A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, and Mashpee Commons

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Bourne's Pond; floating dock and rowboat for fishing or just a twilight row
Property entrance sign
Kitchen Entrance and Porch
Parking area in front will hold three cars
More parking that holds an additional three cars.  Gates can be closed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$753
avg per night

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East Falmouth, MA
  • Mashpee Commons
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Island Queen Ferry
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Popponesset Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Falmouth, MA (FMH-Otis Air National Guard Base)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double

1 Double Bed

King

1 King Bed

Nook

1 Queen Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Second floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Stand-up

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 223.0 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child Bed
Price is AU$753 avg per night,

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About the area

East Falmouth

Located in East Falmouth, this farm stay is on the waterfront. Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Falmouth Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Cod Beaches and Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Cape Cod Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Doran Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mashpee Commons - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Island Queen Ferry - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Popponesset Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagel Haven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lanes Bowl and Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Cod Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive

About this property

A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, and Mashpee Commons

Antique 9-room colonial cape and barn sitting on one acre of land on a beautiful fresh water kettle pond, makes this a real retreat. Parking for 6 vehicles. Within easy reach of downtown Falmouth and Mashpee Commons.

The pond offers a great place to swim, kayak, and fish with a floating dock and private sandy beach. Two kayaks, an aluminum rowboat, and two stand-up paddle boards are there for your enjoyment. The pond has small mouth and large mouth bass, yellow perch, pickerel, sunfish and black crappie! 10 minute ride to South Cape beach, 6 minutes to Menauhant beach, and boat launch facilities for deep water access at Child's River is less than three minutes away; you can launch the kayaks and paddle boards there, too. Large outdoor deck, gas grill and plenty of seating for everyone. Outdoor shower with hot water! The property is also regularly serviced with a natural oil treatment to control ticks and mosquitoes throughout the season.

The barn is a step back in time that has been repurposed for gathering friends and family. A great place to retreat when you are ready for cards, darts, and cocktails. When the weather is less than perfect, the pool table on the first floor of the house is ready to be racked up.

Excellent restaurants in Falmouth, Waquoit Village, Mashpee and points in between. Stop & Shop and Roche's markets less than 10 minutes away; same for Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks!

First floor laundry, library, bedroom with a king bed, a sleeping nook with a queen bed, and small bath with walk-in shower. 50" LED HD television and DVD player with a library of movies and a library of books! There is a charging station in the kitchen dining area for six phones or tablets! Second floor has full bath with tub, three bedrooms; one with two twin beds, one with a full size and another with a queen bed. The queen bedroom has plenty of room for a pack 'n play or twin-size air mattress.

Each bedroom, with the exception of the 1st floor sleeping nook, has a window air conditioner during summer months and all bedrooms and the nook have ceiling fans. There is a portable air conditioner we use on the first floor to cool off the pool room and dining area. The heat is gas fired forced hot water and it comes up quick for those visiting during the off-season.

If you are into wildlife, the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a short walk and offers educational programs and walking trails that brings you to Waquoit Bay. Very cool for kids and frankly, the view of the bay is just awesome. There are mountain bike trails off Rte.151 near 28, and the Shining Sea bike bath is another three minutes down 151 where it intersects Rte. 28A.

Our goal was to create a vacation rental that allows our guests to relax. The home has pretty much everything you need whether its a larger coffee pot for when friends drop in (there are 3 coffee makers), a griddle when making three pancakes at a time takes way too much time, or 4-slice toaster (that is actually very cool); basically, if you have it at home, we probably have it On the Pond, too!

Property manager

Chris & Kay Mowatt

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack 'n Play is available
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Events

No events allowed
No large events due to septic limitations
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or barn
Be respectful of the neighbors and the pond. No glass containers at or on the water; no trash can be left at the pond.
Kayaks, rowboat and paddle boards used at your own risk. If you aren't sure how to use them, leaving them high and dry is the safest option.
Pool table use is for responsible teens and adults. Its hard to get chalk pictures out of the felt.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large events due to septic limitations
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number C0097410960

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, and Mashpee Commons pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, and Mashpee Commons?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, and Mashpee Commons?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, and Mashpee Commons located?

This family-friendly East Falmouth farm stay is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Cape Cod Beaches. Cape Cod Children's Museum and Falmouth Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

A Slice of Heaven on a Pond Near Downtown Falmouth, Beaches, and Mashpee Commons Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, enjoyable location, so well equipped.

Second time staying here and just as enjoyable as the first. House is great, so well equipped to enjoy the pond as well as local beaches. Barn great for older kids to hang out. Accommodates many so can have fun with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

House was great, plenty of space, effectively 6 bedrooms so great for hosting friends and family. Fresh water pond was true joy for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and floating around on floaties. So well equipped, could have left half our stuff at home - had spikeball/bottlebash/fishing rods and tackle plus everything for beach and pond. The converted garage was a real blast for the high school teens. Absolutely great place for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Regina C.

Vacation on the pond

Our family really enjoyed fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding right in the yard. The house was comfortable and well equipped. I asked Chris if they had lobster utensils and he told me to get some and he would reimburse us. How nice. I would give this a 5 star but being right off Route 28 was a little of a concern for me. The bedrooms were comfortable and it was nice having good quality linen in the home. The kids ( and adults too) loved the new outdoor shower that had just been installed. The location to Mashpee Commons was a treasure we didn’t find until we had been in Falmouth several days. It has lots of shopping close to the house. Downtown Falmouth was a regular drive for us. Lots of great restaurants and shops. The beaches were fairly close by and an easy drive. If you are looking for a place to have a large group stay, this is a good choice. I would imagine as time goes on, some more patio / outdoor seating will be added.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dede B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our small family reunion after two years without seeing each other

Our stay at this gorgeous property exceeded our expectations. Everything you could ever want during your stay is available at the house- we fished, kayaked, played cards in the barn, grilled meals, played pool, and drove the short distance to the MV ferry and visited our favorite island for the day. The property and home are beautifully maintained. We made so many wonderful memories there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect stay

The house, property and pond are beautiful and offered everything we could think of. Morning swims and paddleboarding in the afternoon were wonderful. We couldn't have asked for better hosts than Chris and Kay! They really came through for us when a family member left something important behind. Thank you both again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely open airy home with comfortable rooms and cozy spaces

A splendid time was had by all
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property with great amenities

Beautiful and expansive home with everything we could ask for. The kitchen was very well stocked with extras you don’t usually find. Everything about the house was in excellent condition, very clean, beautifully decorated and the beds were comfortable. The pond was pretty much our private waterfront the whole time we were there and we enjoyed the kayaks, SUPs and tubes, not to mention sitting on the dock or deck to enjoy the view. The outdoor shower is bigger than average and very nice with a changing area. Everyone pretty much stood in line to use it. The row boat was a surprise hit with our group and the kids loved rowing to the center of the pond and jumping off. The barn was the perfect teen hangout and our teens also really loved playing pool and using the sound system. The fire pit was the perfect end to gorgeous days. The owners were helpful and communicative. We would highly recommend and feel this house might have spoiled us for other houses because it was just that perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed!

Our 2 week stay at this property was exactly what we needed! Great quality time with both family and friends. The property itself was a perfect getaway for all of us to enjoy activities and relax onsite without traveling. From fishing, to tubing, to playing darts, cards, billiards, the yard provided space for a slip n slide on the hill, and the side yard provided flat space for a small kiddie pool and tent for the kids to enjoy. The house was fully stocked with kitchenware to allow us to cook and grill all meals. This was the perfect getaway for our family reunion and we will book this property again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful escape

The house is lovely and located on a beautiful lake. The House is very well maintained and kitchen is well furnished with every thing you could possibly need. We enjoyed the patio and boating / fishing on the lake. We also enjoyed the pool table. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gennes W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and relaxing week

My sister and our kids loved the house..husbands loved the barn! So many different places for people to get comfortable, and the pool room, back deck were great rec spaces for the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another incredible vacation!

This was our second year at this wonderful property. This year we were blessed with a beautiful grandson and we were able to spend such quality time with him. We also had the opportunity to spend time with our other son who, due to COVID, we have not seen for several months. The house has everything one could ever want. It is peaceful, roomy and the pond is heaven. Thank you Chris and Kay for everything! The new first floor bathroom is beautiful. We cannot wait to come back next year! With great appreciation, Zaitchik family
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

L B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everyone agreed, this was a perfect vacation home.

The house is just as described. Clean, well stocked and plenty of room. A great place to get away from it all and relax. The whole family, three generations, enjoyed being on the pond. Peaceful and fun! We’re looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Beautiful setting on the pond. Owners are very nice and easy to communicate with. The house is clean, comfortable and well maintained. Owners thought of everything to make your stay fun and pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you could ask for

When Chris and Kay say they setup the house so you really don’t need to bring anything, they mean it. Everything and more. Incredible roomy. Peaceful. Clean. Responsive. So incredible that I kind of don’t want to share but they are so nice that I need to. It’s great. They’re great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

KJ W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we were looking for

Clean and well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Historic Home with a lo

The house was beautiful and in a great location with a lot to do for all family members. It was really great that there were kayaks, a rowboat and stand up boards for the beautiful pond. We really appreciated the tips about activities and had a great time following them.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

We just spent the most amazing week at this wonderful property. We were constantly joking about how the owners thought of everything and I mean everything. The house was beautifully decorated and comfortable. There were noms for people to read, rest or just sit on the deck and enjoy the beautiful backyard and view of the pond. We enjoyed the kayaks, the paddleboats and the rowboats. Although with the rowboat, we were furiously trying to row and were getting nowhere until we figured out that we were still attached to the dock! We have already booked the same week for next summer and may choose another week. Thank you so much Kay for coming back to let Matt in after he forgot his computer. We cannot say enough good things about this property. It was perfect! Thank you again for a wonderful vacation. Matt and Nancy and family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

kristi k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

I hope I can do this experience justice. Enjoyed a 50th bday with 3 generation of ppl, 9 total. Such a perfect spot. The generosity of the hosts is amazing. Kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, floaties, beach towels, a fully stocked kitchen with all the tools you could want and games, pool, darts. We absolutely loved it and would highly recommend. Hosts were always responsive, house was clean and both historic and modern. We wanted for nothing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Fabulous Vacation Home!

This is a wonderful property! The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need. Our family stays in a rental home for a week every year, and we all agreed that this is the nicest one we have stayed in. The children, 2 and 4, had a wonderful time in the pond, loved the porch swing, loved the toys in the library, and were very sad to leave. The big kids loved the rowboat, paddle boards, and kayaks, and the pool table. The grill is top-notch, too! The air conditioning units kept us all very comfortable during a very hot and humid week. The house is a short drive away from South Cape beach, a beautiful state park facility with lots of parking. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joumana H.

FANTASTIC AND OUTSTANDING

FANTASTIC/OUTSTANDING We had a fantastic time at this house. It is set up perfectly for our needs: spacious, clean and charming. Gorgeous very well equipped and very well thought out. Well suited for all our needs 7 adults and 4 children never felt crowded. They provided all the amenities plus more: inside and outside towels, blankets games and puzzles for the kids. Kayaks, paddle boards and boat. Lots of vests beach toys for kids. Extra fridge in the garage was awesome! My family will stay again in the same house we highly recommend this property! Thank you very much Chris and Kay:)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

What a place!

Two grandparents, two daughters, a son-in-law, and two ten year olds in one house -- and we had a ball! So much room, with beautifully appointed bedrooms, conveniently located laundry, plenty of quiet places to be alone for a while, wonderful common spaces to shoot pool, watch a movie, prepare and share a meal, play a board game, or play in the water. The owners thought ahead about all the big and little things you might need on a trip and made sure they were in the house. That includes a private dock with five boats (rowboat, 2 SUP's, 2 kayaks) plus a barn where you'll find beach chairs and beach toys, and a fancy outdoor shower. This is a historic home outfitted for modern living. Nearby beaches (our favorite was Old Silver) are warm enough for easy swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Awesome House

This is by far the nicest house we have rented. There is everything you could want and it is set up perfectly for a group of varied ages. In the week we were there we rarely left the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christa M.

Fantastic!!

It’s hard to be able to say that anything is perfect but I really cannot find a single thing that I would change about this lovely home. Our party of 7 fit very comfortably and had room to spare. Everything we could need was provided from a well-stocked kitchen to entertainment on the pond (kayak, paddle boards, row boat and fishing rods). The location was great being so close to downtown Falmouth with plenty of shopping, food markets and restaurants. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evening with a beautiful, cool breeze off the water and enjoyed watching the hawks swoop down for fish. I’m already looking forward to our return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful home on the Cape!

We had a wonderful time. Beautiful home, barn and property on the pond. Very well kept. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

We had a wonderful experience - it is a beautiful place, a great place to gather, relax, and enjoy!

We really appreciated the lake being right on the property, and having a beautiful deck and yard to enjoy! We loved using the row boat, and stand up paddleboards, and kayaks, and the area near the lake where we were able to make a fire. The inside of the home is clean, well kept and maintained, and decorated nicely, and it is very comfortable. The Mowatts went the extra mile, and got us an extra pack and play since our son has twins. We had 8 adults and 2 babies, and everyone had a bed, and a good amount of space. We also really enjoyed using the pool table. We appreciated the beautiful grounds, and flowers also. I would definitely recommend this place, and appreciated the hospitality of Chris and Kay. It is a wonderful gathering place for a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018