Charming Antique in Wellfleet Center-- walk to shops, beach!

Lovely old house and location; house showing signs of wear.

This place is where a beach house meets a charming European village. Just a three-minute walk to ice cream, oysters, and Hatch’s Fish Market. It feels private, yet Wellfleet’s abundance is just steps away. The house is full of thoughtful and unique touches—custom textile drapes, wide plank floors, visits from goldfinches and bunnies, plenty of comfortable seating and beds, inviting outdoor space, and an herb and flower garden that’s on point. The kitchen is well-stocked (with sharp knives!), and there are several quiet nooks perfect for reading or relaxing. We settled in immediately—plenty of room for our group of four adults and two kids. The owner clearly cares for this beloved home and takes great care of guests. Enjoy!

We recently celebrated my mom’s 60th birthday and our long-awaited family reunion on Cape Cod, and I can honestly say it was one of the most meaningful weekends we’ve ever had. The setting was perfect—peaceful beaches, crisp ocean air, and a cozy rental that felt like home the moment we stepped in.

Vacation destroyed. The moment we walked in the house it was dank and smelled of mold and mildew. After an hour I realized the place was full of cat dander. The mold was more than visible around the kitchen sink. The wall behind the stove was full of oil and food stains. The cracked and filthy recycling bin - full of wet slime. Most windows had no screens if you wanted fresh air and a number of windows had cracked glass. The one or two windows that did have screens were torn and covered with tape. Before we even arrived we were notified that the downstairs toilet was out of commission for the weekend and a worker would have to come back Monday to replace a part. The upstairs shower had a liner that was completely molded to the point you would not want to be anywhere near it. Additionally, the house was extremely dark and the tiny old lamps in each room were so useless you would have to wear a head lamp to read. WE LEFT THE EVENING WE ARRIVED. The cherry on top was when we notified the landlord and asked for a PARTIAL refund she was extremely defensive and rude about everything then said if I was so deadly allergic to cats I should have notified her before renting and that I should take a Benadryl. It was a shock to say the least. For the record I am NOT deadly allergic (mildly at best). Basically this house is a run down mess that should not be rented. “Charming antique” is one thing, dark, damp moldy and in disrepair is quite another.

Fantastic location, spacious, and comfortable property. The kitchen was the most well-stocked rental property I've seen, and much appreciated since we cooked most nights. The host was very comminacative and responsive. Recommend and would definitely stay again.

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!

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!!

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!

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!

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.