Remodeled Historical Cape House. Close to Town, Bayside, and Ocean

Wellfleet, Massachusetts
$496 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

This our first year renting out our family home and we know you will love it as much as we do!
This Historical Cape house has been updated and renovated with Central HVAC and a brand new kitchen w/ appliances. Out-door shower, two decks, Grill and Gas fire pit. Walking distance to Town Center, Cycling distance to the Ocean and Bay-side.
To Town=2 min drive/3 min bike/11 min walk
To Bay-side /Pier=4 min drive/8 min bike/25 min walk
To Ocean=6 min drive/15 min bike/52 min walk

As with so many Wellfleet houses, this residence is no longer in its original location. Formerly on Briar Lane, it now perches discreetly above Route 6, where it was moved in 1949 when the highway was being created. It is a full Cape with Federal details, built in 1842 by Captain Isaiah Atkins Freeman (1809-1889), a Wellfleet mariner. The Matthews Family have owned the home since 1983. Enter through the side door, away from Route 6. Straight in front of you is the stairway to the attic. Take a peek at the steep attic stairs, and note on the right the original solid wall structure of cement and horsehair. The kitchen addition was originally an unfinished area used for canning. A pantry blocking the original sink was removed. The Kitchen was newly renovated in 2022 although the 1920s enamel breakfast table remains. Proceed through to the dining room, the oldest part of the house, with beautiful wide-beam floors. On the wall is a painting of the house commissioned of renowned local artist Vincent Amicosante. A medical cabinet makes a great liquor storage area, and a Hoosier cabinet displays and stores china. The original kitchen was probably part of this room. On the table will be a photo album with pictures of the home at earlier times. Two rooms off the dining room would originally have been the birthing room and a pantry. The northern room, probably the birthing room, was converted to a bathroom. The southern room, now used as a children's room, probably had stairs descending to the root cellar of the original house. (The present house sits over a full basement.) Note the painting by local artist Jackson Taylor Vanhouten Kitson. Proceed through to the living room, the original parlor. Observe the fancier wood trim, the original plaster ceiling, and built-in bookcases flanking the fireplace. This is the only functioning fireplace in the present home. Along the south wall are photos of local scenes. A wooden ship’s trunk contains games (take a peek and try to find the hidden drawers!). Lanterns decorating the mantelpiece are from a pier in New York City, and the ship’s model was purchased from a prison store. On the top shelf of the hutch is pottery by Peg Andre, whose shop is the old customs house on Commercial Street. Take the staircase by the front door to view the upstairs bedrooms, probably the domain of the children. The north bedroom was originally two rooms, and the ceiling was raised when it was redone. In this room there is an antique bread chest. Notice the size of the exposed beams in the added bathroom, which would have been the end of the original house, but now there is a door leading into the unfinished attic of the kitchen addition (peek if you like). Back down the stairs and to your right is the master bedroom. Over the former fireplace hangs a painting of Wellfleet village by children’s book author and illustrator Pat Sustendal. Kathy Matthews painted the ship on the bureau. As you leave through the front door, notice the antique glass panels surrounding the doorway, and enjoy the gardens and the granite fountain.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bidet Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Alexandra L.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We adored our 8-week stay at this home. We are already very familiar with the area and found this a perfect spot from which to enjoy everything Wellfleet has to offer, and particularly loved being so close to town. The house is comfortable, clean, and very charming. It feels like an actual family home instead of a rental. The kitchen is fabulous - updated and has everything you need. The outdoor spaces were beautiful. We were worried about Rte. 6 noise and it really didn't bother us at all. The host was very helpful and communicative. Would absolutely stay again!

  • Mary R.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Cute place, first floor nice sized rooms, has queen bedroom and 1 twin bedroom. The stairs to upstairs 2 nice bedrooms (2 twins each) really steep. Well equipped kitchen.

  • Lori B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    My family loved our stay in this historical home in Wellfleet! We felt it was centrally located so that we could visit the other towns on Cape Cod and all the different beaches there are to see. Would highly recommend this home!

  • Ray G.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2023

    Stayed Sep 22, 2023

    Beautiful home. Great location and great hosts!!

  • Nick T.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2023

    Stayed Sep 8, 2023

    John was instantly responsive and very accommodating. His family's home is very nice and holds a ton of history dating back to the 1800s. The location is awesome and a quick drive to Race Point in P-town. Even closer to the Nat'l Seashore beaches in Wellfleet. We would definitely stay here again, John was a great host.

  • KRISTIN J.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2023

    Stayed Aug 21, 2023

    We had the pleasure of staying here in August 2023, and we loved every moment in this house that has clearly been a cherished home for decades. It has a gorgeous kitchen that's been newly renovated with a state-of-the-art cooking range, & it's equipped with everything you'll need for your visit. The bedrooms were extremely comfortable, & my kids particularly loved the 2nd floor, which has a shared bathroom between the 2 symmetrical bedrooms. The front & rear patio areas have everything you need to rest and recline in nature: comfortable rocking chairs, a bar, a hammock, 2 outdoor dining tables, a grill, etc, all situated in a magical garden. The owner helped us get a Wellfleet beach sticker, which gave us access to some of the best beaches I've ever seen. The host went above and beyond, accommodating special requests (which was so appreciated). Thank you for your hospitality, John! If this place is available when you're heading to Wellfleet – BOOK IT!

  • Leo I.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    John's house is exactly as the pictures and description tells: is has a mesmerizing and true Cape Cod vibe to it, filled with local and family memorabilia over decades. It is very well equipped, the kitchen is absolutely the best we've seen in a vacation rental. The outdoor shower is a great feature after a day on the beach. The master bedroom has a great mattress (queen not king as advertised). We all slept long undisturbed nights and truly enjoyed our stay. The host is very responsive and a pleasure to do business with. Of note, the house is located next to US-6. Hence, one hears some of the road noise when enjoying time outside as well as a car is in practice needed whenever stepping out. Overall, we had a great experience and are happy to come back again!

  • Suzanne A.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2023

    Stayed Jul 29, 2023

    We spent a wonderful week in this beautiful house. Plenty of room for my 2 teenagers, my husband and me. We felt as if we were visiting family. The house is full of antiques and well furnished as well. Beds were confortable and there was air conditionning for the entire house. Rooms upstairs are a travel through time. The kitchen is all new and everything was there to cook. The owner is very generous and let us use stuff from the house like beach chairs. We appreciated the outdoor shower and the nice garden all around the house . We were well situated; with a lot of stunning beaches at less than 20 minutes drive. Communication with the owner was easy and fast. We would come back anytime.

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