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Family friendly.

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View from the Beach
Street view in the Fall
First Floor Layout (north is up)
Second Floor Layout (north is up)
South side deck Fall

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Fairhaven, MA
  • Place, Fairhaven Town Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Millicent Library
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, West Island
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom A

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom B

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom C

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom D

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom E

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly.

Please feel free to rent in 2022. Waterfront, sunset view and family friendly. All season beach house built in 1990 for extended family with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and an outdoor shower. Light-filled double height wood interior living room open to dining room and kitchen. A well equipped kitchen including 2 ovens and dishwasher with ample work space to accommodate multiple cooks. Large 3 sided porch that catches the summer breezes, views of Buzzards Bay and spectacular sunsets. Washer and dryer on the main floor. Association beach in front of the house available for swimming and boating, water shoes recommended. Bikes, kayaks, ping pong table in the garage, croquet set for the yard and beach toys are available.
2 miles to supermarket, stores, and during summer season with opportunity for freshly picked corn and produce. Easy access to Fairhaven bike path, West Island conservation area and beaches, historic Fairhaven Center, New Bedford Whaling Museum, ferry to Martha Vineyard and Cuttyhunk, and close to Newport, Providence and Boston.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C8434839740
Property # 470204
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this vacation home is on the beach. Millicent Library and Capt. Joshua Slocum Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal and Wonder Bowl. Wings & Things and Buttonwood Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Fairhaven, MA

What's nearby

  • Fairhaven Town Hall - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Millicent Library - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • West Island - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Fort Phoenix State Reservation - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 12 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G’s Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ninety Nine Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frontera Grill Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly.?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly. on May 27, 2026 start from $510, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly. located?

This Fairhaven vacation home is on the beach, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from West Island, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fort Phoenix State Reservation and New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and Unitarian Memorial Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and welcoming. Perfect for the holidays. They had everything we needed. Views were spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and gracious hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful family cherished home we are lucky enough to visit every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

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

perfection

this property is the perfect new england coastal getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsie b.

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

Family vacations are the best ❤️

Great location, comfortable, easy working kitchen. Beautiful ocean views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsie b.

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

Fairhaven getaway

We look forward to our Fairhaven family vacation every year. The house, yard and beach is perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Amazing views

The house was overall very nice. The location and amenities can't be beat. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Great family vacation

Pushed up our vacation to June to coincide with family celebrations of anniversary, wedding and birthday. The owners were gracious to accommodate our dates. Thank you! This house is perfect for our family from accommodations, the yard/neighborhood to the beach. Until next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The family is already talking about 2026 Beach house vacation! Being from Fairhaven originally makes the availability of Leeward Way extraordinarily special. The neighbors are friendly, and we help remove seaweed from the beach during the week. There are many restaurants, but we usually prefer bringing seafood to cook at the house.
Sunset
Sunset and solar components
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2025
So glad you got to enjoy the house, the beach, the seafood, the neighbors and even the seaweed!! Well maybe not enjoy the seaweed but thanks for helping with the removal!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house has lots of space inside and out and makes good use of the view. Would like to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri G.

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

Ocean view for all to enjoy

Home was warm and welcoming, plenty of open space for family gathering and also little get aways for time alone all with an ocean view. Joyful time spent here, and we would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Wish we could stay longer!

Can’t wait to go back next year! The home and location are perfect for our extended family vacation. Everything is clean, the kitchen is well supplied for cooking meals on site with enough seating inside and on the deck. The ocean view of the bay is perfect for pictures and memories. Thank you for a great vacation 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Family vacations are the best!

House is well designed and suited our family perfect! With tables inside and outside plenty of room to spread out or stay together for meals and activities. Hoping to stay in summer 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

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

Great beach location!

The layout of the house was great! It is 100 steps to the beach. The landlord was easy to work with and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gina S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Views and water access is the best part.

Excellent location and beautiful views. Had difficulty contacting the property owner to get into the house. Overall cleanliness is lacking given the price you pay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

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

Times of Donald

Time was spent doing what Donald P Leaver would want us to do, just by simply spending time together.We enjoyed a classic clam boil where the kitchen was amazing.We played crochet where the yard was way too fun to set this up the traditional way.This place was located directly across from downtown NB where our beloved Dad dedicated his work life to Com-electric..
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

amy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in a beautiful location, quiet and had and incredible view. The home was well kept and well supplied for all your needs, not to mention, it has so many fun aspects built right into it. We particularly enjoyed the shuttered windows that opened to look out upon the lower family room and allow fantastic air circulation to the upstairs. It was such a charming home. The only negatives we had were minor, such as it needs more comfortable dining chairs, as we spent many nights around the table sharing meals and playing family board games and the chairs were terrible. The only other comment would be to go through the kitchen drawers and replace some of the aged rusted utensils and kitchen accessories. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic place to vacation. I hope we get to rent again, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Lovely time

Our stay at this wonderful house delivered the same delights as last year: on the water, sunsets, outdoor living spaces, comfortable rooms and beds, well appointed kitchen, and quiet neighborhood. It was hard to leave the property other than to get groceries!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Awesome property and location!

My siblings and I wanted a long fall weekend with my mom in New England. This was the perfect place for us! The house was wonderful - had everything we needed. Plenty of space and you couldn't beat the location! Not only is it on the water, with amazing views and sunsets, but we were centrally located for all the places we wanted to visit. There were only 4 of us this time, but we already started talking about booking another trip here and bringing the kids. The owner was also very responsive and included a lot of good information in the welcome letter. I would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beverly N.

Wonderful Rental!!

We just spent 2 excellent weeks here. House is equipped to the max. Sunsets on the massive deck were grand! Close to many things. Did a day trip to MV. Ventured to Hyannis( too crowded). Took the harbor cruise in New Bedford ( great!). Favorite was dinner tavern in Mattapoisett. What a charming town. The house has fun kayaks and croquet and bocce etc etc etc ! I would highly recommend this place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Great spot on the beach, nice area and nice hosts

We had a great time. The best thing about the property was that it was unlike most rentals because everything worked as described. I don't think even one item was a disappointment. It had good dishes, working utilities, good furniture, enough bathrooms, it was well-supplied with everything. We left some stuff behind to accomodate for stuff we used. the pictures were good and not deceptive. It could use AC, but being on the beach the need is less than elsewhere. Our hosts were nice and did not bother us, it was a very pleasant place to stay for a week and relax with the family. The beach is actually 100 feet away, but there were not other properties between the beach and the house and the place was very private. Thanks, Don
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Fabulous family vacation house

This house is perfect for a relaxing vacation with extended family. The views from the deck were so spectacular that some of us never made it to the beach. It WAS an unseasonably cool week which was fine with us but even on the 2 warmer days, there were always refreshing breezes and the house is designed to maximize cross ventilation. The open living space allowed us to fully experience the panoramic views from inside the house as well. My brother and sister-in-law loved the design so much that they are incorporating it into the house they are about to renovate. The best part for us is that we know the area so well because our mom is from New Bedford and we have lots of family in the area but we still felt like we were in a vacation destination and made some new discoveries (for example - Down the Hatch, a hopping little bar on West Island with live music and clam fritters like my Nana used to make). We come up every summer for our larger family reunion in N.B. and we would all love to stay at this house again!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay experiencing the new and the familiar! It is a wonderful place to be with friends and family!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rene W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Beachfront Location

The location was very convenient to everything! The views are incomparable!! Panoramic views of the bay; just gorgeous. The only downfall was that the cleaning was lacking. Cobwebs everywhere; left over soap bars and containers in the showers as well as mold on the shower curtain. Woken up by the smoke alarm going off at 5 am found a spider inside that caused alarm to go off. Had two more instances of spiders one in my bed at 5:30 am and another dropping from the ceiling on me in the kitchen. Just think the cleaning crew needs a pep talk to get the place ready better. Towels were old and very worn. Also found the request to wash and dry linens and towels before the 10am checkout to be unrealistic.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Great location, home, ocean, beach, people, kayak, fishing, design, wild life, and much more!!!!!!!

From the beginning the communication was great!! Perfect location to the ocean, beach, Boston, Newport RI, the Cape, Plymouth, and so much more!! It is rare that you find a place that is better then what is explained - this was one of them. I have stayed at several home rentals and most we ok and came close to the descriptions. This was the first that by far exceeded our expectations! I almost do not want to give a good review here since it may be harder to rent this in the future and the rental cost may increase - but this is too nice not to share!!! There is every thing you need here. The kayaks were great!!! We saw a seal swimming up the coast. The bike trips in the area was amazing. We for about 16 miles on the area dedicated trails that was rewarding in views that you would never get any other way! GO TO WEST ISLAND!! The beach was great, the nature trails were wonderful, and the culture was refreshing. Met several families and all treated you with warm open hands! Great neighborhood! Saw deer right in the back yard! We took the row boat out twice - this is a little hard to move and does have water come in from the center mast connector - but still was good. Interior is great and love the decor! Beds were great. Room layout was nice! Kitchen was very function! The ocean breeze was perfect and flowed with ease when you wanted it and opened the ample windows and doors. We will be back!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing you home!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
Thanks for your appreciation for a wonderful house and so glad to hear you explored the surrounding area in so many ways!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from this home is amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

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