Large, charming Cape home in private setting near beach
South Wellfleet Vacation Rental - ID 29150

My family and I had an amazing week at David and Cathy's home! We very much appreciated that this was a pet friendly property because our dogs are a part of our family.

Everything in the house worked properly (including internet) and it was very clean. It is a quiet, peaceful location close to everything. The house is large and spacious inside with air conditioning!! We enjoyed the porch off the kitchen for morning coffee. We played board games at night, which are right there in the living room - which we haven't done in years!

David and Cathy had sheets, towels, bath mats, shampoo, soaps, etc. to use if you wanted. It is exceptional for a rental property to provide these things. We prepared most of our meals and the kitchen was well equipped with sharp knives, pots, pans, cutting boards, spices and everything you might need.

There was plenty of parking. Several of my family members thoroughly enjoyed using the kayaks. That is a very nice bonus! I also appreciated the booklet on the table in the living area that answered all of our questions during our stay. It provided information about the house, recycling, trash pick up schedule, A/C operation, etc. but also information about the local hiking trails, kayak route, grocery stores, restaurants, activities, etc. A very valuable and thoughtful booklet! All family had access to this information at all hours of the day/night. If anything was not addressed in the booklet, David was very responsive in answering any and all questions.

David and Cathy's home is lovely and we all felt very comfortable spending our week of vacation there. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer!! show more show less

We just came back from Wellfleet and I can't wait for next summer, when we get to stay at David's and Cathy's house again.

It's a great house! It's got everything a family (or three) would need – spacious backyard for kids to run around, very comfortable deck (we had lovely meals there), magical front porch (where kids sorted and traded their shells), sunny, comfortable master bedroom (with a separate balcony), well planned out dining room and living room, and four more rooms that are perfect for guests.

The kids loved the hammock (which fits at least three kids!), fire pit and a cute tiny pond with a bench to enjoy a Monet moment (in front of the house). Adults loved the kitchen full of supplies, which you don't see in other houses, such as a coffee grinder, French press (in addition to regular coffee maker), knives to shack oysters, great knives, sharp peelers, garlic smasher, grater, and large variety of utensils.

David and Cathy have been super responsive to our questions. It was a pleasure dealing with them.

As I write this review, kids are asking if we can go back sooner then next summer. David/Cathy, can we??


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Our two close families, 4 adults and 4 kids, travelled to Wellfleet and spent a glorious week at David & Cathy's well-appointed home. They were both so helpful in the lead up to renting their property and promptly answered all our questions. As soon as we arrived, we knew that we had landed in a magical place. The area was so picturesque with a short stroll to a beautiful lookout where we would drink our morning coffee. The house looks small but is actually quite big! The adults each enjoyed a master bedroom with a full bath and the kids and adults all loved that the kids had their own floor!

The house had everything we could need! We loved the full garage space to keep our bikes and gear. The outdoor shower was fantastic, and we enjoyed smores by the outdoor firepit. The house is well located in a central location and connects with some Audubon trails with a lovely lookout over the marsh. There is an easy walk or bike ride down to the local swim spot / marsh beach. We also enjoyed the use of the 2 kayaks.

Finally, the house was very clean, and we appreciated Cathy & David's detailed instructions and information about the area as well as their awareness of COVID-19 and the manner in which they addressed concerns about sanitation etc. We cannot say enough good things about this house - we hope to visit again soon. show more show less

Again, a wonderful stay in this great property. We came back for our second year. We made great use of the well equipped kitchen as well as the games and creative, building activities for the kids. Our grandchildren love the nature found all around the grounds of the house, especially the active frog pond. The home, inside and out, is clean, comfortable and quiet. We felt that all cleaning and accommodations for Covid-19, were handled with diligence.

There are multiple places to gather as a family or to retreat for quiet time and zoom access. The addition of a fire pit this year, provided outdoor gathering for eating, singing and s'mores! Who could ask for more?

We love Wellfleet, the beaches, ponds and eateries all convenient to our location. We all can't wait to return next summer. show more show less

A lovely time was had by all. Nice and roomy beach house was appreciated by all! Our hosts, David and Cathy, were more than helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this place for privacy and tranquility.

Enough space for 3 families. Enough fun for 10 families. Its kinda special to be able to walk the trail to the bay. Its fun to be chased by the hermitcrabs. Its fun to find shells, and dunk yourself in the bay!!! There are plenty of games I was particularly Monopolied out after playing it with my 5 grandaughters several nights. Easy home to like! It was a fabulous family vacation time, filled with memories and fun!!!

This is a large and lovely home in southern Wellfleet. The kitchen and the home in general is very well-stocked and well-maintained. The layout is perfect for several couples or families. The kitchen is larger than it appears in the pictures and was so functional! The living areas on the first floor were spacious and the deck with its multiple bird feeders was fabulous. I had worried there might be many mosquitoes due to the location of this property but we were never bothered at all either sitting on the deck or walking in the area. The first floor master bedroom which opens onto a hallway with first floor laundry and a door into the large, clean garage was perfect for my daughter's family that included a 3 month old. Private and so comfortable! The large Master bedroom on the second floor and two large bedrooms downstairs were also large and private.

I often hesitate to stay in homes where pets are allowed due to some family allergies but this house was so clean that there was never any evidence of previous pet stays.

The owner, David was easy to work with, Very prompt in responding to communications and always very helpful. Overall we all loved this house and hope we may be able to return for a stay next August. show more show less

Some specific memories we appreciated...we arrived to an immaculate house, found a very well stocked kitchen, we never ran out of silverware, mugs, glasses or plates. Any appliance we needed, you had.

Comfortable beds, great showers, especially the outside shower, plenty of space for quiet reading or group play, beautiful views of nature and great light, many choices of games and toys for all ages, bird watching is our new passion.

The fabulous deck, hammock and outdoor table created great happy hours and many happy meal times.

The hermit crab collecting, the kayaks, the local beach walks...!!! show more show less

A comfortable spot surrounded by the wonders of nature!
Staying at this lovely home felt like we were visiting friends. It was a perfect spot for our family gathering...featuring a wonderful great room with a big, long table for time together, plus separate spaces so we could find quiet time apart. The owners’ generous personalities came shining through. We enjoyed their kayaks and board games, used their very well equipped kitchen, borrowed their bird books to identify visitors to the patio feeder. The air conditioning kept us comfortable, as we had some very warm days. And the location away from city lights provided an extraordinary view of the night sky. The location was good for us, too. It was near some favorite Cape restaurants, with easy access to the national seashore.

We spent a wonderful week here.


Submitted: Sep 20, 2018 | Stayed: September 2018 show more show less

Everything about the house made us feel at home. We loved that our dogs were welcome. We especially enjoyed the cross breezes on hot days and the spacious outdoor shower. We come to Wellfleet every couple of years and usually rent an ocean front property. We really loved being close to the bay on this visit. The short walk to the marsh below the house and to the Pleasant Point beach down the road offered wonderful low tide experiences to our grandson. We hope to return in coming years. />
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