Location: Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA (On Cape Cod Bay In Wellfleet, 2 Hrs To Boston) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
From the Bay side of the house you can see all the way beyond Lieutenant's Island, Great Island, and at night see the lights of Boston in the far distance. Our house is furnished for comfortable living and is suitable for families and couples. The Master Bedroom, on the top floor, has a deck in front and to the side. In the winter enjoy a Wood Fire in the Master Bedroom and see the extraordinary Cape Light from the many windows. The house has artwork and a homey feeling which enhances your time "away from it all". It is fully heated and fully air-conditioned so you can savor the delights of the Cape in the summer and in the winter months.
We encourage small family groups of six or less, and provide baby equipment if it is needed. For the active visitors, there is a beach in front of the house, merely walk down our two second path and you'll be there. Turn to the right and walk 15 minutes over a footbridge to the center of Wellfleet.
Perfect for a couple as a Get-Away Romantic spot.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Three zones (Master Bedroom, Single Bedroom, Main Floor)can be adjusted by remote control at your pleasure.
- Washer: Located on the main bedroom floor, this is a front-loading full-sized machine for ease of use.
- Dryer: The dryer is in the same convenient location near the master bedroom.
- Linens Provided: Optional bed linens and towels available from local service. Other linens provided with rental.
- Off Street Parking: There is parking in our driveway for 3 cars.
- Wood Fireplace: With a fireplace in both the master bedroom and the living room, and with wood provided by the owner, you can be cozy and enjoy the delights of Fairwinds all year.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Master Bedroom has Queen Bed with water views.
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds on the top floor, one in a small room on the main floor, and another used as a window seat in the living room.
- Convertible Bed: Queen-Sized futon in large finished, carpeted area with slider from lower level to beach path.
- Crib: Portable crib with attached changing table. This is kept clean and we provide new sheets for each family if we know in advance that they wish this service. There is no charge for the pac-n-play new sheet which may be taken home with you.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Flat Screen TV in the living room, smaller TV (not flat screen) in futon room.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: We have a small video library, and the town has two video stores and an excellent selection in the Wellfleet Library.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Small ecclectic collection, opera, folk, cajun.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen, with great views day and night, has a New Kitchenaide Dishwasher in 2008, a new microwave over, and is kept clean and well-stocked with condiments and utensils.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: New Cuisinart pots, China for 12, good stainless flatware, place mats, lobster pot, expresso maker, just about everything you might want.There is a quantity of condiments left in the house. Use them as you like.
- Refrigerator: Good size, with a built-in freezer. Downstairs is another refrigerator for those who entertain and need extra space.
- Dishwasher: New Kitchenaid installed 2008. Good model.
- Microwave: G.E. Profile. Installed recently.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber Grill, easily accessible from dining area. We provide propane.
- Deck/Patio: Main deck looks across Cape Cod Bay, with close-up views of Wellfleet Harbor, furnished with a wooden table w. market umbrella, six reclining chairs, two wooden benches and a wooden glider with cushion. Flowers in season give the garden a fresh beauty and the dramatic tides keep you fascinated as you dine outside or just watch the amazing sunsets. The upper deck is near the master bedroom and has chairs for great star gazing or for reading a book.
- Balcony: This is the upper deck off of the Master Bedroom. Catch a glimpse in the photos.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: On a low dune, with a two-second path to the beach. We are the waterfront house, there is nothing to block your view of fishing boats, sailboats, kayakers, and the rest of the quiet harbor life.
- Communications
- Telephone: A land-line for local usage.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): We've just installed WiFi, so you can use your computer anywhere in the house. There are ample instructions for its use in the House Book which contains useful Guest Information. A printer and ethernet cable are also available for your use.
- Other Amenities
- A detailed House Book is left for your use. It contains menues from local restaurants, as up-to-date as possible. Theater schedules, sporting activities and a page of our own favorites with notations about bringing the kids, or enjoying adult conversation.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Pets will not be considered.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): For those who can manage a few stairs there is a single bedroom next to a full bathroom. Not wheelchair accessible.
- Kid Friendly: Very! Portable crib and changing table. High chair. Toys, books and games. Water toys.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- In Boston-2 hours drive-see Harvard Square, the Museum of Fine Arts, The Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, the Freedom Trail and all the historic sites. The fun and galleries of Provincetown are only 20 minutes away. This location has it all. You can bird watch, take the Whale Watching Cruise, walk in the Audubon Society Nature area, and eat really well in Wellfleet, Orleans and Provincetown.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept 6-Oct 17, 2009..2350 p/w Oct 18-Oct 24,2010..$2000p/w
Oct 25-Nov.21 2010..$1350p/w| Nov 22- Jan 2, 2010..$1600p/w
Jan 3-Jan 30, 2010..$1200 p/w | Jan 31-Feb.27,2010..$1100p/w
Feb 28-Apr 10,2010..$1150 p/w Apr 11-May 1, 2010..$1200 p/w
May 2-May 22, 2010..$1600 p/w May 23-June 12,2010.$3850 p/w
June 13-June 26,2010..$3500p/w June 27-Sept 4,2010.$4500 p/w
Sept 5-Sept 18, 2010..$4000p/w Sept 19-Oct.2, 2010.$3500 p/w
$1000 non-refund.dep. to hold reservation. Bal. due 6 weeks before rental begins.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
A/C Waterfront Jewel, Two Fireplaces, Great Holidays... Views!
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Wellfleet
Oh, My Goodness. Anyone who knows Wellfleet knows the answer to this, but for those just coming to Wellfleet for the first time, it is a lovely town, with art galleries, fine dining for adults and excellent casual choices for families who come right from the beach. The Library is a wonderful place to go when it's raining and has programs for kids and a full schedule of lectures for adults.
The Unique Benefits at this Home
Our house has a location which is extraordinary. It sits on a low bluff, overlooking Cape Cod Bay, Wellfleet Inner and Outer Harbors, Indian Neck, Great Island and Lieutenant's Island, so sunsets are not to be missed. We face due West and cocktails on the deck at sunset are our favorite time. We can swim, sail and kayak right in front of our house, but if you like fresh water, the Wellfleet Ponds are gorgeous. They are really lakes, and some, five minutes from the house, are large lakes. And there's the ocean, the National Seashore, the Audobon Society, the Theater known as W.H.A.T. We love the local fish and shellfish, and being with family who rent other houses within a minute or two of us.
A great kayaking area. Boats usually don't get in because it is very shallow. From there, go north through the old railroad bridge, and keep paddling. Good for beginners.
Bring the family, get a lobster roll at the local clam shack, lick your ice cream cone as you look at the stars. Wonderful!
Wellfleet is full of pleasure boats. From the house you'll see kayakers, sailors, and a few fishing boats (and maybe they are catching your dinner.) It's a painting that moves.
Cape Cod Bay is tidal, so there is plenty of time for swimming or exploring the shoreline. Our house has buckets and shovels for kids to carry their treasures.
The way it used to be! Local places make floats, you'll see your neighbor hauling kids in a wagon, and it's low-key and friendly.
Owner's Map of Wellfleet
We fell in love with this house as renters, and found ourselves the owners in 1998. We love to use the house ourselves and have been able to place works of art in it from many of the places we've travelled. We don't let it get cluttered because we want others to feel that it is their home during their stay so we made it comfortable for families with kids, and relaxing and casually elegant for adults.
Property Photos
- The house seen from town pier - Cape Cod, Massachusetts Vacation Rental
- Enter the house - Cape Cod, Massachusetts Vacation Rental
- Walk toward Cape Cod Bay through dining areas - Cape Cod, Massachusetts Vacation Rental
- Front Windows Look Out over Endless Vista of Cape Cod Bay
- The view from your pillow
- Master Bedroom, (view 1)
- Fireplace in Master Bedroom (view 2)
- Room with Twin Beds and Large Mission Oak Table for Computer
- Enjoy the atmosphere on the well-furnished Main Deck
- Shoreline Discovery
- Enjoy a Quiet Moment on The Upper Deck
- Glorious sunset from your deck
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