Bright, airy, contemporary style, 3-bedroom Cape on quiet, residential closed loop street - NO through traffic. Very private & close to everything Wellfleet has to offer.
Our policy for all tenants is ** NO PETS **. (See below).
Open floor plan features cathedral ceilings w/ exposed wood beams in Great Room which includes living / dining / kitchen areas.
1st floor features 2 bedrooms (1 w/ double bed, 1 w/ 2 twin beds) & full bath w/ tub.
Master BR (queen bed) occupies 2nd floor & has private bath (shower) & features sliding door to outdoor balcony overlooking vast tree views.
Other house features include brick fireplace w/ raised hearth & spacious deck (w/ gas grill) which is surrounded by acres of pine trees. (Yard is very private).
Dining table seats 8. Kitchen is fully equipped.
ALSO: enclosed outdoor shower (w/ HOT water).
Basement is spacious & dry -- great ''rainy day'' space. Washer & dryer in basement as well as beach chairs / toys, AND ping-pong & foosball tables.
Hi-speed WIRELESS Internet (Wi-Fi Internet access).
32'' flat screen TV w/ Blu-Ray / DVD player.
* * Welcome Packet * *
Guests who book directly w/ us receive a ''Welcome Packet'' about 2 weeks before their vacation week(s). This includes counter-signed copy of your short term lease -- has our phone numbers, directions to the house, key, ''proof of stay'' form for beach pass & info about the house & the area. The key to the house has a Priority Mail (we've paid the postage) envelope to return the key.
** NO PETS **
No matter how well trained a dog (or cat) is, fleas hide in the tall grasses of Cape Cod. A flea infestation would be a disaster for us & our other tenants. Animal dander could cause a health crisis for guests w/ allergies. An ''oops'' on a rug or upholstered furniture would be * impossible * for our housekeeper to remedy before the next tenant arrives. Unlike a hotel, we do not have ''spare'' furniture & rugs stored away for emergencies.
Therefore, ** NO PETS **.
We accept L - O - N - G weekend rentals (3-night minimum) in the fall.
* * Changeover Cleanings * *
Our housekeeper (Victoria) is meticulous. Her attention to detail -- including a new table cloth for every new tenant -- guarantees that our tenants will not be disappointed with the condition of the house when they arrive for their vacation.
Victoria changes many essential items during each changeover cleaning (mattress pads, pillow protectors, shower curtain, & more). There will be an initialed & dated checklist on kitchen counter for you to see what has been done.
* * Handy man * *
Chris is our handy man extraordinaire. He responds the same day -- often within hours. Knowledgeable, friendly, courteous -- we know we can depend on him when our tenants need something fixed ''now''.
* * Child Safety * *
When our daughter was a toddler, we made sure that the house was safe for her. The deck features latched gates that little fingers cannot open. There are ''Safety First'' child safety cabinet locks for the sink cabinets, plug socket covers, & a door knob cover for the basement door.
* * Linens * *
We do * not * provide linens. However, if you do not want to pack sheets & towels, we provide contact information for an outstanding, local linen service. They drop off & pick up. (Very popular w/ our European tenants!)
Best of Wellfleet --
Beaches! 4 ocean beaches (Newcomb Hollow, Cahoon Hollow, White Crest, Maguire Landing), 3 bay beaches (Indian Neck, Mayo Beach -- no parking pass required, Duck Harbor), 3 fresh water ''kettle ponds'' (Gull Pond, Long Pond, Great Pond) -- AND -- the Marconi National Seashore ocean beach (per day fee)
Walking trails: Cedar Swamp Trail (Marconi Site) & Great Island (self-guided trails)
Art Galleries (around town) are wonderfully diverse. There are wine & cheese openings at most galleries on Saturday evenings during the summer.
Wellfleet Drive-in & Cinemas -- one of the country's last drive-in movie theaters, also has 6 air conditioned, indoor movie theaters (matinees on rainy days), & one of the area's best flea markets -- Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday.
Restaurants (many!) -- The Wicked Oyster (excellent Sunday brunch), Moby Dick's (kid friendly), The Boathouse (cooked take-out lobster), Box Lunch (home of the ''Rollwich'' & ''Kidwich'' -- amazing wraps) -- to name just a few.
In Town Shopping -- Wellfleet Marketplace (more than ''just groceries'', open 7 AM to 8 PM -- 7 days a week), Abiyoyo (tees, games, gifts !), Hatch's Fish & Produce Market (town hall parking lot), Mac's Seafood (on the town pier) -- and so much more.
The Wellfleet Public Library -- Services include internet & wireless access, photocopier, fax, & a schedule of programs for children & adults. Visitors are welcome to set up a library card.
''Hidden Treasure'' -- library card holders can check out visitor passes -- which give DEEP discounts -- to many Cape Cod area attractions.
When our daughter was in elementary school, we visited the Mayflower II (full size replica of the original ship) & Plimouth Plantation (recreation of the 1627 Pilgrim Village), w/ authentically dressed interpreters who stay ''in character'' while they talk to you. (Excellent!)
Admissions fees w/ a library pass are -- VERY -- budget friendly.
Area Attractions:
Provincetown offers whale watch boats, Pilgrim Monument, Portuguese bakery (''fried dough'' / bread pudding / meat pies), shops of all kinds, restaurants & entertainment. For authentic ''Cape Cod'' tees, sweatshirts, mugs, etc -- visit Cuffy's. There are several salt water taffy stores as well -- pick your own selection bags or boxes.
The Province Lands Visitor Center (Race Point) has an observation deck which provides a 360-degree view of the Province Lands dunes, the Outer Beach & the Atlantic Ocean -- also numerous biking trails & beaches.
Truro Winery (tastings, local wines & gift items) - treat yourself to local wines or Truro Winery will ship your gifts to your friends.
Salt Pond Visitor Center (Eastham) is Cape Cod National Seashore's main visitor facility, w/ a theater, bookstore, museum, & restrooms (self-guided trails, Park Service guided tours). read more show less