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

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A lakeside view with a dock, picnic tables, and a grassy area.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a green rug, and a clock on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a central island with stools.
A room with a wooden floor, a blue chair, a wooden cabinet with decorative items, and a whiteboard on the wall.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 11•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Harwich, MA
  • Place, Adventure Chatham
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayflower Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

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Property Registration Number C0112761260
Property # 4723657
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

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, while West Dennis Beach and Cape Cod Inflatable Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Chatham and Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Snorkelling, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Harwich, MA

What's nearby

  • Adventure Chatham - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Mayflower Beach - 25 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red River Bbq - ‬6 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond!?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond! on 18 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,012, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront Fun! Swimming Boating Fishing Biking Relax @ Freshwater Bucks Pond!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Chatham Chamber of Commerce are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
ThThank you so much for the kind words and we are very glad you had such a fun Stay!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thanks! We are so glad you had a fun time. Please come back again for your next Cape vacation!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. The house had everything we needed. We enjoyed the kayaks and even used the sunfish twice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks for the kind words, and the booking, fall's so great at the Cape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Great stay on Bucks pond.

Beautiful house & property. Sorry we were only able to spend 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed it! Please come back sometime...
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2021
We’re so glad you enjoyed it - and yes we hope you come again!
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Beautiful home and gorgeous location!

The best week ever. House was amazing and Jerry was so accommodating. I have stayed in about six houses on the Cape and this was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Your kind words are much appreciated! We look forward to having you again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

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

Awesome spacious family lake front home, great location!

Had a great week + in this home with our family of 5, lots of space inside and everything you need to entertain outside. Jerry was very pleasant and quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
So glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Hi Brian, thanks for staying, and hope the kids did well at Monomoy! Let the soccer community know we're here for next year too, happy to have you back next year...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Adorable house with beach on a pristine pond

We had a great stay. The home is large with lots of places to spread out, perfect for a large family. The pond is so clear and the soft sand beach was lovely. We loved that we could visit the numerous local ocean beaches and also swim and kayak at the pond...the best of both worlds! It was a great way to spend a week.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks for the kind words and we're delighted you had a great week!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
We're so glad you had a great getaway!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
So glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2022
We are very happy you had a great holiday and enjoyed your stay at Cool Whip! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2021
We are so glad you and your friends had a great time, and do hope you come back!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2022
Justin we are so glad the weekend worked out well for you despite the less than stellar weather. Please do come back!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2025
Medhavi, thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime. Enjoy your summer!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2023
Jason we're glad you had a great time and psyched you had a good fishing and sailing experience! You are welcome back anytime,
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
Thrilled that you had a fun time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Best house we have ever rented!

This house is absolutely amazing for any family who loves freshwater adventures. The private beach is clean and large enough to accommodate sun bathing, relaxing in the shade, digging in the sand... and the kayaks, row boat, and sail boat will keep everyone entertained. The pond has a sandy bottom and the water was super clean. I can’t say enough about this place! The house is huge and has many places for each family member. The kitchen is well equipped and the extra seating with the barstools came in handy. Jerry was a gracious host and provided us with updates after the rare tornado in Harwich knocked it our power. We hope to be back next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We are thrilled that you enjoyed the house, lake and area so much. Your crew were such troopers during the scary and rare tornado - we were impressed with your great attitude! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

audrey f.

Hidden gem!

From the moment we arrived, this place was a gem! Tucked away on the end of a quiet street, we arrived in the evening and settled into a warm and generous space, tastefully decorated with everything you would need for a getaway. The kitchen is well stocked and lovely to cook in...plenty of room and light. It was such a delight to see the lake from the living room on the first morning, always present and calming. Visiting with my parents, we had good times kayaking, playing bean bag toss, walking on the nearby rail trail, and exploring the environs. Everything is a close drive from this location and can certainly accommodate a nice crowd but with many rooms and places to be - decks, side rooms, outside patio, beach. The owner was also very responsive while we were staying there with any questions we had. Would highly recommend to families looking for spot to get away on the Cape!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We're so glad you had such a great time!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thanks for staying with us, and we're glad you caught a bunch of fish and enjoyed your time!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Hi Emily, we're glad you took advantage of the lake and locale to have lots of adventures. We did have the AC on all summer, which acts as a dehumidifier in the process. We hope you come back, you and your family will be welcome! Thx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Excellent home, yard, and pond, and very responsive owners.

We truly have nothing negative to say ... The dwelling is very spacious, clean, and very well equipped with practically anything you can think of for a vacation stay. As the description states, plenty of room to gather in large groups, or to hide and read a book. It is conveniently close to the highway and shopping areas, but once you get there, you would not know it. The backyard is nicely gardened, fenced-in, and feels very secluded/private. The beach area and dock (and floating dock) provide great access to Buck's Pond. Buck's pond is great for swimming, kayaking, and bass fishing ... we caught several VERY NICE BASS off the dock in the picture! Lot's of interesting birds and wildlife in the area ... even a coyote! Lastly, the owners are super organized, and very communicative prior to and during our stay ... really wanting us to enjoy our stay at their great house. They were very responsive to the few questions that we had during our stay. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks Susan and Joe, it was fun for us to know you were enjoying it so much! Looking forward to having you back there again in '19!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andria d.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
We are so glad that you had such a fun girls weekend Andria, do come back!

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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