A little corner of paradise, our private beach on Minister's Pond.
Location: Eastham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA (2 hours from Boston, Providence; near Orleans, Wellfleet) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Waterfront, Cottage, Cabin, Private Beach
KICK OFF YOUR SHOES AND RELAX-THIS IS THE PLACE! As urban creative types with hectic schedules, we escape whenever we can to "Castaway," our cozy knotty-pine getaway on Ministers Pond. In this corner of Cape Cod heaven, you can unwind in a beautiful waterfront setting with maximum simplicity.
"Castaway" is the farthest unit from the entrance to the small cottage colony of Nauset Haven. The grounds are attractively maintained and there is generous space between our cottage and its nearest neighbor. The other side borders woods, so you'll appreciate the extra space and privacy!
Enjoy Ministers Pond in all its changing colors and light from every room and the cottage deck. A few steps bring you down to a private beach where you can swim, sunbathe on the floating dock, or take one of the rowboats for your own private cruise or freshwater fishing.
Location! Location! Location! We are just 1/4 mile from the National Seashore Visitor Center at Salt Pond with its spectacular trails, dunes, and fabulous Coast Guard Beach (voted #1 ocean beach on Cape Cod). Rent a bicycle and take a spin on the Cape's famous Rail Trail between Wellfleet and Brewster, or take the Seashore Trail directly to Coast Guard Beach. Sightseeing, birdwatching, canoeing/kayaking, beachcombing, off-beat and fun shopping, miniature golf, drive-in movies, antiquing, great seafood and local cuisine: it's all right here.
The living room has sliding glass doors to the deck, a fireplace, and a convertible full-size futon sofa. The deck is furnished with a table and chairs. The bedroom has a full-size bed with direct pond view through the large window. The kitchen is equipped with a four-burner gas stove, frig, microwave, toaster-oven, coffeemaker, blender, standard cookware, dishware and utensils. The renovated bathroom has a vanity and shower. There is AC for summer and wood-burning fireplace and propane heat for cool weather. A Weber charcoal grill is available for outdoor use.
Just bring linens and towels and get ready to relax and enjoy the best of Cape Cod! (Note: If you are traveling by air, we can arrange for linens and towels to be provided for a $25 surcharge.)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : window unit
- Linens Provided : $25 surcharge for linen service. Includes sheets and pillowcases for the bed and bath towels. Must be requested in advance.
- Off Street Parking : one assigned parking space at the cottage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : A large paved lot is available at the entrance to Nauset Haven on Ministers Pond
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed : New bed (2010)
- Convertible Bed : Futon sofa folds into a full-size bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Comcast basic cable provided.
- DVD
- Video Library : various DVDs of movies available
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Apartment-size 4-burner gas stove with oven, broiler.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All basic utensils, cookware provided.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Weber kettle grill
- Deck/Patio : Pondside deck with table and chairs provided.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Cottage directly on Ministers Pond. Excellent swimming beach and floating dock with rowboats and lifejackets provided for renters.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Good wireless coverage of cottage area. No password needed.
- Other Amenities
- Propane space heater on thermostat, electric coffeemaker and toaster-oven, extra pillows and blankets, outdoor furniture and hammock
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Sorry, renters may not bring pets. Condo association rules.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Only outdoors, please.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- On-Site Pond Swimming from Sandy Beach and Dock, Free Rowboats, Volleyball/Badminton, B-ball hoop, and shared Playground/Game Room for Kids. Nearby National Seashore offers Bike Trails, Ocean and Freshwater Beaches, Whale Watching, National Audubon Soc. Reserve for Birders
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Weeks (July 21-August 18)... $1000/wk.
High Season (weekly rentals only, June 30-July 21; August 18-Sept. 8...$950/wk.
Off Season (May 19-June 30; Sept.8-Oct.13)... $800/wk.
Weekends (Off Season only, not including Holiday weekends)...$100-$150/night.
$25 surcharge for sheets, pillowcases and towels provided (by request only).
10% discount for multi-week rentals.
50% rental deposit required to reserve; balance due 30 days before visit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Pondfront Cottage Offers Charm and Privacy--Jul/Aug Going Fast
Year Purchased: 2004
Entrance to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Visitor Center has exhibits, tours, maps and hiking trails. Also, shuttles run from the Visitor Center to the beach, as well as the Flex bus serving the Cape. Only 1/4 mile walk from the cottage, on Nauset Road.
Little Capistrano Bike Rentals located here. An easy walk from the cottage and on the Cape Cod Rail Trail that goes from Brewster to Wellfleet.
Owner's Map of Eastham
Both co-owners of Castaway Cottage were professors in the Boston area and regular Cape visitors for over 25 years before purchasing the cottage. Our love for the Cape's unique combination of nature, culture and history only grows with time and we respect the care that the towns have taken not to overdevelop the Cape or build high-density resorts. The creation of the National Seashore in 1962 was so farsighted. You can really step back in time here and find old-fashioned simplicity. We discovered this jewel of a cottage by accident while visiting a friend and were hopelessly smitten! It is so convenient to everything, yet tucked away down a hidden road that can't be seen from the highway. It's the tranquility and natural beauty of the setting that immediately invites relaxation and provides a feeling of well-being. We hope you'll enjoy "Castaway" and experience what it is about the Cape that has kept us hooked all these years!
Property Photos
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- A little corner of paradise, our private beach on Minister's Pond. - Eastham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts Cottage Rental
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- "Castaway" cottage on Ministers Pond. Note the spacious grounds! - Eastham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts Cottage Rental
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- Lie in bed and enjoy the spectacular pond view out the large window! - Eastham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts Cottage Rental
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- Knotty pine, southwest decor, fireplace, sliding doors lead directly to the deck
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- Fully equipped kitchen; bath with vanity and shower.
Traveler Reviews (18)
We always find something new to discover
Guest: Nancy and Mike
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Date of Stay: 08/11/11
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
Another great vacation--our third time at Castaway. Always finding something new to enjoy, this time we found a great pie place in Chatham, "Marie's Home Made." Try the Razzleberry--delicious!!!
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Instant tranquility
Guest: Dave and Linda
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Date of Stay: 05/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
Thank you for providing such a lovely, cozy getaway so we could celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary without the kids. Everything here, for the decor to the view of the pond, was perfect! We felt instantly relaxed the moment we arrived. We enjoyed breakfast on the deck, reading in the sunshine, a warm fire on damp evenings, movie night, birds in flight filling the air with song. It was easy to cook in the kitchen with all the supplied cookware, utensils, etc. Hope to come back soon.
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Readers Take Note--Great cottage library
Guest: Paula and Richard
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Date of Stay: 09/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
A lovely week on Ministers Pond, enjoying the crisp fall weather. For us, a highlight was the cottage "library," especially older volumes like E.B. White's Humor Collection and "Cape Coddities." Made it hard to get out the door to the beaches!
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Wonderful people and peaceful relaxation
Guest: Nancy and Meke (and Elodie)
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Date of Stay: 09/10/10
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
What an awesome place! We've been here eight days and every day has been great. When we were here before, there wasn't a deck. We loved it then and even more now; I am permanently glued to that deck--great view, very peaceful and wonderful people here. Our granddaughter had lots of friends to play and swim with. The cottages is a home away from home: peaceful, relaxing and just perfect. Loved First Encounter Beach--especially for sunsets. We will definitely be coming back.
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Thanks for the memories
Guest: Mandy and Vince
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Date of Stay: 08/20/10
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
We enjoyed a delightful week in your quaint and cozy little cabin--my husband and 20-month-year-old daughter have many fond memories to go home with. This was our first visit to Cape Cod and we're definitely coming back! You have equipped this cottage in such complete ways and the decor is charming. Thanks for the memories!
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We felt right at home
Guest: Joni and David
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Date of Stay: 10/11/09
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
Thank you for the relaxing cottage. What a wonderful time to be here (October). Cool and breezy, but we had the beaches to ourselves, parking lots were empty and a cozy cottage to come back to. (Watch out for parking tickets in P'Town!) What a wonderful cottage. You've decorated the place well and provided all the essentials. We felt right at home. This was our first trip east (from Colorado), but it won't be our last.
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Perfect balance of nature and culture
Guest: Sherry and Michael
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Date of Stay: 06/22/09
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
The cabin is adorable, comfortable and equipped for everything possible. We hiked through Nauset Marsh and to Jeremy Point and a few other places. Saw almost 30 different species of birds! Looked at the stars on a moonless night at the beach. Went shopping in P'Town and found lots of good food. At the top of the list of surprises was a production of the "Bald Soprano" in Wellfleet. Perfect balance of nature and culture. Thanks so much.
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Less than great weather? No problem!
Guest: Chan and Tay
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Date of Stay: 06/15/09
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
We enjoyed our spring weekend getaway here very much. Despite the cool rainy weather, we found so many fun things to do in the area: mini-golfing, Provincetown, and scenic walks on the beach...who could ask for a better weekend? I certainly can't.
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Waves, tides and osprey sitings
Guest: Grace and Dan
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Date of Stay: 08/22/08
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
We loved the CastAway! It was very comfortable and just right for us. Cape Cod is GREAT. We saw a huge storm wave across the peninsula while we were in Highland Lighthouse--very dramatic! The tidal change at First Encounter Beach and Nauset Marsh is unbelievable! Osprey were checking out Ministers Pond and we enjoyed treats from Friendly Fisherman and Nauset Ice Cream. The Audubon Society trails in Wellfleet are highly recommended! Thanks for sharing your cottage!
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Swimming, Sunny Days, and Sandcastles
Guest: Joe and Pam
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Date of Stay: 08/09/08
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
What a beautiful place! We had a great time with Paul, our son, over the two weeks here. Lots of swimming, sunny days and sandcastles. Hope to be back soon. Thank you for preparing detailed welcome materials prior to the visit, too!
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