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The Whale's Tail Cottage- A Retreat With Charm and Comfort to Spare! RPAM016
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 8 136.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Dennis, MA
- Bass River Lighthouse16 min walk
- West Dennis Beach19 min walk
- Cape Cod Rail Trail5 min drive
- Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
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.
.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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Property Registration Number C0295360750
About the area
West Dennis
Located in West Dennis, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hyannis Harbor.
West Dennis Beach and Pirate's Cove Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Dennis, MA
What's nearby
- Bass River Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- West Dennis Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Sea Street Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Cape Cod Rail Trail - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Cape Cod Inflatable Park - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Dunkin' - 3 min drive
- Kream 'n Kone - 3 min drive
- Ryan Family Amusement Center - 4 min drive
- Harbor Fox Coffee Bar - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Adam Marks for Robert Paul Vacation Rentals

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