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Relax in a tranquil log home on direct lake front property. The Hermitage awaits

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A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large TV mounted on the wall.
A cozy cabin interior with a living area, kitchen, and dining space.
A wooden deck with a railing, leading to a covered porch area with a view of trees.
A rustic cabin interior with a large wooden dining table, a kitchen area with green cabinets, and a stone-tiled floor.
A wooden dock extending into a lake surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located on the lake, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 2 bathrooms. It offers lake views and features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure activities like kayaking, fishing, hiking, and biking await nearby, along with attractions such as Adventure Chatham and Cape Cod Lavender Farm. The property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Harwich, MA
  • Place, Cranberry Valley Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Chatham
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Lavender Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relax in a tranquil log home on direct lake front property. The Hermitage awaits

Welcome to a secluded log home on 4 acres of Walkers Pond! First time offered for rental 2024. Our home is not in a HOA or being listed by a rental agency. Tranquility and privacy await your family. Our home is located on a dirt road, no traffic and no deliveries. Kayak around the lake, take the canoe out for a day of fishing (bass and pickerel are plentiful) or sunbathe on the 40' dock. Bring a yoga mat and find inner peace while you take in the sunrise. Sandy beach area is Mother Nature dependent. Motor boats of any kind are not permitted on the pond. Two kayaks, a canoe and beach chairs are provided as well as life jackets and beach towels. Walk or bike the miles of paths on Hawksnest State Park directly connected to the property. Dogs are welcome! One dog per booking please. Grill some fresh local seafood on the new Weber grill. Relax on the 900 square foot deck (which has an oversized outdoor shower) or take a short drive to the restaurants, galleries and boutiques of the quaint villages. You can always find some live music at any of the area venues. For the golfers, you can experience a day of golf at any of the 27 public courses on the Cape. There are at least five 18 hole championship courses within a half hour drive. Enjoy the Bay side beaches with beautiful sunsets, especially at low tide, or the National Seashore beaches. Cranberry bogs, theatre, mini-golf and go carts as well as baseball are always popular attractions and all close by. The Hermitage offers the best of both worlds! Sunday-Sunday weekly rental applies to July and August only. You can relax at the cabin all week or take in all the beauty that the Cape has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
One dog per booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fires allowed on property.
Please have at least two 5 star reviews from other hosts before inquiring/booking. Weekly Sunday-Sunday rentals in July and August.
Early check in/late check out (when available) will be an additional $50 per hour.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0460651260
Property # 3708324vb
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

Harwich

Located in Harwich, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Adventure Chatham and Cape Cod Lavender Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Harwich, MA

What's nearby

  • Hinckleys Pond - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cranberry Valley Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Adventure Chatham - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cape Cod Lavender Farm - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Nickerson State Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brax Landing Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red River Bbq - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Seal Pub And Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax in a tranquil log home on direct lake front property. The Hermitage awaits pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Relax in a tranquil log home on direct lake front property. The Hermitage awaits?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax in a tranquil log home on direct lake front property. The Hermitage awaits?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in a tranquil log home on direct lake front property. The Hermitage awaits?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax in a tranquil log home on direct lake front property. The Hermitage awaits located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cranberry Valley Golf Course, Adventure Chatham and Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Nickerson State Park and Captains Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was just perfect. We enjoyed the location in a secluded and quiet lake area with easy and quick access to Chatham and Orleans other nearby towns. The living room area and deck were very spacious and comfortable. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and made every effort to make sure that we enjoyed our stay. This is a special property. We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2026
Emma and family were wonderful guests! Very conscience and respectful. We are so happy that they enjoyed their stay and would love to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fishing. Nice place to gather.Would stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun week with family

Loved the lake and all fishing equipment, very nice to have available.Kitchen well supplied. Outdoor space lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Log Home

Great freshwater fishing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Mark and his family were great guests! Very responsive and respectful of our property. Would love to host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility

The cabin is a rustic, private, tranquil retreat. Paddling on the pond and relaxing on the floating dock was great. The cabin was neat, clean and comfortable. Ken and Dawn were very attentive and accommodating. It is convenient to beaches, attractions and restaurants. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
Thank you, Loryn! It was our pleasure to host your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best family getaway on Cape Cod

Our stay at the log cabin was A+++ and we highly recommend it. The hosts were very responsive and provided detailed info about the cabin and area. When we arrived, the cabin was impeccably clean and exceeded all our expectations. The cabin itself is a perfect blend of traditional log cabin aesthetics and modern amenities – the owners have truly thought of everything! The interior is warm and inviting, with cozy furnishings that make you feel right at home. The open floor plan was an ideal setting for relaxing family evenings together. The wooded landscape and outdoor spaces were highlights of our stay. The large deck, equipped with a grill, was perfect for enjoying our morning coffee and our meals together with a perfect view of the water. We spent countless hours on the private dock swimming, boating, and soaking up the sun. The location of the cabin is fantastic too, offering a peaceful retreat while still being so close to local attractions and restaurants. We enjoyed exploring several charming towns like Chatham and Orleans, and visiting nearby beaches. I was initially apprehensive about the property being on a dirt road, but it 100% added to its peacefulness, and the entire family enjoyed walking and running on the trails right outside its door. The stunning natural beauty, comfortable accommodations, and thoughtful amenities made this cabin the perfect family getaway. We can’t wait to return and create more wonderful memories at this idyllic retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Karen, we would love to have your family back to make more wonderful memories! Thank you so much appreciating our much loved property!

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Trenchard

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We live in CT and have been enjoying this family home since it was built in 1973. We are so happy to be sharing this unique property with others. It is paradise for people and their dogs as well!

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. It's off the beaten path with no traffic at all.

What makes this property unique

Our home is so private yet so close to everything. It's in a perfect location for everyone.

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