5 min Walk to Beach and Downtown Harwich Port! Dog Friendly!

Harwich, Massachusetts
$466 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Dog friendly rental.

Escape to Whale’s Tale Cottage, a 3 bedroom, 1 bath renovated cottage that sleeps six (6) located just steps to the beautiful Nantucket Sound and the quintessential center of Harwich Port. Feel the ocean breeze from the screened in porch of this charming cottage. Located in the historic ‘Campground’ area, stroll with your family and friends while enjoying the Victorian seaside architecture against a backdrop of blue hydrangeas and Cape Cod Roses.

Whale’s Tale is ideal for anyone who is seeking relaxation and Cape Cod fun. A short 5 minute walk to the private Ocean Ave Beach and to quaint downtown Harwich Port that offers restaurants, a juice bar, coffee shops and shopping. Every Wednesday night enjoy ‘Port Summer Nights’ where you can find art, dining, music and shopping that is fun for the entire family. With the warmer water and gentle waves, the kids are sure to enjoy swimming and playing while the adults lay back and relax on the soft, sandy beach of Nantucket Sound.

Enter through the bright screened in porch perfect for afternoon naps, family game nights or unwind with a glass of wine. Open the door into the living room filled with coastal furniture/décor, 40 inch HD TV and WiFi. Off the living room you will find three (3) air conditioned bedrooms, each with a queen size bed, ceiling fans and one bedroom with a wall mounted 28 inch HD Flat Screen TV.

Just beyond the living area is the fully equipped kitchen, which includes granite counter tops, a dishwasher and high efficiency full sized stacked washer/dryer. The kitchen flows nicely into a dining area that seats six (6). Perfect spot to enjoy family dinners after a fun filled day on the beach. The bathroom is located just off the dining area boasting a renovated shower with pebble floor.

Out the back door, you will find a small yard with a fully fenced yard for your enjoyment and that of your pets. A patio with seating for six (6), gas grill, new enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water and updated landscape.

You are sure to fall in Love with this special spot and make memories for a lifetime!

Note:
There is an electronic door lock on the front door. Guest will have a code for easy access.

Parking for two (2) cars maximum.

Standard pack and play can fit in each bedroom


Parking for two (2) cars maximum.

Standard pack and play can fit in each bedroom.

BED LINEN / TOWELS
Bed Linen/Towels are not provided. We provide two (2) standard pillows and a light duvet cover with each Queen bed. There are extra pillows in each room, no extra blankets.

PAPER PRODUCTS/BATHROOM SUPPLIES
Toilet paper, paper towel roll, and hand soap in the kitchen and bathroom will be provided upon arrival. Guests are responsible for purchasing their own refills if they run out during the stay
Trash bags, laundry & dishwashing detergent etc. are not provided. Please make sure to bring them for your stay.

PETS
Please clean up after your pet. Please use a doggy poop bag when in the yard and walking around the neighborhood. The dog bags should only be disposed of in the outside trash cans.
If you have a pet that sheds and there is excessive fur throughout the house after you checkout, an additional cleaning fee may be charged.

Three video surveillance cameras have been installed. Two in the front monitoring the parking / front door and one in the back monitoring the back door. Video Surveillance cameras monitor the exterior of our home. Footage remains private and may be used for liability reasons and to monitor occupancy and other policies noted here. It in no way infringes upon the expectation of privacy in these public areas. To disable or obscure the cameras is prohibited and may result in eviction without refund.

Area Information:
• .2 miles (4 minute walk) to Ocean Ave Beach
• .4 miles to Perks Coffee Shop and Beer Garden, The J Bar (Juice Bar) The Port Restaurant, Hot Stove Saloon, George's Pizza House, Cape Sea Grille and more!
• .6 Mile to Ember Pizza, Sundae School Ice Cream, Dairy Queen, Harwich Port Golf Club and George's Fish Market (great fresh seafood)
• .6 miles to Bank Street Beach (Public Beach with lifeguards)
• .9 miles to Shaw's Supermarket, A&W Restaurant and Jake Rooney's
• 1.2 miles to Brax Landing (best Clam Chowder and Stuffed Quahogs!)
• 500 feet from CVS, Ace Hardware, Post Office and Dunkin Donuts
• 1.8 Mile to the bike path at Pleasant Lake Ave

Harwich Port also offers:
• The Freedom Ferry to Nantucket
• Seal Tours
• Shopping
• Restaurants
• Bakeries
• Beaches
• Galleries
• Harwich Mariners Baseball Games

Town of Chatham 7 miles away, you will find:
• The Orpheum movie theater
• Seal tours
• Shopping
• Restaurants
• Friday night Band stand concerts
• The Monomoy Theater
• Playground
• Public Tennis
• Chatham A's Baseball

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 900 Sq Ft (84 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jet P.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Very nice little cottage. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Tonya J.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    This was a great experience for us and especially our 1 yr and 12 year old pups! The fenced in yard was great for them and we loved the neighborhood and short walk to the beach. The location was excellent as it was convenient to everything we wanted to do. We will book again!

  • Baruch P.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    A great property. One thing I'd say is thay if all three bedrooms were occupied, the one small couch in the living room and the tiny tabke in the kitech would have a hard time of it. But for my wife, our dog, and me, it was great. Harwich Port is very cool too.

  • Morgan G.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 24, 2025

    We had a very nice time hiding away here. It’s a very easy walk to the beach and a cozy place to relax with our puppy who loved the off season access to the beach!

  • Lesa l.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Good location, quaint little rental.

  • K T.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Perfect cottage for us and our Standard Poodles. Walkable to everywhere and quick access to the beach. One word of caution is access to the beach is via stairs, so if you have any problems handling stairs, access may be an issue. We loved being central on the Cape as it made day tripping in any direction easy. Lots of great shops and restaurants in the area; wonderful places to walk and hike and the abundance of beaches and ponds made for wonderful photography. This is a great little cottage in a peaceful area (September) and will be happy to return.

  • Mary Ann B.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 3, 2024

    We stayed to celebrate a graduation and to view the opening of Cape Harmony’s 18th season. Wonderful time!! Beautiful home, comfortable space and perfect location. Beach at the end of the street and short walk to shops. Many good restaurants nearby, too. Host was accessible, helpful and generous. Highly recommend!

  • Ryan N.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2024

    Stayed Apr 13, 2024

    Not worth the money at all. I know it was “off season” but that’s exactly how it felt and what we got. Broken blinds, broken screens, yard was a mess … looked like no one had been there in several months but apparently it was good enough to rent to ignorant out of towners. No basic amenities, no linens of any kind, which was an oversight on my part before booking, but not even a roll of paper towels in the kitchen or basic bathroom toiletries. Even though we spent almost $2000 for four nights the accommodations felt like we were second class citizens. Definitely won’t book again.

  • Sonja b.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 2, 2023

    It was fine. Very basic no frills. We did not spend much time there as we were busy with wedding weekend plans.

  • John J.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 22, 2023

    Conveniently located, two blocks from the beach and a 5 minute walk into town. In for a wedding and this was a great spot for us to stay.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$527+
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