The Beach Castle

Wellfleet, Massachusetts
$1030 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

A one of a kind beach house overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic ocean views with a private sandy beach just steps away. The Beach Castle is a classic beach house, providing guests with a true beach stay experience we would describe as “rustic elegance.”

The historic house is a Wellfleet landmark that was originally built and owned by Captain Lorenzo Baker, founder of the United Fruit Company, and known as the “Banana King.” It has been inour family since 1947.

The front porch provides stunning views in three directions. A quiet place to relax in the shade and enjoy the ocean breeze, while remaining connected to those on the beach and in the front yard. The perfect spot for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails or dinner, or to enjoy one of Wellfleet’s beautiful sunsets, the porch will quickly become your favorite spots on the property.

The house boasts six bedrooms. The only bedroom on the ground floor has a full bed and private deck, and provides a space for guests who do not wish to climb the stairs. The second floor has two master bedrooms: the main room overlooking the harbor, with a king bed and two twins, and another above the kitchen overlooking the front yard, with a queen bed and one twin. A third room at the top of the stairs has a twin bed and a pull-out trundle bed, and is a perfect room for small children. The final room on the second floor is the “lower tower.” It has a full bed, and an open stairway leading to the final room on the third floor, the “tower,” a circular room with two twin beds that has 24 windows, giving the guest a 360 view of the harbor and dunes surrounding the property. It is a most unforgettable place to sleep and wake up. The house has two full bathrooms, both with stand up showers, one downstairs adjacent to the kitchen and bedroom, and one on the second floor.

Because of the building laws that have been enacted since the house was built, it is the closest house to the beach on Chequessett Bluff, and along with the 200 feet of private beach in front, gives the feeling of having the bluff and the harbor all to yourself.

Chequessett Yacht and Country Club, with a full nine hole golf course, tennis and sailing, is a short walk down the beach in one direction, the town pier and town center, with restaurants and shops, a short walk or drive in the other direction. Great Island National Seashore, with its beaches and walking trails, is a short paddle across the bay, or short drive by car. Ten minute drive to Cahoon Hollow ocean beach, home of the famous Beachcomber seaside bar and music venue. Opportunities for shellfishing, fishing charters, boat rentals and more are also available in Wellfleet. Beach chairs and umbrella, rowboat and kayak available to guests at the house.

The house is a three season structure and is not winterized. The downstairs rooms, including the living, are equipped with heat, providing plenty of warmth during the early Spring and late Fall months. The upstairs bedrooms have plenty of extra blankets if the nights become a bit chilly during these times, although the weather on the Cape is usually very mild during our rental season from May to October.

**LINENS NOT PROVIDED** - BEACH TOWELS ONLY. GUESTS MAY EITHER BRING SHEETS AND BATH TOWELS WITH THEM OR RENT THEM FROM THE FURIES IN WELLFLEET**

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    6 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (279 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

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Review Review

  • Tony D.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Wonderful stay and already planning our next visit! Such a beautiful and unique location, very private yet walking distance to several restaurants. Our kids loved shell hunting and everyone loved the serene setting. House allowed plenty of room to spread out and has also maintained its New England beach house character.

  • Sarah M.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Beautiful historic house in extraordinary location. The unique details and artful spaces were a delight. The porch offered a particularly special place for our group to meet and connect. That said, there were a few challenges including issues with the lighting and insufficient supplies of paper towels/toilet paper. Still overall, it was a beautiful stay and I'd recommend! Appreciate the time the owner took to respond to questions.

  • Chiara M.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    The house itself was beautiful and in an unbeatable location—right on the beach. That part was perfect.But for a group of 14, it was shocking to arrive and find the house stocked with just one roll of toilet paper and one roll of paper towels. No advance notice, no basic supplies. For a property advertised as being ideal for large groups, this is completely unacceptable.We had to waste time and money buying essentials that any reasonable host would provide. If you’re charging for a vacation rental, the bare minimum is making sure guests can use the bathroom without having to bring their own stockpile of supplies.To make matters worse, you’re expected to bring your own sheets and towels, and if you use any of the limited ones on-site, you’re required to wash and dry them before leaving at 10AM!! It honestly felt like we were being taken advantage of.Bottom line: Don’t assume anything is included. Be prepared to bring everything yourself and expect the bare minimum. Beautiful home, but seriously lacking in basic hospitality.

  • julie c.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    amazing

  • Susan G.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    The house was a perfect fit for our group. It was the best vacation we ever we ever had as a group!

  • Ellen R.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    A family gathering with all our favorite people in the world. Brothers, sisters, spouses, nieces, nephews, daughter in law and grandchild. Pure joy in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The house was perfect and are already looking towards another trip next year. Thank you for the memories.

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We loved the house, the setting, every aspect!

  • Ann T.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Great location, great accommodations Easy check in and check out Perfect place to create beautiful family memories Our family of 13 each had our own space and there was common space we all fit into too Highly recommend

  • Pauline D.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    The beach castle is absolutely wonderful. It is a historic property, very well maintained, with breathtaking water views. We were 3 families with children ages 2 - 11 and we had a wonderful time. What else do you need when the beach is a few steps down your front door? Nothing! We highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to make once in a lifetime memories.

  • Bob G.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    My family enjoyed our vacation at the Beach Castle. For years our kids called it the witches house and it was great to finally stay there! The location could not be better, the walk to the beach amazing and the front porch is the highlight. Beautiful breezes and a fantastic 180 view of the beach, great island, the pier area and Indian head. The amenities were perfect, and the number of bedrooms meant plenty of room to spread out. We all enjoyed it and hope we can do it again.

  • Barbara G.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    It exceeded our expectations! It was perfect for our family reunion. LOVED the open air porch. Kitchen was very well equipped which our cooks enjoyed. I hope we are able to return soon! Thank you so much!

  • Mary T.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    Great place to stay. The host always messaged me back with answers to my questions. The beach was wonderful but the best was the porch where I spent most of my time. My family loved the short drive to restaurants. We would love to stay again. I can’t say enough great things about the beach castle. Thank you for a wonderful vacation

  • Victoria N.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 27, 2024

    We adore the beach castle and have had a fantastic time every visit. The house is authentic old Cape Cod, in a nonesuch location, and totally beautiful.

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