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Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat

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Morning view
Cottage from bay
Approach from street
Street side porch
South side entry to lower level

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Buzzards Bay, MA
  • Place, Lyman Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Wizz
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Canal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Large Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Side Bedroom

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Main Floor Street Side

1 Double Bed

Main Floor Waterfront

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat

Two Floors of Beautiful Beachfront Summer Living
Five bedroom, two bath, full kitchen home--steps to the beach. Our home is in a private setting with a large sunny deck and all the amenities for a great vacation. Two floors connected by outside stairs and each floor has its own bath. Separate downstairs provides privacy between families if desired. Three bedrooms upstairs(two with doubles and one with couch--great for storing baggage or private reading area) and two bedrooms downstairs.
Kayaking (two available), swimming, sailing(Sunfish available), fishing, nearby boat launch and beach activities are just steps away.
Watch the sunrise from the upper living room. Use the full service kitchen or take advantage of lots of restaurants and activities nearby.
Access to Cape Cod without the traffic hassle. Gas grill, kayaks, Sunfish, beach chairs/towels, wifi, Smart TV, washer, dryer, AC, games, puzzles etc.
Buttermilk is a tranquil bay with an outlet to greater Buzzards Bay near the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal. The beach in front of our home is great for sunbathing, sandcastles, splashing in the shallow water or just reading a book. The Indian Mound Beach association beach is adjacent to our beach and has a no boats allowed swimming area,

Reservations are generally from Saturday to Saturday. Multiple weeks and partial weeks may be negotiated.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Out of respect for neighbors, loud deck activity should be limited to 10am to 10pm.
Beach chairs, beach towels and toys, kayaks and paddles, should be brought up from the beach every evening.
Park off the street as much as possible--parking for 2-3 cars in driveway and one along road.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number C0115360360

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buzzards Bay

Located in Buzzards Bay, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Aptucxet Trading Post Museum and Sandwich Glass Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Bay Pointe Club and Atlantic Country Club. Lyman Reserve and Water Wizz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Buzzards Bay, MA

What's nearby

  • Lyman Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Water Wizz - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape Cod Canal - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • National Marine Life Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 3 min drive
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat?

As of 13 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat on 30 Apr, 2026 start from S$460, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buttermilk Bay Waterfront Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Buzzards Bay holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lyman Reserve, Cape Cod Beaches and The Bay Pointe Club. Cape Cod Canal and National Marine Life Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Bourne Buzzards Bay Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

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

Relaxing vacation

Great location. Near main street or anything else you might need. Perfect backyard view with a fire pit. Easy access to the beach. Quick and easy check in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Great waterfront spot!

Relaxing vacation. Property owner was very easy to work with. Enjoyed kayaking on the bay. Loved when the swans swam by. Great location for biking on the Cape Cod Canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Great location and view

This house is in a great neighborhood and right on the shore with easy access down some stairs to the beach. We enjoyed ourselves, especially because the house is a family home that is very well-supplied with kitchen equipment and beach gear. Thank you Deb!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerry k.

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

Perfect Place

Rider compound was the perfect place for our family vacation. Water view was terrific sun rise was tremendous. Spacious home, lovely deck and close to everything we wanted. Deb was quick to answer a couple of questions. Would recommend highly to anyone looking for a relaxing spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

Perfect spot for our family. Owner was very easy to work with and property was as described. Our young children (ages 6, 5 and 3) loved playing on the beach and in the shallow, calm water all week. If you wanted to venture out there is plenty in the area although we spent most of our time hanging out at the beach. The adults in the family enjoyed the kayaks and the fire pit at night. Overall a perfectly relaxing location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The location was excellent- waterfront on Little Buttermilk Bay, quiet space with comfortable home

The location was everything. Right on the beach by a beautiful bay. We loved using the kayaks provided and swimming in the bay. The view was outstanding; the house very comfortable; the amenities all provided; very close to excellent restaurants and easy to get onto Cape Cod. I highly recommend this property for a relaxing and quiet get-away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J.

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

Great Family Getaway

Debbie was very responsive and helpful. The property, location, and supplies were perfect for our family and two young kids (2 and 4). It was great to have access to everything we needed for beach and bay play - kayaks, life jackets, chairs, sand toys, sun umbrellas, etc.! The only heads up for families with little ones is that the bathrooms have shower stalls only, not bath tubs. However, we had the bay and the little ones learned how to shower! The basement level felt a bit damp at times, likely due to the very high amounts of rain this summer, but there were dehumidifiers there to help. It was very helpful to have laundry on site, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jenn B.

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

Family time at Buttermilk Bay

What a lovely home and relaxing peaceful neighborhood. We loved making memories on this two week vacation. Beds were comfy. The showers were a little small for some of us. There was a little inconvenience with the different floors of the home and having to go outside to get to one floor to another, especially on the rainy days. We were there for the Fourth of July and what an amazing firework display right in our backyard!!! And use of the kayaks was a plus. The neighbors made us feel “wicked” welcomed. Working with Debbie to plan this vacation was seamless. Jenn
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

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

Excellent location and amenities

We had a really nice time at Debbie's house right on the bay. There were six of us in total including our two kids (9 & 5) and my wife's parents. We enjoyed using the kayaks and sailboat as well as doing lots of swimming while we were there. There was plenty of space to enjoy meals with all six of us on the large back deck or in the upstairs area when we preferred to eat in the A/C. The kitchen was very well equipped as we cooked many meals in. The whole house was well cleaned and the check in process was simple.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

The perfect place to Relax

It was a great property and a perfect place to spend a week to relax and mellow out! Lovely area, and great ppl.

10/10 Excellent

Emily D., South Burlington

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

Great Vacation!

We had a wonderful vacation and loved the property. The beach was so close and great for our daughter to swim. Deb was very responsive throughout the whole process. We hope to return here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Debbie RIder

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We are three siblings who have spent countless vacations and weekends at our family cottage on Buttermilk Bay. Our great grandmother had the original cottage built in the 1920's and it has undergone several upgrades and expansions since then. Most recently in 2014. 2019 is the first year we are opening our home up to renters and we are looking for small groups that will take the same care that we do.

Why they chose this property

Our property is great for small groups, would be ideal for young families as the bay is serene and you can easily watch your young ones from the beach directly in front of the house. Castle building, crab catching and minnow chasing are a familiar sport for young beachgoers. This would also be a perfect getaway for up to 3 couples--winding down on the waterfront deck is a fabulous end of the day!

What makes this property unique

Saltwater waterfront living without the Cape Cod traffic.

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