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Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Beach fun awaits you!
Waterview from Living room & Patio
Property grounds
Morning Iced Coffee on the Dock!
Dock & beach have two kayaks, a stand- up paddleboard, sailboat & rowboat!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11183.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cape Cod Lavender Farm
  • Place, Harwich Port
  • Place, Ocean Edge Golf Club
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

BR2- Queen

1 Queen Bed

BR3 - Sleeps 7

+1
2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

Den

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Queen Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond!

Lakeside Paradise will keep your family and friends entertained all week long! Half acre waterfront sanctuary boasts large lawn down to private beach complete with 35' dock to dive off & swim out to the anchored 8'X10' swim raft. 2 kayaks, a stand-up paddleboard, a sunfish sailboat, and a row boat will keep the whole crew out on the water. Or, relax in the hammock or chill on the patio with a view of the action 100' feet away. Clean off end of day in the outdoor shower. SoloStove Yukon firepit and firewood for your use. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom. Master King, 2nd is a queen and 3rd has two separate twin over full bunk beds - one with a trundle underneath so the room can handle seven if needed! Den has a pull out sofa and a closet so can be used as a 4th BR as it's next to a full bath. Fireplaced Dining Room flows to the Living Room and sunny kitchen offering space for everyone to hang out. Spacious re-finished (2022) basement includes App-ready TV with laser remote, game table, and foosball table. Full-sized bed down there as well. Clean garage off basement contains Stiga championship quality ping pong table for the competitive bunch in your group! 5 minutes to Rail Trail for biking & walking, 5 minutes to tennis courts, 5 minutes to Cranberry Valley or HarwichPort golf, and 6 minutes to Red River Beach. No sharks or jellyfish in the lake!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
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

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number C0112761260

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harwich

Located in Harwich, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Chatham and Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Harwich, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Harwich Port - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bank Street Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brax Landing Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond! located?

This family-friendly Harwich holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Adventure Chatham and Cranberry Valley Golf Course. Cape Cod Lavender Farm and Harwich Port are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, lots of space. Great location. Host was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jisha J.

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

Perfect Lakeside Getaway

The Cool Whip lake house was a great vacation spot. It exceeded our expectations and provided the perfect spot for a relaxing retreat. The host was very reponsive
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janine H.

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

Great House

Great space for lots of people. Yard was spacious and the lake was wonderful. Had some questions initially and the homeowner responded right away. Great area!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Harwich, MA family vacation

We had a wonderful time at Cool Whip! Lovely waterfront home with lots of room for everyone. Thank you so much!! Kim and Mark
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Cool Whip

We had a lovely time ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Fabulous getaway property

The house and location was amazing - perfect multi-family set up and the private beach/dock was fantastic! We had such a great time at the house, kayaking on the lake, enjoying the backyard and fire pit. Jerry was super responsive and answered all questions promptly. @Jerry - thx also for the welcome bottle of wine. It was a nice local treat with our lobster dinner. 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Medhavi B.

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

Awesome stat

We had an incredible time staying at coolwhip in Harwhich. It was centrally located to all of the activities we had planned and the house was fully stocked with everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Even though we didnt get to use all of the amenities due to the weather, we enjoyed everything the house had to offer, especially the beautiful view of the pond. The homeowner was also very responsive with communications. We would gladly stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible

We could not have had a more comfortable stay. Everything we could have needed/wanted was at the house, we loved the setup of the rooms and open living room/kitchen. We hosted dinner twice over Thanksgiving and the house was more than stocked well, which really made my life easy. It was our first roadtrip with my 3 month old and the beds gave all of us much needed sleep. Really appreciated the Truro wine - amazing touch! Would love to stay here again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles S.

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

Cool Whip YES!

Very nice time at Cool Whip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

The Perfect Getaway

The Cool Whip is the perfect getaway home. It’s centrally located and easy to travel up or down the Cape without being stuck in a vehicle too long. Shopping and restaurants are near by if you need anything. The beach and access to Bucks Pond for boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, etc. is perfect. Home is very charming. Unique layout, and provides for a very comfortable and relaxing environment. Jerry is very communicative and attentive to questions or concerns. You won’t regret renting this home for your Cape vacation. It may actually be one of your best experiences. You really can’t ask for much more. Thanks for everything, Jerry! We’ll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

andria d., Lowell

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

Great quiet spot

We went for a girls weekend & fit 5 of us comfortably. It was so nice having 3 bathrooms and the way the house is set up, the living room and kitchen are on the other side of the house from the master & another bedroom so if some of us got loud, those who went to bed early couldn't hear us. We were excited to use the paddleboards & solo stove, but it rained while we were there. It would have been so nice to sit outside with a drink as they have string lights, but it rained almost every weekend this summer. We all said this would be a great place to enjoy over the summer with our kids as it was private and had everything we needed. There was enough parking for all of us, 2 right in front of the house, we did not use the driveway as it scraped the bottom of the car backing out. Its on a dead end so some of us parked there, next to the backyard & we brought our things in through the sliding doors. They left us a gift which was very thoughtful. Jerry communicated a lot with me before & after we returned to make sure we had everything we need. We also were able to get into the house a little early which was nice. Jerry is very flexible and easy to work with. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Riley D.

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

Cool whip house

Great stay, nice quiet neighborhood an the house was super clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Beautiful House and Location

My family and I had an amazing time at Cool Whip! The location and house were beautiful. The pond is an amazing feature, and the sailboat was the icing on the cake! The house is located central to most Cape Cod activities. I would recommend anybody who needs to stay in Cape Cod to check this place up. I caught three largemouth bass near the dock. I used a crank bait near the surface at dusk.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Great fun on the pond

The house was great. Location was perfect for enjoying the Cape Cod pond. Plenty of boats and life-vests for adults and kids. Kitchen is amazingly well stocked so it was no problem cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

It was great

Easy, convenient and fun
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Emily K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family getaway

We spent a wonderful week with extended family. The house is spacious, with lots of room for everyone to find quiet and privacy, and the gathering spaces inside and outside have lots of room for a crowd. The kitchen is well equipped and the grill was new and easy to use. The pond is beautiful and we spent time there every day, playing on the beach and dock, swimming and kayaking. Proximity to the rail trail, Bay and coastal beaches and Brewster and Chatham made for so many adventures. The owner readily responded to a few concerns about cleanliness and recommendations for cleaners to attend to in the future. I would also suggest investing in a dehumidifier and running the a/c through the more humid months to combat mildew that is inevitable in a Cape home. We hope to return for many more summers!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Great for family

What a beautiful clean secluded place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandro N.

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

Wonderful experience

The place is beautiful, the house wonderful. The host was very nice and helpful, giving all the information accurately and asking if everything was ok during our stay. Absolutely recommendable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Beautiful property inside and out

First time renting this house for our mom’s weekend away. We will definitely be back with our families for vacations in the future. House is a beautiful and property is amazing. Hope to be able to make it back sooner than later.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah R., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Stay. Surprised by initial condition

Four adult college friends spent a delightful 3 nights and explored Cape Cod. On arrival, this very nice home had some unexpected sand in one bathtub, furry dust buildup on ceiling fans, a leaking refrigerator and sand/pet hair on one bedspread. When told, the owner quickly called the cleaning service who'd misunderstood the date to clean the place and informed us that he was waiting for a new refrigerator (and that we should use towels to catch the dripping water from the fridge.) When we returned that afternoon, the place was cleaned. We were very pleased with the owners rapid response. Despite bearing the dings of long loved homes, this house provides plentiful indoor space, great lakefront views, beach/lake play opportunities and deck seating/eating space. We recommend this spot for famlies looking for a well located Cape vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

A true gem!

Had a great stay in Harwich. Loved renting in mid June before the summer crowds. Property was so much fun with many activities including swimming, kayaking and fire pit with s’mores at night! Property owner Jerry was very accommodating and responsive. Hope to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great long weekend!

Our family needed a long weekend getaway for Easter, and this was perfect! Jerry was great to work with, and the house had everything we needed. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kamala A.

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

Very special waterfront spot for families

This property had everything we needed and then some: comfortable beds, spaciousness, modern kitchen, big TV screen for movies, fire pit and huge yard with our own beach and all kinds of boats! It was truly our home away from home for a special family reunion. Before renting, I asked if the host would consider putting in bathroom grab bars for my older parents and he didn't hesitate to install them for us. Really special house and hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trish E.

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

Beautiful private spot

We had a wonderful getaway here. The kids loved everything about this house and so did we. It was warm enough to enjoy the boats and roast s’mores. The house felt so private and peaceful. Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Beautiful spot !

Very comfortable home with plenty of space for all. We were only 3 but could easily have had extended family and all been comfortable. True to the listing there are lots of private little areas to enjoy as well as a nice open space for cooking, lounging and dining. The host has many thoughtful and helpful touches throughout to make your stay enjoyable. The outdoor space is peaceful in a quiet neighborhood. Would love to return in the summer months to take advantage of being waterfront with all the toys needed for summer fun !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jerry Facey

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617-710-0022 We're long-time Cape/Harwich vacationers and have made our dream come true buying this Lakeside paradise property near mom/grandma's house, and now we want to share all the fun with you!

Why they chose this property

Been coming to Buck's Pond since age 7 and with a very large family have always loved the lake, the views, the water activities, the local Cape flavor, and we know now we can make that happen for our kids and grandkids for decades to come.

What makes this property unique

House is large enough for everyone to find a place to chillax if needed, but also has multiple gathering areas for the whole crew to party and laugh for hours on end!

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