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Chatham Cottage on the Big Pond One Mile to Ocean Beaches

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A wooden cabin with a porch overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with curtains, and a shelf with dishes and a ship model.
A single-story house with a porch, stone steps, and a small front yard.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a small table with a lamp.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area with white chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Chatham, MA
  • Place, Gallery Antonia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chatham Railroad Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chatham Drama Guild
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chatham Cottage on the Big Pond One Mile to Ocean Beaches

Get away and relax at our cottage on White Pond in beautiful Chatham Cape Cod. The cottage has a private fresh water beach, canoe, kayak and row boat. Harding salt water ocean beach is one mile away. Fishing, golfing, bike trails and downtown Chatham are minutes away.

Relax in your bedroom with full size bed, private bath, screened in porch and streaming TV. Your children have their own room with two bunk beds, a twin bed, bath room, TV and a private screen porch.

After a day at the beach you can clean up in the outside shower, barbeque your favorite dinner, eat on the deck or just enjoy your favorite beverage. There are six acres of private open area on the pond if you want to take a walk or your children want to ride their bicycles and unwind.

2025 SUMMER SEASONAL RENTAL JUNE, JULY & AUGUST ALSO AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT OWNER.





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House Rules

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

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Property Registration Number C1945639703
Property # 406243vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Chatham

Located in Chatham, this cottage is on a lake. Chatham Railroad Museum and Chatham Shark Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chatham Marconi Maritime Center and Adventure Chatham. Cape Cod Lavender Farm and Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Chatham, MA

What's nearby

  • Gallery Antonia - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chatham Railroad Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Veterans Field - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chatham Drama Guild - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chatham Bars Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chatham Squire - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Three Fins Coffee House & Cacao Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snowy Owl Coffee Espresso Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chatham Cottage on the Big Pond One Mile to Ocean Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chatham Cottage on the Big Pond One Mile to Ocean Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chatham Cottage on the Big Pond One Mile to Ocean Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chatham Cottage on the Big Pond One Mile to Ocean Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chatham Cottage on the Big Pond One Mile to Ocean Beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Chatham Railroad Museum, Mayo House and Hardings Beach. Cape Cod Beaches and Chatham Seaside Links are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the cottage! We particularly loved being near the pond and being able to use the boats. The cottage is well located. It’s really close to spots on Main Street and only a few minutes drive from downtown. Our host was very helpful, and went above and beyond to help us resolve a small issue we had with Vrbo
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first trip to cape cod ever. The property was exactly what we were expecting it to be. It was perfect in every way. The folks staying in the neighboring cottages definitely seemed like a mix of visitors and full timers and all were incredibly friendly. It’s a perfect little hidden area of land right off the main stretch of town that keeps you very close to everything yet still feels very private and quiet at the same time. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was simple but clean and comfortable.I enjoyed my stay. I don't think I would care for it during the summer though- too many people.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thank you Bart. Cape Cod gets really crowded during the summer months. Many people enjoy the fall. The water is still warm and the crowds are gone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location! Loved being on White Pond. And excellent communication with Paul.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A pleasant cottage in a nice quiet community. It makes efficient use of space with two bedrooms flanking a kitchen/dining room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thank you Patrick. I am glad you enjoyed the cottage. My neighbors are very nice people. We are very blessed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The comfy cottage

The small cottage was perfect for us. Better than any 4 star hotel we've stayed in. The full kitchen came in handy for sure. Had a great and relaxing time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Michael I am so happy you and your wife had a wonderful anniversary holiday at the 'comfy cottage'! Here's to many more!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Cottage

We love the central location near Chatham center, Bike trails, and Beaches in addition to the Kayaking and grilling available at the cottage. Cottage is well supplied with everything you need, and Paul is very responsive to any questions or needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quiet cottage

Once again I had a fabulous trip and vacation at the Waterview Colony Cottages. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, but within minutes to the beach. Great place as there is a lake on the property for when you don’t want to do one of many beaches. This is my 2ns year here and am so glad I found the gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Too Short...of a Stay!

This stay for our family hit the spot- the fresh water pond, which is larger than your average pond, was very nice. The proximity to downtown and beaches with having the feel of being off the beaten path was enjoyable. I would recommend this property to anyone who appreciates a historical camp, that takes adults back to when they were kids and enjoy it with their kids for a Summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family of 4

The cottage was perfect for our family of 4 (mom, dad, 2 kids (would be perfect for 3 kids too)). Had everything we needed and then some. Perfect distance to everything from the beaches, stores, restaraunts, downtown Chatham and Harwich, etc. Already planning on returning next year. Owner is A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great house for a family vacation

We loved this house for our week-long vacation on the Cape. It's perfect for a small family. The kids loved the bunk beds, eating outside, and having their separate screened-in porch area. The house was very clean and well taken care of. Having the pond nearby was a big plus. Communication with Paul was really easy. I highly recommend this house for a really nice family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you Mickey for your kind words. I am so happy that you and your family had a wonderful holiday at the Cape. Hope you have a great summer ⛱️ !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

It is so nice to stay at the cottage. Everything you need at your fingertips. And if you don’t want to go to the beach there is the pond steps away. The cottage is beautiful and makes you feel at home, very comfortable. Paul is absolutely wonderful and makes the check in process so easy! I am a repeat vacationer at the cottage as this definitely is a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
Doreen thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you had another great holiday. See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we were looking for

We were looking for a quiet, rustic, old Cape Cod cottage and we found it with Paul and Que’s place. It was clean, the area was beautiful a Chris and Jeffnd the short walk to the quiet, crystal clear pond was a favorite when we didn’t visit the area beaches. It was just what we were looking for. Thanks again Paul!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thank you Christopher!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great convenient place

The property provided everything we need. It's not your five star hotel, but it's a very clean and rustic cottage near ponds and beaches. The white pond is just steps away from the cottage. We spent a lot time there doing fishing, kayaking and swimming. The property manager, Paul, is super. One improvement could be made is adding a large TV in the kitchen/living area for family to enjoy together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
Barbara I am so glad you and your family had a wonderful vacation. I hope you made some good memories and caught some fish in the pond too! Your review was spot on. Our cottage is the old fashioned Cape beach cottage. No frills just fun. My wife and I like your suggestion to put a large TV in the kitchen for the family to enjoy together. We just have to figure out where. Stay blessed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Quick and more than helpful answers to all my questions. I have never been in a rental that was so well stocked. Everything we could have wanted for the week. Kitchen area is quite narrow but four of us did eat there once prior to discovering the porch with the table was so nice for meals. If you need the outside shower in the dark just take a flashlight .Two different heads, warm water and roomy. Nice little walk to pond with kayaks available.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thank you Jacqueline!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cozy place

I was greatly surprised when I arrived at the cottage as it was beautiful! With all the personal touches in decorations it gave it the shore feeling. The lake was 2 minutes outside of door and beaches. Less than 10 minutes away! Each bedroom has its own private screen house and there was 1.5 baths in house with also an outdoor shower! My gkids and I loved it so much that within 2 hrs we booked it again for next year! Definitely a gem! Looking forward to many more vacations here. Thanks Paul!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

Paul’s cottage was great for our family! It was close to town and the beach. Based on the listing, we thought the property had coin laundry on site, but we found out while we were there that it did not. The coin laundry is the laundromat down the street. The listing also makes it look as if this is a water front property but it is not. It is a short walk to the pond, but not how we pictured based on the listing. Besides that we enjoyed the cottage and hope to stay again! Paul was great at communicating while we were there and responded quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Charming Cottage

We had a great stay at this property. Paul was prompt to respond to my messages and provided a lot of helpful information prior to our stay! The cottage was just enough for our family of 4. Both my young daughter and teenage son both enjoyed the cottage and the pond. Swimming, fishing, kayaking right in walking distance was wonderful. The beach was a little further than I had thought it was going to be, as I enjoy walks while on vacation, and was hoping to walk to the beach. I did walk to the beach, and clocked just over 5 miles round trip the day I did it. There are sidewalks on the street, and a couple of walking trails not too far away. The town is very charming and overall liked the location on the Cape as it allowed for us to see some of the most beautiful beaches on Cape Cod, enjoy a trip to P-Town, and made travel in and out off the Cape scenic and easy during the non-peak times when we came and left. I would absolutely rent this cottage again. We really enjoyed it overall and highly recommend Paul as a host!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2024
Hello Amanda. I am so happy to hear you had a wonderful vacation. Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for the information on the distance to the ocean beach. We usually go to Harding's beach which I think is the closest salt water beach to the cottage. I will update our website to reflect the distance from the cottage to the beach. Nothing like a good walk to the beach to start the day. I hope you your family a have a great summer. Cheers Paul.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Very Disappointed

The property was very old and not very clean. The kitchen sink had a bad leak, there were bugs so we bought bug bombs and set them off, the shower was so tiny that a larger adult would not fit, and the master bedroom ceiling was covered in active white mold.. Due to limited availability, we had to stay or we would have vacated immediately. I am concerned about the mold as that is a health hazard and could be detrimental to a person with a compromised immune system.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Barbara, Good morning! I am sorry you did not have a nice holiday at our cottage. Obviously it was not a good fit for your expectations. The Chatham Bars Hotel is the nicest place in town and they rent free standing cottages which are beautiful. I recommend them to you. You have to make reservations in advance. I am addressing all your comments as I do not want to disappoint any guest. Everyone deserves a great holiday. Thank you for letting me know you were not happy with the cleanliness of the cottage. I called our cleaning service and bug exterminator. I told the cleaning service that one recent guest was not happy with the cleanliness of the cottage. She assured me she will make sure it is spic and span for all future guests. Both the cleaning service and the bug exterminator will monitor the cottage. If there are any bugs inside or outside I will know and the cottage will be serviced again. The cottage has external and internal insect treatment twice a year annually. The shower in the children's bedroom is standard size. The outside shower is over sized, has hot and cold water and night lighting. I am a 5' 11'' man I prefer the larger outside shower. It is lovely. Showering at night 'l fresco' is lovely. I called asked the cleaning service and asked if there was a bad leak in the kitchen sink. They assured me there was not. But I will have the the sink inspected and repaired if necessary. Lastly I can assure you there is no mold on the master bedroom ceiling. The ceiling wood boards have been bleached white in some areas by the cleaning service which has done an exceptional job cleaning the cottage in response to the Covid Pandemic. I can understand how a guest may misconstrue the white bleached ceiling boards as mold. But I can assure you and any guest that, as you say, "mold as that is a health hazard and could be detrimental to a person with a compromised immune system." is not at risk. I will have the ceiling boards resurfaced. You are right ... the property is old. It was built in 1929 by a Portuguese fisherman who retired from the dangerous occupation of fishing and decided to build summer cottages for Bostonian's and world travelers. The cottage is one of a handful of three season cottages remaining in the Town of Chatham. There are so few left that the historical society of Chatham has contacted us and asked asked us if we would like to our cottage to be listed as a historical landmark and be protected by the Massachusetts historical preservation laws. Once they are gone ... there will be none left. A period of simple living and summer retreat to Cape Cod beaches ... will be gone forever. As you have seen, by staying at our cottage and viewing the pictures on line, we have updated our cottage. We are still considering the historical society's request. Thank you for reviewing our cottage. I hope you have a safe and lovely summer. Sincerely yours, Paul Witik
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Family Vacation

My family of 3 enjoyed a week at this sweet little cottage in the quaint town of Chatham. Upon arrival, the cottage was neat and tidy as promised. It also included all of the amenities described in the listing. The owner was engaged and concerned about making sure our stay was comfortable, calling to check on us the first day. The house is situated in a small neighborhood of similar-sized cottages. We found the neighbors to be friendly and quiet. While we could not see the water from the cottage, it was a short walk to the boat dock. We also had easy access to Chatham and other nearby towns as the cottage is situated off a main road. The only thing we were a little disappointed in is that a construction project was started about 100 feet from the house. So, during the day we could hear the bulldozers, etc. However, the owner tried to make this right by contacting the town's government as he had not received prior notice of the project. The construction ended around 5 p.m. each day, so our sleep was not disturbed. One recommendation we have is for future guests to bring their own blankets as we weren't sure if the ones left at the cottage had been laundered. There is a laundry facility a couple of miles away, which we ended up using to wash the blankets for our stay. All in all, we highly recommend this cottage as a fantastic family vacation spot. Chatham was a cute as could be - one of the nicest towns on The Cape we visited. A+!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Sarah and Bill, Thank you for the five star review! I can happily report that our neighbors have completed their new home and it looks great. We took your advise and purchased all new linens and blankets for the cottage. They look nice and are comfi too. Hope you can visit again soon. Sincerely yours, Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pine and rhododendron charming retreat

We had a very nice weeklong stay in September with a young son. The cottage was comfortable and as portrayed. It was very peaceful and quiet. All you could hear in the mornings were some crows, the trees rustling and small airlplanes taking off in the nearby field. Some squirrels also dash on the roof so don't be spooked. The cottages are located rather tight to each other but we only had one nice direct neighbor. A few others had cars parked but we didn't see anybody. This cottage has a larger back yard than most cottages nearby with a sitting area, a grill and a picnic table. The front also has chaise longues facing a quiet non-paved narrow street just for this colony. The rhododendrons in the front must be marvelous in May! The kitchen was well stocked. The bed spreads and the wall paintings had a nice beach decor. There were some books and board games. The indoor shower is adequate size for an average person. The outdoor shower was royal (just bring a flashlight after dark) with pine and black cherry trees towering above you. The water pressure was good! The cottage has AC and heaters, neither of which we needed. The pond was so tranquil and the water very warm. Water shoes would help as there is seaweed. We didn't get to enjoy the kayaks. There are several nearby beaches with special characteristics, a few nature preserves and a wonderful bike path. We did a lot of Cape touring but one can easily spend a month in the cottage not venturing far. Paul was very communicative and he even delivered a kitchen item we wished to have. We would love to be back some day.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2021
Liza and Daniel thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you and your son had a wonderful, restful week at the cottage. Sounds like you had a lot of fun exploring the beaches and the local nature sites. Hurrah! Every season is different but fall has a quiet beauty and is peaceful. The Tea Pot you requested will be forevermore at the cottage waiting to warm you. I hope you will come back and enjoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay in the cottage, very quaint, clean and quiet. A short walk to the pond to sit with a glass of wine to watch the sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Vacation

The property was super clean and had everything we needed. We had easy access to the beaches and was able to do some fishing. We would absolutely rent this cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Cottage

We return to Chatham almost every year to stay at "Summer Wind." Our whole family looks forward to this trip. The cottage is comfortable, the outside shower is great, and Paul could not be better. We can't say enough good things!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
Mark thank you for your kind words! Am so happy to hear you and your family count the days to summer vacation. I did as a child and still do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Little Cottage

Our stay at the Chatham cottage was very nice. There was access to the lake with boats which was great for the kids. Perfect for small active families who are out and about during the day. We enjoyed our stay and wish it was longer
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paul Witik

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What makes this property unique

Summer Wind is a private cottage on White Pond, Chatham Massachusetts.
Off the main roads but close to the beaches and down town it is a great place for a family vacation or get-a-way weekend. Yes you can swim in the pond at the beach house any time you want :)
Cheers!

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