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Wellfleet Vacation Rental home in Cape Cod MA, 5-10 minutes by car Indian Neck Beach and 5 min. walk to a neighborhood informal swimming be | ID 17168
3 BR
2 baths
Sleeps 6
Beds: 2 queens, 2 twins
Beach: 5-10 minutes by car Indian Neck Beach and 5 min. walk to a neighborhood informal swimming be
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Off-season 2024/25
 
Summer 2025
 
Off-season 2025/26
 
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Summer 2025
 
Off-season 2025/26
 
Off-season 2024/25
 
Summer 2025
 
Off-season 2025/26
 
State and local taxes of 14.45% will apply
Listed by Bonnie Shepard/David Holmstrom
Active
13+ years
Property ID 17168
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Description

Description

This is an ecological home with organic garden built 2002 on quiet dead end road in prime Wellfleet bay side location. Pleasant Point (off Paine Hollow) is between two tidal marshes, Drummer Cove and Blackfish Creek, both visible from our windows and porches. A small high-tide swimming and kayaking beach is a short walk away. The Cape Cod Bike Trail, the Audubon bird sanctuary, town center, and Wellfleet ponds and ocean beaches are nearby.

Experience “green” living: Our house has solar electric panels, a sun-porch that provides passive solar heat on chilly days and evenings, energy-efficient split-system air conditioning, and full recycling services, including the option to compost fruit and vegetable waste. Gardeners are welcome to enjoy our organic herb/flower/fruit tree garden. Plantings include a fig tree, almond trees, grapes, blueberries, cherries, persimmons, elderberry, mulberry trees, black and red currant, blueberries, tomatoes and squash in season, along with many medicinal and cooking herbs. Birders will enjoy the resident bluebirds, wrens, sparrows, and woodpeckers in the yard and the herons and shorebirds in the marsh. We've seen foxes, wild turkeys, rabbits, hawks and owls in the garden.

There are two bedrooms with queen beds, one on each floor, with full baths on each floor. The first floor bathroom has a combination bathtub and shower, and the 2nd floor has a walk-in shower. The third bedroom is on the 2nd floor with two twin beds -- one of them a captain's/trundle bed..The master bedroom on the second floor has a small balcony looking over the garden and the marsh. All three bedrooms and the dining/living space have the split-system air conditioning. For those who do not want to use air conditioning, there are fans available in all rooms, the shaded front porch has two Adirondack chairs, and a cross-breeze can refresh the house on hot days. A well-equipped kitchen with all the amenities is open to the dining room/living room on the first floor. The screened sun-porch is a lovely place for dinner in the evenings, when it is pleasantly cool. There is an outdoor shower.

We have a no smoking and no pets policy. Linen rental available -- ask us.
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Location

Location - Wellfleet

Nearest beach: 5-10 minutes by car Indian Neck Beach and 5 min. walk to a neighborhood informal swimming be

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Pricing & Availability

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    Additional availability info: This is a Sunday to Sunday vacation rental.

    Long-Term Rental (1 month or more): Not available. House is occupied by owners from the 4th week in August to the 2nd week in July.

    Payment Methods: Zelle (no transaction fees); and personal checks

    Other Fees:

    Additional Pricing Info: There is a $30 charge for use of our linens and towels. State and local taxes of 14.45% will apply

    Amenities

    Amenities

    • View of salt water View of salt water

    • Walk to a salt water beach Walk to a salt water beach

    • A/C unit(s) A/C unit(s)

    • Outdoor shower Outdoor shower

    • Washer&dryer Washer&dryer

    • No Pets No Pets

    • Internet Internet

    • Screened porch Screened porch

    • Deck, porch or patio Deck, porch or patio

    • BBQ-grill BBQ-grill

    • TV TV

    • Cable/satellite TV Cable/satellite TV



      Green Amenities

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      • Power from renewable sources Power from renewable sources

      • Electric vehicle charger Electric vehicle charger

      • LED lighting LED lighting

      • ENERGY STAR appliances ENERGY STAR appliances

      • Eco-friendly cleaning supplies Eco-friendly cleaning supplies

      • Recycling Recycling

      • Reusable grocery totes Reusable grocery totes

      About our green amenities: Solar power covers most of electricity use in the house. Composting fruits and vegetables is also possible. Most lamps have LED bulbs. An electric vehicle could use the outside plugs on the front or back porches.

      Reviews

      Guest Reviews

      4.9 25 reviews
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      Adrienne H.
      Boylston, MA
      1 review
      3years on WeNeedaVacation
      Wonderful home
      August 2021

      Bonnie was a pleasure to work with from our first communication. This home is exactly as advertised. It is a beautiful home both inside and out and the location is peaceful and serene; just as you would hope for on a Wellfleet vacation.

      You have bay views on both sides of the house and are a quick 5 minute walk to a small bayside landing. It is a very easy ride to all ocean beaches, restaurants and shops. We would definitely stay there again.

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      Date of stay: August 2021
      Jane P.
      1 review
      4years on WeNeedaVacation
      Great place!
      August 2020

      We loved staying here! It is the perfect place to escape from the Pandemic. In the 30 years we've been renting for a vacation on the Cape, there's never been a more homey, relaxing and well equipped place as yours. It was VERY clean with clorox wipes everywhere,etc.

      We loved that it is so Eco-friendly with solar power for electricity & used the compost a lot since we "stayed in" and cooked The cherry tomatoes were just coming in so we enjoyed a few and cut a few herbs for cooking. And we tried our first taste of a mulberry (delicious!), and harvested some.

      We'd loved to come back.
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      Date of stay: July 2020
      Barbara G.
      Irvington, NY
      4 reviews
      5years on WeNeedaVacation
      Views of Tidal Marsh From a Great Home that is a Lot Better Organized than Mine!
      August 2019

      The Green House was great to stay in. The house is comfortable, air conditioned (although gets great breezes at night), equipped with everything you could want, and super organized. It felt like staying in a friend's home; it was clear that it is a well loved place. Garden was fun; walks along tidal marsh lovely; beach access just a 5 minute walk through beautiful trail. Beds are great. We highly recommend this home.

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      Date of stay: August 2019
      Jennifer R.
      Wayland, MA
      1 review
      6years on WeNeedaVacation
      Wonderful House, Great Location
      August 2018

      This house is on a quiet street within an easy walk to the bay, and an easy drive to both town and the Audubon. The neighborhood itself is fun to explore; winding, hilly streets with houses hidden in the pines. Inside was perfect for two couples; the bedrooms are on separate floors, each with a bathroom, and the kitchen is well supplied. The solarium and outdoor deck overlooking the garden were private, quiet, and restful. The herb garden and mulberry trees added to our culinary enjoyment! Thanks, Bonnie and David! We'd love to come back. show more show less

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      Anne-Carina K.
      Holliston, MA
      1 review
      13years on WeNeedaVacation
      Relaxing stay
      July 2018

      The house is in a quiet location surrounded by the marsh on a dead end street. The perfect place to truly relax. The backyard garden adds to this relaxing environment, and sitting on the patio and drinking morning coffee was the perfect start to the day. The house is well equipped, and the kitchen has every appliance, tool and utensil you could ask for. The newly built in ACs were heaven for my husband on hot and muggy days. The master bedroom has its own little balcony and a skylight allowing you to see the stars while lying in bed. show more show less

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      Allyson M.
      1 review
      7years on WeNeedaVacation
      That was nice
      September 2017

      We enjoyed our time in this sweet vacation home. The best features are the proximity to all that is Cape Cod- the beaches, seafood, Provincetown and crystal clear lakes. The house is decked out with amenities and has a really homey feel. The weather was cool while we were there and we enjoyed the warm and bright solarium dining room.

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      Date of stay: August 2017
      Mindy F.
      Jamaica Plain, MA
      1 review
      7years on WeNeedaVacation
      The perfect place!
      July 2017

      This home is just about perfect in every way! We were two families vacationing together (which we do every year), and the home easily accommodated 5 people. The living room and dining room were very nicely furnished; the kitchen was easy to navigate. There's a beautiful front porch where we sat and read; a closed in porch with sun streaming in where we had our dinners; and a lovely outdoor deck where we hung out. The owners have obviously taken great care to make their home welcoming to guests, and for one of us who is a piano player, it was thrilling to find an electric keyboard available! This part of Wellfleet is absolutely gorgeous! Easy accessibility to the ocean and ponds, long walks, biking, kayaking, swimming and eating ice cream. And we discovered a bakery just up the road (Blue Willow) that had great baguettes. We would definitely return to this home! show more show less

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      Mark K.
      Roslindale, MA
      1 review
      13years on WeNeedaVacation
      Such accommodating accommodations
      August 2016

      There's a lot to love about this place: The location, the layout, the vibe and the sense of sustainability and ecological responsibility. As soon as you look around the house, it's clear you're renting from good people, and you truly get the feeling that the owners are sharing their home with you.

      We've rented a lot of places over the years, and we can honestly say that Bonnie and David offer the most welcoming, comfortable and convenient accommodations we have experienced. There's nothing like finding so many of the comforts of home in your rental. We all try to pack all the things we require, but we rarely have space for some of the extras. Bonnie and David have made sure their house is your house - well stocked kitchen, drawers full of supplies, basement with beach gear and laundry, all the sundries and tools you'd need, and a garden to boot. (Yummy tomatoes and fresh herbs. Grilled rosemary chicken anyone?)

      Suffice to say - we'll be back.
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      Miriam B.
      Brooklyn, NY
      1 review
      15years on WeNeedaVacation
      A perfect vacation!
      September 2015

      We had a truly blissful month at the house. The house is certainly well-equipped and comfortable. Staying the whole month allowed us to have so many wonderful experiences as well as restful moments. We especially appreciated your emails noting the many events – we went to the theater and concerts. The beaches and ponds were delightful. Your garden provided us with tasty tomatoes (at least the ones the chipmunks didn’t eat) and the herbs were perfect for cooking. Our last day was perfect at the Porchfest event. We walked around town listening to great music. A perfect vacation! show more show less

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      Date of stay: August 2015
      Aimee N.
      1 review
      10years on WeNeedaVacation
      Perfect!
      July 2015

      This house was what we have been looking for in our rental search for 2 years! We thoroughly enjoyed this bright, open, clean, comfortable, home with a well stocked kitchen! From the views, the closed in porch/dining area, balcony off the bedroom, the walking path to a bay beach behind the house, quiet and relaxing neighborhood where the kids could bike on the street, to the amazing gardens! The best part of the gardens, we were able to share some of the harvest; fresh herbs, lettuces and berries! So much more to say about this home and its location, but come and stay and see for yourself! We are looking forward to our return! show more show less

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      About

      About Bonnie Shepard/David Holmstrom

      Member since:
      5/4/2009
      Reviews:
      25 reviews
      We are Bonnie Shepard and David Holmstrom; we live roughly half the year in the fall and spring in our home in Wellfleet, and the other half of the year in Brookline. We are both independent consultants, working from home -- Bonnie as a program evaluator, mainly for foundations and UN agencies, and David as a tax preparer. You can get more information about Bonnie's professional career from her website: www.blshepardconsulting.com . We have close ties to Latin America, and lived in Chile for 6 years in the 1990s, returning almost every year since then. We treasure the beauty of our home, and are happiest as vacation rental owners when the guests love it too! We keep guests informed of upcoming events and entertainment on the Outer Cape, and we are flexible and responsive with our guests, encouraging all feedback.

      What is special about this property?
      This “green” house was built in 2002 by the former owners with many ecological and energy-saving features, and with natural light and views of the marsh from both south and north sides. We have filled the home with objects and textiles from Peru and Chile. We aim mainly for comfort, convenience, and beauty, and not elegance. Outside the home, we are surrounded by beauty. We are on a quiet street with almost no traffic, and rarely hear the traffic from Route 6. When we step outside our door, we can go on a beautiful 35-minute walk around Pleasant Point, with views of the salt marshes of Drummer Cove and Blackfish Creek. Our garden is filled with fruit trees and bushes, flowers, and herbs; guests are encouraged to eat and pick them.

      What is special about your town?
      Wellfleet is so special, it is hard to know where to begin! For visitors, the National Seashore is a 5-minute drive away -- Marconi Beach and Station in one director, LeCount Hollow Beach on the other. the Fox Island Conservation area is a short walk from the house up Baker Road, or continuing around Blackfish Creek at low tide from Pleasant Point Landing. Indian Neck Beach (a bay beach) is a 20-minute bicycle ride or 5 minutes in the car. The many kettle ponds are our favorite places to swim, with many small jewels such as Duck Pond and Dyer Pond tucked away in the woods. The prize-winning library -- with an active children's program -- and Wellfleet Preservation Hall have cultural events and classes year-round, and yoga classes are given in three different venues.

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