Location: Fairhaven, South of Boston, Massachusetts, USA (West Island, on the shore of Buzzards Bay)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 8)
Located on a sunny corner lot on Fairhaven's West Island, this cottage has been completely renovated and furnished. The property has two bedrooms (one with queen bed and one with twin bunks) plus a double futon in a sleeping loft plus another double futon in the living room. The living room has a cathedral ceiling, two skylights and a tiled gas fireplace.
Seating for eight at the dining table along with additional seating for three at the breakfast bar. Fully applianced open kitchen plan with all the amenities, including ice maker in the refrigerator. The full bath is completely tiled and has a shower and stacked washer and dryer.
Off-street parking available for one car. Nicely landscaped yard offers a charcoal grill and seating for 10 at the outdoor picnic table. Storage for beach or boating gear is available in the attached porch behind the house. Linens are provided. You only need your beach towels, chairs, and swim suits for a great vacation at the shore!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- West Island is a relatively unknown gem in Fairhaven, MA, With your choice of 1 protected water (bayside) beach 1/4 mile away, 2 kayak launching sites 2 blocks away & a fourth open water beach directly fronting on Buzzards Bay 1.25 miles away, beach going & the water will be the main focus of your vacation, 1/2 of West Island is Conservation Land & the community is largely unchanged from its original state except that all properties now have town water & sewer! The view from the Buzzards Bay beach is breathtaking with its view of the Buzzards Bay Tower & the Elizabeth Islands offshore, Earl's Marina offers boaters all marine services, Shopping is convenient with Shaw's & Stop 'n Shop only 8 minutes away, An easy drive straight south from Interstate 195 exit #18, the route gradually becomes more rural as you drive further out to the island and finally across its causeway, Local restaurants abound & New Bedford Whaling Museum & Visitor Center offers things to do on the occasionally rainy
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Now through July 15th........... $995/mo.+utils for 10 mos.
July 15th through September........ $1200/week
Yr-rnd $1150/mo. 1 year lease, 1st, last + security
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- The boardwalk on the southern end of the island. Gorgeous!
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lorine tripp , westport ma
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Donna & I purchased this property in early January and promptly gutted the interior to start from scratch. We put studs on the exterior walls, insulation, new wiring, plumbing, windows, skylights, appliances and heat. The tiled propane fireplace is thermostatically controlled to take the chill off the morning air and warm the cottage only if needed. With the paint barely dry, we furnished the cottage as we would love any vacation cottage to be: new furniture & mattresses(!)plus puzzles and books along with the appropriate kitchen amenities to bake a summer birthday cake! West Island is a jewel: the neighbors are friendly (many have come to introduce themselves and compliment us on the renovations)and the island association runs events from chowder fests to pancake breakfasts to foster community. We are thrilled with our new cottage, and hope you'll come stay on the island this summer!