage With Everything You Need
This one‑of‑a‑kind cottage accommodates up to four guests and is thoughtfully designed to make the most of its space. Both bedrooms feature comfortable beds with built‑in storage, and the main living area includes a futon for additional sleeping space. After a day outdoors, cool off with the cottage’s air conditioning or unwind on the spacious deck overlooking the peaceful pond.

Prefer to relax indoors? The three‑season screened‑in porch is a guest favorite—open the windows, sip your morning coffee at the bar tables, and enjoy the breeze drifting through the pines. The full bath includes a convenient walk‑in shower, and the fully equipped kitchenette makes it easy to prepare everything from a simple breakfast to a classic Cape Cod lobster dinner. A private parking spot and a short wooden walkway make access simple and convenient.

Amenities for All Ages
--The Nauset Haven community offers plenty of ways to play and unwind.
--Challenge your family to a game of horseshoes or tetherball
--Let the kids explore the game room, complete with activities, a hockey‑shuffle table, and a basketball hoop
--Take a rowboat out on the pond for a peaceful paddle
--Cast a line right from the dock and try your luck catching bass
--Swim out to the floating platform for sunbathing or a refreshing jump into the water

There’s truly something for everyone!

The Best of the Outer Cape at Your Doorstep
This location puts you right in the heart of the Outer Cape. In just 10 minutes, you can reach Eastham’s ocean beaches, the calm shores of Cape Cod Bay, or the breathtaking Cape Cod National Seashore.

A few minutes down the road, Orleans offers grocery stores, pharmacies, shops, and a wide variety of restaurants. Head the other direction to Wellfleet to explore its lively pier, grab fried clams or a lobster roll at a classic walk‑up stand, or browse the charming town center. Don’t miss the famous Wellfleet Drive‑In for movies under the stars or the seasonal flea market.

If you’re up for a short scenic drive, Provincetown is just 30 minutes away—bursting with art galleries, unique shops, great food, and vibrant energy. A whale‑watching trip from MacMillan Pier is an unforgettable experience and one of our family’s favorite Cape traditions.

A Place to Make Memories
Our families have been coming to the Cape for more than 50 years, and now we bring our children to enjoy the same unspoiled beaches and timeless charm. We’re delighted to share this special place with you. Come relax, explore, and create memories that will stay with you long after your vacation ends.

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About the area

Eastham

Located in Eastham, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Edward Penniman House and Barn, or check out an event or a game at Veterans Field. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Eastham, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Schoolhouse Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salt Pond Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Eastham Windmill - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Town Cove Tap House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wellfleet Shellfish Company - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottages, close to all great beaches
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallye S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love, love, love this location on Minister's Pond in Eastham MA. This cottage is the quintessential Cape Cod experience, fresh water pond, close to the ocean beach.2 couples or a family of 4 are very comfortable here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre M.

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

Perfect little cabin

The location is great if you like a view and like to swim or paddle. The cabin is small but has everything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorina and Mike’s cottage is cute, clean, and comfortable, and they couldn’t be better, more responsive hosts. We so appreciated their approval of our last minute booking for this long weekend we so desperately needed. We especially loved the beautiful view of the pond, and eating and reading on their deck overlooking it. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great stay!!!

We love Nauset Haven and this was a great cabin!!! My husband fished everyday and caught some big bass. Very quiet and enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and the location was great. Was also very quiet even though there are other cottages around the pond. We had an issue with getting the heat to work because it got very cool in the cottage during Hurricane Erin but eventually the owner got the service company to get it working.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great for small families!

Perfect size for a family of 3-4, very clean and well laid out. We enjoyed the close proximity to the lake and other amenities on the property. Great location on route 6 in Eastham affords easy access to all that Cape Cod has to offer. We would definitely book this again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

A great week on the Cape

We loved being on the pond-best spot on the pond! We swam, used the row boat and watched the pond change with the weather. Cottage is small, but accommodated us perfectly.! I would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Perfect getaway

This cottage looked just as it did in the photos. It was perfect for my family vacation with 2 teens. Everything was perfect and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful with everything. Kids loved the rowboats and swimming off the dock. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Everything was wonderful!

Everything was perfect. We enjoyed our time on the Cape. The cottage was wonderful. The pond is very nice and great views. Great location for going to visit many sites that were of interest to us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great cottage and location

The cottage was in a wonderful location on the Cape. We’d like the Eastham area so much to do and great beaches. Loraina and Mike were wonderful hosts and answer any questions that we had. Having a cottage that is right on the beach of the freshwater pond is wonderful for the kids We will definitely go back to this beautiful little cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather M.

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

Cute Little Cottage

The house was just as listed. Cute little cottage right on minister pond. It was was clean and was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

b.s. m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage welcomed us when we arrived. Everything was sparkly clean and fresh. We were in and out of Ptown a lot, but for the time we spent at the cottage, we were either on the screened porch or the deck, watching ducks and cormorants sunning on the swimming dock. The rowboats were a treat for morning gliding on the water. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to supplement what we brought. All in all, a wonderful place to chill out!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Perfect week

I had a lovely week. The house was comfortable and nicely decorated. It had everything I needed. Perfect location - the house is at the top of stairs down to the pond. I went swimming twice a day most days-so much easier than having to drag everything to a beach. Very quiet neighborhood. A great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil cottage offered perfect amount of space in an outstanding location to explore mid-cape and outer cape attractions. We were very glad we brought our bikes and enjoyed riding at salt pond and along the bike trail and town beaches along the bay. The kids enjoyed swimming and boating at the pond. Meals were easy to prepare in the equipped kitchen and enjoyed on the deck and enclosed porch overlooking the pond. Owners are very friendly and accessible if needed and provided good information about the premises and local area. A very enjoyable and memorable vacation. We would absolutely go back.
Sunset at First Encounter Beach
Cottage from row boat in pond
Coast Guard Beach
Whale watch off Provincetown
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen B.

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

Small house best for two

It’s a sweet place. It is small and might work best for two adults maybe with a small child. We liked the location but were used to be able to take walks and go to the bay without a car so that was more demanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Peaceful Escape

For me, this is a perfect location. I have a life-long love of the Outer Beach in Eastham. Cottage #4 was well equipped. The view of Minister’s Pond is ideal although I did not swim during this stay. I love this spot primarily because my husband and I truly relax as soon as we get settled.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nan T.

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

Charming Cottage

The cottage looks to be freshly painted and was immaculate. The furnishings are so pretty and well put-together. A few steps down to the pond where we relaxed and enjoyed the view. I recommend a visit to Marconi Beach and the Fort Hill Trail. I needed help accessing Netflix and the owner took care of it promptly. ( This was the only issue that we had.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love at first sight! this cottage on a pond was small and charming. Well thought out use of the space including several decorative storage baskets throughout. The owners provided extra amenities, a well stocked kitchen, plenty of paper goods for our long weekend stay. We also enjoyed using the rowboat and canoe available on the pond beach to all neighborhood guests. Would highly recommend the Waterfront Cottage and hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Cottage on the Lake

The cottage was peaceful. Sitting by the pond a few steps away was a great way to relax after a day exploring Cape Cod . The location is central to exploring the northern part of the Cape including Provincetown and surrounding beaches and trails. The owners were available although all we needed was already there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie B.

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

Lovely weekend getaway

This is a lovely cabin located just off the highway with private access to Minister Pond. Very quiet an secluded area. The cabin itself is small and cozy, but perfect for my small group of friends. Kitchen and pantry staples were provided but we did have to bring our own linens and towels. Check in was super easy and the home owners were very responsive to my inquiries. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Quaint cottage, perfect location

Our hosts were quick to respond and happy to help with any accommodation needs we encountered. The cottage was super cute, comfortable and clean. Kitchen well equipped. Beautiful view of pond. Did not swim because weather was chilly. Great location near to many beaches, restaurants and hiking trails. Will return next visit to the cape!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Lovely Escape on the Cape

What an absolute delight of a little cottage to stay in! Communications with the owner were a breeze, and with their experience they also are able to answer any question you may have before you can even think to ask it. One bedroom has a queen, one has two twins, making this a cozy stay for 1-4 people. Sip your tea while looking out over a lovely pond - an excellent place to wile away the hours fishing, rowing or, as I did, bringing your camera and canvases and creating. If you're looking for an excellent jumping off point for extended Cape adventures, or you're looking for a quiet, tranquil idyll this is the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lori B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Brennan/Feldman

The cottage is quaint and there were more supplies provided than expected. Only unexpected event was the ongoing buzzsaw next door that ruined our quiet dinner time from 3 pm - 7 pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Dear Lori, Our neighbors were having some home maintenance done one day, and I apologize that the noise unfortunately overlapped with your dinner. Nauset Haven is a community of ten individually owned cottages which need routine care and upkeep to prepare for the cold and wet winter months when the property is closed. All the owners are working to ensure these cottages can be enjoyed for many years to come. I am happy to hear that the cottage otherwise provided what you needed for your stay.
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