We just returned from a magical week in Wellfleet. Evermore Cottage was perfect, even better than the photos and description. "Cottage" does not do it justice. This is a recently rebuilt, very well designed home -- in the ideal location between Wellfleet Harbor and Grand Island. You are close to Wellfleet Pier, the restaurants and market (but not too close) and hiking trails on Grand Island are just a couple of minutes in the other direction. You can launch your kayaks right from the beach in front; stairs lead down to the sand and water.
The house has two levels, which is great for a family or a group of friends. There is a large bedroom, bath, kitchen and dining room upstairs -- with windows all around, and a deck with magnificent views. Downstairs there are a nice bedroom, two bunk beds and a bath with another deck and more amazing views, plus a little deck perched right at the edge of the bluff, looking over the water. (The perfect spot for a romantic dinner, glass of wine, or to just read a book.)
My wife and I were there by ourselves, and loved it -- so Evermore is also perfect for just two.
Unlike some of the other homes we've rented on the Cape, Evermore also feels private and peaceful. You are not ten feet from a house on the left and right, with other kids (and parents) screaming at each other. (Yep, we've been there!)
The full kitchen is great if you want to cook. My wife is a master chef and we bought excellent tuna, sword and scallops at Mac's fish market on the pier. The Wellfleet Market and Hatch's market across the street have everything else. So if you would like to cook a nice meal or two at "home", no problem.
We highly recommend hiking and kayaking around Great Island. There are two basic hiking routes around Great Island -- (a) the 'marsh side', which is beautiful but includes a long stretch through loose sand, and (b) the 'bay side', which faces the wind and waves. The Bay side is better for small kids, elders and an easier walk, particularly as the tide is going out, because the sand if firmer and easier to walk on. Kayaking around the Great Island marsh and the Wellfleet harbor area is also not-to-be-missed. If you will be a first-timer, the Bay side location is sheltered and the perfect place to start. For everyone, there is much natural wonder you can see if you glide up quietly on a kayak, close to the shore. (Jack's is best for kayak rentals: www.jacksboatrental.com )
Enjoy! Mark