Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.

On the beach, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4.8
Outstanding(47 Reviews)

House in Wellfleet, MA

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Walk to a beautiful, sandy beach in about 40 seconds.
No roads to cross. Excellent swimming.

The Main House at the Sea Shells' cottages in Wellfleet is a full-sized home, roomy for large families or groups.
Our quiet and beautiful beach - the Sea Shells' Cottages beach - is adjacent to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Our beach is about 300 feet wide and is shared with about 10 other owners.
Great beach for swimming, kayaking, sailing, exploring, reading, writing, collecting sea shells and relaxing.
Gentle waves, no riptides to worry about. Tidal - naturally clean - wonderful for small children.
AHHH the SEA!

5 ocean Kayaks are included in the rental.

Enjoy full water views from our south-facing, 2,000 square foot, Cape Cod-style, two-level no basement home. Lots of windows, sliders, and decks. Our kitchen has ample counter space, full sized appliances and a water view.

LOCATION. The Sea Shells' cottages. Wellfleet, Cape Cod. (The Outer Cape)
The Sea Shells is a cluster of 'Olde Cape Cod' style cottages in a private beachfront location.1 mile to the historic village of Wellfleet - restaurants, shops, fresh local seafood, organic produce, and art galleries.

From the beach at Main go LEFT and walk down the beach to Wellfleet Pier. At the Pier - go on a fishing excursion, rent a sailboat, order cooked lobsters for dinner at Mac' Seafood, get burgers, fried clams, ice cream at the walk up window and sit at picnic tables along Mayo beach. Dine at the Bookstore restaurant. In the evening, go to a show at Wellfleet Harbor Actor's Theater (W.H.A.T.) Wednesday night there's square dancing at the Pier.

Walk to a tot park playground with tennis courts, basketball, a frisbee field, swings, a toddler playground, and a skate board park.

From the beach at the Main House, go RIGHT. Experience peace and harmony as you walk along secluded beaches, and Cape Cod National Seashore,
to the mouth of the Herring River.
Less than 1 minute drive to Wellfleet's seaside Golf course.

SIZE. The Main House is NOT a cottage with small, adjacent bedrooms, thin walls, and pioneer quality beds. Our family vacation home is spacious for 1 family, can comfortably accommodate an extended family, 2 families, or groups of friends with privacy. Excellent for family reunions.
SLEEPING. 5 bedrooms + 1 family room with futon convertibles and a door for privacy provides flexible sleeping arrangements. Two full bathrooms.

LIVING AREAS. The 1st floor Family Room has a TV, DVD, refrigerator, 3 sofas, a games table, books, games, puzzles and laundry.

The 2nd floor Living Room has a TV with DVD player, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple..more books and games and views of the water.

The Dining room table seats 8, can squeeze 12.
Or seat 4 people at the kitchen island.
All with water views.

Relax and dine on the front mahogany deck with a view of the sea and the sound of the waves.
Play Ping Pong in the sandy area in back. There's a table, chairs, a rocking chair, beach items and toys. Wonderful place for kids.

CHILDREN. Wellfleet - the BEST place for young children on Cape Cod. Our beach is calm and the water is warm. No riptides to worry about. Kids love collecting shells and exploring the sea bottom at low tide. With 5 bedrooms and a separate Family room, Main offers flexible sleeping arrangements.

OUR BEACH. Our bay beach has gentle, cleansing waves. Drive, walk, swim, or kayak to Great Island - a protected ecological treasure - part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Air Conditioning with individual room temperature control.

5 Ocean Kayaks are included consisting of -

2 two-person kayaks,
1 one-person kayak, and
2 one-person hybrid kayak/SUP boards.

Explore.
All are easy to use SIT-ON-TOPS - easy for ALL AGES - including YOU grandma!
In calm water 7 people total can paddle to Great Island in about 20 minutes.
Great Island is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Beach your kayak and walk along miles of secluded beach. Welcome to Cape Cod National Seashore. Explore, listen to the piping plovers and terns, gulls and herons, the waves, relax...
There's a walking trail upland - follow the signs to the Old Tavern site - from the 1700s!

Adventurous? Continue kayaking along the edge of Great Island and try to reach Jeremy Point. Lotion up! It's submerged except at low tide. Return to Main with the wind and waves at your back. Enjoy a cold beverage and relay your tale of high sea adventure with enthusiasm and embellishment.

Collect shells, pretty stones, at night - watch the moonlight on the water, breath in the salty air, listen to the waves. Sleep will be restful.

BOOKING: Summer is Saturday to Saturday by the week only.
Flexible start and end dates are possible in Spring and Fall.
Stays of less than a week are possible in Spring and Fall.
For more information and more pics find my site on line.

Thanks for your interest in the Main House at the Sea Shells' cottages, in beautiful Wellfleet Cape Cod.
Main is the summer vacation home for our extended family. Maybe it will be for you and your loved ones. Please feel free to contact to me if you have a specific concern, question, comment or suggestion :-)













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Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

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Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(47 Reviews)
5.0
Jun 2024
The Seashells is fantastic for all ages. The house was great and well equipped. Easy back and forth from the beach and the beach is so peaceful. Highly recommend water shoes due to the shells. We loved watching the daily going ons in the bay. We loved Wellfleet Center and the Drive In Movie Theater.
5.0
Sep 2023
Beds are good, kitchen well-equipped. Perfect setup for adults and kids. The backyard is fun with the ping pong and the kid’s toys and sand. The beach is beautiful and perfect for kids and launching kayaks. View from upstairs deck is lovely. Communication with owner excellent. We all had a great week, thanks
5.0
Jun 2023
The Seashells large house was perfect for our amazing family reunion. I had vacationed there as a child and it was so meaningful for me to share my memories with my adult children and grandchildren. The house is large and comfortable and very well equipped. Location can’t be beat! Right on the beach and easy walk to the harbor and town. Would definitely return! You won’t be disappointed!
5.0
Jun 2021
Great beach location and access to Wellfleet
Great beach location and access to Wellfleet
The proximity to the beach (literally 40 steps, as listed) is amazing. We had relaxing days at the private beach area and enjoyed paddling to the beach on Great Island with the provided kayaks. The bike or walk to local restaurants is an easy mile down the road and downtown is just about 1.5 miles. We loved driving the 2.5 miles to Duck Harbor for sunset. The owner had great restaurant and activity recommendations. We enjoyed using the big well-stocked kitchen and sitting area, as well as the spacious deck. Couple things to know: the house is not really 5 bedrooms, as one of them is a walk-through to get to the master bedroom. The cost of the rental goes up by a lot (cost of an additional night’s stay per additional person)if you have more than 6 people. The price is reflected in the booking process, but something you wouldn’t know if, like me, you booked it for yourself and then invited guests. Finally, while the deck was great, replacement of the mismatched and rusted furniture would be a huge improvement. Overall a really fantastic week in Wellfleet!
5.0
May 2021
Perfect location and spacious!
Perfect location and spacious!
Perfect house for just staying home or venturing out! It provided us the space we needed to have family time as well as alone time. We enjoyed the beaches in the area and much needed time away!
5.0
Oct 2020
Beachside house packed with fun
Beachside house packed with fun
So many wonderful things about this property. This was our first time to Cape Cod. The location, just steps from the beach, was ideal and the view from the deck was beautiful. The beach is calm and the tide is low, so it was a great place for the kids to play in the water, discover 'beach treasures' and climb among the rocks. The beach itself would have been enough but there was so much more available. Kayaks and floats for water fun, a ping-pong table in the backyard, and numerous books, games, and a smart TV for night activities and during the one day when it rained. We are a family of 5, but there was so much sleeping space we could have easily accommodated our extended family. The open second floor with kitchen, dining, and living room was ideal for family togetherness. The owner was very accommodating. We very much enjoyed our time here. Thank you !
5.0
Jul 2020
Excellent trip
Excellent trip
Amazing beach vacation. We stayed with my wife, 2 two year old daughters, my parents, sister/niece and brother/fiancé and it was perfect. Howie was very responsive and the location is amazing.
5.0
Jun 2020
“Best vacation ever!!” The kids have spoken...all 7 of them.
“Best vacation ever!!” The kids have spoken...all 7 of them.
Our family of 9 loved staying in the Main house. Upstairs kitchen, family room, deck, and views of the Bay were fantastic! The owner, Howie, was very friendly and accessible long before, at check-in, and during our week long stay. Everything was “as described” so no unpleasant surprises. We arrived with two vehicles and high expectations, which were amply met. With COVID-19, we purchased travel insurance just in case. The 2-story house was very clean and well stocked with board games. We also made good use of the kayaks and the outdoor ping pong table. Although we didn’t need to, we also packed our own towels, pillows and bed coverings. Howie’s restaurant recommendations, particularly for takeout were quite helpful. And his suggestion to bring old sneakers for hiking (which we did a LOT of) or just for going out to explore with the low tide, was key. Highly recommend the Sea Shells Main House, especially with Howie as the owner!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Wellfleet?

The average price for a rental in Wellfleet is $653 per night. This rental is $940 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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