Quiet & Private in the National Seashore

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Cape Cod Beaches5 min walk
Cape Cod National Seashore10 min drive
Mayo Beach13 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This rustic large cottage is located in a quiet, private area in the Cape Cod National Seashore, just 1/4 mile to Bound Brook Island Beach. Located in the woods, it is a cottage for those who wish to be "one with nature". It is a two bedroom, but can sleep 6 with the extra loft sleeping area. Located on the main level are the living, dining and kitchen areas. There is a small deck and a lovely brick patio where you can enjoy outdoor dining and relaxing. In the sunroom is also a double futon for extra sleeping. There are twin beds in the upper level and on the lower level, is a full bath with a tub and a bedroom with a king sized bed. There is also an extra sleeping area with a queen sized bed available in the loft accessed through a pull down ladder in the living area. The second bathroom with tub is accessible via the terrace door. The outdoor enclosed shower is a wonderful addition. Please note: There is a long dirt road that leads to this house and Bound Brook Island Beach. Also, Mosquito Squad regularly treats this property and homeowner welcomes input and feedback if additional treatments are needed. Non-refundable $250.00 fee (includes administrative fee and damage waiver insurance) plus applicable state and local taxes. Linen Package is available upon request

Property manager

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Robert Paul Properties

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site 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

Property Registration Number C0093193180

About the area

Wellfleet

Located in Wellfleet, this cottage is by the sea. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Jobi Pottery and Atlantic Spice Company are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Wellfleet, Massachusetts

What's nearby

Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min walk
Cape Cod National Seashore - 10 min drive
Mayo Beach - 13 min drive
Wellfleet Preservation Hall - 13 min drive
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater - 14 min drive

Getting around

Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - 12 min drive
The Beachcomber - 15 min drive
Mac's Shack Wellfleet - 12 min drive
Bookstore & Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet & Private in the National Seashore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

David P H.

15 Oct 2023

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

Great Vacation spot

What a magical place! A beautiful 18th-century house in the middle of the National Seashore, utterly private and remote, just a 5-minute' walk from the bay. Though the house is more than two centuries old, it is comfortable and well-equipped, from ample bedrooms to wireless Internet access. A large brick terrace in front of the house, overlooking flower beds and fruit trees, has comfortable chairs and tables, a barbecue, and a fire pit. Outside the kitchen in the back, a large glass table & umbrella make a lovely shady place for breakfast and a late-night get-together spot after the kids have gone to bed. A relaxing hammock nearby was enjoyed by the kids. The owner promptly dealt with an early check-in problem. We will be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

1 Sept 2023

On the salt marsh

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Given the general condition of this simple and old house, the price of the rental would be exorbitant, if it weren't for the astounding location. This is not for everyone, but it is very attractive for visitors who love solitude and wilderness. View of a salt marsh and short walk to the beach. The mosquito problem (due to breeding in the many stagnant salt pools) was apparently beyond awful a few years ago (and you still get attacked during your walk to the beach); but there is larvicide spraying (among other measures, I believe), and the situation around the house is acceptable.

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10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

11 Nov 2022

Total and Complete Privacy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property will not be for everybody, but if you have a good sense of adventure, it may well be for you. The house is located towards the end of a mile-long, rutted, single lane dirt road (but 4-wheel drive is not necessary). The house used to be an old ice house with much of the wood planking preserved and heat delivered by a pot-bellied stove. There is an intriguing 3 to 4 mile loop trail right outside the back door. The beach is a 200 yard hike down the road and across the dunes. The beach is beautiful and, more importantly, not well used. There are loads of beach hiking adventures to be had in the immediate National Seashore area. Wellfleet is a perfect scenic Cape Cod seaside village (make sure to try the locally caught shellfish). Overall, we had a great time.

8/10 Good

Ekaterina T.

11 July 2022

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

Remote location, dunes and empty beach!

The cottage is in a remote location. If you don't like crowds this place is for you! The beach was almost empty on the 4th of July! Make sure to bring a bug repellent!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

18 Oct 2021

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

Lovely country respite

We absolutely loved this house and location! The house itself is very charming - it has so much history to it, which we always appreciate. This of course means it's not the spiffiest, newest home with all the latest and greatest appliances and such - if that's what you're searching for, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for something homey that meets simple needs and fits a lot of adults, this house is perfect! (I wouldn't recommend it for children, as there are a lot of levels and noise travels easily throughout the entire home.) The location is wonderful if you're looking to get away from civilization - which is precisely what we wanted. It is tucked away on Bound Brook "Island" (it was originally a real island until they dammed it up a century ago, but now they are restoring it to be an island once again!), and you have to drive about 5 minutes on a fairly rough road (our group had a small SUV and a small sedan, both were completely fine, you simply have to make sure to go slowly). Once you make it, you likely will only hear nature for the duration of your stay! The stars are astonishingly clear, it's so fantastic to sit and stare at them while next to the fire pit outside. The bayside beach is about a 15 minute walk from the house, but do keep in mind the mosquitos are pretty vicious, as it is marshland. We chose to drive the 2 minutes to the beach entrance when we went, which resulted in far less mosquito bites. Overall, if you're looking for a restorative remote getaway where you can commune with nature, I recommend staying here!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021