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Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.

Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.

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View from the master bedroom balcony.
Great room for relaxing and entertaining
Classic mid-century tulip table- because you  can't have too many places to eat.
Soaring ceilings and skylights in the sun-filled living room.
Screened in dining area- table opens to seat 12.

Overview of Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Wellfleet, MA
  • Popular LocationCape Cod National Seashore19 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Cod Beaches4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMayo Beach4 min drive
  • AirportHyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5/Library

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.

Enjoy your next Wellfleet vacation in a luxurious modernist home, perched up Newcomb Hill, near town and beaches. Designed by Alan Dodge, it is open, filled with windows and light, masterfully geometric, and blends beautifully into the surrounding woods. You enter to a great room decorated with a midcentury, non-fussy sensibility. The kitchen is open, fully equipped, and lends itself perfectly to group cooking and cocktails. Eat your meals in the spectacular screened-in dining room. Outside there are wrap-around decks, a Weber gas grill, and two flagstone patios with flower gardens and a running koi pond. And best of all, the outdoor shower is set away from the house and gives you a sense of communing with nature while still affording privacy. There is a comfortable den with a flat screen tv, apple streaming box, and blue ray player. The house is stocked with books, games, puzzles and movies as well as WIFI, washer-dryer, beach chairs, and a top-of-the-line sound system. A two person kayak is available for your use. The house is fully air conditioned.

The house has five bedrooms, each with access to outdoor space. Three have queen size beds and one can be configured as two twins or one king bed. A library off the great room can be transformed into a fifth bedroom, with a very comfortable deluxe queen size inflatable mattress or two portable cots. The unique design of the house allows for privacy in each bedroom.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a 7 night minimum stay and check in/out is on Saturdays only.

Property manager

Gwen and Steven Alter

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number C0124503180

About the area

Wellfleet

Located in Wellfleet, this vacation home is by the sea. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Atlantic Spice Company and Arnold's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Wellfleet, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 19 min walk
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 4 min drive
  • Mayo Beach - 4 min drive
  • Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater - 7 min drive
  • Indian Neck Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 6 min drive
  • Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - 5 min drive
  • The Beachcomber - 9 min drive
  • Mac's Shack Wellfleet - 5 min drive
  • Bookstore & Restaurant - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Tasteful & Peaceful
Open, airy, beautiful vacation house, tastefully decorated, with several nice features that put it over the top: really well-stocked and organized kitchen; a screened-in dining area that gives you the feeling of eating outdoors; cozy decks off the primary bedrooms (in addition to ample patio and deck space on 2 levels); modern A/C units; comfortable beds and furniture. Unlike many houses for rent, this one is extremely well maintained -- usually there's a broken screen that lets the bugs in, or some plumbing issue. NOT here! Clearly the owners are on top of everything. And both of them couldn't be easier, more pleasant or responsive! We will surely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family friendly vacation
This property has lots of room for people to gather and visit. The backyard deck and patio are fabulous. The owners were so kind and generous. They freely allow use of their home and its contents. We used a lot of their suggestions and loved all that Wellfleet and their home had to offer. We had a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
For the second year in a row, this has been a wonderful house for 3 generations of our family. There are common spaces to gather, indoors and outdoors, and also private spaces for individuals and families .
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Woodsy Wellfleet home
Three generations of my family gathered at this home for a late June week. The house was spacious and comfortable, with wraparound decks that provide little sitting nooks outside each bedrooms and one big outdoor eating patio. There were 3 comfortable adult bedrooms, and kids all did well on the pullout couch or cots. Kitchen is well-stocked and easy to work in. And the outdoor shower is such a treat! Location felt private with space for kids to explore, but it was so easy to pop into town when we wanted to. The hosts were warm and responsive from the first interaction. We couldn't have found a better spot to relax with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wellfleet gem
Steve and Gwen’s house gave us the space and comfort to have a memorable week together with our adult children and our grandchildren. The house, the gardens, the outdoor shower, the screen porch/dining room were all perfect. And Steve and Gwen were very helpful both before arrival and during our stay. We continue to savor our memories of a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gwen and Steven Alter

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We live in New York City and have enjoyed summers in Wellfleet with family and friends for over 25 years. It has truly become a second home for us.

Why they chose this property

We too were renters in Wellfleet for over 20 summers so we know what you want and need to make your vacation carefree. One of our favorite Wellfleet activities was house shopping, knowing that one day we would take the plunge when we found the perfect spot. This house had just what we wanted: a beautiful private setting, spacious areas indoors and out, non-traditional design, and close to all that Wellfleet has to offer without having to drive on Route 6 (an August blessing!)

What makes this property unique

We loved the modernist design: Each room is light and airy, and has a unique geometric configuration. The house is on several levels so that each room is very private. We love hosting our friends and family and this house lends itself perfectly to group gatherings. This house is great for multi-generational vacations.
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