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Private Cottage on Kinnacum Pond (1646)

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A cozy room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster.
A wooden staircase leading to a house surrounded by trees.
A room with two single beds, wooden walls, and a small table with a lamp.
A small wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees. There are several Adirondack chairs and a small table on the porch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cape Cod National Seashore
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Wellfleet, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cahoon Hollow Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Cottage on Kinnacum Pond (1646)

Escape to a simpler time at this quintessential Cape Cod summer cottage, tucked away in the heart of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Down a rugged, 0.6-mile wooded dirt road (SUV suggested), this charming 1,300-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage offers the rare opportunity to truly unplug, slow down, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Surrounded by woods and sitting beside a private kettle pond, the setting is peaceful, private, and wonderfully rustic. Spend your days swimming in the pond, enjoying the outdoor shower, or wandering through the woods to the ocean bluff to take in sweeping views and breathe in the salty Cape air. Ocean beaches, additional ponds, and Wellfleet Center are all about a 10-minute drive away.

This is Cape Cod at its most natural and unspoiled. There is no internet or Wi-Fi, and cell service can be spotty depending on your carrier (land line available). There is also no air conditioning. Instead, open the windows, listen to the birds, take a swim, and enjoy the kind of quiet that is getting harder and harder to find. Think less screen time and more summertime, live like it's 1993!

The cottage is accessed by a rugged, wooded dirt road, so an SUV is recommended. Please enter from Gross Hill Road, not Long Pond Road.

Linens are provided. Short getaways are available with an additional cleaning fee, or save the cleaning fee by staying 7 or more consecutive nights. An administrative fee and applicable taxes may apply.

If you're looking for luxury and modern conveniences, this may not be the right fit. But if you're looking for rustic charm, privacy, nature, and a true Cape Cod escape, this special cottage offers a chance to get away from it all and reconnect with what matters.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0240213180
Property # 9445788
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

About the area

Wellfleet

Wellfleet is home to this holiday home. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Jobi Pottery and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Wellfleet, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cahoon Hollow Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gull Pond - 9 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 10 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Newcomb Hollow Beach - 10 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beachcomber - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moby Dick’s - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage on Kinnacum Pond (1646) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Cottage on Kinnacum Pond (1646)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage on Kinnacum Pond (1646)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage on Kinnacum Pond (1646)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage on Kinnacum Pond (1646) located?

Situated in Wellfleet, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lecount Hollow Beach, Cape Cod Beaches, and Cape Cod National Seashore. Gull Pond and Cahoon Hollow Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Superb

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely, peaceful, quiet.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found the property lovely, peaceful, and quiet. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to maintaining these qualities to ensure you have a pleasant vacation experience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future! CA
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely, peaceful, quiet.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found the property lovely, peaceful, and quiet. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to maintaining these qualities to ensure you have a pleasant vacation experience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future! CA
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kinnecum Pond

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gorgeous place, difficult to get in and out. Overall, a trip back one hundred years. The kids loved it.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2022
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are delighted to hear your family enjoyed their vacation home. We hope you will return soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kinnecum Pond

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gorgeous place, difficult to get in and out. Overall, a trip back one hundred years. The kids loved it.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are delighted to hear your family enjoyed their vacation home. We hope you will return soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beautiful location, run down home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I really enjoyed getting to spend time on the pond that only the house had access to and walking on the trails that crisscross the woods around it. The house itself was in terrible condition and was stressful to stay in, which was a shame. The response of Berkshire Hathaway, that they’d alert the caretaker, with no additional help was also disappointing. The house was in terrible condition. On the second floor there was terrible water damage. There were holes and bubbling paint on the ceiling with what appeared to be black mold or soot around the edges. There were chipping, peeling broken asbestos tiles on the floor with the subfloor exposed. The carpets and bathmats were filthy and one of the blankets on one of the beds was badly stained. Additionally, while they were upfront about the lack of internet, it was also a cell dead spot so the only way we could call or text anyone was to leave down the dirt roads and drive about 7 minutes out to the Main Street. Overall the condition of the property is a huge shame because the secluded location on a private pond was incredibly special.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad your family was able to enjoy what makes this property so special — the private pond, surrounding trails, and secluded setting within the Cape Cod National Seashore. We also want future guests to know that the maintenance concerns mentioned in this review have been addressed. The affected ceiling was taken down, replaced, and repainted. Fortunately, there was no water damage to the structure and no mold was found. The flooring has also been updated as part of the property’s ongoing improvements, and the linens and bath mats have been refreshed. As noted in the listing, this is a very secluded property and internet service is not provided. Cellular coverage in this area can also vary significantly by carrier, something unfortunately outside of the homeowner’s or our control. If reliable cell service and data access are essential during your stay, this may not be the best fit. For many guests, however, that remoteness is exactly the appeal. Properties like this — tucked away in the National Seashore with private pond access and very little connectivity to the outside world — are becoming increasingly rare. We like to think of it as one of those “last one standing” Cape Cod experiences.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Private Pond Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First, I'll address some things that might not be obvious from the description. Yes, the property is down a long, bumpy road that you will do better on with an SUV or other high clearance vehicle. We did it with a conventional minivan and VW Golf and did fine but if you're anxious about getting stuck you should be aware of that. Also, there is no WiFi and really no cell coverage. (Every once in a while a random text would come through.) So unless you have a sat phone you will be disconnected from digital devices when you are at the cottage. All that being said, we absolutely loved this place and had a fantastic vacation there. We had two kayaks (which are at the property), three paddleboards, and various inflatables all over the pond. Our kids had friends come and go and everyone loved being able to unplug and just enjoy each other's company and the beautiful setting. At one point three people were floating on the pond reading books. At night and frequently in the morning around breakfast time people just sat around and talked, in a way that you just can't do if everyone has a phone or computer nearby. You can walk from the house to a couple of other ponds (Spectacle, Long and Gull) and to the oceanside beaches, either on the road or on various paths through the woods. (Do a thorough tick check afterward.) And everything Wellfleet Village has to offer is only ten minutes away by car or 15 by bike. The house has plenty of room and is very cozy. It's not for everyone but if you really want to get away for some deep relaxation this place is hard to beat.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Dear Chris, We appreciate your kind words about our property and the fantastic vacation you had there. We're glad to hear that you loved the place and enjoyed the opportunity to truly unplug and disconnect from digital devices. We understand that the long, bumpy road leading to the property may be a concern for some guests, and we appreciate you mentioning that an SUV or high-clearance vehicle is recommended. It's helpful for future guests to be aware of this, although it's reassuring to know that you managed well with a conventional minivan and VW Golf. We appreciate your positive perspective on this aspect, highlighting the benefits of being disconnected and enjoying quality time with friends and family in a beautiful setting. It's heartwarming to hear about the activities you enjoyed on the pond, such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and simply floating while reading books. The ability to have meaningful conversations without the distractions of phones and computers is indeed a unique experience. We've also included the amenity of "No internet" for listings as guests are beginning looking for this type of retreat! Thank you for mentioning the tick check afterward, as it's important for guests to be mindful of their surroundings. Thank you once again for choosing our property for your vacation and for highlighting the unique aspects of your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another deep relaxation experience.-DM
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Private Pond Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First, I'll address some things that might not be obvious from the description. Yes, the property is down a long, bumpy road that you will do better on with an SUV or other high clearance vehicle. We did it with a conventional minivan and VW Golf and did fine but if you're anxious about getting stuck you should be aware of that. Also, there is no WiFi and really no cell coverage. (Every once in a while a random text would come through.) So unless you have a sat phone you will be disconnected from digital devices when you are at the cottage. All that being said, we absolutely loved this place and had a fantastic vacation there. We had two kayaks (which are at the property), three paddleboards, and various inflatables all over the pond. Our kids had friends come and go and everyone loved being able to unplug and just enjoy each other's company and the beautiful setting. At one point three people were floating on the pond reading books. At night and frequently in the morning around breakfast time people just sat around and talked, in a way that you just can't do if everyone has a phone or computer nearby. You can walk from the house to a couple of other ponds (Spectacle, Long and Gull) and to the oceanside beaches, either on the road or on various paths through the woods. (Do a thorough tick check afterward.) And everything Wellfleet Village has to offer is only ten minutes away by car or 15 by bike. The house has plenty of room and is very cozy. It's not for everyone but if you really want to get away for some deep relaxation this place is hard to beat.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Dear Chris, We appreciate your kind words about our property and the fantastic vacation you had there. We're glad to hear that you loved the place and enjoyed the opportunity to truly unplug and disconnect from digital devices. We understand that the long, bumpy road leading to the property may be a concern for some guests, and we appreciate you mentioning that an SUV or high-clearance vehicle is recommended. It's helpful for future guests to be aware of this, although it's reassuring to know that you managed well with a conventional minivan and VW Golf. We appreciate your positive perspective on this aspect, highlighting the benefits of being disconnected and enjoying quality time with friends and family in a beautiful setting. It's heartwarming to hear about the activities you enjoyed on the pond, such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and simply floating while reading books. The ability to have meaningful conversations without the distractions of phones and computers is indeed a unique experience. We've also included the amenity of "No internet" for listings as guests are beginning looking for this type of retreat! Thank you for mentioning the tick check afterward, as it's important for guests to be mindful of their surroundings. Thank you once again for choosing our property for your vacation and for highlighting the unique aspects of your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another deep relaxation experience.-DM

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