Private beach and wooded retreat on Coonamessett Pond

6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Falmouth, MA

Cape Cod Country Club4 min drive
Island Queen Ferry13 min drive
Falmouth Heights Beach14 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Bunk

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Guest BR#5 in Basement - Private

1 Queen Bed

MasterBR#1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs BR#2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs BR#3

1 Double Bed

Upstairs BR#4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs Half

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs -- Full

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Half

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

One week left for Summer ‘24 (Aug 3 - 10). Book your family's dream vacation week before it disappears!

Entertainment, relaxation and recreational opportunities abound at this 5BR, 2-full bath, 2-half bath modern home (with A/C) located on Coonamessett Pond, a pristine fresh-water lake (158 acres) in historic Hatchville.

This fantastic waterfront home has an open floor plan with a lofted ceiling in the living area so that both the first and second floors offer breathtaking views of the pond. The main floor of the house features an open concept living room, dining area, and kitchen. Attached to the open living space is a master suite with full bath, a half bath for guests, and a huge 540 ft2 screened in porch with HD television that is perfect for outdoor dining and entertainment. Three bedrooms and 1.5 baths are located on the second floor. The finished basement includes a recreation room with large screen (65”) television, a 5th bedroom and bunk bed in the Rec room (counted as the 6th BR in the listing). The house also has a washer/dryer, dishwasher, and wifi.

At the water’s edge, enjoy a private, white-sand beach. Coonamessett Pond, the largest freshwater body in Falmouth, is renowned for its recreational opportunities, including kayaking, sailing, fishing and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). Three kayaks, two SUPs and a Sunfish sailboat are included in the rental. Lounge on the beach by day, rinse off in the outdoor shower, serve up cocktails and enjoy the sun set from the screened-in porch or 4-person hot tub. Cooking enthusiasts will enjoy the fully-equipped large kitchen and the 4-burner Weber grill on a deck extending the length of the house.

The 1+ acre lot is located near the end of a private road and is surrounded by conservation land with maintained hiking trails. Within easy walking distance are the Sandwich Road Park (children's playground, basketball court, lacrosse and baseball fields) and the famed Coonamessett Farm, a 20-acre pick-your-own farm and host of the famous Jamaican buffet. Four public golf courses including the recently renovated Cape Club are all less than 3.5 miles away. World-class mountain biking and hiking trails are less than 2 miles away at Francis Crane Wildlife Management Area. Finally, the Shining Sea Bikeway and 10+ public beaches on Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay are easily accessible.

Make the Elms at Coonamessett Pond your vacation destinatio

Property manager

John Pohlman

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

East Falmouth

Located in East Falmouth, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Island Queen Ferry and Woods Hole Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Cod Beaches and Old Silver Beach. Mashpee River Reservation and Cape Cod Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Falmouth, MA

What's nearby

Cape Cod Country Club - 4 min drive
Shining Sea Bikeway - 11 min drive
Old Silver Beach - 12 min drive
Island Queen Ferry - 13 min drive
Falmouth Heights Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 21 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery - 7 min drive
Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Moonakis Cafe - 8 min drive

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra N.

29 July 2023

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

The perfect summer escape

We had our extended family get together here for the week. It was simply perfect. I have never felt the need to write a VRBO review, but this property is just something else. John is very easy to communicate with, answered questions leading up and was accessible for any issues (not that there were any!) The house is amazing- the screened in porch is a summer evening marvel with the gentle breeze off the water. The property is unbeatable- private yard and clean beach with sandy bottom and perfect water. While it’s a private oasis it’s a short 10-15 min drive to grocery stores/ restaurants/shopping/ rail trail etc. what more could you ask for?

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

15 July 2023

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

Family getaway

Our stay was phenominal. Can't say enough of how much we loved our trip. The house was spacious and beautiful. Anything you may have needed was there. The lake was peaceful and so refreshing. We enoyed the fire pit near the house where we toasted s'mores. There was the most beautiful 3 season room that we thoroughly enjoyed. We enjoyed hiking on a trail which was right down the road. We had easy communication with our host. We will have wonderful long lasting memories ❤

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

5 Sept 2022

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

Great family vacation spot!

My family and I vacationed here at the end of the summer. The house was incredible.....even better than the listing (if that's possible!). We had planned many excursions for our week long stay, but the property was so wonderful, we ended up just staying put. My son loved the fishing and the kayaking was very peaceful on the pond. Our dog even got into the act and swam from the beach all day long. The property is beautifully maintained and was super clean when we arrived. New linens in all of the bathrooms and an endless supply of clean beach towels by the door. Our host John was immediately responsive to our every question - even gave us some really good recommendations for dinning spots. The whole experience exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

17 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful waterfront family vacation!

We had an amazing week at this full-equipped home in a beautiful location. The house was well set up to accommodate our group of 10 with ages ranging from 14 to 81 along with our family dog. We loved the giant screened-in porch where we had dinner every night and watched movies and read books in the hammock. The grill was terrific and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We spent hours in the water each day swimming, using the SUP/kayaks, playing on the two inflatable floating docks and even fishing. The pond water was pristine and warm for swimming, and the hot tub was a nice added touch at the end of the day. We also made daily use of the trails through the woods and the nearby basketball court. We made a few outings in Falmouth to use the bike path and check out a nearby ocean beach, but we mostly stayed local at the house. The owner was friendly and responsive and very easy to communicate with. It was a wonderful vacation and we hope to return in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

11 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful house & lake water

Our family had a wonderful vacation here. We agreed that this house our favorite amongst the many we've rented for our large family over the past decade. (Our group is 6 adults, 6 active kids ages 10-13, plus a 6-month-old baby). A great large living room & porch (all of our dinners and evening hang-outs were on the porch), both with beautiful views of the lake. The water was sooo... clear, warm, and inviting, and the beach pleasantly sandy. The well equipped kitchen received high praise from our family cooks. We look forward to coming back.

About the host

Hosted by John Pohlman

We are a family of scientists, teachers, students and animals who rent our house a couple of weeks a year to support our summer travel and pay some bills (2 kids in college!). We have been doing this since 2016 and maintain contact with many if not most of our former guests. Although we live here year round, we vigilantly clear the house of our personal belongings and affects so when you are here you feel like the house is your own. The Elms is our dream home...we are excited to share it with you!