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Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round skylight, a view of the sea, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A sunset over a calm body of water with several boats.

A house with a white picket fence, pink flowering bushes, and a grey roof.

A spiral staircase leading to a deck with a white fence and a garden with pink flowers.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table and benches, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a small lantern on the table.

Exceptional

Highlights

The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

On beach
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Internet

Explore the area

Fairhaven, MA

Place, Fairhaven Town Hall
‪9 min drive‬
Place, West Island
‪10 min drive‬
Place, New Bedford Whaling Museum
‪12 min drive‬
Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay

Charming and newly remodeled two bedroom cottage located right on Buzzards Bay. Enjoy brand new three season porch overlooking the bay with large second story viewing deck and pergola featuring magnificent ocean views. Adjacent to boat launch area and beach so great for swimming and boating. Wake up in the master bedroom in queen-size bed overlooking Buzzards Bay. Please note that the cottage rental period is Saturday - Saturday. For information on multi week prices please contact owners shown to the right.

This lovely coastal town is rich with history and is across the harbor from the famed seaport of New Bedford. It also boasts some of the most beautiful public buildings in New England and the restoration of one of it's historic homes was recently featured on HGTV.

The state beach on Buzzards Bay, the more private West Island Beach, and the three and a half mile Phoenix Bike Trail are all a bike ride away from the cottage. Also within biking distance, you will find the quaint downtown area bustling with restaurants, unique shops, historical tours, festivals, and more.

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Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No trash should be left inside house upon departure and all dishes should be washed and put away.

Please note that weekly rental period is from Saturday to Saturday

If any item in the cottage is damaged during your stay, please advise so that it can be replaced or repaired.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0096130940

Property # 59239

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this cottage 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Fairhaven, MA

What's nearby

Fairhaven Town Hall - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Unitarian Memorial Church - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
West Island - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
Fort Phoenix State Reservation - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
New Bedford Whaling Museum - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Bocca - ‬6 min drive
‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
‪Mac's Soda Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay on Oct 24, 2026 start from $345, 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 Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fairhaven cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Unitarian Memorial Church, Fort Phoenix State Reservation, and New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and Fairhaven Town Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 16, 2026

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

The cottage is adorable and in a great location! We had a very relaxing time and the access to the bay was wonderful. Bring water shoes for the bay as it is rocky as you enter. It was very easy to communicate with the owner. They left vase with cut flowers from the garden....a really nice touch!Pls note, there isn't a washer/dryer on the premises so pack accordingly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Aug 15, 2026

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

This is the cutest cottage in a prime location. The backyard is a public beach that was pretty much a private beach for us all week. The top deck is the perfect place to watch sunrises, all the beautiful birds, and sailboats. Other reviews mentioned the public boat launch and parking lot next door—it was very quiet. And it was entertaining to watch when boats did come to launch. The neighbors are all very friendly as well. Couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect vacation location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne H.

Jul 7, 2026

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

Charming cottage in a great location, right on the water with spectacular views. Appreciated the space air conditioning during the heat wave! Thank you so much :-)

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Jul 3, 2023

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

Great beach escape!

My family and I had a great stay! The kids especially loved the beach right out front & the upstairs balcony.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Quaint

Was lovely, made you feel like you were the only ones on that bay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2020

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed your stay!

Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Aug 22, 2026

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

My daughter and I had a lovely stay at Suzanne’s cottage! The view was absolutely gorgeous, and it was the perfect size for the two of us. It had everything we needed and made such great use of the space. The cottage was thoughtfully decorated, with homemade artwork throughout that made it feel warm and welcoming.I couldn’t bear sitting in bridge traffic again this year to get to the Cape, so this was the perfect compromise. The bay beach is literally right outside the door, and it’s especially great for young families since the water is calm. We loved having it as our home base for exploring both on and off the Cape.During our stay, we went to New Bedford to visit the Whaling Museum and historic waterfront and had a great meal at Candela (highly recommend!). We took an Irish cruise with Craig on the Canal from Onset, drove to Plymouth to see where the Pilgrims first landed and explore the beautiful town, and took the ferry from Plymouth to Provincetown for the day. We even ran into David from HGTV’s My Lottery Dream Home! We also took a day trip to beautiful Chatham and, of course, spent a relaxing day enjoying the beach right outside our door.The rooftop patio was such a special treat and a wonderful place to relax. As others have mentioned, the cottage is next to a parking lot/boat landing, but the property is so thoughtfully landscaped that you would never know. Since we spent most of our time out exploring, we weren’t in the cottage much during the day and didn’t noti

This cozy cottage is so cute and comfortable. It has charm and sits right on the water with it's own little beach. The view from the upper deck is amazing and you can even see Ned's Point lighthouse beaming on a clear night from Mattapoisett. Fairhaven and New Bedford are nostalgic towns full of history and good restaurants. The owners are great with communication and aim to please!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Donna Q.

Aug 31, 2017

Perfect!

Charming, relaxing, best spot! Every view from the gorgeous morning glories to the boats under sunrises and bunnies enjoying their clover..spectacular and truly waterfront :) We're looking forward to next summer already! Donna and Chris :)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2020

Thanks so much for your kind words about the cottage and so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you back next year!

Verified review

8/10 Good

John K.

Jul 24, 2025

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

Very cute cottage. Location is right on the water. The upper deck provides a great place to relax and enjoy the water views. The front of the house does border the public parking lot for the Fairhaven boat launch ramp. This being said, we were not bothered by excessive noise or unwanted traffic. The location is ideal for exploring New Bedford, the Cape, and Newport, RI. It was very quiet overnight.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

Verified review

8/10 Good

Stella O.

Sep 9, 2019

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

Nice end-of-summer stay!

Lovely!

The cottage is adorable. I thoroughly enjoyed the upper deck, especially being able to sit up there in the sun or the shade, the nearly continuous breeze is fabulous, and I loved the tiny gardens. I appreciated the raft and thoroughly enjoyed my week on Buzzards Bay. Recommendation for Turks Seafood was much appreciated, yes a bit pricey, but you can get fresh fish there daily (cash only) including pre-cooked lobster meat, as well as delicious sushi and other stuff at restaurant portion (cash or credit). We also enjoyed Moby Dick Brewing Company and Quahog's Tavern in New Bedford. Being next to the boat launch also offered some fun people-watching experiences. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2020

Thank you so much for your kind words, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage in Fairhaven. We look forward to a return visit next year! Happy Summer!

Archival

8/10 Good

Kim D.

Jul 17, 2013

Relaxing Respite On the Water

Lovely little cottage on the water with beautiful small garden courtyard leading to spiral staircase with second story deck overlooking the water. Nice place to kayak, fish, swim at the beach in front of the property or launch a boat from the public boat launch adjacent to the property. Outdoor shower extremely convenient. The front 3 season room is worth every minute to sit and read, enjoy a meal with family and watch the sun rise. Recommend fans to circulate air on hot, humid summer days. Couldn't find a better place to watch fireworks overlooking the bay on July 4th! Close to town and conveniences. Nicely maintained property and very friendly owner who is accessible if needed and responds promptly. Would definitely recommend to small families or a couple looking for a relaxing getaway.

Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2020

Thanks again for your kind words. Have a great summer

Verified review

8/10 Good

Erika B.

Aug 9, 2025

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

Was good but not excellent

I booked this knowing that it is next to the parking lot for the boat launch for the town. The owner has successfully laid things out so you don’t see the parking lot much from inside the house. I didn’t realize that I would occasionally smell and hear stuff from the parking lot (people smoking weed, idling in their diesel pickup or talking loud on their phones). That interrupted the feel of seclusion overlooking the beautiful bay. The cottage is cute but compact. It’s fine for two people and the best thing about it is the three season porch and second floor deck. We had an issue with an ermine (weasel) who lives under the house coming into it while we were there. We had to leave the rental after only three days but the owner reimbursed us and was planning on having someone remove the animal.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

Jun 22, 2019

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

Fantastic Stay

My family and I stayed at the cottage for one week. We absolutely loved everything about it. The views from the deck and sunroom are both amazing. Sitting with our coffee or a glass of wine just enjoying the scenery was so relaxing. The cottage is decorated beautifully. We loved the beachy feel and the paintings. We had one rainy day while visiting but it was so cozy and welcoming in the cottage that we had a great time staying in and playing games. The garden is also beautiful and adds a feeling that you are the only ones around. The kitchen is well stocked so we were able to cook anything we wanted if we chose not to go out. Our daughters had a great time playing on the little beach. We also visited West Island beach once and the girls loved the sand there. We visited everywhere from Plymouth to Provincetown and all drives to those locations were easy and none were terribly far. This was our first visit to Massachusetts and we definitely cannot wait to visit again! Thank you so much for such a beautiful place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2020

Thanks so much Lindsay for your kind words about the cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit again!

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tricia K.

Oct 1, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location is Great

The location and roof deck are amazing where sunrise is gorgeous from the roof deck! There is an air conditioner which was not left on for us, so if you're renting in the summer you could request it be left on for you. It can take a few days to cool off the house, and the 2nd bedroom never cooled off for us. Rain definitely changed the air quality and moisture. The laundry service includes 1 bath & 1 hand towel per adult, and you will receive directions to the laundry mat if you need to launder them. The kitchen is quite small but you have a fridge & stove. You are left with some paper goods which you are asked to replace. We found rattan furniture with thin cushions in the living room a little uncomfortable but that's individual. There is a small TV in a 3 season porch. The cottage is right behind the dunes to the beach and beside the beach parking lot.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Foxwell

We had talked about buying a piece of property by the water for quite some time and had looked at a few pieces but never really connected with anything. We came to Fairhaven one day to pick something up at West Marine, saw an open house sign and decided to take a look. When we saw the cottage it was structurally sound but did not have any curb appeal. Suzanne immediately saw the potential to make the cottage a very cozy get away spot so an offer was made and accepted and within a couple of months the initial transformation was completed. We put all of the fencing around the property and then Suzanne planted the rose pushes that climb the front fence and planted a flower garden behind the fence. We added a porch on the east end of the property when we first purchased and then in 2010 we decided to remove the outdoor porch and replaced it with a three season room with a large deck above.

Why they chose this property

We like the Fairhaven area because of the ease of getting to places like Newport RI, Plymouth Ma and Cape Cod without living with the crowds that are associated with these areas

What makes this property unique

We like to drive to the bike trail and walk the mile and 1/2 to the center of Fairhaven for breakfast. There are many great restaurants in the South Coast area that we also enjoy. With Buzzards Bay right outside the door, kayaking, sailing, wind surfing and other water activities are enjoyed throughout the summer.

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Great beach escape!

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Another great stay by the sea

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