Coastal Island Cottage Fairhaven, Massachusetts Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 97434

 

Location: Fairhaven, South of Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Between New Bedford and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 8)

Retreat to an unspoiled (and largely undiscovered) gem of a coastal island on Buzzards Bay; a throwback to the easy vacations of yesteryear. Walk to the beach and return home for cocktails on your cobblestone patio with table for 8 while your dinner cooks on the BBQ grille. This bright traditional cottage sleeps eight with two downstairs bedrooms with a full bed in each, and 2 loft bedrooms each containing two twin beds. Fine linens and kitchenware, beach chairs and blankets and a classic movie VCR library. Curl up with one of our fun and interesting books available for your reading pleasure. You will love this non-commercialized drive to island for long walks, biking, kayaking, boating (marina on the island)or beaching. A few miles to everyday shopping and restaurants and close to Providence, Boston and the Cape. Ferry service from nearby New Bedford will take you to Martha's Vineyard or Cuttyhunk island for daytrips. No traffic here, just peace. This year unplug: you will be glad that you did.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • VCR
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
• Communications
  • Telephone
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Museums

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Rental Rate .. $1000/week. plus security deposit.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 01/30/08
  Positive Rating
  Chris , Massachusetts
  • West Island was a pleasant surprise for us as we vacationed here last summer. Sitting at the end of a causeway from Sconticut Neck, the island looks out into Buzzards Bay. Long, narrow beaches surround the island and provide access to the gentle, shallow, warm water of the Bay. Other areas around the island provide a great setting for nature walks where children can find all kinds of sea and coastal life in tidal pools and around rocks. The cottage is equally full of surprises. From the outside, it appears to be a typical small and simple cottage for summer use. Inside, however, it is modern, roomy, and immaculate. The efficient open floor-plan makes it all work (as well as the window unit air conditioners when needed). There are 3 bedrooms (2 downstairs and 2 upstairs) that easily slept 3 adults and 5 children. We had an additional 4 guests for dinner and managed to all dine together at the long kitchen table as if we were in a ship’s galley. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances and utensils needed. The bathroom is completely renovated and is comparable to the size and condition of a bathroom in any home being built today. A washer and dryer are available just outside the bathroom. One step down from the kitchen area is a family or living room with large comfortable chairs and couches. Guests can unwind watching cable television or movies from an incredible VCR collection of classics or can read quietly from selections in a well-stocked bookcase. A large and well maintained yard surrounds the cottage. Outside you will find a brand new grill and picnic table as well as a shower that’s pretty handy for washing off beach sand. A shed is in the backyard with room enough for 5 bikes that we brought along. We used that shed daily as we rode our bikes exploring the island and enjoying the scenery. It’s possible to spend your entire vacation on the island. In fact, I asked one of the year-round residents if there is anything nearby that’s a “must see” especially for children. She responded, “Well, most people vacation here just to stay on the island.” As much as we liked the island, we also wanted to check out areas nearby –- especially Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. Staying on the island gave us a “home base” to take short day trips all over the Cape and a ferry over to Martha’s Vineyard. The Cape is only about 5 miles across Buzzards Bay, but a pleasant ride along the coast to get over the Cape Cod Canal takes about 25 minutes. You can easily drive all the way out to the end of Cape Cod exploring various sites and still be back at the cottage for a late afternoon swim.
• 12/06/07
  Positive Rating
  John Butler , Holden, MA
  • We have been going to "the Cape" for years. What a difference. This fully furnished cottage is situated on a private island and is an incredible family retreat. It is located only a few minutes from a multitude causual and fine dining establishments and entertainment options in the evening. The best part of all is the relaxing atmosphere of the beach with ample parking literally 2 minutes from this home away from home. I recommended this place for a truly relaxing and peaceful getaway for the entire family or "just the two of you..." You will not be disappointed!
• 08/15/06
  Positive Rating
  Aubrey Joyce and Paul Buono , Worcester, MA
  • "...A beautiful and wonderfully furnished beach house only minutes from the water on scenic West Island. The house is perfectly suited for a romantic weekend for two, and is equally well-suited for a family vacation. The accommodations make all the difference, including plenty of bedroom space, bright windows, DVD/VHS players, movies, books, towels/linens, and a washer/dryer. And everything is SO CLEAN!"

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