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A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge
Holiday home in Truro with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10343.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Cape Cod Beaches
- Place, Ballston Beach
- Place, Cape Cod National Seashore
- Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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. Truro Historical Museum and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Highland House Museum and Highland Lighthouse. Jobi Pottery and Atlantic Spice Company are also worth visiting.
Truro, MA
What's nearby
- Pamet River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Corn Hill Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Ballston Beach - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
- Cape Cod National Seashore - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cumberland Farms - 8 min drive
- Dunkin' - 9 min drive
- Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier - 9 min drive
- Savory Grill/Sweet Escapes - 5 min drive
- The Beachcomber - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Betsy B.
4 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Betsy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laury P.
3 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful trip
Laury P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sid S.
16 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in Truro for family vacation
Sid S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Betsy B.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Betsy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen P.
13 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Believe the Reviews!
Stephen P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carole P.
5 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home!
Carole P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Daniel B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kent S.
4 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family
Kent S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D., Boston, MA
7 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic vacation in Truro!
Lisa D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim O.
23 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Cape Cod Lives On!
Jim O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy V.
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape
Amy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda V.
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Linda V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D., Boston, MA
9 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinary beauty and peace
Lisa D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
james m.
11 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Retreat
james m.
10/10 Excellent
Grace B., Chicago
3 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place on the cape!
Grace B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Joey H.
5 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful way to spend time in the Cape
Joey H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Allison S.
1 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful private home stay in Truro
Allison S.
10/10 Excellent
Torren B.
29 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Torren B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
James G.
9 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "Barn"
James G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Benjamin Read
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:
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