This is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage that has been lovingly renovated into one of the finer cottages on Ocean View Drive.

It's just a short walk down to a magnificent ocean beach with majestic sand dunes and ocean waves.

Offering central air-conditioning and heat, Wi-fi Internet access, Cable TV, working fireplace, indoor and outdoor showers and a screened-in porch.

The well appointed kitchen area has a refrigerator/freezer, a 4 burner gas stove with oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, modern sink and countertop, toaster and both a drip coffeemaker and a Kureg along with pots and pans and dishes.

This cottage rents on a Saturday to Saturday basis during the summer season.

• Check-in

  Check-in time has typically been after 3:00 pm. Due to the required enhanced cleaning and minimum of 6 hours between guests, we have had to extend check-in time to 4:00 pm. Your understanding is appreciated.

• Check-out

  Check-out time is by 10:00 am. Because of the required enhanced cleaning, we are not able to offer late check-outs at this time.

• Pets

  Not allowed during July and August. However, in the Spring and Fall, one pet is allowed for an additional fee of $100.00, plus tax, per week. Advanced notice required.
  Pet owner must agree to pick up after the dog, to honor the town's leash laws and to ensure that the neighbors are not disturbed by excessive barking.

• Policies

  Quiet Hours begin each night at 10:00. After that time, please restrict your activities to those that would not awaken a child who may be asleep next door.

  The cottage is rented with the understanding that it will be left clean and in good order. Your cleaning/security deposit will be refunded by mail, after check-out, provided that the cleaning guidelines, that we leave in the cottage, are followed.

  This cottage is equipped and zoned for occupancy by a maximum of 6 people (strictly enforced).

  Reservations are considered as commitments for the full time period requested. Deposits are viewed by cottage owners as security against vacancies caused by cancellations or date changes.
  If you must cancel a reservation, your deposit will be refunded (minus a cancellation fee equal to 15% of the total rent amount) as soon as the cottage is re-rented for that reservation period and the next renter's deposit is received.

• Fees

  Besides the rent, there is a 14.45% state occupancy tax collected. There is also a refundable $200.00 cleaning/security deposit but aside from that, there are no other fees involved with staying at this cottage.
  In season, the town sells a beach parking permit only to Wellfleet renters. We offer a "Proof of Stay form" to our renters which will allow them to purchase the parking permit which is good at 4 ocean beaches, 3 fresh-water ponds and 5 bay beaches.
  Of course, all of these beaches can be accessed on foot or by bicycle for free. Our beach is just down the street!

"Great location to explore this area of the Cape. The cottage feels like an old school beach house but with modern amenities and updates. Both the indoor and outdoor showers are fantastic. We enjoyed the front porch for morning coffee and the fireplace for chilly nights. The yard was lovely and the neighborhood was quiet, very little traffic noise and we could hear the ocean waves from the porch. And that’s the best part- the beach is a short walk down the street! Highlights for us: biking the rail trail to Fort Hill and Nauset Light, sweets at PB Boulangerie, the Dunes Shacks trail and beaches near Provincetown. Armand was a great host with easy and quick communication. Highly recommend!" - J.B. New York, NY

"This is a great place to stay if you are looking for a place centrally located on the Cape. (Google Maps had no trouble finding it from the directions, but older Garmin device missed it by 3 miles). The cottage is not large but it does not feel cramped with the 3 bedrooms, family space, and fully functional but small kitchen (easier when 1 person is in it than 2). We had a rainy day on our trip and we stayed in. No one felt like they were tripping over each other. So it was a perfect size. The screened in porch was wonderful for relaxing. It is a quiet area. Limited traffic and even being several hundred yards from the beach, with the windows open, I could hear the waves. Great sleeping with wave sounds. If you aren’t planning to eat out, the kitchen is fully stocked for cooking and it is a full-size fridge. If you are mobility limited but can walk, the cottage is easy to use. Handicapped accessible beaches are within about 5 miles (Coast Guard Beach). That would be the only heads up I would give. Maguire Landing/LeCount Hollow beach is about a 20 - 30 foot sand dune climb to get to the beach closest to the cottage. Marconi Beach is about 3 miles and while it has a dune cliff, it has stairs that are negotiable. If you can get up early, the sunrise over the water is wonderful. The cottage is airy with great skylights and the host was great with recommendations on where to eat. We definitely will go back if we want to be on the Cape again." --S.C. Middletown, PA

“Cliffside cottage was the perfect place for our fall getaway! The space was clean, bright, and inviting. Warm and cozy on a stormy autumn night, cool and breezy on a sunny afternoon. The bed was so comfy! We loved falling asleep to the distant roar of the sea. The cottage is a quick walk to beautiful beaches and is centrally located near all points on the outer Cape. Plenty of books, movies, and games to keep everyone happy on a rainy day. An absolute gem! We enjoyed our stay so much and we hope to return again soon!” -K. H., South Hadley, MA

"We had a lovely time! The location is incredible. The most important aspect of planning our vacation was finding a place where we could easily walk to the beach. The walk was literally less than five minutes and the beach was absolutely beautiful. As someone who grew up visiting the lower parts of the Cape, I had no idea how spectacular the National Seashore is. I enjoyed the vibe of Welfleet and found it to be less crowded than other Cape destinations. Armand was super nice and gave us a great overview of the cottage and the surrounding areas. We hope to be back in the future!” -V.G. New York, NY

"Amazing Surfside cottage with a great location. The cottage has lots of updates was perfect. Easy walking to the beach. Close to many restaurants. Armand and Lisa were amazing hosts with great communications. Highly recommend this for your Cape Cod needs." -D.M. Columbus, GA

"Cliffside allows you to slow down and enjoy the little things that make life special. This was our second stay at Cliffside and we hope there will be many others. We love this cottage. Wonderful kitchen with delightful yellow dishes, comfy beds, cozy decor, lots of light via all the windows and skylights, fireplace for chilly evenings and an extra shower outdoors for sandy toes. Didn't use the available internet and glad there is no tv. Lots of family games and books to enjoy! Great little walk to the beach. The multitude of songbirds in the pines surrounding the cottage will make sure you don't miss the sun rising over the ocean. Location is close to everything on the Cape. Spending time away from Cliffside can be difficult though. A second coffee in the screened in porch makes you want to linger all day. Armand and Lisa make you feel right at home when you arrive and are always happy to recommend local restaurants, provide assistance and ensure your stay is perfect in every way. East coast hospitality at it's very best! If you want to step away from the hurried pace of everyday life, then Cliffside is the place to relax!" --Ferguson family, Ontario, Canada

MANAGER'S REPONSE: "Cliffside cottage now has cable TV a DVD player with movies and Wi-fi Internet access"

"Internet reviews are a double-edged sword: on one side we want to rave about Cliffside cottage in Surf Side Colony because it is a 60's gem lovingly restored and updated without losing sight of the original "cottage" appeal, and on the other we want to keep it a secret, all to ourselves. Armand and Lisa warned us about the danger of staying there and perhaps becoming honorary "Cape Codders." We needed no warning. We've been staying at the Colony since 1961, and the family that now owns Cliffside has succeeded in bringing us back to those wonderful, sand-filled early years of beaches and wood fires and striped bass and shells, when things seemed easier, and a rainy-day trip to shop in Orleans was magical. We'll be back next year, and don't even think about renting for our weeks. Take whatever time you can get of this cottage. We promise, you'll come back." --The Longhi Family, Western Massachusetts

"This place is so nice to come home to after a day at the beach, a bike ride, or a rainy day out shopping. The kitchen is great, the beds are comfortable, and it is very clean. We loved that it is updated. It feels really good inside. Just a short walk to an amazing ocean beach. We had a wonderful week with our family. The property managers are wonderful, too. They are very helpful. We will definitely be back. We found our yearly family vacation destination." --Family of 4, NY