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

This home is just lovely. The house is quite spacious and perfect for large family gatherings or multiple families. Two master bedrooms is a real plus, and the kids enjoyed having the basement level to themselves. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We especially enjoyed bird watching from the back deck and sun porch and the close proximity to the pond. We also very much enjoyed Wellfleet's great hikes, dining and beaches.

David's house accommodates a large family, infants to the elderly quite beautifully with much privacy for each bedroom, plenty of bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and lovely spaces to relax and gather in. The family/dining room area is spacious; the beautiful smaller adjacent reading/sitting area is inviting; the deck invites meals and gathering looking out on the wooded lot with lovely garden. Even the entry to the house with its front porch looking out on the koi pond becomes a gathering space as well. The location is perfect with easy biking accessibility to the national seashore beaches, ponds and downtown Wellfleet. Even the French boulangerie is a stone's throw away. We could not ask for a more inviting comfortable home for our large family of 8 adults and 4 children with many gatherings with our extended family. A perfect reunion home.

The house is well equipped in a quiet neighborhood with access to all the best beaches and Cape activities. Bike trail access close by, bakeries, restaurants, and the best of the national seashore and bayside Wellfleet beaches. House itself is spacious with ample living and sleeping spaces. Decks and outside shower - the Cape at it's best. Ptown, Wellfleet Center, Beachcomber and the drive-in - you are in the thick of it!

We had a very comfortable week at this large, pet friendly property. Our family group of 10 consisted of 4 couples, 2 babies and our dogs. The 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms were spread over 3 floors allowing privacy and convenience. There was also a large outdoor shower which saw a lot of use, even in the rain, from the lowest floor dwellers!
The large dining table easily accommodated us all by adding a couple of the provided folding chairs and the baby high chair. We made dinner in the well stocked kitchen 4 of the 7 nights we were there. The double oven, plentiful bake/cookware as well as the dishwasher were a big hit and saw plenty of action! The large refrigerator provided plenty of space for our perishables and frozen items. What food items we couldn't store in the kitchen found space in the large area near the laundry. This was also a great place to keep a cooler with libations.
The game and puzzle cabinet were very well stocked. We ended up doing a couple of the puzzles, though played games that we had brought.
The shed contained chairs and some beach toys that were used by some of our group. Very convenient for those who forgot or didn't have room to pack them!
We didn't use the kayaks or fire pit though it was nice to know that they were available if we wanted to use them.
The house was close to walking areas, beaches and restaurants!
Homeowner David was great to work with and easily reachable.
We're already dreaming about our next summer family vacation!

What a wonderful well-maintained and well stocked house!

We've stayed at this property for several summers, a large family with children and grandchildren. The owners have everything you could possibly want, including beach, equipment, linens, towels, and a well stocked kitchen.

There is air conditioning throughout, and updated Wi-Fi.

The deck opens to a sheltered backyard with a fire pit and vista overlooking nature.

It's a short ride to any of the multiple ocean beaches, beaches, and kettle ponds within the area. We recommend that you try all of them.

Well, sleep is away from the hustle and bustle of other portions of Cape Cod, but large grocery stores are only about a 20 minute ride away. However, Wellfleet features a fresh fruit, vegetable, and fish market only a few minute ride from the house.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at this Cape Cod rental house! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for a perfect vacation. The house itself was spacious and beautifully maintained, providing ample room for our entire group to relax and enjoy themselves.

We were impressed by the amount of amenities that came with our rental. The kayaks allowed us to explore the bay, while the fire pit provided a memorable evening of s'mores. The bird feeder outside the dining area was a lovely touch; watching the birds during breakfast became a favorite daily ritual.

And we were delighted by how well-suited the house was for guests of all ages. The kids had a blast with the toys from the well-stocked closet, and the puzzle board and stack of games kept us all entertained during quieter moments. It was evident that the hosts had thought of everything to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Thank you!

We had a great time at David's house! David has great communication with his guests. The house was clean, the kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook with, and the house had plenty of space for our large family. We also enjoyed watching the numerous birds at the bird feeder! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

We had a big crowd (8 adults, 2 grandchildren) for a family vacation. The house was a perfect venue. The house is toward the end of a street with very little traffic. It's big enough so that people are not on top of each other (especially with a front porch and back deck) and the bedrooms are spacious. The kitchen is well stocked with all the tools and utensils to make and serve big meals. There's a fire pit. And the owner (David) is very responsive. A couple of things needed attention, and he quickly did what he could to address the issues. Some of us had (alas) to get some work done; fortunately, the wifi was very solid.

We had a wonderful week staying at David and Cathy's home in beautiful Wellfleet. The home is very spacious and easily accommodated our party of 9. Upon entering the home, it smelled clean and fresh. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed to prepare family meals. The beds were comfortable and the grandchildren enjoyed the toys they found in the playroom upstairs.

The home is located in a peaceful neighborhood on a cul-de-sac and it was an enjoyable area to walk our dog. The kayaks are located a short walk from the home and a calm bayside beach for swimming is only 7-8 minutes away by car. We failed to get our beach stickers ahead of time, but one member of our party shuttled us to Indian Neck beach so it worked out fine.

We have stayed at many homes over the years, but this one was by far was the most clean and comfortable!

Our stay in this beautiful home was a vacation within a vacation. The house provides many opportunities for family time while also offering individual spaces for privacy and quiet time. It is well equipped for practical needs while also offering books, games, bird watching and comfortable spaces for reading or resting. Anyone would be happy to spend time here enjoying the house, exploring trails or walking along the water. If somehow guests are able to leave all of this for a morning or afternoon, there are many enjoyable excursions a short distance in any direction! Great week!

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!!

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??

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.

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.

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.

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...!!!

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

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.

Perfect!
5 of 5 stars
The capehouse is great:charming, super comfortable and everything works! There was ample room for 8, 3 families including 4 children under 12. The deck is great too. There are 4 gathering places. The area is super convenient to beaches, ponds, and bay, no more than 10 minutes. It was a pleasure to deal with David and Cathy. They respond within minutes! We would love to return some day.

Submitted: Aug 21, 2018

Terrific property & location.
5 of 5 stars
This is a wonderful property in a great location. Family thouroughly enjoyed the fishing and kayaking. Also, close access to some wonderful beaches on the Bay side. PTown was a blast as well.

Can't go wrong with this property!

Submitted: Jul 26, 2018

Our two families of 4 had a wonderful time at this comfortable property. We lacked for nothing - the kitchen was very well supplied - and the house's layout ensured privacy for all. The property backs up to a conservation trail, which was perfect for dog walks. The washer and dryer performed very well - there was always laundry going. Highly recommend!
Submitted: Aug 29, 2017 Stayed: Aug 2017

Great house. Accommodated 10 of us easily and with privacy for three families. Location provided easy access to beaches, ponds, stores, ... All that access and the house was on a cul de sac! No traffic!
A special benefit was how accommodating the hosts were to us as first time guests. Quick and courteous response to our questions prior to arrival and even quicker when we arrived.
I guess the greatest compliment is that we want to go back next year. Kind of says it all.

Submitted: Aug 15, 2017 Stayed: Jul 2017

We stayed at David's Cape house the week of the 4th of July. Everything was in tip-top shape when we arrived. It is a lovely home and pretty much everything you could need is provided. The location is convenient to ocean beaches, bay beaches, the harbor and Wellfleet Center, yet is secluded and feels off the beaten path. We were a relatively small group of 4 adults but the house is perfect for extended families with areas for congregating and areas for privacy. We only had to put on the A/C one afternoon but we were very glad to have it when it was needed! My dog and I walked the conservation trail behind the house and to Pleasant Point every day. The Cape Cod rail trail is close by and we took advantage of that. We had some terrific meals during our stay including at Pearl, Van Rensselaer, PB Boulangerie, Winslow's Tavern, and, of course, the Beachcomber. The rest of the time we lounged and grilled on the deck with a view of Drummers Cove. A perfectly relaxing Cape vacation in perfect Cape setting. We are looking forward to more happy times here!
Submitted: Aug 17, 2016 Stayed: Jul 2016