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

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	4	sleeps 6	2 Single Beds 2 Single Beds 1 Single Bed 1 Queen Bed
bathroom, 1 half bathroom	1		Bidet · Toilet · Shower only Soap · Toilet

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 walkTo Bay-side /Pier=4 min drive/8 min bike/25 min walkTo Ocean=6 min drive/15 min bike/52 min walkAs 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.

Attraction	Distance
Cape Cod National Seashore	19 min walk
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater	2 min drive
Mayo Beach	4 min drive
Cape Cod Beaches	4 min drive
Cahoon Hollow Beach	9 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Dunkin’	3 min drive
Mac’s Seafood Wellfleet Pier	4 min drive
The Beachcomber	5 min drive
Mac’s Shack Wellfleet	18 min walk
Bookstore & Restaurant	4 min drive

Transportation	Details
Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal)	Provincetown Municipal)

Is Remodeled Historical Cape House. Close to Town, Bayside, and Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled Historical Cape House. Close to Town, Bayside, and Ocean?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled Historical Cape House. Close to Town, Bayside, and Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Remodeled Historical Cape House. Close to Town, Bayside, and Ocean located?

Situated in Wellfleet, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wellfleet Preservation Hall and Cape Cod National Seashore. Wellfleet Public Library and Wellfleet Historical Society Museum are also within 15 minutes.

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the tripHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlockProperty Registration Number C0425443180

This holiday home is located in Wellfleet. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Jobi Pottery and Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf are also worth visiting.