Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks. SUP boards.

Top rated by guests
Main is about 40 Steps to the Beach!
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Out back - ping-pong, beach toys, rocking chairs..it's vacation time!
Outdoor dining
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9.8Outstanding
(47 Ratings)
"The Seashells is fantastic for all ages. The house was great and well equipped. Easy back and forth from the beach and the beach is so peaceful. Highly recommend water shoes due to the shells. We love..."
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(47 Ratings)

House in Wellfleet, MA

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Walk to a beautiful, sandy beach in about 35 seconds.
No roads to cross. Excellent swimming.

The Main House at the Sea Shells' cottages in Wellfleet is a full-sized home, roomy for large families or groups.
Our quiet and beautiful beach - the Sea Shells' Cottages beach - is adjacent to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Our beach is about 300 feet wide and is shared with about 10 other owners.
Great beach for swimming, kayaking, sailing, exploring, reading, writing, collecting sea shells and relaxing.
Gentle waves, no riptides to worry about. Tidal - naturally clean - wonderful for small children.
AHHH the SEA!

5 ocean Kayaks/SUP boards are included in the rental.
NEW for 2026:
Outdoor shower.
Mini-Split system for Air Conditioning.
Individual room temperature controls.

Enjoy full water views from our south-facing, 2,000 square foot, Cape Cod-style, two-level no basement home. Lots of windows, sliders, and decks. Our kitchen has ample counter space, full sized appliances and a water view.

LOCATION. The Sea Shells' cottages. Wellfleet, Cape Cod. (The Outer Cape)
The Sea Shells is a cluster of 'Olde Cape Cod' style cottages in a private beachfront location. 1 mile to the historic village of Wellfleet - restaurants, shops, fresh local seafood, organic produce, and art galleries.

From the beach at Main go LEFT and walk down the beach to Wellfleet Pier. At the Pier - go on a fishing excursion, rent a sailboat, order cooked lobsters for dinner at Mac' Seafood, get burgers, fried clams, ice cream at the walk up window and sit at picnic tables along Mayo beach. Dine at the Bookstore restaurant. In the evening, go to a show at Wellfleet Harbor Actor's Theater (W.H.A.T.) Wednesday night there's square dancing at the Pier.

Walk to a tot park playground with tennis courts, basketball, a frisbee field, swings, a toddler playground, and a skate board park.

From the beach at the Main House, go RIGHT. Experience peace and harmony as you walk along secluded beaches, and Cape Cod National Seashore,
to the mouth of the Herring River.
Less than 1 minute drive to Wellfleet's seaside Golf course.

SIZE. The Main House is NOT a cottage with small, adjacent bedrooms, thin walls, and pioneer quality beds. Our family vacation home is spacious for 1 family, can comfortably accommodate an extended family, 2 families, or groups of friends with privacy. Excellent for family reunions.
SLEEPING. 5 *bedrooms + 1 family room with futon convertibles and a door for privacy provides flexible sleeping arrangements. Two full bathrooms.

LIVING AREAS. The 1st floor Family Room has a TV, DVD, refrigerator, 3 sofas, a games table, books, games, puzzles and laundry.

The 2nd floor Living Room has a smart TV with DVD player, stream Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple...more. Books and games and views of the water.

The Dining room table seats 8, can squeeze 12.
Seat 4 people at the kitchen island.
All with water views.

Relax and dine on the front mahogany deck with a view of the sea and the sound of the waves.
Play Ping Pong in the sandy area in back. There's a table, chairs, a rocking chair, beach items and toys. Wonderful place for kids.

CHILDREN. Wellfleet - the BEST place for young children on Cape Cod. Our beach is calm and the water is warm. No riptides to worry about. Kids love collecting shells and exploring the sea bottom at low tide. With 5 potential bedrooms and a separate family room, Main offers flexible sleeping arrangements.

OUR BEACH. Our bay beach has gentle, cleansing waves. Drive, walk, swim, or kayak to Great Island - a protected ecological treasure - part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Air Conditioning with individual room temperature control.

5 Ocean Kayaks are included consisting of -

1 two-person sit on top ocean kayak,
1 one-person sit on top ocean kayak,
2 one-person hybrid kayak/SUP boards, and 1 SUP board.
Explore the National Seashore!
SIT-ON-TOPS - easy for ALL AGES - including YOU grandma!
In calm water 7 people total can paddle to Great Island in about 20 minutes.
Great Island is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Beach your kayak and walk along miles of secluded beach. Welcome to Cape Cod National Seashore. Explore, listen to the piping plovers and terns, gulls and herons, the waves, relax...
There's a walking trail upland - follow the signs to the Old Tavern site - from the 1700s!

Adventurous? Continue kayaking along the edge of Great Island and try to reach Jeremy Point. Lotion up! It's submerged except at low tide. Return to Main with the wind and waves at your back. Enjoy a cold beverage and relay your tale of high sea adventure with enthusiasm and embellishment.

Collect shells, pretty stones, at night - watch the moonlight on the water, breath in the salty air, listen to the waves. Sleep will be restful.

BOOKING: Summer is Saturday to Saturday by the week only.
Flexible start and end dates are possible in Spring and Fall.
Stays of less than a week are possible in Spring and Fall.

Thanks for your interest in the Main House at the Sea Shells' cottages, in beautiful Wellfleet Cape Cod.
Main is the summer vacation home for our extended family. Maybe it will be for you and your loved ones. Please feel free to contact to me if you have a specific concern, question, comment or suggestion :-)












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Amenities at Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks. SUP boards.

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Wellfleet, MA


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(47 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
The Seashells is fantastic for all ages. The house was great and well equipped. Easy back and forth from the beach and the beach is so peaceful. Highly recommend water shoes due to the shells. We loved watching the daily going ons in the bay. We loved Wellfleet Center and the Drive In Movie Theater.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2023
Beds are good, kitchen well-equipped. Perfect setup for adults and kids. The backyard is fun with the ping pong and the kid’s toys and sand. The beach is beautiful and perfect for kids and launching kayaks. View from upstairs deck is lovely. Communication with owner excellent. We all had a great week, thanks
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2023
The Seashells large house was perfect for our amazing family reunion. I had vacationed there as a child and it was so meaningful for me to share my memories with my adult children and grandchildren. The house is large and comfortable and very well equipped. Location can’t be beat! Right on the beach and easy walk to the harbor and town. Would definitely return! You won’t be disappointed!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2021
The proximity to the beach (literally 40 steps, as listed) is amazing. We had relaxing days at the private beach area and enjoyed paddling to the beach on Great Island with the provided kayaks. The bike or walk to local restaurants is an easy mile down the road and downtown is just about 1.5 miles. We loved driving the 2.5 miles to Duck Harbor for sunset. The owner had great restaurant and activity recommendations. We enjoyed using the big well-stocked kitchen and sitting area, as well as the spacious deck. Couple things to know: the house is not really 5 bedrooms, as one of them is a walk-through to get to the master bedroom. The cost of the rental goes up by a lot (cost of an additional night’s stay per additional person)if you have more than 6 people. The price is reflected in the booking process, but something you wouldn’t know if, like me, you booked it for yourself and then invited guests. Finally, while the deck was great, replacement of the mismatched and rusted furniture would be a huge improvement. Overall a really fantastic week in Wellfleet!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks. SUP boards.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks. SUP boards. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Private Beach. Big Beach house. Kayaks. SUP boards.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.