Beautiful Waterfront 2 Vacation Homes as One. On Great Pond in Wellfleet

This home offers some unique rental opportunities. The first is to stay in the heart of The National Seashore on one of the most beautiful of Wellfleet’s pristine kettle ponds. The compound sits on a knoll above your own private beach on Great Pond-- pristine, freshwater, sandy bottomed, warm and swimmable in the Cape Cod National Seashore. It is surrounded by pine forest and is just a few steps down to the pond. It is within walking distance to the ocean (about 1 mile). The second is to spend a summer week in this lovely home.This wonderful “two vacation homes as one" is available to rent in its entirety for any week May through October. It is a perfect vacation spot for a large family, two families or a multigenerational family gathering. We call the original cottage the “Summer Side” and the newer house the” Big House”. There are 2 homes connected by a hallway creating two fully equipped vacation homes in one. One side is the original cottage. The other side is a newer, insulated and heated house. Third, in the off season (November thru May), is to stay in the insulated, heated house that can be rented as a 2 or 3 bedroom house. The price is about $200- $250 per night in the off season. This lovely home is only one of three that are available to rent on Great Pond in the summer and the only one available to rent in the off season. Call or email owner for details on availability and cost. The Summer Side is the original cottage and the Big House was added on in the 80’s. There is a total of 4 bedrooms, 2 and ½ bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, multiple decks off living rooms and bed rooms and a huge screened porch. There is lots of space for privacy or communal gatherings. It feels like that magical place where sky and water touch. For those who love to swim, this home is a paradise. A new wooden stairway leads directly to the cottage's private sandy swimming beach: ideal for swimming, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and kayaking. The pond is about 1/3 mile across and many folks “swim laps” daily. There is a kayak, a canoe, and an inflated rubber boat for you to enjoy. Also, there is a raft that is anchored about 40 feet from the shore which is a fun place for kids to play and adults to sunbath. The Summer Side was originally built in the 1920s as a Girl Scout camp. It is the original cottage that is now connected to the Big House. It is closed up in the off season because it isn’t insulated. It has been renovated and expanded through the years by its owners. It is now a semi-detached 2 bedroom cottage. It is more rustic than the Big House as the only shower is outside and there is no land line or TV. There is wireless internet. The light-filled Queen master- bedroom has glass sliders on two sides leading to a private deck that faces the morning sunrise (a favorite place for breakfast, reading, sunbathing or just relaxing). The second bedroom has 2 twin beds. There is a fully equipped kitchen. A new gas log fireplace in the open floor plan living room/dining room/kitchen adds ambiance and heat on cool mornings and evenings. There is a futon in the living room for the occasional guest. A large screened-in porch overlooking the pond runs the entire length of the cottage. It is the perfect spot to have an afternoon nap or a glass of wine and dinner, or read a favorite book in the evening. The Big House is winterized and has central heat. There are more amenities here such as a satellite TV and DVD player, internet, land line and washer/dryer. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (one with tub/shower and one with shower), fully equipped kitchen, separate dining room and living room with gas log heater/fireplace. The king bed master bedroom has an en suite bathroom. There are sliding doors that open onto a private deck. The second bedroom has 2 twin beds. The sun filled living room has sliding doors across the entire pond side that open onto a large deck. The dining room has wonderful views of the pond from three sides. You almost feel as if you are outside when you sit at the dining room table any season of the year. All of the benefits of Wellfleet (fine dining, fascinating art galleries, unique shops for clothing and jewelry, Bayside sunsets, clamming, miniature golf, iconic drive-in and flea market, nature walks, bike trails and ocean swimming) are within 10 minutes by car or bicycle from this lovely home yet it remains a quiet place of rest and renewal. After a busy day of ocean swimming or biking or gallery-hopping, it's always special to return to the serenity of Great Pond. The off season has many wonderful aspects to offer as well. There are always a few restaurants open as they rotate closing dates. You can enjoy Bayside sunsets and pond side sunrises. Beautiful nature walks in the woods or bay or ocean, are within 10 minutes by car or bicycle from this lovely home. Curl up by the fireplace with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy a peaceful day by the pond. Please call or email owner with questions.