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Relax hammock style, cove side.
Welcome to the Drummer Cove Cottage
Relax out on the private waters of the cove.
Thanks for coming to our site, we look forward to welcoming you to Wellfleet...
...we look forward to sharing our cozy piece of Cape Cod with you!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Wellfleet, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod National Seashore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Waterfront Cape Cottage in Wellfleet Near the TOP beaches and Hot Spots

Come enjoy Cape Cod, while only steps away from beautiful Drummer Cove in Wellfleet. Relax at home, with bay front views, or venture out to the best beaches on the Cape-- just a mile away! Less than 5 minutes from Wellfleet Center and 20 from Provincetown.

The Space
Charming 1950s cottage just steps from the shores of Drummer Cove. This cozy house is perfect for couples and small family getaways. Relax on the front deck, or in the hammock with beautiful views of the cove and Cape Cod Bay. Indoor and outdoor dining space. Outdoor shower with bay view. The perfect Cape Cod retreat!

The Neighborhood
Drummer Cove is a unique and beautiful bayside community located just outside of Wellfleet center. The cottage is just north of the Audubon's Wildlife Sanctuary and a short drive, bike ride, or walk to the Atlantic side where you can enjoy the incredible dunes, beach, and waves of Lecount Hollow and the Cape Cod National Seashore. On your way back from the beach, enjoy dinner at PB Boulangerie Bistro, one the best restaurants in the area, or drive 5 minutes and you are in charming Wellfleet Center with its many attractions.

We have 2 kayaks with paddles and life vests for guests to enjoy. They are located under the front porch where they are locked. The code to unlock is posted in the one page of instructions on the fridge and in entryway. After kayak use, please rinse off kayaks with the hose located under the house next to the outdoor shower- where you can attach it to the water source. Please leave kayaks locked at all times when not in use.. *WARNING* DO NOT leave on a kayak adventure while the tide is going out or durning low tide. The safest time to set out for a paddle is two hours before high tide. Leaving when the tide going out could result in getting stranded in four feet of mud!!

Getting around
Walking distance to Lecount Hollow beach, short drive to other ocean side beaches. Walk along the shores of Drummer Cove. Wellfleet center is less than 5 minute drive away, Provincetown only 25 minutes, other attractions such as Welfleet Drive-In theater less than 10 minute drive. As a renter you are able to purchase Wellfleet Beach Passes at the town beach office-- we will provide all appropriate paper work.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0273583180
Property # 3716300
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
This property accepts credit cards
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Wellfleet

Located in South Wellfleet, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. 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 Edward Penniman House and Barn are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Wellfleet, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marconi Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mayflower Beach - 54 min drive - 45.9 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪4940 Brickhouse Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Cape Cottage in Wellfleet Near the TOP beaches and Hot Spots pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Waterfront Cape Cottage in Wellfleet Near the TOP beaches and Hot Spots?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Waterfront Cape Cottage in Wellfleet Near the TOP beaches and Hot Spots on 29 June 2026 start from NZ$501, 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 Charming Waterfront Cape Cottage in Wellfleet Near the TOP beaches and Hot Spots?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Cape Cottage in Wellfleet Near the TOP beaches and Hot Spots?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Cape Cottage in Wellfleet Near the TOP beaches and Hot Spots?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Cape Cottage in Wellfleet Near the TOP beaches and Hot Spots located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cape Cod National Seashore and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cape Cod Beaches. Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater and Marconi Station are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Cozy home. Very comfortable. Great marsh view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved the deck, the outdoor space, the hammock, the outdoor shower, and the cozy cottage ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cape Cod Getaway

Great location for exploring all that the Cape has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Exactly what I want when on the Cape!

Great, rustic cabin with an amazing view. Very cute place and hope to stay there again. And the owner was very responsive to our questions and recommended a great French bakery for breakfast/lunch. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This was a great place for our early spring stay on the Cape. Everything was an easy drive from this location, and the cottage was cozy, clean, and well-appointed. We had a wonderful time during our visit; thanks for sharing Cove Cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lorna G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The view was spectacular. The cabin not so much. A little musty and dirty. The furniture was not that comfortable. I didn't realize how close to Route 6 the cabin was. I expected more for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia B.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Although it is not a beachfront property we enjoyed watching the tide from inside cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Outstanding view! Serene cottage setting!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and very comfortable. Loved having coffee on the deck each morning. Morning and evening views were magnificent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Thank you

Great place to stay! Centrally located to kayak, walk, or bike. Clean and neat!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

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

cove house with a breeze

this is a great small getaway cottage. Everything you need for Cape vacation. Their kayaks are a nice extra. So many Cape beeches close by (and an incredible bakery a short walk).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice rental

We've rented all sorts of properties in Wellfleet over the years, and this one is among the most attractive. The kayaks are very good to have, but you can use them only with high tide.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cynthia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not as clean as I would have wished perhaps because it was after the summer season. Had to buy a new shower liner as the one provided was black with mold and mildew. Cheese or peanut butter crusted in upstairs rattan bedside table. Bathroom extremely tiny. Not very private if that's an issue.On the plus side the beds were extremely comfortable. Plenty of lights, air conditioners in both bedrooms but no cemtral heat - only space heaters. Fortunately the weather was quite comfortable for October but our first night there was very chilly. The cottage was fine for 2 people but too small for any more.The owner was responsive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This is a nice place to stay, but it lacks the privacy that I thought it would have. The view is beautiful, but as far as kayaking, don't bother. The cove is only good at high tide and there isn't decent place to launch unless you don't mind walking through muck. The bedroom upstairs is a bit cramped. If you are 5'7" or more, you'll have a hard time moving about. Overall, it is a nice place. We have rented on the Cape and Vineyard for over 30 years and for the price paid you expect a more privavcy and seclusion as was mentioned in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

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

Welfleet cottage on the marsh

Lovely little hidden gem. Rustic cottage with everything needed. Many other cottages around, but you really don’t even know they’re there because you have a beautiful view of the marsh from Lovely deck. Again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Charming cottage with great view

The cottage was very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped. lovely view overlooking the cove. Enjoyed a glass of wine in the Adirondacks chair in the late afternoon and before dinner. Really loved the outdoor shower. The host was very responsive to my questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

The view

Had a wonderful time. Love the covered deck for morning coffee and afternoon relaxing. The outdoor shower is a real plus since the indoor one is so “cozy.” The new sofa is super comfy. Made us realize we get along just fine in smaller accommodations than our house!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

cottage on Drummer's Cove

Cottage was clean, kitchen was well stocked. The essentials were reliable: great water pressure for shower, kitchen, wi-fi worked well. Check in/out was easy. Nice friendly and helpful neighbors - some are renters, others own their condo in this little neighborhood. The listing and description were accurate: you get what you see. Great location to get to Wellfleet Center, Marconi Beach, short hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

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

A real gem!

We loved our time here at this clean and cozy Cape Cod getaway. Beautiful views and a friendly and very helpful host. I brought my 86 year old Dad with me and he had a great time too! The path down to the water was a little too treacherous for him ( no actual stairs or railing) but he loved sitting on the porch and looking out. I would definitely return. If you want what seems like an authentic Cape Cod cottage, come here- it’s great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location and View

The location of this quaint cottage nestled back amongst a cluster of other cottages couldn’t be beat. The view of the cove was a bonus, peaceful and relaxing. If it’s absolute privacy you seek this isn’t your place, as others enjoy the view and access to water directly on this property. Loved the outdoor shower. There is a large open space upstairs to allow a view of the cove, but may not be best for small children. Any issues with cleanliness and issues with listed amenities were addressed by the owner. Minor updates would make this cottage even more charming, and a thorough cleaning. Could use some TLC for sure.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice house, quiet area

It's a pleasant house, convenient to Route 6. Had everything we needed. Note that the cove is NOT swimmable; deep, sticky mud. The kayaks must be dragged down and then up a steep hill through brush. The only thing that bothered us was about trash disposal. The dumpster is very difficult to open and close, and there was no way to recycle bottles and cans; we were told to just throw them away. (We ended up driving to the National Seashore for its recycling bins.) Otherwise, a nice place with beautiful views of the cove. A huge tom turkey roosted at night in a tree near the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Should have been better.

Uncontrollable mice issue, even though the property interior was to start, after one night, we knew we were no alone. Mice droppings everywhere, including food preparation areas. Obviously, this is an issue with the property and the owner was aware of it, as he has made attempts to control the issue, electronically, though with no success. We even bought mechanical traps ourselves during week, with no success. What’s the story on the colored water(brown)? Saw multiple used water filters lying on the ground. We have stayed in multiple properties in Wellsfleet and not had this issue previously? We had a good week, but feel the property owner is not telling it like it really is.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

6/10 Okay

Donna D.

Good two people

Argh, I hate leaving negative reviews... I really do. We are a family of 4, mom, dad, 3 year old and 8 month old. It became frustrating to logistically live in the space while kids napped. We tried every which way! I should have known better, but we took a chance last minute and the space was simply too small for us. The top floor bedroom is a loft like space, small with slanted ceilings that is open to the living area below. There is a bedroom downstairs with two twin beds, one of which was broken and if you sat on the edge it flipped over. Be careful! All of the beds were uncomfortable. We were not able to drop in kayaks in marsh as the water was always too low. There were plenty of dishes, glassware, etc, but after your first meal the ants really came out in droves. The water had a certain smell and was brown which concerned me. We never drank it but I didn't even cook with it. The house was extremely dusty and we all couldn't stop sneezing from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. I placed some shopping bags on a higher surface and a pile of dust came crashing down. There are also many spiders, prepare to get bit a couple of times. (I obviously understand this is not the owners fault!) The house needs a little love, and at this price point we probably won't return but kick in a little more for a larger, more updated space when we return to Wellfleet next year. It's fine for two people in my opinion. The cottage to the left of this place appeared much better taken care of and at the same price point. The location was fine (if maybe a little close to 6, are able to hear the traffic), you are right near the rail trail and many beaches and town center after a short drive. Newcombe Hollow, Duck Harbor, Powers landing and Gull Pond were the ones we visited on this visit to Wellfleet. Sorry for the negative-ish review (but if you are like me, these are the things I wish i'd known before we spent the money) :(
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Donna, we are sorry that you did not enjoy your stay, although we are surprised with many of your comments. We love our home and sharing it with guests. I wish you had reached out to us during your stay, so we could have made your time at the Cottage more enjoyable. Over the course of five years and hundreds of guests, we have only received compliments on the house, its cleanliness, the setting, and the vacations it has provided... To future guests, we can assure you a great stay. Our water is most certainly clean. As part of a coastal conservation area our drinking water is regularly assessed and exceeds drinking water standards. And, yes, the waterfront is great and the kayaks are 100% usable/amazing, but as tidal bay, water levels do change (every 6 hours!)--Tips for enjoying a paddle are on the fridge! We are here to help you and happy to answer any questions you might have about our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

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

Beautiful view, and right on Drummer's Cove.

This is a cute, well-furnished summer cottage with a spectacular view of Drummer's Cove. Kayak access at high tide. I enjoyed my stay. A few things might make it even more great such as a more efficient A/C system, and some ant control.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Introduction to Cape Cod

Our time at the cottage was picture perfect. We enjoyed the birds and waterfront and convenience to Wellfleet's harbor and delicious dining. Thanks for a quiet, clean and charming stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Relaxation in S. Weelfllet

We loved the deck and ate our meals out there. Close to town beaches and natl. Seashore. Cabin was comfortable and adorable. Beautiful view of the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joel Strachota

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Originally from Boston and Western Massachusetts, I have been going to the Outer Cape since I was a child. I am an environmental planner and designer, with a passion for the outdoors and beauty of New England. I am happy to share a truly special spot in the world with you.

Why they chose this property

The Drummer Cove Cottage is a peaceful slice of Wellfleet and the Outer Cape. Enjoy water front walk right off our front door or venture out to the frewsheawter ponds or amazing dunes and beaches of the Outer cape-- there are few places in the world with such unique charm and inspiring beauty.

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