Steps from Scituate Lighthouse, near harbor and beaches

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Located just 5 houses away from historic Scituate Lighthouse

Twin size daybed in the kitchen/living area

Scituate Harbor across the street, view from the porch.

Newly remodeled bath is bright and sunny, lit by skylight, has a tub/shower unit

Two rooms, one bedroom, sleeps 4, and a heck of a view.

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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Ocean view

Explore the area

Scituate, MA

Sand Hills Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
‪6 min drive‬
Peggoty Beach
‪12 min drive‬
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

2 room cottage has a bedroom with queen size bed, and kitchen/living area with a queen size sofa bed and a one chair and a half twin sleeper. Sleeps 4. Recently renovated, light, bright and airy. Covered porch to enjoy the breeze. Across the street from Scituate Harbor, walking distance to the Scituate Yacht Club and just 5 houses away from Scituate Lighthouse and a short walk to SandHills Beach. Well-behaved pet friendly. Located halfway between Boston and Cape Cod, near commuter rail.
Check out my new blog bostontothecape dot com for places to visit and things to do on the South Shore.

Property manager

Diane Houghton

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Ocean view

Parking available

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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number C0115512640

About the area

Scituate

Scituate is home to this cottage. North River Wildlife Sanctuary and Wompatuck State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include WIlbur's North and Norris Reservation. Paragon Carousel and Rockland Ice Rink are also worth visiting.

Scituate, MA

What's nearby

Sand Hills Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Peggoty Beach - 12 min drive - 4.6 km
Minot Beach - 17 min drive - 7.5 km
Nantasket Beach - 28 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

North Scituate Station - 12 min drive
Hingham Nantasket Junction Station - 18 min drive
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

‪Polcari's Bridgwaye Inn - ‬16 min drive
‪Dockside Donuts - ‬16 min drive
‪The Voyage - ‬17 min drive
‪Cosmos Caffe - ‬11 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from Scituate Lighthouse, near harbor and beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps from Scituate Lighthouse, near harbor and beaches?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from Scituate Lighthouse, near harbor and beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps from Scituate Lighthouse, near harbor and beaches located?

Situated in Scituate, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Sand Hills Beach, Museum Beach and Massachusetts Bay. Egypt Beach and Peggoty Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William F.

31 Dec 2024

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

Visiting family in Scituate.

Adorable well positioed to town ctr and close to lighthouse beach which was great for our dog. Peanut. Besut

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

19 Oct 2024

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

Great stay!

The property is amazing! Close walk to the harbor and the shore. Great place to unwind and relax. Owners were quickly available to answer questions. Highly recommend

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

j s.

22 May 2024

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

Location

Nice place and central between ptown and Boston made it easy to get around. Cool laid back town

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul p.

8 June 2024

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

Scituate Lighthouse property

This place is just right ! Hesitant about telling you about all the cool things going on with this property - cause it will always be booked and we want to go back ! Owners are cool Brian the mailman is friendly Easy walk to town

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

terri m.

2 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful view

I have stayed twice at this property and both times perfect! In fact my family is planning to book next year as a holiday let when they visit from England. The neighborhood is friendly and walkable with lovely sea views. I would highly recommend this property as a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

3 July 2024

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

Beach Town

The cottage is located on a point with a lighthouse in a very active beach town. Walkable to several beaches and the downtown restaurants and shops. Hosts live next door. Didn’t intrude but were available for questions. Very nice people!

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristofor W.

23 June 2024

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

Great spot for couples and solo vacationers!

I had a great week staying here for my vacation. The furniture was cozy, the natural light at the front of the house was great, the ocean breeze kept the worst of the heat away for most of the week, and the bed was big and comfy. The owners live closeby and were very responsive to questions and requests for help. The house is a very short walk to the rocky shoreline where the lighthouse stands. It was also a remarkably quiet area for being so close to beaches. Overall; a bright, clean, and cozy summer getaway. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

16 June 2023

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

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Very nice place with great hosts! Recommend!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

21 May 2023

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

Delightful cottage steps to Scituate lighthouse!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Extremely comfortable Cottage with lots of nice amenities. We picked this Cottage because it was Pet friendly. A dog bowl and a gate to keep our dog safely on the porch were even provided! There is a ramp into the Cottage, which is terrific for an older pet. Morning walks to Scituate lighthouse are a favorite memory! We want to start house hunting in Scituate based on this beautiful vacation; such a charming community!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

14 Mar 2023

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

Respite by the Seat

When a local builder did not deliver my home on time, I needed a place to stay to be onsite everyday. This lovely one bedroom cottage was the answer. Cozy and comfortable. With the full kitchen and stove I had the option to make my own meals or enjoy many of the local restaurants!

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

26 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful and Clean Area

We thought the stay was just the right size for us. Having never experienced Boston before, we wanted the freedom of coming and going as we pleased using a rental car. This stay was the center point of everything we wanted to do and go. We visited Boston, Salem, Plymouth, and Rhode Island. The downside was the lighthouse in the picture was being renovated, so we couldn't go inside, but we did get a lot of nice sunset pictures. The town of Scituate along this stay and the neighbor was very clean and the neighbors were friendly. If you want to have a rental car for your travels in Massachusetts, this is a nice and quiet stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

CARMEN T.

14 June 2019

Nice location but In need of repair and cleaning

We were shocked after reading everyone’s reviews that the cottage was very clean. When we arrived we had to sweep, mop, clean dishes, the fridge and whip down the bathroom. When taking a shower it fills with water and also found after staying the first night the sheets on one of the beds was dirty so thankfully there were sheets in the closet to change it. We do agree with the other reviews the owners are very nice and when she came out to meet us and asked how everything was I told her we had to do all that cleaning and she apologized but didn’t do anything to remedy it. In reading the welcome and checkout list that was on the table (coffee stained and notes written on the back of the paper) when checking out you are to strip the beds, sweep and whip everything down - the previous guests did NOT do that but ultimately should have been taken care of by the owner before new guests arrived. The location is beautiful and the neighbors we passed while out for walks were all extremely nice. The property is just in need of repairs and a deep cleaning. Will not be staying here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David H., David: born in Hyde Park, MA. Both graduated from Scituate High School.

30 Nov 2022

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

Fun Stay in a New England Coastal Town

We enjoyed our stay in this cottage on Cedar Point in Scituate. It was quant and comfortable with a great location near the lighthouse. Our host was friendly, helpful, and responsive to our needs. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela F., Middleton

6 Nov 2022

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

Great stay

Everything listed was there. Owner was great at responding and place was clean and fun mm

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggie G.

18 Oct 2022

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

Great Stay

This was a comfortable, cozy cottage that was perfect for my stay in Scituate while visiting with family and friends. Diane is friendly and accommodating. She lives behind this property and was available to answer questions and also respected our privacy. The cottage was a good size for us, and was just a few houses from the Scituate Lighthouse and jetty. We were up each morning watching the beautiful sunrise. Thank you to our host for helping to make this visit relaxing and fun.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

8 June 2022

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

Perfect!

Can't wait to visit again. Perfect for the wife and I with our two year old. Owners so friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

25 Mar 2022

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

Quiet Retreat

It was the perfect retreat for my mother and me. We took long walks around the lighthouse and enjoyed the proximity to the harbor. The house was the perfect seaside cottage. Just perfect. Thank you so much Diane!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

27 Sept 2021

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

The cottage was adorable and location perfect!

Plenty of room for 3 / 4 adults. Location so close to town, restaurants and the lighthouse!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

20 Aug 2021

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

Perfect gat-away retreat!

This little cottage is everything you need and then some! There is a beach within very close walking distance, a jetty to walk and fish, a quaint New England lighthouse and a perfect harbor to either watch boats or kayak if you so desire! On top of that, the cottage has a very comfortable bed, two pull out couches, and all the kitchen amenities you'd want. It is a perfect place to disconnect and relax...the only drawback is that the internet is very good so you might feel obligated to check your email now and again! The hosts are really nice, super responsive and respectful of your privacy. If you are looking for a cute, cozy place this is just right!

Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

11 Oct 2020

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

Perfect Seaside Getaway

We had an amazing two weeks at this charming cottage, which is just steps to the lighthouse and a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Scituate Harbor. Diane and Gerry were gracious and accommodating hosts, and we will certainly be returning!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

LouLou K.

14 Sept 2020

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

Perfection!

Absolute Perfection All Around!

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K., New York, USA

7 Aug 2020

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

Private cottage on the water

This property was amazing value and in a great location. Diane and Jerry are the nicest hosts and were never intrusive but always available when needed. The space is detached from their main home and a large enough space so that my partner and I could both work during the weekdays without being in each other's way. It was so nice to walk the dog to the lighthouse in the mornings and walk to the neighborhood beach on the weekends. I can't recommend this place enough! Scituate itself is the perfect balance between coastal town with a vacation feel without the crowds of the cape.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David G.

2 July 2020

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

Great cottage!

We stayed at this property for 5 nights with two of our kids and it was wonderful! We had plenty of space and a perfect location. We were also there on a hot week so we really appreciated the air conditioning units. Diane is a great property manager - always quick to respond and readily available if you need something. We would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

laura f., brattleboro, vermont

19 Mar 2020

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

Absolutely perfect!

I wish we could have stayed longer! I visited for a few nights, just me and my dog, and the cottage was absolutely perfect. Upon arrival, it was bright and clean and welcoming. The kitchen has everything you might need to cook (I got takeout from local seafood restaurants half the time, cooked the rest). The bed was very comfortable, and I slept wonderfully. We walked down to the lighthouse (only a few doors!) each morning and evening to watch the sunrise and sunset. There's also a beach by the harbor nearby where I took my dog swimming each day. It's easily walkable from the house unless you're an arthritic 12 year old retriever, but there is parking next to it if need be. Diane is such a kind host! In a hurry to go take photos of the supermoon (huge and pink!) over the water, I locked myself out on evening, and she responded immediately to my panicked text. I'm in the middle of studying for my boards, so I was very glad to have solid internet access while there, and I must admit that as someone who does own a tv, I was rather fascinated by the whole Roku thing and probably watched more television than I should have! But, studying, reading, or watching tv, the cottage was a wonderful place to lounge on the sofa after our walks, quiet and peaceful. I really hope to go back soon! As I said, my dog is older and so I'd asked Diane beforehand about accessibility (he can't climb stairs). So, in case anyone is wondering about that, the cottage is pretty accessible to someone with mobility issues. There's only one step up from the porch to the cottage and one step from the hallway down into the bedroom. So thank you so much, Diane, for letting me and Henry come visit! It's such a beautiful place, and I really appreciate being about to bring my big baby with me!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

dina s., Sturbridge, MA

17 Feb 2020

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

Super Cute and Cozy!

We just got back from a wonderful stay in Scituate at Diane's adorable home. It's so nice to stay at a property that provides bedding and towels - one less thing to have to pack! We enjoyed taking many many walks around the area and our dog did too. Just a short walk to Scituate Lighthouse and a short drive to Scituate Harbor for food and coffee.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

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Hosted by Diane Houghton

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English

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

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