Privacy & Comfort on Great Pond in Eastham

The property was exactly as advertised: Comfortable furniture in every room...the living area, the queen bedded room, the second bedroom (where my husband took his naps), the kitchen was well equipped, it was easy to heat in the am to get the chill out of the air and the airflow through the windows was delightful on the warmer days. There are plenty of extra blankets/quilts for chilly nights, too. There's a shed below the cottage to store anything extra that might be brought and there are plenty of beach chairs, and two grills in there, as well. Sarah greeted us the first evening but we didn't see her again, allowing her guests their privacy. They live on adjacent land which is not visible to the cottage so it's very private.

The location is ideal in that the Eastham Superette is just down the road, and the Bay side and Atlantic beaches are all minutes away. The dock leads to a shallow, sandy beach area, ideal for small children, but Great Pond also has two public beaches with crystal clear water over sandy bottoms. We were there in September so didn't get into the water this trip. Also, beach parking is free after Labor Day. Due to Covid, we had take-out every night as we're not ready for in-restaurant dining. There were plenty of places to eat inside, though. There is no ambient light at night (a real rare treat for city dwellers) so the stars shone through the trees. I wish we'd heard some owls but no such luck this time. We will definitely book next year at the same time! One (of many) advantage of booking through this website is that there is easy access to the owner to ask any questions and there are no booking fees, either. All in all, an ideal cottage that captures the very essence of Cape Cod.

What is it about Clarks' Point Cottage that keeps calling us to return for the last 16 seasons? Is it the quiet, peaceful solitude sitting on the deck overlooking Great Pond as the sun rises on the eastern end or the moss-covered oaks and evergreens that otherwise surround the cottage? Maybe it's the wildlife (great horned owls, foxes, coyotes, deer, osprey, land and water turtles) that one might see passing through or flying over the property.

Is it the direct access to Great Pond, the short walk to First Encounter Beach on beautiful Cape Cod Bay or the nearby wildness of the National Seashore and the surf one can hear in the distance at 3:00AM? It could be the hustle and bustle of Orleans, Rt-6 or a ride down to Ptown, all in close proximity. It's really not any one of these things, rather, it's all of them and much, much more that one may choose or not choose to partake. It's a charming, classic cape house tucked into an idyllic, secluded locale that brings us back annually after all these years. Our thanks to Sarah for making this place available to us and others.

Hard to believe it has been eight years since we discovered Clark's Point and Great Pond. The weather was perfect! First Encounter continues to take our breath away at sunset. Oysters, oysters and more oysters this year. They were fantastic...Visited our favorite beaches, and no trip is complete without a trip to Provincetown.

What a great place! We love the proximity to other towns and the bike paths. We biked several times, walked the National Seashore, napped and hung out in this comfy home. It was nice to eat here, watch a movie, sit by the fire at night. We also saw a great sunset and sunrise...Thanks for a nice respite.

This was our first winter vacation here. It was every bit as wonderful as we'd hoped for. We brought cross county skis and had an awesome afternoon skiing on the bike trail...We bundled up and walked on the windswept beaches. We'll definitely be back for another winter stay.

Back for our annual fall respite here at the cottage. We saw a colorful sunset at First Encounter Beach...enjoyed a warming fire as we played checkers....paradise on earth.

Well, we could not have timed out two week vacation better!...the weather was Indian Summer delightful and we soaked up the sun, birdsong and ocean air, knowing that we'd be heading to a long winter in Vermont!...Thanks again, we'll see you next year!

What a gorgeous week this year! We had summer days in October which prompted a swim in the pond...also kayaked out of Salt Pond into the marshes...Thank you so much! See you next year!

Grateful for this beautiful space in this spectacular setting! ...Many summers spent in Wellfleet and Eastham in the past - this has been the most peaceful. Lots of swims in bay and ponds. Hikes on beaches were great. Thanks.

We had a wonderful stay here...We went biking, kayaking, up to P'town and down to Chatham, to the beach, mini golf and out for ice cream. We had lots of nice evenings out on the dock and enjoyed watching a bunny we named Harold...We had a fun week and want to come again.

Thank you for a fantastic stay - we loved out time here and felt at home. The setting is beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed kayaking on the pond and swimming in such fresh, clean water. Thank you for creating such a beautiful place to come to for a relaxing vacation.

Our family has been returning to this peaceful hidden gem for 7 or 8 years now. The location in Eastham is perfect since you are situated near the bay beaches, ocean beaches, as well as the bike trail. The house itself is tucked away among beautiful pine trees and overlooks Great Pond. The wrap around deck is therapeutic to sit on any time of day where you can see and hear a variety of birds within the pines and on Great Pond (and also a resident bunny). The house is immaculate and has all the amenities you would want. The owner, Bob, is wonderful making sure you are settled and happy. Bring your kayak, SUP board, fishing poles, etc., since you have easy access from your own boat dock.

Each year we come back and pull up the driveway and it feels like home. I guarantee you will leave this home feeling peaceful, refreshed, and counting down the days to your next trip to this wonderful place! Thank you, Bob.

Once again, another fantastic week at this cozy cottage, Cape Cod has offered many fun things to us, and we enjoyed everyday to its fullest. While we were here, we went to Marconi Beach where we soaked up the sun, played in the water, and even spotted some cute seals as we were walking along the beach. While some days, we just hung out here at the cottage playing board games, watching movies, and spending quality family time. We would also like to recommend kayaking and fishing on the pond too! Thanks for letting us have a wonderful vacation!!

Another wonderful week at our favorite home away from home. We spent our entire week at Coast Guard Beach so the boys could learn how to surf. It's by far the best beach for it and has one of the most rewarding low tides of all the beaches we've visited! ....As always, we will miss Clark's Point the second we pull away!

For the past 15 years, my family and I have been vacationing on the Cape, We decided 10 years ago that Eastham was the place to make our 'base camp.' So for 10 years, I have rented various homes in many neighborhoods in Eastham, looking for my home-away-from-home. My search is over! This is such a wonderful, peaceful, comfortable, cozy, clean and beautiful cottage. Everything about it - and our stay - was perfect. I can't wait to come back and wish we didn't have to leave. Thank you for everything.

We accomplished exactly what we wanted this week - rest and relaxation! The weather was perfect...for the first time we saw the fog rolling in over Great Pond - really enjoyed it. Nothing can compare to the sunsets at First Encounter Beach - they get better each year. Until next time....

It has been another wonderful time at this beautiful cottage. This trip was full of relaxation and fishing on Great Pond. Such a beautiful place. Already looking forward to our next trip.

This warm, secluded little house, in its serene setting amongst the pines, is a joy we will always treasure. We feel fortunate to have found the place. Thank you, and all the best to all who follow here.

There's nothing quite like pre-Christmastime on the Cape. Peaceful, contemplative, restorative. Even a gray rainy day has special properties here! Loved being in the cottage - will definitely be back. Thanks!

What a wonderful weekend - just to go to the beach and breathe in the Atlantic air and soak in the autumn sun. We advanced a little in our migratory bird know how...saw razor-bills and guillemots out over low tide, as well as different duck families at the tranquil Beech Forest. Also the biggest collective pod of grey seals ever traveling down the shore. We'll be back in the spring!

Thank you for sharing your cottage...We had so many fun adventures during this trip...See you again soon.

The morning of our last day of our 4th visit here...we leave more grateful and in love with this beautiful setting than ever...it will definitely live in our thoughts until we return!

The end of another week/year at Clark’s Point. Many peaceful hours spent simply gazing at the surroundings...See you next year.

Thank you for such a wonderful stay. We so enjoyed the cottage and its setting, we are ready to come back next year! What a retreat by the calm of Great Pond after a busy, fun day boogie boarding at the beach. We feel this home is the perfect place.

Our trip to Cape Cod was amazing! We swam at beautiful Marconi Beach, biked along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, kayaked and fished on Great Pond...We had lots of adventures and had a fantastic time at the Cottage!

A relaxing week just when we needed it most. The feeling we get when we arrive here is incredible and we wish we could bottle that feeling and take it back home until we return...Thank you as always for this oasis!

Two weeks flies by too fast! Each visit we discover something new as well as visit old friends...Clark’s Point always reminds us to slow down and enjoy life more. See you again soon.

Thanks again for making this cottage so perfect. Like many before us, we now think of it while we are here as “our” cottage, too. Often we are rejuvenated and relaxed leaving, but this time I’d add that we are clearer about the importance of a place like this in the midst of such beauty to help as reconnect with what and who is the most important - and what is just clutter. Thanks for sharing this place of possibility.

Rediscovered the word relaxation this past week...Contemplating what to do, or not to do, each morning on the deck. The weather was perfect - stars delighted us each evening. The familiar sounds of Great Pond never cease to bring comfort and joy!...Thanks for sharing this piece of heaven with us...Until next time!

Time disappears here. The rhythms of the natural world reclaim us. We will depart with these images, sounds and scents imprinted in our memory, to re-visit when life gets too loud. Loved our stay!

Another ‘enchanted April’ stay at this lovely place...thanks for this welcoming cottage in the woods! Many spring and summer-like days at the Cape Cod National Seashore, sun-bathers and hearty kids in the water, even. Nothing gets one back in the right frame of mind like sitting by the shoreline breathing in sync with ocean waves...Until next time...

We came up (from North Carolina) to do research family genealogy (Mayflower passengers). Visits were made to Orleans, Provincetown, Plymouth and Boston, which were fantastic! But nothing compares to the absolutely wonderful time here at the cottage...we were awestruck with this place and will definitely return!

....A wonderful stay - thanks for sharing your beautiful place. The nearby walking trails were a pleasant surprise. We definitely hope to come back!

Another very relaxing week-end at the cottage - away from busy responsibilities and obligations... thanks for sharing this magical place!