The Beach Castle

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach.
A large, historic house with a tower, located near a beach with a wooden fence and beach chairs.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a blue sofa, and a view through a door to an outdoor deck.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a blue sofa with cushions, and a woven rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cape Cod Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Wellfleet, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayo Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellfleet Preservation Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Family Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Front Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Lower Tower

1 Double Bed

Top of the Stairs

2 Single Beds

Tower

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Wellfleet

Located in Wellfleet, this holiday home is on the beach. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill and Atlantic Spice Company are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Wellfleet, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mayo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Powers Landing Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wellfleet Public Library - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wellfleet Preservation Hall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Beachcomber - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Beach Castle ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beach Castle ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach Castle ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach Castle located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wellfleet holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mayo Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Indian Neck Beach and Wellfleet Public Library are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property, amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Charming cape cottage with incredible views, beach front and comfy beds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always love the Pilcher house. Doug is a fantastic host just like Paul before him. Long live the Doodlebugs!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical place, wonderful for all ages! Plenty of space to read, play board games, socialize or have a quiet space for oneself. The porch was a highlight over looking the ocean, enjoyed by all. Communication with the host was easy, no issues with checking in, plenty of beach chairs and games. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and already planning our next visit! Such a beautiful and unique location, very private yet walking distance to several restaurants. Our kids loved shell hunting and everyone loved the serene setting. House allowed plenty of room to spread out and has also maintained its New England beach house character.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family beach castle

Great location, great accommodations Easy check in and check out Perfect place to create beautiful family memories Our family of 13 each had our own space and there was common space we all fit into too Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Castle

We loved the house, the setting, every aspect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our third visit -- Lovely as Ever!

We adore the beach castle and have had a fantastic time every visit. The house is authentic old Cape Cod, in a nonesuch location, and totally beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2024
Glad to have you back again Victoria! A unique and special place indeed, we are lucky to get to enjoy it. Cheers, Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters Vacation

The house was a perfect fit for our group. It was the best vacation we ever we ever had as a group!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magical historic house

We had an unforgettable time at Jen and John’s place. The house is a treasure - built long ago, still with many original details, and right on the water. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming rustic awesome seaside castle!

It exceeded our expectations! It was perfect for our family reunion. LOVED the open air porch. Kitchen was very well equipped which our cooks enjoyed. I hope we are able to return soon! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay Barbara! It is a special and unique place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Great place to stay. The host always messaged me back with answers to my questions. The beach was wonderful but the best was the porch where I spent most of my time. My family loved the short drive to restaurants. We would love to stay again. I can’t say enough great things about the beach castle. Thank you for a wonderful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
So happy you enjoyed yourself Mary! Our family has been enjoying this place since 1947 it is a special place
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic house in extraordinary location. The unique details and artful spaces were a delight. The porch offered a particularly special place for our group to meet and connect. That said, there were a few challenges including issues with the lighting and insufficient supplies of paper towels/toilet paper. Still overall, it was a beautiful stay and I'd recommend! Appreciate the time the owner took to respond to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2026
Thank you for the review, so sorry about the mixup with the paper products, we have definitely sorted that out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

My family enjoyed our vacation at the Beach Castle. For years our kids called it the witches house and it was great to finally stay there! The location could not be better, the walk to the beach amazing and the front porch is the highlight. Beautiful breezes and a fantastic 180 view of the beach, great island, the pier area and Indian head. The amenities were perfect, and the number of bedrooms meant plenty of room to spread out. We all enjoyed it and hope we can do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable Magical Stay in Wellfleet

The beach castle is absolutely wonderful. It is a historic property, very well maintained, with breathtaking water views. We were 3 families with children ages 2 - 11 and we had a wonderful time. What else do you need when the beach is a few steps down your front door? Nothing! We highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to make once in a lifetime memories.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed family time

A family gathering with all our favorite people in the world. Brothers, sisters, spouses, nieces, nephews, daughter in law and grandchild. Pure joy in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The house was perfect and are already looking towards another trip next year. Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

This property was everything we could hope for and more! Our entire group had such a great time! There were 12 of us all together and we had plenty of room for everyone. The house is absolutely gorgeous and the views are spectacular! My son and husband took turns sleeping in the tower, just to experience it. I highly recommend this place! Thanks to Doug and family for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and Unforgettable

Wellfleet is one of the most beautiful towns on the Cape and the Beach Castle is the most beautiful house in Wellfleet. Located on a private beach on the bay where Wellfleet’s famous oysters come from, the house couldn’t be in a more perfect location. Communication with the owners managing the property is friendly, seamless, quick and easy. The house is in great condition, particularly given it is over a hundred years old. Our family loves staying there and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful charmer at the end of the lane

The property is gorgeous the front porch and kitchen perfect for gathering. The kitchen is very well stocked. The house has a wonderful rustic charm to it. The water could have gotten hotter but and a couple nights those extra blankets came in handy. Lots of reading material, games and an array of silly hats made for some colorful entertainment
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our second stay in this unique house

A cool spring stroll down the beach with plovers following one's footsteps; a drink and a sandwich in town at Winslow's Tavern; playing board games with a single malt and familial laughter. A day trip up to the National Seashore or kayaking in the warmer shallows off Mayo beach, feeling the warmth of the afternoon sun with a good book on the porch while the onshore breeze licks around the trellises. It's a timeless pleasure to stay at the Pilcher house. Thank you again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Beach Vacation

What a wonderful location! Loved spending all our time either on the beach, or on the front porch. Being on the bay side was great for the kids, and the water was so warm and clean. We got to see the oyster farmers every day, and have a taste at the local restaurants. House was well equipped, and accommodated our family perfectly. The house has a lot of history and is very unique in staying with its original design. People would often stop and take pictures of it from the beach! Really enjoyed our stay, our only downside was the mosquitos, but to be expected with the woodsy area of Wellfeet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

No-hassle Beach Castle!

We had a great stay! There were only 2 of us for 1/2 the time, and 3 for the other 1/2, so the house was much larger than we needed - but we knew that going in… We were interested in something unique, filled with character, beautiful, close to the beach, and close to ptown… the Beach Castle delivered on all counts!! The house was so much fun. We spent a lot of time hanging out on the huge deck with unbeatable views, and of course lounging on the beach directly in front of the house. The location made it so easy to get to everything we needed, and it was perfectly private at the same time! Totally recommend! We will very likely be back. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely long weekend

A beautiful old cottage, well appointed with both a dishwasher and washer and dryer. The spacious kitchen and dining area was one of our favorite spaces to hang out. The deep sofas and beds were comfortable. Plenty of room for our four adult children, one son in law and ourselves. The location is private and serene. We spent hours enjoying the view and walking on the beach. It is ideally located close to town and many local restaurants. The town market had delicious sandwiches and all the basics. Typically when we visit the Cape, we spend lots of time driving all over the place. This trip we pretty much stayed in town except for a ride on the bike path. We enjoyed the house immensely and stayed close. We did visit ahead of the summer season and the wind was howling! We brought quilts from home which were necessary given the time of year. We also brought board games which wasn’t necessary there are probably fifty at the house! Everyone had a relaxing, fun time and fully appreciated the beauty and architecture of this unique home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home- no toilet paper, towels or sheets

The house itself was beautiful and in an unbeatable location—right on the beach. That part was perfect.But for a group of 14, it was shocking to arrive and find the house stocked with just one roll of toilet paper and one roll of paper towels. No advance notice, no basic supplies. For a property advertised as being ideal for large groups, this is completely unacceptable.We had to waste time and money buying essentials that any reasonable host would provide. If you’re charging for a vacation rental, the bare minimum is making sure guests can use the bathroom without having to bring their own stockpile of supplies.To make matters worse, you’re expected to bring your own sheets and towels, and if you use any of the limited ones on-site, you’re required to wash and dry them before leaving at 10AM!! It honestly felt like we were being taken advantage of.Bottom line: Don’t assume anything is included. Be prepared to bring everything yourself and expect the bare minimum. Beautiful home, but seriously lacking in basic hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2026
Dear Chiara, thank you for your review and your concerns. The paper products were certainly a mixup and we do apologize for that. As for the linens, we have such a small washer and dryer that providing sheets is not an option. This was very clear in the listing, and we do offer linen rentals if necessary. This is all information you had prior to your stay. Thanks again for your concerns.
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