Location: Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA (20 min from Provincetown, 5 min from downtown Wellfleet) View Map
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 13)
Keywords: Home
Nothing but the sound of wind and birds greets your senses in this 60's California-style, spacious home located on the crest of a dune on Lieutenant Island in Wellfleet. The views down the dune, across to Indian Neck and downtown Wellfleet, and out to Great Island from the house are breathtaking. There is a vacant lot on one side of the house, conservation land stretching far down the dune on the opposite side, and the dune and bay on another. Woods and water are your views everywhere!
Lieutenant Island is a tidal island totally accessible by vehicle except at high tide when the water sometimes surrounds the quaint little one car bridge. This minor inconvenience, the proximity to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and the extensive amount of conservation land on the island has kept it a very private and tranquil community.
As with all bayside properties on the Cape swimming and boating activities are best surrounding high tide. At low tide the water goes out pretty far, leaving the flats fun for strolling and shelling; swimming is always readily available five minutes away at Marconi Beach, a National Seashore Beach on the ocean side of the Cape. Many other famous National Seashore beaches and wonderful pristine aquifer-fed ponds are very close by as well.
The house itself is actually two - three bedroom, two bath units that are mirror images, with living, dining, and kitchen areas on either end of the house and bedrooms down the long hallway. The house is offered as one six bedroom house offering joint space for large families or groups and yet the luxury and privacy of separate decks, living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens when needed. The huge decks on either end of the house are great for entertaining or just sunbathing and relaxation. Everyone can fit in either the Sunset or Sunrise side of the house and yet the opportunity to have separate and private space in one vacation home is remarkable and fun.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer (2)
- Dryer (2)
- Off Street Parking : right at the house
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : 2 master bedrooms 1 queen bed in another bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (7)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : New 47" flat screen tvs and blueray dvd players for dvd/video use since reception on Island limited
- DVD
- Video Library : some videos and dvd's available at the house
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : spacious and modern
- Cooking Utensils Provided : very well stocked
- Refrigerator (2) : brand new
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Weber grills
- Deck/Patio (2) : very large outdoor spaces; either Sunset or Sunrise can accomodate the whole group
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Up on a very high dune on the bay side of the Cape. Sweeping view out to Indian Neck, Blackfish Creek, Jeremy Point and Great Island. Short walk to beach down lower part of dune.
- Communications
- Telephone : local service only; cell phone reception on the Island is excellent.
- Cell Phone : Smartphones get good reception
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wifi will be provided
- Other Amenities
- outdoor showers Bose dock for ipod
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : All on one level, some sand to get through but pretty easy; previous tenants have been happy.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Audubon Sanctuary nearby
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Season ...... $7000/week (Sunrise/Sunset)
Shoulder Season .. $5000/week (Sunrise/Sunset)
Off Season ....... $4000/week (Sunrise/Sunset)
No Smoking & No Pets allowed.
Shorter Rentals available Off Season; slightly higher holiday weekends
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Wellfleet
Lt. Island is close to everything and yet separate and practically unknown to many because of the privacy of the Island and lack of parking for the general public. Fabulous views close but far away from it all were the lure. Plus the house is so spacious and comfortable with views from every room.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Nature, nature, nature. The ability to be in the midst of the Cape and yet quiet and relaxed and self-contained. Contemplation and yet the ability to share it all with friends. Totally unique location on the Cape.
Property Photos
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- View of house from Dune Crest - Cape Cod/Wellfleet, MA - Massachusetts Lodging Rental - Tranquil Lieutenant Island Home!
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- dinner at Sunset - Cape Cod/Wellfleet, MA - Massachusetts Lodging Rental - Tranquil Lieutenant Island Home!
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- path to dune crest - Cape Cod/Wellfleet, MA - Massachusetts Lodging Rental - Tranquil Lieutenant Island Home!
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- imagine yourself here
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- another view from dune crest
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- yet another perspective
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- View down the dune - opposite side of the house
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- sunset view at Sunset
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- Sunrise deck
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- Sunrise Living Room
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- Sunset Living Room
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- Lt. Island bridge
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- Marsh grass at Lt. Island
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- Sunset Master Bedroom
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- Sunrise Master Bedroom
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- Kayaks on the beach
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