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Waterfront Cottage - Adorable & Private

Lakefront cottage in Eastham with kitchen

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We've added a wall of windows, and love it!
Relax on the screened porch overlooking the pond. Plenty of room to enjoy meals.
Living area
The bedroom, with a queen bed, a comfy chair, and a little desk.
Another view of your bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Eastham, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod National Seashore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Salt Pond Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage - Adorable & Private

Spend your days exploring the National Seashore and your evenings at a sweet little retreat directly overlooking Minister's Pond. Just a short way from the National Seashore's Visitor Center and bike and walking trails. Enjoy morning coffee or meals on your screened porch or sit in your Adirondack chairs overlooking the water on your private dock. Comfortable and private, the cottage sits away from the main road and is a short drive to bay and ocean beaches, shops, restaurants and other destinations.

Located in a very private spot in a small Cape Cod cottage colony, this is a perfect retreat for singles or couples who want to have a great time exploring Outer Cape Cod and a cozy place to return to after an exciting day! We also have many guests who find it a perfect location for workshops/seminars.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised, as we are waterfront!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Sweep or vacuum floors ('broom clean")
Put away dishes - check that they are clean and dry
Wipe down counters and tables
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No overnight guests. No smoking or vaping allowed on entire association grounds / property and no candles per association rules.
The older fishing/row boat and small single kayak must remain on pond. Boats and dock used at your own risk.
Quiet times in early mornings and late evening. You will need, of course, to be respectful of our neighbors. Thank you!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number C0061280860
Property # 106056

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eastham

Located in Eastham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Eastham Windmill and Edward Penniman House and Barn are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Arnold's Mini Golf and Cape Escape Adventure Golf. Orleans Bowling Center and Chatham Marconi Maritime Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Eastham, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Schoolhouse Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arnold's Mini Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Salt Pond Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage - Adorable & Private pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Cottage - Adorable & Private?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage - Adorable & Private?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage - Adorable & Private?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage - Adorable & Private located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod National Seashore, Arnold's Mini Golf and Salt Pond Visitor Center. Eastham Windmill and Wiley Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at this cottage 2 times and we totally love it there. It’s quiet and peaceful, we love sitting at the dock bird watching and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Very safisfied

Well maintained and clean. Would definately stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Always a pleasure

Returning to Green Cottage on Minister Pond is always a pleasure. Clear instructions, a cozy cabin, and a view of the Pond make it all a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was a perfect location, cozy and great to come back to in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia C.

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

Cottage at the pond

Lovely tranquil space - a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second year we are staying here. Hostess very available to help. There were a number of glitches m, like couldn’t sign in to WiFi, the air conditioning stopped working. They were on top of it to fix it. The place is comfortable and in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

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

Pond and Ocean!

Another great stay in your lovely cottage. Enjoyed sitting on the dock at the pond as much as hanging at the beach! Kitchen well equipped to make meals. All the windows provide nice cross breeze, but AC works well on the really hot days. The screen porch also is a delight. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

A charming cottage

Cleanliness comfortable space on a Idyllic pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol Y.

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

Serene

Easy to get wherever we wanted, and then very relaxing and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline M.

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

Secluded stay on the pond

Extremely quaint cabin tucked away in the woods on the pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Another beautiful visit

We particularly enjoyed the dock and the rowboat and the screened porch. The exiting onto Rt 6 is a little scary, but we got used to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia C.

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

Comfy cozy cottage

Had a wonderful week pond-side at this idyllic location. The cottage is near everything but quiet & relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

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

Lovely cottage in a lovely location

Lovely cottage in a lovely location. Intimate setting yet convenient proximity to both cover the practical needs and explore Cape Cod. Kind and considerate owners. All you need for a perfect stay on Cape Cod.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

Quiet hidden cabin near everything

Knotty pine cabin overlooking pond near national seashore Woke to birds each morning Very peaceful setting Host provides kitchen basics - Only need to bring linens and towels
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thor B.

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

Cozy cottage get away

Lovely little cottage with good access to Rt 6. Just off highway but amazingly quiet. Great views of pond with nice breeze. Only used AC one night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Great little lake cottage

Small lakefront cottage in very quiet neighborhood but very close to everything. Great for couples. Breakfast on small dock. Ocean beaches, bay beaches kettle ponds nearby, and Orleans for shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Magical

Beautiful view of pond. Great location convenient for biking to Coast Guard ocean beach, bike trail. We love this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene S.

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

Wonderful week!

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the waterfront cottage. Comfortable for 2. Relaxed by the pond. Easy access to the CCRT. Would love to stay at the cottage again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J.

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

Serene

Cute and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Perfect Cape Cod getaway

This cute little cottage was clean and had wonderful views from many of the windows. We loved sitting on the dock, bird watching and enjoying the sun. It was pretty private with a lot of trees and foliage. The owner was very attentive and sent the check in info a couple of days before we were due to check in, which we really appreciated. We will definitely be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Wonderful week on Minister Pond

We loved staying at this cozy little cottage on Minister Pond. It was exactly what we were hoping for. Quiet, private and close to everything. Having the dock to sit on and watch the active birdlife was a joy. We would highly recommend this place for a peaceful week away and would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael j., Frederick MD 21701

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

Nice location for Lower cape stay

Perfect place for couples stay. Nice location close to beaches and restaurants on lower cape. Restful sitting on the dock reading and enjoying the pond. One minor incident but Linda was great at fixing it very quickly. All in all very happy with my stay and would repeat in the future. Thank you Linda.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Quiet little haven

Lovely little cottage on a lake. It looks just like photos. Air conditioning works well and the bed is very comfortable. You need to cross 6 to get to the rail trail but there is a marked crosswalk. Very, very close to Coastguard National Seashore, as indicated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

August 2023 Stay

Clean well kept cottage overlooking a small pond. The unpaved road to the cottage is a bit tricky especially in the rain but we got used to by mid week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Waterfront Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this comfortable cottage. We loved the screened porch and the Adirondack chairs on the deck overlooking the pond. We used the rowboat quite a lot and enjoyed watching the varieties of birds on and near the water. Like other reviewers, we found the entrance/exit onto Route 6 a challenge at first, but quickly got used to it. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Green

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We are a Franco-American couple who searched for a little gem we could retreat to ourselves and rent to others to enjoy.
We surprised ourselves by finding our little bit of heaven tucked away on a small private road behind the bustle of route 6. In a small, older cottage colony that is now "condos", we have great neighbors and excellent privacy. We picked our little cottage because it has its own private dock and was solidly built.

Why they chose this property

Perfect location if you want to be private but close to the amazing stretch of beaches that makes up the Outer Cape's National Seashore. Freshwater ponds and the bay beaches are also great for endless variety.
We love taking our bikes on the off-road path to Coast Guard Beach, walking to the Salt Pond Visitor's Center for our morning walks, and shopping (low-key and friendly) at Eastham's Superette or in nearby Orleans.
We also love the simplicity yet practical little space in our cottage, where we often cook fresh local seafood and eat on our screened porch.

What makes this property unique

Great location and waterfront at a reasonable price. Large screened porch overlooking the pond.
Perfect get-away for single or couple.
Old-fashioned style (knotty pine) but with safe features - new furnace, air-conditioning, etc.
Owner vs. management company so more personalized.

Languages:

English, French, Danish