Reviews by Linda D.

This was our 2nd vacation at "Sand Trap" and again we had the most wonderful time. Our son and his family were with us, the home accomodates 2 families beautifully. We vacationed here last summer for 2 weeks and could not wait to return to his lovely, warm home, we stayed for 3 weeks this time and enjoyed every moment. We particularly enjoyed the new Flagstone patio and spent many hours there enjoying meals and relaxing. The Pogge's are such warm, gracious homeowners - we certainly plan on returning to "Sand Trap" in the future. "show moreshow less

Our family just had their 3rd vacation at this lovely home. We've vacationed at the Cape for nearly 30 years and this home is our absolute favorite. Renate and Bernie's home is so warm & inviting and has every amenity one could desire. We especially loved having breakfast and cocktails on the beautiful private patio. The weather was spectacular and we spent many hours at Ridgevale Beach where our 3 year old grandson played and explored for hours in the Tidal Pools. Pleasant St. Beach is a 5 minute walk and is a great place to relax in the evening and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Downtown Chatham is only a few miles away and has many great shops and restaurants, however the best thing in town is the Band Concert on Friday evenings in the summer. It's such great fun and not to be missed.

The owners are the most gracious people and truly care about the families who are renting their lovely "Sand Trap." We so look forward to returning here for another vacation!show moreshow less

Our 4th vacation at "Sand Trap" and they just keep getting better! Bernie & Renate are wonderful homeowners. Each time we've returned they have made an improvement that contributes to their guests' comfort. This time there was a new AC cooling system. We only used it for a few days as the weather was spectacular and the Cape breezes were lovely. We vacation with my son and his family and the layout of this home is perfect for us. The main level is very large and open with a great fully equipped kitchen and a large living room for family time. The master bedroom with its own bathroom is tucked away in a separate "wing". The upstairs has 2 bedrooms and a full bath and gives our son's family their own space. All this plus there's a great porch and a beautiful patio!

The beaches of Chatham are beautiful. Don't miss the spectacular sunsets! The town of Chatham offers many dining options as well as fun things to do with families. They recently renovated the movie theater in town and it's beautiful.

We have rented vacation homes for 30 years and have never been as impressed as we are with this home - my family calls it "The Perfect Cape House".show moreshow less

We just returned from our 5th vacation stay at this wonderful home. Our family has vacationed at the Cape for over 30 years and since discovering "Sand Trap" we feel that we have found the perfect vacation sanctuary. This lovely home is tucked among the trees and very private, yet it is only a short walk or drive to Chatham's beaches. The towns of Chatham and Harwichport offer many amenities and a great selection of restaurants. The house is fully equipped and is lovely inside and outside. We just love this house and look forward to returning again!show moreshow less

Our 6th vacation at this lovely home was perfect and we hope to be back for a 7th. We vacation with my son and his family and the floor plan accommodates 2 families very nicely. The house is well equipped for inside time as well as outside time. There is a lovely private patio with gas grills, there are also beach chairs and various other items for the kids to take to the beach. Taking a short stroll to Pleasant Beach to watch the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.

The towns of Chatham and Harwich are both nearby and there are many activities to do with family and the kids. They offer many wonderful galleries as well as several dining options, ice cream and candy shops!
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Our family recently returned from our 7th incredible vacation at "Sand Trap." My husband and I vacation with my son and his family and we fell in love with this house many years ago. We feel it is the "perfect Cape House." Every year there are updates and improvements to the home. It is also an incredibly well equipped beach house. The floor plan is ideal for a multi-family group, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.

The towns of Chatham and Harwich have many lovely restaurants as well as activities for families. You can walk to two of the area's great restaurants - Pisces for fine adult dining and The Talkative Pig for more casual family dining.

Ridgevale Beach is wonderful for children as it has a tidal pool and is terrific for exploring. Hardings Beach is also one of the many other beautiful nearby beaches.show moreshow less

We started vacationing at this lovely beach house in the summer of 2009 and have come back nearly every year since then. My husband and I vacation with our son and his family and I can truly say that every year is better than the last one (if that's possible).

"Sand Trap" is perfect for multiple families. The layout affords privacy but at the same time has many areas for family time. Cooking meals in the spacious, well equipped kitchen or on the beautiful outside patio is always something we look forward to. The home is located close to the beach in a lovely treed neighborhood that's perfect for early morning walks or evening strolls to the beach.

The towns of Chatham and Harwichport are nearby and offer much to do as well as great dining options. A great casual place to dine is right down the road from the house. It's called "The Talkative Pig" and they offer meals prepared with fresh local food at a very reasonable price.

The homeowners are wonderful and see to every possible need. They continually put improvements into their home and that makes coming back to "Sand Trap" something we really look forward to - year after year!

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In 2009 our family first rented this lovely home, and since then we have had the most memorable family vacations. We vacation with my son and his family and this house provides the perfect setup for multi-families. It's warm and cozy, yet very spacious with a great kitchen/dining area. Outside there is a wonderful outdoor shower and a patio perfectly suited for outdoor dining and family fun. Every year we come back and there have been new improvements to the house. This home will leave you wanting for nothing, everything you could possibly need for an ideal Cape vacation is provided.

The beaches at the Cape are beautiful and the sunsets are spectacular. There's plenty to do and see for all ages in the surrounding towns. Renate, the homeowner, is very kind, caring and accommodating. We feel sad when our time at the Cape has ended, but God willing, will soon begin to think of next year's vacation at "Sand Trap".


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Over 10 years ago my husband and I began vacationing at "Sand Trap", along with my son and his family. We have had the most amazing times at this wonderful home but this year was special – it proved to be the perfect retreat during the time of the pandemic.

We had such fun cooking many meals in the wonderfully equipped kitchen, hung out on the nearby beaches and spent the evenings playing board games (there's a closet filled with games and puzzles) and dining on the lovely,spacious patio.

This home is fully equipped, you don't need to bring much!

When it was time to leave we truly felt a sense of calm and renewal. We are already planning on 2021's vacation at "Sand Trap"!

Renate is wonderful, she's so attentive and accommodating. She makes suggestions for activities, restaurants, etc. It's been a privilege to spend our summer vacations at this home and hear to from Renate for over 10 years.

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My wife and I are long time summer visitors to the Cape and the last 10+++ years(I lost count) have been to Renate's home, the Sand Trap. Now, I could go on and add to the list of all that we love about the place but.....but I would just be repeating what you have already been reading. Thought I'd take a different approach. In the game of golf, hitting into a Sand Trap is always a bad thing. The sand traps your ball and makes it very difficult to ….well......have a good round. This Sand Trap traps your heart and your only regret will be not spending more time there.

The home is fully equipped with everything you'll need for a great vacation and we can't say enough good things about Renate. She is in a word – TERRIFIC!

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Okay folks, who sez 13 is not a lucky number - not us! This is our 13th year at the Sand Trap and we continued the tradition of having a great time. The home easily handles two families with plenty of space for privacy. It is close to everything and a short walk to the beach. Very friendly walkable, bikeable neighborhood where people say "hi". To say the home is fully equipped could be an understatement - love to cook and you need a left handed thing-a-ma-jig, there is probably one there! The owner (who is terrific, I might add) continues to make improvements to the property. This year there were two big ones; a new air conditioning(/heat pump ) system so no more window units and new jalousie windows on the porch - nice on those summer nights. Looking forward to writing another great review next year.show moreshow less

Okay Folks,

The longest winning streak in Cape Cod rental history is presented to Mrs Renate and The Sand Trap. This is our umpteenth stay at this wonderful place and it always always delivers. One can read about Chatham, Cape Cod and the wonderful plentiful things to do in other posts or travel literature but I'm going to tell you about this place - Absolutely Fantastic. Continued improvements and upgrades have been made since we started coming here almost two decades ago. The home is complete with everything one would need for a perfect Cape vacation. We just love the place and we will keep coming back - our stay is usually a longer one (3 weeks) . We are, as you can tell, huge fans so don't miss it.show moreshow less

This is the perfect place for a Beach vacation. The Sand Trap is located very close to the beach and can accommodate comfortably large or small families. The home is fully equipped with everything one would need right down to beach toys. The neighborhood is very bike friendly with very low traffic volume. The owners are constantly listening to their renters and updating where it makes sense. So, negatives?….there aren't any - clean, comfortable and updated with lots of outdoor activities (beach, swimming, hiking, etc…). I'd give the Sand Trap the highest possible recommendation and with full disclosure - we are longtime renters.show moreshow less