Quiet Artist's Cottage on the National Seashore
Truro Vacation Rental - ID 26680

We had a wonderful visit at this house. Nestled in the National Seashore woodlands, it is secluded and quiet -- a rustic place in the best sense of the word. It's like being on the movie set of a beach house. Beds are comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed to whip up some great fresh seafood dinners.

We had a lovely stay here -- it was so special to be in the quiet of the woods. The kitchen was well stocked and perfect for making meals together. There is also a charcoal grill outside. It feels like a true family summer home, and by the end of the week it felt like home to us as well. It was perfect to unwind and disconnect (though there is wifi if you need it, and one of our guests was able to take video calls without issue.) The owners are communicative and helpful with any questions you may have. show more show less

This past September, I stayed in Dan's incredibly comfortable house. It is exactly as described, which is to say, old-fashioned Cape-style charming. It is well provisioned and only a seven-minute walk from the most beautiful beach on the Cape, Long Nook. Dan was thoughtful, responsive to requests and needs, and communicated well. Think quiet in the woods within hearing distance of the surf. I highly recommend it. Joe G.

Lovely small house in the woods. Entering this cottage is like stepping back in time. No AC, no WiFi, simply a quiet refuge with a short walk to a fabulous beach (Longnook Beach). There are endless fire roads in the forest to walk. The home is full of antiques including cut glass stem-wear and many sets if dishes. The kitchen is small but functional. We loved the the broad deck looking out into the forest with the occasional view of the ocean. We appreciated the book left by the owners describing places to shop and the best person to get lobsters from. show more show less

This is summer living - lots of cross breeze, a good grill, plenty of places to read a book or gather the family for fun. For us, this was the perfect place: homey, comfortable, interesting. A great place to launch a walk or a bike ride. Easy stroll to the beach. We all loved the outdoor shower and the deck, where you could be in the sun or the shade all day long with just a shift of your chair. Fabulous sunrises over our section of water view.

This was our second year staying in this unbelievably beautiful setting. Walking distance to Longnook, our favorite ocean beach. The homeowners have put a lot of energy into fixing up their beloved family summer cottage, and it's just getting better. They are friendly and honest, and they want their guests to enjoy their stay. We had a wonderful time, there are beautiful views, and we really enjoy the antiques and art all around the house. Walk into the kitchen, and you're greeted with a wall full of cast iron skillets! The cottage has charm, and lots of character. It's fairly rustic, definitely not a luxury rental -- no washer or dryer or tv, or wi-fi, etc., but very comfortable and cozy. As a long time Truro vacationer, this is one of my favorite spots. show more show less

My wife, daughters (ages 12 and 16), Mom (age 80), and I stayed through to Labor Day. We were prepared for, and looking forward to, the rustic nature of the cottage. No tv or wi-fi was not a problem for us. We read and played games. The eclectic furnishings were a constant source of interest. The view of the water in the distance was better than expected, with the sun rising each day over the water directly in sight. With binoculars from the back deck we saw whales spouting one day. The relative isolation up among the trees was relaxing. It was further to the water than expected. Would not count on elderly or young children walking to it, especially as the cottage sits up on a hill and the walk ends in an extremely steep dune down to the beach. We all enjoyed the time and brought back home many new Cape Cod memories. show more show less