Location: Centerville, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA (70 Miles from Boston, 3 Miles to Hyannis and Hyannis Airport)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: House
New to the vacation rental market in 2008 and strategically located almost in the center of Cape Cod, a modern three bedroom, two full bath nature lover's delight awaits you and your family.........
The Pond House is a light and bright modern Cape Cod home nestled amongst beautiful perennial gardens offering pond views of the middle pond of the three ponds of Centerville. The home abuts the pond with magnificent views from the multidecks, kitchen, dining room and the two second floor bedrooms. The Pond House is strategically located in an upscale residential area almost in the geographic center of Cape Cod (only 6 minutes to Route 6) with most attractions and beaches only 15-30 minutes away including Sandwich Hollows Golf Course (2 miles away). The Pond House is a nature lovers' delight. Bring your canoe or kayak and don't forget your binoculars and your bird books. The Pond House is suited for two couples, a single family or even two families. Total adults is 5, with no more than 10 persons. ALL BEDROOMS HAVE NEW IN-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS. We have completely refurbished the house in 2008.
The Pond House is a three season home. The rear of the house is wrapped around by a 600 square foot deck with an adjoining red brick patio. Also, there is a balcony off the second floor master bedroom where you can read the morning paper before breakfast or enjoy a drink before dinner. Here, you can listen to the sounds of the many birds, including heron which make this pond their home. Feel free to have your morning breakfast on the deck where you can view the pond with its many colorful birds. In the evening enjoy your favorite drink before using our gas barbeque grill to cook your meal while listening to the other creatures of the pond and watching the sun set over the Cape. In the spring or the fall enjoy a wood burning fire in the floor to ceiling fireplace in the living room. There is private parking for 3 cars. We hope you will enjoy this home as much as we do when we move in for the quiet winter months. Now onto the beaches...
The Beaches-
Town of Barnstable beaches are excellent. We provide a resident pass to all beaches so you will not have to pay parking and you will be admitted to all the beaches. Here are our suggestions:
1) Dowses Beach - in Osterville. About 20 minutes from the Pond House.
This beach is a "10". It's clean, you can swim here and the sand is nice.
It's salt water and on Nantucket Sound, so the waves are really not big at all. Perfect for kids. The toilet and bathhouse facilities are ultra clean. It's located in a residential area with beautiful homes. The beach has a guard shack and a large parking area. It is only open to Town of Barnstable residents, so your permit will admit you with no problems. The kids can also observe lots of nature in the abutting marsh areas. And, the most important fact, other than a life guard on duty, is that the ice cream truck visits here in the afternoon. Listen for the music.
Do stop in at Fancy's Market in Osterville after the beach. They have upscale items and freshly baked breads and salads.
2) Craigville Beach- Same as above. Large beach. No real marsh area to view the critters. Only 15 minutes from the Pond House. The beach is open to Town and visitors. Stop in at "Four Seas" for the best ice cream in the world (even Jackie Kennedy thought so) on your way back and the old country store (great selection of penny candy) a block away.
3) Wequaquet Beach - 8 minutes. About 1/2 mile the way the crow flys. However, it's a two mile drive. This is a fresh water beach on a very large lake. Clean facilities and life guards also. This beach is best for small kids. Please note, this beach usually closes in mid August. So plan on going before August 15th...
For more information contact The Town of Barnstable Recreation Department.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : NOTE: ONLY THE BEDROOMS HAVE NEW IN-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Parking is available for ONLY 3 cars.
- Wood Fireplace : Only availbe for use in the late fall. No fires in the summer please.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen bed located in the Master Bedroom upstairs with balcony overlooking the pond.
- Double Bed : Double bed in private Master Bedroom downstairs. Also pull out futon in the living room is a double bed to sleep two.
- Bunk Bed : There are two sets of bunk beds in the Yellow Spiderman room. Can sleep 4 children or 2 adults. No one over 110 pounds allowed in upper bunks. These are NOT "bunkie beds, but beds with REAL mattresses.
- Convertible Bed : A futon in the living room sleeps two.
- Crib : Note- we do not supply the cribs. However, the upstairs master bedroom can accomondate two cribs.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Comedies and other films in the library, plus childen's videos for rainy days or before dinner.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully applianced with all the gagets. You name it we got it!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Including 3 types of cork screws! Serving platters, mini electric food chopper, blender, coffee grinder, mixer, etc.
- Refrigerator : With very large freezer.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : We can arrange.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : With extra propane tank.
- Deck/Patio : Overlooks the pond. Also separate brick patio.
- Balcony : Off the master bedroom. Enjoy your cocktail or cold beer before turning on the BBQ or read the paper before breakfast.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : The house is on a Pond in the "Three Ponds section of Centerville". Birds, turtles and frogs make it there home. It's not swimable. However, feel free to bring your canoe or kayak.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local service and free LD. Phones in many rooms in addition to a cordless.
- Free Long Distance : Yes, we offer unlimited FREE long distance calls in the Continental USA.
- Broadband Internet : Comcast High Speed DSL is available at no charge. Just plug your laptop in!
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi installed throughout the entire house and on the porch and balcony!
- Other Amenities
- All New in 2008, Expansive deck overlooking the pond, town beach permit, sandbox, kids beach toys, beach chairs and coolers etc, kitchen has all the "gadgets", binoculars for bird watching, activities book and restaurant guide, TV's in all rooms. NOTE: AIR-CONDITIONING ONLY IN THE BEDROOMS.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : All dogs and cats except bulldogs and Rotts. Please remember to bring your pet's sleeping cushions. Small dog bone treats are supplied!
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Yes, the master downstairs bedroom with no stairs to climb in the house is excellent for seniors.
- Kid Friendly : Yes, we are definitely kid friendly. Lots to look at in the Pond, salamanders, turtle, etc. and toys to play with also!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : The minimum age limit for a renter is 21.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Minutes from Ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket and Whale Watching, Deep Sea Fishing Boats, Outer Cape and National Seashore, Provincetown and Boston
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer . $1800/WEEK 2012 Shoulder Seasons $1200/wk
Weeks Are Saturday 4pm Till Following Saturday 10am. Off Season Weekly Rates Are
Less. Call. Weekend Rates Available Off Season 3 Night Minimum and 3 Night on
Holiday Weekends I.E. Columbus Day, Etc.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Ever since I was a kid my folks use to rent a house for a week in the summer on Cape Cod. Without the interstate highways it would take us a day to drive up from New York City. I still remember the places we use to rent. I now live on Cape Cod since 1992 and in 2008 purchased a home and converted it into a rental home complete with everything from linens to a fully applianced kitchen! I too want now to exetend to my guests what I did as a kid. I hope you enjoy the Pond House and Cape Cod as much as we do now!
Why the Owner Chose Centerville
Centerville is right in the center of Cape Cod and minutes to the beaches, eateries and other atttractions. You could not find a more central location to explore the Cape.
The Unique Benefits of this House
No question it's the setting which is nestled in an upscale residental area abutting a pond with lots and lots of life. Great for the kids to watch the turtles, fish or find the salamanders.
Property Photos
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- The Pond House - Cape Cod Rentals
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- View from Rear deck in Fall - Cape Cod Rentals
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- Smaller view and path of Pond House - Cape Cod Rentals
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- Livingroom recently redecorated as seen from top of fireplace
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- Masterbedroom decorated in white Rattan Furniture overlooking the Pond
Traveler Reviews (5)
Delightful Home
Guest: Carol
(Medfield, MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/17/10
The house was immaculate and well equipped. It is very private, and is a lovely setting. The owner is very nice.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.
Guest: Bill and Rebecca E.
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Date of Stay: 08/08/09
Review Submitted: 04/10/10
Thanks for the great clean place & for the terrific advice that we used to maximize our week! We went to the beach a bunch—we were very lucky to have a great weather week. All the best!
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Guest: Susan S. - New Jersey
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Date of Stay: 10/02/09
Review Submitted: 04/10/10
This is a very “friendly” hide-away, clean and stocked for every guest. I appreciated your “tips”, verbal and written on how best to enjoy my time in your home and on the Cape. Very peaceful, very quiet, very welcoming.
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