Sea salt cottage on the West Island

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6146.3 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
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Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Fairhaven, MA

West Island
‪8 min walk‬
New Bedford Whaling Museum
‪15 min drive‬
New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal
‪16 min drive‬
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Come create beautiful memories in our completely remodeled and updated home on West Island. Step back in time where your worries are carried away as you bike along the island roads, walking to one of the five beaches, hiking the trails to secluded beaches, kayak Buzzards Bay or Nasketucket Bay, watch the beautiful sunsets or sit around a campfire. West Island is an undiscovered gem that is an hour drive from Boston without the hassle of the bridges or traffic of Cape Cod. Over half the island is State conservation land offering many trails and wildlife.
Our coastal island dream home is like a tiny slice of heaven. Sea Salt has a large cathedral ceiling open concept kitchen dining area with all brand new stainless steel appliances, living room with gas fireplace, 60 inch HDTV and DVD player, WiFi, three bedrooms ,walk in rainfall shower, full sized washer and dryer ,all make up the inside of our home.
Relax on the back porch overlooking a lush landscaped partially fenced yard, grill local caught seafood on outside gas grill , enjoy dining under the stars in our sea shelled dining area, sit around a natural rock fire pit or let your cares wash away in an outside spa, complete with rainfall shower and an antique claw foot tub with hot and cold water. Once here you may never want to leave.
For your convenience we provide beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, reading books and some board games.
Within 4 miles you will find large supermarket chains, department stores and restaurants. There is a ferry located at both Fairhaven and New Bedford that can take you to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket.

Property manager

Beth Millar & Steve Miller

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Quiet time after 10:00 PM

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets allowed due to allergies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

None on property

No fireworks on property. No lit fires other than firepit area. No lit candles in or outside.

Only listed guests can be in the home. Do not leave doors and windows open when running AC or heat. Quiet after 10:00 PM . It is a quiet family area.

$25.00 an extra person over 6 with a maximum of 8 people No smoking in or outside the property

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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

Note from host: Quiet time after 10:00 PM

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number c1754093700

About the area

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this holiday home is near the beach. New Bedford Art Museum and Gallery X are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Millicent Library and Fort Phoenix State Reservation. Wings & Things and Haunted House are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fairhaven, MA

What's nearby

West Island - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fort Phoenix State Reservation - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
New Bedford Whaling Museum - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 62 min drive - 75.2 km

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 35 min drive
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Mac's Soda Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬19 min drive
‪Bocca - ‬11 min drive
‪Lighthouse Tavern - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea salt cottage on the West Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea salt cottage on the West Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea salt cottage on the West Island?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sea salt cottage on the West Island located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from West Island and within 9 miles (15 km) of Unitarian Memorial Church and Fairhaven Town Hall. Millicent Library and Fort Phoenix State Reservation are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

2 Sept 2024

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

Idyllic beach house

Our hosts thought of providing everything one might need for a comfortable beach vacation! Beautiful house, excellent location, accomodating hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

3 Dec 2024

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

Thanksgiving Relaxation

This property was just as described. It was perfect for quiet time and relaxation for my daughter and me. Beth was fabulous to deal with and was great with her communication. We would definitely stay again! Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail V.

15 July 2024

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

Family

This was a top notch vrbo. The host made our stay so easy & confortable with every necessity you could think of & more.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

17 Aug 2024

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

Perfect beach getaway

Sea Salt Cottage is beautifully designed and decorated, and has everything you need for a relaxing getaway: beach, porch sitting area, firepit, outdoor shower, bright and spacious kitchen, quiet neighborhood, ice cream shop and restaurant within walking distance, and more. This was our fifth stay here, and we will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

16 Aug 2024

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

Can’t thank Beth enough.

We were so thrilled with Beth and her home. We were looking for a bit more space for our little family, and this place was perfect. The island is great and a nice secluded little community. We hope to return next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

7 Aug 2024

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

Amazing first VRBO experience

This was our family of 4 first experience with a VRBO and it was amazing. The Sea Salt Cottage had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We loved riding the bikes through out the island and the other amenities the cottage offered. Beth, the owner, was so easy to communicate with and offered so much information for activities to do in the area. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

12 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful house, beautiful island

Very clean, very comfortable home. The island is beautiful. The beaches and bike trails are perfect and the surrounding area is very comfortable. Great place for a family vacation

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

1 Aug 2023

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

Perfect!

My family of four absolutely loved our stay here. The house is perfect, we did not want to leave! It was so nice to be so close to the beaches & ice cream shop! We had a really great summer vacation here.

Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherie p.

25 Sept 2020

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

Lovely cozy cottage

The property is spotless and lovingly decorated and supplied with all needs. Beautiful location that’s walking distance to beaches. Would love to revisit in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

4 July 2023

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

Lovely cottage

we loved our stay at Sea Salt Cottage- the property was well kept and very clean. The kids enjoyed smores every night at the firepit, bike rides around the island and ice cream from West Island Creamery. Beth was also a very responsive host. Highly recommend a stay here- the cottage brought us back to our New England childhood!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anderson N.

20 Aug 2023

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

Perfect beach getaway

Beth & Steve are amazing hosts! Sea Salt Cottage is a true gem. The location can't be beat: only a mile from the private beach on West Island and only 15 minutes from the New Bedford ferry terminal. The house is so comfortable inside and out, with a gorgeous kitchen, a cozy back porch, outdoor shower, swing, lawn for games, and a firepit. Our family has stayed at Sea Salt Cottage for four years in a row and can't wait to go back next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

25 Sept 2023

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

Fabulous host and house

I rented the house to attend my daughter's wedding and it couldn't have been a more perfect home away from home. Kitchen was well stocked and the house was decorated beautifully. The host was very responsive and helpful. Bikes and cornhole came in handy!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

1 July 2023

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

Relaxing and quaint getaway home

This property was as described in the listing. It was perfect for our family of 4. The house was clean and comfortable. The yard was perfect for playing and relaxing. We particularly enjoyed biking through the nearby DCR property and exploring the different beaches. Thank you for a nice getaway to start the summer!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

23 June 2024

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

A true gem

Every five star review for this home and the people who own it is well deserved. This is the only home I’ve ever rented where the reality was better than the description. It truly is a special place where every detail is considered. The owners are thoughtful, friendly and go above and beyond in every way imaginable. The home is comfortable, warm and inviting and an oasis away from everything, while being close enough to everything a person could want or need. I feel so fortunate to have found this special place and will definitely return.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

23 July 2022

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Thanks for our stay at sea salt cottage!

I want to keep this short and sweet so I will just say, sea salt cottage is as beautiful and relaxing as the pictures make it look! The area of the location is wonderful, the beach is so close, and everything you could possibly need for your stay is at this house. Perfect New England getaway for friends. Beth was so helpful and responsive, and she gave us so many great suggestions. 100% would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

26 June 2023

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Beach vibe and feels like home

We LOVED our stay here. The house is beautiful with sooo many amenities...outdoor shower, swing, stunning back yard with flowers, playtoys, grill, comfy beds, awesome cafe porch, and a fully stocked and equipped kitchen. It's a great location too. Beth was very responsive and timely, as well as helpful for recommendations. You must eat at Off the Hook and take in the live music! Thank you Beth and Steve for sharing your beach home with us! We plan to return for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shweta M.

29 June 2021

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

Wonderful getaway!

We had a fantastic stay! The house is warm and inviting, well-maintained and beautifully decorated, very clean and stocked with everything we needed. The kitchen is definitely a highlight (of many highlights!), and the backyard was perfect for outdoor dining and play. We also loved West Island - beautiful and perfectly quiet, with easy access to trails, beach, and gorgeous views. Beth was very helpful, providing great suggestions for what to do, and also responding promptly to my questions. We really loved our stay at Sea Salt Cottage and would absolutely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

31 July 2024

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

beautiful home

The house was beautifully decorated without being precious. There were many places both inside and outside to relax. The three bedrooms are off the kitchen and the feeling of the rest of the house is open and bright. In the shed there were several bikes from which to choose. We hadn't been to West Island before; it's pretty sleepy...one ice cream place .1 mile away:) We mostly just hung around reading and eating ice cream every night and that worked for us! The island is very easy to figure out as it's an alphabetical grid. It seems like it would be a great place to bring kids because they could ride their bikes around without much worry.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

len J.

14 Oct 2024

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

West Island Wow factor!

My wife and I have just spent three special days at this beautiful property as part of our New England road trip. The cottage is stunning, situated in a quiet tree lined road on a small island connected to the mainland by a causeway. On arriving at the island it is almost like stepping back in time, everybody is so polite and friendly and the only sounds to be heard are the sound of the ocean and birdsong. The cottage itself is beautifully furnished, so comfortable, with modern appliances and sea themed art and ornaments. The bed is very comfortable, and the living room so very welcoming and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and modern. We both loved the cottage and would be hard pressed to find a single fault. Bicycles are provided for use on the island, and the cottage is no more than 400 metres from the sea in any direction, with beautiful beaches and good walks. Our dealings with Beth were prefect, .Beth responded quickly to our contact and was very helpful in messaging with little tips for things to do, and checking in that we were ok, the very best of hosts. We will always remember our time at Sea Salt Cottage and would return in a heartbeat. Thank you Beth. Thank you Sea Salt Cottage and West Island.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otis H., United States

11 July 2022

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

Perfect New England Seaside Getaway

This place is just as the listing describes. Perfectly appointed house in a quiet residential neighborhood. Check in was quick and easy. Beth was the perfect host. Always quick with commmunication and available to answer any questions. The house, itself, is gorgeous. Huge eat in kitchen/ding room. Comfy living room and tons of high quality bedding for the guests. Where Sea Salt really shines though is in the outdoor space. Huge outdoor area with everything you need. Awesome fire pit (we used almost every night) and outdoor dining area. The outdoor shower has to be experienced to be believed. This isn’t a garden hose hanging off the gutter…this is a full hot/cold bathroom with a view of the stars. Definitely a highlight. We loved every minute of our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

24 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful island house

We had a very peaceful stay and appreciated the many thoughtful details. We enjoyed visiting the beach and sitting by the fire. The house was very clean and comfortable for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather K., Milwaukee, WI

9 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful Island Escape!

Location was beautiful, house is lovely, thoughtfully and very comfortably furnished throughout. Kitchen was great! Outdoor living space delightful! Host extremely helpful, we loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen W., Vermont

7 Sept 2022

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

Walking into Happiness

Someone obviously took great pleasure in decorating and outfitting this house. It had absolutely everything we needed and everything else to make a vacation incredible. The furnishings, the linens, the kitchen utensils, the outdoor bath..the backyard furniture, the back deck.....It was sublime.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

rob p.

28 Aug 2022

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

Great Vacation Home

I have never stayed in a rental that had such a well stocked kitchen-from spices to flour to every possible cooking utensil. Kitchen/dining and living room well appointed with a spacious private back shaded yard, gas grill, fire place, and comfortable outdoor furniture . Storage shed with bikes, beach chairs and children's beach toys .Corn Hole game as well. Close to the town beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anderson N.

20 Aug 2022

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

A perfect getaway spot

Sea Salt Cottage is a place where all your worries melt away. The accommodations are more than comfortable and West Island is such a quaint area. The private beach is so peaceful. With a grocery store only 10 minutes away & the ferry terminal less than 20, the possibilities for staying in or heading out on adventures are endless. This was our third stay at Sea Salt and we hope to be back next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Beth Millar & Steve Miller

Husband and wife team who love to turn around that worn down old house, old cottage or old camp and create a space filled with attention to all the little things. We find so much joy in planting flowers and trees and watching them grow around our yard. Well, I get the plants and place them and Steve ends up planting and digging way more than I do. Lol. Steve loves architecture, building and creating new spaces and I love designing and decorating and searching for unique treasures. Together we have created Sea Salt Cottage .

Why they chose this property

I, Beth sell real estate, and I am always asking my husband Steve to just look at this one property with me. I grew up in Maine near the oceans and lakes and water of any type has drawn me to it . I decided to look for ocean property anywhere before the bridges of Cape Cod. I didn't want to deal with the traffic of the Cape. I saw a listing that read, do you want to live on an island? West island is all the great feelings you had growing up as child where summers were endless. I wanted to create an atmosphere that bought back the whimsy of a childhood, the time worn love of all things old, the pure radiance of color in all things new, in a place where all around you created a peaceful ocean mood . My design started with the custom hand blown lights in the kitchen created for me from Providence Art Glass and just evolved from the colors blown into this glass and all the items I searched for and found along the way. It was so exciting to see this house transform into what you will find today.

What makes this property unique

When I travel I always look and love to find the unique place with all the little details that together form exactly what I dreamed about or imagined from that great book, a place where my family and I would look back in years to come and remember that was a perfect beach house and an amazing vacation holiday. This is my wish for you.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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