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Historic Summer Cottage on Pristine Long Pond With Modern Kitchen

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Apley House, a classic summer cottage on Long Pond.
Side view from parking area showing back deck, grill and front porch.
Summer guests have been visiting for over 100 years.
The private beach, reserved for Apley House guests.
The Apley beach with new dock. Yes, the water is that clear!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Plymouth, MA
  • Pinehills Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Plimoth Patuxet Museums
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • White Horse Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Summer Cottage on Pristine Long Pond With Modern Kitchen

Are you a nature lover? Apley House is the spot for you. You can see eagles flying overhead while you walk sandy trails that lead around cranberry bogs and wooded ponds. Enjoy swimming, fishing and boating from your own private beach (with dock) on pristine Long Pond.

Apley House has hosted happy family vacations for over 80 years. It offers spacious housekeeping accommodations for up to 8 people. The cottage has four bedrooms, a country kitchen and a large, comfy living room. Exterior gathering spaces include a screened porch in front, deck in back and a large yard with plenty of space for lawn games. The waterfront is a short walk across the sandy road and down a wooded path. There are two baths: downstairs has a spacious shower and laundry area. the upstairs bath has a historic clawfoot tub with hand shower.

Situated in the middle of conservation land, this spacious summer home is perfect for people who enjoy water-sports and the outdoors. You can swim, fish and boat on one of Southeastern Massachusetts' pristine glacial lakes. Enjoy quiet strolls along woodland paths and visit the nearby historic sites in Plymouth and Cape Cod. Plus, Apley House is just a short drive away from shops, ocean beaches and Plymouth's great golf courses. Avoid wrangling with Cape Cod traffic and stay in Plymouth.

There's so much to do in the area: Swimming, fishing and boating are favorite activities on Long Pond. The lake is well-stocked each spring and there is a public boat ramp for access. Ample hiking and bicycling trails head into the Wildlands Trust properties next to the cottage and lead you through woods and cranberry bogs around Halfway and Gallows ponds. The scenery is magnificent. We've seen osprey, eagles, mink, and more. It's an easy drive to the near-by Plymouth and Cape Cod tourist sites; it takes about 15 minutes to drive to Plymouth Bay beaches and Plymouth Plantation. The Lower Cape beaches are about 45 minutes away and it is less than 3 miles to Pine Hills and many great Plymouth golf courses!

We have additional cottages and cabins about 1/2 mile away from Apley House. You can add these to your rental or take them individually as one, two or four bedrooms. We are occasionally able to accommodate larger groups (up to 35) in the entire property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor Fires of any kind are not permitted
Space heaters may be used only when awake and present in the cottage. The gas fireplace is currently out of commission.
Quiet hours are 11 PM to 9 AM

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0057792390

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Plymouth

Located in Plymouth, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Priscilla Beach Theatre and Jabez Howland House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Plymouth Farmers' Market and Colony Place. Travelling with kids? Consider Carriage House Crafts Center, or check out an event or a game at Jungleplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Plymouth, MA

What's nearby

  • Pinehills Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Waverly Oaks Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Plimoth Patuxet Museums - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • White Horse Beach - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Plymouth Rock - 16 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 18 min drive
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marshland restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rye Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blueberry Muffin - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plymouth Public House - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Summer Cottage on Pristine Long Pond With Modern Kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Summer Cottage on Pristine Long Pond With Modern Kitchen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Summer Cottage on Pristine Long Pond With Modern Kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Summer Cottage on Pristine Long Pond With Modern Kitchen located?

This Plymouth cottage is on the beach, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Pinehills Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Waverly Oaks Golf Club and Atlantic Country Club. Cape Cod Beaches and Ellisville Harbor State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Susan Conant

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The property is currently owned jointly by five siblings, descendants of Lily and Richard Conant (grandparents) who inherited the property from a close family friend and Rick and Gerda (our parents). Our children are the fourth generation to summer on Long Pond. The photo shows our mom and her five children.

Why they chose this property

Although much of summer life on Long Pond is focused on the water, we love the woodland paths and walks that surround Apley House. Our family is committed to preservation of this area -- we donated 40 acres of woodland just next to the cottage to the Wildlands Trust and the State of Massachusetts recently acquired the property abutting the other property line.

What makes this property unique

You can walk from the yard of Apley House onto nature paths that take you by two neighboring ponds with magnificent views, eagle's nests and scenic cranberry bogs.
The house has all the classic details of an old summer cottage, simple but beautiful wood details, high ceilings on the main floor and cottage construction.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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