Waterfront on Eastham's Pilgrim Knoll
Eastham Vacation Rental - ID 19439

Our family can't wait to come back! Peace, tranquility and relaxation are just a few of the words that come to mind about this spectacular location. It's remote in the sense that it is away from all the hustle and bustle, BUT, within minutes you have access to stores, restaurants, beaches and other ponds. Sitting on the wonderful back porch having our morning coffee and or walking down to the other pond/beach area and just enjoying the quiet were two of our favorite ways to start the day. The trails on the property were really nice for bikes or just a walk through the woods. This home is very comfortable and has everything you need. The wide open space/nice yard provided lots of room for frisbee time and bocce games. The beds were comfortable. Our family of three generations will cherish our memories made here for years to come. I could go on and on, but will end by saying Sarah was wonderful to deal with. Thank you for sharing your home with us :)

We enjoyed a wonderful week here with family at a very critical time in our lives. The owner was so very accommodating to our needs. The location was perfect for privacy and so near all the various beaches. Our Finnish grandsons loved the pond and Atlantic Ocean. The house was neat, clean and comfortable for all of us. This place was perfect.

As repeat renters, we look forward to our yearly return to this cottage. Its welcoming appeal is felt the moment we round the head of the long, wooded lane to the grassy knoll where it awaits our stay.
Perched on a hill between fresh water ponds and surrounded by preservation lands, this private retreat has those certain rare qualities that warm the heart and calm the spirit. The quietude and natural beauty of its surroundings are a tonic to the soul. Awake to the placid reflections on Jemima Pond or take in the sunsets at First Encounter Beach close by.
This bungalow style home was thoughtfully renovated to provide all the requisite amenities for comfort while preserving the simple charm of an old Cape cottage. Not too large for a couple nor too small for a family. Its location is central to many points of interest and a convenient distance from Orleans.
Sarah, the owner, is attentive and pleasant to work with. Of the other properties we have rented in the past, our times spent at this cottage have been the most satisfying and restful of all.

My girlfriends and I have gathered from up and down the Eastern seaboard for a week each late June at this little hidden oasis for the past four years - and we will be there again this coming June. We are all architects and we simply love the older character of this gem. Peaceful, beautiful, quaint, comfortable, quintessentially Cape Cod! I look forward to being there all year long. A mile to First Encounter beach on the Bay. Close to town and the walking/bike trails. The property is secluded and fronts on two large ponds. The view from the front sun porch is mesmerizing. Sarah and her team of caregivers are amazingly responsive and accommodating. We love this place. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is stocked, there are grills and kayaks and plenty of parking. The yard is huge with plenty of space for games. You could never leave the property and have a wonderful time - but the Cape and all it has to offer is ready for the taking! I hope to come back here every year and more often if possible. Thank you Sarah for your wonderful stewardship!

Mary - Belmar, NJ

I would not be able to say enough amazing things about this rental! Sarah is a joy to work with and the cottage is exactly what you dream of when you think, "Cape Cod getaway!" This was our honeymoon destination and it was absolutely perfect. May was a beautiful time to go (just before the summer rush), and the property was perfect. Adirondack chairs in the front yard were perfect for morning coffee, and the ponds were wonderful for fishing/canoeing. I would HIGHLY suggest this rental to anyone and everyone!

This was our second year at Pilgrim Knoll. Friends joined us for the first half of the week and family for the second half. It was a wonderful week. Our 2 year old grandson's favorite place was the little beach on the lake with the dock. He played for hours down there. The house could not be more comfortable or be in a better location. The bike trail up the road proved very useful and we visited First Encounter Beach every night for sunset. We discovered that the Herring River @ First Encounter had the warmest water and we swam for hours each day - at higher tide. Only 51 more weeks till we will be back next year.

What a great couple of weeks at the cottage...as connected yet serene a setting as you will find...I have never found a body of water as moody and mesmerizing as Jemima Pond - it is like staring at a nighttime campfire.

My favorite memories will be the trophy bass I hooked on Jemima Pond and the epic battle that ensued, stumbling through the network of nature trails under the light of a full moon and ospreys flying overhead with herring in their talons.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Thank you for another beautiful weekend. We absolutely love your home! Looking forward to next year!

Easter 2014 - our first trip of many trips to "Pilgrim Knoll" - Our stay was wonderful, memories in the making. Thank you for providing such a wonderful place.

Returning again for the third consecutive year to this wonderful place. The quiet and solitude here is the perfect antidote for stress. We enjoyed the beautiful weather nine out of our ten days. Now we are already looking forward to next year! Thank you!

Welcome to Paradise! Sunsets at First Encounter Beach are a must! Long walks on Coast Guard Beach - go south at low tide to see seals, many seals! We kayaked, canoed, fished, hiked right on the property at Pilgrim Knoll. We watched swans on Herring Pond and ospreys over Jemima Pond. At night the stars shine so bright - the Milky Way was huge! The cottage is perfect in every way and the scenery is majestic! Thank you, we will be back!!!

Thank you for a delightful vacation spot. We loved it. We'll be back next year.

We had a wonderful week here at Pilgrim Knoll - a spectacular and peaceful setting. Fishing, floating, boating and sight-seeing filled our days; watching the meteor shower and relaxing on the porch completed our nights. We saw the fox and heard the coyote and simply soaked in all the joys of nature around us. Thanks for sharing this lovely house with us!

We had a wonderful vacation with family and friends. The house is beautiful and spacious. Used the canoe to paddle around the lake and enjoyed breakfasts on the adirondack chairs. We also had a lot of fun barbecuing and walking to First Encounter Beach. Staying in this house was a joy. Thank you!

We had a fantastic vacation. The cottage was just perfect with everything we could need to make us feel right at home. The location is amazing and we really enjoyed swimming in both ponds, canoeing and standup paddle boarding. We loved biking around the Cape Cod Rail Trail and the Provincetown bike trails - amazing. The kids enjoyed flying kites behind the house. We watched the sunset at First Encounter Beach which was gorgeous. We are sad the week is over. Thank you! We plan to return.

There is only one word for this property - SPECTACULAR! Every moment here is priceless, so relaxing, so beautiful, so perfect. Thank you for such a special vacation!

What an absolutely lovely spot for an extended family vacation. Four generations and grandparents from the US and Australia. We are so grateful to have been together in this cottage. Quaint, peaceful, perfectly appointed...just the best in every way. Thank you.

We love the Cape and have been coming for almost 50 years. This was probably the most enjoyable time and place we have come to. It is just so homey and the porch is a great place for children. Thank you.

What a wonderful and relaxing time we experienced at Pilgrim Knoll....we felt like we were living the Cape Cod life....thank you for making us feel so welcome!

Yet another lovely stay here! We had a wonderful stay....saw the usual wildlife including our friend the fox! Thanks again for your hospitality and this beautiful house!

What a wonderful spot! We loved the cottage, the views, the wildlife and being together.....It's great exploring the Cape! We hope to visit again one day.

Our first stay at the cottage and one of our more relaxing vacations. This cottage has a warmth and comfort that welcomes you. I loved reading on the porch every morning and walks on the nearby Cape Cod Rail Trail...Until next year...

Pilgrim Knoll was the perfect getaway. It felt warm and cozy from our first step in the door...We loved it here and will be back in the future.

Our second time here and just as wonderful as the first. We hope to bring our children back every year as they grow up. It's an incredibly special house at my favorite place on earth - Cape Cod. We can't wait to come back...See you next year!

Everything is so perfect! Three generations of our family - we enjoyed the views from the cottage and the local wildlife. Also explored Fort Hill, walked to the southern tip of Coast Guard Beach and had a seafood dinner at the picnic table.

Wow! Perfect weather, perfect location! The cottage is charming and we felt so special having so much space to ourselves. We have always loved Eastham and now we have one more reason to love it. Thank you!

We had such a great time this week! Simply sitting out front listening to and watching all of the birds brought smiles to our faces. We were able to relax, to cherish the moments here and to create memories that will last a lifetime. Cape Cod is such a beautiful place and even though we have been coming here for years, we cannot help falling in love with it each and every time.

This was our first family vacation and it was a perfect home for us to have this experience. This home has everything anyone could want, especially the feeling of home. It was very beautiful inside and out. We had fun with the ponds, the trails and touring the area...Very relaxing.

Thank you for this perfect cottage. The weather was just ideal and our family had tons of quiet quality time. We will most definitely be back!

Had a wonderful visit here! We explored both ponds in the canoe, saw some turtles and many birds...The cottage was lovely and relaxing - we love the porch facing Jemima Pond...Enjoyed the nearby Cape Cod National Seashore and had a delightful seafood lunch...May is a great time to stay here.

....Love this house! Played croquet and did a little archery on the lawn...See you next year!

We were very happy to find and stay at this wonderful cottage! What a beautiful setting (Two ponds! How fantastic!), and you have done such a thoughtful renovation of the place. It really highlights the history and charm of the house while providing the modern amenities that we all "need" nowadays. Our family enjoyed telling stories and playing board games by the fire, exploring the trails adjacent to the property, skipping stones on the ponds, reading books on the (very comfortable and pretty) porch, having a picnic on the sprawling hill, and just plain relaxing in the adirondack chairs in the yard. A great place to get away, yet so convenient to all the things we like to do on the Cape (beaches, National Seashore, hiking trails, Wiley Park, etc.). I will definitely spread the word to Folks I know, and we would love to stay here again. Thank you!