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'Modern Gem Of A Home'

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A modern house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a covered porch area.
A modern two-story house with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel driveway.
A red door with the number 3, set in a gray shingle house facade.
A modern house with a large deck, a stone exterior, and a glass conservatory.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Truro, MA
  • Place, Pamet River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Truro Historical Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

'Modern Gem Of A Home'

Come fall in love with Olde Cape Cod from the comforts of this wonderful modern home.
Your deck and screened in porch become a place to enjoy coffee or a good read while taking in all that Truro's natural surroundings have to offer.
The owners of this treasured home would like to invite you to experience the Capes many National Seashore Beaches some just a short drive or bike ride away.
This home offers its guests 2 living areas, one with a gas fireplace the other with hi def tv.
The outside deck area offers seating and a grill to enjoy all those summer cook-out favorites.
And the enclosed outdoor shower is perfect for after a day at the beach!
The additional bonus of the Screened in porch just extents the outside living space to include a daybed to lounge, read or perhaps just to nap.
The quiet neighborhood is just the place to relax and enjoy your family and friends.
The Beaches all just a short drive away provide you with some of the most beautiful stretches of sand and sea.. all there just to be appreciated and enjoyed.....
An EV outlet (next to the driveway) is now available for a fee. Please ask me about it
if you want to have access to charging your car while parked at the house.
**PLEASE SEE OWNERS SUPPLEMENTAL RENTAL AGREEMENT (RULES AND POLICIES) FOR OWNERS CANCELATION POLICY***

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Modern open stairs
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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
please be mindful conserving electricity for air conditioning, lights, etc.
guests rent or bring their own bed linens, towel, beach towels
House sleeps a maximum of 6 people (adults/kids) and must not exceed 6 people.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C1994929024
Property # 3521476
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
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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 Jobi Pottery are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Truro, MA

What's nearby

  • Pamet River - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Truro Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beachcomber - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moby Dick’s - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Modern Gem Of A Home' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Modern Gem Of A Home'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Modern Gem Of A Home'?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Modern Gem Of A Home'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Modern Gem Of A Home' located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pamet River and Truro Historical Museum. Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill and Jobi Pottery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this home!

Lovely location, wonderful amenities and very good communication with owner!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Artful Home

Comfortable, nice vibe and close to everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly a wonderful place!

We love the house, the location, and the vibe! Modern, open, clean and very peaceful place to settle into! The owner is responsive and helpful when needed.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
So glad you love our house. We welcome you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent and modern home!

Rarely do I find a home on VRBO that is nicer than the photos! Wonderful place, comfortable and thoughtfully designed. The outdoor shower is awesome, as is the screened in porch.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Means a lot to us when our guests enjoy our home. We welcome you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite time

This is our second time staying at the house and we liked it just as much as the first. Very easy to get around to beaches and nature areas we enjoy. It was perfect for our group of 5. Recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Hi Bea, So glad you had another great vacation in Truro. We welcome you back any time! Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house by the ocean!

Our family of three had a great time at Rick and Sandy’s beach house. It’s a lovely home in a fantastic location with some great features, like a ‘media room’ and a screened porch/lounge. Easy access to all beaches, but very private and special. It was just the right size for us, and we were very comfortable. We hope to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2021
We hope you do return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truro tradition

Our second time staying at this property and now it feels like a home away from home. We hope to rent again and again. 🌞
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks for the review! Of course you are welcome back any time! Loved your calligraphy note! Enjoy the rest of your summer . Sandy and Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace in the pines

Really lovely home with several good gathering spaces for family/friends. House is sited in a small neighborhood but feels very unto itself thanks to the surrounding trees. Very short drive to Longnook Beach or just a bit further to any of the other Truro beaches. Host was very helpful and responsive, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location of a delightful house

We spent short of two weeks in Sandy’s house with my family of 4 and we all truly enjoyed our stay. Loved our bike rides to the beach and the farmers market. The house is surrounded with trees which makes it private and gives a sense of quietness and serenity. Close to beautiful beaches bay or ocean sides. Perfect setting and setup for us. Really loved our time.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2020
Thanks Bea! So happy you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you and your family back! Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Truro Magic

First impressions of this oasis was “WOW!” Our family of four stayed here for a week in mid-July and could not have been happier. Firstly, the house is designed and decorated beautifully. We appreciated that both our young boys had a room to themselves upstairs (along with their own bathrooom) while the master on the main floor allowed for movement while the kiddos napped or slept. (There is a beautifully appointed deck and outdoor space off the kitchen just asking for scrabble tournaments.) Kitchen was fully stocked with every cooking utensil, pots, Tupperware’s for beach which was super helpful. The basement was an awesome place for the kids to play or watch a movie, we didn’t spend to much time down there but really appreciated the games. Our days were filled with one of the many gorgeous beaches (our favorite was Corn Hill, perfect for littles), trips to ptown, flea markets, parks, seafood and sunset picnics. Rick and Sandy were very accommodating with every little question especially leading up to our check in. You can tell this is a special house to them. We’d love to rent again next year if they’d have us. Many thanks to you both - such a memorable vacation for us - xx
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
So happy when our guests enjoy our house as much as we do! Your beautiful family is welcome back any time!! Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the house was wonderful and we loved every second of our stay. The house is well designed and it has everything you need and more! The main bedroom is super comfy (we didn't use the upstairs bedrooms but they looked equally great and both have ceiling fans plus a/c). On the three hot days in two weeks that we used a/c it worked fast and efficiently, and quietly. The first floor kitchen, dining and living areas are filled with natural light all day and yet without being hot - the overhang of the house keeps the sun from shining in and the windows on all sides make for fabulous breezes. The slight elevation of the first floor on the back side (due to a slight hill) makes you feel like you are living in a tree house. The basement stays nice and cool and has an extra seating area and a table that is great for work or games plus enough floorspace to do a workout. The bathrooms are spacious, as is the outdoor shower (which has hooks and shelves for towels, shampoo, etc). The grill heats up in minutes, as does the cooktop, and both enable you to gaze upon the stunning view while cooking. The screen house has comfy chairs and a couch as well as an overhead fan and electricity. Sandy was a terrific communicator before, during and at the end of our stay. We look forward to the chance to stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a family vacation

We just adore this house—great location, easy to relax, perfect for our family!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the house

Loved that our bedroom was on the first floor and my daughter and family were on the second floor for everyone had their own space. The basement had TV and games and perfect place for doing a puzzle. The open living room, dining room and kitchen offered a place to all be together, even when cooking! Our favorite thing was the screened in porch! Cozy and a great place for conversation and games.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2021
You are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home - Stay here.

Truro is the perfect Cape location for a quiet vacation. Easy beach access, always a parking space at the beach and your choice of the calm bay waters or ocean side with roaring surf. The beach is five driving minutes from your front door. Provincetown is ten minutes away. This home is lovely. Clean as can be. Beautiful, comfortable furnishings and artwork. Great location. Worth every penny. Great owner. There are terrific restaurants close by with outdoor dining. Many places for take out. Stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2020
Thanks Margie, so glad you enjoyed staying at our house and of course the lure of Truro! After years of vacationing here, we do our best to make our home a real get away! We would welcome you back any time! Sandy&Rick
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Compact, simple elegance

Three generations loved it. Bright, comfy, lots of privacy as desired. Clean, well maintained & cared for, chic design touches, great location, responsive owner. We mostly shop locally and cook in, grilling fish when possible. We immediately booked a longer stay for this season.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, clean, and stylish

We stayed in this house twice and loved it. The house was a perfect secluded getaway but still close to the beach and the excitement of P-town. Butterfly bushes beside the house and gorgeous woods made us feel like we had really escaped to the country by the sea. The owners were nice enough to let us bring movable gates to keep our kids safe (two staircases made me nervous). It turned out that the house was great for kids and adults alike. They could play in the living room or watch a movie in the basement t.v. room, which was nice and cool after a hot day in the sun. At night, we adults hung out in the detached screen room/lounge and listened to music while the children slept upstairs. The kitchen, as well as the rest of the house is sunny and surprisingly spacious. We also loved that the house is “green” with bamboo floors and geothermal heating and cooling. The decor is a stylish modern cottage and felt completely comfortable. The gorgeous beaches were 5-10 minutes away by car and P-town was close-by too. One of the many perks of this house is the helpful binder full of restaurant and other local information that the owner’s created to make a guest feel at home. I highly recommend this house! *We actually stayed here over a year ago but the website didn't allow me to include the dates.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Vacation House!

We stayed in this great beach house with our family (six adults) for our anniversary. It was extremely comfortable and had every amenity you could want. Our family enjoys cooking and the kitchen was well stocked and roomy. Great gas grill and good size dining table.The living area is nice size with comfortable seating. There is a large game room downstairs with a comfy sofa, large screen tv, cable, and loads of dvds. There is a great speaker system and you can hear music all through the house. The living space is raised and has a relaxing view of the surrounding woods. It also has large windows allowing for great summer breezes.The patio is well laid out with seating and table space. One of the most enjoyable features is a screened, detached porch allowing private space that we used for napping, reading, and after dinner activities. Bedrooms are good size and comfortable.The location is convenient to great beaches and shopping.The decor is very tasteful and contemporary. In conclusion, all aspects of this house are well thought out, and we all enjoyed our stay enormously. We can't wait to return!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Requires more than 7 days, at least sometimes

Dot was very pleasant to deal with, but after three weeks of waiting to confirm our request for reservation, we learned that the owners were not willing to rent the house for only a week. The house really looks like a wonderful property in a great location, but make sure to firm up your stay dates quickly.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you Alafair for your review. I appreciated your honesty in the events that led up to this review. Being the agent to the owners of the property I recognized I had done a disservice to them by not clearly stating their desire to have only multiple weeks offered. At this time the owners took to heart your review and while still preferring multiple weeks, they have since opened their lovely home up to 1 week rentals. After contacting you about the availability. I was sorry to hear you already made other arrangements, I wanted to take this opportunity to extend my apologies to you and I do hope you have a great vacation here on Cape Cod. Best regards, Dot Caruso
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Rivlin

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While we grew up in Chicago/New Jersey, we have lived in the Boston area for the past 38 years. We are a husband and wife commercial photography team and so are particularly fond of the beauty and light the Cape offers. Wellfleet and Truro are where we we have spent the most memorable summer vacations with family and friends for 25 years!

Why they chose this property

We have vacationed in this area for years and fell in love with
the area. We purchased the property in 2006 and built our dream vacation house - modern, comfortable, architecturally designed, lots of light, and put all the amenities we loved in 1 house!

What makes this property unique

Our house is open and uncluttered and flooded with light. Our favorite spots: the open kitchen/living area for family dinners; the secluded quiet setting looking out to the natural landscape; the detached screen porch with overhead fan for reading, napping, wine....; the outdoor shower after the beach; the central air conditioning for those really hot days!

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