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Center of Town, Romantic Cottage on the beach with parking, too!

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the cottage sits on the beach with spectacular views of Macmillan Pier.
partial deck view
your own private deck right on the beach!
living room couch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Provincetown, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Commercial Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, MacMillan Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Center of Town, Romantic Cottage on the beach with parking, too!

Provincetown is a unique and wonderful destination, nestled in the National Seashore, with grand, old Portuguese fishing boats and a thriving art scene. Want nature? Want entertainment? Want great food & shopping? Want sunsets from your deck? Stay at our 1-bedroom Puffin Cottage down a flower-lined pathway across from the library. Amenities include fully-stocked kitchen with d/w and granite counters, walk-in closet, a/c in bedroom and living room, large dining table, private deck with table and adirondack chairs. Gorgeous views, kayak and paddle board rentals just steps away, walk to the ferry and whale watch boats. Everything Ptown has to offer is an easy walk. If you do bring a car there is a private parking space for you just 1 block away on Pearl Street. Off-street parking is a thing of wonder in Ptown! What could be better!?
Puffin is a non-smoking, no pet cottage.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Starting in January 2019, the state of Massachusetts passed a new set of taxes on short-term rentals. The total increase in the rate for this cottage is approximately 12% on top of the $1825 rent. To decrease the impact of this tax the owner will pay half of it and the renter will pay the other half (6%.) This applies only to rentals that start on 7/1/19 and anyone who booked before 1/1/19 is exempt from the tax. It is a very unfortunate lack of support by the state for the tourism on which Provincetown is so grateful for and dependent upon!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Our condo only allows the dogs of owners. Sorry!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number C0095742420
Property # 661380
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

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Provincetown, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Commercial Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • MacMillan Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Provincetown Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Far Land Provisions - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Provincetown Brewing Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tin Pan Alley - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Squealing Pig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Pot - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Center of Town, Romantic Cottage on the beach with parking, too! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Center of Town, Romantic Cottage on the beach with parking, too!?

As of May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Center of Town, Romantic Cottage on the beach with parking, too! on Dec 31, 2026 start from $390, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Center of Town, Romantic Cottage on the beach with parking, too!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Center of Town, Romantic Cottage on the beach with parking, too!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Center of Town, Romantic Cottage on the beach with parking, too! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps from Commercial Street and Cape Cod Beaches. Town Beaches and Town Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmine S.

Perfect beachfront rental.

Once you get here you realize that there is almost no point in leaving. Great deck right on the beach and a beautiful view of the harbor. Very comfortable and walking distance to everything. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Escape

Laurie’s place is exactly as described, but perhaps even more beautiful. It was perfect and lovely for the two of us - easy walk to the ferry, close to the East End, and easy access to the West End. The place was very, very clean, the neighbors are kind and friendly, and we can’t wait to go again. Jump on it if you get the chance!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't be surpassed

The most perfect place on the planet for peace. It is a location of pure bliss. The best view in PTown, quaint, clean, comfortable, and all around lovely. THANK YOU for making this available to me. It is a privilege to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Our stay at Laurie's cottage couldn't have been better! The cottage was clean, well stocked with everything we needed, and had lots of room to store our stuff. We loved the location--so close to all the action, but set back off the street where it was nice and quiet. We spent a lot of time watching the boats in the harbor from the private deck. Our neighbors in the other units were jealous that we clearly had the best one! :) Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot. Had everything I needed/wanted and more. Quiet, beautiful.

We stayed there a week for the second time. My only complaint is that it couldn't be longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Property

I have been coming to PTown for over 25 years, and this is among the best places (if not the best) that I have stayed. Wonderful layout, clean, great location, and all the amenities one may need. And, well, that water front view is incomparable - indeed, I spent most days relaxing and reading on the front deck. My only feedback is I think the place is much nicer that the photos show.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deck was above expectations! Inside decor was better than the pictures.

Excellent overall. Suggestion - park the car in the parking space first, then walk to the condo. This way you get the lay of the land opposed to going straight to the unloading zone on the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A terrific stay.

We were more than happy with our stay at Puffin house! The cottage was clean and welcoming. The private deck looking out at the beach was perfect! Unlike many rentals, there was plenty of space to hang and store out belongings. The location could not have been better... everything we cared about was within walking distance. It is very centrally located. Overall... tops scores for this lovely rental on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture perfect cottage ON the bay.

This cottage is a front row seat to the bay. Step out the slider door and there you are. Just beautiful. The interior is clean, comfortable, and artfully decorated. The listing//pictures of this cottage are accurate and say it all. It's also centrally located to all the shops, dinning, and everything Provincetown has to offer. ENJOY Laurie is always quick to respond and a pleasure to work with.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off season getaway

We had a relaxing time at Laurie’s cottage, centrally located and next to the bay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

We were very happy with our stay at the cottage. The location is fantastic and you have your own personal parking spot. You are in Town but the cottage is right on the water and a little off Commercial Street so it is pretty quiet. Check in process was easy and we really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Deck on the water apartment

Pluses: beautiful view, pleasant deck, comfortable couch, well-supplied kitchen that you can actually cook in, comfortable bed, good lighting, good wifi. Nice neighbors. Well maintained. Central location (although see below). Ceiling fans & ac keep the place cool & comfortable. Minuses: Harbor Bar next door is very loud, with thumping music and conversations we could actually follow word for word. Nothing to be done about that, I guess--and it's worth noting that the bedroom is totally quiet. Also, a minor issue--could have done with fewer knicknacks, which made it a little difficult to maneuver around the apartment without fear of knocking something over.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lisa r.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Poor treatment by owner

After 2 days, I was sent an email by the owner that i was being evicted from the property. I was accused of having dogs in the house and more than 2 person occupancy. My daughter was on the lease with me, she came to visit with her husband and 2 dogs. The dogs and my children stayed on the deck but did not come inside. For this I was evicted by email, without even speaking to me, and threatening to call the police if I didnt vacate the premises the next day. I am a 60 yr old women, who was thrown out on the street on my vacation to visit with my grown daughter and son in law. Im not sure if this owner does this, keeps your money and then rents it out again. BEWARE.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2020
In my more than 20 years of renting our very special cottage I have never had a single problem, much less had to evict someone. One of our condo association’s trustees witnessed the violations, one of which was very specifically a rule for the pandemic to help protect health and safety. Nothing is more important. I suggest anyone concerned about this review read all the others.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing.

I cannot say enough about this rental. The location is amazing! We have already book 2021.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life's a beach; this place makes life sweet

When I sent my brother a photo of the view out the window of Puffin Cottage the first morning of our visit, he replied in one word - a long, drawn out "Swe-e-e-e-t." To be able to watch the water and the sky so comfortably and conveniently from the exclusive-use deck would have been enough to make it fun staying here. But the place itself was both down-to-earth and cozy, and filled with fun art and artifacts, evidence of owners who are clearly inspired by the forces of creative self-expression at work in Provincetown. We biked the dunes, roamed the streets lined with galleries, restaurants, and coffee shops - and were always exhilarated to return to Puffin Cottage, centrally located in town. I am very grateful to Puffin's gracious owner for making such a wonderful place available.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite, perfect cottage on the bay!

This is our second stay at Laurie's cottage. My wife and I love it here. Its centrally located, on the harbor/pier, and just a wonderful view of the bay/beach. The pictures on the listing say it all. Its a beautiful cottage. Laurie is always quick to respond and a pleasure to work with.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture Perfect

A great location that has beautiful views and within walking distance of everything!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the best vacations I’ve ever taken.

Amazing. We will absolutely stay there again. The location could not have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth (Betsy) R.

Puffin Cottage vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Puffin Cottage. It was a private location with a great view and just exactly what we wanted and needed to unwind. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay at Puffin...and in fact, we did!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

This is a beautiful cottage right on the bay-side beach with a fantastic view of the bay & the pier.

Whether you are inside the cottage, on your private deck, or sitting in the sand reading a book. You have a full view of the bay and MacMillan pier. Wonderful!! Can’t say enough. It is so relaxing and quite. The location is right across the street from the public library and perfect for all other activities. Restaurants, galleries, shows, Bradford Market and all that P-town offers. Bring bicycles or rent. Great place to ride. The cottage is beautiful inside! It’s clean, kitchen is fully equipped, bathroom and shower are roomy. The decor is wonderful. Laurie was a pleasure to work with. Thank you Laurie for sharing this little piece of heaven. We hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Great cottage on the harbour

Exactly as described - perfect cottage for two people in the center of Provincetown. Laurie was responsive and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Perfection, right in the middle of town!

We had a perfect time right in the middle of town at this waterfront property! The morning sunrise on the deck with a cup of coffee was blissful. We could walk everywhere and be in the bustle of Commercial Street, but once we walked down the pathway of cottages down to the waterfront unit we were transported into a peaceful, relaxing oasis. Laurie was an amazing host. The cottage was spotless, very comfortable and roomy. We had everything we needed for a perfect stay. We've stayed in this row of cottages many times and the people are wonderful so it's kind of like coming home! Watching the harbor, renting paddle boards and kayaks from just a few steps down the beach and having our own beautiful beach made this one of our most favorite vacations. If you have the chance to rent this magical property, you should!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey p.

Comfortable, Clean, Great view!

Laurie was awesome to communicate with, late reservation and odd time frame, she couldn't have been nicer. Condo is really well situated off commercial and quiet, yet just close enough to the action. At the end of a group of condos with your own private deck and grand view. Watch the sunrise and fishing boats go out, morning beach walks, stay in or walk to great restaurants nearby. Absolutely would stay here again. Porter
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Great spot on the beach

Totally enjoyed my stay in Laurie's Condo in Ptown. Perfect spot on the beach and the Condo is fully equipped with any and everything you would ever need. Its just far enough off of Commercial St that you don't have the street noise at night and in the morning which is wonderful. Right in the center of town so very convenient to restaurants, shops, clubs and all that is Ptown. Thanks Laurie for a wonderful stay.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Leitch

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I've been coming to Provincetown since I was 13 years old, brought my kids for summers in Ptown and now our two grandsons come each June and love to do the very same things my kids did (Penny Patch for candy, Trolley tour, Arts Dune Tours, water taxi to Long Point Beach, kayak, etc, etc). Seeing the traditions carry on from generation to generation is a real joy. Last summer our 7-year old grandson sold his drawings in front of the library (25 cents each) and made $10 in half an hour. For our family there is simply no place like Ptown!

Why they chose this property

Puffin Cottage has an amazing as it does right on the beach and sheltered by the breakwater where the cormorants roost. Because it is so close to the wharf we can watch the fishing boats come and go even on a rainy day when hotel-bound folks can't even tell they're near the water. A favorite rainy day activity is to go across the street to the library and read all the magazines you like but would never subscribe to. The cottage users have access to the large common deck with large picnic table and grills. Our cottage is the only one in our complex that has its own deck. The bike and kayak rentals are half a block away. The bay-side beach is never crowded and there is a tranquility about being so close to the water. You're 4 steps away! You begin to live according to the rhythm of the tides. Yet, just steps up the walkway is the zaniness of Commercial Street where so much of the action is.

What makes this property unique

There is a reason why Ptown is filled with the quality of light. The views from Puffin Cottage are spectacular no matter what time of day or night. Artists come to our beach to paint. Formerly, a bunch of cottages for fishermen, our sweet Seaside Condos has people who have been coming for more than 20 years. We stopped renting our cottage for 4 years because we just couldn't stand to miss any month; but we began renting again three years ago. Get in touch soon! Our weeks go fast!

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