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The Rugosa Guest House

3.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful moments in the garden setting of The Rugosa Guest House, where lush greenery surrounds the seasonal pool and comfortable loungers

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The garden at The Rugosa Guest House offers a tranquil escape with sunny loungers by the seasonal pool. Free WiFi extends throughout this smoke-free property, ensuring relaxation comes naturally. Previous guests consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Pool View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 440 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cottage, Accessible, Jetted Tub | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cottage, Accessible, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
  • 460 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Eastham is home to The Rugosa Guest House. The Three Sisters Lighthouses and Nauset Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf and Edward Penniman House and Barn are also worth visiting.
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4885 US-6, Eastham, MA, 02642

What's nearby

  • Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Campground Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cooks Brook Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wellfleet Shellfish Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Red Barn Pizza & More - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Caroline's Bar And Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Rugosa Guest House

Guesthouse near Cape Cod Beaches
A terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at The Rugosa Guest House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 20-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

The Rugosa
The Rugosa Guest House Eastham
The Rugosa Guest House Guesthouse
The Rugosa Guest House Guesthouse Eastham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rugosa Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rugosa Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Rugosa Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Rugosa Guest House located?

Situated in Eastham, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf and Buttonbush Trail. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Campground Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Rugosa Guest House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very eclectic property with beautiful and unique furnishings. The concept of a guest house with full kitchen access, great inground pool, relaxing patio and garden seating and convenient both to Wellfleet to Brewster make this our new destination on the Cape
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful,magical time celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. The Guest House is beautiful and the fact that it is dog friendly was also a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun, quirky, comfortable. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved our visit! definitely recommend our room was clean and warm (we came in april) and access to the kitchen made our stay so nice!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you stay at a regular hotel or inn I feel safe and quiet but not inspired or fun. Rugosa has fun in its soul. Our room had curated art and just beautiful stuff. It was like walking into the mind of an artist--expressive and non-judgemental--I felt like I was in my home. Sure, there is a kitchen, good coffee, beautiful grounds and pets are welcome--but the soul of Rugosa is art and love. Thanks Joey and Luna.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the perks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outdoor paces and firepit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location on the Cape with access to PTown, beaches, & parks. The guest house has multiple rooms and shared living spaces. Everything is decorated tastefully; we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and super friendly staff. I just wish I would’ve had time to stay for more than the one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Very clean, friendly staff, close to everything the cape offers. Will stay here again on the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay!

I had a most relaxing time. The atmosphere and the ambiance was much to my liking. Excellent job!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun, eclectic vibe with lots of interesting art. Access to a shared kitchen was convenient for a quick meal and to heat up leftovers. First experience with contactless arrival and it all worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second time staying here and we loved it! We will definitely be back. The service is always wonderful and everyone is so accommodating. It’s also in a great area near quite a few restaurants, beaches, and stores. I would definitely recommend people stay here even if it’s just for a night if they get the chance!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a charming place to stay! The staff was extremely friendly, helpful in recommendations and attentive. Peaceful and home feel with lots to look at within the house (art). Extremely clean!!!! Loved my stay.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed the last week of February 2024, and had room 7 and absolutely loved it. The room wasn't quite ready when we arrived, but after a text exchange with the owner it was quickly taken care of. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING. My new favorite place.

This was one of THE COOLEST places I have ever stayed. I can’t wait to come back. I just loved everything about it. The entire place is covered in art. The bar area was my absolute favorite. My girlfriend and I hung out on the couch playing board games while admiring the never-ending art in the room. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were just there for one night after the Wellfleet Oyster Festival. Off season, we were one of 2-3 rooms. We were surprised with a free upgrade to the Captains Quarters. Big room with 4-poster bed and in-room jacuzzi. Very cool building inside and out. Lovely place, tons of original artwork everywhere, relaxed with morning coffee in the sunny living room among the artwork, sculptures, plants, high beams and leather couches. Our kind of place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the set up with the sitting areas and it was nice. It was a little cooler in the room as the air conditioner was not taken out. It was hard to keep it at the temperature that we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rugosa house was a nice place to stay for the week. It was convenient to have a full kitchen available to use. Having coffee available 24/7 was great! The room was fairly comfortable and everything worked, although the bathroom was quite dated. It was very close to Nauset Light Beach, the bike path, and lots of restaurants and shops. The owner is a nice young man. It’s a funky place with tons of original art on display. Oh, and it’s dog friendly! If you’re looking for a cookie cutter hotel, this is not it! Great place to stay for a week on the Cape!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Saivivek

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the outlook this hotel looks artistic and have a good taste in the decor and landscaping. However, cleanliness inside the rooms need to be improved. We had to deal with spider webs and a dirty hot tub. I had to fill and drain the hot tub multiple time, and wipe the tub with a towel to remove the dirt. Although we had issues with cleanliness, I do not want to knock off the stars but this is something it can be improved for the future guests. Another thing to note is front desk is not available throughout the stay and the number they asked us to reach out goes straight to voicemail and it was full.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable stay with beautiful decor!

I really enjoyed my stay at the Rugosa Guest House and would probably stay there again! I truly felt like a guest in a house instead of staying at a b&b or hotel. My room was nice and cool and the perfect size for just me. The entire home is decorated in such a beautiful and vibrant way there is something interesting to look at the whole short walk from your car to your room. The only thing I would suggest is finding a way to make the doors a little more quiet when they shut. I think I only ran into two other people enjoying their stay while I was there, and the only time I could hear anyone was when they were shutting their doors for the night. I couldn’t even hear them come in or when walking through the hallway so I know they were being quiet, I just think the doors to our rooms are normal doors and not really designed to shut particularly quietly. I really thought Rugosa was a special place to stay while on vacation though! Very enjoyable overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience!!! No sleep because of party noise. A toilet that couldn’t flush feces. Bug bites from? …bedbugs? An owner refusing to take responsibility. Late October stay was off-season, with no staff present. It looked like a decent place with lots of common areas. I went to sleep at 11:30pm with all quiet. Sometime after 2am loud music & voices began. We hoped it would stop but by 5:30am I was furious and went to see what was going on. The jukebox in the main room was blasting. I saw 8 people with likely more partying. Back in my room I sent a text at 6am. A few minutes later I heard people saying things indicating they had been told to stop, and within minutes everything was quiet. It seemed to me the owner had contacted them. At 9am the owner responded to me for the first time with a bunch of defensive sounding responses. Very off putting. In addition to the all night party, the toilet in our room would not properly flush down feces. There were signs trying to give instruction on how to flush, but nothing worked. His response was “The property is from 1751… there old plumbing which is why we have signs”. To add to this misery, my wife received three bug bites that night. After researching they look like bedbug bites. I asked for a refund numerous times and the owner didn’t acknowledge my request. I emailed later with no response. Hence this review.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golden Girls Birthday Getaway

We were a party of three seniors celebrating two birthdays for the weekend. I found The Rugosa Guest House on line and we were all pleasantly surprised. At first sight it’s a little eccentric but in a whimsical way. Joey greeted us upon our arrival and couldn’t have been more helpful. We booked a 2 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath suite (but could have done without the jacuzzi next to the king size bed :>)). Our rooms were very clean and provided ample fresh linens. Our suite was very comfortable….including the beds! We also had a small balcony which overlooked the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

tanya v

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect get away!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025