The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach
House in Wellfleet, MA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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
Adorable cedar shingled post & beam house ready and waiting for you on the Oceanside in Wellfleet, Cape Cod.
Over 1,000 square feet of crystal clean space - Sleeps 4, Queen Bed and 2 Twins upstairs. Our Cottage has a full kitchen, bathroom and living room plus a beautiful bonus 3-season room with vaulted ceilings and a queen sofa pull out. This lovely room provides a great respite, enjoy the crosswinds and the view of the magical forest. The house has comfortable beds, fixtures, stocked kitchen and everything you need to relax and have fun.1.9 mile to Cahoon Hollow Beach and 1.5 miles to Great Pond.
This Cottage is a perfect retreat for a romantic getaway, perfect for a young family/couple with 2 children, writer's getaway to focus on crafting that novel or retirees who seek quiet, peace and calm.
Rare opportunity to experience Wellfleet and enjoy all that this gem of a town offers - the ocean, the ponds, wonderful art galleries, awesome food, entertainment and incredible days filled with sun, surf and relaxation.
Wonderful centralized location - easy access to Wellfleet's best beaches and freshwater ponds. Located two miles from the Atlantic Ocean and one mile from Cape Cod Bay. Enjoy a short walk to Dyer Pond, a secluded kettle pond. Great Pond is 1.5 mile and Cahoon Hollow Beach is 1.9 miles, just a bike ride away. Just a short walk into town to Wellfleet Center via Pine Point Road over to Uncle Tim's Bridge. Central location gives great access to ocean, ponds, bay and bike paths.
Wellfleet is a small village on Cape Cod known for its many art galleries and beautiful beaches. The beaches and glacial freshwater ponds are part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. In addition, there is a natural harbor in Wellfleet where boats can be rented and sports fishing is available. The town has many fine restaurants and there are two summer actors theaters and a very active arts community. Another wonderful attraction is the Wellfleet Drive-In Theater which has been entertaining six generations of summer visitors.
The Nuts and Bolts:
Cleaning: The Cottage will be cleaned and inspected after your departure. Simple things like leaving the property tidy, running the dishwasher and taking out the trash are expected of our guests.
* 7 night rental minimum during peak season July & August
* Sorry due to insurance, No Pets allowed
* Minimum Age Limit for Renters
* Quiet hours after 10 PM
* As Customary in Wellfleet, please bring your own linens (bed sheets and towels) or contact 'The Furies' in Wellfleet, MA for Linen Rentals. We provide pillows, quilts, mattress pads, and blankets. Due to Covid we ask that you bring linens for one queen and 2 twin beds. (Must bring bed sheets, towels and your beach towels or can be rented in town.)
* Guests must be over the age of 25 and be an occupant of the unit during the entire reserved period.
* No parties or excessive noise.
* No smoking is allowed in or around any property.
Over 1,000 square feet of crystal clean space - Sleeps 4, Queen Bed and 2 Twins upstairs. Our Cottage has a full kitchen, bathroom and living room plus a beautiful bonus 3-season room with vaulted ceilings and a queen sofa pull out. This lovely room provides a great respite, enjoy the crosswinds and the view of the magical forest. The house has comfortable beds, fixtures, stocked kitchen and everything you need to relax and have fun.1.9 mile to Cahoon Hollow Beach and 1.5 miles to Great Pond.
This Cottage is a perfect retreat for a romantic getaway, perfect for a young family/couple with 2 children, writer's getaway to focus on crafting that novel or retirees who seek quiet, peace and calm.
Rare opportunity to experience Wellfleet and enjoy all that this gem of a town offers - the ocean, the ponds, wonderful art galleries, awesome food, entertainment and incredible days filled with sun, surf and relaxation.
Wonderful centralized location - easy access to Wellfleet's best beaches and freshwater ponds. Located two miles from the Atlantic Ocean and one mile from Cape Cod Bay. Enjoy a short walk to Dyer Pond, a secluded kettle pond. Great Pond is 1.5 mile and Cahoon Hollow Beach is 1.9 miles, just a bike ride away. Just a short walk into town to Wellfleet Center via Pine Point Road over to Uncle Tim's Bridge. Central location gives great access to ocean, ponds, bay and bike paths.
Wellfleet is a small village on Cape Cod known for its many art galleries and beautiful beaches. The beaches and glacial freshwater ponds are part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. In addition, there is a natural harbor in Wellfleet where boats can be rented and sports fishing is available. The town has many fine restaurants and there are two summer actors theaters and a very active arts community. Another wonderful attraction is the Wellfleet Drive-In Theater which has been entertaining six generations of summer visitors.
The Nuts and Bolts:
Cleaning: The Cottage will be cleaned and inspected after your departure. Simple things like leaving the property tidy, running the dishwasher and taking out the trash are expected of our guests.
* 7 night rental minimum during peak season July & August
* Sorry due to insurance, No Pets allowed
* Minimum Age Limit for Renters
* Quiet hours after 10 PM
* As Customary in Wellfleet, please bring your own linens (bed sheets and towels) or contact 'The Furies' in Wellfleet, MA for Linen Rentals. We provide pillows, quilts, mattress pads, and blankets. Due to Covid we ask that you bring linens for one queen and 2 twin beds. (Must bring bed sheets, towels and your beach towels or can be rented in town.)
* Guests must be over the age of 25 and be an occupant of the unit during the entire reserved period.
* No parties or excessive noise.
* No smoking is allowed in or around any property.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Wellfleet, MA
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Reviews
5.0
Was a great house close to the pond and the beach. The house owner was very kind and answered questions we had while we were there very quickly and respectfully. Overall an amazing place to stay to enjoy the summer on vacation.
4.0
Nicely appointed cottage in a great location.
A few things to consider :
- The bedrooms are on the top floor, and the bathroom is on the bottom floor.
- queen bed can be difficult to navigate for tall guests (>6’) given the slanted ceilings
- indoor shower was unusable, and when I informed the host, she appreciated the heads up and promised to rectify the situation immediately
- outdoor shower is decent
- the backyard space with a table/chairs isn’t a compelling place to spend time
- 3 season porch is lovely
- we didn’t need the mini-splits to cool the place. We opened the windows, which gave us a nice, fresh breeze
- host was interested and engaged with us.
- the cottage is right next to the host’s home. She greeted us when we arrived.
Overall, we had a nice stay.
5.0
We had a great time. The property is close to town and the bike trail, and an easy car ride to a variety of beaches.
5.0
Great Place, Great Stay
We had a wonderful time during our stay. The cottage was comfortable for my family of three. It was perfectly located with a feeling of seclusion but also close to all the restaurants/shops/beaches. I would highly recommend this location to a family looking for a quiet getaway while still be close to all the popular spots Wellfleet has to offer!
5.0
Delightful
This was our second year staying at the summer cottage. It is a charming post and beam with everything we need for a week with our two boys. The house is clean, cozy, and tucked away in a quiet wooded area with a few other homes. I especially love reading in the three season room. We love the location, close to the ponds, town, and convenient to get to all that Wellfleet has to offer. Mary Ellen is kind and helpful, checking in to make sure we arrived and that check in was smooth, and also letting us know about events in town or new restaurants we should check out. We can’t recommend the summer cottage enough and look forward to coming back!
5.0
Great stay!
Mary Ellen was very accommodating and readily available to address any questions we had. This place was extremely clean! I have allergies and nothing there bothered me at all. The location to downtown Wellfleet was perfect, distance to Newcomb beach was nice, bout 5 to 10 minutes. We saw many seals, kids thought that was pretty cool, and so did I. Places we enjoyed to eat were the BOL for breakfast, great smoothie type breakfast, little pricey but worth it. The Pearl restaurant was amazing! Also, people in the neighborhood actually knew Mary Ellen so it was kind of like being welcomed by a family who was well known in the community. Great stay, look forward to going back!
5.0
What a cute place!
We so enjoyed our vacay in this wonderful, well-appointed Cape cottage, it is newer and clean and has everything you need. Higher quality furnishings than one normally sees in a rental cotttage. I’ve often joked that rental cottages are where old, mismatched furniture goes to die, but not here! Lives larger than it’s compact square footage; it’s flexible floor plan met our needs very well. Other reviews are correct, the owner is indeed responsive and friendly. Would definitely rent this again.
5.0
Really nice place for family vacation
Convenient to a number of nice beaches. Great for family.
5.0
Fantastic location. Incredibly clean (absolutely spotless) and as cute and comfortable as can be.
We had a great time. Check in was a breeze. The place was as clean as can be and the pictures of the house were spot on (the place was as adorable and cozy as can be)
We would definitely stay again
5.0
Clean & cozy cottage in the perfect location
This little cottage was sparkling clean & wonderfully stocked, and made for a lovely getaway in Wellfleet. Our family of four fit nicely into the space. Mary Ellen was very responsive and helpful, and made sure we applied for our beach parking pass in time!
5.0
Delightful
Our stay was absolutely delightful. The cottage was clean, Mary Ellen was prompt to reply and very helpful with any questions that we had. The location was perfect-close to Great Pond which was just magnificent and perfect for our two boys, to town, and to the bayside and ocean beaches. The cottage is small but has everything we needed. We especially enjoyed reading and playing games in the three season room, and the coziness of the loft bedroom. We can’t wait to be back!
5.0
We absolutely love the post and beam cottage. The place is spotless and has everything you need.
We had such a wonderful stay. The cottage has a beautiful yard which is the perfect place to relax and listen to the birds. The owner is so nice and very welcoming. The location is perfect in getting to the beach or the restaurants on rte 6. We will definitely be back next year.
5.0
Cottage in the woods
Beautiful, comfortable, clean, close to the amazing beaches. Quiet area, good restaurants. P Town about 20 minutes from cottage. Shopping galore!! The house manager was gracious and helpful. We will definitely be back!! Thank you
5.0
This Cottage is a Gem
We really enjoyed our stay and had a great experience at this gem of a cottage. Clean, thoughtfully appointed and a quiet getaway tucked next to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Highly recommend!
5.0
Memorial Day
My husband and I had a wonderful stay. The place was spotless and had everything we needed. So peaceful and quiet it is hard not to relax here. We absolutely come back here again.
5.0
Great retreat
We loved this cottage. It was clean, quiet, and in a perfect location (close to the beaches and downtown Wellfleet restaurants). The owner (Mary Ellen) was also very helpful in answering our questions, etc. Miss the beaches already!
5.0
Perfect little cottage
My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at this lovely little cottage. So many qualities make it stand out: the charming decor, relaxing front porch, central location, and wonderfully attentive owner. We got home today and are already looking at our calendars for a return visit!
5.0
Private Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My girlfriend and I stayed here for a long weekend and we loved the privacy afforded by this wellfleet cottage. The cottage is just a short drive away from town and close to many national seashore beaches. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Absolutely the best place we have found on VRBO.
We have stayed at many VRBO properties in Florida and the Cape.
This was perfect for me and my husband..loved the close drive to the beaches and everything we cared about was so close. Cottage was just great. Clean, comfortable and well appointed. Can't say enough about the place. Already booked for fall of 2018!
5.0
Charming wellfleet cottage
We loved the cottage. It was spotless!!! The house is so cozy and accommodating. They even had beach chairs for us to use. Private enough to feel like you've escaped, but close enough to everything. Enjoy.
5.0
New Wellfleet Cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
EXCEPT FOR THE ENTRY - THE RESPONSE TOOK ABOUT A MINUTE TO OPEN THE DOOR THIS CHARMING COTTAGE WAS PERFECT
5.0
Perfect home with everything you will ever need!
This house is so cute and has everything you could possibly need. It's central to everything in Wellfleet - downtown, the beach, the beachcomber :), and the pond. I can't wait to come back next year. The owner is super sweet, responsive and very helpful. Thank you!
5.0
Perfect cottage for 4!
First time trying a rental and loved the experience. Will definitely do it again. The property is brand new, has all the amenities needed for a getaway. Very comfortable and in a great location.
5.0
Adorable cottage - great location!
This was our second stay at the cottage and we loved it. The space is perfect for a small family and is centrally located to everything. Well maintained - clean, comfortable house. Easy walk to PJs (think lobster roll) and bike ride to pond or beach. Great communication with owner.
5.0
Welcome to Heaven
Back for our third stay at the Post and Beam Cottage and again, we felt welcomed back by Mary Ellen with open arms (literally) and a bottle of wine in the fridge for us! We LOVE it here and will stay for a week every June and look forward to coming back. It is a piece of heaven on earth. There is just something about Wellfleet and this magical cottage. If I could clone it, I would! :) But since I can't do that, I just take comfort in knowing for a week in June I will be back to the best place on earth. Can't wait to come back!!
5.0
Charming Summer Cottage ~
My family has stayed at this charming summer cottage in Wellfleet for the past two years. We so enjoy the post and beam cottage, close proximity to the beautiful beaches and ponds. And, of course Wellfleet, which is full of artisans, great food and the opportunity to sail from the pier. One of my favourite things, is the beach lifestyle; it's a welcome retreat from our hectic city lifestyle. Enjoy ~
5.0
Absolutely charming, peaceful and a great location
I loved every minute at the Cape Cod Summer House and Cottage. I was actually in the Cottage with my daughter's family while the rest of my family was next door in the big house. We had all our meals together. Great place for a large family time. It really is well located near the beaches, ponds, and walking distance to the town of Wellfleet. We were able to experience life on the Cape just like a local. From clamming on the beaches in the early morning dawn, lobster fest in the evening at Coon Hollow beach, swimming in the ponds: it was all so lovely.
My favorite was walking to the harbor via a very scenic trail across the "Uncle Tim's" bridge. One of the days I saw a very large turtle, while another day the thousands of sand crabs migrating to drier land as the tide came in. Nature and gardens along the way were all part of this charming walk. Being from California, we don't experience the coast this way. Its so much more congested on California beaches. ( And I live near the beach in CA). Here it was peaceful, restful, GREEN and full of time to explore and visit with family and friends. The cottage front deck was my favorite spot to sip a glass of wine and soak in all the beauty around me.
5.0
Our Wellfleet Home Away from Home
We came back for another week visit to Wellfleet and truly feel this is our Home Away from Home. There is just something about being in a really nice and cozy cottage for the week and knowing you are in a great area of town. I wish I could live here year round, I love it that much! I really do think this is the perfect place to stay as a couple. The outdoor shower, the exposed beam and wood, the cuisinart pots and pans (which I ended up purchasing online after using them at the cottage) the awesome dishwasher is a luxury I don't have in my life but I do on vacation and I love it. I love it all! We feel like we found our forever vacation home! See you next year! :)
4.0
So convenient and comfortable!
This cute cottage is tucked in the woods in a very quiet spot and yet convenient to Route 6 and all the ocean beaches and ponds. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and there is a lovely outdoor shower. I enjoyed eating breakfast in the sun room with the windows open so I could feel the breeze. The owner very conveniently supplied 4 beach chairs, the new kind with straps so that they can be carried on one's back. The beds were very comfortable which is always a plus.
5.0
THE GEM
Words cannot describe how absolutely perfect your summer cottage is!...you did a superb job!...you have left no stone unturned in here! We fell in love with it the minute we walked in!! It is impeccably clean, comfortable and cozy. It has all the conveniences of home and then some! It is close to all that the wonderful town of Wellfleet has to offer. The owner is an absolute pleasure to deal with, and she is very concerned about making your vacation the best it can be!! We are coming back next year and can't wait! I highly recommend this gem to all!
Camille and John
Mamaroneck, NY
Thank you for making our week at the Cape soooo comfortable!!!
5.0
Simply, our favorite place to stay on the Cape.
Simply, our favorite place to stay on the Cape. Perfect for us! I look forward to being a regular here each summer! My fiance was looking for a place to rent for a week on the Cape in the summer. We fell in love with Wellfleet while taking a day trip there last year. He found this wonderful place in the dead of winter while looking online. We booked in February and finally our week came in June. This is place is perfect. It is small, but big! It is very clean and simple. It has everything you'd want. I can't say enough good things about our favorite place!!! I wish it was mine to keep, but it's nice to know that I have a place to go every single year now.
5.0
Great stay in Wellfleet
Great stay at a nice house, between the beaches/Ponds and the town of Wellfleet. The rental process was very smooth with the owner and all delivered as promised. The house is new and contains a small kitchen as well as a nice 3 season porch. The layout both downstairs and upstairs are single rooms with an open floor plan. It is best to have a vehicle if staying at this house as it is a mile to the town of Wellflleet and a few miles to the ponds/beach. Great vacation spot for our family of three.
5.0
Can't go wrong with this cottage rental.
Very clean and comfortable cottage in a very quiet neighborhood. The interior is adorable. Very nice location as it is only 30 minutes from Provincetown and only a minute up the road to a beautiful ocean beach or,if you prefer, a fresh water pond for swimming. Fantastic restaurants in the area. We enjoyed everything about our stay except we would have liked to have had the bathroom upstairs in the bedroom to prevent going down the stairs at night. But to most guests this will not be a problem . Great set up for a couple or a couple with two children.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wellfleet?
The average price for a rental in Wellfleet is R 7,565 per night. This rental is R 1,195 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow 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 The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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