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🐳 The Whale Song - Dog-Friendly Studio

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Beautiful indoor/outdoor living at the Whale Song
Outside shower with robes
Fire pit and hammock for relaxing
Studio with queen bed
Induction stovetop, mini-fridge, microwave, and more

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 218.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Eastham, MA
  • Salt Pond Visitor Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nauset Light Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nauset Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

🐳 The Whale Song - Dog-Friendly Studio

Come explore all the Cape has to offer from the Whale Song on Minister’s Pond. This adorable studio is your affordable home base this summer for all your Cape Cod excursions. Dog-friendly and perfect for two, the cottage is centrally located in Eastham. An ideal spot – near the National Seashore, Minister’s Pond, and Arnold’s. Biking, hiking, whale-watching, and enjoying our fabulous restaurants all while having a beautiful place to relax and recharge at night.

I respect the autonomy of my guests and can easily be reached by facetime, email, text, carrier pigeon, smoke signal, or yodeling. Communication with guests is important to us.

Very central to everything. Close to Cape Cod Rail Trail (bike trail), Arnolds, Coast Guard and Nauset Light beach, Salt Pond Visitors Center, Eastham Windmill, and First Encounter beach.

Private parking and easy access to the Nauset Loop, National Seashore beaches, Cape Cod Rail Trail (bike trail), Arnold's, mini-golf and Salt Pond Visitors Center. Please follow instructions in guidebook. Do NOT use GPS!

Did you know that during the warmer summer months, male blue whales sing at night?
Our Whale Song on Minister’s Pond will have you singing throughout your visit to the Cape. This adorable, clean, cozy, studio with outdoor spa shower is one dog friendly ($50 fee) and just steps away from a private beach on Minister’s Pond.

The cottage features a private patio area with a gas grill, a large yard with hammock, outdoor dining area, room for badminton, and sunny lawn for sunbathing too. The spa shower is huge with a rain shower head, as well as a handheld, with spa amenities included. Please note that the shower is an outdoor shower. There is not an indoor shower option at the Whale Song. Inside you will find a comfortable queen-sized bed, a water closet (toilet and sink room), a kitchenette for your cooking needs, and a Roku tv to watch your favorite streaming show or movie. The shared area would be the beach area of the pond where we have a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a canoe available.

The cottage is within walking distance to Arnold’s and mini-golf, the Cape Cod Rail Trail (bike path), and the Salt Pond Visitor’s Center. Bike Rentals are just around the corner and the National Seashore beach shuttle parking lot is about a mile away walking or you can just take the Nauset Loop bike trail and head directly to Nauset Light Beach itself.

Highlights include:
• An award-winning, custom, state-of-the-art, award-winning house manual with recommendations is provided with
each stay
• Luxurious linens, duvets, Turkish bath towel sets with charcoal infused bamboo wash cloths, and beach towels
provided
• A/C for those extra hot days
• Patio with gas grill and dining furniture
• Firepit
• Dog Friendly with fee of $50 (limit 1 dog – must be over 1 year old). No birds, cats, hamsters, ferrets, or pet rocks. Only
a (one, uno, un, ichi, 1) dog that says woof.
• Canoe and kayak available for use
• Eco-Friendly amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash with no sulphates, phosphates, and no micro-
beads!
• Coffee bar with drip coffee maker, French Press, hot water kettle, regular and decaf coffee and an assortment of teas
provided
• Our cleaning teams use thorough checklists, followed by sanitization and disinfection of high touch points throughout
the home. We follow CDC guidelines and use only approved EPA products for cleaning.

We understand that life happens and things change so we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance for your vacation





The shower is an outside shower - includes amenities to pamper yourself with
Please be sure you have app notifications turned on for your phone as this will be our means of communicating with you before, during, and after your stay. Our digital guidebooks contain directions, instructions, and access information. It is your responsibility to review this information prior to arrival.

Property manager

Tara Goss
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or events
Please respect our home and its contents as we work hard to provide a nice environment for our guests to enjoy.
Minimum Age - The minimum age for booking and being the responsible party for all guests is 25 years old

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0292170860

About the area

Eastham

Located in Eastham, this cottage is on a lake. 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

  • Salt Pond Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Thumpertown Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nauset Light Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nauset Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Nauset Beach - 18 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Market & Kitchen Eastham - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🐳 The Whale Song - Dog-Friendly Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🐳 The Whale Song - Dog-Friendly Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🐳 The Whale Song - Dog-Friendly Studio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🐳 The Whale Song - Dog-Friendly Studio located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Salt Pond Visitor Center and Cape Cod National Seashore. Eastham Windmill and Wiley Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregg P.

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

September stay

We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Flynn O., Catskills ny

Whale Song vacation

We had a great stay , great weather and a nice new air conditioner . We had a nice swim at the pond and walked to Arnolds . We had a great stay .

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Charming small cottage

Whale Song had everything one could want in a small space. The outdoor table and chairs provided a great place for meals or reading. The pond beach and canoe were lots of fun. Tara was incredibly responsive. All in all a five star experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Whale Song is a tiny charming cottage.

We returned to stay at Whale Song for a few days again this summer. It is a tiny, but charming cottage and could not be better maintained, cleaned or equipped. There has clearly been a great deal of attention to every detail. It is in a few minutes walk down a private, wooded road to a quiet, small sand beach with canoes and kayaks on a pretty pond. The kitchenette has everything you could need for its size. The outdoor shower is scrupulously clean, and feels very private.If you don't need a large space, it's perfect for two people to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short but Sweet

I was greeted by the homeowner with a bag of treats welcoming to the cottage.Myself and my partner loved the outside shower….it was very quiet surroundings and the lake was a 5 minute walk.and you were close to north Truro and Provincetown.The cottage was perfect and we bought our dogs and they loved the surroundings.It was a last minute thing before my knee surgery and we loved it.😊😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Russell F.

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

Whale Song in a Gale

Tiny and cute converted shed which kept us dry for the first 36 hours of our stay as the rain kept us indoors most of the day. The main lighting for this small space came from the 3 bulbs attached to the ceiling fan. Unfortunately, they were all "bright white" bulbs making the lighting of this otherwise romantic space, stark and cold. Also, power outlets were oddly placed behind the bed headboard (fire hazard?) and the occasional table that acted as the kitchen table (had to pull the table away from the wall to use the outlet.) It would have been nice to understand where Minister's Pond was relative to the hut as we didn't discover it until minutes before we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Great host

Tara was a great communicator. There was an unavoidable issue with hot water that she immediately dealt with. When the issue was looking like it might take more than an hour or two. She offered up a nicer location nearby. The house was classic cape cottage quaint with attention to small details. The bed needs to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

My husband and I had an amazing time in The Whale Song! Floating in the fresh water pond is my favorite. All of the little amenities were absolutely fabulous from snacks to breakfast bars, coffee and tea, to soaps and lotions! Tara went above and beyond to get us into this tiny cottage that we’ve been staying in for 7 years. She even brought fresh cut flowers from her garden. Highly recommend staying in any of her properties!

About the host

Hosted by Tara Goss

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Meet Tara Goss, the heart and soul of Cape Cod hospitality at The Heart of Cape Cod. As your dedicated host, Tara ensures spotless accommodations, personalized recommendations, and a warm welcome. With her passion for hospitality, Tara and our attentive team are committed to making your stay not just a visit, but a cherished experience in the heart of Cape Cod's beauty.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests