Spectacular Waterfront Home! Privacy, A/C, VIEWS! Direct beach access!
House in Wellfleet, MA
7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
This beautiful mid-century modern home, built by a landscape painter as an artistic retreat, enjoys dramatic views across a sheltered inlet from Cape Cod Bay. Completely renovated, the house now features two premiere bedrooms (queens) with en suite baths and two additional bedrooms (a pair of twins and a single) with a shared bath. All of the bedrooms have water views -- as do the gourmet kitchen, spacious dining area, and adjoining family room with a wood-burning stove. Overlooking the water are two decks, a bluestone patio, and two outdoor showers (one private). Half Shell Cottage is furnished with a lovely mix of contemporary and mid-century furnishings -- and the house has a multi-zone central air conditioning system, hot air heat, and amenities including hi-speed Internet WiFi, basic cable, a laundry room with washer/dryer, and a gas grill. The house is in South Wellfleet, a 5-6 minute drive from downtown Wellfleet. It's an extraordinary property!
** To keep costs down for you (and for additional health protection), like many Cape Cod rentals we do not provide sheets and towels. We can order them to be delivered to the house for you through a local company, though, so just let us know what you'd prefer.
** Please give us a call with any questions about the house or the area. We have loved sharing our home with our rental guests, and we look forward to working with you to make your Half Shell holiday great!
** Please make sure to include your dates for the most accurate pricing, as our rates are seasonal.
** To keep costs down for you (and for additional health protection), like many Cape Cod rentals we do not provide sheets and towels. We can order them to be delivered to the house for you through a local company, though, so just let us know what you'd prefer.
** Please give us a call with any questions about the house or the area. We have loved sharing our home with our rental guests, and we look forward to working with you to make your Half Shell holiday great!
** Please make sure to include your dates for the most accurate pricing, as our rates are seasonal.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Wellfleet, MA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
All was really perfect for our family vacation. All as advertised or better, kitchen very well equipped, beautiful, peaceful, and convenient spot. Late and Sam were very prompt with helpful responses. Great bonus to be right at the edge of the preservation area. Easy access to water for kayak or other small boats. Highly recommend this great spot.
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay at Half Shell Cottage was truly wonderful. The house was perfect in every way: comfort, aesthetics, setting, supplies. The original 1950's house is charming, and the renovation is gorgeous. There are beautiful views over the salt marsh from every bedroom, and there are several outdoor spaces to enjoy the salt air and sunshine. We even sat outdoors in the Cape Cod drizzle because it was so lovely. It's a perfect location to walk around the salt marsh in Fox Island Reserve or to kayak out into the bay. Kate and Sam are super responsive and friendly hosts. Can't wait to return!
5.0 / 5.0
The well maintained, modern home sits on a secluded lot in South Welfleet, overlooking an extensive marsh. There are floor to ceiling windows along the back of the house which provide a stunning view. We enjoyed watching the changing tides as well as local water activity. The two back decks also afforded the same view. Walking through the backyard down a wooded path brought you to the the water and a long stretch of narrow beach. We carried our chairs down and enjoyed happy hour here. We easily navigated the path, but it would be difficult for someone not so sure footed. You could also walk down the road to another path which was some distance from the house, but an easy walk. On one side, the house had a large master bedroom with queen bed and bath. There were two smaller rooms with twin beds. On the other end, there was a very nice suite with queen bed, sitting area and bath. Kitchen was well stocked… if you love to cook, you are all set! The house was 10 minutes from Marconi Beach as well as the town of Welfleet. Owners were easy to communicate with and accommodating. Rules were clear and easy to follow. We enjoyed our stay and exploring all that Wellfleet had to offer.
5.0 / 5.0
The home and environs were so lovely we didn’t feel the need to leave to go anywhere or do anything. When we did venture out there were plenty of area restaurants and activities. The way the house was laid out gave everyone privacy my in-laws were at one end of the house we were on the other with the kids in between. It was a true cooks kitchen boasting more than just your basic spices and including a kitchen aid mixer that was just right for gluten-free cookie baking with Grandma. We are all so glad to have called this place home for a week.
5.0 / 5.0
Half Shell Cottage was wonderful in every way. This immaculate mid century home with meticulous landscaping is perfectly located right on the bay with water views from every window. Sleeps seven comfortably, featuring two spacious en suites plus two bedrooms. Close to all, but tucked away and private - consider this home for your next getaway!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved Kate and Sam’s house. The view is so beautiful from all rooms. It feels like you are truly away. Well stocked. Beautiful rooms. Wide open. Happy place to re-charge. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
One of the best homes in Wellfleet!
This house is fantastic; highly recommended! I’ve been visiting the Cape for over a decade, and my friend has been visiting for nearly three decades, and we have rented many different homes and this one was the best! The house is well laid out (open concept and nice bedrooms), has amazing views, and is well stocked and comfortable. The location of the house is very good, it’s about 5 minutes from multiple beaches (Lecount, White Crest, Cahoon Hollow, Newcomb Hollow, bay beaches in town, as well as several ponds) and Wellfleet town center. The home itself is located on the marsh/bay, which is a great addition. There’s a short path from the house down to the water (we took beach chairs down to the water for happy hour several times). The living and dining room have many large windows and there’s a nice patio off of the dining room, all have great views of the yard, trees, and the water (one of the best views I’ve seen on the Cape). The house also has two outdoor showers and two hammocks. The house is well stocked and comfortable as well. We like to cook when we’re on the Cape and we were very happy with how well the kitchen was stocked with appliances and kitchen goods. The living room and dining room are also very comfortable, as well as the bedrooms and bathrooms. The house has air conditioning, which is nice to have, but the house also has one of the best breezes that I have experienced on the Cape. As someone who was flying to the Cape we were very happy with the beach items that were at the house, including seven nice beach chairs and many beach towels. The owners are very helpful and responsive. We had no issues during our stay, and when we did reach out, they responded within an hour or so. Overall, I would highly recommend this house and plan to stay again myself.
5.0 / 5.0
Can't wait to return!
We absolutely love this home and had such a wonderful time. The house is gorgeous, very spacious, well stocked, beautiful artwork, and well decorated. The view is breathtaking and it was so relaxing to sit and take in the surroundings from the various terraces and even just from the enormous windows indoors. We loved cooking in the kitchen and it had everything needed. Kate was an excellent host and was very responsive to all questions. We hope to return next summer again.
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding!
We had a fantastic week at Half Shell. The communication with the owners was great, the house fabulous, and the location spectacular.
5.0 / 5.0
Spectacular!
A mid-century dream made of exceptional architecture, art and landscapes. Kate and Sam were dreams to work with - couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience!
5.0 / 5.0
Even better than the photos
The Halfshell is fabulous! Gorgeous view, beautifully designed property, tranquil setting. The layout of the house was great for my husband, and our two small children, and my in-laws with room for privacy and family time. Being able to walk on the beach anytime of day was perfect; and the house is so nice we didn't mind the rainy days indoors. Excellent location for accessing all of Wellfleet, and short trip to Provincetown. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful midcentury Paine Hollow Cape house.
A lovingly expanded, restored, and updated midcentury home overlooking the tidal basin at Paine Hollow. Spacious, open, airy, and bright, with breezes off the bay, the house is well-equipped, carefully maintained, and comfortable. It's especially ideal for two couples, having two "master bedroom" suites, and for anyone who enjoys the water on kayaks, paddle boards, or wind-surfers. The owners were attentive, helpful, and friendly before, during, and after our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this house and look forward to returning!
5.0 / 5.0
An absolute pleasure
The views were serene and beautiful ,the light all day long was utterly lovely.
The house Is filled with light and windows and beautifully designed- simple yet elegant. And the owners were very friendly and helpful
5.0 / 5.0
A Wonderful Vacation Experience!.
The home was beautiful, the surroundings were magnificent and the owner did everything within her power to make our stay high memorable. An outstanding vacation experience!
5.0 / 5.0
Peaceful and Replenishing
The view through the front door on arrival set the tone for our stay. The setting was beautiful and calming. The home was lovely, both in the honoring of its history and in the modern amenities. The hosts are gracious and responsive.
We look forward to our return.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful views from a gorgeous home
This is an extraordinary vacation rental. With lovely furnishings, original art work, and views from every room, the home was even more beautiful than the photos convey. The house was well equipped and comfortable for two couples and three adult children. The two master bedrooms, one on each side of the expansive ranch home, was the perfect set up for privacy. And the common areas (living room, kitchen, and dining room) offer plenty of space for 7 plus people.The location on the. tidal cove adjacent to preserved land and a short bike ride from the Cape Cod Rail Trail enabled one to set forth on adventures without even getting in a car. There is so much to explore in the Wellfleet area. But I found myself wanting just to sit looking out through the dappled sunlight filtering through the pine trees at the ever changing tidal cove. The owner was so responsive and helpful. She made us feel right at home. We plan to return!
5.0 / 5.0
There aren't enough stars
We rented Half Shell Cottage over Columbus Day weekend. This is an amazing home with a spectacular view from just about every room. My children loved exploring the nature trails and watching the tide come in and out. My son put down his iPad! The home is beautifully decorated in a mid century style. It is truly a museum with all of the original artwork that appoints it. Kate, the owner, was a pleasure to work with. You can tell how much she cherishes this property. The house lacks nothing inside or out. When life brings us back to the Cape we know where we will be staying!
5.0 / 5.0
This is a beautiful house in a magnificent setting
The house is tastefully and minimally decorated, with art and light and views. All that is needed in the way of A/C, dishes, appliances, gadgets, etc are available and in pristine condition. Great place!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home on the Bay
Loved the mid-century modern and lack of clutter in this well-appointed home. Great access to bay by very short walk down the hill. Appreciated the responsiveness to queries over the course of the stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Spectacular
Fabulous home! Didn't want to leave. Will be back next summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Great house.
This house is beautiful. The view is beautiful. The house is stocked well with all kitchen items.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful cottage in great location
Hi! My friends and I just got back from a wonderful girls weekend at Half-shell. The house is just beautiful - a perfect mix of contemporary design with Old Cape Cod. The location, overlooking the marsh, is quiet and secluded yet, convenient to Rte 6 for a quick trip up to Ptown and other outer cape villages. Also, easy to pop over to the oceanside beaches. We visited both Head of the Meadow and Coast Guard, each about 10 minutes from the house. The village of Wellfleet is also adorable with quaint shops featuring local artists. I can't wait to go back!
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home in great bayside location
We truly enjoyed our time here. The location is great, on the bay, backing up to a conservancy, and secluded. The only minor downside was that the beach directly in front of the house is too marshy for good swimming. The house was beautiful, spacious, well-furnished, well-decorated, and well-equipped. We hosted a dinner for 14 very comfortably. Kate was a pleasure to work with.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely home and view.
The owner couldn't have been more helpful and gracious. Thank you for a great two weeks.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home and beautiful views
The pictures on the website don't do this home justice. The house is immaculate, the renovations are gorgeous while maintaining its original mid century modern character, the kitchen has everything you could need, and the beautiful views through the huge glass doors are why we love wellfleet. We also enjoyed the walking trails right off the home.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous Solitude!
A wonderfully relaxing retreat. Rented the house for a late fall weekend getaway with several girlfriends. The house is absolutely stunning. Forget about Provincetown, you won’t want to leave Half Shell cottage, the picture perfect view is too breathtaking. House is well equipped with all essentials. We strolled the beach right outside the back door, relaxed with good books in the comfortable couches, and enjoyed a few of the board games around the coffee table. The fantastic open kitchen plan is great for those that like to cook and equally great for those that like to sit at the counter/bar and watch others cook for them. Very comfortable, family friendly environment, everyone will feel right at home. And every room (except one bathroom) has a water view! A gorgeous hideaway. Kate was very responsive and easy to communicate with in making the reservation. Highly highly recommend! Can’t wait to visit again.
5.0 / 5.0
Modernist magic
This is among our all-time favorite homes on the Cape. The home is so bright, open and exquisitely tasteful without being fussy, and the views are to die for.
5.0 / 5.0
A place that will inspire!
What a spectacular home! Nestled on a hill, it’s contemporary and comfortable with light-filled and spacious rooms. Water views abound! And a recent renovation has included the finest attention to detail. I’m from Boston and enjoyed an off-season weekend getaway with some dear girlfriends (who I don’t see often enough). It couldn’t have been more perfect. In fact we all loved the house so much, we had to tear ourselves away for a morning trip to PB Boulangerie Bistro and hiking on a nearby nature trail. We opted for most meals in to spend more time hanging out in the divine kitchen, around the table, and by the fire. This is so much more than your typical beach house -- although its location puts you in a great spot to enjoy the natural world and treasures of the Cape -- it's truly a place that will inspire!
5.0 / 5.0
pictures don't do this house justice
the house is stunning - a mid-century gem that has been updated to make it easily the nicest house i've rented on the cape. even better is the large secluded lot right on the water, with three patios from which to take it all in. to boot, kate (the owner) made everything easy. a five star rating doesn't do this home justice!
5.0 / 5.0
Architectural gem on the South Wellfleet Shore
This house is an architectural gem - a spacious contemporary with glorious views to the outside and top-of-the-line appliances/accouterments on the inside. The totally renovated house is beautifully decorated with exquisite paintings - some of them created by the original artist/owner of her studio/home.
The new incarnation of the house has bedrooms and baths at either end of the house - creating two private sleeping areas. The large connecting rooms are gathering rooms - one is an open space kitchen/dining room, the other is a living room with a wood stove for cool evenings.
Large windows and glass sliding doors extend the polished wood floors out into the natural pine treescape of the area. The views overlook the tidal marshes in the foreground out to Cape Cod Bay on the horizon. The light and color changes in the view are mesmerizing from dawn to dark - and are captured in the paintings of many local artists.
It is a short distance, through the pines, to the water - inviting long walks along the shore or on through the pathways of a sanctuary preserve leading back to the driveway. The Head of the Cape Cod Rail-Trail is only 1/2 a mile away - providing easy access by bike - and a stop on the way to or from the trail for cappuccino and croissants at PB Boulangerie Bistro.
This is a spectacular vacation house for inside and outside activities - certain to appeal to lovers of the waterscape of the outer Cape lands. We loved every minute of our stay in this glorious property!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wellfleet?
The average price for a rental in Wellfleet is R 7,671 per night. This rental is R 8,534 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spectacular Waterfront Home! Privacy, A/C, VIEWS! Direct beach access!. 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 Spectacular Waterfront Home! Privacy, A/C, VIEWS! Direct beach access! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spectacular Waterfront Home! Privacy, A/C, VIEWS! Direct beach access!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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