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The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8137 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dennis, MA
  • Place, Bass River Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, West Dennis Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Rail Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

West Dennis

When you stay at this vacation home in West Dennis, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Cape Cod Beaches and Hyannis Harbor. .This vacation home is 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Mayflower Beach and 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Cape Cod National Seashore.

What's nearby

  • Bass River Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • West Dennis Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sea Street Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cape Cod Inflatable Park - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Fox Coffee Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kream 'n Kone - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Three Fins Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Terry Brennan's Central Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016

Escape to “A Whale’s Tail” cottage in West Dennis, less than a mile from the sparkling sands of West Dennis Beach. This home invites you to dive into relaxation and Cape Cod Charm. Enjoy a spacious living room, sunroom, and private loft with TV and games for kids of all ages. Outside, the cottage truly shines as your personal vacation haven. The backyard features a wood burning fire pit, 2 seating areas to eat and enjoy your evenings under the stars, a propane grill ready for summer barbecues, and an outdoor shower for that refreshing rinse after the beach. Walking distance to a public playground, pizza place, local favorite cafe and ice cream shop. Perfect for your family getaway!

.8 Miles to West Dennis Beach
20 min drive East to Chatham
20 min drive West to Hyannis ferries to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard

HIGHLIGHTS of A Whale’s Tail
→ Location – Mid Cape location, central to many Cape attractions.
→ Walking distance to 2nd largest beach in Cape Cod, with ample parking, playground, bathrooms, food stands and restaurants.
→ Wi-Fi with Roku to stream Netflix/Hulu/etc.
→ We provide beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards.
→ Quiet dead-end street
→ Parking for 6 Vehicles or 4 and a boat

THE SPACE
→ Sleeping Arrangements: Sleeps (8)

MAIN LEVEL
→ King Bedroom - 42” Flat Screen TV
→ Queen Bedroom - 42” Flat Screen TV
→ Bathroom with shower/tub combo
→ Living Room with Fireplace and 60” Flat Screen TV
→ Kitchen well stocked

UPSTAIRS
→ Two twin beds and a full bed
→ Sitting area with 43" Flat Screen TV, table for games

The Whale’s Tail has everything you need to stay entertained during your stay. There are 4 TVs, high speed Internet, a cabinet full of board games, cards and crafts to keep the young at heart busy.

ATTRACTIONS
→ .5 mile to Kayak and paddle board rentals
→ 4 min drive to Cuffy’s, Cape Cod famous shopping attraction.
→ 5 min drive to Bass River Golf Course
→ under a mile to various local favorite restaurants, coffee shops, donut shops, breakfast cafes, liquor stores, shops and more.

4 night minimum rentals, check in and out any day. After 10/11/25 there is a 3 night minimum rental period. Dogs are considered. No smoking is allowed. Tenants provide their own linens and towels. Subject to all applicable taxes and fees. All Robert Paul Vacation Rental bookings include a non-refundable $250 fee that includes administrative fee and damage waiver insurance for self-reported incidental damage up to $1,000.00. Upon receipt of a booking request, an agent will reach out to discuss additional damage protection which may be required at this property for multi-week bookings.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
→ What does the kitchen include? The kitchen is stocked with everything you would expect in a normal kitchen plus a blender, toaster, various size pots & pans, lobster pot and tools, wine glasses, a Keurig, and a regular coffee pot.
→ Do you provide beach items? Yes, we provide beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards.
→ Do you provide any baby items? Yes! We provide a highchair and pack n' play
→ Do you provide a grill? Yes, there a propane grill, propane is provided
→ Do you provide firewood? Firewood is byo.
→ Do you allow pets? Yes
→ What type of internet do you provide? We provide high speed Internet, all 4 TV’s are smart.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,471 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0295360750

Property is also known as

2594-228603