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Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond

Lakefront holiday home with a water park, near Cape Cod Beaches

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Steps from Schoolhouse Pond, this Cape Cod cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy coffee by the pond in the morning, hike surrounding trails or swim your stresses away. Return to relax under an outdoor shower and grill fresh fish on the picnic table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond

If a true Cape Cod cottage is what you are looking for, your search ends here. Steps from Schoolhouse Pond, you can forget about having to drive to the beach. Enjoy your coffee as you walk around the pond in the morning, hike the surrounding trails, fish with the family, sun bathe, or simply swim your stresses away. After a sun-soaked day return to the cottage to enjoy an outdoor shower, head town for some fresh fish to grill & enjoy at the picnic table, then retreat to dream of another day of adventures at your fingertips.

3 miles to downtown Chatham
2 miles to Ridgevale Beach

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Yard not fenced.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0298670550

Property is also known as

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Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond Chatham
Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond Private vacation home

About the area

Located in Chatham, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. Adventure Chatham and Cape Cod Lavender Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Chatham travel guide
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Chatham, MA

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Beach. What a great beach! Big and gorgeous. Yarmouth's largest saltwater beach
    Cape Cod Beaches
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cape Cod sunset. Mayflower Beach in March
    Mayflower Beach
    24 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Caleb Nickerson House
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Chatham Chamber of Commerce
    4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center
    27 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • Drifters
    4 min drive
  • Three Fins Coffee House & Cacao Factory
    4 min drive
  • Kream 'n Kone
    4 min drive
  • Corner Store
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond located?

Located in the heart of Chatham, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Chatham Chamber of Commerce, Adventure Chatham and Ridgevale Beach. Cape Cod Beaches and Cockle Cove Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Quintessential Chatham Cottage by the Pond Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

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

Great home!

The home was perfect for us and our dog. Very well located and the owners were extremely easily to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone looking to get away to the Cape!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The location is amazing because you can see the pond basically from the front door. The house was clean, well cared for, and exactly as described. The host was super responsive and helped us with everything necessary. We would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the cottage on Schoolhouse pond road! The neighborhood was peaceful and great for morning walks with our dog. It was also well situated for going to downtown as well as heading to other areas of the Cape. The cottage itself is the perfect size for our family, and is clean, comfortable and has all the amenities we were looking for for our holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don M., McKinney, Tx

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

Great stay!!

Great location, welcoming hosts, modern fully equipped and very comfortable home. All you need for a great stay and hosts who quickly respond to any questions or issues. We will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karyn S.

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

Great Location!

Cute home and great location. Kids loved the pond . Great location on Cape, Chatham is a beautiful area. Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Great Getaway

Cute and extremely clean cottage with everything you need. Great location and excellent communication with host! Great Getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie B.

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

Beautiful experience!

Great location and accommodations. The hosts are wonderful and it's great to communicate with them if needed. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Wonderful place!!

Our third visit to this property and as usual it was wonderful! Each year the owners improve it. Always clean and ready and well supplied. We highly recommend this property! Great place and caring owners!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Perfection

The location can’t be beat. Cottage is perfectly updated and we had the best time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

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

The house by the lake

We loved it. The home was very warm and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Wonderdul

We loved the cottage and so did everyone who came to visit. The pond is perfect for relaxing! The little ones loved it. Whitney was so great and responsive when I reached out! The location is perfect…so convenient. Exactly what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peenak I., New York, NY

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

Great Home near a great pond

The stay was great! Listing was described as listed, a couple notes - the yard is big and has a picnic table which is great for lunches. Neighborhood is super quiet. Saw lots of squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits. On our first night got to see some tree frogs hopping around too!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time, very nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a great cape stay!! Comfortable, clean, convenient, joyful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Holiday weekend

This was a great rental for us..we usually stay with family and this cottage is around the corner from my aunt. Our whole extended family spent the 4th together staying in different spots in Chatham. We were very comfortable here and couldn’t have been happier with the accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga T.

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

Wonderful place!

Beautiful, quiet location by the lake, very clean house with everything we needed. We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

nikki f.

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

Chatham

This little cottage was the perfect rental for our family. It was well maintained, clean, great location, great neighborhood, and nice neighbors. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross and Karen E.

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

Cute cottage great spot

This home served our needs perfectly -- located near family on the Cape, close to Chatham, Harwich, and Brewster, and quiet setting. We are a family of four adults and while not a huge house, we were quite comfortable, cooking and lounging between visits to local family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edie B.

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

Home away from Home

We absolutely love the cottage and our hosts. They continuously go above and beyond to provide a wonderful stay. We will return next summer as it is a family favorite. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Lovely Cottage

Very cute, clean cottage in a wonderful location near Schoolhouse Pond. I think this would be an especially great place for a family with small children. Owner is very thoughtful and communicative. We rented this property two years in a row and are happy to recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Wonderful Cape cottage

We enjoyed a delightful weekend in this cottage. The property is clean, comfortable and well-stocked with everything needed. We loved being so close to a pond that provided great walks for our dogs. The cottage is close to bike trails, bay and ocean beaches, and the town of Orleans. It was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette F.

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

Schoolhouse Pond Road

This was our second time staying in this home and it has quickly become a home away from home. We have enjoyed the home, the neighbors, and the pond. We look forward to returning in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pia and William C.

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

It was the perfect getaway.

We arrived and the property was set up to make us all feel right at home. We have everything we needed and more. It was so clean and organized. In a safe, beautiful neighborhood. We enjoyed it very much and would recommend it for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Great cottage, Great location

Very cute, convenient, and thoughtfully updated cottage! The ad is very accurate, and if anything, it’s nicer in person than in the photos. We loved the small yard (especially with our dog) and the neighborhood is lovely and convenient to everything. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Great Stay in Chatham

Our stay was perfect at the cottage and we truly had a great vacation. The property was very clean and had all the amenities we could have wanted. Location was very close to beaches and to the downtown Chatham area. It’s also walking distance to a beautiful local pond! Communication with the property owner was fantastic. We asked to check in earlier in the day and received a response right away (they said we could)! I highly recommend a stay at the cottage! We are looking forward to staying there again in the future!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023