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Waterfront, private beach on Great Pond.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 8 278.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Wellfleet, MA
- Cape Cod National Seashore16 min walk
- Cahoon Hollow Beach4 min drive
- Cape Cod Beaches5 min drive
- Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Outdoor Shower
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Waterfront, private beach on Great Pond.
Solitude and Fun at Great Pond: The exclusive property sits on a knoll above your own private beach on Great Pond-- pristine, freshwater, sandy bottomed, warm and swimmable in the Cape Cod National Seashore. You will be away from it all, surrounded by pine forest and sand roads. Walking distance to the ocean. Private raft.
Fall / Winter / Spring / Summer : Stay in the Big House, gaze at the water, walk the sand roads, and spy on our resident heron as you nestle by the fireplace. Enjoy the quiet of Wellfleet as it returns to its roots as a sleepy fishing village. The insulated/heated Big House is a 3 bedroom home.
Home Details
- Our property is two houses joined together. We call one house the Big House and one house the Summer Side.
- Private beach on Great Pond
- Mid Sept - April : Big House rental. Rentals are for the this insulated house only, sleeps 6. (VRBO rates are for Big House rental ONLY)
- May - mid Sept: Big House and Summer Side are rented together as one full property, sleeps 8-10. (VRBO rates are for Big House AND Summer Side rental)
- If you are interested in additional dates and rates for the full property rental please message the host
- While almost a single level dwelling, there are 2-6 stairs at entrances and between rooms
Big House: (fully insulated and heated for Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer rental)
- Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 1: King w/semi-ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed (with pull-out trundle twin bed)
- Bedroom 3: two twin beds
- Multiple outdoor decks
- Full kitchen
- 1 full bathroom with tub/shower
- 1 full bathroom with shower
- Window A/C unit - window unit in King bedroom only
- Propane fireplace in spacious living room.
Details:
- WIFI - due to secluded National Sea Shore Location, high speed internet is sometimes variable. (Guests have been successful with using cellphones to create a hotspot)
- A table or desk with space for a laptop and a chair that’s comfortable to work in
- Washer and Dryer
- Private raft for swimming in Great Pond (from Memorial Day to Labor Day - may be longer but not guaranteed)
- 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, canoe (from Memorial Day to Labor Day - may be longer but not guaranteed). We provide an assortment of life-jackets.
- Gas Fireplace: for use in Fall / Winter
- Private Yard
- Propane Grill
- 5 min drive to downtown Wellfleet
- Walking distance to ocean at Cahoon Hollow/ Beachcomber (about 1 mile)
- Interior design by M. Dickinson - thoughtful and whimsical wallpapers make this
home welcoming and unique.
Great Pond Property - is two fully equipped houses joined as one, a blend of rustic and contemporary. The ‘Summer Side’ is the original cottage - full of Cape Cod charm and a huge screened-in porch. The ‘Big House’ was added in the 80’s. It is fully insulated / heated, has a window-lined living room and a gorgeous dining room that makes you feel you are eating outside. The 2 homes are connected by a hallway with a twin bedroom. Each home has private decks with views of the pond and a full kitchen. This lovely property is only one of three that are available to rent on Great Pond in the summer and the only one available to rent in the off season. Built by our family, this property has personal touches and a few Cape Cod quirks.
Summer (May - August): This wonderful “two vacation homes as one" is available to rent in its entirety for any week. It is a perfect vacation spot for a large family, two families or a multigenerational family gathering. For those who love to swim, this home is a paradise.
Summer rental include Big House AND Summer Side, sleeps a total of 8-10 people.
Summer Side House (May - mid Sept) :
- Sleeps 2-4 people
- Has a rustic cabin feeling, a cozy Cape Cod classic (exposed wood, open ceilings)
- Bedroom: King
- Double futon in Living Room
- Outside shower - to rinse off the sun and sand!
- Full kitchen
- 1 half bath (sink and toilet). The shower on the Summer Side is OUTSIDE.
- Window A/C unit - window unit in Queen bedroom only
- Huge screened porch
- Outdoor Deck
- Gas Fireplace
Fall / Winter / Spring / Summer : Stay in the Big House, gaze at the water, walk the sand roads, and spy on our resident heron as you nestle by the fireplace. Enjoy the quiet of Wellfleet as it returns to its roots as a sleepy fishing village. The insulated/heated Big House is a 3 bedroom home.
Home Details
- Our property is two houses joined together. We call one house the Big House and one house the Summer Side.
- Private beach on Great Pond
- Mid Sept - April : Big House rental. Rentals are for the this insulated house only, sleeps 6. (VRBO rates are for Big House rental ONLY)
- May - mid Sept: Big House and Summer Side are rented together as one full property, sleeps 8-10. (VRBO rates are for Big House AND Summer Side rental)
- If you are interested in additional dates and rates for the full property rental please message the host
- While almost a single level dwelling, there are 2-6 stairs at entrances and between rooms
Big House: (fully insulated and heated for Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer rental)
- Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 1: King w/semi-ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed (with pull-out trundle twin bed)
- Bedroom 3: two twin beds
- Multiple outdoor decks
- Full kitchen
- 1 full bathroom with tub/shower
- 1 full bathroom with shower
- Window A/C unit - window unit in King bedroom only
- Propane fireplace in spacious living room.
Details:
- WIFI - due to secluded National Sea Shore Location, high speed internet is sometimes variable. (Guests have been successful with using cellphones to create a hotspot)
- A table or desk with space for a laptop and a chair that’s comfortable to work in
- Washer and Dryer
- Private raft for swimming in Great Pond (from Memorial Day to Labor Day - may be longer but not guaranteed)
- 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, canoe (from Memorial Day to Labor Day - may be longer but not guaranteed). We provide an assortment of life-jackets.
- Gas Fireplace: for use in Fall / Winter
- Private Yard
- Propane Grill
- 5 min drive to downtown Wellfleet
- Walking distance to ocean at Cahoon Hollow/ Beachcomber (about 1 mile)
- Interior design by M. Dickinson - thoughtful and whimsical wallpapers make this
home welcoming and unique.
Great Pond Property - is two fully equipped houses joined as one, a blend of rustic and contemporary. The ‘Summer Side’ is the original cottage - full of Cape Cod charm and a huge screened-in porch. The ‘Big House’ was added in the 80’s. It is fully insulated / heated, has a window-lined living room and a gorgeous dining room that makes you feel you are eating outside. The 2 homes are connected by a hallway with a twin bedroom. Each home has private decks with views of the pond and a full kitchen. This lovely property is only one of three that are available to rent on Great Pond in the summer and the only one available to rent in the off season. Built by our family, this property has personal touches and a few Cape Cod quirks.
Summer (May - August): This wonderful “two vacation homes as one" is available to rent in its entirety for any week. It is a perfect vacation spot for a large family, two families or a multigenerational family gathering. For those who love to swim, this home is a paradise.
Summer rental include Big House AND Summer Side, sleeps a total of 8-10 people.
Summer Side House (May - mid Sept) :
- Sleeps 2-4 people
- Has a rustic cabin feeling, a cozy Cape Cod classic (exposed wood, open ceilings)
- Bedroom: King
- Double futon in Living Room
- Outside shower - to rinse off the sun and sand!
- Full kitchen
- 1 half bath (sink and toilet). The shower on the Summer Side is OUTSIDE.
- Window A/C unit - window unit in Queen bedroom only
- Huge screened porch
- Outdoor Deck
- Gas Fireplace
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Check out list is on the fridge and printed in the house manual. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Wellfleet
Located in Wellfleet, this holiday home is on the beach. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf and Atlantic Spice Company. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Wellfleet, MA
What's nearby
- Cape Cod National Seashore - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Cahoon Hollow Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Wellfleet Preservation Hall - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Marconi Beach - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cumberland Farms - 5 min drive
- Dunkin' - 6 min drive
- Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - 6 min drive
- Moby Dick’s - 6 min drive
- The Beachcomber - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Tammy Colvin

My brother and I grew up spending summers in this cottage when it was just one room and had no electricity or running water. We swam and sailed in the pond all day or played on the sandy beach or in the pine woods. It was a wonderful way to spend childhood summers.
Why they chose this property
My great grandfather was the Methodist Minister in Wellfleet. It has been a family gathering spot for 4 generations.
What makes this property unique
Because there are 2 houses connected by a hallway, there are lots of private areas as well as communal areas.The screened in porch is one of the unique features of the Summer Side. It extends across one entire side of the cottage. It overlooks the pond and is surrounded by pine trees. There is a picnic table for dining on, comfortable chairs for reading in. On warm nights it's a wonderful place for reading and visiting.
The Big House has the tv and the big living room to gather in the evenings.
The Big House has the tv and the big living room to gather in the evenings.
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