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A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge

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A view of the tennis court and house
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A shed used for horses until ten years ago that's   below the house
A view of the dinning room table that seats twelve and the living room beyond

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Truro, MA
  • Place, Pamet River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Truro Historical Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge

This beautiful and spacious house on a meadow's edge in Truro is on the boundary of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Equidistant from ocean beaches and Cape Cod Bay in what is unquestionably the Cape's least developed township, the multi acre property features a hard-surfaced tennis court and out-the-door access to woodland hiking trails and rural biking paths. Provincetown with its art galleries, wide range of restaurants, very lively nightlife and access to undeveloped dune lands is seven miles to the north, and the picturesque township of Wellfleet is five miles to the south. Our family is the fourth generation that has ties to the property. We come out every year with enthusiasm to work on the house and look forward to sharing it with others who will enjoy being there as much as we do. Outside the busy summer months, the house and property have been used on a number of occasions as a pleasant and affordable setting for outdoor weddings, as well as at times during the off season for family reunions and other special events. Nearly all of the family groups who come during the core summer weeks between July 4 and Labor Day are people who have ongoing ties to the house, although the house is often used at other times of the year as you will see when looking at the calendar. Because the house is of exceptionally high quality, it's not at all suitable for groups of folks who are looking for someplace that's to be used for large parties. A turnover cleaning fee of $410 is added to the cost of stays.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not leave a dog alone in the house! On rare occasions, dogs have scratched frantically at doors. Please get in touch for details.
Please be sure to place all recyclables in special labeled bin below the kitchen and please don't add trash to this bin.
Please be sure to empty the refrigerator and place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 C0075493000

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Jobi Pottery and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill are also worth visiting.
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Truro, MA

What's nearby

  • Jobi Pottery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pamet River - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Truro Historical Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Millian’s Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Briar Lane Jams And Jellies - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge on 14 Apr 2026 start from AU$651, 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 A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is A Lovely Home and Spacious Property On Meadow's Edge located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Jobi Pottery and Pamet River. Truro Historical Museum and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laury P.

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

wonderful trip

it was a wonderful stay The host was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

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

Great place for a family

This is a great house - lots of land, tennis court with pickleball as well, convenient washer and dryer, well equipped kitchen, etc., etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you Kent for coming to our house, and your favorable review. There were definitely a few glitches of the kind we will fix when coming to the house for a two week stay on Tuesday... some of them avoidable. Apologies. And best wishes to you all for the summer that has barely started, Ben and Anne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Truro house, which is an attestment to our appreciation of all the house has to offer. (See review from 9/26/24) We plan to return again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thanks Sid for your nicely worded review of the house and your stay. And yes, the week of August 22 to 29 next summer has been reserved. Out here in Wyoming, the skies are smoky and the overnight lows are dropping into the mid forties. Oh well...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Great escape

Lovely spacious family home on private beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thanks Amy for your comments!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

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

Amazing home!

Best home we have ever rented! So cosy and comfortable. The tennis court is fabulous. We will rent again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Family Trip

We have loved Truro for years. This house is on a wonderful cul de sac with lovely gardens and older homes. The house has plenty of space for us. Four adults and three young children. The kitchen was great too cool in and had plenty of equipment. We look forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you Dan for your positive review. If you decide to return next summer, please always feel free to get in touch. Best wishes for now, Ben
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year at this lovely property in Truro and it was just as magical as last year. We had ample room for 2 grandparents, 2 grandchildren (8 & 12), and 6 adults. The tennis was great; the stars were amazing; the seafood boulabaise in the dining room that seated all 10 of us was perfect. The house was spotless and Ben and Anne were extraordinarily responsive and caring. The beaches, both bayside and ocean were close and beautiful. The hurricane kicked up fantastic (to look at) surf and we went swimming in the nearby pond and bay. Several family members went biking on the rail trail and at Head of the Meadow trail. There's so much in the area to do- not to mention hanging out in the hammock.
big surf from the hurricane at Ballston Beach
back at base!
at the pond
Farmers Market on Monday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you Betsy for making the time to compose such a thoughtful and nice review of your stay in the Truro house It's very much appreciated. And we're happy to hear that you've found the fresh water kettle ponds close by. This hasn't happened before, but all the weeks of next summer from Saturday, June 27 to Saturday, August 29 have already been reserved by mostly returning guests with the exception of the weeks from June 20 to 27 and August 15 to 22. It's unreasonable to ask anyone to think so far ahead but please let us if you'd like to tentatively put a hold on one of those weeks (or others outside of these time frames). Best wishes and thanks again, Ben and Anne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

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

Beautiful!

This is an amazing property, in a magical location. It was large enough for 8 adults and 2 children to have space and peace both inside and outside. The tennis court is great, and the hiking trail is right by the house. Bay and ocean beaches are very close. Comfortable beds, very clean, and very responsive owners. And the night sky is dark and filled with stars.We all hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thanks Betsy very much for your kind words! Because the house is so entwined with our memories of summer and family, it’s lovely to hear and feel that the house is as welcoming to others as it always has been for us. Very best wishes, Ben and Anne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Perfection

Everything was as advertised or better! Daily walks through the woods kept us well exercised. The kitchen is amazingly well equipped with just about any spice or oil you might need. Pots, pans, dishes, utensils - you name it - it was there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you Linda for taking the time to submit a review. The kitchen has always been for us one of most loved and coziest rooms in the house. It's lovely to know that it's enjoyed by others! Best wishes for the summer and beyond, Ben
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Another fantastic vacation in Truro!

This was our family’s second time in this beautiful home. We love it - for the last two holiday seasons we have taken the family up to relax, walk on the beaches, see the sunsets and sunrises and eat lobster. This house is the perfect base. Ideally located about 15 mins from Provincetown but tucked away right on the border of walking trails at the National Seashore. Hard to beat the locations. Extra bonus this year was a newly installed tennis and pickle ball court. We all played and had so much fun. We hope to be back again soon!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Thank you Lisa for writing affirmatively about your stay in our family house at the end of Hatch Road. I’m still relieved that we didn’t have to more to fix the dishwasher. Best wishes to you all in the new year and thanks again for returning to the house this year, Ben and Anne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Believe the Reviews!

This is a great house for a family vacation. We maxed it out with 10 family members and we never felt cramped; there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The tennis court is one of the nicest courts I have ever stepped on and was a big hit with our younger crowd. If you love the Lower Cape you can't beat the location, especially with not having to make the dreaded left turn onto Route 6 thanks to the Pamet Roads intersection. The view across the meadow during the evening was simply amazing. A totally peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thanks Steve for your very nice comments about your stay, at the house and tennis court. We also very much enjoy the meadow views from the house. Lots of cutting away saplings is involved, but 50 years ago it was typical of Truro landscapes when one could see all the way over to the town hall and Congregational Church. Best wishes to you all, Ben and Anne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

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

Old Cape Cod Lives On!

Ben Read's historic home in Truro is a taste of the old Cape. If you decide to rent, you'll get the whole story of the house, which borders on the protected National Seashore park. After a 22-year hiatus from Truro, my wife and I brought our college age kids and my wife's sister's family for a week of beach, dining, hiking and more. This house turned out to be the perfect home base for those who love the lower Cape. It's quiet and private yet conveniently located to everything, from the Wellfleet Drive In up to Provincetown. The refinished tennis court (with pickle ball stripes) is a wonderful bonus. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Thank you Jim for your very nice comments about the Hatch Road house. Truro is still so very rural feeling and we will as a family hopefully our ties to the community and its landscapes for many years to come. Best wishes, Ben
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Extraordinary beauty and peace

Our post-Christmas visit to this magnificent property could not have been better. We were looking for a quiet haven, close to hiking and beaches but still close enough to P'town to enjoy the food and shopping. This was the perfect property. The house is located right on the edge of the Cape Cod National Park and a beautiful wooded path takes you on glorious walks. We even followed paths from our house to the ocean -- to Ballston Beach -- totally secluded this time of year and magical. The house is beautifully and carefully appointed -- it is wonderfully welcoming. The kitchen is also well equipped so we were able to cook meals for the family. Ben was incredibly prompt with all communications. We hope to return often
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2022
Thanks Lisa for your generous and warm review of your stay in Truro. I'm impressed and happy you found the elusive footpaths on the east side of Route 6 that go out to the coastline. We do this on occasion by first walking to the back of the landfill which is not at first all that pretty. It was always said that the dune crest between Ballston and Newcomb Hollow is the highest on the eastern seaboard. We'd have sunrise picnics there when one could drive to there. I've learned since then that the day's sunrise is first visible to those on the eastern seaboard who climb to the top of Cadillac Peak in Maine's Acadia National Park. Best wishes and happy new years, Ben and Anne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sid S.

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

Wonderful property in Truro for family vacation

The listing for this property is accurate. We have stayed in several rentals with our family (6 adults and 4 children) in the Wellfleet/Truro area and this was by far the best. The space is ample enough that we never felt cramped, and with a well maintained tennis court (with pickle ball net and lines), a trail system right behind the house, and beaches within a 5 minute drive or 10 minute bike ride, there was always something to keep everyone occupied. The well equipped kitchen has by far the most storage space/ cabinets that you will ever find in a rental property. Book lovers will appreciate the well developed collection throughout the house. This is a house that has been loved and well maintained by the long time property owners, and their pride in ownership translates to an excellent experience for their renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you Sid very much for your kind words about the house on Hatch Road. It is indeed a very much loved home, and it certainly has been for us a source of enjoyment to open and share it to others. And then too of course there's always more to do when there during the off season, especially in the meadow which harkens back to a time 75 years ago when there was virtually no tree cover at all on the outer Cape.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james m.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

We had a fabulous time at Benjamin's house in truro. There was one small hiccup that Benjamin professionally, thoughtfully and immediately took care of. Everyone one in my family ages 2 through 60, had a great time. We recommend Benjamin and his house without hesitation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Lovely place on the cape!

We really enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous house. Located in a really quiet part of the Cape, near gorgeous beaches and with a lovely backyard--this place is lovely!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2020
Thanks for taking the time to comment on your stay at the Hatch Road house in Truro, Grace. The feeling of Truro is very special indeed! And thanks for your patience when trying to track down the new password. Very best wishes, Ben
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey H.

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

Wonderful way to spend time in the Cape

My friends and family thoroughly enjoyed ending our summer at the cape staying in Ben’s house. Equipped with everything we needed including a tennis court we had an amazing time and hope to visit again soon! Highly recommend staying and renting here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We’ re happy that you could come to the house over the Labor Day weekend. And I am sorry about the towels not being on the beds when you arrived. Being so new to this, please let us know if there’s anything you noticed that would make things at the house more acceptable. Looking ahead, best wishes, Ben
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Wonderful private home stay in Truro

We loved staying in this property in Truro -- there was plenty of space and history imbued throughout home and property. The home has everything you need to enjoy your time on the Cape!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torren B.

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

Wonderful place

I had a great family vacation at this house. It is charming and welcoming. We'll try to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

The "Barn"

Charming house in a lovely pastoral setting. Nice layout for multiple guests with fully stocked kitchen and grill for those that like to cook and enjoy a meal around the large dining room table. Short walk to Truro Center and close to Provincetown and National Seashore beaches. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you James for taking the time to comment on your stay and the house. We're new to Home Away, and are very curious to hear of peoples' impressions. Best wishes, Ben

About the host

Hosted by Benjamin Read

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My wife and I live in Wyoming. I grew up on the east coast and spent every summer on the Cape in a version of this house that had not yet been winterized or modernized. My grandparents owned and lived in the house that's on the other side of the turnaround at the end of Hatch Road. It is at this point my sister and I who share ownership of the house and property.

Why they chose this property

The core areas of the house were originally the schoolhouse for children who grew up in South Truro about two miles away. Built in the 1840s from very sturdy and heavy wooden materials, it was moved to its present location in the early 1900s and at first used as a barn for the owners of an agricultural property. Then in the late 1940s it was remodeled into a summer cottage we always and henceforth called The Barn. Its setting is on the edge of an open meadow that's often used by deer, turkeys and coyotes who one occasionally hears at night. The house and setting have often been described as one of the outer Cape's most beautiful for the feeling of serenity, beauty and warmth felt when there.

What makes this property unique

Truro is by far the least developed of the Cape's townships and to this day retains a welcoming rural character. The Atlantic and bay side beaches require parking permits that are only available to those who own properties and those who are renting or staying in motels within the township. Because of this the beaches are not at all crowded, and they are very beautiful. Various trails behind the house can be used to reach remote stretches of the beaches for those who like to walk and explore one's surroundings.

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