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🌊The Ocean Cottage on Thumpertown Beach

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A covered patio with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a view of a house with a screened porch.
A wooden room with a ceiling fan, a hammock, a large inflatable pineapple, and a surfboard.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A garden with various plants and a wire fence.
A cozy room with a blue sofa, a wicker chair, a small table, and a television displaying sports.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cape Cod Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Eastham, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Thumpertown Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Campground Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Eastham

Located in Eastham, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Edward Penniman House and Barn and Cape Escape Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Eastham, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Thumpertown Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Campground Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wiley Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Herring Brook Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Barn Pizza & More - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌊The Ocean Cottage on Thumpertown Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🌊The Ocean Cottage on Thumpertown Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌊The Ocean Cottage on Thumpertown Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊The Ocean Cottage on Thumpertown Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊The Ocean Cottage on Thumpertown Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Thumpertown Beach. Campground Beach and Herring Brook Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but efficient with a great location and attention to the little details.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ocean cottage was a cute little getaway perfect for our family of four. Just a very short walk to the beach meant we were able to go multiple times a day to just walk around and enjoy the ocean. There were so many cute personal touches. We will definitely go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent weekend

We absolutely loved the place and the location right near Thumpertown Beach was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations.

Lovely place, well-located, well-managed. Exceeded expectations. Nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our home away from home!

I will keep coming to the Ocean Cottage for as long as it is a rental! Tara is my faithful and helpful buddy along the way, and she always ensures that my booking is smooth. Clean always, amenities are perfect, and it is the perfect Cape cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our home away from home!

I will keep coming to the Ocean Cottage for as long as it is a rental! Tara is my faithful and helpful buddy along the way, and she always ensures that my booking is smooth. Clean always, amenities are perfect, and it is the perfect Cape cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

Everything was as anticipated. Very quiet area, and close to the beach. We were very pleased with the property and the amenities were over and above what most others usually provide. Gracious and caring hosts.No photos because my camera takes very large images. Sorry...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The cottage was very clean, cute, and had some thoughtful touches that I appreciated, including coffee, tea, cookies, and a lovely lavender sachet. It was clear that care had been taken to make the space welcoming.There were, however, a few things that made my stay less comfortable than I had hoped. I did not find the furniture in either the living or kitchen areas particularly comfortable. The fold-out sofa in the porch/living area was especially difficult to sit on because of the hard edge of the sofa mechanismMy biggest disappointment was the beach access. From the listing, I had the impression that the cottage was practically on the beach. In reality, the beach is about a five-plus-minute walk away and requires going down two sets of very steep stairs. . carrying a kayak down them was out of the question.I had an uncomfortable interaction when I texted Tara because I couldn’t figure out how to turn on the heat. After a couple of texts, she said she would be right there at a very inconvenient time without first asking me. When I explained that I wasn’t familiar with the heating system, the response felt dismissive rather than helpful. It was an interaction that left me uncomfortable.There were certainly things I liked about the cottage, particularly its cleanliness, charm, and thoughtful extras. But between the uncomfortable furnishings, the beach access, and that interaction, the overall experience wasn’t quite what I wanted .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
Thank you, Janice. We are glad you found the cottage exceptionally clean, charming and welcoming and appreciated our special touches. For future guests, the listing specifically states that Thumpertown Beach is less than a 4 minute walk away. The cottage is not and never was advertised as directly beachfront. Your description of our interaction was particularly surprising. You messaged that you could not locate the mini split remotes and “didn’t really know how to proceed.” I immediately replied that I would come show you and would “be there in just a moment.” I then stopped what I was doing and came directly over to help. Had you told me you had a psychotherapy appointment or that it was an inconvenient time, I obviously would not have come. What your review leaves out is the unnecessarily confrontational tone I encountered once I arrived. I was repeatedly interrupted and spoken to condescendingly while simply trying to help. You also insisted that I had said there were remotes “in every room.” I did not. I said there is a remote in each room that controls the heat for that room. Our digital and physical guides also explain how to operate the system. I am always happy to personally assist a guest who needs help. Being criticized for responding immediately to your request for assistance is certainly a first. Bless your heart
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Old Cottage, shared yard, super close to Thumpertown Beach

Small/cozy old cottage that has been renovated into a 2 bedroom type cottage w/ 3 season porch that actss as a living room during the summer. AC was cold inside to help beat the summer humidity. Shared yard with 2 other propties owned by the same company, many fruit trees and places to explore through the yard but be aware you will be sharing with your hopefullly friendly neighbors while staying. Even wit the shared yard every property gets a piece of tranquility and privacy on their back decks and side yard areas. No outisde light on the deck as they don't want groups outside late keeping the others awake. With young kids not a problem as no one was up past 9pm. But the reason you book this place is for the proximity to Thumpertown beach. In about 2-3 mins you can walk from driveway to beach parking lot. Google low tide images of the beach and make sure to go during that low tide to experience it. That quick walk to the beach made it great for young kids incase the little ones dont want to stay too long. Overall nice place, close to the beach but small and not 100% privacy while on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great host communication, great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to the beach

Great time, nice stay and awesome location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place, 3 minute walk to the beach

We had a great stay and enjoyed the quiet, peaceful neighborhood with its own beach at the end of the street. Great location near to Cape Cod National Seashore and plenty of hiking and other beaches. We came in June the week before the "season" started and highly recommend this time -- many of the paid beaches were free and parking was more readily available. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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