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🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets

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Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 453 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
The price is AU$642
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Explore the area

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Eastham, MA
  • Salt Pond Visitor Center
    11 min walk
  • Cape Cod National Seashore
    11 min walk
  • Cape Cod Beaches
    5 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Eastham

At this cottage you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Cape Cod National Seashore and Arnold's Mini Golf. .Accommodation features free WiFi, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.

What's nearby

  • Nauset Light Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Campground Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Nauset Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Skaket Beach - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Nauset Beach - 18 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Macs Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets

The Velvet Crab is located directly on a freshwater pond that is centrally located and close to everything the Cape has to offer. Hike around the Salt Pond Visitor’s Center, bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail, walk the National Seashore ocean beaches and catch the blaze of colors at sunset on the bayside. Everything is so close and within reach of the Velvet Crab.

I respect my guests privacy but am close by and can be reached by text, email, yodeling, carrier pigeon, or Facetime

Very central to everything. Close to Cape Cod Rail Trail (bike trail), Arnolds, Coast Guard and Nauset Light beach, Salt Pond Visitors Center, Eastham Windmill, and First Encounter beach.

The cottage is located on the waterfront. You must read the directions in the guide provided or else you will go to the wrong place. Do not rely on GPS!!!

Wake up refreshed and ready to take on the Cape while you sip your morning coffee from your deck which overlooks the pond. Watch the ducks swim by, or maybe take a morning dip in the water yourself. Not ready for a swim? An outdoor shower is an option for you as well.
Take the canoe out and fish or just check out the pond. Float on a raft out to the middle of the pond and just float – no agenda, just relax and float in the middle of a pond on Cape Cod. There is nothing better for the mind and soul.
Just steps away from Minister’s Pond, the Velvet Crab offers a serene respite from the world. A bright, open living space with a full kitchen and dining area overlooks the pond through oversized windows. This two-bedroom cottage has a Queen bed overlooking the water in the first bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom. A full kitchen has everything you need, with a dining table with seating for 4. A streaming tv lets you watch all your favorite shows on streaming channels that you subscribe to, as well as free channels. In the evening, enjoy dinner on the deck cooked up on your grill, or visit one of many of our fantastic nearby restaurants. Come sit at the fire pit on the beach by the pond and listen to the frogs usher in the night.
The lower pond beach area (the landing and fire pit) is shared with another cottage located up the hill (The Twisted Porpoise). Both are Heart of Cape Cod properties and are private shared areas, not open to the public.
The Velvet Crab is the perfect place to create memories that will last a lifetime. We would love to share all that Cape Cod has to offer, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions you may have!
- Air conditioning/Heat (new mini-splits)
- 1 Queen, 2 Twins
- All linens and towels provided
- An award-winning, custom, state-of-the-art house guide with recommendations is provided for your visit.
- 1 Full bath/1 outside shower
- Firepit available on pond beach (the beach is shared with other guests of ours, if around)
- Dog Friendly with fee of $100 (limit 1 dog – must be over 1 year old). No birds, cats, hamsters, ferrets, or pet rocks. Only a (one, uno, un, ichi, 1) dog that says woof.
- Canoe provided
- Sandy toes and beach hair guaranteed
- Our cleaning teams use thorough checklists, followed by sanitization and disinfection of high touch points throughout the home. We follow CDC guidelines and use only approved EPA products for cleaning.






The property is very large so GPS down to the cottage is not reliable. Specific directions and instructions for arrival are given in the award-winning house manual and recommendations guide provided upon booking (and a provided again a few times thereafter).

Property manager

Tara Goss

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 567 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0292170860

Property is also known as

Waterfront Winter In Eastham
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets?

The closest beach to 🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets is Campground Beach (2.6 km).

How much does it cost to stay at 🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets on 3 Dec 2024 start from AU$642.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does 🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets?

No, 🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hi
Stay was great. Great pricate spot. The bed and couch very uncomfortable needs to be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Lovely
This is a beautiful and cozy cottage to relax and rejuvenate in. Lovely decorations, comfortable furniture and an amazing super comfy bed! Made it hard to get up in the morning! The view from the bed of the water is so calm, peaceful and beautiful. We were welcomed with treats and made to feel very welcomed and pampered. The sunset!! The sunset, breathtaking. We enjoyed our stay and were able to catch our breaths after some challenging times in our lives. It was heavenly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
Everything about the house was perfect. Impeccably clean, views of the lake from the living room and master bedroom, complimentary coffee and cookies, treats. Touches like you find in a hotel like soap, shampoo, face mask, toothbrush. Minutes to the National Seashore by car. The host, Tara, communicated completely. She has written a guide about the house, good restaurants nearby and things to do. All in all, a terrific experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid October on Minister Pond
Wonderful get away, great location right on the pond, quiet and peaceful. The Velvet Crab had everything we were looking for at the Cape. Sparkling clean and spacious with all the comforts of home with a cottage feel. We canoed, fished, relaxed near the water and had morning coffee on the deck. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
My husband and i had an amazing time. Perfect for a secluded getaway with the pup!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was cute and cozy
No Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Velvet crab
We really enjoyed our stay at the velvet crab earlier this month. The cabin was perfect for us. Isolated enough where we had quiet but well situated at about a 5 minute drive to coast guard beach. The kitchen setup was perfect for us. We had cooked some light dinners (pasta,. burgers, and quesadillas) and the kitchen even had a pasta strainer something that I frequently find missing in rentals. The coffee was also provided. Beds were comfortable and the TV was as advertised and we were able.to.watch local channels or setup our Netflix account easily. The outdoor shower was also a hit and helped us keep.down the sand in the cabin. In summary, the house was designed for our family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute clean place
Nice little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Genesee depot

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Traveling around New England would not be complete without a visit to Cape Cod. Our party was looking for some down time during our 10 day trip of visiting the NE area. The Velvet Crab was the perfect place for us to relax. The property faces a tranquil pond and there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy this view---- from the front window, front porch, chairs on the shore, beach fire pit, and a canoe. The inside of the cottage was clean with a well-supplied kitchen. Information regarding our stay was readily made available to us. Communication with the property manager was excellent and prompt. We highly recommend checking out this little gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W., Williston, VT

Liked: Cleanliness
Great New Year’s Retreat on the Cape
We had a lovely weekend. The cottage was perfect for a couple or small family. The kitchen was well-stocked and the place had all amenities! We enjoyed canoeing on a warm day. Communication with Tara is excellent and appreciated, and she will go out of her way to ensure you have all necessary info and that all is well. The cottage is conveniently located to Orleans, P-town, the shore, and the Nauset Light is something else! We cannot wait to return. Five Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal spot for relaxation and coolness
We greatly enjoyed the beach at the pond, particuarly since there was a heat wave and the place was n a wooded area with a small private pond just feet away. The place was clean and well-equipped with a pleasant walk around neighborhood and easy access to route 6. Any time we reached out to Tara, we got a prompt response. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

christian k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location sweet cottage!
Had an amazing time. Host never communicated, we did not sure if that‘s expected. Place adorable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
Clean and pretty little cottage— was lovely for a couples’ weekend away. We enjoyed the outdoor shower, doggie accessories, bikes to borrow and easy access to the bike path (rail trail).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t miss out!
Our stay was delightful. The place was clean, cozy, and the view of the pond was perfect! The amenities were spot-on too. The place is very close to great restaurants, bike trails, and short hiking trails (1-2 miles). The host, Tara, was exceptionally helpful and responded to all inquiries right away. Don’t miss out on this gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gareth V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Location and Spot on accommodation
The welcome message on the bag of homemade cookies, with my name on it was a lovely touch. The accommodation was the same as advertised, perfect online manual to help with all manner of questions from heating, WiFi to local shops, things to do. Messaging to owner was brilliant as response was very quick. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail C., Cranston ri

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful setting
The cottage was lovely and had such special extra touches, and the view of the pond couldn't have been more beautiful. We'd love to return for another winter week (though any season would be wonderful). Tara was so thorough and so nice to work with. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arch H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, right on the east end of pond (sunset). Super clean and very comfortable.
Perfect for a short get away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021