Our family has stayed at this cottage many times over the years, usually in July or August (off season last time), and it is very dear to us. It is located deep inside the National Seashore, and is extremely private and quiet, the loudest sounds being the wind in the pine trees. A wonderful place to unwind, sit on the brick patio and relax, read, listen to the birds and take in the natural beauty all around. A few minutes’ walk down a sandy lane brings you to what is in our opinion most beautiful beach on the East Coast, the Bound Brook Island beach where even in August there are few other people, just gentle waves lapping on the shore, sand pipers and gulls. Other walks in the National Seashore are at your doorstep. And pop your bikes on your bike rack and a few minutes journey brings you to the Head of the Meadow Beach bike trail in Truro or to Provincetown's National Seashore trails, or to the fresh water ponds on the ocean side of Rte. 6 if you prefer fresh-water swimming. Or stay at home and pick wild blueberries or beach plums by the side of the private driveway and treat your family to blueberry muffins or beach plum jelly. The spot is as lovely in October, in a different way, as it is in summer.
We found that the cottage itself is ideal for a family, as there are actually three bedrooms (one on a loft above the living room), and a sun room area with desk, chair and futon. Everyone in our family had a favorite area to hang out in. There is a well-equipped kitchen and even a washing machine and dryer. It is a place with a lot of character, with a modern wing attached to a 19th century part that was once an icehouse for fish caught at Duck Harbor, and that was part of one of Bound Brook Island’s most historic farms – so definitely not a cookie-cutter kind of place! The owners are extremely responsive and we never have had any issues that interfered with our wonderful vacations. Highly recommended!