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Lovely beach on Nasketucket bay. The swimming is fantastic!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

Sleeps 435 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fairhaven, MA

Fairhaven Town Hall7 min drive
Fort Phoenix State Reservation8 min drive
New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal10 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Large studio

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome! This beach cottage is a peaceful retreat for you. Very clean, sunny, quiet and steps away from the private beach and town boat launch. Bring your boat and enjoy Little Bay or cruise over to Cape Cod or the Islands. Separate parking for boat trailer on the property. Come and enjoy Fairhaven at its finest. The cottage has 1 queen bed and a fold out futon that can sleep 2, a new flat screen tv, washer/dryer, towels, and a fun outdoor fireplace with comfortable seating. There is also a fully applianced kitchen complete with cookware, silverware and utensils. We also have a wonderful sunroom with flat screen tv and put out couch for your enjoyment as well as a outdoor shower!! Just across the harbor visit downtown New Bedford boasting fine restaurants offering the freshest sea food on the East Coast. New Bedford is experiencing a cultural renaissance in the downtown area and there are great art galleries, the Whaling Museum (awesome), gift shops, and specialty stores. Hop on the "Fast Ferry" service at the Port Authority Terminal in New Bedford and take a day trip to Martha's Vineyard, CuttyHunk, or Nantucket. Heading east on RT195 and your at the Bourne bridge to Cape Cod. Chose to just settle in for a "off the grid" quiet romantic weekend or an intimate gathering with family and friends. Fairhaven offers some of the most serene coastal nature preserves and bike trails the region has to offer. Take advantage of all the beauty and amenities of a Cape Cod vacation with out all the traffic and expense. If you have a boat the loading dock is at the end of the street...free!. Great restaurants and places to visit all around the area. We provide maps and detailed fun things to do in the area at the cottage....Bring your kayaks, bikes, water shoes and flip flops! Enjoy!

West Island is located on Buzzard's Bay in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

It is 65 miles south of Boston and 50 miles East of Providence, RI.
The bridges to Cape Cod are 30 miles east, Plymouth, MA is 35 miles away and Newport, Rhode Island is a short 38 mile drive.

Nearby Points of Interest:
*Tabor Academy
* Nantucket, CuttyHunk & Martha's Vineyard Ferries
* Fort Phoenix
* New Bedford Whaling Museum
* Fort Taber / Fort Rodman
* Plimoth Plantation
* Newport Cliff Walk
* Newport Mansion Tours
* Cape Cod Canal
* Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
* WaterFire Providence
* Federal Hill, Providence
* Westport Winery
* Sakonnet Vineyards
* New Bedford Whaling Museum

Property manager

Joan McDevitt

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fairhaven Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 500 Sq Ft | 3 Exterior Steps Required

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Small, 30lbs, well behaved dogs with 100 fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking of any kind anywhere on the property.

150.00 Non-refundable deposit for dogs. All dogs must be leashed while on the property and stools picked up/ not allowed on any furniture at all.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0237100940

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this cottage is on the beach. New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal and Woods Hole Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Old Silver Beach. 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

Fairhaven Town Hall - 7 min drive
Millicent Library - 7 min drive
Fort Phoenix State Reservation - 8 min drive
New Bedford Whaling Museum - 10 min drive
New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪The Nook - ‬6 min drive
‪Yozakura Sushi - ‬14 min drive
‪Ebb Tide Lounge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fairhaven cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of West Island, New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal and Fort Phoenix State Reservation. Unitarian Memorial Church and Fairhaven Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

18 June 2024

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

Nica and cozy

Nice and cozy. Pretty small main cottage but with a very attractive sunroom across the patio. Perfect place for 2 and within very short distance of the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

5 Sept 2023

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

Enchanting stay

We would agree that the place was absolutely comfortable and cozy. We highly recommend this cottage. The amenities, location, and comfort was everything we hoped for. The host were outstanding and very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

27 Aug 2023

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

Great little cottage

Cute beach cottage, very clean and decorated really nice. Enjoyed our stay there and the host, Joan is wonderful. She even left snacks and lots of supplies if you needed them. Thank you again, Joan for your hospitality and letting us stay at your home. 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MT F.

17 July 2023

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

Charming Beach Cottage

The lovely garden cottage is so picturesque. It is a stones throw to the beach & has an incredible outdoor shower - I didn’t want to leave !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody and Rick B.

26 June 2023

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

By the Seashore

We were delighted to get there from Vermont. Our weather was not great, but we kayaked, biked, enjoyed the historical sights, the Whaling Museum a lot and Rick swam. Had sensational food at Ricarrdi's. We would not recommend the Bait and Hook out by the west beach at all = Very Disappointing. As for your accomodations we both fit in well. We would suggest that perhaps you take some of the items off of the book case so there is more room for our odds and ends. In the batheroom perhaps some of the space on the little shelves to the left of the toilet might be freed up for a few of you guests things. Also maybe move the conch shell on teh back of the toilet so there is room there. Not much space for toiletries. Also, a towel rack in the bathroom or somewhere would be helpful. Our weather was not clear enough to put our towels outside. We loved the outdoor shower.We have one too and that was ideal. And you had so many things for us to use that were so useful in case we forgot. I loved the space in the next door house. That was my favorite. In your ad it looks like that is the house you are renting. We did not know there would be two "houses". Thank you for your generosity. We may come again. We enjoyed the neighborhood. Everyone was very friendly. It was too chilly for the beach, but so convenient. We had a very nice time. Again our thanks. Jody and Rick

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa G.

7 June 2023

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

Quaint and Cozy Cottage Stay

This was the best cottage with everything we needed. So close to the boat ramp and beach with excellent views. The cottage was clean and quaint with plenty of space for two. Backed up onto a preserve-like backyard, this gave us privacy when we were enjoying the patio space. Super inviting and host was easy to communicate with. Loved it and would stay again. :)

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MT F.

22 Aug 2022

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

Private Oasis

Enchanting garden cottage offering , private outdoor rain shower, fully stocked eat-in kitchen with gas cooking, open floor plan with queen sized bed, large indoor bath with in-unit laundry, tile floors, recessed lighting, double skylights , 2nd cottage offers stunning sitting room with pull out couch for additional sleep area, large outdoor dining patio area perfect for grilling & private beach ! A Must Visit !

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

2 July 2022

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

Nice Stay

Nice stay. Clean property. Next to beach, great for dog!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

17 May 2022

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

Great weekend getaway

Overall an amazing stay. Cute little cottage with a nice relaxing patio and sunroom. I loved being close to the beach and close to all the local attractions. The Hosts Joan and Mike were very responsive and easy to get in touch with. We look forward to visiting again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

18 Apr 2022

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

Awesome

The property was adorable, everything one might need being away from home was there for you. Host thought of everything. Very clean, cutely decorated, awesome area, so close to the beach. Host responded quickly to any questions we may have had. Very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone. We would love to stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

26 Sept 2021

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

Sweet little cottage by the water.

Owners responded quickly to any issues. Could have provided more info onTV use as well as trash/recycling pick up day.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rozanne O., Charlottesville, VA

11 Sept 2021

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

Quiet retreat

This tiny cottage worked well for me and my small dog, very cozy but cheerful. The neighborhood is quiet, except for a little road traffic to the.boat ramp at the end.of the street. A good spot for restful getaway. The kitchen is tiny but well supplied. While I would suggest an upgrade in the.bed linens, overall the place gets very high marks.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

10 Aug 2021

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

Perfect

Once again, we had a wonderful stay at Joan”s cottage and look forward to returning next year! It’s great to have every need anticipated. The beach is beautiful and private. The neighborhood is quiet and convenient to everything.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

31 July 2021

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

Great little get-away

Fun little property to be by the water and get off the grid for a bit. Easy to get around. Great to be by the water and have access to a beach. Able to bring pups for a convenient bonus. Nice town center with quaint streets and nice bike path. Excellent location to get to the fast ferry to Martha’s Vineyard etc. Enjoyable time…thank you for the stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K., Lafayette, CO

16 July 2021

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Perfect way to relax

The location and logistics were very easy, which is good for us seniors. Simple unpretentious seaside area, and quiet with lots of birds right next to the patio. Would return. Easy to explore from if the spirit moves you. Water close by. Great Portuguese food in New Bedford.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Y.

12 July 2021

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

Great cottage in coastal Massachusetts

We had a great time staying at the cottage- we found the location perfect. My kids loved walking down to the beach on the bay! The location is also in close proximity to bigger beaches, New Bedford attractions, the ferry to the islands, and cape cod. Our teenager loved her pull out couch in the separate building - three steps away from the main cottage, close enough yet separate enough, the perfect teenager haven. My little one stayed on the pull out futon in the main cottage. Everything was well stocked, super comfortable. The hosts were easy to contact and super helpful. Highly recommend this delightful rental!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

KAREN Y.

15 June 2021

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Great getaway to refresh and rejuvenate!

My husband and I like to find quiet space to rejuvenate and this was perfect! Spent hours on the beach - litterly watched the tide role in and out. Lots of good food close by and quiet neighborhood. Lisa (neighbor) was super nice and enjoyed walking our dogs together.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N., Dallas

3 Sept 2020

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

Quaint and convenient

Joan’s cottage sits near a bay and is a great place to walk to and enjoy the scenery. The neighborhood is quiet and the home has everything you could need. Joan was easy to reach if needed and the check-in and check-out process was easy. Thanks Joan!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

25 Aug 2020

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

Lovely coastal cottage

A perfect place for a quiet weekend away. The cottage is smaller but has everything you might want (pretty well-stocked kitchen, too). Nice firepit and grill in the yard and a nice patio to relax on as well. A new sunroom addition in a second one-room cottage is also very nice and accommodated our two friends who joined us for a night. There is a small boat launch about 500 feet away with a small beach adjacent that is nice to splash around in. The location is quiet but still close to grocery stores and restaurants, though during the pandemic all the town beaches we tried to go to were blocked to non-residents so we had to drive about 30 mins to Horseneck State beach -- nice beach but not as close as we had hoped. Would recommend this place for a couple, small family, or even two couples if you're willing to share a smaller space. Joan was very easy to communicate with and made our stay easy and pleasant.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

23 Aug 2020

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

Private & Peaceful

Joan and Mike were the perfect hosts. They were friendly and accommodating and provided lots of info about the area. Every amenity needed was there. Beach is so close and quiet. The cottage is well equipped, clean and has plenty of space for 4. We had a fantastic stay and hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

10 Aug 2020

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Location Location Location

Couldn’t ask for a a better location. The cottage had everything we needed. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

1 Aug 2020

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

Quaint beach cottage

Stayed here for a 5 day getaway to the coast. The cottage is quaint and well-stocked with everything you could need for a beach vacation! The location is perfect- you’re only a few minute drive from Fairhaven and New Bedford, which has a cute downtown area right by the docks with multiple restaurants to choose from. There’s a private beach and boat launch within a 5 minute walk from the cottage. You’re also minutes away from ferries that go to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and hidden gem Cuttyhunk island. You’re also a short drive to cape cod. We enjoyed exploring the area and loved staying in such a cute place! While the cottage is on the smaller side (it probably wouldn’t comfortable fit more than 2 people), it was perfect for me, my boyfriend and 2 small dogs. Joan was a pleasure to work with and gave us several recommendations on restaurants to try- we did and were not disappointed! We will definitely be returning in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

3 Nov 2019

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Off-season bliss

If you've never stayed in a tiny house before this is your chance. Cute, tasteful and very clean but won't comfortably house more than 2 people. Short walk to beach (actually a boat launch, no swimming) but it's scenic and quiet in the off-season. Very close to the Cape, the MV passenger ferry and just across the river from New Bedford. Joan is terrific and I would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., Kemah

9 Sept 2019

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

Best Little Cottage in Fairhaven

The cottage was cute, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was a 2 minute walk to the beach and a short drive to to shops and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again! Thanks for making are stay enjoyable!