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The Rugosa Guest House

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

Photo gallery for The Rugosa Guest House

Lobby
Pool
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

Explore the area

Map
4885 US-6, Eastham, MA, 02642
  • Nauset Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nauset Light Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nauset Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Family Cottage, Accessible, Jetted Tub

Family Cottage, Accessible, Jetted Tub

Family Cottage, Accessible, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Pool View

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Pool View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

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

About the area

Eastham

At The Rugosa Guest House you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Buttonbush Trail and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Eastham guest house include Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Thumpertown Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nauset Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Nauset Light Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Marconi Beach - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Nauset Beach - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Market & Kitchen Eastham - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PB Boulangerie Bistro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Rugosa Guest House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Cape Cod Beaches
The Rugosa Guest House offers its guests a terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Eastham guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Rugosa Guest House offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Eastham guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 20-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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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

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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Rugosa Guest House?

The Rugosa Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rugosa Guest House?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rugosa Guest House on 30 Apr 2025 start from AU$200.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Rugosa Guest House?

Yep, The Rugosa Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Rugosa Guest House?

The closest beach to The Rugosa Guest House is Cape Cod Beaches (15.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rugosa Guest House?

No, The Rugosa Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rugosa Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Rugosa Guest House?

Dogs are welcome at The Rugosa Guest House, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Rugosa Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 110 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
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

David

Travelled with partner
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

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

S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Saivivek, Zionsville

Travelled with partner
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

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, old place, befitting of Cape Cod.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The surrounding grounds are peaceful and beautiful. But the our room had cobwebs and hadn't been properly cleaned. Needs updating and cleansing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jody

Travelled with group
Water spots in ceiling, filthy shower curtain, never saw/met host in the 5 days I was there. TV cable didn’t work the whole time—called owner a couple time, but not resolved. Master bed too high—had to jump into it. Coffee not available.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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, Kihei

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Najm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited transport around so you need a car. But the area is splendid, plenty to do Ptown is a bus ride away, and the guest house is of a rare beauty, the art makes it feel like home for a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Travelled with partner
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!

4/10 Poor

Marcelo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Following instructions during the booking to contact the guesthouse if check in was needed after hours I tried sending messages through the website and calling three different phone numbers for a couple days until I got some response. The keys and instructions would be left in an envelope on the front desk. All fine, but the instructions were wrong. The instructions said the door electronic keylock was not working and that we should use the physical key, which was in in the envelope. Although the key pad WAS working, but no passcode was shared. I was lucky that after three attempts someone answered the phone. I understand what they are trying to do with the place, however to keep it clean with all the antiques and decor objects that are in there is really challenging. Stained towels, spider webs, dusty surfaces were very common. The only power outlet in the bathroom was not working. The room had a very noisy AC (the window unit type), and an also noisy ceiling fan. All that dust and stained towels made me think several times before utilizing anything from the kitchen. The place has potential, but they need to get a grip on cleaningless (perhaps get rid of the clutter) and catch up on maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024