We really enjoyed our stay, it was our second time renting the house. We loved the beautiful backyard, the fire pit, the spacious wrap-around porch, and the view of the water. The location is amazing, with great restaurants in walking distance. The host was responsive and very helpful. Thank you!
It is wonderful every time we go! Kayaking from the backyard, walking to town and the pier, swimming in the pond and at the bay. A perfect location and all was lovely.
This is our second year staying here -- we had such a great time last year we all decided to come back! The main house, cottages, and large yard (with beautiful water view) make this the perfect place for a multigenerational vacation. The proximity to beach, shopping, restaurants, and sporting activities cannot be beat. We are already talking about staying again next summer!
Beautiful seaside victorian home provided the perfect location for friends to gather, reconnect, and enjoy everything that Wellfleet has to offer. The Moorings is large, comfortable, well stocked, and in the heart of the village for dinning, music, shopping, kayaking and just relaxing by the water. Canât wait to return next year!
Our second stay at this beautiful property did not disappoint. Our large group enjoyed dinners and social time around the fire, on the porches,
and picnic tables. Location provides a perfect hub for beach, boating and golf outings, paddling from the property, and short walks to galleries, restaurants, and hikes. Weâll be back!
Ideal location, lots of space for sleeping, swimming, paddle boarding, campfires, and just rocking on the front porch. Owner was very accessible and made sure, in advance. we knew what we needed to bring. You wonât be disappointed, it was great!
Super convenient downtown location. Great for multiple families to spread out and have their own space. The yard is perfect for outdoor activities and accessible to the water (tidal). The main house is a step back in time and the cottages are updated and comfortable. Property owner/manager was very responsive and helpful.
This was the perfect place to say with extended family during a pandemic during a last minute mini family reunion. Each family unit was able to have their own place which allowed for social distancing. We enjoyed the location, outdoor dinners with beautiful sunsets, long walks in the salt Marsh and Great Island and trips to both bay and ocean side beaches. April was very responsible and accommodating. Thanks for a great vacation and an opportunity for my family to safely get together during COVID.
I can't say enough about The Moorings !! It was a perfect spot for our family of 13 !! We enjoyed every inch of the property !! The main house was spotless and had everything we needed for the week. The cottages out back were perfect for our sons and their families. The children had a huge yard to run around and play. They loved the kayaks and watching all the ducks and birds. April was so accommodating and easy to get in touch with. We hosted our sons Rehearsal Dinner in the backyard. It was truly magical. The lights in the trees were beautiful and there's even a fire pit next to the water. Everyone was in awe of the property .
Town is an easy walk and has wonderful restaurants and shops.
We highly recommend staying at the Moorings . We will be back !!Thank you April
Pat Welch
Gadsden, Alabama
We stayed at the Moorings in July 2024 with extended family of 16. It was a wonderful stay and the owner was very responsive when we needed to contact her once. We really enjoyed time spent on the wraparound porch and at the water. We kayaked and played croquet. We walked to the town square dance event on the Wellfleet pier. While we had a great time, there are some things worth noting so that future guests can be prepared.
It's a gorgeous, historic house and quaint cottages. This worked for our family, but it's not a brand new luxury hotel. You need to bring or order your own sheets and towels, and you will likely need to bring the essentials like toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, bug spray, and hairdryer. We were there during a heat wave. Almost every bedroom had an air conditioning unit in the window, but one or two didn't. There is one refrigerator in the kitchen and 2 mini-fridges in the cottages. We made this work for a family of 16 by using coolers with ice for beverages.
None of this was a big deal to us, but just want to note so that guests come prepared. Overall, a fantastic stay!
Excellent location, beautiful backyard facing the moor. Spacious property. A historic house.All great so far.
Unfortunately the property is not well maintained. There was mold in the AC, sticky doors (eg bathroom doors wonât close), moths inside, overall unclean appearance.
I would suggest that the host leaves a private property sign at both entrances as random people kept walking in to the property while we were relaxing.
Also please be aware that you will have to rent the bed sheets, pillow cases and towels from a separate location and return it to that location before leaving.we did not know this when we booked.
The village is very laid back and pretty and not touristy, yet without driving distance of all major attractions.
Our dishwasher was not functioning from day one and was replaced the day before we left. So we had to hand clean dishes for 11 family members.
Overall will say it is overpriced for the conditions.
Awesome location for multigenerational vacation! Quiet backyard with beautiful views and room for lawn games. Cottages are adorable and big house has room for large family dinners. Walkable to shops, food, and boating. How could you not have fun and love this spot!
This property was ideal for all ages. There was outside dining that accommodated all our large group (18-20) and two long tables inside for eating.
We kayaked from the yard, walked along fiddler crab city during low tide, and groups walked to town or the pier. No need to drive a lot.
Itâs so nice to all be together in one spot but also have 3 different cabins and the main house to fit everyoneâs needs.
The kitchen was outfitted well and many fans were there to keep us cool. It was comfortable but not fussyâŠgood if you have children.
The owner was very responsive to my concerns and Iâd definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a âfamily compound â for holiday.
We had the loveliest wedding at The Moorings! The historical house and little cottages accommodated a large family and allowed cousins and extended family to reconnect in a beautiful setting. The view is stunning. Mayo Beach, art galleries, Wellfleet Center and a number of excellent restaurants are all within easy walking distance. It was a special experience and there is no more magical spot in Wellfleet than The Moorings!
The Moorings is a spacious, private, and beautiful property to gather at with friends and family. Sitting in the backyard at the water feels secluded and peaceful, but the location couldnât be more central or convenient to all Wellfleet has to offer - restaurants, shopping, galleries, and beaches. The house and property are full of history and rustic New England charm. Really unique and wonderful place to stay. April was super communicative and helpful. Everyone in our family is already talking about wanting to go back next summer!
We had a large group of varying ages: from 80 years old to 9 months old. The house and cottages were perfect to gather for family time while also allowing plenty of space for some alone time. We used the kitchen for many of the meals and found pots and pans as needed. The picnic tables out by the cove were perfect to share meals on very hot days. The fire pit was wonderful at night with plenty of chairs. For several days the temps were above average with high humidity. Fans were available as well as 1 window AC. If a new, posh rental with central air is top of your requirements for your vacay, expect to lose out on what the Moorings has to offer, better location, prices and opportunity to enjoy Wellfleet without being in the car constantly. The Moorings is a Historical Landmark home, rich in details like the front porch which we enjoyed in the day and night to relax after beach time. A ripped door screen was replaced within hours by the friendly maintenance man. The owner is very responsive to any questions or needs. Having a washer and dryer available meant less packing and with babies it was great. The value of a vacation at The Moorings to me was doubled by the location: close to the pier with tennis and basketball courts, restaurants and a playground while being walkable to town also. We loved it!
Perfect location for a multigenerational group looking to stay on the Cape. The main house and cottages are so charming. The views of the water from the small cottages cannot be beat, very peaceful! The big yard and cozy porch offer places for game playing, quiet conversations, and relaxing with nature. The ability to walk to restaurants, shops, and harbor beach was fantastic. Who says you can't please everyone!
Gorgeous views of the tidal river! Kids enjoyed looking for crabs when the tide was out. We had multiple families and the "compound" worked very well giving each family space. April was great! She immediately answered our questions and if an issue came up she had it addressed shortly after. Would highly recommend this property!
Property location is beautiful and peaceful. Great for time on the water with access to groceries and take out made it easy to distance safely and comfortably. House is an old house maintained for rentals so is not pristine but is very comfortable. There is only AC in one room but there are abundant fans. 3 outdoor picnic tables & big wrap around porch let us spend most of our time outdoors which was what we were looking for. Great stay.
This spot was really great. It couldn't have worked out better for us. Thank you to the property owner. She was easy to work with and very easy to communicate with.
The main house is an old house that has been renovated with a mix of modern and older amenities. It was great and we stayed in first floor master bedroom in the main house. It had its own master bath which was very nice and a great shower. Upstairs had 3 more bedrooms and another full bathroom. We had planned for the kids to stay upstairs,. It once you get to this property, you'll find out why they didn't. The kitchen in the house is great and there are plenty of spots to hang out, like the sun room,large dining room and a living room. We never turned the TV on but it's there and looked nice. My wife did use the washer and dryer plenty in the basement.
We had our two kids and they brought 3 friends (3 15yo boys and 2 12yo girls). On the property just steps from the main house, are the outbuildings or cottages. It was perfect for the kids. They are basically right on the bay, and there's a great firepit in between them, that was the evening meeting place/hangout. The cottages have 2 and 3 smaller bedrooms, a central living area with couches and kitchenettes. Each has it's own full bathroom and nice showers. The kids loved having their "own" spaces. They had snacks in their kitchens and waters loaded in their fridges. They could stay up late and not bother the adults. It couldn't have worked out any better. They even used the last building if someone wanted to go to bed earlier than the rest of the group. It also had its own shower, 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms.
There are picnic tables to hangout outside, the deck of the larger cottage is nice and has some deck wicker furniture (cushions in the shed) to sit out at. The bay is literally right there, and when the tide is in, you can go in the water or use the kayaks, etc. When the tide is out, you cans see tons of little crabs, etc but there's no water at low tide.
You can walk to all the downtown restaurants of wellfleet. We opted to drive to the ocean beaches bc it's about a 3mile walk or bike ride but only a 5min car ride. Got a beach sticker for the week from town of wellfleet online.
This property worked out better than we could have expected. It was great for our group and we could have easily added more adults or kids. Thank you very much for welcoming us to your place and making it so easy. Hope to come back again soon.
In 2014 family and friends, 21 in number, gathered to celebrate my three score years and ten; five years later a smaller but no less enthusiastic number, gathered at The Moorings for a somewhat less significant milestone.
Wanting to make sure that our days would be available, I booked well ahead!
As before, we had a fabulous time: whale watching from Provincetown, and a subsequent visit to the rest of the town; a day on Nantucket, enticed by the bright coloured clothing at Murray's Toggery, delicious lunch at The Whale ( in the courtyard) and , of course the museums; the Great Island walk (we got right to the end!) and a morning at First Encounter beach followed bya picnic at Fort Hill; swimming at the Long Pond and dinner locally at The Pearl, Mac's Shack and the Bookstore; tempting galleries in Wellfleet and spectacular views from the house across Duck Creek. We admired the updating of the harbour wall, to include benches and a small stage and the local theatre was in full swing. Cape Cod has always been special to the family, and the experience at April's lovely Moorings adds yet more memories to our collection.
We did water the flower baskets and left them alive!
Thank you, April, Maybe 2024?
I have spent summers in Wellfleet since I was a young child. I always admired The Moorings and when I had the chance to purchase it as an adult, I jumped on the opportunity! We have had so many gatherings of friends and family. It is the perfect gathering spot in the best location in Wellfleet. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.
Walk to all the local restaurants and bars. Walk to the pier to enjoy a meal or ice cream with a view of the Wellfleet Harbor. Walk to and swim at Mayo Beach. Walk to the Tennis Courts and Recreation Center. Walk to the center of town for shopping, restaurants and art galleries. Close proximity (quick drive or bike ride) to the ocean beaches and kettle ponds. 20 minutes to Provincetown. Main house and cottages set up allows multiple families and friends to share a vacation property but have their own space at the same time. Large central yard to gather for meals or chilling by the fire pit.