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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Harwich, MA
  • Cape Cod Lavender Farm
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cranberry Valley Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harwich Port
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Other

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spacious home on Hinckleys Pond with game room, sunroom & quick access to trail

Headwater Hideaway

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With 1,200 square feet of laid-back living space and access to Hinckleys Pond steps away, this charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is an ideal summer getaway. Conveniently tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood just off Route 6, this vacation property is a lower cape escape between Hyannis and Provincetown. You'll be steps away from the Cape Cod Rail Trail, a 25-mile bike trail that expands across 6 Cape Cod towns, where you can walk, run, or bike daily. A neighboring retired cranberry bog provides a lovely oasis to enjoy on a morning walk. Take the complimentary canoe out for a sunrise paddle, then enjoy fresh coffee on the back deck or take in the sunshine in the beautiful light soaked sunroom. The house is minutes away from downtown Harwich, a quick stop for restaurants, grocery stores, and activities for the family with go-karts, bumper boats and trampoline park. This home is also less than five miles from both the bay and open ocean beaches.

Decompress in the light-filled main living room with an open concept, perfect for relaxing with family and friends. Enjoy high-speed streaming of your favorite shows across four TVs throughout the home. The downstairs rec room is stocked with board games, an air hockey table that converts to both billiards and Ping-pong, and additional sleeping space. A media room offers a cozy space to gather together and enjoy a movie. The spacious sunroom is the perfect spot for soaking in some sunlight while socializing with snacks and drinks.

Prepare your favorite foods in the airy kitchen with new upgraded appliances and all the gadgets you may need. Plenty of counter space makes it easy to prepare fresh ingredients and the gas grill out back allows you to add charred favorites to the menu. Gather together for a meal in the full size dining area, or alfresco.

This single story home houses three bedrooms with added area downstairs to rest and play. The main bedroom has a king-size bed and 32” flat-screen TV. The bright en-suite master bathroom is outfitted with a sparkling walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms have comfy full-size beds. One has a flat-screen TV and a desk. A pristine walk-in shower rounds out the main bathroom. An outdoor shower offers an open-air refresh after your sandy day at the beach.

Guest amenities include complimentary WiFi, a canoe, books, games, pool table, ping pong, air hockey, and a washer/dryer for added convenience.

This quiet neighborhood offers a central locale minutes from the Cape’s best ocean and bay beaches. Steps away from Hinckleys Pond for a quick dip, or meet up for a beautiful freshwater swim at Long Pond, just a quick drive down the road. The beautiful fairways of Cranberry Valley Golf Course are less than two miles away, and access to the scenic Cape Cod Rail Trail is just steps away. Explore Harwich's vibrant culinary scene in just a few miles. Downtown Harwichport boasts weekly music strolls on Main Street, offering music lovers a chance to catch free live music on Wednesday nights through July and August.

THINGS TO KNOW
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Massachusetts
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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0083741260

About the area

Harwich

Located in Harwich, this holiday home is by the sea. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and West Dennis Beach. Cape Cod Lavender Farm and Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Harwich, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cranberry Valley Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Harwich Port - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brax Landing Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Devil's Purse Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ember Coal Fired Pizza & Wings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sundae School Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious home on Hinckleys Pond with game room, sunroom & quick access to trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious home on Hinckleys Pond with game room, sunroom & quick access to trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious home on Hinckleys Pond with game room, sunroom & quick access to trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious home on Hinckleys Pond with game room, sunroom & quick access to trail located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cape Cod Lavender Farm and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cranberry Valley Golf Course. Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Bank Street Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Rosalea F.

Perfect for the 3 of us

Loved the layout. Kitchen was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Living area was comfortable. A/c worked well. Near route 6, so easy off and on.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven L.

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

Greatly dissatisfied in VRBO

The water tank went day two. Property owner very responsive. VRBO unwilling to give adequate compensation to cover our limited use of certain parts of the property and added expenses.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Margaret W.

I’d rather keep private

Loved the location. Need to dehumidify the house. It’s quite musty and damp
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark C.

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

Harwich Stay

Great location and comfortable. Meet our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie T.

Wedding trip

House was located perfectly for all the events- plenty of room and immaculate
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

cindy W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Didn’t work for us.

I am not happy with the managing listing agent called “VACASA”. They charged a high fee (a fee that was almost as high as the cost of the rental!) Somehow I missed that when I was booking. I am shocked they charged so much and I didn’t catch it until too late. (That does not include the VRBO fee and taxes which is in addition to the cost) so this house ended up being the most expensive rental of the summer, and it was the least impressive. We stayed in two other amazingly beautiful places. This house was not what I had hoped for and it didn’t seem 100% clean since there were some cobwebs (but I know they are hard to stay on top of). It had a slightly musty smell. However, the large sunroom was nice. It’s a quick walk down to the water but you’re not allowed to go on the dock, so just know that it’s only if you have a boat (which I think they have one for you in the garage) or if you go straight into swim, there is no beach or really a place to sit. I think the owner should find another property manager one that doesn’t charge the same amount of money that they are getting! VACASA made it feel impersonal. And when I called them to talk about it they were not helpful. If the price were lower it would have made more sense.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

kathy h.

Our special vacation

We loved the home. Was so clean and homey. Especially loved the 4 seasons room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Marsha S.

Served our purpose

The home suited our purposes because we needed wheelchair access, which this house provided. Pots and pans left something to be desired. The outside grill was so dirty that we had to scrub it before we could use it. Location, however, was really good for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Gabriela H.

Well located, well maintained home

The house is well maintained, has a lovely sun room and the outdoor shower was great. The basement was fun for kids to play air hokey etc. We appreciated that linens and towels were included. The house is less than a quarter mile from the CCRT, which was awesome! It's about 1 mile to Seymour pond on the trail. The pond this house is next to is really only good for using a kayak or swimming but it doesn't have a beach area.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Immediately felt like home

I stayed a week with my husband and my 2 teenagers. This property was amazing and I've already book next year. I like to cook in most nights on vacation as it saves $, and this kitchen was so well equiped I could have made Thanksgiving dinner. Despite being on a main street it is absolutely silent thanks to central air. House is immaculate, well maintained and spacious. Basement game room a bonus. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Loved this home!

Spacious, homey, clean and comfortable home in a great location. The sunroom and gameroom / basement were definitely 2 of our favorite things. More then enough room for our family of 6 and the kids loves the canoe and access to the pond. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Comfortable home, perfect location

This is a standard ranch style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus an outdoor shower. The basement rec room was a plus for our teenage boys, and even our adult son who came by one night. Central air was a lifesaver during our steamy July week. The large sunroom was beautiful in the evening when it cooled off a bit, but we still needed the fans which we brought with us to move the air. It really was an unusually hot week. The deck, while small, was really the only usable outdoor space, but our kids are old enough that they were happier away from us in the basement anyway. The house was clean. In reading older reviews, it seems the fridge, washer & dryer are new, and the dishwasher was more than adequate. We also didn’t notice the musty smell mentioned other reviewers. The house in neighborhood and came with restrictions around occupancy & parking capacity and noise. We knew this going in and planned activities with extended family accordingly. In the end, we me met several neighbors at the pond who were exceptionally friendly, which we don’t often find as short-term renters. The pond was the best spot to be in the heat! While no real beach, there was space to launch the paddle boards we brough with us and space to swim. The water was warm and exceptionally clean and the bottom relatively sandy. We floated and swam and found this part of our week to be most relaxing. The large and exceptionally clean garage was great for storing beach chairs, bikes and paddle boards. We did not use the canoe that was offered to us, but it was easily accessible. It was nice to have an out of sight place to dump our stuff after a day at the beach or pond. Location was perfect for us, half way between Brewster and West Harwich where we had extended family renting the same week. Bike path was super close – we rode bikes to Harwich center for breakfast. A path around the nearby retired cranberry bog made for a lovely morning walk with coffee. Overall a clean, comfortable, well located home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jill M.

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

Great Rental

My family enjoyed our stay. We loved the sunroom. The basement was a great feature. Plenty of room. Great outdoor shower. All of the beds were uncomfortable and should be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Great location for biking on the Cape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice location. Property in good shape, but there were a few rough edges -- nothing that we complained about except not having been given the correct WiFi connection to use -- a phone call did solve the problem.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Great little place

This was a great home base for our family vacation. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Perfect spot on the Cape

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: This place was perfect for our family of 6. The basement was a great hangout for the kids with pool, air hockey, ping pong and a retro music player. Very cool! The location of the property was perfect; Right on the CC Rail Trail for biking everywhere; right on the pond for swimming and canoeing; close to two different parks for pickleball, tennis, basketball, etc. The place was stocked with everything we needed and was clean and simple! We also loved the three season porch for afternoon chatting and cocktails! Only recommendation for the owners would be to get a basic ice cream scooper. We needed one!

8/10 Good

Emily B.

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

Good older house

We enjoyed our stay here however please know this house is older and not updated. Positives: great location with easy access to the bike trail and a pond right down the street. Comfy beds, fairly well equipped kitchen. Negatives: old, outdated decor, no real outside space to relax ( very small deck only with uncomfortable table/chairs), some rooms had a very musty smell.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Heidi S.

Fantastic location for both ponds, bike path and beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Staying in Harwich so close to a pond and the bike path was amazing. We had a great vacation. There were so many trails to run and we had a blast on the very clean pond with our kayaks and SUPs. The house itself was spacious and well stocked for cooking with decent cookware. In addition, the book collections everywhere are SO very great for rainy days. I wish we had dug into many of these rare editions and cool books earlier in our stay. The biggest two downsides of this house are: 1) older appliances and 2) mold/musty smell. Almost all the appliances seemed a few decades old. We often headed to the beach with wet towels from the prior day because the dryer was slow and made too much noise while we were in the house. The owner did hear this and let us know that he planned to replace it. The toilet tank had a rusted bolt and leaked into the basement, which we noticed upon arrival. The owner replaced the toilet a couple of days later. The A/C was priceless but, unfortunately couldn't cool the 3 season porch and basement, both of which had a musty odor. The linens and bath towels were all high quality and plentiful but don't forget your own beach towels. Like many cape houses, bugs and spiders were around. We did find mice poop and the owner was very responsive and successfully repelled the mice. I would NOT say this house sleeps 6, unless it is 3 couples. The basement is too musty to sleep in. All-in-all though, we had an amazing 2 weeks of R&R Cape Cod style. Thank you so much for sharing your home!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN G.

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

Very nice home and rental experience.....

All in all eveything was fine, however, there were no waste cans in the bathrooms or bedrooms. We also had a mouse issue in the kitchen. We had several cherry tomatoes in a bowl on by the sink and in the morning there we mouse droppings in the bowl and bite marks in the tomatoes. FYI the windows in the basements could use a cleaning, spider webs in most of them. I know these are minor issues but wanted to bring the to your attention. Thanks and we hope to be back next year! Thanks, Steve
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Good Base for Exploring the Lower Cape

Overall, the property did an excellent job of living up to expectations. The main level is as pictured on the website. We did not use the basement game room, so can't really comment on that. We would have used the canoe, but found it too heavy (for two seniors) to carry all the way to the pond. If you bring a stand up paddle board, there is a SUP cart to help you get your board down to the pond. But again, overall the house is comfortable and met our needs well. We really appreciated the fact that the location is a short drive from just about everything we could think of doing on the Lower Cape. There were a few glitches on check-in that could have been avoided if the management company had been more attentive to details before our arrival, but they were resolved in a professional manner and in a reasonable timeframe.
Stayed 34 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Maureen M.

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

Harwich

Good location. Nice porch. Basement a little musty
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Melanie S.

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

short review

House has a lovely location but not well kept.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Michele M.

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

Nice vacation

This is a nice home base for a Cape Cod vacation. Access to the pond was nice, but it is not waterfront and lugging the canoe up & down the hill each day is a bit of a discouragement for using it regularly. The central a/c was a huge plus during a humid, hot week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Glenn H.

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

Great location, nice house

The location is fabulous. Hinckley's Pond turned out to be even nicer than advertised, and it's a short drive to other ponds and to beaches on both Mass. Bay and Nantucket Bay; a little further to wide-open ocean. The house is nice--spacious and light, and the strong central A/C was welcome in the heat wave. It could use some upgrades, though. In particular, only some burners on the oven work, and the dryer is very weak--it took nearly two hours to dry towels. Probably because the dryer was so slow, the cleaners were not done when we got there; we had to wait outside for 45 minutes (and obviously that meant there wasn't the nice long break with the house empty that one wants during a pandemic). The management company was responsive to texts (but don't try calling; you'll be on hold for a very long time). Overall a great place to rent, marred by a few glitches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

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