SECLUDED GEM IN THE VILLAGE - 2026 Calendar now posted
The perfect location! Nestled in a secluded acre, yet an incredible five minute walk to the center of historic Wellfleet Village. And a ten minute walk to the town harbor, bay beach, fabulous playground, basketball and tennis courts, and skateboarding ramps. Shops, cafes and fine dining, galleries, and the Cape's best library are all in the village.
Our smoke-free home offers quiet and private seclusion; blackberry bushes, roses, and meadows surround the property; watch the birds and bunnies that feast here, too. The sheltered private back yard provides an extensive lawn ideal for children.
This artist's home boasts beautiful colors, new furnishings, all amenities and conveniences, an outdoor after-swim shower, and an enormous full length old fashioned screened-in porch (with lounge chairs and a large table with seating for ten).
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0024083180
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About the area
Wellfleet
Located in Wellfleet, this holiday home is by the sea. 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 Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 12 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 2 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - 11 min walk
Savory Grill/Sweet Escapes - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is SECLUDED GEM IN THE VILLAGE - 2026 Calendar now posted pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at SECLUDED GEM IN THE VILLAGE - 2026 Calendar now posted?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SECLUDED GEM IN THE VILLAGE - 2026 Calendar now posted on 2 April 2026 start from NZ$394, 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 SECLUDED GEM IN THE VILLAGE - 2026 Calendar now posted?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SECLUDED GEM IN THE VILLAGE - 2026 Calendar now posted?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SECLUDED GEM IN THE VILLAGE - 2026 Calendar now posted?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is SECLUDED GEM IN THE VILLAGE - 2026 Calendar now posted located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wellfleet Preservation Hall and Cape Cod Beaches. Wellfleet Historical Society Museum and Wellfleet Public Library are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay at this property! It was clean and cozy, and we felt right at home! We enjoyed walking into town in the mornings for breakfast, and the screened in porch and yardwork at home base for when we weren’t at the beach.
Jessie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thanks for the comments. We look forward to having you as our guest again.
Best, Bob and Fran
Perfectly comfortable house in a quiet but central village location. Our family of four enjoyed walking around town and to the nearby wharf and beach as well as venturing further afield. Great spot for a relaxing vacation.
Surrunded by woods, walking distance from shops and the harbor, bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floor, well-equipped kitchen, nicely furnished and decorated. It couldn't have been better!
Ann C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
I'm glad you had a great reunion at the house and later at Brown. Come again and stay longer!
Bob & Fran
This beautiful home is enchanting. A great space for friends and family to gather. We had a wonderful overall experience and would highly recommend this gorgeous rental.
Beautiful, well-appointed, spacious home in a leafy green dell in the middle of Wellfleet. Exceptionally well-appointed kitchen, caring owners, extremely comfortable and inviting, wonderful porch overlooking lovely back yard, walkable everywhere. Highly recommended!
Alice F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thanks for your thoughtful review. I hope you will return as a regular guest to enjoy our home and all that Wellfleet offers!
Stayed at this cozy and yes just the right amount of seclusion gem in beautiful Wellfleet ❤️ had the most perfect stay at this property! Beautiful grounds and amazing screened porch was my favorite part- our family was in town for the marriage of our daughter ~ it was home away from home!! ❤️ the owner was very accommodating and helpful! Thank you for a wonderful family stay~ we loved it
Cynthia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
We are delighted you had a successful stay and wedding. Congratulations to all. Feel free to visit again anytime.
Best Bob and Fran
Tucked into a hollow in Wellfleet this house is both convenient to all the town has to offer within walking distance and yet feels so private. It's fun to be surrounded by all the classic houses along the street. The house is very well laid out. We especially appreciated the well stocked kitchen, comfortable couches in the living room and the screened porch. Cozy and comfortable indeed!
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thanks Michael. We look forward to a longer return visit any time!
Best, Bob and Fran
My sisters and I had a wonderful time at this sweet house! We loved the private lot and how beautifully it was landscaped, the many birds singing, and the wonderful view from the screened in porch where we spent so much time. The rooms were beautiful, simple but clean and comfortable beds. We are great fans of the art collection and wondering if the artist is the owner??? So many great pieces in each room. We will hopefully be back next year!!
Francine Z.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Yes, my wife Fran Forman is the artist. Check out her website. Much of her digital collage work is inspired our house and Wellfleet. You’re welcomed back anytime.
We found everything we needed here in the way of dishes, bedding, games, non perishable food items, etc. Owner mailed us a house key a week before arriving. We were expected to leave the house clean and wash the sheets before leaving. A nice yard and plenty of privacy. Even some wild turkeys.
Karen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thanks for staying at our house. You're welcomed back anytime, but plan on a longer visit!
Fran and Bob
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate L.
2 July 2018
Clean and convenient with a great yard!
We were so pleased with this house for our Cape vacation. We stayed a week with four adults and two toddlers. The house was very clean and inviting. The kitchen is well equipped and the grill works beautifully. The back yard is has so much space for letting the little ones run around, laying in the hammock and playing yard games. The location is also perfect! It’s walking distance to town, Mac’s, the harbor and bay beaches. You’ll hardly find the need to drive on route 6 even getting to the ocean and ponds. This house has it all and we look forward to renting it again next year.
Kate L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Glad you enjoyed yourself. Look forward to having you as a regular!
This property was even nicer than the pictures! Clean, comfortable and sweet. We enjoyed a really lovely and relaxing stay. The yard and the screened-in porch were big highlights. We had 4 kids with us ages 2-12 and they were all really happy to find little toys and books and things stashed around the home. And the older ones LOVED the tree house. They played in the yard for hours. After the kids went to bed we stayed up with wine talking for hours on the screened in porch. The central AC was also crucial for our very muggy week on the cape! Great location, gorgeous property. We will definitely be back.
Kat P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
We’re pleased you had a great time and plan to return! Many thanks, Bob and Fran.
Never felt so sad to leave a vacation house and I’ve rented five different houses in Wellfleet over the past 18 years. Super clean lovely house right in town walk to all. Down a pretty gravel drive. Bird feeder with pretty birds! Bunny rabbits! Extremely comfortable beds. Excellent hot showers with strong water pressure. Nice wood floors thought out whole house. Bob accessible the entire time with answers to questions and recommendations. Will def plan to come back! Looking at next year or even off season. (I want to relocate to Wellfleet). Only wish list items are blackout shades for bedrooms (I’ll bring a mask next time 😴) and beach chair upgrade! Otherwise this vacay was heaven. thank you!
Lisa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Glad you enjoyed yourself. Look forward having you as a 'regular' --Bob & Fran
We spent the weekend at Bob's place with our kids 1,4 and 8 plus 2 grandparents. It is simply an amazing place for enjoying time together all throughout the day. We had planned to do a bunch of excursions but ended up doing far fewer since we were enjoying the nice garden so much. We loved the ample common space for activities and eating together and the downstairs porch for basking in the sun and having the kids run around on the lawn. Everything was as advertised, nice and clean and with clear instructions on how to manage all the things in the house. We hope we can come back again in the future!
Petter S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thanks for the thoughtful review. Look forward to staying in touch!
Best, Bob & Fran
Our stay and experience in Wellfleet could not have been more pleasant. This home epitomizes what one would expect and hope for on Cape Cod; spacious, well appointed and private. We were literally a ten minute walk from Wellfleet's harbor, main shopping area, art galleries, shops and restaurants; yet this home is entirely secluded within a beautifully manicured, landscaped lawn and wooded area; a completely private, quiet and peaceful setting. The home is well appointed with up-to-date interior, beautiful screened-in porch and spacious rooms, including two good-sized bathrooms. Maybe most interesting was the beautiful art work which you must see for yourself.
The owners were so pleasant to deal with; cordial and helpful. We are looking forward to a return visit to this beautiful home.
Gerald B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
I was a pleasure have you as our guest. Be sure to reserve time soon for next season.
Bob and Fran
Walking distance to great seafood options. Swim in freshwater ponds. Grill and eat on the screen porch. Get naked outdoors in the commodious craftsman style outdoor shower.
Pick your pleasure!
The property was great and our family enjoyed experiencing all that Wellfleet has to offer. The location, screened in porch, and backyard stood out. It was especially convenient that the kitchen was well stocked and linens were provided. The responses from the hosts were prompt and informative. Overall, I recommend this property.
Ideal in every way. We bring 3 generations to the Cape every summer. We LOVE this house. Easy walk to town, library, restaurants, galleries. Park-like back yard. Wonderfully furnished and “stocked”. Supremely clean but comfortable. Our family saying is this is “our house” and B&F take care of it for us the other 51 weeks ;)
barbara d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
It's a pleasure keeping the house for your family. You're welcomed back any time!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane L.
17 May 2019
sunken meadow delight
The location was excellent in that it was close to everything in town and provided cozy, private surroundings.
Diane L.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thanks for staying with us. You're welcomed back any time!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
30 September 2018
Can’t find a better spot in Welfleet
Well kept house, secluded location yet walking distance to center of town. We absolutely love it every year!
Michael G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 September 2018
Lovely and relaxing
This was a great place to spend my birthday!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
I'm glad you had a good week for a significant birthday. We've enjoyed having you at our home 10 times since 2007 --a record of sorts. Thank you!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deb & Elliott T.
1 August 2018
perfect cape cod getaway
wonderful host, tastefully appointed house, and magnificent outdoor shower.
Deb & Elliott T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
We're pleased you enjoyed your stay and the commodious outdoor shower. You are always welcomed to return.
Bob & Fran
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara C.
9 May 2018
Comfortable residence in a private setting
My sister and I spent three nights here, reminiscing about vacations spent in Wellfleet as children. The house is lovely inside and out and convenient to village shops, restaurants and beaches. There's plenty of room for a larger family, a beautiful lawn out back and a secluded location. The owners have provided just about everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Barbara C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ruthanne M.
16 October 2017
Best rental in Wellfleet
House was nice and private, clean and lots of room. Especially loved the large screened in porch overlooking the gardens. It really is a secluded gem!
Ruthanne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
About the host
Hosted by Bob Flack
Drawn to the light, charm, and coastlines of the Outer Cape, and after vacationing with their children in Wellfleet and Truro for two decades, Bob Flack and Fran Forman found their perfect second home in 2003, an easy walk to village, harbor and beaches.
Bob is an architect specializing in affordable housing in the Boston area. Fran is an internationally exhibited fine artist, whose work is featured in, among other books, 'Contemporary Cape Cod Artists: People and Places'. Her monograph, 'Escape Artist: The Art of Fran Forman' was published in 2014.
Their children are now grown and live in different parts of the country, but Bob and Fran enjoy caring for their home and are particularly proud of the gardens they designed and planted, celebrating the many flora of the Outer Cape.