Vacation Rentals by Owner

We always find something new to discover

Guest: Nancy and Mike
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Guest: Grace and Dan
Date of Stay: 08/07/08 Review Submitted: 08/06/08

We loved Castaway! Saw a huge storm move across the peninsula while we were in Highland Lighthouse--really dramatic! The tidal change at First Encounter Beach and Nauset Marsh is incredible! Osprey were checking out Ministers Pond. Thanks for the good reading lights--a rarity in most rentals!

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Home Away From Home!

Guest: Tom and Stephanie
Date of Stay: 07/05/08 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

We had a great time at Castaway while I was attending the Cape Cod Institute. The cottage became our home-away-from-home with great early mornings enjoying the calmness of the lake with a cup of coffee, lazy lunches in the shade of the back (or front) yard and relaxed evenings after an afternoon full of beaches and ocean and sand, with a glass of wine. Thank you for providing the beach chairs and umbrella!

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Guest: Josh and Ashley Woten
Date of Stay: 06/30/08 Review Submitted: 06/29/08

We truly enjoyed our stay in your cottage. It was so "kid friendly" for our 18- month old! We could not have asked for more with the playground, boats, yard, etc. . .My husband truly enjoyed relaxing here after returning from duty in Iraq. We will be back!

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Guest: Olga and Abby
Date of Stay: 09/20/07 Review Submitted: 09/19/07

Thanks soooo much! The cottage was fantastic. The personal touches were awesome. The obvious attention to detail was very much appreciated. It was like opening a little treasure chest! The Cape was beautiful and we got much needed R&R. We even dragged my reluctant parents and they didn't want to leave!

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Guest: Dorrie and Jim
Date of Stay: 08/07/07 Review Submitted: 08/06/07

We absolutely loved it here. Your cottage is so nice and in such good condition. We've rented alot of cottages and this is by far the cleanest and best maintained cottage yet! also, you've decorated with great taste and economy of space. Your packet of information is really great, too!

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Guest: Barbara Hammer
Date of Stay: 09/16/06 Review Submitted: 09/15/06

What a find! The unexpected weather each morning delighting or permitting. The tree swallows, hundreds, beaks to the wind, perched on top of the bush branches near the Great Island Trail.

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Guest: David, Becca and Ethan
Date of Stay: 08/17/06 Review Submitted: 08/16/06

This cottage is a hidden treasure. I’m so glad we found it: the front yard, the view, the pond—you could come here and never leave and have a wonderful, peaceful time.

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Guest: Nancy and Mitze
Date of Stay: 07/26/06 Review Submitted: 07/25/06

We were here for two weeks and had an awesome time. The cottage is a home away from home! The view is fantastic and there aren’t words to describe First Encounter Beach. We went there every night.

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