Gray Whale is a serene 3-bedroom, 2-bath bayside retreat where Cape Cod’s fall colors meet golden shorelines. Just minutes from both bay and ocean beaches, it’s the perfect home base for sunset beach walks, cranberry harvest adventures, and quiet evenings under painted skies. Enjoy the fun game room, the roomy deck for morning coffee, and the open yard for lawn games beneath autumn light—all part of your fall escape with Heart of Cape Cod.
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We are located bayside in a lovely neighborhood cul-de-sac. Very central to everything. Close to Cape Cod Rail Trail (bike trail), kettle ponds, ocean side Coast Guard and Nauset Light beach, Salt Pond Visitors Center, Eastham Windmill, and First Encounter beach.
Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet perfectly positioned for adventure, the Gray Whale is your ideal Cape Cod summer retreat. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, brought to you by the Heart of Cape Cod, offers a prime central location, making it effortless to explore Eastham’s stunning beaches, scenic trails, and vibrant coastal towns.
Spend your days soaking up the sun on the bayside’s warm, gentle shores, just 1.4 miles away to famous Campground Beach (a breezy 7-minute bike ride), or 6 minutes (2.3 miles) to the breathtaking ocean waves of the Cape Cod National Seashore (a 12 minute bike ride). Whether you’re looking for tranquil tidepools or rolling surf, you’ll find your perfect beach just minutes away.
After a day in the sand and salt air, return to the Gray Whale’s inviting outdoor space—fire up the gas grill on the deck, rinse off in the refreshing outdoor shower, or challenge your crew to a round of cornhole in the expansive yard. As the sun sets, head out to one of the many top-rated restaurants just minutes away, where you can savor the freshest seafood, farm-to-table fare, and classic Cape Cod flavors. Not sure where to go? No worries, we provide all the best recommendations for where to go and what to see with each reservation.
Inside, the home is designed for comfort and ease. A fully stocked kitchen with breakfast bar and dining room has everything you need for a snack on the go or a lobster boil. The stylish and comfortable living room is perfect for curling up with a good book or settling in for a movie on the large screen streaming TV. The first-floor bedroom and full bath provide a convenient option for guests with mobility needs, while the two additional bedrooms and second full bath upstairs offer space and privacy for the whole group. With all linens provided, a washer and dryer, and parking for 2-3 cars, every detail is in place for a stress-free getaway.
Beyond Eastham, Gray Whale’s central location puts you within easy reach of Cape Cod’s most charming villages, from the historic streets of Provincetown to the quaint boutiques of Chatham. Explore scenic bike trails, embark on a whale-watching tour, or browse local farmers' markets—your Cape Cod adventure starts here.
Book your summer escape today and make unforgettable memories at Gray Whale!
Highlights of the Home:
- An award-winning, custom, state-of-the-art, award-winning house manual with recommendations is provided with
each stay
- 7 beds total:
2 Queens
4 Twins
- Two full bathrooms – Both with tub/shower combo
- 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
- Large screen streaming TV
- Gas grill & patio furniture
- New outdoor shower
- Strong WiFi throughout
- Washer & Dryer
- 1.2 miles to bayside beach for amazing sunsets (Thumpertown), 2.3 miles to oceanside for amazing sunrises (Nauset
Light Beach)
- Many vacation add-ons available such as Beach Cabanas, Pack-n-Plays, Farm Fresh Eggs, Romance Packages, Tours
and much more! Details provided after booking
- Air conditioning units & baseboard heat: Stay comfortable year-round with ceiling fans and screened windows for that
classic Cape Cod breeze
- Prime Location: Minutes from bike trail, ponds, bayside beaches, and the Cape Cod National Seashore
- Minimum age to book is 25 years of age
- 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.
We understand that things happen and plans may change so we always suggest purchasing travel insurance for your vacation
For Airbnb: A quick note on who you are paying for what, because lately everyone asks some version of who am I paying for what and to who. We set two things. One. The nightly rate for the home itself which we keep as fair as possible for this area. Two. The cleaning fee matches what our professional cleaning company charges to clean and reset a home this size. Those are the only amounts we control. Airbnb collects its own platform service fee for using the Airbnb site and support. Airbnb may include that platform fee in the total price you see here instead of showing it as a separate line which can make it look like it is part of what we charge. It is not. That amount goes to Airbnb. You will also see taxes as a separate line. Those taxes are required by state and local rules for this area. We do not set the tax rates, and we do not keep those funds. Airbnb calls this “fee transparency”.
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.
