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Welcome to The Post & Beam Cottage, Wellfleet - a perfect get away.
Welcome to our Post & Beam Cottage, Wellfleet.
Sit, relax and enjoy the lovely porch. Great for morning coffee & reading.
French doors have phantom screens so that you can enjoy the breezes & fresh air
Perfect retreat to relax and recharge, a home away from home.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Wellfleet, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod National Seashore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach

Adorable cedar shingled post & beam house ready and waiting for you on the Oceanside in Wellfleet, Cape Cod.

Over 1,000 square feet of crystal clean space - Sleeps 4, Queen Bed and 2 Twins upstairs. Our Cottage has a full kitchen, bathroom and living room plus a beautiful bonus 3-season room with vaulted ceilings and a queen sofa pull out. This lovely room provides a great respite, enjoy the crosswinds and the view of the magical forest. The house has comfortable beds, fixtures, stocked kitchen and everything you need to relax and have fun.1.9 mile to Cahoon Hollow Beach and 1.5 miles to Great Pond.

This Cottage is a perfect retreat for a romantic getaway, perfect for a young family/couple with 2 children, writer's getaway to focus on crafting that novel or retirees who seek quiet, peace and calm.

Rare opportunity to experience Wellfleet and enjoy all that this gem of a town offers - the ocean, the ponds, wonderful art galleries, awesome food, entertainment and incredible days filled with sun, surf and relaxation.

Wonderful centralized location - easy access to Wellfleet's best beaches and freshwater ponds. Located two miles from the Atlantic Ocean and one mile from Cape Cod Bay. Enjoy a short walk to Dyer Pond, a secluded kettle pond. Great Pond is 1.5 mile and Cahoon Hollow Beach is 1.9 miles, just a bike ride away. Just a short walk into town to Wellfleet Center via Pine Point Road over to Uncle Tim's Bridge. Central location gives great access to ocean, ponds, bay and bike paths.

Wellfleet is a small village on Cape Cod known for its many art galleries and beautiful beaches. The beaches and glacial freshwater ponds are part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. In addition, there is a natural harbor in Wellfleet where boats can be rented and sports fishing is available. The town has many fine restaurants and there are two summer actors theaters and a very active arts community. Another wonderful attraction is the Wellfleet Drive-In Theater which has been entertaining six generations of summer visitors.

The Nuts and Bolts:
Cleaning: The Cottage will be cleaned and inspected after your departure. Simple things like leaving the property tidy, running the dishwasher and taking out the trash are expected of our guests.

* 7 night rental minimum during peak season July & August
* Sorry due to insurance, No Pets allowed
* Minimum Age Limit for Renters
* Quiet hours after 10 PM
* As Customary in Wellfleet, please bring your own linens (bed sheets and towels) or contact 'The Furies' in Wellfleet, MA for Linen Rentals.

We provide pillows, quilts, mattress pads, and blankets. Due to Covid we ask that you bring linens for one queen and 2 twin beds. (Must bring bed sheets, towels and your beach towels or can be rented in town.)
* Guests must be over the age of 25 and be an occupant of the unit during the entire reserved period.
* No parties or excessive noise.
* No smoking is allowed in or around any property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please be respectful of the property
No Smoking / Vaping inside the house.
Please remove all Trash/Recycling at checkout

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0093153180

About the area

Wellfleet

Located in Wellfleet, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill and Arnold's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Wellfleet, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Long Pond Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wellfleet Preservation Hall - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪4940 Brickhouse Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Market & Kitchen Eastham - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach?

As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach on 21 August 2026 start from NZ$654, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Post & Beam Cottage ~ Perfect Retreat near Great Pond & Cahoon Hollow Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater and Uncle Tim's Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary Ellen's cottage was absolutely delightful and cozy. Its located in a great area close to the beaches and shops. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Conveniently located near our favorite beaches, kettleponds, and restaurants. Three season room was perfect for sitting out at night and the cottage had all the amenities we could need for a comfortable stay. Thoughtfully decorated and furnished, easy check in/out process, and prompt communication. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dotty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location to enjoy Wellfleet’s ponds and beaches! A quaint, cozy and meticulous cottage close to everything yet off the beaten path. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to enjoy Wellfleet. Loved the post and beam feel. Very clean. The host was very responsive throughout the whole stay. Definitely booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matt d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Stay

House was perfect. Exactly what we were looking for. Wry clean and comfortable! Well worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wellfleet vacation

We had a great time. The property is close to town and the bike trail, and an easy car ride to a variety of beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ema S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in Welfleet

Was a great house close to the pond and the beach. The house owner was very kind and answered questions we had while we were there very quickly and respectfully. Overall an amazing place to stay to enjoy the summer on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location. Incredibly clean (absolutely spotless) and as cute and comfortable as can be.

We had a great time. Check in was a breeze. The place was as clean as can be and the pictures of the house were spot on (the place was as adorable and cozy as can be) We would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place, Great Stay

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The cottage was comfortable for my family of three. It was perfectly located with a feeling of seclusion but also close to all the restaurants/shops/beaches. I would highly recommend this location to a family looking for a quiet getaway while still be close to all the popular spots Wellfleet has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This Cottage is a Gem

We really enjoyed our stay and had a great experience at this gem of a cottage. Clean, thoughtfully appointed and a quiet getaway tucked next to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Great retreat

We loved this cottage. It was clean, quiet, and in a perfect location (close to the beaches and downtown Wellfleet restaurants). The owner (Mary Ellen) was also very helpful in answering our questions, etc. Miss the beaches already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We absolutely love the post and beam cottage. The place is spotless and has everything you need.

We had such a wonderful stay. The cottage has a beautiful yard which is the perfect place to relax and listen to the birds. The owner is so nice and very welcoming. The location is perfect in getting to the beach or the restaurants on rte 6. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Perfect little cottage

My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at this lovely little cottage. So many qualities make it stand out: the charming decor, relaxing front porch, central location, and wonderfully attentive owner. We got home today and are already looking at our calendars for a return visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. The place was spotless and had everything we needed. So peaceful and quiet it is hard not to relax here. We absolutely come back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Charming wellfleet cottage

We loved the cottage. It was spotless!!! The house is so cozy and accommodating. They even had beach chairs for us to use. Private enough to feel like you've escaped, but close enough to everything. Enjoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean & cozy cottage in the perfect location

This little cottage was sparkling clean & wonderfully stocked, and made for a lovely getaway in Wellfleet. Our family of four fit nicely into the space. Mary Ellen was very responsive and helpful, and made sure we applied for our beach parking pass in time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Absolutely the best place we have found on VRBO.

We have stayed at many VRBO properties in Florida and the Cape. This was perfect for me and my husband..loved the close drive to the beaches and everything we cared about was so close. Cottage was just great. Clean, comfortable and well appointed. Can't say enough about the place. Already booked for fall of 2018!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage in the woods

Beautiful, comfortable, clean, close to the amazing beaches. Quiet area, good restaurants. P Town about 20 minutes from cottage. Shopping galore!! The house manager was gracious and helpful. We will definitely be back!! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emilie E.

Perfect home with everything you will ever need!

This house is so cute and has everything you could possibly need. It's central to everything in Wellfleet - downtown, the beach, the beachcomber :), and the pond. I can't wait to come back next year. The owner is super sweet, responsive and very helpful. Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

DOMINICK D.

New Wellfleet Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: EXCEPT FOR THE ENTRY - THE RESPONSE TOOK ABOUT A MINUTE TO OPEN THE DOOR THIS CHARMING COTTAGE WAS PERFECT
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

Our stay was absolutely delightful. The cottage was clean, Mary Ellen was prompt to reply and very helpful with any questions that we had. The location was perfect-close to Great Pond which was just magnificent and perfect for our two boys, to town, and to the bayside and ocean beaches. The cottage is small but has everything we needed. We especially enjoyed reading and playing games in the three season room, and the coziness of the loft bedroom. We can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a cute place!

We so enjoyed our vacay in this wonderful, well-appointed Cape cottage, it is newer and clean and has everything you need. Higher quality furnishings than one normally sees in a rental cotttage. I’ve often joked that rental cottages are where old, mismatched furniture goes to die, but not here! Lives larger than it’s compact square footage; it’s flexible floor plan met our needs very well. Other reviews are correct, the owner is indeed responsive and friendly. Would definitely rent this again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Mary Ellen was very accommodating and readily available to address any questions we had. This place was extremely clean! I have allergies and nothing there bothered me at all. The location to downtown Wellfleet was perfect, distance to Newcomb beach was nice, bout 5 to 10 minutes. We saw many seals, kids thought that was pretty cool, and so did I. Places we enjoyed to eat were the BOL for breakfast, great smoothie type breakfast, little pricey but worth it. The Pearl restaurant was amazing! Also, people in the neighborhood actually knew Mary Ellen so it was kind of like being welcomed by a family who was well known in the community. Great stay, look forward to going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

This was our second year staying at the summer cottage. It is a charming post and beam with everything we need for a week with our two boys. The house is clean, cozy, and tucked away in a quiet wooded area with a few other homes. I especially love reading in the three season room. We love the location, close to the ponds, town, and convenient to get to all that Wellfleet has to offer. Mary Ellen is kind and helpful, checking in to make sure we arrived and that check in was smooth, and also letting us know about events in town or new restaurants we should check out. We can’t recommend the summer cottage enough and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Welcome to Heaven

Back for our third stay at the Post and Beam Cottage and again, we felt welcomed back by Mary Ellen with open arms (literally) and a bottle of wine in the fridge for us! We LOVE it here and will stay for a week every June and look forward to coming back. It is a piece of heaven on earth. There is just something about Wellfleet and this magical cottage. If I could clone it, I would! :) But since I can't do that, I just take comfort in knowing for a week in June I will be back to the best place on earth. Can't wait to come back!!

About the host

Hosted by Mary Ellen

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Hi there,
I'm a 4th generation Summer Wellfleetian who traveled the world and discovered that there is no place like home. I love the ocean and the ponds and will always hold time spent in Wellfleet close to my heart.

Why they chose this property

After many years of planning we finally built our dream cottage/cozy cabin get away.

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