In North Eastham, the Barking Urchin offers a tranquil beach retreat. With its bright and airy living spaces, comfortable bedrooms with newer ACs, and well-stocked kitchen, this lovely home is perfect for relaxation. Unwind in the lush backyard with a firepit and Adirondack chairs or enjoy quality time on the sunny deck.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave!
Welcome to North Eastham and your beach home away from home. Relax and enjoy our lovely 3 BR 2 BA bright and sun-filled, comfortable home, one mile from Cape Cod Bay beaches, 2 miles to the ocean, and an easy walk to shops, cafes and the best donuts and coffee around.
You'll also find bright and airy living spaces throughout, plus newer ACs in each bedroom and in the main living area. Come home to a well-stocked kitchen and sparkling clean everything, in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
Good rest is important for vacations! That's why we take pride in offering newer, comfy mattresses in all bedrooms.
Our1/2 acre property features a lush, grassy fenced in back yard, big outdoor shower, firepit with Adirondack style chairs, sunny deck, hammock, and a pretty and private space to complete your relaxing Cape vacation.
Stepping back inside, our post and beam construction shows off a 20 foot vaulted ceiling in the living area with skylights to round out the classic, updated charm of your guest house.
You're one easy mile to Campground or Thumpertown beaches on the Bay, featuring miles of white sand flats at low tide and warm Bay waters. Or, 2 miles to ocean waves at Nauset Light and Coast Guard beaches. This heavenly part of the Cape has so much to offer. At a moment's notice you can drive out to the Bay or the Ocean, or both, and decide where to plant your blanket for the day.
Cooking in? Our full-sized kitchen and appliances also feature essential and extra spices and supplies, plus all the cookware you may need and a Bosch dishwasher to make clean-up hassle free.
All in a quiet family neighborhood, where you can walk and bike in the street with not a car in sight.
Gather around the firepit for lazy summer evenings with cool beverages and maybe some oysters, lobsters or steaks. Or, enjoy our big, roomy enclosed and private outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach while looking up into that clear blue sky. Or, grab coffee out on the deck in the morning, listening to the birds and sea breezes.
Access to the famous Cape Cod Rail Trail is only half a mile away, where you can go biking, strolling or running. Family entertainment? After the beach, grab the fam or friends and head out to one of the world's last remaining drive-in movie theaters in Wellfleet. All within minutes of the Barking Urchin.
You can also make use of our full sized Weber kettle charcoal grill and beach chairs and sand toys as available.
While we love them, we're afraid that we cannot accommodate any pets, please. Please also note, for your comfort, we ask that you supply your own bed and personal linens.
Come home to the Barking Urchin in Eastham, for your memorable Cape Cod beach vacation!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
3 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please bring bagged trash and recycling to the respective trash and recycling Seaside Disposal gray totes located in the side yard by the driveway. Please do not move totes.
Please leave the house in the condition in which you found it. Thank you!
Please return your keys to the key box, code 0-6-1-0, and scramble the lock code afterward, thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 C0222610860
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Eastham, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf and Edward Penniman House and Barn are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Eastham travel guide
Is Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Campground Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Thumpertown Beach and Cape Cod National Seashore are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave! Reviews
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We had a great time staying here. The house was clean and had everything we could’ve needed. Great outdoor space especially for the kids and awesome outdoor shower. Owners were responsive and easily contacted. We will definitely be back!
We had a great time at the house and in the area. It was a perfect location for our son's weddding. The interior of the house reminded us of a cabin in Gatlinburg. The yard was was beautiful and we enjoyed several nights by the fire pit. We highly recommend this house and will rent it again on our next trip to the Cape.
Barking Urchin is in a perfect location and is very comfy and cozy. You will find everything you need there. The outdoor shower is the best we’ve ever experienced! The outdoor space is so relaxing and enjoyable. Dana was great to work with!
This was our 2nd year at the Barking Urchin and it felt like coming home. House is cozy and comfortable with everything you could need for summer vacation on the cape. House is easy mile from campground beach. It has one of the nicest outside shower. And the backyard is great! Owners make it an easy place to hangout!!
We loved this home! The Barking Urchin is quiet, private, spacious, and extremely comfortable. It is convenient to both ocean and bay beaches, and located near good local businesses. The kids loved the yard, the firepit, and the couches that seem to hug you whenever you sit down. Communication with the owners was excellent. I cannot recommend this home enough; when we come back to the Cape, we would happily return here!
Clean, well-cared for property in a great Eastham location. The hosts are highly responsive. Recommend it and would stay again.
One thing to note: the 3rd bedroom is a loft, not private and has a skylight. But it has its own bathroom. Bring eye masks if you’re sensitive to morning light.
This house offers a very welcoming, well-stocked, comfortable, spacious base for your Cape Cod stay! We arrived on a hot and humid day, and immediately appreciated the four A/C units on two floors. We didn't use the basement except to do laundry, yet it would really be a bonus if there's a family with kids for that all-important "second hangout space."Outside, as you'll see in our photos, there is ample room for introverted time (important for our family) and we made use of the large lawn and deck to read and nap. We enjoyed multiple meals at the patio table, and used the grill. It also helped that the weather was perfect and being outside was so pleasant, not really buggy.Since our family loves to cook together, yet rental places can vary from what is promised in the profile, we tend to travel with pantry ingredients, knives and cookware. This time, I did not even unwrap my own knives, and we used many of the Yonchak's utensils, cookware, and spices!On the immediate block, several of us had morning runs or walks most days and the quiet streets definitely lend themselves for exercise routines. For those considering this location, know that there is not much town center in Eastham for tourists; we did not mind since the access to BEACHES (we went to seven) was perfect. For our "town mood" times, we simply drove 10-25 minutes to Orleans and Provincetown.Dana gave prompt responses before, during, and after our stay - it's so appreciated! Thank you.
This is our third summer staying at this property. We cannot get enough! The location is perfect, as well as the yard and the house. We can’t wait to go back next year!
Donna and Steve were quick to respond to inquiries as we prepared for a family vacation. The comfortable updated home is perfectly located between the Bay beaches and the Ocean beaches. Shopping for provisions in Orleans or night life in P-Town are easily accessible. The 1/2 acre fenced lot w/outdoor shower and fire pit is comfy and private. The kitchen is well provisioned and even has sharp knives.
We loved staying at the Barking Urchin for our week at the Cape. It felt like our home away from home. Clean and cozy with a beautiful yard, wrap around deck and new outdoor shower, it has all the amenities for a wonderful stay. Highly recommend - I know that we’ll be back!
This was our third time staying at the Urchin. We enjoyed family whiffle ball games in the yard, unwinding after the beach, reading, and eating dinner on the deck. The inside space is very inviting and comfortable. Great finished basement area too for the kids to hang out in.
One mile to the bay side. Qne and half mile to the national shore. This house had everything you need - very well stocked and clean.
Guy and Sandra B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ann Jane K.
11 Jul 2010
Wonderful home!
We had a fabulous week- the house is great- clean, very well equipped kitchen, but very close to many restaurants for take out or eat in. Great deck for outdoor meals, and a superb outdoor shower.
Owners left a great book full of suggestions and information on the area.
Great location close to bay or ocean beaches. We can't wait to go back!
This house is super great for a trip to Cape Cod! it is has a great location, a lovely property and was very comfortable for my family of four. I loved the loft master bedroom, the outdoor shower, the quite location which is very close to Wellfleet and some of the best oysters in the world.
A great stay. Thank you
Enjoyed the high lofted ceilings, having the King sized bed upstairs with it's own bathroom. The basement was also very nice when parts of the family wanted to stay up and watch a movie. The desk in the basement was also helpful for catching up on some work.
Stayed with our family of 4 and my dad. Plenty of space for everyone, with nice open living area and finished basement. Beautiful backyard where the boys can play and plenty of shade as well. Back deck is a great place to relax after the beach. Great location with easy access to beaches and restaurants. This was our second time staying here.
We cannot say enough about this property! Not
Only was the house perfect and exactly what
We needed, the outside space was amazing! We were very close to many beaches, great restaurants and ice cream. We can’t wait to
Come back next year!
It was a great location...close to several beaches My kids loved the backyard...especially the hammock. The outdoor showers was great too when we came from the beach. The owners were very helpful and responsive to everything. They even asked if we needed help with restaurants and entertainment. The house was well stocked with basic needs (soap, TP, PT, dishes, & spices) We definitely will be staying there again!
We had a great week stay at the Barking Urchin in Eastham. House is on a quiet street, a mile from campground beach, easy bike ride to rail trail, convenient to coast guard and nauset beaches. House is very comfortable with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a great outside shower, nice wraparound side back deck and a firepit for those cool Cape evenings. Kitchen had everything we needed. Looking forward to future stays at The Barking Urchin!
This house on a very quiet street was perfect for our party of 2 couples. The house was spotlessly clean, and was exactly as described. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen well -stocked and easy to prepare food in. The living area and outside deck (where we spent most of our time!) were very nice as well.
We had a minor issue which required contact with the owner who was very responsive. We would most definitely recommend this property!