Enjoy a memorable Cape Cod vacation here at The PondView Cottages. Your vacation home away from home is tucked away at the end of a private road in West Dennis. This 3 bedroom vacation rental can be a warm and inviting space to unwind at the end of your day. It is also adjacent to a peaceful, wooded area that borders Kelly’s Pond creating sort of an oasis.
Dennis is the perfect spot to spend your vacation and is centrally located enabling you to enjoy the bounty of things to see & do here on the Cape. A perfect spot to enjoy the Three R’s of a Cape Cod Summer ..... RELAXING, ROAMING & RESTAURANTS !!!
Come along and make some wonderful memories here. Spend some long, lazy days at the beach or get out and tour the Cape and the Islands from this vacation home and enjoy it's central, heart of the Cape location. You may find that many FAQs are answered below .....
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• Three bedrooms - Sleeps 6 (2 Queen + 2 Twins)
• Updated, Granite Kitchen with Stainless Appliances
• Coffee maker, Toaster, Blender, Waffle Maker, Iron/Ironing Board
• Bright, sunny living area with slider to deck
• New Sacious Deck and Patio Set
• 1 Bath Tub/Shower Combination
• Off-Street Parking for 2 vehicles
• Hardwoods floors in lvrm and all bdrms
• Last home on the end of a Quiet Private Road
• Closest Beach –West Dennis Beach (0.9 mi) Loads of Parking at this mile long beach
• Several Water View Restaurants Close By 2 (two within ½ mile)
• A Bounty of Activities and Things to Do in the Area
• Convenient Mid-Cape Location
• Minutes to several popular golf courses
• Quick access to many great restaurants, coffee & ice cream shops, fishing, water-based activities, nature walks, cycling & tennis.
• Off-Season we offer short stays – call for rates
TO BOOK - We are accepting reservations on a first to reserve basis. If you think you would like to reserve a stay, simply send us an quick email and we can send you the details on how to secure your dates. If you have any questions or something that might need clarification before you book, please reach out. We encourage questions and are happy to help!
SUMMER 2021 ...... WE ARE NOT CHARGING ANY EXTRA FEES FOR OUR 2021 WEEKLY SUMMER RENTALS. (July and August) Also, please keep in mind that this rental is also offered on other platforms, some that offer instant booking so availability can change in a minute.
2022 RENTALS - Our 2021 deposit and security deposit amounts are are listed currently. For all 2022 bookings our deposit amount and security deposit will both increase. Short stays 3 or 4 nights stays are due in full. Thank you
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THE HOME – You enter your home into the living area where you can enjoy the sunshine and cross breeze and the slider provides instant access to the outdoors (an outdoor lover’s dream).The living room opens to a generous eat-in kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and a table for family meals, games and more. There is a slider in the living area that leads to a brand new, spacious deck with a patio set for 6 with a market umbrella. The deck and it’s view is a perfect spot for relaxing with your morning coffee and planning your day or possibly a relaxing afternoon with a good book. The deck is also the perfect spot to enjoy dinner prepared on the gas grill and afterwards watch the sun descend over the pond while enjoying your favorite beverage.
The home is pleasantly decorated in an understated seaside décor with soothing and serene coastal colors. There are many natural fabrics and some vintage distressed woods. The home has three bedrooms all with hardwood flooring and one full bath (tub/shower combination). Your Vacation Home is part of a family-run duplex. Yet it feels like a stand-alone cottage as you do not share any common space, or amenities with your neighbor and the outdoor spaces are at the ends of each home for a sense of privacy. And of course, totally separate and distinct entrances for each vacation home.
THE LOCATION – Dennis is located in “The Heart of the Cape” and is brimming with an endless supply of summer activities that your whole group is sure to love. West Dennis is home to the ever-popular, mile long West Dennis Beach. Here in West Dennis you will find a wonderful mix of grand historic homes and waterfront estates to simple, cozy beach cottages. Of, course your trip wouldn’t be complete without a day (or several) spent at the beach and there are 16 public beaches in town including two fresh water beaches. Dennis is one of only a few towns to enjoy both bay side and ocean beaches.
THE DECK - The deck overlooks a peaceful wooded lot where you can switch off from the world for awhile. It has a peek-a-boo view of tranquil Kelley’s Pond. It is also a perfect spot to enjoy the afternoon sun, or pop up the table umbrella and relax with a good book (one that you might find in our little library) or simply put your feet up and enjoy the scenery.
THE BEACH - The beach is always a part of a Cape Cod vacation and West Dennis Beach is your closest beach to The PondView. It is a 4 minute drive (just under 1 mi.) West Dennis beach is a mile long stretch of easily accessible waterfront. It also has ample parking that stretches all along the waters front. When you park the sand is simply one step up, making this beach perfect for families with young children and those that may have a mobility issue. You can join the many locals who are daily walkers morning and evening along this mile long paved area set back from the shore.
You won't have to travel far to sample additional beaches. You will also be just minutes to several other popular Nantucket Sound beaches and don’t forget Dennis has 16 public beaches to enjoy including the wonderful beaches on the bay.
DINING CHOICES - You will have a myriad of dining choices from family fare to fine dining. From The PondView you will be within walking distance (.5 mi) to 2 water view restaurants and minutes away to several more. Here is just a sample of some of the more popular Dennis summer spots, water view restaurants and beach bars....they include but not limited to ..........The Sand Bar, The Summer Shanty, The Lighthouse Inn, Sundancers, Clancy's, The Ocean House Restaurant & Beach Bar, The Cleat and Anchor, The Oyster Company, The Riverway Lobster House, Chapin's Beach Bar, The Red Nun, Sun Dancers. And the list goes on and on……….
ACTIVITIES – There is something for everyone. Active vacationer will find lots to do nearby ….. Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle along the Bass River is just down the road. Nearby West Dennis beach is favorite amount Windsurfers and Kiteboarders. You will also be within minutes of several locations where you can take a ferry to the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Cyclists can enjoy a day on the Cape Cod Rail Trail (CCRT) is just minutes away. The CCRT is a 25 mile long cycling trail from Yarmouth to Wellfleet. The trail will take you past lakes, cranberry bogs and other classic Cape Cod scenic vistas. And if tee times are on your mind.......don't forget that we also have two great public golf courses in town and both offer outdoor dining. Also Blue Rock GC is just 2 miles away. Take a short drive ( 5-10 min) to several parks and nature trails. There are also several public tennis courts in town. If you have a boat to bring along there is a public town dock (3 mins away) where you can launch your boat. Sportfishing charters can be closeby leave from both East Dennis and Saquatucket Harbors. And of course there are a load of family fun activities (see below).
FAMILY FUN/CHILDREN - Family fun is at ever present here.. You will find many family-friendly activities nearby here in the land of ice cream parlors, mini-golf courses, candy stores, paddle boat rentals, mini golf, bumper cars, several great playgrounds, batting cages, arcades and family activities abound. Many families love the thrill of an evening of Cape Cod Baseball and even better it’s free and there is much more. All of this can be found within less than a 15 minute drive of The PondView.
SUMMER RENTALS - Summer of 2021 we are offering a Friday to Friday weekly rentals. This gives you a bit of a bonus as it gives guests a full weekend on the Cape. You can check in Friday afternoon or arrive after work on Friday and enjoy a full weekend of fun. And on the opposite end your have another small bonus two full days to regroup back at home before plugging back into your work week. Outside of summer we can accommodate check-ins on any day.
COVID – We take our guests safety seriously. In addition to traditional cleaning we observe CDC recommended cleaning protocols for all high touch areas. Additionally, for the safety of our guests, we are not offering any linens this summer. We are also not providing any pillows, soft goods, blankets and/or quilts/comforters/duvets due to COVID. Due to time constraints cleaners are unable to properly clean these items in between guests. We have also changed our check in/out times to allow for proper cleaning. Check-Out 9AM/Check-In 5PM. We thank our guests for their cooperation and understanding.
SHORT STAYS - We offer shorter stays outside of July and August. We offer special weekly pricing here on the site as an incentive for guests who can book a week or more. Our nightly rates are not reflected in our weekly rates. Reach out to us to check on any dates that you might be interested in for a those quick getaways. We do have a three night minimum but can offer two nights at certain times. Short stays will also include an added cleaning fee as we do not know how many nights guests will chose in order to offer nightly pricing and spread it across. We prefer short stays of 3 nights or more but may be able to make an exception.
NO FEES - We offer FEE-FREE weekly rentals. If you secure a short stay (3 nt. min.) we do add a cleaning fee as we cannot simply adjust pricing fairly if we do not know how many nights guests will choose. We do not assess any fees to our weekly summer rates. Many agents and platforms charge fees like cleaning and administration and service fees. Even local agents, realtors and professional managers here charge other additional fees and many have mandatory no refund security deposits. These costs can add up and drastically change the price that you see in their calendars. Our prices do not have any added fees. However we are required to assess the Massachusetts tax which is 14.45% so you will know the vacation rental’s total just by adding the tax to our weekly pricing here.
NIGHTLY RATES - Our nightly rates for short stays are not reflected in our weekly rates here. Please contact for short stay pricing. Our short stay pricing will also be ''fee free'' as we will distribute the cleaners cost over the number of nights that you request.
MISC.... No Smoking anywhere onsite. No pets as well. Although the home is one level and without thresholds, this home may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. It has terraced stairs up to the home and four additional stairs leading into the home. The side deck also has a long staircase for yard/grill access. Also payments made electronically that incur fees will be the responsibility of the guest.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The home is located in a quiet neighborhood. The road is private and abuts Kelley's Pond. Every guest is expected to respect all of your neighbors and the serenity of the area.
For those not familiar with Dennis, it is in the heart of the Cape and has wonderful beaches on both the bay and the sound plus loads of great family entertainment is locally available.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOISE - As noted above The PondView is tucked away on the end of a quiet, private road. It is strictly residential with only five other owner occupied homes on the street and abutted in the back by additional owner occupied homes. So in effect, this is not at all a ''Party House''. Guests who book with this expectation should reconsider as we have strict rules and our guests are required to sign a rental agreement agreeing to these terms and rules,
MA STATE LODGING TAX - All rentals will be assessed the mandatory Massachusetts Occupancy Tax of 14.45% and a Refundable Security Deposit of $500.00.
SPRING of 2021 – We were hoping to install all new windows throughout the home along with revamping our landscape. Landscaping is being done but windows have been put on hold until fall of 2022 due to COVID long ordering dates.
OFF SEASON RENTALS - Our winter rates Dec-Mar are calculated as two person guest. Extra guests are calculated at $15 per person per night. Also, the Cape is known as a summer resort but we currently offer this home year round for our guests to enjoy. However, in winter, if snow proves to be dangerous we may have to cancel any bookings for our guests safety. We appreciate your understanding and hope that you take this into consideration when booking. Thank you !
ABOUT THE OWNER - As a life long resident of Massachusetts, annual summer beach vacations and many more trips to ''The Cape'' were a way of life for us. These innumerable visits to the ''The Cape'' over decades has given us some valuable insight into many of the wonderful places, people and things that make this such a delightful destination. We love to share them with you in our special ''Insider's Guide'' . We hope that you can come along, make memories and enjoy this space as much as our family does.
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