OUR FAMILY IS NOW ARRIVING LATER THAN EXPECTED! RARELY AVAILABLE, WE NOW HAVE AUGUST 3-10, 2024 ON OFFER! EMAIL LISA FOR DETAILS.
Our home ‘At-A-Glance’:
***SOME NEW LIVING ROOM FURNITURE FOR SUMMER 2024! PICTURES WHEN WE HAVE THEM***
* 4 Bedrooms - 2 Masters with queen beds, 2 small but charming former servants’ quarters with double beds
* Sheets, pillows, towels, beach towels and one lightweight quilt per bed provided
* Sleeps 8
* Direct waterfront with wraparound porch, sun deck, dining deck and private stairs to the beach
* Fully equipped kitchen
* 2 Full Bathrooms (tiled showers, plus 1 original claw foot tub)
* Many original features, including main and back staircases
* Wood burning stove
* Upstairs window air conditioners
* Washer and Dryer
* Outside shower
* Gas grill
* Parking for 2-3 cars
Welcome to First House! The porch, deck and living room command the classic Provincetown East End bay and harbor panorama from this iconic house made famous by numerous artists such as Arthur Cohen, Arthur Egeli, Mary Giammarino, John Dowd, Robert Cardinal, Bill Behnken, Anne Packard and many more, as well the Joel Meyerowitz 'Cape Light' photographs. In the last 100+ years, there have been 2 careful owners: Miss Florence Waterbury, who built the architect designed home for herself, and us! We have tried to protect and preserve the unique character of the house, avoided ‘modernisation’ wherever possible and we have worked hard to ensure that this Grande Dame of quintessential beach houses retains its allure and charm to the present day.
Night or day, the view is perfect. Whatever your mood, enjoy the wrap-around porch, or the large sun-deck, where stairs lead to our private beach.
The large (165') waterfront plot ensures privacy and quiet, yet the cafes, restaurants, galleries and shops of Provincetown are only a short ride or walk away. Our spacious lawned side yard faces the bay and ensures that we are not cheek by jowl with our only neighbor, unlike all the rest of the waterfront homes on Commercial Street
The house was built c.1917 & retains many period features including servants' quarters & front and back staircases. The large, light and airy living room contains furnishings in classic mid-century modern and contemporary styles with artwork typical of the town & a wood burning stove. All bedrooms have windows overlooking the bay. The modern, well equipped kitchen also faces the water. Off street parking for 2/3 cars is provided.
The south and west facing first floor living room and dining area has the original coffered high ceiling and numerous windows which catch the passage of the sun. There is a wood burning stove and a Rinnai for off season warmth. The modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances completes the ground floor of the house.
Please Note: The stairs may make the house unsuitable for young children or those with stair mobility issues. There is no downstairs bathroom. The two bathrooms are on the second floor. The master bathroom has a gorgeous glass and tile walk in shower; the second bathroom has a fully tiled shower stall and modern toilet, but the original sink and claw foot tub has been retained.
The Master bedroom has a queen size bed with an antique spooled headboard and sweeping panoramic views of Provincetown harbor and the lighthouses; the second Master also has a queen size bed and a view of the curve of the bay into town, the third and fourth bedrooms are the former ‘servants quarters’ and both have double beds and gorgeous bay views. These two bedrooms are quite small, but charming and cozy.
Fully equipped with pillows and light quilts, bath towels and plenty of beach towels, just bring your clothes.
This home abounds with original features, wood floors throughout and character. The back staircase harks from the era of 'Upstairs Downstairs' when the 'help' descended from the servants quarters above to make lobster salad - but now, if you feel your inner chef taking over, our wonderful modern kitchen is fully equipped with every appliance to produce a gourmet meal - or just a sandwich. We include: a lobster pot, Keurig with refillable cups, drip coffee maker, espresso maker, toaster, blender, Nutribullet and the usual appliances you would expect to find. We also provide a gas grill and two tanks of propane for those barbecue evenings.
The stairs from the sundeck lead down to our private beach. Walk the flats at low tide or, swim or rent a kayak or sailboat when the tide is in. Shower the salt off in our outdoor shower room. Read your book on one of the sun loungers on the sundeck or have lunch with the beach below you. Sit on the columned porch and you will have a magnificent panoramic view not found anywhere else in the world.
And because this is P-town, there is a range of restaurants, bars, art galleries, theater, night clubs and shops for your pleasure and to suit every budget. If you want to relax at home, have a cocktail on the porch and enjoy a carefree summer vacation at the beach.
The house sleeps a maximum of eight people. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 30 and the renter must be present in the property for the entirety of the rental period.
No puppies, cats or exotics.
Any questions?? We look forward to hearing from you!
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