From the moment we stepped out of the private drive into the front door of Long Pond Cottage, we knew we were entering a "home away from home." The air was sweet, the atmosphere was completely quiet, and private!
The cottage is welcoming, beautiful, organized, clean and decorated, and designed in a magnificent way, so that a family can comfortably enjoy its charm, together, or for quiet, alone times, separately. The neighborhood is dreamy, and we were right around the corner from Long Pond, where we walked to in the evening with our beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Oliver and Brady. My favorite spot in the house was the cozy, formal living room, where I was surrounded by color, character and beautiful finishes. I love to read, and the variety of reading materials at my fingertips in the small library of living room, coupled with the multitude of picture books of the Cape was a pleasant oasis for me to return to each night after our day's adventures. Tom loved to retreat into the Den, where a hearth fireplace and cozy furniture gave him the perfect space to watch the NBA finals. The amazing blue kitchen, fully equipped, was a cook's dream, where we happily prepared breakfast, lunch and dinners, that we enjoyed in the large, sophisticated, bright dining room, under a beautiful, stunning large chandelier! The walls are adorned with Scott's professional photography shots of the Cape in its spendor! The artsy bathrooms were a treat to get ready in each morning. The bright, cheery Primary Bedroom was perfect for us to relax in at the end of the night, enjoying the sweet evening breeze, and even more wonderful to awaken to. Having a primary suite bathroom located in our room was most wonderful.
It was a blessing to be able to bring Oliver and Brady. They loved the house, and quickly became comfortable. The backyard is the perfect size, and was their oasis, and Brady ran the yard fetching balls everyday, while Oliver explored the nooks and crannies of the lush green haven. We barbecued out back two of the evenings, and then retreated into the comfy Adirondack chairs over a gorgeous fire toasting marshmallows for chocolatey s'mores. There were two oversized crates at the house that we used when we left to explore, and Ollie and Brady were happy to get their own mini-vacations from us!
This house is in a perfect quiet and peaceful location! Minutes away from shopping, and many spectacular places on the Cape whether you are a beach goer, or museum visitor, there is just so much to do.
Scott is the host with the most! He has every bit of information you'll need for your stay, from his "11 Favorite Things To Do,." I was able to plan each day of or trip easily, based on his knowledge of the Cape, and his awesome recommendations: A trip to Hyannisport to see the Kennedy Compound, the ferry services to both Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, beaches close by that included the beaches we could bring the dogs to, and where to find the best ice cream (Cape Cod Creamery) and best Clam Chowder (Captain Parker's) were all taken from his list!
We visited Provincetown twice, and had lovely seafood meals there, and did the majority of our shopping. After dinner at the Lobster Pot, we drove a short way to Race Point Beach, where our breath was taken away by the majesty of the waters! We then went to Herring Cove Beach to watch a beautiful sunset. Marconi Beach in Wellfleet was amazing. The seals welcomed us at the tip of the ocean, and we walked a few miles to take in the beauty of the beach and the surrounding waters . We visited the Drive-In Movie in Wellfleet afterward, and experienced the nostalgia of a drive-in from years past! The National Seashore was a wonder to experience.
Words cannot describe the relaxation we experienced at Long Pond Cottage and Cape Cod. The two go together like bread and butter! We will most definitely return!!
Owner Response:
Dear Jean Marie,
First, thank you so much for the lovely review!!!
Second, I think you now hold the record for the longest, written review I have received to date!
It really means alot that folks appreciate that I try and make my place feel like your home away from home, and that all the various amenities are used and enjoyed! My "Top 11 Things to Do" is my favorites list, and it's great that it truly helped you figure out how to enjoy all that Cape Cod has to offer, for your first ever visit to this little slice of heaven!
So glad that Oliver & Brady enjoyed the fenced yard and walks around the neighborhood!
I do hope to have you back again in 2023!
Scott