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Lakefront Cottage in Eastham, near ocean and Bay

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View from deck of Castaway Cottage
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage in Eastham, near ocean and Bay

This charming Outer Cape cottage on Minister's Pond has been completely renovated and features a wood-burning fireplace. Part of the Nauset Haven condo complex, "Castaway Cottage" shares a private, sandy beach which includes the use of rowboats, dock and swimming platform, a play area for kids, horseshoe court and game room. The cottage is very close to the famous Cape Cod bike trail, Cape Cod National Seashore, and Cape Cod Bay.

Enjoy the view of 23-acre Minister's Pond, as well as great restaurants and shopping in Eastham, Orleans, Chatham, Wellfleet, Provincetown, and other great Cape Cod towns! Thank you for checking us out!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number c0258700860
Property # 4615306
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Eastham

Located in Eastham, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Edward Penniman House and Barn and Cape Escape Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Eastham, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Schoolhouse Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salt Pond Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Eastham Windmill - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Town Cove Tap House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wellfleet Shellfish Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage in Eastham, near ocean and Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Cottage in Eastham, near ocean and Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage in Eastham, near ocean and Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage in Eastham, near ocean and Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage in Eastham, near ocean and Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cape Cod National Seashore and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cape Cod Beaches. Salt Pond Visitor Center and Eastham Windmill are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous and nice owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great location

loved being right on the pond
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren L.

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

Great property

Perfect cottage on pond. Bike ride to all
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you Darren!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen a.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

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

Cabin by the Water in Eastham, Cape Cod

Matt was a great host and the listing was accurate. It is a nice cabin overlooking Minister Pond, very peaceful. There were ants inside, but this is to expected for the location. The bed was comfy and the cable access was nice too. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Cute little cottage

The cottage was really cute and clean. There was a bit of a problem when checking in, but Matt was responsive when I needed to call him. The view off the back deck was wonderful. So many birds to watch. Great location the the national seashore beaches and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

vacation

It was very nice except the toilet was loose from the floor and the TV and internet didn't work
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Tiny but comfortable

Very nice place. It’s quite tiny, but as a solo traveler it was very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped. There were a couple of minor technical glitches (broken window cranks, stuck drain mechanism in bathroom sink) but Matt was very responsive. I would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi G.

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

Peace and Birdsong

I had a great stay in this adorable cabin. Comfy and well supplied. I did not need to run out to get anything. It was neat and tidy, the bed was very comfy. I enjoyed the TV at night, the pond every day and all the nearby beaches. (I missed a few so I have to come back) The local take outs were great, and within a short drive. I had a National Parks pass for the National seashore , and hit the local beaches after 4 when they have no $30 fee.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Sweet cabin, no Wi-Fi

Location was great. Cabin was sweet and somewhat rustic. Wi-Fi had been promised in the booking but we never had Wi-Fi. Property manager said he would remedy that but it didn't happen and there was minimal communication about it. Also we got minimal info ahead about what we needed to bring. You have to bring your own sheets and towels, but it was not mentioned in any of the information. Otherwise it's on a beautiful little pond with a beach a short walk from the cabin, a nice little back deck for meals overlooking the water. Close to the bike trail and convenient to many beaches. Was mostly clean and very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri-Lee R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cottage was cute with a deck and pretty water views. It was on a pond with access to boats and swimming nearby. Unfortunately there was no cable or streaming for tv or WiFi access. I think I might have been charged a cleaning fee as part of the rental charge. If so it should be reimbursed because it was not very clean. I found myself cleaning. The owner was responsive to texts but did not address WiFi. There was air conditioning but the air conditioners were filthy so as a person with allergies and asthma it felt unsafe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

George G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My owner emailed me in July 2025 for an August 11 - August 15 stay to tell me there was an error between his schedule for rentals and the dates VRBO had posted. This was after I had paid for the week. My bank was contacted and a fraud claim initiated. I was planning to attend a continuing ed workshop and to stay in Eastham, as I have done before. Fortunately, even though my VRBO fell through (?) I just completed a virtual attendance at the workshop which was wonderful. Needless to say, this experience has left a very negative impression and, in the future, I will look to a competitor for a vacation rentals.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nauset haven cottage 1 Aug12-19/2023

No Host response to msgs or phone calls for 2 weeks before start - VRBO couldn’t reach him but offered a change – host did answer 2 days prior. Dirty pots, dishes, glasses & cutlery not clean - Cleaners don’t check. Greasy pots & rack above stove nearly fell off wall – had to fix. BR blind broken – no darkening. Hot water tank quit 3 days prior – part arrived 8 days later. A/C won’t cool below 78F. Slippery floor rugs – we’re seniors – fall prevention. NOT a Happy vacation, very stressful. Rating 3/5 vs VRBO 5/5. Reported to host throughout visit & requested compensation – no reply. Never had problems with other Eastham rentals 2000-2014. VRBO must take up problems with host. Request VRBO partial refund in view of many serious problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra C.

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

Nice small cottage

Well located close to cost guard beach and nauset lighthouse. The cottage is small and can accomodate only 2 adults. The access to the cottage is not easy for people taking their bike or walking du to the main busy road accessing the place. It is very dangerous if you want to get out with your bike (no access to the bike trail which is the opposite side of the busy road). No beach sticker comes with the cottage which is annoying as all the beaches/lakes arround requiere a beach sticker unless you go by bike (but again the busy raod make it very dangerous). All in all, the place is quiet and close to nice beaches and lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jen M.

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

Nice little cottage

Nice little cottage. Perfect for a couple. Queen bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Russ S.

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

Cottage #1

The unit had enough space for just me but it would have been very tight for two people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Pond side haven on Cape

Cute and very well laid out cottage on a beautiful pond, yet seconds from Rt 6. Owner seemed to think of everything one night need. Bed was extremely comfortable. Outside seating was wonderful. After dozens of trips to Cape this was our first on a pond and a great experience. I do hope we can return in the future. Cottage is bigger than photos suggest. Perfect for two.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet location.

My husband and I spent a week in the cabin. We enjoyed it, especially the location and the deck. Would recommend that Matt consider offering a linen package to guests because we had to purchase sheets and towels there as we traveled from California.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari D.

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

Convenient Location, great view from deck, comfy bed.

The property was clean, the queen size bed was very comfortable, and it has a beautiful view of the pond off the back deck. The house is small, but for one or two people it is all you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

The well appointed cottage is prefect home base for exploring all the Cape offers.

The cottage is perfect for a couple and we enjoyed the lovely view of the pond and the close proximity to the National Seashore. This is a wonderful home base, with short drives to Ptown and Hyannis. It is a very quiet and restful place and Matt was extremely helpful in pointing out great sites like the sunset at First Encounter Beach...do not miss it! We will be back next visit to Cape Cod. Kelly and Bob Bexley, Ohio
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful getaway weekend in the perfect little cottage!

This cottage was the perfect spot for a getaway weekend to the Cape. It was so close to everything, perfectly located close to larger areas like Orleans and a little bit longer to Provincetown! Also close to multiple beaches and restaurants right in town, which is really convenient. The view of the pond especially from the back porch was so peaceful, especially since the location is so quaint. Some might not prefer the noise of the traffic from Route 6, but with the doors closed and the AC on it is completely muffled. I could go on and on but highly, highly recommend this place for two. Matt was extremely kind, helpful, and easy to contact as well which supports his high ranking on VRBO as a superhost! Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and Cozy

This was a nice time would recommend to a friend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianne H.

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

Nice waterview retreat

Cozy cabin with some nice finishes inside. We loved the view of the pond just outside - views from living room and right from the windows at the foot of the bed. You can hop right onto rt 6 to get anywhere on the Cape. Helps to keep front door closed if the traffic bothers you in the woodsy ambiance, but it's not too bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Adorable lakefront cottage!

This cottage was absolutely perfect for our stay in cape cod. Awesome location with views right on the lake but also easy access to everything via route 6. Super clean and well maintained. I would live there if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa R.

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

Wonderful and peaceful stay!

We had a delightful time at our cottage on Minister's Pond! The cottage was a perfect size for the 2 of us and the view of the pond was so calming! We took out the boats a couple times and though there were other families staying in nearby cottages, we felt like we had the whole pond to ourselves! Matey was super responsive and called the first day to give some extra recommendations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Matt Lvovich

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I fell in love with Cape Cod years ago when I used to come here with my dad. When I saw this little cottage, I knew it would be a great opportunity for me and my family to be closer to this magical place. I feel blessed to be able to share it with others.

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