Chatham Pondside Home w/AC, Dock & Separate Cottage
Chatham Vacation Rental - ID 4700

My family (2 adults and 2 boys age 10 and 12) stayed at this property for the month of July. It was a heavenly escape from the Boston area. The property is secluded, serene and with incredibly convenient access to so many things. Our boys enjoyed fishing on the pond, swimming at the larger pond (1/10th mile away), playing at the skate park (1/2 mile away) and going to Ridgevale beach (1.7 miles away). Ridgevale is unique in that it has a large sandbar, great waves and a wonderful canal that serves as a lazy river. The adults enjoyed close access to the Cape Cod bike path (.5 miles away) and swimming across the larger pond (.25 each way).

The owner was very responsive to specific issues. When we arrived, the A/C was not working. When we told her this, she brought over brand new fans for each bedroom and scheduled A/C repair immediately.

We look forward to coming back next summer. show more show less

Our family of four spent a wonderful week here in Heather's serene cottage in July 2019. The house is just as shown in the pictures, airy, open, clean and bright. The grounds are incredibly well-kept and beautiful, with the house set down from the driveway by several stairs to create a peaceful, very private setting. The views of the lake from the main living area are incredible and were just what we needed to contrast our life in NYC.

Our boys (4 and 8) especially loved the large deck and fishing off the dock out back. Dad and kids were proud to catch lots of fish, including a 2 lb. large mouth bass, good-sized yellow perch, and pickerel. We got to see the big turtles too! The rowboat was a fun ride around the calm lake.

The kitchen was well-stocked with the essentials. Linens included were very convenient as well as the full-size washer/dryer and central air to keep the house cool. The location of the house is great, close to Chatham town and lots of beaches. Heather was excellent to work with throughout the booking process and actual stay. Thank you for helping us make more special family memories! show more show less

Our family of four stayed in this lovely cottage for a week, and it couldn't have been more perfect. My children (10 & 12) would run down to the doc each morning to fish, feed the turtles (keep an eye out for Al, a giant old turtle), and paddle boat around the pond - No devices ;-) The gardens are beautiful, the outdoor shower is dreamy, the views in every direction are serene, and the birds and bunnies are everywhere. The house is very clean, bright, light, and updated with all that you need. The location is central to everything - Chatham, Pleasant Bay, etc. Heather, the owner is wonderful, and went above and beyond for us even making sure our boys had fishing poles - Oh, and the catch and release is awesome..loads of fish. We can't wait to stay on Ryder Pond again. Thank you, Heather! show more show less

My wife, 3 kids, and I stayed here for a week.

The location on the pond is idyllic and the house is wonderful. Chatham is a wonderful town. I couldn't recommend this rental more.

Thanks to Heather,
Derek

My family had a wonderful stay at Heather's home. We loved the pond and the view. My children were either fishing or in one of the boats all the time. The house was immaculate and close to everything we wanted to do.

We highly recommend this home!

Spent a week in August with our two kids (age 7 & 5) and their grandparents. The house was perfect for a group of 6 with the cottage providing a little privacy a few steps away from the main house. It is on a very quiet gravel road, and you might spend the whole week not seeing any neighbors. The house is well stocked with linens, dishes, pots/pans. We didn't need to interact with Heather often, but she was always very quick to respond to any questions.

It's a very short (<5 minute) walk to a large swimming pond, and canoeing/fishing right from the house's dock on a smaller pond. We caught tons for small yellow perch, and half dozen or so 12 inch+ bass! We were also frequently visited by a massive turtle, Big Al, which the kids loved to feed.

Very convenient to Chatham and nearby beaches including Oyster Pond and Cockle Cove which were perfect for the kids. We will be back in the future! show more show less

Our family of four spent a wonderful week in this lovely house on Ryder Pond. The house was well fitted for the four of us (our daughter of 18 had her private sleeping unit in the little separate house) and, as the weather was fantastic all week, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinners on the spacious terrace with beautiful views over the pond. The house is close to stores and charming Chatham, as well as the ferry to Nantucket. Heather was really helpful in giving us all the directions we needed and making us feel at home. It was great! show more show less

A well-kept home on a quiet dirt road with absolutely no noise, day or night. Quick and easy access into town and nearby grocery shopping.

Wraparound deck with great views and the additional cottage for guests is a plus.

Take the canoe across to the next lake (a very short portage) for additional views, swimming from the sandy beach and fishing. Plenty of fish in both ponds.

This was our second time renting this property. We have 2 kids and love the water access off the back yard. The owner did some lovely landscaping and renovations during the off season. We had great weather and it was a perfect week. We can't wait to be back next year!

We're more than pleased to have rented this house for our Cape Cod vacation. It's hard to imagine better for our family of four. The house itself is clean, airy and cool. The wraparound porch was perfect for alfresco dinners, and we surprised ourselves with how much we liked the outdoor shower. Use of the canoe and rowboat was a real bonus -- Ryder Pond had more than enough yellow perch for a taco dinner, and a trip to Schoolhouse pond was easy and pleasant. There is access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail along a public road -- not fabulous, but not bad either -- as well as an easy drive to the fun in Chatham. On balance I'd be hard put to think of a place with all-around better amenities. Very pleased! show more show less