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🐚The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach

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Thumpertown beach at end of road.  No sticker needed! Walk to sunset every night!
The Bay front
Interior
Full kitchen and dining area
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 432.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Eastham, MA
  • Thumpertown Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nauset Light Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Nauset Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪39 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

About this property

🐚The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach

Welcome to the Bay Cottage, brought to you by The Heart of Cape Cod. Experience the perfect cozy coastal retreat just 176 yards from the bay in this charming 1940’s cottage. Immerse yourself in outdoor bliss in the summer with complimentary kayaks, a patio with BBQ area, a bocce court, and a lush vegetable garden. Enjoy the comforts of modern living with air conditioning and heating for those cool nights by the bay. A classic Cape Cod stay!

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

Thumpertown is a bayside beach. Also close to freshwater kettle ponds, 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.

Amazing summer beach days and sunsets await you at Thumpertown Beach. Just stroll down the road from your summer beach cottage which is your base camp for all things fun on Cape Cod this summer.

Everyone is enjoying each other’s company while relaxing in the hammock and sitting around the deck watching the friendly competition going on in the bocce court, or the crazy game of badminton happening at the nets. See what is growing in the guests garden this year or take out one of the kayaks and paddle around the bay. You take a deep breath and breathe in that salty Cape air, breathing out the tensions and feeling the stress leave you like the tides. Splashing around on the flats at low tide will keep the kids entertained for hours as well.

The two-bedroom cottage has all the creature comforts. The first bedroom has a comfortable full bed for two. The second bedroom houses a bunk bed consisting of two single beds and the sunroom has a trundle bed that pulls out into two more beds. Like most daybeds, the trundle may not be the most comfortable for a full-sized man of six feet tall and 250 lbs., but one or two smaller adults, teens, or children that fit in a normal twin bed would be just fine.

The full-sized kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal but even so, who wants to cook when you are in one of the best vacation areas on Cape Cod? Each reservation comes with an award-winning guide to the best local’s insider tips and places to go, things to do, and places to see. You will also be staying close to Wiley Park and Great Pond, some of the greatest freshwater kettle ponds on the Cape. Hop on the Cape Cod Rail Trail and take a ride out to Nauset Light or maybe to the Chocolate Sparrow for a coffee. Everything is within reach here for the perfect family vacation.

Our Thumpertown Beach cottages are the perfect place to create memories that will last a lifetime. We would love to share all that Cape Cod has to offer, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions you may have!

Highlights of the Home:
- A custom, state-of-the-art, award-winning house manual with recommendations is provided with each stay
- 5 beds total:
* 1 Full, 1 Bunkbed (2 twins) or 1 Trundle (2 twins)
- 1 full bathroom/1 outside shower
- Luxurious linens, duvets, Turkish bath towel sets with charcoal infused bamboo wash cloths, and beach towels
(summer) provided
- 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
- 1 streaming TV in living room for you to log in to all your favorite channels
- Gas grill & patio furniture
- Strong WiFi throughout
- Less than a 4 minute walk to Famous Thumpertown Beach (bayside) for sunsets, 3 miles to National Seashore ocean
beaches for sunrise
- Bocce Court
- Kayaks
- Fruit trees and pick your own veggie garden
- Centrally located near restaurants, bike trail, kettle ponds, and hiking. Check out our fantastic recommendations
guide for all the details!
- Mini-splits Air & Heat: Stay comfortable year-round. Also with ceiling fans and screened windows for that classic Cape
Cod breeze if you choose.
- Many vacation add-ons available such as Beach Cabanas, Pack-n-Plays, Farm Fresh Eggs, Tours and much more!
Details provided after booking
- Minimum age to book is 25 yrs old
- Professionally cleaned by an award-winning, VRMA recognized company that uses thorough checklists, followed by
sanitization and disinfection of high touch points throughout the home.
- Sorry, no animals. Allergies are a risk and we do not allow pets. *Please do not “ask anyways” – the answer is still no
as there will still be a life risk due to allergies.

We understand that things happen and plans may change so we always suggest purchasing travel insurance for you

Property manager

Tara Goss
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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
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 c0246550860

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 Orleans Bowling Center are also worth visiting.
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Eastham, MA

What's nearby

  • Thumpertown Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • First Encounter Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nauset Light Beach - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Skaket Beach - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Nauset Beach - 17 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Market & Kitchen Eastham - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🐚The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 🐚The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🐚The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach on 27 Apr 2025 start from AU$531.39, 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.

Is 🐚The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🐚The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🐚The Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🐚The Bay 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 Wiley Park Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sophia I.

Wonderful stay at the Bay Cottage!

My group and I had another wonderful stay at the Bay Cottage! The space is sparkling clean when we arrived and the location cannot be beat. Tara is also very responsive and attentive which makes for an even better stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Sophia I.

10/10 Stay!

The cottage never disappoints! The location cannot be beat and the space is cozy and clean. Tara is wonderful host and is extremely communicative and caring!

8/10 Good

Mitchell W.

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

Great place

Cozy and Qwaint would've stayed longer if there is availability. Love the apple trees. We picked of few of them in the morning and cook them up for breakfast with a little bit of oatmeal instant pack they provided
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

karen e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tight quarters

Property was a short walking distance to the beach. Then you walked a long flight of stairs down to the beach. Bedrooms barely had enough room to maneuver on sides. Was sufficient for our overnight
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

matthew m.

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

Perfect spot

Place was great for us and the kids. It's small but enough room where you don't feel cooped up and ar bumping into eachother. House is clean and stocked with everything you need (linens, towels, beach supplies and even sunscreen) unlike many other places. Beach was great at high tide to swim. Low tide was nice but had to walk really far out to cool off. Was happy to have AC/minisplit to cool off with this heat. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikaila C.

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

Lovely getaway

Beautiful cozy cottage perfect for couples or small families. Short walk to the bay side beach, perfect for capturing those sunsets.Heart of Cape Cod team did a wonderful job making sure everything was spotless prior to our arrival. Tara and her team think of everything. Forgot something? Don’t worry she probably has it waiting for you in the cottage. Nice walkable neighborhood with restaurants and shops 5 minutes away. Nice outdoor area for relaxing post hike/ swim. Host stays in contact regularly, making my first Vrbo experience a breeze. Would 100% book with Tara again for our next trip to the Cape!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

BILL S.

Excellent

The Bay Cottage never disappoints. I have been coming to the Cape since I was 8 years old. My grandparents got me hooked. To this day, I still stay in the same cottage they rented back in the day. A few major changes all for the good, but deep down inside, this is still the same cottage I remember. In fact, I can still remember the original way the cottage looked, with the large spring on the door that always slammed shut if you didn't hold the door, or just the sound of the spring creaking as you opened the door. What I really remember and miss dearly is the Target Ship that was out in the Bay. My brother and I would run down the street to watch the planes fly really low and drop their bombs onto the ship. You could even hear the whistling noise the bombs made as they were let go from the planes. Nothing beats low tide where you can walk miles just to get to the water. I always tell my friends that visit, when it's low tide, it looks like someone had just pulled the plug from the bathtub, there is no water unless you want to walk; way out to get your feet wet. Once they saw the low tide, they always said I wasn't kidding. Eastham and Bay Cottage on Thumpertown Rd will always hold a special place in my heart. The cottage is well maintained, and the personalized gift bags is always a huge hit. I can't wait for next year's vacation; I know Eastham and The Bay Cottage will not disappoint!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G., Vermont

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

Adorable beach cottage with an awesome location

We loved our stay at this adorable little beach cottage! Its location couldn't be better - just a short 5-min walk to Thumpertown Beach where you can enjoy gorgeous sunsets. Tara was super responsive and gave lots of great food recommendations. Would stay here again and recommend it to a couple or small group looking to stay in Eastham!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Cape excursion

Well maintained, great grounds, responsive owner/host, highly recommended to couples & small families. Would think that renting all of owners' 3 properties with multiple couples/relatives would make for a great weekend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Wonderful quick getaway to a cute cottage!

The cottage was cozy & perfect, and we loved the hammock and outdoor shower. Comfy bed & pillows, clean & tidy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin Kumar B.

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

Excellent property in the heart of Cape Cod

It was a wonderful cozy spot for our short stay at Cape Cod. The location was perfect and the cottage was very clean. The owners were lovely enough to leave us a few snacks that were local to the Cape (we really enjoyed them). Overall, it’s a great property to stay in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

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

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