Title: The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016 Holiday home in West Dennis with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75790000/75781000/75780946/b91df4dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75790000/75781000/75780946/10c5e336.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75790000/75781000/75780946/ef6d76af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75790000/75781000/75780946/16723ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75790000/75781000/75780946/55be55e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a cozy retreat just 0.9 miles from West Dennis Beach, where the main floor features a living area, kitchen, and dining space with AC throughout. With three bedrooms and an outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off after a beach day, you can unwind in the backyard by the fire pit or grill up your favorite meal. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81471 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88254400/88254340/w1293h861x0y0-1d52d54c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet, Clean West Dennis Home - Walk to Beach Dennis - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=88254340&PinnedHotelID=88254340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2760000/2758900/2758859/e3938a1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lighthouse Inn West Dennis - On private beach - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 178 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=2758859&PinnedHotelID=2758859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78270000/78268500/78268435/7704f7a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Waterview Renovated w/Kayaks Deck Firepit Dogs Welcome 5 Minutes to Ocean West Yarmouth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=78268435&PinnedHotelID=78268435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72396600/72396521/024032ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal home w/ central AC & fenced yard - five-minute walk to Earle Road Beach Harwich Port - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=72396521&PinnedHotelID=72396521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110250000/110246000/110245971/w1800h1199x0y1-a6cf5d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage near Beach, A/C, Fenced Patio, Fire table Dennis - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=110245971&PinnedHotelID=110245971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117360000/117358900/117358882/c39e3759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Escape | 3BR in Heart of Yarmouth Yarmouth - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=117358882&PinnedHotelID=117358882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93450000/93449700/93449661/20f94e0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to a private beach in a classic Cape cottage. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2594-228603 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.66084%2C-70.17049&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K1BmlZ1zskhq83nit-OQfrq_AoU=) Dennis, MA #### What's nearby - Bass River Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - West Dennis Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Sea Street Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Cape Cod Rail Trail - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Cape Cod Inflatable Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles #### 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 - ‪Cape House - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016 located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bass River Lighthouse, Jericho House and Barn Museum and West Dennis Beach. Cultural Center of Cape Cod and Swan Pond River are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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