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The Rugosa Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Cape Cod Beaches

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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
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Pool View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Pool View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Cottage, Accessible, Jetted Tub

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Cottage, Accessible, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

Map
4885 US-6, Eastham, MA, 02642

What's nearby

  • Campground Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nauset Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nauset Light Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sunken Meadow Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nauset Beach - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Red Barn Pizza & More - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wellfleet Shellfish Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪4940 Brickhouse Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Rugosa Guest House

Guest house near Cape Cod National Seashore
A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games 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 property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 20-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards 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 transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 at The Rugosa Guest House?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Rugosa Guest House located?

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

8.8

Eco-friendliness

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful guest house, room and property were lovely and excellent hospitality. Would definitely recommend and would plan a return visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family stayed for a long weekend. It was a great place to stay. We enjoyed the pool and lovely grounds. Lots of outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

isidore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I loved staying here but you need a full time presence on the property to help out with questions and needs. Your go to person didn't answer phone and when it went to voice mail it was always full so I couldnt leave message.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is a joke. Basically someone’s house who operates a commercial kitchen there. After I left the continued to car he my card unauthorized for non existent charges.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No one was there. I got no response to what to do. No return email as was suggested to get in touch. Phone number posted was a not working number. Hoping not to be charged. Waited 15 minutes and nothing. Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

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

Horrible Stay, Flooded Room with no Repair

Beware of this property. Generally the location would have been a quiet and a bare-bones but comfortable stay, BUT the bathroom in our room was flooded and completely unusable. As I was in the bathroom I heard the shower in the unit above turn on and then saw water start pouring out of the ceiling. It was obvious that this was an ongoing issue because the ceiling had been patched several times. This continued until the bathroom was flooded and the ceiling was saturated all the way out into the room and above the bed. I immediately called the hotel who acted surprised (even though it was an obvious ongoing issue) and they assured me they would take care of it right away. They didn’t. I never heard from them again, they declined my follow up call, and the bathroom remained flooded for the remainder of my stay. Every time the unit above would shower, I would have water pouring out of the ceiling into my bathroom. For the entire weekend I had to walk through standing water just to use the bathroom in a hotel that refused to fix anything and was definitely not inexpensive on a holiday weekend. I don’t expect that every room has a similar issue, but I think this issue speaks to the character of the hotel management. If they ignored this glaring issue, what else are they hiding?
Stayed 3 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.

8/10 Good

tanya v

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building with limited outlets and closet space. Very clean and staff/owner were helpful with needs. Perfect for A short stay and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Answered all my questions before my visit.The location is super, hidden gem. Close to many great restaurants.I had been to Eastham many times, and I just learned about it. Very cool vibe, unique vintage decor, not super modern, but I prefer the unique.vintage. Great patio in back too. Super relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is one of the best gems on the Cape. Joey gets it done. Words aren’t enough. Just go
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kao-yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well decorated, very impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Keith

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

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

Daniel

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

Almost Perfect!

Overall the experience was great. Just a few minor adjustment would have earned five stars from me. The little freezer in the kitchen needs severe defrosting. It literally looked like items trapped in a tiny glacier. The Keurig coffee maker probably needs to be descaled. It doesn’t dispense the appropriate water no matter which setting is selected. Had to run it at least twice for the same pod. The Xifinity remote is missing a few buttons. While most things could probably be selected using the voice command option, navigating using the arrow buttons is impossible. A simple call to the cable company should easily fix this, even if they charge for a new one. The floor in Room 1 was a little dirty, but only noticed when walking barefoot. And there was still some trash from a previous guest in the bathroom bin. The hot water for the shower was limiting. The place overall was full of charm with its tchotchkes and eclectic artwork throughout. It felt like staying in the house of a favorite relative.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024