19th-Century Ship Captain's Home Overlooking Nature Preserve
Wellfleet Vacation Rental - ID 42257

Built on a knoll in 1870 by a Wellfleet ship captain, our sun-drenched house has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and sleeps 8. It overlooks a vast lawn that abuts seven acres of protected conservation land, yet the bucolic property is only a short walk into Wellfleet village.

Inside, original wood floors and high ceilings run throughout. French doors lead from the living room, with its wood-burning fireplace, onto a huge porch that’s perfect for long dinners, good books and afternoon naps. The dining room seats 8, and the well-stocked galley kitchen has an induction range, regularly-sharpened chef’s knives, two lobster pots, and all the gear needed to shuck, boil, bake, grill or broil your seafood of choice.
There’s room for everyone to spread out. Upstairs, the main bedroom has a queen and a twin daybed, the back bedroom has a queen and its own en-suite bathroom, and the children’s room has a twin bed. Downstairs, a fourth bedroom with a queen bed sits next to a full bath, which is ideal for anyone who’d rather skip the stairs. The second floor also has an office nook and a charming 1930s bathroom with its original tile and a deep soaking tub. Kids (and parents) will love the playroom, stocked with antique toys, puzzles, vintage board games, and puppet theater.<br /> <br /> Beyond the porch, the lawn invites all manner of play. (Footballs, soccer balls, Wiffle balls, bats, Frisbees, and croquet and bocce sets are all available on request.) You’ll also find a spacious outdoor shower, gas and charcoal grills, and lawn chairs for watching the kids, sunsets, and, quite regularly, wild turkeys and rabbits.<br /> <br /> The house is set up for comfort. Every bedroom has window air conditioning. There’s Wi-Fi throughout and a dedicated work nook. The living room has a 65-inch TV with Apple TV and Sonos speakers. A commercial-grade Speed Queen washer and dryer handle towels and clothes with ease, and families with little ones will find a crib, a Pack ‘n Play and a high chair ready to use. There’s off-street parking for three cars.<br /> <br /> The location is hard to beat. Mayo Beach, famous for its sunsets, is a 15-minute walk or a 2-minute drive. Wellfleet’s shops, restaurants, ice cream and pier are all within walking distance, and Great Island, the freshwater ponds and the ocean beaches along Ocean View Drive are a short drive away. (Town beach stickers are required from late June to Labor Day; you’ll need your rental agreement to buy them online.)<br /> <br /> Good to know: request to book only; 7-night minimum; bring your own sheets and towels or add linen service ($350/week); pets by prior approval ($200 pet cleaning fee); maximum 8 guests.<br /> <br /> Full disclosure: We’re new to WeNeedaVacation, so there are no reviews here yet, but we’ve hosted since 2018 and have been rated a 5.0 “Guest Favorite" elsewhere. read more show less

Nearest beach: 0.8 mi to Mayo Beach