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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, books
Beach
TV, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Harwich, MA
  • Cape Cod Lavender Farm
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harwich Port
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Cape Cod Lavender Farm. An arcade/game room is available. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Cape Cod Lavender Farm and 9 minutes from Cape Cod Beaches
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Massachusetts

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1192 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0083741260

Property is also known as

54801

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven L.

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

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harwich Stay
Great location and comfortable. Meet our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

cindy W., Petaluma

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Massachusetts, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
Harwich
Good location. Nice porch. Basement a little musty
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Melanie S., Bronx

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
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., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harwich vacation
Home was plenty big enough for our family and the sunroom added a space for just Mom and Dad! Great location near biking trails and a gorgeous pond!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
As described. Convenient to area beaches. Had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing time
Nice pond and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place for a relaxing and fun vacation (bike, boat, swim)
This is a great place with great location. Everything is in good condition and the kitchen is well equipped. We enjoyed the table tennis, billiard and air hockey in the basement. It is close to the pond and we used the provided boat. The house is also very close to the bike trail and some really nice beaches with public access for swimming. The only reason why I gave 4 stars for cleanliness were the spider nets in the basement at the windows (the floors were clean) and in some hard to reach areas in one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Home
We had a very nice family weekend away on the cape! Lots of fun activities in the home and in a great location to enjoy the cape.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation house!!
Really enjoyed the stay at the house. Perfect place with family and kids...it is very conveniently located in the middle of Cape Cod. Would recommend this place to everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay!!
Very nice home. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
From start to finish the owners were very attentive and were quick to respond to any questions. The home was really clean and had all the comforts of home. The neighborhood was quiet but close to everything you could need. We can’t wait to visit this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019