Cheerful Cottage On Pond w Water View, 5 Min Walk Bay Beach
Brewster Vacation Rental - ID 19784

My wife and I, son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren (6 and 3) thoroughly enjoyed our week at the clean and comfy cottage. Highlights were the deck, spacious backyard and short walk to bay side beach. Kitchen was fully equipped. Hope to return in future years.

I've stayed in dozens of cottage rentals all over the Cape -- this one ranks right up there with the best for location, visual interest and appeal, comfort, and overall convenience. It has the perfect blend of "Old Cape Cod" charm and unique decorating/modern touches and comfort.

On quiet Cobbs Pond in Brewster, it's a stone's throw from Rt 6A -- a five-minute walk to the famous Brewster Store, ten minutes from the restaurants and shopping of Orleans, and an easy ride to anywhere you want to go on the Cape.

The kitchen is well-appointed and comfortable to use. One note: while there is a garbage disposal, it does NOT have a dishwasher. That being said, the double sink makes dishwashing easy if you keep up with it and not let them pile up. The variety of cookware and dishware makes meal prep and service for six people (which is the cottage's max guest capacity) easy.

The living room fireplace is delightful for ambience and warming up on chilly spring or fall evenings, and functions better than most I've encountered in Cape cottages. The eclectic decorative touches -- stained glass here and there, the colorful trimwork, cool and varied artwork and knick-knacks make for something interesting to see in every room. But the best item might be the stained glass "nightlight" window in the kitchen! It throws just enough light to see where you're going (or fix a late-night snack) -- the soft colorful light is unobtrusive, and adds a distinctive and unique nighttime element to the cottage.

The large backyard fronts on a quiet, smallish, picturesque freshwater pond, perfect for easy and restful kayaking. A well-appointed patio off the living room offers lounging and hang-out space, and a screened-in porch with picnic table off the kitchen makes it easy to dine "al fresco" (and bug free) any time of day.

Lots of windows makes for lots of natural light! Bonus: sliders from the primary bedroom to the patio provide some nice air circulation any time of day or night.

Best part for you beach people: there is a private Cape Cod Bay beach just an easy five-minute walk from this cottage! (Bring your folding wagon for toting gear and/or little ones.) And when the tide goes out, you'll experience the famous Brewster tidal flats -- a perfect adventure for kids and grownups alike.

If you're renting for more than a week or have kids who go through lots of clothing/swimsuits/towels, it's useful to know there is no washer or dryer here. That being said: the nearest laundromat is only ten minutes away in Orleans, and that's a small effort to make for a rental that otherwise offers so much.

Dana (the owner) is great -- she's responsive, and easy to contact and deal with. She's right up the road, which would be convenient should any significant issue arise during a stay.

I give this cottage a 9.5 out of 10. As Cape Cod cottage rentals go, "Cheerful Cottage on Pond" has a LOT going for it!

We rented this charming home for the first time. The home is so nice and comfortable. The patio and yard are both wonderful, nice and quiet overlooking the pond. House is fully stocked, including the kitchen with everything which made it so so convenient for us. The owner, Dana, was very very nice and helpful. She does a great job on the upkeep of this home. We highly highly recommend this charming home.

This incredible rental just gets better and better every year! The September weeks feature solitude, quiet and array of things to do and experience during the Cape's early off-season. This year we hosted a dinner for friends on the wonderful patio over-looking Cobb's Pond while enjoying the gentle swaying of the trees while watching the sunset. Does it get much better than that? No! The host is always accessible; the house is incredibly well-equipped and it's the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate.

We loved our stay at Dana's cottage. We relaxed on the back patio, paddle boarded the pond several times, told stories and laughed around the fire pit with family and friends and unwound on chairs by the pond watching the sun go down. This place is perfect for couples or a family. We would love to rent again.

After over 40 years of memorable one week per year cottage rentals on Cape Cod, our now family of 6 adults has found the perfect place for the rest of our greatly anticipated continuing annual vacations on the Cape… now to be at this delightfully "perfect" cottage, comfortable and charmingly decorated, with a calming pond view and a very short walk to a wonderful Brewster bay beach, or back to the historic buildings and small town businesses along the dappled tree domed Cape roadway 6A that IS, to me, truly Cape Cod.

We loved it here, and are already counting the days until we come back again.

So many things to love about this place! Well-stocked kitchen and beach supplies, great fire pit by the lake for s'mores, a fun rowboat, bookshelves full of books, comfy beds, good wi-fi service. Charming patio with lounge chairs, dining table and chairs and lots of beautiful flowers, as well as an additional screened-in dining area with sweet twinkle lights. No washer/dryer, but there is a clothesline with clothespins in the yard. Dana is a wonderful host who is available but never intrusive, and was quick to refund our security deposit.

My husband and I and our 2 boys spent a week at your cottage - We were so excited to visit the Cape as it was my husband's yearly summer adventure when he was a kid - to say it was amazing is an understatement ! Location is phenomenal- my husband and son are both avid fisherman and enjoyed going out on rowboat each evening on the pond. The private beach in walking distance is beautiful .. the neighborhood is so quaint and such a perfect, expected New England vibe. The house itself is small, but perfect, everything you need is there !! We were so impressed and had an amazing week !! We are hoping to head back to Cape next year and we definitely would love to stay here again !

My girlfriend and I had an incredible stay here in Brewster just a few weeks after Labor Day. I think this was perhaps the perfect time to find ourselves at Dana's lovely house. Situated right on Cobb's pond with access to a rowboat and fire pit the backyard views would've been worth the very reasonable rental price alone. The inside decor was also lovely with a wide assortment of books to get lost in or learn from, there are a ton of cookbooks! There is also an indoor fire place for nights it gets cool. There is also access to a private beach which is easy walking distance from the house but it was a bit too cold at this point in the season to enjoy it much.

Dana was a fantastic host all around offering fresh cut wood for both fire places, an extra pair of sheets for the bed if we needed them on hand, and checking in with us to see if we may need anything else for our stay. And speaking of the bed… the Master bedroom had one of the comfiest beds I've ever slept on. If it wasn't for our day trips to the surrounding towns I could've napped my entire vacation away! There are two other bedrooms with two twin beds perfect for kids or guests.

We took two journeys to Provincetown which again was probably the perfect time to go with no traffic since it technically was the start of the off-season. Our favorite little breakfast place when we didn't cook was a little place called Grumpy's about 10 minutes down the road.

Overall we needed a little break from the insane work schedules we were on and Dana's house and Brewster offered us a refuge to rest and recharge mentally and physically. If our schedules allow for it we will absolutely be back next year!!!

The cottage is modern as well as homey. The colors and touches of stained glass give the house a playful modernist character. The book collection is eclectic and tailored for a full range of readers. The patio is really the second living room. We sat at the edge of the pond with our morning tea/coffee. All this and a short walk to a private association beach.

We had 2 interactions with Dana during the week, she was so conscientious and ready to help. The house is clean and very well cared for.
I can't believe I'm writing a review. I kind of want to keep this one a secret.

This cottage exceeded my expectations! An artisans touch everywhere you look, most rooms looking out onto charming Cobb pond (I went swimming in May with a half wetsuit), sliding doors from the living room and master bedroom out to the patio for morning coffee or spectacular sunsets, a chefs kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and comfortable beds! Thoughtfulness at every turn, the house is stocked with many amenities from tea lights to flashlights to bug spray.

Daily we walked the flats at Breakwater Beach, and every amenity imaginable is within a few miles. We rented in early May, and despite Spring blooms just arriving, there were beautiful potted flowers at every entrance! Also Dana is an excellent host, from making excellent recommendations to even delivering a few stamps!

Our stay was truly restorative, and we already look forward to returning to this special spot of Cape Cod bay.

We stayed at the cottage for 5 nights in late October. It was one of the best rentals we've experienced.
Pros: lovely and clean and spacious with lots of light and windows with views.
All amenities (coffee maker, dishes, pans, cloths, mixer, blender etc. Equipped like home
Beautiful scenery and the row boat is not to be missed we went out on it twice daily or more
Lovely secluded quiet pond, grounds and neighborhood
Easy walk to the beach to see amazing low tide scenery and wildlife viewing
Easy walk into Brewster for coffee/shopping (don't miss the subs at Brewster Market)
Comfy beds with soft sheets and warm blankets
Pretty bath with lots of charm and tons of hot water in the shower
Wood-burning fireplace inside and fire pit outside for relaxing evenings
Screened in porch with views of the lake and a place to put sandy gear (beach chairs included)
Lovely outdoor patio for eating, lounging and napping
The host went above and beyond, replied to any question, checkup up via text to see if things were going well. Very friendly and welcoming. Also allowed for self check-in so we didn't worry about getting delayed on arrival.
If you want an excellent cape cod home that has tons of warmth and charm and is in proximity to town and to the rest of the cape you cannot go wrong. We cannot write enough about how we enjoyed about our stay.

We so enjoyed our stay in this perfectly situated charming cottage. The owner's attention to detail was evident from the moment we entered the property. The combination of amenities, pond view & access, and the bay beach just a quick walk down the road made for a great vacation oasis. We experienced the tranquility of the pond in the rowboat and the beauty of the private beach at the bay. We loved it all so much that we wanted to stay longer! We'll definitely be back.

This is our second time staying in this home and we will be back again in the future. It is a lovely, well-maintained home in a quiet, peaceful location. It is on a pretty pond and a short walk to a private bayside beach.

Some vacation rentals do just enough maintenance to get by—not this one. The owners clearly care about providing an enjoyable vacation experience. The house is lovingly decorated, well taken care of, and well-stocked. The owner is responsive.

Our family visited with two adults and four teens/tweens and had plenty of room for everyone. We spent many hours sitting on the patio enjoying the pond view, ate dinner each night on the screened in porch, and found the home and its environment to be welcoming and relaxing.

We brought our own kayaks to use on the pond (and there is a rowboat available at the house). The neighborhood is quiet and our family members kept referring to the area as peaceful. While kayaking on the pond our 12 year old declared "the whole world should be like this!"

Some activities we enjoyed nearby: Wellfleet Flea Market (20-30mins away), Nauset Beach (public oceanside beach - 20 mins away), Nickerson State Park (about 2 miles away-hiking, biking, lakeside beaches, boat and paddleboard rentals), Cape Cod Rail Trail (about 1 mile away), Cafe Alfresco (an easy stop on Saturday for lunch before checking in or breakfast after checking out). You can also easily walk to a number of small stores and restaurants on Route 6A.

We loved staying at this cottage! The best part for us was the back brick patio that overlooks the pond. We loved grabbing a book and a coffee or whatever and sitting peacefully, surrounded by greenery and the pond view. The sunsets over the pond are great and the lake itself is very pretty all day long. We enjoyed several row boat rides around the pond as well. The master bedroom is quite large and we enjoyed pond views from there as well as stepping onto the back patio from the bonus slider in the master. The layout of the house is great. We loved entering via the screened-in porch and kicking off our flip flops and entering the kitchen via side slider. We cooked a lot in the kitchen and had everything we needed. The kitchen is beautifully accented. We enjoyed eating at the table between the kitchen and living room, which is right next to a double slider leading to the back patio. We enjoyed plentiful breezes throughout the stay. The living room is very cozy, with very nice decor and a really handsome fireplace. We found the location to be excellent—walkable to private beach or Breakwater beach, as well as the Brewster Store. Also, easy shot West toward's Kate's Seafood, Luke's, Saints Landing beach, and town of Dennis. Also easy shot East on the main Brewster commercial drag, Nickerson State Park, Cobies, the rest of Brewster's great beaches, the town of Orleans, and the rest of the Cape. Neighborhood is quiet, with more dog-walkers than cars. All in all it exceeded our hopes and we were very glad we rented this home. Owner is easy to work with, nice, and very responsive. Secret tip: try to hit the beach (recommend Crosby Landing beach) mid to late afternoon, halfway between low and high tide (tide coming in), on sunny days. The water will be like bath water. We had this experience at 4-6 PM at Crosby when low tide was 1 PM. It was heaven. Enjoy!

This is a lovely, comfortable, well-maintained home with a great location. It is in a quiet, walkable neighborhood. The house had plenty of space for our family of 5 as well as lots of space for storage. The house and property are nicely decorated, very clean, and well supplied for your visit. We cook a lot while on vacation, and this kitchen had all the pots, pans, utensils, and appliances we needed and beyond!

The tree-lined backyard feels quite private. The property is situated on a small pond where we saw a great deal of wildlife. I enjoyed sitting pondside in the quiet mornings, while my kids enjoyed swinging in the hammock and my husband enjoyed his coffee on the brick patio with a view of the pond. The screened in porch was perfect for dinner outdoors.

The private neighborhood beach is close enough that it's easy to walk or ride bikes back and forth to the house throughout the day. The beach was pretty quiet during the early August week we were there -- on weekdays we were often there alone or saw just one other family. A short walk away is a busier public beach which receives visits from the ice cream truck :) We really appreciated the outdoor shower upon returning home from the beach. We could also bike to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, which is about 2 miles away.

In the evenings, we could walk a half mile to the General Store and ice cream shop, head back to the beach to see the sunset and walk the tidal flats, or stay home and watch sunset over the pond.

We had a wonderful, relaxing week in this very comfortable home. I highly recommend it.

The cottage is a great deal, and we will be back again. My wife and I can be fussy when it comes to rentals at the Cape, but we were both impressed by the comfort and location of the house. It was filled with all the accoutrements you could need for a relaxing vacation, and the owners were very attentive and personable. Our young kids loved all the activities the location had to offer, whether it was riding bikes on the back roads, taking a dip or boat ride on the pond, or walking to the beach. The General Store down the road made for fun morning walks to grab a muffin and coffee. With the pond literally in the back yard, sunsets and tranquil water views were easy to come by and added an additional element of enjoyment. It felt like wherever you turned, the cottage had something fun to offer. We look forward to returning.

My family of 5 just spent a wonderful week at this home. The house is situated in a private community that is only a 3 minute walk to the beach (in which we had the beach to ourselves nearly every day) plus a 5 minute walk to the Brewster General Store. The house itself was perfect for a family with 3 small children. The one-story living was great and the master bedroom was really spectacular. We have rented a lot of houses on the Cape, and this has been the nicest.

What was really great was that this house was very well stocked. Everything you could possibly need especially in the kitchen – down to spices, plastic wrap, garbage bags, paper towels, tissues, etc – the owner really thought of everything. The back patio was where we spent most of our time. We ate all our meals out there and the views are amazing. There was an older row boat that our 7 year old daughter loved to go out on every day. The living room was a bit small, but as long as the weather is nice, there is plenty of space outdoors.

Would highly recommend this home and plan on returning next year.