Historic Summer Cottage on Pristine Long Pond With Modern Kitchen

Plymouth, Massachusetts
$586 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Are you a nature lover Apley House is the spot for you. You can see eagles flying overhead while you walk sandy trails that lead around cranberry bogs and wooded ponds. Enjoy swimming, fishing and boating from your own private beach (with dock) on pristine Long Pond.

Apley House has hosted happy family vacations for over 80 years. It offers spacious housekeeping accommodations for up to 8 people. The cottage has four bedrooms, a country kitchen and a large, comfy living room. Exterior gathering spaces include a screened porch in front, deck in back and a large yard with plenty of space for lawn games. The waterfront is a short walk across the sandy road and down a wooded path. There are two baths: downstairs has a spacious shower and laundry area. the upstairs bath has a historic clawfoot tub with hand shower.

Situated in the middle of conservation land, this spacious summer home is perfect for people who enjoy water-sports and the outdoors. You can swim, fish and boat on one of Southeastern Massachusetts' pristine glacial lakes. Enjoy quiet strolls along woodland paths and visit the nearby historic sites in Plymouth and Cape Cod. Plus, Apley House is just a short drive away from shops, ocean beaches and Plymouth's great golf courses. Avoid wrangling with Cape Cod traffic and stay in Plymouth.

There's so much to do in the area: Swimming, fishing and boating are favorite activities on Long Pond. The lake is well-stocked each spring and there is a public boat ramp for access. Ample hiking and bicycling trails head into the Wildlands Trust properties next to the cottage and lead you through woods and cranberry bogs around Halfway and Gallows ponds. The scenery is magnificent. We've seen osprey, eagles, mink, and more. It's an easy drive to the near-by Plymouth and Cape Cod tourist sites; it takes about 15 minutes to drive to Plymouth Bay beaches and Plymouth Plantation. The Lower Cape beaches are about 45 minutes away and it is less than 3 miles to Pine Hills and many great Plymouth golf courses!

We have additional cottages and cabins about 1/2 mile away from Apley House. You can add these to your rental or take them individually as one, two or four bedrooms. We are occasionally able to accommodate larger groups (up to 35) in the entire property.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Composting Recycling Unit Size: 1700 Sq Ft (158 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Dan P.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    The house and location were great—very clean, enough space, updated kitchen, comfy beds! Everything you need! The pond is awesome—quiet, clear water, very peaceful! We rented stand-up paddle boards—very fun! Lots of things to do nearby too! We plan to come back again!

  • Diana M.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Wonderful stay. Spacious with a well stocked kitchen and situated on a gorgeous pondWe had lots of room to spread out in this two story house and the hosts were gracious and accomodating with their loan of fishing rods for my son. Wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the house and location!

  • Paul C.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Apley House is a very special place. Wonderful location, great to have the little beach area and the dock to ourselves. Plenty of room in the house to spread out, and everything we needed was there. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

  • Tami H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Nice New England cottage right next to a beautiful and very clear/clean pond - was lovely!! The owners were very attentive to anything we needed (including dropping off fans almost immediately - I think we arrived on the hottest, most humid day/night of the year!) Thanks for a great stay!

  • Maggie M.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    It was a little too rustic for me but we all enjoyed it nonetheless. The power and water went out during a bad storm but the owner was quick to resolve the water issue once the electricity came back on. The location was great but the path to the pond was challenging for the old folk - me! The pond was lovely to swim in but bring your water shoes - the bottom is rocky.

  • David J.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Great location, great accommodations, easy access to everything.

  • Charles R.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    Great location for a summer getaway. Close to the Cape. Plenty of room. Quiet. A real jem!

  • Susan T.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Sadly we had to cut our stay short . Susan the owner was very responsive and thoughtful. The lake is absolutely gorgeous. The house was spotless and well stocked. We hope to return for an extended stay.

  • Elizabeth H.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    We had a fantastic time at the Apley House. We brought my parents (in their mid 70’s), and our adult children, my parents stayed in the bottom bedroom and we all stayed upstairs which worked perfectly. The house and surrounding area is beautiful! We hiked, swam in the lake, canoed, fished, had a cookout, did 3 of the provided puzzles, played games, drank coffee on the front porch, and went site seeing in Plymouth. We had a question about the property and one of the owner’s stopped by promptly, learning we enjoyed fishing he dropped off 2 poles that allowed us to catch some perch and pike (which we released back into the lake). We all loved the accommodations and area. We are looking forward to coming back sometime in the future. Thank you!

  • Shauna B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2023

    Stayed Jul 19, 2023

    I just loved this house and all the character. While it was hot in house upon arrival it was easily cooled down by opening windows and use of fans. Great proximity to activities in the area. Very clean qnd well taken care of. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. So many fond memories made at the Apley House. Thanks for the wonderful stay and we hope to visit again soon!

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