wellfleet, Massachusetts
Saltbox cottage is located in a wooded area overlooking Drummer Cove, an ocean inlet. It is a one bedroom cottage with a living room kitchen area, a bath and an enclosed dining porch. It has a sunny deck with a grill and chairs. The cottage is part of a small community set back from the road. It is a very quiet area. It is a short drive to several local beaches. Note: bathroom has been updated 2022; new roof in 2023, new floor in 2024. Should clear up all issues in the comments.
Check in was easy. A bit of a trouble finding the turn off. Coming North on Rt 6, directly on the opposite side of the Shell Station is the paved road that is very short. Half way down is the white picked fence and a sign for Drummer Condo's. The cottage was clean and had room to move around. The deck was comfy as well. Kitchen was workable. Nice place to stay over all. And just a hop, skip and Jump to PB Boulangerie Bistro for morning nibblies!
Only complaint is that there was only one heating unit that we could find. But not really necessary. One day of heavy rain, and it was dripping through roof. We put a pot underneath to catch the water.
We love visiting Wellfleet and this cute cottage provided just what we wanted for this two-week trip -- comfort, convenience, and quiet. Views of Drummer Cove, conservation trails out back, close to CCRT, easy drive to beaches and kettle ponds, short trip to Wellfleet and other outer cape towns, wild turkeys wandering around. Kitchen had the basics and the grill worked well. Neighbors were close but friendly and quiet. Internet connection was sufficient for two adults who (alas) had sporadic work/meetings to attend to. If you appreciate the natural beauty and bountiful outdoor activities of Wellfleet and don’t need anything “extra”, this cottage on Drummer Cove is a great option.
The cottage is very basic. It was very clean when we arrived. The bathroom is updated, kitchen is very small but functional. We managed to cook our meals. The cottage could use an update to its furniture but it was not a major issue for us as we spent a lot of time out. Bed was comfortable. AC was good to have as we were there on a very hot week. One thing that we had difficulty with is the bug screens. We tried to leave windows open on cooler days and nights but bugs managed to get in as some window screens on older windows do not fit well and there are gaps. We managed by using AC and closing windows. Overall none of this was a major issue and we enjoyed both the location and our stay. We are grateful to the host for sharing her home with us. The location is perfect for exploring the island and enjoying it.
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Loved our stay in this nice clean salt box cottage. Perfect for 2-3 people. Good location to Provincetown, light houses, amazing beaches and other towns on the Cape. Lots of good restaurants, beach stores and a drive-in movie theatre that also holds a flea market on Sat/Sun. Easy to find side road across from the Shell station. Look forward to a return rental. J&K
We had an awesome time in Wellfleet! The property is a very small camp style cottage, not much for amenities, no microwave or washer or dryer, but you have to expect that for this kind of place. My husband and I were comfortable staying here and the mattress was plenty comfortable. We did very little cooking, mostly used the grill or ate out or brought back steamers, fish and lobster from in town. The neighborhood is quiet and what neighbors we saw were super friendly and helpful, as were all the locals. We loved shopping in town and kayaking, taking in the beauty of the harbor, salt marshes and more. Best day was sailing on the harbor to Jeremy Point with Capt Curly. Overall a wonderful time away!
Second time staying here. It's great for two people
Cottage is very small. That said, a little attention to adding shelves and hooks would help a lot. We left our luggage on the sofa to use as a closet. Also, tv is in the bedroom?
The quintessential old time Cape Code cottage. Excellent location in South Wellfleet that is close to everything.
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