SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY, WALK TO PRIVATE TRU-HAVEN BEACH: Down a private road and surrounded by pine and oak woodlands, this post modern interpretation of a New England salt box cottage is located in a very quiet bayside neighborhood. With cathedral ceilings, the living and dining rooms are combined in an open concept which leads out to brand new post and beam covered screened porch and expansive deck. The porch / deck feature two additional dining tables, a sectional seating area, gas grill and staircase leading down to the yard. Surrounded by pine and oak trees, the outdoors areas feel very secluded. The sunny kitchen has maple cabinets and is fully equipped. Up 1/2 flight are two bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and a full bath. Up a three step ship's ladder from one of the upper bedrooms, there's a small private study/office loft overlooking the living room. Down 1/2 flight are another two bedrooms and brand new full bath with large custom shower, Down another 1/2 flight is a spacious den with tv, stereo, mud room and walk-out slider to outdoor shower, picnic table and charcoal grill. Walk down gravel road (7 minutes) to private association beach. Tru-Haven Beach (on Cape Cod Bay) is an easy walk down to the end of Parker Drive. It's a perfect spot for swimming, reading, relaxing with the family and watching the sunset dip below the tip of Long Point. Children will especially enjoy exploring this beach at low tide. Consider returning for cocktails and a beach fire in the evening. The view/lights of Provincetown will provide a beautiful backdrop. Via car or bike, you'll discover a spectacular selection of ocean beaches (Coast Guard, Longnook and Ballston) and National Seashore trails in Truro. We also have some lovely fresh water ponds near the Truro/Wellfleet town line. Two of our favorites are Ryder and Great Ponds. Explore the charming old streets of Provincetown (15 minutes by car), you'll find a wonderful selection of restaurants, shops, art galleries and nightclubs. If you don't want to drive, flag down and catch the shuttle bus at the end of our street on Route 6 (check the frequent schedule posted by the front door). Be sure to also check out the quaint village of Wellfleet. You'll find great shops, galleries, restaurants, a classic fish pier, professional stage company and vintage drive-in movie theater. Rentals are from Saturday to Saturday only. Sorry, no pets are allowed. Please plan to take your trash and recyclables to the Truro Transfer Station (located just south of the Truro Center exit off Route 6). You can purchase a one week permit for $25.00. Permits applications may be completed online through the Town of Truro website: https://www.truro-ma.gov/public-works-transfer-station/news/license-plate-recognition-at-transfer-station (self-serve kiosks are also available for online permitting at Truro Town Hall and the Truro Community Center. Please be prepared to upload required documents (you'll need a copy of the rental agreement) and to pay by MasterCard/ VISA to complete online transactions. In-person applications will be made available June -Sept at the Truro Beach Office. The transfer station has as a quirky swap shop which is worth checking out. Our private Tru-Haven association beach is a leisurely seven minute walk from the cottage (free for all guests). You can pay a daily fee to use the following nearby ocean beaches: Head of the Meadow, Race Point and Herring Cove. If you'd like to park and use the Truro town beaches (Ballston, Longnook, Coast Guard, etc), you'll have to purchase a weekly beach sticker ($50 fee). Beach stickers can be purchased at the Truro Beach Office located in North Truro Center. All Truro town beaches have free parking after 4:00 pm. Please visit: https://www.truro-ma.gov/truro-beach-office for more information.