2 Bedrooms - 1 Bath - Sleeps 4 A 7-night Friday-to-Friday rental reservation is required during peak summer weeks. Many of our homes offer flexible stays with a 3 night minimum in the off season - ask our Reservation Specialists for more details. Guests can bring their own linens or rent from our Linen Service for an extra fee (Bed Sheets, Bath, Beach and Kitchen Towels) We offer a 4 pm Check-In and 10 am Check-Out Come stay at: Harwich Hideaway! This Dog-Friendly, Waterfront, Cape Cod vacation rental offers wooded privacy and lakefront access on Aunt Edie's Pond. It is secluded and quiet with new central A/C, a gas fire pit by the pond, and a washer/dryer in-house!  Owners Share Why I Love My Home: This is truly a hidden gem in Harwich, we could literally spend hours just watching the lake from the deck or sunroom! Swimming or lounging in the pond or early evening fishing are just a few of the fun things our kids enjoy while here. Secluded and definitely away from it all we hope you can kick off your shoes and relax your cares away while staying at our Cottage! Let Us Tell You About This Home: Enjoy swimming and kayaking right from your back door. Want to try Stand up paddle boarding? We can assist you in renting one for your stay and even have it delivered right to your door!  This home is situated in a quiet setting close to the bike trail and Harwich Center which offers the Community Center, Brooks Park, public tennis, playground, library, restaurants etc. In the summer the lake has more vegetation, including waterlilies. These do not affect the water quality. New Central AC, a portable fire pit for pond-side evenings, and free WiFi! Enter the home through the compact kitchen with warm wood cabinets, granite counters, fridge, and stove (no dishwasher), to a cozy living area with a fireplace. (Please ask about using the fireplace.) Through the living room is the entrance to the screened-in porch, overlooking the pond, with comfortable seating and a game table. Enjoy a game of cards or checkers all while taking in the beautiful, private views. To the right of the living room is a short hallway with 2 bedrooms, full bath, and stacked washer and dryer. Bedroom #1 on the right has a bunk bed, with a twin bed over a Queen bed. Bedroom #2 has a Queen Bed. The bathroom has a tub/shower combo. Outside is a wooden deck looking out at the woods on either side and the pond. It has a dining set, extra seating, and a gas grill. There is also an enclosed outdoor shower on the ground level. Come escape to the Cape and create special memories at this hideaway on the hill! This secluded retreat in the woods with pond views will not disappoint. Refreshed in 2021 with new paint and furniture updates. Central AC added 2024.  The home is located on a dirt road and in a secluded area on the pond. All wheel drive or 4 wheel drive is recommended, but many guests have accessed it with regular vehicles. Guest Welcome Starter Bag Included: Contains 2 rolls of toilet paper, a roll of paper towels, 2 trash bags, a sponge, and a starter amount of bar soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, and laundry detergent. A few locally sourced snacks are included as well (subject to change based marketplace availability). This home offers Keyless Entry for your convenience.  NO SMOKING of anything containing tobacco, any other substance, and e-cigarettes, inside or outside of the home. PET FRIENDLY HOMES are for a DOG only.  This home allows 1 dog for $25 per night.  With owner approval, a second dog may be considered for an additional $25 nightly fee.  A Pet Registration form must be completed upon reservation confirmation.   Max parking of cars at property: 2  No parking on lawn anytime.  Fireplaces are only available for use in the winter months with advance approval from owner.  Additional Information to Assist You: - Booking direct with New England Vacation Rentals offers the best rate guarantee on the web.  Our calendars are updated in real-time and are accurate. - Departure cleaning is included with your reservation at no additional charge. Simply follow our basic check-out instructions at your departure.  - State and local taxes are charged if applicable.   - For Reservations made over 60 days away, you will make two payments - 50% initial payment with reservation and the final balance will be auto billed to your credit card 60 days prior to arrival.  We accept Mastercard and Visa for payments. - A confirmed reservation is non refundable--please consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Ask our guest specialist for more details regarding cancel options and trip insurance.  - ***Linens - bed sheets, bath/dish/beach towels and bath mats are not included with this home but can be rented at time of booking or at a later date through our linen rental partner. Please ask our guest specialist for details.  Our NEVR Homes come with mattress covers, pillows and a bed cover such as blanket, quilt, bedspread etc. - You must be 25+ years old unless accompanied by a parent or guardian to book one of our Vacation Rental Homes. An ID must be furnished upon request.   Area Info:  *Mileage is approximate -  1.1 Mile to Dunkin donuts for coffee in the morning -  1.5 Mile to Harwich Public Market -  1.5 Mile to the Bike path - More info on the Rail Trail can be found here: Info on Cape Cod bike trails -  3 Mile to the Harwich east Plaza where you will find pizza, chinese, and a great tavern called the 400 East - Best burgers in town! (great salads and seafood too) -  3.2 Mile Sundae School Ice Cream and Ember Pizza with an outdoor fire pit and patio dining -  3.5 Mile to Bank Street Beach (Ocean beach-Nantucket Sound - gentle waves warmer water) - 3.5 Miles to Cape Roots cafe and market Less than a 3.5 Miles to the center of Harwich Port where you will find: - The Freedom Ferry to Nantucket - Seal Tours - Shopping - Restaurants - Bakeries - Beaches Short drive (7 miles) into the town of Chatham where you will find : - The Orpheum movie theater - Seal tours - Shopping - Restaurants - Friday night Band stand concerts - The Monomoy Theater - Playground - Public Tennis - Chatham A's Baseball