Twilight looking out to the harbor from the east side of the property
Location: Provincetown, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA (The Highest Hill in Provincetown!)
Accommodations: Three Bedroom House, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-6)
This historical property has been only owned by three families. Originally built for Captain Caleb Cook in 1850, this Gothic Revival home is located with an unobstructed view of Provincetown Harbor from Wellfleet to Long Point Lighthouse. The downstairs 10' ceilings give the rooms a spacious feeling and the views only get better as you go to the second floor.
In 1900, E. Ambrose Webster purchased the home from Captain Cook. Webster was one of the most important modernist painters of the 20th century and was chosen to hang two paintings in the historic 1913 Armory Show with Marcel Duchamp among others. Webster is the subject of a 224 page book to accompany his groundbreaking show at the Greenville Museum which opened last year to rave reviews. Several of the paintings illustrated in Gail Scott's new book entitled "Chasing the Sun" were painted from the house and artists continue to paint in front of the house. Webster enjoyed the bright sunlight of Provincetown on his canvas as well as in his home.
Eight foot windows with a southern exposure onto Provincetown harbor make this parlor room a place to be regardless if it's 8 am or 8 pm. With the unobstructed view of the harbor comes the welcoming sea breeze 24 hours a day. A lawn with gas grill, patio table & chairs allows you to take in all this sweet charm.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Shared with the owners, but in your house.
- Dryer: Shared with the owners, but in your house.
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed: A queen bed in two of the bedrooms.
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): 40" LCD HDTV in the 12x 17 ft. Master bedroom
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: An array of 250 CD's in a 300 CD player.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: We are right next door for any special needs or requests. No guarantee we have the special pot or pan, but can help.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: A full array of caterers are available in Provincetown. We can suggest several for your needs.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas Grill off the French doors in dining room.
- Deck/Patio: A good space that is lawn with patio chairs & table.
- View/Location
- Beach View: Being on the highest hill of Provincetown has its advantages.
- Ocean View: No obstructed view of the ocean with the sun reflecting the bay in the day and the moon reflection at night.
- Monument View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- 12 x 17 foot master bedroom with a view of the harbor from Long point to Wellfleet. A 40" HDTV in master bedroom with queen bed. Queen bed in second bedroom and full sized bed in third room. The house is 1800 sq. ft. with all south facing widows looking out to Provincetown harbor. On the Miller Hill, the highest hill of Provinctown the sea breeze is plentiful. There is a hedged front yard that can entertain with a patio set and grill.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- The vacation house can be used as a retreat away from everything or can be the center of entertainment. It is in a location where the renter can stay in and enjoy the 160 year old house and all it's charm or can walk 10-15 minutes to all the bars and restaurants of Provincetown.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
No Weekend rentals. Do not ask for a three day weekend rate.
Standard ....................... $2500/week (Sat 1pm-Sat 11am) .. $8000/month
Fourth of Jul & Carnival Week .. $3500/week
Season Rental .. $20,000/season
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
We absolutely had to purchase this home and now want to share this home with you. You will be staying in the 3 BR house that is attached to a 2 BR house where we live. There is also a 1 BR cottage on the property that is already a in a year lease. Jim is the Director at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum and lives in Provincetown year round. Russ is a Protein Chemist at Genzyme Corporation and spend 40+ weekends in Provincetown. Both of us love the town and all it has to offer. Being surrounded by ocean on three sides makes this place very special. The winters are mild and the summer days do not get too hot during the heat waves of New England.
Why the Owner Chose Provincetown
This house was purchase as an upgrade from our existing house in the East End. We lived in a 3BR house for 13 years and saw this 7 BR complex and had to have the property. The rest is history.
The Unique Benefits of this Three Bedroom House
This house has the best of both worlds of Provincetown. You can just come to the town enjoy the house the beaches and not even have to deal with the crowds of Provincetown. Maybe a little crowd at the Stop and Shop on the weekends. Or, you can just have the great house with the great views and still walk 10 minutes to all the fun. We both enjoy both sides of this house where you can have both quiet time and all the entertainment that Provincetown has to offer. The house is located between two significant and quiet places to stay, Aerie House and Snug Cottage. Having two B&B's next door allows the evenings to be much quieter without having any commercial businesses near for the evening crowds. All that commercialism is left a block down the hill to Commercial street. That's is what makes this place the best of both worlds of Provincetown.
Property Photos
- Twilight looking out to the harbor from the east side of the property - Provincetown Vacation House near Boating and Fishing
- Center house is the rental house. 2BR house on the left & cottage on the right - Provincetown Vacation House near Boating and Fishing
- Living Room /front parlor - Provincetown Vacation House near Boating and Fishing
- Dining Room
- View from the house
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