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Host

9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Falmouth, MA

Island Queen Ferry3 min drive
Falmouth Heights Beach4 min drive
Shining Sea Bikeway8 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay

Our beautiful 'Starfish Cottage' awaits you for your Cape Cod vacation! Our 2 bedroom cottage has hardwood floors, updated kitchen, quiet dead-end street, private back yard with deck and gas grill, and a 'rumpus room' in the lower level. Just steps away from Perch Pond and a playground, or you can walk to the local boat landing and Great Bay swimming. Ocean Beaches (1.5 mi), Historic Downtown Falmouth (3 mi) and the Martha's Vineyard Ferries are just a short drive.

Property manager

Lisa McAleer

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a pack n play in the home

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Small well behaved dogs alowed with $50 Pet Fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

Property registration number C0237280960

About the area

East Falmouth

This holiday home is located in East Falmouth. Island Queen Ferry 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 Cape Cod Beaches and Old Silver Beach. Cape Cod Children's Museum and Mashpee River Reservation are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Falmouth, MA

What's nearby

Island Queen Ferry - 3 min drive
Falmouth Heights Beach - 4 min drive
Surf Drive Beach - 6 min drive
Falmouth Beach - 7 min drive
Shining Sea Bikeway - 8 min drive

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 26 min drive
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪Shipwrecked - ‬4 min drive
‪Flying Bridge Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay located?

Situated in East Falmouth, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cape Cod Winery, Main Street and Menauhant Beach. Island Queen Ferry and Cape Cod Beaches are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

26 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

My family and I loved our stay at Starfish Cottage! Located on a peaceful dead end street, we took advantage of the nearby walks along the bay and the local beaches. Close proximity to great restaurants with water views, a winery and brewery. The house was pristine with a great deck and backyard and it had everything we needed and more! Highly recommend and looking forward to hopefully coming back again next year!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anne and Mary D., Liverpool, NY

18 July 2023

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

Cute cottage in quiet neighborhood

The cottage was just what we wanted. It was in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to beaches, restaurants and shopping. Nicely furnished and clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

4 July 2023

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

Great for couple of family

Well appointed cottage, clean with AC in each room which is great with the humidity. Pet friendly which is a plus and quiet street to walk dogs along. We enjoyed our stay and will likely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

30 June 2023

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

Great getaway for our family!

Lisa was the best all throughout the process. She knew we were driving up from the Southeast and made sure everything was easy for us when we arrived! The house was super clean, plenty of space, totally turn-key, well stocked with kitchen items, perfect for a smaller family. We enjoyed every minute we had to enjoy your great home! I especially loved the wall of liquor labels at the bar in the basement- so cool!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Elizabeth A.

24 Aug 2022

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

Great stay

Cute house close to shopping, food and the beach. Our family had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

9 Aug 2022

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

Great getaway for our family!

Lisa and family were amazingly responsive to Our questions and requests and the house was wonderfully stocked and clean for our week’s stay. The pond at the end of the street was perfect for kayaking or SUP and we enjoyed neighborhood walks. I highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

16 July 2022

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

Perfect Cottage on the Cape

This cottage was perfect for my husband and I and our 3 year old daughter and dogs. Close to beaches, playground and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kathy P.

6 July 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointing

The yard is not pleasant. Rickety fence that is half fallen down, weeds all around. Don’t be fooled by the photos. House had NOT been cleaned prior to our arrival. We spent the first half hour clearing cobwebs with bugs caught in them. Dirty dishes in dishwasher. An empty roll of toilet paper, an almost empty roll of paper towels in the kitchen, used sponge in sink, dirty utensils in the utensil holder. Empty ice cube trays. Really, nothing says “we don’t care” more than these first impressions. Coffee maker was old and dirty. We even bought vinegar to try to clean it but the coffee still tasted like burnt plastic. We ended up driving to Dunkin every morning to get coffee. So, either plan on doing that or bring your own coffee maker. Overall, the worst house we have ever rented in 30 years.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

5 July 2022

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

Lovely

We love this house! 3rd year in a row.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dona C.

29 June 2022

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

Great Location

Perfect location for what we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shellie D.

26 Sept 2021

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

Great Stay!

We just returned from our stay at the Starfish Cottage. The home is adorable, clean and comfortable. It was the perfect size for 3-4 adults, or a family with two children. The area is very quiet. We did bring our dog and she loved walking down to the pond at the end of the street. There’s not much room there, especially if tide is in but it was a nice option. The beaches are close by, as is everything you need. The yard isn’t fully fenced but that just required more walks with the dog. The house is as advertised. Lisa will share what to bring. I will add that as of September 1, 2021, the town of Falmouth doesn’t sell small bottles of water (only gallons). A noble step in protecting the environment, but you need to prepare. I would definitely recommend staying in Lisa’s home. We will keep it on our list of places to return to, only staying away when our adult children are able to join our September getaway Thank you Lisa!.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

13 Sept 2021

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

Great Family Summer Vacation

Greatly enjoyed the home. Well appointed, close to many great areas of Falmouth.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

24 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful!

Second time staying here and we just love it! Perfect location, quiet street and adorable house

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

3 July 2021

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

Perfect Cottage

This cottage was perfect for my family of four with 2 grown kids. We had everything we needed for our week stay! Owner was very easy to communicate with very nice😊 Planning a return in 2022!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn D.

19 Aug 2020

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

Perfect!

My family and I had the best week at the cottage! It was clean and the location was great. Very quaint street, close to all the restaurants, shops and beach. Lisa was wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

21 July 2020

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

Fantastic Week

Wonderful stay! Pet friendly, my dog may have enjoyed it more than me. We loved the neighborhood and pond at the end of the street. Close to center shops and dining

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kyla v.

4 July 2020

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

Very pleased

Home was adorable, clean desirable location. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

MaryJean S.

27 Sept 2019

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

Starfish Cottage

Lovely home, perfect for a couple or small family. 2 mile walk to Falmouth beach, easy interaction with owner, great location for day trips and quick access to stores. Beautiful Cape Cod. We were fortunate to have wonderful weather and would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurent D.

7 Aug 2019

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

parfait

Tout est conforme à la description. Nous aimions déjà beaucoup Falmouth et l'emplacement de la maison est très appréciable. Lisa est un contact très agréable et elle répond toujours rapidement aux demandes. La maison est confortable, rien ne manque. Nous y reviendrons

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

14 Aug 2018

Stay here if you're coming to Cape Cod!

This is an absolutely lovely cottage. It is true to the pictures you see. The neighborhood is quiet and the pond at the end of the street is lovely. We grilled often and found the home to have all the creature comforts. Bristol Beach is just down the road--not a bad jog if you're a runner. If you are not use to the shelly beaches of the area, visit Chapaquiot Beach. Soft sad, shallow waters, lovely. Tuesday's/Thursday's you can get a tour of Nobska lighthouse. We also ventured to Yarmouth to the Whydah Pirate Museum. It's far more archaeological than expected--so take that into account if you have young kids--you can't touch anything. It was still a great museum. Restaurant's tried on Main Street: Liam McGuire's, Anejo, and Divine. All GREAT! Divine for great pizza; Anejo for great margarita's. Lastly, never had we had such a responsive and gracious owner. She provided great details that really help drive our trip to be great. Looking forward to coming back one day.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tod R.

29 July 2018

We spent a wonderful month at Starfish Cottage.

The cottage was clean and had everything we need. The location is perfect for access to beaches and Falmouth. Lisa, the owner, was an absolute pleasure to deal with. This is a wonderful spot.

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

2 July 2018

Perfect Cape getaway!

My husband, 8 month old, and small dog stayed at this house for our vacation and had a wonderful time! The property was very well cared for, with a beautiful yard and deck in a great, quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed sitting on the deck at night and grilling out during the day. There is a great playground across the street at the elementary school with a big field for our dog to run in. We had a great vacation and this house was a perfect home away from home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

6 Sept 2017

Very Cute Cottage - quiet location

We had a lovely stay in this cute cottage. It was great having access to a Barbeque and patio area which we used frequently during our stay. Location v close to all amenities

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kyle O.

4 Aug 2017

Great little cottage!

My wife, 6 month old, and I had a great stay at the starfish cottage. Very close to Bristol, Heights and Menahunt beaches. Bristol is closest at ~1.5 miles. Old silver is also an easy, short drive. The dirt road along Great Pond (Great Pond St/Rd) is a great place to walk/run!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sara M.

23 July 2017

Very inviting cottage.

It was very convenient to several Falmouth beaches. It was a good location to a neighboring community I was also visiting. The reference to on Perch Pond I found misleading as property is not directly on a pond although there are many ocean beaches and ponds/ lakes in area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Lisa McAleer

Hello, we're the McAleer family. Our Starfish Cottage has been in our family for over 30 years, where we've made countless memories and enjoyed all the local beaches, activities, and nature that Cape Cod has to offer. We are pleased to share our home with our special guests who want to enjoy the Falmouth area in a quiet and relaxing space of their own. Tastefully remodeled in 2016, our Starfish Cottage is an inviting 'home away from home' in the beautiful Teaticket section of Falmouth, Cape Cod.

Why they chose this property

Starfish Cottage is on a nice, quiet dead end street, just a few houses away from Perch Pond which is great for kayaking or canoeing. Guests can walk about a 1/2 mile to the Great Bay boat landing where you can swim or walk along the beautiful bay walk and watch the boats.
There is a great yard with a deck to relax and unwind, and grill and dine together. Historic downtown Falmouth is just a short drive away for great restaurants, shopping, and the town Green with it's weekly open air farmers market and outdoor movie nights.
Falmouth boasts many sandy ocean beaches, including Old Silver Beach, Menahaunt Beach, Bristol and Falmouth Heights beaches.

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