About Surf Side Cottages
Welcome to Surf Side Cottages, where we are committed to offering you a comfortable and unforgettable vacation. Our journey began as Surf Side Colony in the late 1940s, featuring a community of beachfront cottages in South Wellfleet. Over the years, the cottages have been curated and updated, ready to welcome you to a delightful stay by the ocean.
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We believe that a truly memorable vacation means our guests are satisfied with every aspect of their experience. Every year our renters come back to enjoy the beautiful beaches, serene nature trails, and amazing restaurants that showcase fresh seafood. Returning visitors have found a second home at Surf Side Cottages, cultivating a warm and welcoming community. We hope you will soon become a cherished part of the Surf Side family.
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Enjoy your stay!
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Tom Lovelette
Owner
Surfside Cottages
Policies
Check In/Check Out Times
Check in time is at 4:00 PM. Check out time is at 10:00 AM. We apologize, but we are unable to offer early check in.
Smoking Policy
There is no smoking allowed in any of the cottages.
Quiet Hours Policy
Quiet hours are between 10:00pm and 8:00am.
Pet Policy
One pet is allowed for an additional fee of $100.00, plus tax, per week. Two pets are allowed for an additional fee of $165.00 plus tax, per week. Advanced notice required. Pet owner must agree to pick up and clean after the dogs and cats, honor the town's leash laws and to minimize disturbing the neighbors due to excessive barking. Please note that not all of our cottage options allow pets. Those that do are specified in the amenities on the separate cottage pages.
Cleaning Policy
Guests are expected to leave the cottage in the same condition as when they arrived. Cleaning guidelines are posted on the refrigerator and cleaning supplies are provided in the cottage for you.
Payment Policy
50% of the total amount is due at the time of reservation.
The remaining amount is to be paid 30 days before arrival.
State occupancy tax is collected and may vary dependent on cottage.
Taxes and Fees
Besides the rent, there is a 14.45% or 17.45% state occupancy tax to be collected. We also collect a refundable $200.00 cleaning/security deposit but aside from that, there are no other fees involved with staying at this cottage.
Cancellation Policy
85% of prepayments made are refundable when cancellation is made 30 day(s) before arrival or earlier. Cancellations made after this period are non-refundable.
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Reservations are considered commitments for the full-time period requested. Deposits are viewed by cottage owners as security against vacancies caused by cancellations or date changes.
If you must cancel a reservation, your deposit will be refunded (minus a cancellation fee equal to 15% of the total rent amount) as soon as the cottage is re-rented for that reservation period and the next renter's deposit is received. If the cottage is not re-rented for the same reservation period, the deposit is forfeited.
We understand that there are many legitimate reasons to have to cancel a reservation, some personal, some tragic and some are just unavoidable. If you cannot risk forfeiting your deposit, we would suggest "Trip Cancellation Insurance."
Sorry, no refunds are given for early departures.