Whip-o-Will Woods: Dog-Friendly Cape Cottage
Harwich, Massachusetts
2
Bed
1
Bath
Private Vacation Home
Property Type
6
Max Sleeps
3 nights
Min Stay
2 Bedroom - 1 Bath - Sleeps 6
During peak summer weeks, our properties typically require a 7-night stay, either Friday-Friday or Saturday-Saturday, but if you have unique dates please reach out to our Reservation Specialist. Most of our homes offer a 3-night stay minimum in the off-season.
Guests can bring their own linens or rent from our Linen Service for an extra fee (Bed Sheets, Bath, Beach and Kitchen Towels)
We offer a 4 pm Check-In and 10 am Check-Out
Dog Friendly! Come
Features
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Features
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PETS
Pet Friendly -
BEACH
Near The Beach -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
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) -
BEDROOM
2 Bedrooms -
GENERAL
Unit Size: 780 Sq Ft (72 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Detergent Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
Free WiFi -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Patio -
BATHROOMS
1 Bathroom Shower Toilet Paper -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Games TV With Cable/satellite Service -
LIVING SPACES
Fireplace Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
Concierge Services Limited Housekeeping -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
Check-in : 04:00 PM
Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 6
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Review
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Madalynn K.
Submitted Oct 5, 2025
Stayed Sep 26, 2025The location of the house was perfect, and we loved the amenities inside and out. The gas fireplace was exactly what we needed for a cozy movie night as the evenings became cooler (the thermostat did need a little jiggling to get working). The house is beautifully decorated and really imparts the coastal charm of a Cape rental. We didn't use the outdoor fire pit, outdoor shower, grill, or the little shed of supplies, but we would definitely have appreciated them if we did! The whip-poor-wills were a delight to hear at night (the bird the street was named after).We did have a few setbacks during our stay, one of which we had handled by NEVR as soon as their office was open the following day. I do wish the property had a greater attention to cleanliness. The floors need a proper mopping, more than what a Swiffer can accomplish. The shower needs mold treatment and new caulk (or to be bath-fit). There were animals in the attic that sounded like mice or squirrels, which led the bedroom to smell a little animal-y, and there were mouse droppings in the lower range drawer where sheet pans were stored. Unfortunately, this mouse problem will likely come with the territory, just like the numerous spiders, due to the house being in the woods.
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Sam R.
Submitted Sep 5, 2020
Stayed Aug 29, 2020Close to bike trails, mobile market, Harwich Center. House is good for a small group and as advertised.
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Sally F.
Submitted Sep 2, 2020
Stayed Aug 22, 2020Property was fine with a few concerns. There are LOTS of coyotes in the area. Was warned by neighbor upon arrival not to let dog out at all w/o being present. For a smaller breed, this could be a disaster. We heard them often, very close, and saw one lg one in driveway...in the daylight. Battled spiders all week...one night, killed around a dozen. I HATE spiders and if bigger would have contacted manager...needs treatment. Odd selection of dishes and no good storage for non perishable foods. Game selection was random and parts missing to some.
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Sal C.
Submitted Jul 21, 2020
Stayed Jul 11, 2020Cottage is a bit dated but well maintained. Very relaxing setting adjacent to woods and private homes. A good deal for the price point.
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Wendy S.
Submitted Aug 31, 2019
Stayed Aug 24, 2019Cute little house close to many of the nicest beaches, restaurants and shops on the Cape. My only complaint is that I wish the air conditioners were a little cleaner- I have terrible allergies and the filter were very dirty. Otherwise, a great stay in a lovely, clean cottage.
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Gary H.
Submitted Aug 7, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969Good solid experience...small house but nice.
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Cristina C.
Submitted Aug 1, 2019
Stayed Jul 20, 2019The house was great! Clean and very comfortable. Our only complaint were the bugs. It's either a window was slightly open of which we're not aware or the a/c window units were not properly sealed. Other than that, the house was lovely! We certainly appreciated having a/c throughout and how clean the place was. Loved seeing a completely empty and pristine refrigerator! Also, I thought customer service was top notch. We were there when the tornado hit Harwich and contacting New England Vacations was not an issue at all. Back and forth communications were open and productive which we immensely appreciated.
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Todd B.
Submitted Sep 12, 2018
Stayed Sep 2, 2018Was a very nice, well located cabin. The furnishings and yard were great.
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Tara H.
Submitted Jul 13, 2018
Stayed Jun 30, 2018My family and I enjoyed this house. It is dated, and you cannot use more than one appliance at a time or it will blow a fuse. It smells a little musky, all of my belongings had to be washed (But had not been worn) because of this. There are no linens. The house is quite small, but well maintained. Beaches such a Cold Storage and Mayflower are 20 minutes away, and you have to get there prior to 7:30 am or you will not get a spot. The town beach is nice but extremely small and only about 5-10 minutes away. Many items are already in the home such as extra soap for dishwasher/saran wrap/pots/pans/laundry soap. I wish I had known this prior to staying as I packed many items I did not need. This is a cute little house, but we would want something a little bit bigger the next time we go to the cape, just my own preference. Dunkin Donuts is a short walk at the end of the road! VRBO was very good and prompt at returning my call and answering any questions that I had.
