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Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.

Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.

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Main is about 40 Steps to the Beach!
Facing East 
on our 'Sea Shells' beach
Drive, kayak, walk, or swim to this secluded Cape Cod National Seashore Beach.
Out back - ping-pong, beach toys, rocking chairs..it's vacation time!
Our beach facing East.

Overview of Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
wellfleet, MA
  • Popular LocationMayo Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Cod National Seashore4 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndian Neck Beach10 min drive
  • AirportHyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st floor front

1 Double Bed

1st floor rear. Bunk beds

2 Single Bunk Beds

1st front

1 King Bed

2nd floor rear

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor rear walk-thru

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.

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. Walk past secluded beaches, the Cape Cod National Seashore, and "the Gut." Experience peace and harmony.

Less than 1 minute drive to Wellfleet's seaside Golf course - Chequessett Neck Country Club.

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 and work retreats.

SLEEPING. 5 bedrooms + 1 family room with futon convertibles and a door for privacy for use as a 6th sleeping room provides flexible sleeping arrangements. Two full bathrooms.

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

The 2nd floor Living Room has a 44 inch HD TV with Blue Ray DVD player, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, more books and games and views of the water.

The Dining room table seats 8, can squeeze 12.
Additional 4 people can sit 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 waves, no riptides. Drive, walk, swim, or kayak to Great Island - a protected ecological treasure - part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Recent Updates for 2021 include :

Enlarged 2nd floor shower.
New Living room sofas.
New King bed.
Air Conditioning with separate thermostats for each room.

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.

Guests are encouraged to consider buying "cancel for any reason” (CFAR) travel insurance for their vacation. Allianz, Travel Guard (AIG), and InsureMyTrip are companies that, when last I checked, offer this. Main is the summer vacation home for my extended family and maybe for you and your loved ones. Rest assured that the Main House changeover cleaning crew will clean with a special emphasis on virus disinfection. We use a whole house biocide fogger machine. There is a new air conditioning system with individually controlled thermostats in each room. Please feel free to contact to me if you have a specific concern, question, comment or suggestion :-)













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Property manager

Howie Feinstein

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must be over 27 years old or accompanied by a parent.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property registration number C0126923180

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wellfleet

Located in Wellfleet, this holiday home is on the beach. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Atlantic Spice Company and Arnold's Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
wellfleet, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Mayo Beach - 2 min walk
  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 4 min drive
  • Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater - 5 min drive
  • Indian Neck Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 4 min drive
  • Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - 3 min drive
  • The Beachcomber - 8 min drive
  • Hole In One Bakery & Coffee Shop - 15 min drive
  • Mac's Shack Wellfleet - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wellfleet holiday home is steps away from Cape Cod Beaches, Mayo Beach and Powers Landing Beach. Wellfleet Public Library and Wellfleet Preservation Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura K., Delanco, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation
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
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week of great memories in a perfect location!
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry T., Stowe, VT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F., Springfield, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Howie Feinstein

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This property is the family vacation home for our extended family , and the regular vacation home for a few returning guests. Some of us have been coming to Wellfleet for over 50 years! Often there are 3 generations vacationing at Main - I love that! My wife and I have been coming to Wellfleet since the 1980's. Recently, 4 dear friends and 2 family members have bought property here, so nice for us. I'm a real estate broker. My company is Franklin Real Estate in Lexington MA. If you want to talk about Buying vacation rental property or investment property - get my 2 cents worth of advice - feel free to give me a ring. Requests for advice on restaurants, hikes, swimming, or other activities are welcome.

Why they chose this property

Adjacent to Cape Cod National Seashore. The beauty. The quiet. The salty air. The sand between your toes. The swimming at high tide. Walking around at low tide. It's different every day. The soothing sound of the waves. Moonlight over the water at night.

What makes this property unique

Explore Cape Cod National Seashore by foot or by kayak. Sand dunes, salt marshes, and secluded beaches. Especially peaceful in the off-season.
Water is warm enough to swim in. This is living!
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