Whip-o-Will Woods: Dog-Friendly Cape Cottage

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A stone patio with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a green patterned rug.
A small blue building with a covered porch, surrounded by trees and gravel.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cape Cod Lavender Farm

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Explore the area

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Harwich, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod Lavender Farm
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cranberry Valley Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Brooks Academy Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Off Hallway Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Harwich

Located in Harwich, this holiday home is near the beach. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. Cape Cod Lavender Farm and Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Harwich, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Lavender Farm - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cranberry Valley Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brooks Academy Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Harwich Port - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mayflower Beach - 22 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brax Landing Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whip-o-Will Woods: Dog-Friendly Cape Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whip-o-Will Woods: Dog-Friendly Cape Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whip-o-Will Woods: Dog-Friendly Cape Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whip-o-Will Woods: Dog-Friendly Cape Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whip-o-Will Woods: Dog-Friendly Cape Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cape Cod Lavender Farm and Cranberry Valley Golf Course. Seymour Pond and Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a cozy charming house, well appointed, and a quiet street. Conveniently located off route 6, close to the Cape Cod Rail Trail and its mid Cape. Thank you for sharing your home! So Grateful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We are glad you found the home to be cozy and charming. We would be happy to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute house in Harwich

The 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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review . A tornado in Cape Cod - a very unfortunate situation during your vacation. We are glad you enjoyed the home. We do have a lot of bugs on the Cape and certain weather makes them come out more often. We will let the owner know about this. We'd be delighted to have you as our guest again - New England Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The 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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location, décor, and the cozy ambiance provided by the gas fireplace, especially during those cooler Cape evenings. We also appreciate your notes regarding the maintenance and cleanliness issues. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’re sorry that certain aspects didn’t meet your expectations. We’ve already addressed the concerns reported during your stay, and we’re going to be working with our cleaning and maintenance teams to ensure deeper floor cleaning, mold treatment and caulking in the shower, and pest control measures for both the attic and kitchen. You're absolutely right, being in a wooded area can occasionally come with some natural challenges, but we’re committed to minimizing their impact for our guests. We’re glad to hear you'd be interested in enjoying more of the amenities next time, and we’d love to welcome you back for an even more seamless stay in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Close to bike trails, mobile market, Harwich Center. House is good for a small group and as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad you found the home centrally located and enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you as our guests again in the future.- New England Vacation Rentals
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication

Review

Property 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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Whip-o-Will Woods. We are glad you had an enjoyable vacation and will share this with the owner so we can work to improve guests experiences. We do have a quite a few Coyotes on Cape Cod, and unfortunately a warm wet winter sets the stage for a buggier then normal summer. We do hope to have you as our guests again in the future. ~ New England Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

As described

Cottage is a bit dated but well maintained. Very relaxing setting adjacent to woods and private homes. A good deal for the price point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Whip O’ Will Lane

Cute 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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and how close it is to the beaches, restaurants and shops! We wish you had told us about the air conditioner filters - our maintenance team would have cleaned them for you. The Cape humidity can make the AC filters work even harder and they have to be cleaned more often. We'd love to have you as our guest again in the future. - New England Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Whip o Whill

Good solid experience...small house but nice.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you..this is a little "gem". Best New England Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

Was a very nice, well located cabin. The furnishings and yard were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cute place, close to beaches

My 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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your comments regarding your stay at 41 Whip O Will Harwich. This home as you know has a beautiful history and the story is told in the welcome book at the home...the grandfather built this house and it was just completely updated last year with new paint, flooring, furniture and many other items. The fuse box is typical of homes of this age but as you said "the home is well maintained". We do state in our home information that homes with out central air can get musty from being closed up and a simple fix is to open the windows upon arrival to let the fresh air in. Regarding linens--We also state that Linens (Bed Sheets and Kitchen, Bath, Beach, Dish towels and Bath Mats) are not included in Cape Cod unless stated for individual property. We do offer optional linen service for a fee for our Cape Cod homes through our Linen Rental Services. Linens can be booked during the check out process when confirming a reservation. Please contact our office for additional linen rental information. All beds will have bedspreads, blankets and pillows. We are glad you enjoyed the home and Cape Cod and we look forward to working with you next time as our company New England Vacation Rentals has over 150 Cape Cod homes to offer.
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