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Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave!

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Welcome to the Barking Urchin in North Eastham!
Relax in the open living area
Charming and sunny
Comfy for all
All the comforts you may need

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Eastham, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Campground Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod National Seashore
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

BR 1: King MBR Loft Suite, 2nd floor, full bath

1 King Bed

BR 2: Queen Bedroom, 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

BR 3: Twins Bedroom, 1st floor

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Fabulous Cedar Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Full Bath, 1st floor

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Full MBR Suite Bath, 2nd floor

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 34
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

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
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
Property Registration Number C0222610860

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave!?

As of 20 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright, spacious, private beach home. Big backyard, firepit, deck. Family fave! on 29 August 2026 start from NZ$579, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Arnold's Mini Golf and Cape Cod Beaches. Campground Beach and Thumpertown Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and we loved the house and would like the same weeks next year
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Thank you so much! We love that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we look forward to hosting your family again next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Amazing Stay

Our fourth year back at this house, always an amazing time. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you so much, we love that returning guests like you enjoy staying with us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Eileen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long walk to the beach, esp carrying chairs, umbrella, etc. - need to buy a beach pass
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
Hello, we appreciate the lovely and positive thank you note you left in our house guest book! To clarify this review, our property listing in the first paragraph notes our one mile distance to Bay beaches, and there is no Eastham beach pass parking requirement at Campground Beach or several other Bay beaches in Eastham. The town manages daily parking for visitors and residents alike and information is readily available on the town's website.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything that we wanted.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Steven and family, it was a great pleasure hosting you, thank you for sharing that you enjoyed the house, our knives, and location! We'd love to host you again if your travels bring you back to the Cape! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another fabulous stay

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We work hard to earn your loyalty and try to create a space that is inviting, comfortable and relaxing. We love it when guests return, and we can't wait to welcome you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation!

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us at the Barking Urchin, and for your kind comments! We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great house for your Cape trip

the house was great for our family and we just go to the beach everyday and eat. We are familiar with Eastham so we knew where to go
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2021
Thank you! We are so glad that you enjoyed Eastham and hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review...the outdoor shower is one of our favorites, too! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Eastham Vacation House

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you so much! We are so delighted to see our returning guests each year. And, we appreciate your choosing the Barking Urchin again. We look forward to seeing you in the future, when your travels bring you back to the Cape!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy and Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much for coming back and staying with us again! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll come back and stay with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome House and Perfect Location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review!! We are so glad that you enjoyed the fire pit and back yard and deck for relaxing before your big event! It was a our pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see amd host you again in the future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Cape Cod Rental

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thank you so much, it was lovely to host you! The outdoor shower is a huge favorite of ours too. We're so glad you enjoyed our little slice of Eastham, and that we may see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in wonderful house!

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!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thank you so much for coming back and staying at the Barking Urchin again, we love it when our guests feel like they are home! It's what we strive for. We hope and look forward to seeing you and your family again in the future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann Jane K.

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
Thank you so much!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barkin Urchin is amazing

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Thanks David! We love Wellfleet oysters as well, best in the world! Thanks so much for your terrific review, we're so glad you enjoyed the house and this lovely part of the Cape. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, very responsive to questions .

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 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Thank you so much for your great review, we're glad you found the house comfortable for play and for just a bit of work. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christiana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cape Cod family home

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cape Vacation

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2022
Thank you so much for coming back again to the Barking Urchin!! We love it when guests have had a great experience at our house and decide to return for their vacation. Thank you for letting us be your home away from home, and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review and for loving the Barking Urchin! We are looking forward to hosting you again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Errion M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent getaway!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home. we are so glad that you enjoyed our house and your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house on the cape

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so glad that your family enjoyed our house, and we hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a fabulous week at The Barking Crab!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for your review and we're so glad you enjoyed our house and Eastham, and hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and property

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2023
Thanks, and we're glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cape Vacation

We stayed July 4th week with our family of 4 and my dad. The house is very spacious for our group of 5. It has a nice open area between the kitchen and tv room. The bathrooms and showers were great including the outdoor shower. The lawn is very well maintained and made for a fun play area for the boys. The location is very convenient near Eastham beaches and restaurants. Amenities also included cable and Netflix which was nice to relax with after long beach days. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2021
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are so glad that you enjoyed the Barking Urchin! We take pride in providing an enjoyable, relaxing and well appointed home away from home experience at the Cape for our guests. The outdoor shower is one of our favorites as well! :-) We hope that your family will stay with us again in the future. Thank you again!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Kim R.

Lovely home for a family getaway

The house is very clean and in a great location. It is bright and airy and Eastham is a wonderful place to vacation. The beaches are wonderful and you have your pick of great restaurants. Do not miss biking on the Rail Trail! It would be useful for the owner to provide a few more basics: salt, pepper, matches for the grill, and a toaster to replace the toaster oven and an urgent care phone number and location. Other than that you had everything you needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
Thank you so much!

About the host

Hosted by Donna or Steve Yonchak

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We have owned the Barking Urchin since 2003, and use the house ourselves whenever we can, in the Fall and Spring. We love how pretty and unspoiled Eastham still is, how quiet our street and neighborhood are, and our easy walks to Campground or Thumpertown beaches (and the Hole in One) in the mornings! We keep our home to the highest standards that we would expect for a Cape family vacation home, and what we would expect for ourselves.

Why they chose this property

After three years of house hunting at the Cape, we were lucky to find the right one! Even with the easy proximity to Route 6, the property is ultimately quiet and peaceful, the best of access and privacy.

What makes this property unique

Easy access to the Bay (1 mile) while still being in a quiet residential neighborhood. Sunny, well-equipped home and kitchen. Private fenced in yard. Comfortable rooms, newer mattresses. Updated kitchen, dishwasher. A/C units. HDTV and broadband internet, WiFi. Finished basement family room. Hammock. Firepit. Washer/dryer downstairs. All the amenities you need for your Cape home away from home.

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