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A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge

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A view of the tennis court and house
Dining
Private kitchen
A shed used for horses until ten years ago that's   below the house
A view of the dinning room table that seats twelve and the living room beyond
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

Map
Truro, MA
  • Popular LocationCape Cod Beaches7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBallston Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Cod National Seashore9 min drive
  • AirportHyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge

This beautiful and spacious house on a meadow's edge in Truro is on the boundary of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Equidistant from ocean beaches and Cape Cod Bay in what is unquestionably the Cape's least developed township, the multi acre property features a hard-surfaced tennis court and out-the-door access to woodland hiking trails and rural biking paths. Provincetown with its art galleries, wide range of restaurants, very lively nightlife and access to undeveloped dune lands is seven miles to the north, and the picturesque township of Wellfleet is five miles to the south. Our family is the fourth generation that has ties to the property. We come out every year with enthusiasm to work on the house and look forward to sharing it with others who will enjoy being there as much as we do. Outside the busy summer months, the house and property have been used on a number of occasions as a pleasant and affordable setting for outdoor weddings, as well as at times during the off season for family reunions and other special events. Nearly all of the family groups who come during the core summer weeks between July 4 and Labor Day are people who have ongoing ties to the house, although the house is often used at other times of the year as you will see when looking at the calendar. Because the house is of exceptionally high quality, it's not at all suitable for groups of folks who are looking for someplace that's to be used for large parties. A turnover cleaning fee of $410 is added to the cost of stays.

Property manager

Benjamin Read

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not leave a dog alone in the house! On rare occasions, dogs have scratched frantically at doors. Please get in touch for details.
Please be sure to place all recyclables in special labeled bin below the kitchen and please don't add trash to this bin.
Please be sure to empty the refrigerator and place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number C0075493000

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Jobi Pottery and Atlantic Spice Company are also worth visiting.
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Truro, MA

What's nearby

  • Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod - 6 min drive
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 7 min drive
  • Ballston Beach - 7 min drive
  • Corn Hill Beach - 8 min drive
  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - 11 min drive
  • The Beachcomber - 12 min drive
  • Mac's Shack Wellfleet - 9 min drive
  • Bookstore & Restaurant - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Jobi Pottery and Pamet River. Truro Historical Museum and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home!
Best home we have ever rented! So cosy and comfortable. The tennis court is fabulous. We will rent again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
We have loved Truro for years. This house is on a wonderful cul de sac with lovely gardens and older homes. The house has plenty of space for us. Four adults and three young children. The kitchen was great too cool in and had plenty of equipment. We look forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family
This is a great house - lots of land, tennis court with pickleball as well, convenient washer and dryer, well equipped kitchen, etc., etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic vacation in Truro!
This was our family’s second time in this beautiful home. We love it - for the last two holiday seasons we have taken the family up to relax, walk on the beaches, see the sunsets and sunrises and eat lobster. This house is the perfect base. Ideally located about 15 mins from Provincetown but tucked away right on the border of walking trails at the National Seashore. Hard to beat the locations. Extra bonus this year was a newly installed tennis and pickle ball court. We all played and had so much fun. We hope to be back again soon!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Cape Cod Lives On!
Ben Read's historic home in Truro is a taste of the old Cape. If you decide to rent, you'll get the whole story of the house, which borders on the protected National Seashore park. After a 22-year hiatus from Truro, my wife and I brought our college age kids and my wife's sister's family for a week of beach, dining, hiking and more. This house turned out to be the perfect home base for those who love the lower Cape. It's quiet and private yet conveniently located to everything, from the Wellfleet Drive In up to Provincetown. The refinished tennis court (with pickle ball stripes) is a wonderful bonus. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Benjamin Read

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My wife and I live in Wyoming. I grew up on the east coast and spent every summer on the Cape in a version of this house that had not yet been winterized or modernized. My grandparents owned and lived in the house that's on the other side of the turnaround at the end of Hatch Road. It is at this point my sister and I who share ownership of the house and property.

Why they chose this property

The core areas of the house were originally the schoolhouse for children who grew up in South Truro about two miles away. Built in the 1840s from very sturdy and heavy wooden materials, it was moved to its present location in the early 1900s and at first used as a barn for the owners of an agricultural property. Then in the late 1940s it was remodeled into a summer cottage we always and henceforth called The Barn. Its setting is on the edge of an open meadow that's often used by deer, turkeys and coyotes who one occasionally hears at night. The house and setting have often been described as one of the outer Cape's most beautiful for the feeling of serenity, beauty and warmth felt when there.

What makes this property unique

Truro is by far the least developed of the Cape's townships and to this day retains a welcoming rural character. The Atlantic and bay side beaches require parking permits that are only available to those who own properties and those who are renting or staying in motels within the township. Because of this the beaches are not at all crowded, and they are very beautiful. Various trails behind the house can be used to reach remote stretches of the beaches for those who like to walk and explore one's surroundings.

Languages:

English
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