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Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets

Eastham
Cottage

🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets

4

Guests

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathroom

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.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that. We highly suggest traveler insurance be purchased to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances.

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Rooms and Beds

Room #1

queen beds: 1

Room #2

single beds: 2

Features and Amenities

Air Conditioning

Allows Pets

Barbecue

Barbeque Utensils

Beach Essentials

Blender

Board Games

Body Soap

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Ceiling Fan

Check In Option Instruction

Cleaning Products

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Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Reviews

Lovely Cottage

Marguerite Shinouda

I really love staying at the Velvet Crab. This was my third stay. Waking up to views of a nearby lake. Minutes from beaches. Dog friendly. The the Heart of Cape Cod team provides all the amenities- WiFi and Roku. Fully equipped kitchen. Kayak on the lake. Outdoor grill. Dog crate on request. Even dog bowls and treats. Tara brought a blender right over when I requested one. Everything you need for a wonderful vacation. My pup and I will definitely be coming back.

Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets

Eastham
Cottage

🦀Waterfront at The Velvet Crab~Amazing Sunsets

4

Guests

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathroom

50% deposit due at time of reservation. Balance due 15 days prior to check in.

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Description

Notes

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).

Neighborhood

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.

Access

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!!!

Space

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
- 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.

Sorry - we can not accommodate early check ins as we need sufficient time to properly clean, disinfect, and prepare for the next guests

What Our Guests Are Saying

Joe

Top notch. Private, we never even noticed the attached neighbors. The windows and placement of the dwelling points away from the attached house, so it feels very secluded. Unusually well appointed unit for Cape Cod, which was very much appreciated for out of town travelers. I’ve been visiting Cape Cod my entire life (over 40 years) in the summertime with family and have never had such a great place for the money. Excellent for a stress free romantic or casual visit for two. No complaints at all.

The Breeze

Katie

A great choice for a Cape rental. Right in Minister’s Pond and close to everything! We love renting from Heart of Cape Cod and will definitely be back!

The Velvet Crab

Kosygin

What a great place to stay. Perfect location right near the water. Loved the convenience of walking over to the beach in the mornings, afternoons and evenings for a beautiful sunset. It was great to walk out into the bay when the tide was low. You can practically go out a good half a mile. Lovely house, very comfy and very well kept. Had practically everything that we would need. I would highly recommend this place. We had a very peaceful and relaxing time here. Really glad to have stayed here. Will definitely look to come back again.

The Sandbar

Kumar

Tara is an amazing host. You can check the house in pictures but the treatment is what I would like to mention. We had 2 kids with us. Tara had gift bags ready for both of them with their names written on those. She also had snacks ready for us as soon as we arrived. Very personal touch. The house is located very conveniently on the beach. You can’t beat the view at this price. Really amazing experience. Would live to stay again.

The Sandbar

Victor

Excellent value. Definitely got what we paid for and more. The location itself was great, located about a 15 minute walk from the beach, and right off route 6, making it easy to travel from. Also, the host herself was very quick to respond, and gave us helpful information. The host also provided us with a super helpful online guidebook with tips about the house, things to do, places to eat, etc. I thought that it was a wonderful touch. There is nothing I would change about where we stayed, and definitely would recommend this place to a group of 4+ going to Cape Cod!

The Aspinet

Michelle

This was my second time to stay at one of Tara’s properties, and everything was absolutely wonderful! Tara goes above and beyond to create a meaningful experience and peaceful stay. There were little snacks provided as well as travel-sized face lotion, face wash, makeup remover, soap, conditioner, shampoo, a nail file, and a foot mask. Two beach towels were available for use, which is helpful, if you don’t want to bother packing beach towels. :) The Landing was clean and spotless upon arrival and is spacious for 2 - 3 guests. I love this location, as it is a quick drive in either direction, from Chatham to Provincetown. I will absolutely stay here again! Exceptional!

The Landing

Sonia

I can’t stress how much our family loved staying in this impeccably beautiful cottage, a few steps from a quiet public beach. Every detail was perfect: from the beautiful decor to the amazing facilities (deck with sea view, barbecue, beach chairs and towels, snacks, games, Tv, great books, ample kitchen equipment, helpful guidebook) plus everything was immaculately clean. Tara was helpful and responsive at all times. A dream Cape Cod weekend.

The Sand Bar

Phyllis

Our stay at the cottage was delightful. The cottage was extremely clean and well stocked. I definitely recommend the Velvet crab

The Velvet Crab

Isabel

Book this place now! The house is exactly as pictured and was very clean. The location was ideal for our family as the beach was a 5 minute stroll down at the end of the dead-end street. There was plenty of room for 8 people, especially with the dining table in the screened-in porch and the table and chairs outside on the patio. These outside spaces greatly expand the living space, and the hammock and badminton net were a bonus. Other points include wifi was strong, kitchen well outfitted and beds were comfortable. Tara made herself completely available, and check in and out was easy. We would book the same house again!

The Alpine

Pattie

We had a wonderful stay at Lotus on the Water. It’s a very special spot. Beautiful. Peaceful. Energizing. So lovely. With welcomed and unusually generous amenities. Special attention to every detail. Our host, Tara, is the perfect Host of Cape Cod. We very much enjoyed our stay, celebrating our wedding anniversary. It was simply the best!

The Lotus

Mehrtash

Beautiful space, great location, meticulous decorations and touches, and extremely clean! We will definitely visit again!

Oceanside

Ronan

Amazing location, so quiet and secluded. I could actually see stars! Fantastic trip and stay, Tara responds so quickly and makes everything a breeze. Highly recommend.

The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach

Erin

Very accurate listing and a great stay for us. So many little touches that make a difference after a long journey… the snacks upon arrival, the spices, the foil and bathroom products available… the games and outdoor amenities. Would love to go back!

The Ocean Cottage on Thumpertown Beach

Hagere

This rental is a gem and I’m so lucky to have found it. The location is perfect—you can spend time away from crowds hanging out and relaxing at the pond in your backyard or you can drive to the public beaches in minutes. The cottage has access to so many things, including a fire pit, a private beach, a canoe, and so much more. Breakfast on the porch overlooking the water was an amazing experience. The hosts are so considerate; everything you can need is at your fingertips! I hope you get to enjoy this place as much as I did!

The Twisted Porpoise

Mary

...As a recent guest at “the Breeze,” I wholeheartedly rate it as the best in the “Heart of Cape Cod”! I am very particular, and I consider the accommodations impeccable. Indeed a super host, Tara responds to any concerns quickly and with efficiency. Moreover, I felt comfortable with her good natured attitude and aim to ensure the highly regarded reputation she has built. Features of renting the cottage here make it the most convenient for hiking, biking, and kayaking. Its location is also ideal for visiting various points of interest. The primary purpose for my trip was privacy and quietness, and the deck of “the Breeze” or the dock by the pond below afforded the most of both; I just wish I could have stayed longer!!

The Breeze on Minister’s Pond

Florence

We had such a lovely stay here. The house as perfect and as described. A lot of spacious rooms, and a great game room in the basement! Great location and close by to the beach. Tara was a great host and great with answering any questions we had. Would highly recommend it here.

The Aspinet

Ashley

Wow. Such a beautiful stay at the Lieutenant’s Lodge. This island is something special. We loved feeling all the history in this house. It’s a perfect getaway. We were very comfortable and really enjoyed the atmosphere. We hope to return for sure. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home.

Lieutenant’s Lodge on Lieutenant’s Island

Julia

The Landing is exactly as described - a really spacious, clean, comfortable and welcoming place that will be your perfect home away from home for your visit to the beautiful outer Cape. Great location, convenient to all services but quiet and private as well. Right around the corner from the Cape Cod Rail Trail bike path, and about a mile and a half away from the Cape Cod National Seashore’s iconic beaches. At night, take in the stars and the beacon from Nauset Lighthouse that washes over the sky. Your hostess, Tara, is immediately responsive with any questions or concerns. A wonderful getaway awaits you!

The Landing

Nick

Clean, roomy, comfortable, dog friendly house in a great area of the Cape; close to the best beaches and great restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and would return again.

Anchor in the Pines

Timothy

Tons of space inside, a fantastic deck for outdoor gathering, and a great location convenient to all the Route 6 attractions and beaches. The house was a perfect place to gather on the Cape for a few days with family and friends. Tara was super helpful and remained readily available throughout our stay.

Waterfront Oasis with Jacuzzi Tub