Waterfront~Dog Friendly~ Lieutenant's Lodge

Brought to you by the Heart of Cape Cod, Lieutenant Lodge is a soul-stirring escape on Wellfleet’s Lieutenant Island, where tide and time move slow. This 1927 bluff-top hunting lodge offers panoramic bay views, private beach access, and wraparound porches made for sunset toasts. Kayak through golden marshes, read on the sleeping porch, and wake to seabirds echoing across the flats. Open spring through fall, it’s a timeless haven to breathe deep and fall in love with the Cape all over again.

I respect the autonomy of my guests and can easily be reached by facetime, email, text, carrier pigeon, smoke signal, or yodeling. Communication with guests is important to us. Please be sure you have app notifications turned on for your phone as this will be our means of communicating with you before, during, and after your stay. Our digital guidebooks contain directions, instructions, and access information. It is your responsibility to review this information prior to arrival.

We love our neighbors! The neighborhood is quiet, picturesque, peaceful, and surrounded by water and nature, perfect for beach walks, kayaking, and hiking.

The door code access information is sent upon booking confirmation in the digital house manual

Brought to you by the Heart of Cape Cod, Lieutenant Lodge is a rare and remarkable escape on Wellfleet’s Lieutenant Island—where tidal rhythms guide your day, bird calls echo through the salt marsh, and sunsets set the bay ablaze in color.

Originally built in 1927 as a hunting lodge, this historic home now welcomes guests with rustic charm, coastal elegance, and front-row seats to one of the Cape’s most protected and peaceful landscapes. Cross the one-lane wooden bridge and enter a slower world, where winding causeways, sweeping marshes, and hidden beaches feel like a page from another time.

Perched on a bluff above the bay, the lodge offers panoramic views and direct access to Hidden Beach below. Each day unfolds with quiet wonder—coffee on the porch as herons glide across the tidal flats, a slow paddle through golden reeds, or simply sinking into a chair as the sky turns rose and amber. Inside, the home retains its original character with wood beams, vintage touches, and a lived-in warmth that invites you to unplug, unwind, and reconnect.

Whether you're basking in summer sun or wrapped in fall color, Lieutenant Lodge is a place to experience the Cape as it once was—and still is, if you know where to look.

Sleeping Arrangements
• 1 King bed – upstairs master with stunning bay views
• 3 Queen beds – one on main floor, two more tucked upstairs
• 2 Twin daybeds – on the enclosed sleeping porch, perfect for reading, napping, or stargazing naps

Outdoor Highlights
• Wraparound porch with bay views—perfect for morning coffee, sunset wine, or birdwatching with binoculars in hand
• Private path to beach—just steps to sand and gentle waves
• Gas grill and outdoor dining area for laid-back cookouts
• Lounge seating for watching the light shift across the sky
• Seasonal outdoor shower—refreshing after beach walks or kayak paddles
• Kayaks available for guest use at Hidden Beach

Indoor Amenities
• Fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining room for shared meals and storytelling
• Cozy living room and open sleeping porch with vintage details and inviting seating
• Coffee bar with drip coffee maker, French press, kettle, regular and decaf coffee, and assorted teas—all complimentary
• No WiFi by design—hotspots work well for those who need to connect, but the real connection happens offline (your data plans work fine)
• Washer and dryer for guest use
• Bikes available to explore the island and beyond

Comfort & Essentials
• Mini-split air and heat throughout the home
• Ceiling fans and screened windows to invite in the Cape Cod breeze
• One full bathroom on the main floor and one half bath upstairs
• Luxurious linens, duvets, Turkish towel sets, and charcoal-infused bamboo washcloths
• Complimentary eco-conscious bath amenities: sulfate-free shampoo, conditioner, and body wash with no phosphates or microbeads
• Award-winning custom house manual included with each stay, featuring handpicked local experiences and hidden gems

Location Perks
• Set on a bluff with sweeping views of Cape Cod Bay and ever-changing tidal marshes on the other side
• Located on protected Lieutenant Island, part of the Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
• Unplugged, immersive setting—ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking quiet inspiration
• Walking distance to Hidden Beach, Lt Island Beach, or simply your private beach right off your deck and a short drive to Wellfleet’s downtown, galleries, seafood shacks, and ponds
• The island’s wooden bridge occasionally floods during extreme high tides (10+ feet)—a local quirk that invites you to pause, wait, and enjoy the view. Never drive through salt water—tide charts are provided to plan accordingly

Extras Available
• Optional add-ons include Farm Fresh Eggs, Romance Packages, Beach Cabanas, Local Tours, and more—details sent after booking
• Dog-friendly for one well-behaved pup (must be over 1 year old) with a $100 pet fee. No cats, birds, ferrets, hamsters, chocolate Easter bunnies, or pet rocks—just one happy woofer
• Minimum booking age: 25
• Professionally cleaned by a VRMA-award-winning company using detailed checklists and EPA/CDC-approved sanitizing protocols

Booking Notes
• We understand that plans can shift and recommend travel insurance for peace of mind during your Cape Cod getaway
• Airbnb Guest Fee Transparency – We believe in clear pricing. We only set two things: a fair nightly rate and a set cleaning fee (what our professional team charges to reset the home). Airbnb adds its own platform service fee on top of this and collects local taxes. These are not controlled or collected by us

Whether you're a returning Cape visitor or discovering this place for the first time, Lieutenant Lodge offers something rare—a front-row seat to the wild, quiet, endlessly beautiful side of the Cape. It’s not just a stay. It’s a return to rhythm, history, and something deep in your bones that knows how to rest.



We want your arrival and stay to go smoothly! Please keep notifications turned on for the booking platform and check your messages before and during your visit. Your digital guidebook contains directions, access details, and important information about the home. Please review it before arrival and reach out if anything is unclear.

There is no wifi - Guest must use their own data plans to create a wifi hotspot
Wifi hotspots can be rented from library for use during stay
Tides are the rise and fall of ocean water levels that happen every day. They’re caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth’s oceans. The moon’s pull is stronger because it’s closer, and it causes water to bulge out on the side of Earth facing the moon and also on the opposite side.

As Earth rotates, different areas move into these bulges, which is why we get two high tides and two low tides each day. It’s like the ocean is following the moon’s lead in a giant, watery dance.
Please check a tide chart for Wellfleet Harbor (in your guidebook) so that you can plan accordingly.