We absolutely loved this house and location! The house itself is very charming - it has so much history to it, which we always appreciate. This of course means it's not the spiffiest, newest home with all the latest and greatest appliances and such - if that's what you're searching for, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for something homey that meets simple needs and fits a lot of adults, this house is perfect! (I wouldn't recommend it for children, as there are a lot of levels and noise travels easily throughout the entire home.) The location is wonderful if you're looking to get away from civilization - which is precisely what we wanted. It is tucked away on Bound Brook "Island" (it was originally a real island until they dammed it up a century ago, but now they are restoring it to be an island once again!), and you have to drive about 5 minutes on a fairly rough road (our group had a small SUV and a small sedan, both were completely fine, you simply have to make sure to go slowly). Once you make it, you likely will only hear nature for the duration of your stay! The stars are astonishingly clear, it's so fantastic to sit and stare at them while next to the fire pit outside. The bayside beach is about a 15 minute walk from the house, but do keep in mind the mosquitos are pretty vicious, as it is marshland. We chose to drive the 2 minutes to the beach entrance when we went, which resulted in far less mosquito bites. Overall, if you're looking for a restorative remote getaway where you can commune with nature, I recommend staying here!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We secured this rental last winter when COVID infections were spreading rapidly, in the hopes that we would be far from the hustle and bustle of town and crowds. The location of this house did not disappoint in that regard--it is very private, woodsy, and peaceful. But the mosquitos were so bad, we could not enjoy the outdoor spaces or the outdoor shower. We were also not able to walk to the beach because the mosquitos were relentless, even after covering every inch of our skin and spraying ourselves down with mosquito repellent. The house itself is rustic and unique, but very dusty. Upon our arrival, the bath mats in the shower/toilet area clearly had not been laundered, and the mirror above the bathroom sink had not been cleaned after the last guests. We felt the need to do some cleaning and wiping down of some surfaces before settling in. As expected, being in the woods, the house has lots of spiders and insect inhabitants, but many of the screens are also old and have large holes and gaps to allow them in. The house is advertised as having two bathrooms, but it only has one (unless the outdoor shower is considered a bathroom). The property management company was great and even called to check on us after the remnants of Hurricane Ida came through. (The house held up great with all the rain, by the way.)

This is a very remote spot. Great views, and access to the natural environment.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property is billed as a short walk to the bay. True, except that the short walk is through a thicket of mosquitoes making it next to impossible to walk to the bay. The mosquitoes adjacent to the cottage were acceptable prior to rain but just getting to the car was horrible. I honestly think this property should not be rented at this time.

This property is ideal for couples or adult friends who value seclusion and natural beauty over amenities. It's a great place to read or sit around a fire or enjoy a nearly private beach. The property has been upgraded a few times over the years and has an interesting history. There's not a lot of privacy inside the house, and you'll feel a bit on top of each other if your group has more than four people. The road to get there is pretty wild - you'll wish you had an SUV if you don't have one. It's great if you want to experience the uncivilized side of the outer cape. One night we were sitting by the fire when the coyotes started howling nearby. It was kind of spooky and also pretty amazing.

Unique property. Very private, surrounded by nature, yet a short drive to markets and restaurants. We stayed in late September and most days were sharing the beach with only one or two other parties.

This rental home exceeded our expectations in regards to amenities and location. The house itself, although oddly laid out, offers a number of spaces on different levels so folks can spread out. The king bedroom with a view is flooded with light during the day. Outside the house is a patio area with fire pit and gas grill, picnic table and chairs. At night there is ambient outdoor lighting and tiki torches. We really enjoyed the hammock and the awesome outdoor shower with plenty of hot water. Just a short walk away is the most amazing bayside beach, Bound Brook Island Beach. Sparsely populated even on warm summer days, the beach faces west, allowing for sunsets over the water. Not bad for the East Coast! There were seals in the water but no shark sightings during our stay. The dunes surrounding the beach are also fun to explore. Overall this was a very pleasant late summer week on the Cape.

Beautiful, quiet, private, walking distance to the magical Bound Brook Island beach. House is cute and easily accommodated our family of 4 preteen/teens and 2 dogs. Delicious wild blackberries all over the place. Only negative is the driveway which is kind of terrifying. 7 minutes to pavement, bottomed out a few times. Other than that, it is idyllic.

This converted barn/icehouse is at the end of several miles of rutted dirt roads. The delightful walk to the nearly empty beach is through the woods and doons, lined with berries and poison ivy. The reality company was very responsive to the issues that arose...the lack of WiFi, the non-working oven, the leaky roof during torrential downpours. The house is awkward: bed rooms and baths on different levels, rickety pull down ladder to loft room, keyhole kitchen, uneven lighting... That being said, however, it is fully functional, well supplied with much needed fans, and affords several outdoor seating areas with shade and breezes. The weedy,(I spent an hour pulling weeds so that I could sweep the debris away) brick patio, however is not of them! Although I imagine it being delightful on cool, sunny days. None of these issues came as a surprise, and the house offered us a private, pleasant, affordable place near a lovely beach.

When my family visits the cape we usually aim for "the elbow" because its near all the stuff we like to do. This year we went a little further and stayed here in Wellfleet. If you are considering this place, know that you will be almost into Truro and that you are deep in the National Seashore. There is a long, rutted, sandy dirt road to get in (from a paved road) and a long grassy rutted "lane" and this house is the last one on it. It can be rough on your car. Compare it to staying in other pristine natural places around the country- Big Sur comes to mind, the Adirondacks, adjust your attitude thusly and you won't be disappointed. Cell reception is spotty to absent and wifi comes from the main house over a hill and is also spotty. This was fine for my husband and I- the kids had some tech withdrawal. You can walk back down the country lane and hike a short dune path to Bound Brook island beach which is a beautiful bay beach perfect for swimming, shell hunting, kite flying. Seals will pop up their heads to see what you are doing. There is no lifeguard. We had walkie talkies so we could radio back to our house when we wanted to be in touch- this worked better than cell. The house is a former ice house and barn that was made over in the 70s It still has that funky vibe. There is a loft with a fold down ladder that has a queen size bed- The owners might consider sometime making that staircase permanent so it's less rickety. We kept it down the whole time we stayed. There is another loft like space with 2 twins accessible by a staircase and my daughter preferred to use the futon downstairs on the main level. There are 2 bathrooms, we mostly used the downstairs one and the outside one was there if that other was occupied. The house was extraordinarily clean and maintained for what it is - a cabin in the woods. Expect some bugs, there are frogs that hang out on the patio at night, and deer- one jumped over the front of our car. My advy is to bring what you will need with you when you go because it's hard to run out for something. This is more remote than say, Orleans or Eastham where you can run to stop n shop. If you have provisions for that first day it will be easier. Moms, there is washer and dryer. Caution to people with health issues or elderly persons maybe to choose another place because of the spotty cell service- and remote location. There is a land line in the house, though. We would stay again 😉�

We stayed here with two adults and two small kids and we all loved it. It's a really special little place, quiet and tucked away from the hubub of the Route 6 drag. Simple and rustic but quiet, and peaceful. We loved the outdoor shower and the proximity to the bay beach. Amazing sunsets all week! We didn't have mosquito or other problems during our stay (early August). Lots of little nooks inside the house and out - different hammocks for reading, different tables so that at any point of the day, there is a shady spot to sit and eat. The house got a bit warm on the humid days, but we could clear out the hot air with fans at night. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quiet getaway on the Cape!

We have stayed at this property many times and always found it to completely meet our needs. We attended a multi family reunion last year. Coupled with the Cape house https://www.vrbo.com/3880423ha everyone was accommodated nicely. Roasting marshmallows on the patio under the stars is a lasting memory. This property is off the beaten path. I have always called my time at this property my Thoreau experience.

Our family has stayed at this cottage many times over the years, usually in July or August (off season last time), and it is very dear to us. It is located deep inside the National Seashore, and is extremely private and quiet, the loudest sounds being the wind in the pine trees. A wonderful place to unwind, sit on the brick patio and relax, read, listen to the birds and take in the natural beauty all around. A few minutes’ walk down a sandy lane brings you to what is in our opinion most beautiful beach on the East Coast, the Bound Brook Island beach where even in August there are few other people, just gentle waves lapping on the shore, sand pipers and gulls. Other walks in the National Seashore are at your doorstep. And pop your bikes on your bike rack and a few minutes journey brings you to the Head of the Meadow Beach bike trail in Truro or to Provincetown's National Seashore trails, or to the fresh water ponds on the ocean side of Rte. 6 if you prefer fresh-water swimming. Or stay at home and pick wild blueberries or beach plums by the side of the private driveway and treat your family to blueberry muffins or beach plum jelly. The spot is as lovely in October, in a different way, as it is in summer. We found that the cottage itself is ideal for a family, as there are actually three bedrooms (one on a loft above the living room), and a sun room area with desk, chair and futon. Everyone in our family had a favorite area to hang out in. There is a well-equipped kitchen and even a washing machine and dryer. It is a place with a lot of character, with a modern wing attached to a 19th century part that was once an icehouse for fish caught at Duck Harbor, and that was part of one of Bound Brook Island’s most historic farms – so definitely not a cookie-cutter kind of place! The owners are extremely responsive and we never have had any issues that interfered with our wonderful vacations. Highly recommended!

My husband, our teenage son, and I stayed at the cottage at Bound Brook Island and loved it! We rented bikes and rode all over the backroads of the Cape right from the house. We thoroughly enjoyed the private beach (the parking lot literally only has spaces for 5 cars which is amazing when you compare it to the hoards of people at the Seashore beaches!). The beach is really lovely for swimming and the stars are amazing at night. We felt like we were in the middle of nature (we were!) but we were only three miles from town and the highway. They say the road is rough, but it isn't bad if you just go slow, we had a Toyota Corolla and we were fine. We will definitely be back!

I’ve vacationed on Cape Cod for 30 years. I’ve stayed in a variety of accommodations from rentals properties to B&Bs and Inns throughout much of the Cape both ocean and bay side. I discovered this quaint bungalow in the 2000s. My husband and I came here for the week and fell in love with the property. The location is spectacular because the property is secluded from neighbors and is very quiet. The bay side beach is a five minute walk through the National Seashore Forest. There is also a parking area if you chose to drive. We love the cottage especially the well lit master bedroom with window views of the old Duck Harbor. Our children love the loft bedroom as they call it their own “castle”. The patio is an ideal place to listen to the birds while enjoying a cup of coffee. The cottage is clean and well maintained. This is a great location for birders and lovers of wildlife or anyone trying to escape the hustle of the Cape.

After four days of touring Boston, we were ready for a slower pace. We spent a week at the cottage on Bound Brook Island. This was a truly relaxing spot. At the cottage, we slept, read, and ate. We walked to the beach after dinner to enjoy the water. My husband was out in the morning with his camera looking for the variety of birds that woke us each morning. We used the bedroom with the king bed. Friends joined us for a few days and stayed in the loft. There was privacy for all of us because there is great separation of space. We'll be back!

The property could be sweet but suffers from a lack of maintenance. We encountered a serious electrical problem which made the interior bathroom inoperable. Regarding customer service, when we questioned the cleanliness of the cabin the real estate manager stated that it is expected that rentals which accept pets are dirtier.