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The Big House At Nauset Haven, Eastham, MA

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Entrance and Deck
Gas grill and outdoor shower
Kitchen and breakfast room
Eat in kitchen with island
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 122600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Room #1

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Queen Room #1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Queen Room #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Twin Room #1

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Twin Room #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Big House At Nauset Haven, Eastham, MA

The Big House at Nauset Haven is a quaint pre-Civil War era farmhouse that is fully appointed with 6-bedrooms (sleeps 12) and is perfect for families and groups.

The house includes a fully-equipped kitchen and a bright sunny breakfast room. A comfortable living room and dining room can accommodate 12 people. The first floor has a powder room off of the kitchen, two bedrooms, one being a master bedroom (King bed) with full bath; the 2nd bedroom has 2 twin beds. Washer and dryer are on the first floor.

Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a full bath. The first bedroom has a queen bed, second and third bedrooms have 2 twin beds each, and fourth bedroom has queen bed and a double sized futon.

Air conditioner units are built into every bedroom and there is a brand new ductless AC unit on the first floor dining room that will cool the entire first floor.

The house is equipped with highspeed wifi, a brand new 55inch TV in the living room with YouTube TV, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, books, games and toys all included.

Linens such as towels, sheets and beach towels are NOT included in the rental. A linen company can be provided upon request (The Furies in Wellfleet offers rentals and delivery).

Out the back door is a brand new platform deck with a large outdoor dining table and outdoor shower with hot water! Beach chairs and games are available for your use.

Shuffleboard, horseshoes, tether ball, game room and small children's playground with sand box complete the common area.

A short hop down the wooded path brings you to our property's private beach on Minister's Pond a 21 acre fresh water pond. Swim, sunbathe or fish off of our dock. Row boats available free of charge for guests.

The Big House is part of Nauset Haven on Ministers Pond; a charming lakefront property with 9 cottages (individually owned). If the house is not enough room for your group, you can rent a cottage as well- just inquire.

Enjoy access to the entire Cape from our location in historic Eastham situated directly on Rt. 6., 25 minutes to Provincetown, 5 minutes’ drive to wonderful bay beaches such as First Encounter in Eastham and the National Seashore. Also just minutes away from Orleans and Wellfleet with tons of restaurants, grocery stores and other shops.

Book your vacation today and enjoy all that Cape Cod has to offer!

Please note that state and local taxes of 12.45% will apply.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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
Property Registration Number C0017690860

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eastham

Located in Eastham, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, while Edward Penniman House and Barn and Crosby Mansion are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf and Orleans Bowling Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Eastham Windmill - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big House At Nauset Haven, Eastham, MA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Big House At Nauset Haven, Eastham, MA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Big House At Nauset Haven, Eastham, MA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big House At Nauset Haven, Eastham, MA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Big House At Nauset Haven, Eastham, MA located?

This family-friendly Eastham holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod National Seashore and Salt Pond Visitor Center. Edward Penniman House and Barn and Cape Cod Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved the house and it was great for family activities and hosting friends. The location was ideal allowing access to Hyannis and Provincetown. House had a variety of games, sport equipment etc. that kept all ages busy and active. Would recommend the property to friends without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cbragaw B., Elizabethtown, Ky

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

Wonderful family stay

Lots of great space for our family. Loved the back porch and nearby lake. Great central location near the national park visitor center. Perfect for us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Casey R.

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

Eastham Reunion

Wonderful place to stay with kids! Great communication, lots of kid/family amenities that make vacationing with little ones easier. Significant traffic noise; the house is located right on rte 6.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artur G.

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

Family reunion

We spent a beautiful week on Cape Code. The house is perfectly located to our favorite spots and places.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Great stay

Our 3 generation family enjoyed our stay very much. The pond is well maintained and was a great place for fishing, paddle boarding, and swimming. The house provided plenty of room for us to congregate comfortably both inside and out and the bedrooms were comfortable as well. It was well stocked with supplies and equipment. Lauren was quickly responsive to any question that we had. She was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

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

Great place for family with ages 5 through 17

Great location for bay beaches and Atlantic beaches. Younger kids loved the pond especially swimming to the raft. Both 8 years olds learned to dive. House was well equipped and comfortable. Game room with balls, scooters, Chalk for driveway drawing, etc., plenty of games. Only negative is, it’s on busy Rt6. Noise wasn’t a problem but we all rented bikes. Getting the bikes to the bike path was a little hairy. We had to walk the bikes, rather than ride with cars speeding, to get to bike path . about 1/4 mile. A great time was had by all 11 of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane B., New York

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

Charming home in a beautiful setting

Our group (grandparents plus two families with children) spent a week in this lovely home. The weather was ideal, which meant we spent relatively little time inside, but the house was comfortable and met all our needs, with a well-stocked kitchen and space to accommodate the group throughout. We particularly appreciated the ground-floor main bedroom for the grandparents. We spent most of our time exploring the area, and it's a convenient location from which to do so -- in addition to visiting beaches (by car and bike), we did a whale-watching trip from Provincetown, a fishing trip from Dennis and a sunset cruise and ballgame in Hyannis. While at the house, we were generally at the large table outside, eating all our meals, playing games, and watching the children play. The pond was a huge plus and a nice break from the ocean-side beaches; we brought paddle boards with us, and the pond was the perfect spot to use them. Lauren was highly communicative throughout, and provided an immediate response on a couple of minor issues. It is an older home, but given the size, location and amenities, we thought it was a good value and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Pottstown, United States

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

Eastham, MA Vacation Rental

Our extended family had a great time at "The Big House" in Eastham, MA this past week in every way. The proximity to beaches and other area attractions was just as advertised. The pond located steps away from the house was even better than expected with the younger folks in our group fishing and swimming there almost every day. Our family is looking forward to our next vacation on the Cape already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Perfect

Ideal location for us. The location and parking setup was extremely convenient for our large family. The game room, playground and pond made it extremely easy to keep our children happy whenever we were at the property. Host was outstanding and the house is setup perfectly. We couldn’t be happier!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

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

Big group satisfied

We are an extended family of 12, including 8 kids of all ages. The house fit our needs quite well, with enough beds for all, lots of games, books and toys. The kitchen was also well-stocked with necessities. 4 stars due to location feet from the main road and the fact that the property is showing its age - doors that don’t stay closed, sticky drawers etc. But all in all, we were quite satisfied and happy with the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Great vacation in Eastham

Convenient location and plenty of room for our family group. Very well equipped for children and adults of all ages. We loved First Encounter Beach for the kids with its warm water, and tidal pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorri A.

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

Family vacation

The house was very clean and comfortable for the 12 of us. We had plenty of room to relax.being on the pond was a bonus. Lauren was very pleasant and helpful. I would definitely rent her again,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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

Perfect spot for for a family vacation! Located close to many fun places and the lake was great!

awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy F., Madison, WI

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

Great family vaca spot

We had a great time and really enjoyed ourselves at Lauren’s very comfortable house. Plenty of room to spread out - large table outside and the bbq area were a big hit - as well as plenty of dining seating in the kitchen/dining room. The kids all enjoyed the TV room immensely and hung out all hours. And a fantastic location to boot - with the pond being a great escape! The only thing I would say is it was hard to understand the layout of the house from the listing...but all good!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Great house for a group

This house is wonderful in so many respects. Very comfortable for our group of 13 adults and kids. It has everything you might need, and the pond is lovely. The only drawback is that the house is only a few yards from Route 6. There is big deck and outdoor area in back to relax and play, but the noise of constant traffic is quite present when you're outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Betse C.

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

Family vacation

This is our second summer staying in the Big House at Nauset Haven. Our family of 11 enjoyed meals and games on the deck. The weather was perfect- we spent every day at Marconi. The house was large enough to accommodate all of us.☀️☀️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

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

Had a great time with family

Had a family reunion here and the house was perfect. Everything we needed for an enjoyable time. Lots of grilling and games. Plenty to do to keep us busy, and lots of parking which was a plus! I was a bit worried about it being so close to route 6, but once inside the property we didn’t even notice the road. Great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Good house for a larger group

The house itself was great - everything we needed. I didn’t realize from the online listing that the house was right on Route 6 and had very little privacy... The pictures made it seem like it was right on Ministers Pond and away from the road, but other than that it was a good house for our group of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

Great House

Renting was easy. Good communication with owner. Clean. Nice big deck with table, chairs and grill. Playground and toys for kids included. Access to a pond and row boats. Located in between Hyannis and Provincetown. Lots of beaches nearby. Wildlife sanctuary near by. The house is very close to Rt 6 so there is road noise all hours of the day. We had no issues and am very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Betse C.

Our extended family (ranging in age from 12-75) had a fabulous week at the Big House at Nauset Haven

The house is well decorated, fully equipped and large enough for the 12 of us. We enjoyed meals and games at the large table on the deck. Loved taking an outdoor shower after a long day at the beach. We will definitely be hoping to return next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Great location and beach house

We had two families staying in the Big House. We loved it! We were able to have a big lobster boil that we made ourselves using the pots and boiling ring provided. We loved the big new grill, the fabulous outdoor shower, the fact that there is fresh water for the kids to swim in. We had great wifi reception and a great tv. There are outdoor games provided, but the thing we did the most was swimming at the Coast Guard Beach which is right next door. We also highly recommend the Wellfleet Drive In Theater - my kids loved the drive in! This is a comfortable house with comfortable beds, sitting areas, and a very workable kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

The house was old, but big and comfortable. It accommodated 12 people very comfortably.

We stayed for a week following a family weddding in Boston; family and friends came and went. The deck was great for grilling, eating and board games. The kitchen has everything imagineable to prepare any possible type of meal. We loved the “pond” with boats, diving platform and fishing. Eastham is slow-paced and surrounded by other interesting little towns to eat and shop. We loved easy access to the National Seashore and Provincetown. The sound if the traffic on Rte. 6 in front of the house takes a bit of getting used to. We will definitely keep this house on our list if places to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kim M., North Easton, Ma

Beautiful Big House charm

This was a warm and lovely home with plenty of space for 12 family members. We had a family reunion with all different ages and interests. This home was perfect for dinners, deck reading and gatherings, bike walks, pond sunsets, row boat rides early mornings and sunset cocktails. It had a basketball hoop, swings and games to keep different ages of kids busy. The ocean, bay, restaurants and local attractions were all a quick drive. The owners were delightful, easy to work with and did an amazing job with the decor and comfort of their home. We were surprised when we drove up that is was located directly on route 6, but never noticed the traffic. The main living quarters and backyard haven was were it was at! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mary s.

Comfortable house for large group.

Perfect for a large intergenerational family. Plenty of space for all and the kids enjoyed all of the outdoor space for riding scooters,etc. The lake was fun too when you were tired of the ocean. Convenient to National Seashore.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Outstanding House in Eastham

This is the best house at the best price anywhere in the area. We have a large family, so the six bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and outside shower are absolutely necessary. The house is well kept and appointed. The rooms are spacious and bright. Lots of parking. The Wi-Fi, large outside porch and playground are bonuses. It's just around the corner from Coast Guard beach. We have been going there for 8 years. I couldn't recommend it more highly. Mike
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Lauren McCauslin

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We are a beach-loving family from outside the Boston area. Our two little girls love playing in the sand and tiring themselves out in the warm salty air.

Why they chose this property

We have been vacationing in Eastham for the past 10 years and decided to finally make our dreams of a Cape Cod house a reality.

What makes this property unique

With 6 bedrooms, this property is perfecting for hosting family and guests. It combines the proximity to the beach with swimming access on the charming Minister's pond.

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