Charming Antique In Wellfleet Center-- walk to shops, beach!
House in Wellfleet, MA
6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
This lovely in-town historic 1830 Cape-- a bookstore in a former life-- is located adjacent to shops and restaurants of Wellfleet, and less than a mile to Harbor and Bay beaches.
The house has been thoroughly renovated, while respecting it's funky, antique spirit. The home is also winterized, and very cozy in all seasons. New screened side porch for bug-free summer evenings.
I ask guests to air out home with open windows and fans, and to leave home in good order, so my maids can focus on a thorough scrubbing between guests. I hope to keep my home as clean as possible, an oasis where my guests can relax.
You will love parking the car and strolling everywhere-- the grocery store, the produce stand, the farmer's market, the library, the flower shop, the ice cream parlor, and all the shops and galleries of Wellfleet's town center.
A formal front entryway leads to a huge, sunny double living room, featuring a wood-burning stove, an old hi-fi with many classical and world music albums, and a smart TV. The living room leads to a semi-open formal dining room beyond, which in turn opens to the renovated kitchen-- fully equipped for serious cooks. Off the dining room is a shady screened porch added in 2024.
Both the kitchen and formal dining room have doors leading out to a gorgeous wrap-around deck, now partly screened, and a secluded garden full of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. An outdoor shower & clawfoot tub are great for post beach rinsing! Enjoy picking fresh herbs and greens for dinner. Propane grill and charcoal grill provided.
Also on the first floor, there is a twin bedroom with full bath (shower) and a stackable washer/dryer in the closet.
The second floor has one CA King and one Queen bedroom, CA King in primary BR overlooking the nature preserve across the street, and Queen overlooking the rear garden. Off the shared landing is a second full bathroom with tub.
On the third floor is a large attic bedroom with a Queen bed and its own smart TV-- great for kids.
Note: the stairs here are *very* steep-- and nearly ladder-like between second and third floors.
Both the living room and third floor bedroom have smart TV's. Bring your Hulu or Amazon (or other) account. Free internet access provided. Parking for 3 cars. Maximum of 6 guests please.
Normally Saturday arrivals/departures during summer months.
The house has been thoroughly renovated, while respecting it's funky, antique spirit. The home is also winterized, and very cozy in all seasons. New screened side porch for bug-free summer evenings.
I ask guests to air out home with open windows and fans, and to leave home in good order, so my maids can focus on a thorough scrubbing between guests. I hope to keep my home as clean as possible, an oasis where my guests can relax.
You will love parking the car and strolling everywhere-- the grocery store, the produce stand, the farmer's market, the library, the flower shop, the ice cream parlor, and all the shops and galleries of Wellfleet's town center.
A formal front entryway leads to a huge, sunny double living room, featuring a wood-burning stove, an old hi-fi with many classical and world music albums, and a smart TV. The living room leads to a semi-open formal dining room beyond, which in turn opens to the renovated kitchen-- fully equipped for serious cooks. Off the dining room is a shady screened porch added in 2024.
Both the kitchen and formal dining room have doors leading out to a gorgeous wrap-around deck, now partly screened, and a secluded garden full of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. An outdoor shower & clawfoot tub are great for post beach rinsing! Enjoy picking fresh herbs and greens for dinner. Propane grill and charcoal grill provided.
Also on the first floor, there is a twin bedroom with full bath (shower) and a stackable washer/dryer in the closet.
The second floor has one CA King and one Queen bedroom, CA King in primary BR overlooking the nature preserve across the street, and Queen overlooking the rear garden. Off the shared landing is a second full bathroom with tub.
On the third floor is a large attic bedroom with a Queen bed and its own smart TV-- great for kids.
Note: the stairs here are *very* steep-- and nearly ladder-like between second and third floors.
Both the living room and third floor bedroom have smart TV's. Bring your Hulu or Amazon (or other) account. Free internet access provided. Parking for 3 cars. Maximum of 6 guests please.
Normally Saturday arrivals/departures during summer months.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Wellfleet, MA
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Reviews
5.0
We loved our stay in Wellfleet, Laura's house is exactly as described, and perfectly located in our favorite town on the Cape - definitely recommend!
5.0
This was our second stay at Laura's house and we found it even more lovely than the first time! Wonderful location, serene garden, antique house full of charm (with modern amenities), kind host who is extremely responsive. Overall highly recommend!!
5.0
We had a peaceful and restorative stay at the Bookstore!
The house was very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped and functional. The beautiful flower and vegetable garden was an unexpected- and delightful-surprise! Communication with the owner was always very prompt and clear. Walking access to the town of Wellfleet was a great advantage and be sure to try the delicious gelato at Gelato Joy- just a few doors down!
5.0
I’m hesitant to submit this review because we want to come back and don’t want Laura’s place to be booked!! We’ve been staying in Wellfleet for a week or two in the summer for almost 10 years and we’ve never stayed anywhere as lovely as this house. The location is fantastic, and the house is a wonderful mix of old charm and modern comfort. It feels like a place someone truly loves and looks after! Best of all the beds were so comfortable, especially after a long day in the sun! I agree with other reviewers that the stairs are steep, but we didn’t find it to be a problem (folks with mobility issues likely would have trouble). We were there with our 10 month old son who’s walking and climbing, and we found it pretty easy to just close the doors to the stair areas. Laura was also a gem as a host - extremely responsive and kind. Overall highly recommended!
5.0
Great location and lovely yard
We had a great time. The location couldn’t be better — steps to town. And we loved grilling and relaxing in the beautiful back yard.
5.0
Wellfleet Beauty
This house is a great stay-location, idyllic town and owner, all fabulous. Highly recommend.
5.0
Beautiful and comfortable antique house in the heart of Wellfleet Wellfleet
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this well-kept-up, nearly 200 year old house. Very comfortable with beautiful gardens and attentive manager.
5.0
Great location!
Location is great! Kitchen was well equipped. Overall house very comfortable.
5.0
Warm and beautiful
Very lovely spot to enjoy a quiet few days on the Cape in fabulous Wellfleet. Beautiful home, great kitchen and an herb garden, wonderful reading lights and even couch throws! Our kind of place. Just to note: the stairs are seriously steep, the very old or very young would need assistance!
5.0
Great
Great
5.0
Charming!
Amazingly well equipped kitchen and lovely dining room. and since we prepared meals, both were perfect for us.
The village is beautiful and walkable. We loved everything
4.0
great time
Stairs are very steep though, be careful, old charm house, great location
4.0
Charming house in wellfleet
The house is located walking distance from downtown Wellfleet. It has tons of character and charm with lovely nooks and crannies throughout. The house has been well used and had some odd ways about it because of its age and needed some updates. The backyard is gorgeous and was wonderful to hangout in.
5.0
Charming, authentic cape cod cottage
We enjoyed a week exploring Wellfleet and the rest of Cape Cod from this spacious well-equipped cottage. We appreciated the proximity to the Wellfleet shops and restaurants. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking at home and entertaining. So many charming touches throughout this well loved home.
5.0
Great stay in Wellfleet
This charming cottage is a short walk from all the highlights of the village of Wellfleet. We loved getting fresh fish, seafood, and produce from Hatch’s each day for dinner. The town beaches are beautiful! Wellfleet is a short drive from Provincetown where we had a great whale watching tour and shopping. The house is comfortable and accommodating. The mosquitoes are no joke, so bring bug spray and prepare for a great lower Cape Cod vacation.
5.0
Wonderful
Really lovely house in a great location for walking in Wellfleet. Really clean and even better than the photos, which are great. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend this house, and would stay here again. Our only complaint - not the fault of the owner - was that guests prior to us left 2 empty propane tanks and didn’t clean the gas grill; a pain when we went out to cook, but we left it in better shape for the next guests. Overall a very nice stay!
5.0
Lovely rental in great location
Charming antique home in convenient downtown location. We’ve enjoyed both of our stays at this property. The home is clean, gardens are gorgeous, and the owner is very responsive.
5.0
Perfect Stay
Such a cute, well appointed cottage close to all downtown Wellfleet amenities. We had everything we needed for a lovely stay. We were there for a wedding at the Preservation Hall. It was great to be so close in a cozy cottage. Owner communicates extremely well and is quick to answer all questions. Highly recommend.
5.0
Love this place
A great choice for us, full of charm and character, so pleasant. A perfect location to set out to parts of cape including 3 nearby surf beaches and also to walk the storybook village for supplies including the amazing seafood we prepared each night hanging out at the house. We all loved it. Hard to climb up to upper floors but for us that was part of the charm. Great garden, many nice surprises with this house.
2.5
We had a wonderful time! We went for my moms birthday and spent a lot of time having fires and cooking in the house. the house is bigger than the pictures and lovely inside. Super clean and full of touches that make it unique and special. We loved the art work the books and even the glassware. Would love to someday stay again, hopefully when the flowers are blooming. Other people have said this in reviews but do not underestimate the stairs! old house stairs very steep and narrow! the only thing my older parents didn't love.
5.0
Better than the pictures
We had a wonderful time! We went for my moms birthday and spent a lot of time having fires and cooking in the house. the house is bigger than the pictures and lovely inside. Super clean and full of touches that make it unique and special. We loved the art work the books and even the glassware. Would love to someday stay again, hopefully when the flowers are blooming.
Other people have said this in reviews but do not underestimate the stairs! old house stairs very steep and narrow! the only thing my older parents didn't love.
5.0
Perfect winter respite in Wellfleet
Laura’s house provided the perfect place for a two week get-a-way to a safe and quiet place in the time if Covid 19. The house is cozy and comfortable. Lovingly furnished with good light and lots of places to settle in and take advantage of the fantastic collection of books. The kitchen was well equipped and fun to cook in. It was great to be in the center of town within walking distance of both shops and the beach. Laura was was available and responsive to any questions we had or help we needed.
5.0
cozy and warm
great location with a cozy and warm interior. The wood burning stove was perfect for long winter nights. Lots of space to spread out.
5.0
We had a very positive experience!
Outstanding house with an interesting history. Very convenient to local shops in Wellfleet.
5.0
Autumn on the Cape
Beautiful house. Great location.
5.0
exactly as advertised
location is fantastic, the house literally in the village of wellfleet, we walk to restaurants, cafés and marketplace. House is very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Everything is easy to access. We had a great time and will definitely come again.
5.0
Lovely village home in Wellfleet
The house is a delightful old Cape house in the main part of the town, close enough to walk to shops. but not right in the center. It is homey - reflecting the owner's eclectic tastes - yet well set up for guests with everything one could need for a comfortable stay. The owner is sensitive to Covid precautions and allowed extra days between visitors to ensure safety.. There are beautiful beach and wildlife walks all over the area in a surprising amount of conservation land. I suspect that the town is lively in the summer months, but it was perfect in the autumn. We had a wonderful two weeks and would definitely go back.
2.5
We had a wonderful time at the old book store in Wellfleet! The house is beautiful and was listed accurately. Our only issue was that the internet was very slow and not adequate for a couple of our partie’s streaming needs. We let the owner know, and hopefully the issue will be attended to. Great location and a classic old New England home! Would definitely stay again.
5.0
A fun week with friends
We had a wonderful time at the old book store in Wellfleet! The house is beautiful and was listed accurately. Our only issue was that the internet was very slow and not adequate for a couple of our partie’s streaming needs. We let the owner know, and hopefully the issue will be attended to.
Great location and a classic old New England home! Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Fabulous location and charming house
We had a wonderful week staying at Laura’s home. The house was clean, check-in was easy and the old bookstore was charming and quirky in the best way! For us the location was perfect - easy walk to restaurants, ice cream, grocery, etc. I will echo other reviewers that the back stairs/attic stairs are narrow and steep so could be a concern for folks with small children or mobility issues. For us - kids are 9 and 12 - the stairs weren’t an issue and the kids really enjoyed the cool attic space with the TV.
5.0
Utterly Charming Home in Wellfleet
This house is a former bookstore with a fascinating history of its own. It is stunningly restored and kept up by the owner. It is located just off the center of the town -- so it is easy to walk to shops and restaurants. If you love books, love to be in an historic house in a Cape Cod town, with the sea nearby, it is difficult to imagine anything better. The owner is a great landlord.
4.0
Great location and backyard
Perfect for a family gathering outside in the private backyard. Right downtown.
5.0
Lovely July 4 Week
We had an amazing week at the Bookstore Cottage relaxing and spending time together. The house is extremely charming and has plenty of indoor and outdoor space for hanging out. We enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen and grill, as well as the close proximity to town for our last-minute shopping needs. A wonderful getaway!
5.0
Wonderful stay
My family had a lovely time in this house for our impromptu escape once school was complete.
5.0
Wedding weekend
We have a wonderful time in Well Fleet & at the Bookstore-weather definitely cooperated. The location was great- lots to see and walk to. We were not able to use the TV-no internet reception-but could connect to our phones & Ipad. Thank you!
5.0
Wellfleet weekend
We had a lovely stay in this very charming home. The location was ideal for our weekend exploration on the cape and was a comfortable and spacious retreat upon our return. Laura provided us with all the details to make for an easy checkin and departure. The basket of delicious snacks and coffee was an added bonus. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a combination of the classic architecture of the old cape cod with the addditiin of a recent update to the property
5.0
Perfect location
Great spot and really cute house. My son loved the upstairs room. Stairs are steep all around but not an issue for the age of my kiddos.
5.0
Great House
We had a great week and really enjoyed the house. Getting to the beach was easy and it was so nice to walk into town everyday. Thanks for a great stay.
The Clifford Family
5.0
charming and special
Our family had a great staying in the "Bookstore"! Perfect for our older kids who loved the attic hideaway and the freedom of walking to town on their own.
5.0
Quirky and lovely
We had a wonderful visit to the Bookstore! Location cannot be beat, and Laura was a caring host. Our family of 5 (three teenagers) had a great stay. But, if you have young kids or older people, take the comments about the stairs seriously. The "back stairs" to the second floor are VERY steep, and the front stairs are only a little bit better.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wellfleet?
The average price for a rental in Wellfleet is R 7,449 per night. This rental is R 822 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Antique In Wellfleet Center-- walk to shops, beach! . 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 Charming Antique In Wellfleet Center-- walk to shops, beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Antique In Wellfleet Center-- walk to shops, beach! ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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