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Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.

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Welcome to Newcomb Hill
Enter an architectural gem surrounded by gardens and woods.
Welcome garden.
Soaring ceilings and skylights in the sun-filled living room.
The all glass screened-in dining room is like eating in a treehouse.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wellfleet, MA
  • Place, Wellfleet Preservation Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5/Library

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.

Enjoy your next Wellfleet vacation in a luxurious modernist home, perched up Newcomb Hill, near town and beaches. Designed by Alan Dodge, it is open, filled with windows and light, masterfully geometric, and blends beautifully into the surrounding woods. You enter to a great room decorated with a midcentury, non-fussy sensibility. The kitchen is open, fully equipped, and lends itself perfectly to group cooking and cocktails. Eat your meals in the spectacular screened-in dining room. Outside there are wrap-around decks, a Weber gas grill, and two flagstone patios with flower gardens and a running koi pond. And best of all, the outdoor shower is set away from the house and gives you a sense of communing with nature while still affording privacy. There is a comfortable den with a flat screen tv, apple streaming box, and blue ray player. The house is stocked with books, games, puzzles and movies as well as WIFI, washer-dryer, beach chairs, and a top-of-the-line sound system. A two person kayak is available for your use. The house is fully air conditioned.

The house has five bedrooms, each with access to outdoor space. Three have queen size beds and one can be configured as two twins or one king bed. A library off the great room can be transformed into a fifth bedroom, with a very comfortable deluxe queen size inflatable mattress or two portable cots. The unique design of the house allows for privacy in each bedroom. Each room has a desk for those who may need to work during their stay.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a 7 night minimum stay and check in/out is on Saturdays only.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 C0124503180

About the area

Wellfleet

Located in Wellfleet, this holiday home is by the sea. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Jobi Pottery and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Wellfleet, MA

What's nearby

  • Wellfleet Public Library - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wellfleet Preservation Hall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mayo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Powers Landing Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Block & Tackle Smokehouse and Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Briar Lane Jams And Jellies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moby Dick’s - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation. on 15 May 2026 start from AU$1,276, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, Air Conditioned Modernist Gem: Ideal for multi-generational vacation. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wellfleet Public Library, Wellfleet Preservation Hall and Cape Cod Beaches. Mayo Beach and Powers Landing Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful house! Roomy, clean, well-stocked kitchen. Three generations thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would consider renting it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We had a great stay at this beautiful house in Wellfleet. It's the perfect place for a larger group. It's conveniently located to town, but in a very attractive and quiet spot. The owners were terrific in their communications. A+!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

For the second year in a row, this has been a wonderful house for 3 generations of our family. There are common spaces to gather, indoors and outdoors, and also private spaces for individuals and families .
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Property is beautifully designed, Japanese inspired, modernist. Very comfortable for our party of 7 older and younger adults. Quiet but close to Wellfleet and the delight of ponds and beaches. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family friendly vacation

This property has lots of room for people to gather and visit. The backyard deck and patio are fabulous. The owners were so kind and generous. They freely allow use of their home and its contents. We used a lot of their suggestions and loved all that Wellfleet and their home had to offer. We had a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Vacation House

This is a beautiful home in a lovely setting--a quick walk to town, a bay beach and near ponds and the ocean beaches. Most striking was how well equipped and comfortable this house is for a multi-generational family. There are large rooms for being together and spaces for quiet time as well. The owners clearly love this house and are eager to be helpful in any way. Our family hopes to return next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecile S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent vacation in a beautiful setting

The Alter’s home was spacious, with enough bedrooms to accommodate our family of 8 (5 adults and 3 children). The setting was beautiful with decks on each level to view the gardens, koi pond, and simply to relax. The children loved the outdoor shower and exploring the gardens. The home is near numerous ponds, beaches, restaurants, and the town of Wellfleet. The Alters were always available by phone or text to answer our questions and were exceptionally accommodating to our specific needs. They were wonderful hosts. I would gladly return to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Woodsy Wellfleet home

Three generations of my family gathered at this home for a late June week. The house was spacious and comfortable, with wraparound decks that provide little sitting nooks outside each bedrooms and one big outdoor eating patio. There were 3 comfortable adult bedrooms, and kids all did well on the pullout couch or cots. Kitchen is well-stocked and easy to work in. And the outdoor shower is such a treat! Location felt private with space for kids to explore, but it was so easy to pop into town when we wanted to. The hosts were warm and responsive from the first interaction. We couldn't have found a better spot to relax with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat in Wellfleet

Peaceful & inspirational, contemporary & comfortable, large yet cozy this rambling multi-level home is a Wellfleet gem. Gwen & Steven’s home provided the perfect setting for our three generations of family to relax, reacquaint & reset. The architecture is creative & unique while the interior is lovely & filled with comfy modern furniture & bounart. Outside, where the house blends seamlessly with the terrain, the gardens, towering pines & babbling frog ponds soothe & enchant. The walk to town is about a mile & perhaps challenging for those with mobility concerns. Otherwise opportunities for walking & running & cycling abound. There is also a kayak available at nearby Gull Pond. If a Wellfleet holiday is in your plans don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this treasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Tasteful & Peaceful

Open, airy, beautiful vacation house, tastefully decorated, with several nice features that put it over the top: really well-stocked and organized kitchen; a screened-in dining area that gives you the feeling of eating outdoors; cozy decks off the primary bedrooms (in addition to ample patio and deck space on 2 levels); modern A/C units; comfortable beds and furniture. Unlike many houses for rent, this one is extremely well maintained -- usually there's a broken screen that lets the bugs in, or some plumbing issue. NOT here! Clearly the owners are on top of everything. And both of them couldn't be easier, more pleasant or responsive! We will surely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy S.

Spacious & comfortable!

Gwen and Steve's home was a great choice for our Wellfleet vacation (4 adults and 6 teens). The living room and dining porch provided "together" spaces, while the bedrooms, multiple decks and other nooks & crannies allowed for alone time. The weather during our stay was uncharacteristically hot & humid, and the house's high-quality air conditioning was an absolute lifesaver! Likewise, we certainly made extensive use of the ZEN outdoor shower, our very favorite thing about a stay in Wellfleet. The outdoor shower at this property is a vacation unto itself! The quiet, woodsy location gives guests easy (driving) access to all of Wellfleet: ocean beaches, bay beaches, ponds, town and harbor. Every convenience is provided in this home. Our group enjoys cooking; my litmus test for a house rental is whether the kitchen is equipped with a salad spinner. When I saw one in the cupboard, I knew that we had made a great choice. Lastly, the Alters were exceptional hosts. Of course they were not present during our stay, but they were available by phone/text when and if needed. The only shortcoming of this rental property is that it does not have a water view, nor is it within walking distance of a beach. But it truly wins in all other areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wellfleet gem

Steve and Gwen’s house gave us the space and comfort to have a memorable week together with our adult children and our grandchildren. The house, the gardens, the outdoor shower, the screen porch/dining room were all perfect. And Steve and Gwen were very helpful both before arrival and during our stay. We continue to savor our memories of a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended family trip

This was perfect for our extended family, plenty of public and private spaces for everyone. Extremely well equipped. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

This is a lovely property inside and out. The grounds are especially lovely. The house is spacious and well-equipped. Lots of room to spread out and relax. I would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Wellfleet

The Alter’s are gracious, thoughtful hosts. They readily provided us with a guide to the area and welcomed us with a bottle of wine. Their gorgeous house is surrounded by trees and flowers. The deck is a lovely place to read. The open kitchen/living room is bright and comfortable with mid-century modern accents. The bedrooms are comfortable. The outdoor shower is delightful. We throughly enjoyed our time in this tranquil setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and wonderful neighborhood.

The house was perfect for our extended family--plenty of room and privacy for everyone. We also loved the easy access to nature trails and bike paths, and we made use of the owners' kayak on Gull Pond. All in all, a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CapeCod Reunion 2019

What a perfect setting for our family gathering! Lots of space and opportunities for mingling, sharing meals and conversation. The screened in porch was a fantastic addition to the space in the main house and everyone appreciated the privacy of the bedroom suites. Would rent again- Evelyn
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A Perfect Wellfleet Retreat

The house was lovely inside and out. It was roomy and comfortable and situated in a quiet area - a perfect place to relax. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

The heart of Wellfleet

This was our second time staying at the house and what a pleasure! Our family had a new experience of Wellfleet with this house. A huge kitchen with everything you could need to cook, a large screened in dining room, and a deck with propane grill.So much space for us to spread out and be comfortable. We went to the pond or bay every day and made use of the outdoor shower and the laundry room (a huge plus since we are a big group). Each bedroom has a private porch and is separated from the others for privacy and has AC. Secluded enough so that you can't see or hear the neighbors but close enough to get to everything in town, the pier, etc. Really the house is a dream. Thank you to Steven and Gwen for opening up your home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

gail h.

fantastic family or couples vacation

We were there with a few couples and everyone had accommodations and space to be part of the group and also separate when privacy was desired. Kitchen is well equipped for high end preparations of meals. Views are fantastic and again private from every room. Plenty of room for relaxing exercising. Also a great location- near bike routes and easy to get to water sources (ponds, ocean and bay) and shopping. An overall wonderful experience.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

A perfect house for an extended family

This is a beautiful house in perfect condition. There is a wonderful view from every room. This is the right house for an extended family with both lots of privacy and lots of space to be all together. If you like to cook and have big family dinners this is the place for you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Terrific home for family reunion! Great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this lovely home. It boasts a delightful, airy great room, terrific for conversations and hanging out. The dining room is a glassed in porch with plenty of screens and is a particularly nice spot to sit in during evenings. The home's central location made trips to town, beaches, ponds and golf convenient and quick. Add in a well appointed kitchen and comfortable beds and you can see why this modern gem worked beautifully for our family reunion.

About the host

Hosted by Gwen and Steven Alter

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We live in New York City and have enjoyed summers in Wellfleet with family and friends for over 25 years. It has truly become a second home for us.

Why they chose this property

We too were renters in Wellfleet for over 20 summers so we know what you want and need to make your vacation carefree. One of our favorite Wellfleet activities was house shopping, knowing that one day we would take the plunge when we found the perfect spot. This house had just what we wanted: a beautiful private setting, spacious areas indoors and out, non-traditional design, and close to all that Wellfleet has to offer without having to drive on Route 6 (an August blessing!)

What makes this property unique

We loved the modernist design: Each room is light and airy, and has a unique geometric configuration. The house is on several levels so that each room is very private. We love hosting our friends and family and this house lends itself perfectly to group gatherings. This house is great for multi-generational vacations.

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