Ponderings at White Pond

98%

30 reviews

· Concord Ma, Middlesex, Massachusetts · 1 acre

Hosted by Claudine K.

Canvas tent

· 2 guests max · 1 toilet

Best in Massachusetts: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Once written about by Henry David Thoreau in Walden. He called it one of the "emerald eyes of the world" . A magical place yet so close to Boston. Learn more about this land: This winter we are offering up our cottage with an additional winterized tent for studio or additional guests. You need to walk about 100 yards down a gravel path to get to our secluded home. It is heated with two pellet stoves. One in the bedroom wing, the other in the livingroom/kitchen. Skating, ice fishing, and crosscountry skiing right outside your door when the weather is right. Peace and calm when the weather is harsh. The house is fully stocked with cooking. linens, and a bathroom. During the summer, glamping in our greenhouse-tent for peace and tranquility. It is under a canopy of trees with a cool pond breeze prevailing. The bed and linens are first rate for a very comfortable stay. There are shelves, potable water and a desk within. It is heated in the cool temps and fan cooled in the warmer days. There is a canoe and paddleboard available to borrow. The main house is attached by decks, the bathroom is shared with the main house and there is a kitchen for you to use. The 40 acre pond is 65 feet deep. It is a kettle pond which is spring fed with no river inlets to pollute it. Access is a little tricky with 100 yard hike from the parking area down a steep slope. The pond is stocked with bass and trout for great fishing. The birds are amazing. Henry David Thoreau wrote about White Pond in his book, Walden as the "emerald eyes of the world." This is a place that magic happens.Please note: There are two sites. One is mostly for winter which is the cottage. The second summertime offering is a tent/cabin with outdoor heated shower, private compost toilet, and outdoor kitchen. You need to walk about 100 yards down a gravel path to get to these sites. During the summer, glamping is offered in our greenhouse-tent for peace and tranquility. It is under a canopy of trees with a cool pond breeze prevailing. The bed and linens are first rate for a very comfortable stay. There are shelves, potable water and a desk within. It is heated in the cool temps and fan cooled in the warmer days. There are docks from which to jump into the pond, a canoe, and a paddleboard available to borrow. The 40 acre pond is 65 feet deep. It is a kettle pond which is spring fed with no river inlets to pollute it. Access is a little tricky with 100 yard hike from the parking area down a steep slope. The pond is stocked with bass and trout for fishing. The swimming is fantastic. And there are plenty of trails to walk/run or ride a bike nearby. Henry David Thoreau wrote about White Pond in his book, Walden as the "emerald eyes of the world." This is a place that magic happens.

What to expect

Canvas tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private. Propane gas stove, Green Egg and outdoor kitchen available

Toilet available

Flush toilet, composting toilet. We may share the bathroom with home or you have a compostable toilet available

Pets allowed

On leash

Potable water available

Hose, bottled water or jugs

Showers available

Hot water . Shared

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. The recycling and trash bins are to be carried up to the parking area

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

98% Recommend40 ratings · 30 reviews

Claudine's campsite offers a serene and picturesque escape, perfect for those seeking peace and quiet. Most reviews highlight the beautiful pond, cozy cabins, and the friendly, helpful nature of the host. While the majority of guests had a positive experience, a few noted issues with cleanliness and privacy, which may be worth considering. Overall, it's a well-loved spot for enjoying nature and relaxation.

Summary AI-generated from real reviews

Marco P.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Amazing

Wonderful location to rest in peace and quiet... Would highly recommend for the summer or even in the winter once the snow hits.. Claudine is a wonderful host, most thankful for everything she had done for me once I arrived to the location... Would 100% be coming back

Dorin M.

5 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

We absolutely loved this place. An amazing get away from the city and it's very close to Boston too. I was worried that we're gonna have problems with the commute, since we weren't driving, but we took the train to Concord and were able to Uber to the place and back very easily. The host is the so kind and friendly and even helped us with the fire. Would definitely recommend and it's gonna be my go to place whenever I feel like I need some quiet and peace.

Camila G.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Amazing little cabin in October, with a beautiful view of the lake and the autumn leaves and some little flying/jumping? Fish!!! Loved a cannot ride in the lake. It was pretty cold out and still very warm and cozy inside!

Kady D.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Perfect Reset

This place is pure magic and has a lot of love put into it. The owners of the property are extremely gracious and welcoming. We couldn't have asked for a better place to reset and find some peace. It's a rare find and I felt very lucky that they opened their space up to outsiders. The cabin is charming and has thoughtful lighting throughout. It has electricity and is stocked with what you need for coffee, tea and cooking on a small grill or wood stove. They also provided plates and silverware, fresh towels, blankets, toilet paper and paper towels. Theres an area for dish washing next to the main house. We packed everything in and did not need all of what we brought by any stretch. If you need other items theres a town and stores along the way within a 5-15 minute drive from the property. The outdoor shower works great and keeps the water hot for a full shower length. You are RIGHT on the water, and it's the cleanest pond I've ever seen so make sure to respect the area. There's beautiful hiking right across the way. We had planned to only be on the property in the morning and evenings but you really can't beat staying on the water all day. The hill leading down to the cabin is slightly steep but not bad at all. It's very well marked and maintained. They provided us a wagon to help carry down what we packed in. They have a fridge they allowed access to in the base of the main house, and provided a cooler on the porch of the cabin we were in.

Garrett C.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Awesome 4 day stay over Labor Day. Beautiful pristine water and a cozy cabin surrounded by green. We loved getting out onto the trails and using the floating dock to fish off. Can’t wait to comeback.

Avalena L.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Wonderful white pond weekend

We went to Claudine’s place for a girls weekend. The pond was stunning. We had the best time taking the dock out into the middle of the water and jumping off. It was very peaceful and relaxing. Would highly recommend, and we will absolutely be back. Bring bug spray.

Location

Concord Ma, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nipmuc, Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), Pawtucket, and Agawam First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking