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Peaceful hideaway on Westport Point

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Main house exterior, guest house to the right (not shown).
Exterior
Living and dining space
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a bowl, and a large window.
Updated kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Westport, MA
  • Place, Horseneck Beach State Reservation
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseneck State Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Acoaxet Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Guest House

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful hideaway on Westport Point

Charming cottage in the historic district of Westport Point. Master bedroom with queen bed. Smaller bedroom trundle bed (2 twins) and removed guest house with two twin beds. A huge yard is visited by many varieties of wildlife. A back screened-in porch is perfect for meals or reading. A private hideaway perfect for couples or a small family. Stroll to the wharf to view the sunset or drive/ride 2 miles to Horseneck beach, Gooseberry Neck or the Audobon Bird Sanctuary. A mix between farm and beach, Westport's 1 hour drive from Boston makes it a favorite for those who want the feel of Cape Cod without the traffic headaches. The area is popular with cyclists and culinary enthusiasts who are interested in sampling the local seafood or award-winning Westport Rivers winery. Kayak the Westport River or have food and drinks on the dock at The Back Eddy as you watch the sunset. Please note that we cannot provide sheets or towels at this time as we don't have a washer/dryer. You will need to bring your own.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please notify owner of pets for approval.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside on screened-in porch.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0131773340
Property # 473603vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Westport Point

Located in Westport Point, this cottage is in a rural area. Dedee Shattuck Gallery and Four Corners Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Handy House and Westport Town Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Dartmouth Cultural Center and Cornell Farm. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Westport, MA

What's nearby

  • Horseneck Beach State Reservation - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Horseneck State Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Handy House - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Dedee Shattuck Gallery - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Acoaxet Club - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 49 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bittersweet Farm - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Art Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bayside Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful hideaway on Westport Point pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Peaceful hideaway on Westport Point?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful hideaway on Westport Point?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful hideaway on Westport Point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful hideaway on Westport Point located?

This family-friendly Westport Point cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Horseneck Beach State Reservation and Horseneck State Beach. Gooseberry Island and Westport Town Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Great cottage experience

Beautiful yard, great location and comfortable cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

beautiful yard and plenty of shade

We love coming here. This year, we brought our croquet set and played in the big yard. Ate a lot of meals outside, as well, under the shade.
Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Lovely

Always wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Always nice to have Dawn rent our cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

A Retreat !

This cottage is a pleasant retreat from the hectic day to day life. No television but pleasant evening music is more than enough. Morning sun is glorious rising through the trees. You are surrounded by ice cream shops, farmers markets, song birds. The town won't let you use their beaches, so the state beach is your best choice. Go and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jefferson J.

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

Great location!

The location was great, an easy walk to the harbor and bike ride to the beach, and convenient to in-town shopping, restaurants and Woods ice cream by car. The outdoor shower was wonderful! It was a stormy and humid.week and we spent a lot of time indoors. It was a nice little cottage, but would have been much nicer if it were cleaner…we cleaned the screens of dust and cobwebs which made a difference in airflow. We also cleaned the gas grill, which was very dirty, but made the most of it all. My older children loved the cottage feel and the huge yard for games and just hanging out. We had a few good days at the beach and on the river, and the cottage was in the perfect location. Cleanliness was the only issue…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael F J.

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

Quiet, rustic retreat...

...steps from a very photogenic waterfront and a quick drive to a beautiful state beach. The historic location is non-commercial, low-key, and offers both privacy and isolation. The accommodation is classic coastal southeastern Massachusetts: relaxed, rustic, unfussy. We enjoyed breakfast in the screened back porch, listening to birds and the breezes that kept the humidity from being oppressive. Plenty of fans in the rental helped with that. Westport Point is ideal for anyone wanting to be left alone and undisturbed; nothing touristy about it. One regret we had is that dogs are forbidden at Horseneck Beach through the April - October season, and finding a place where we could let our pooch enjoy beachcombing was a challenge. Turns out that Gooseberry Neck near Horseneck allows leashed dogs, but parking is very limited so arrival before 9 a.m. in high season is obligatory. Nice thing is it's free, whereas Horseneck charges $20 for a day-pass if you're out-of-state (and, again, no dogs allowed!) The owners of this rental were quick to communicate by email and phone, definitely appreciated. Road work on a nearby bridge was audible on weekdays but it looks as if that project will be completed before the summer of 2019 is over. Overall, a nice hideaway for a couple or a couple with two or three young ones in tow. The outdoor shower helps relieve some of the limitations of the single bathroom in the main building.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks Michael for your comments - they are exactly the way we feel about Westport and that part of the coast and the cottage. It is too bad about dogs - 30 years ago they were much more lenient. We spent a couple of nights this week at the house and appreciate the good condition in which you left it. We hope you have a good rest of the summer. Best regards, Dedee and Bruce Bowers
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lirianna P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

August 2022

This place could have been really cute. Instead it was a little bit lacking in the maintenance and cleanliness departments. Overall great location and was happy it was pet friendly for our dog. Enjoyed our stayed but probably will not rent again. I only mean to leave an honest review, negativity is not my purpose. I think all of the rave reviews hyped up the property leading me to have high expectations that weren’t quite met. Fine overall if you are not planning on spending much time indoors. Quaint place with no frills.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

The property is in a great location on Westport Point in the historical district. Fabulous old estates dating back to early 1770's. Cottage has lots of yard space. Dog friendly which was a game changer for us. Luckily we had great weather and nights were cool. No AC so hot nights may be tough. Outdoor shower was great. No TV though but that was a good thing. Could use some updates on curtains but otherwise we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine N.

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

Perfect Quiet Cottage

The property was just as described and perfect for my family. Two of my boys stayed in the small cottage or the “she shed” as they called it. It was clean and well stocked with paper goods and kitchen needs. Could not have asked for a better place to spend our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

Westport 2022

Our 2nd year in this magical cottage. Quiet and peaceful. The little cottage in the back is a favorite with our teens. Perfectly situated near all Westport has to offer. Will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Annual Visit

We keep coming back to this lovely property in a beautiful corner of Massachusetts.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

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

Cozy and comfortable

The town of Westport Point is very picturesque— and the cottage — rustic and elegant at the same time — provides great access to the town, nearby beach and scenic surrounding communities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

Cunningham Lane Rocks!

First time renting from Bowers family for 2 weeks on Cunningham Lane in Westport. Cannot. Beat. Location. The house was perfect for our group. We are so glad we connected with this little “gingerbread” home. ;)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

My Happy Place

❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marie r.

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

Love the ambience of the cottage....great location ..great neighbors great place for pets

Looking forward to a return visit.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

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

Love this property!

This is the 5th summer in a row that I’ve stayed here and I love it!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Simple, clean and beautiful

I look forward to visiting this cottage every year.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Stay at Westport Point

Dedee was very welcoming to us. She was easy to communicate with. The location and property is truly beautiful. An easy walk to the wharf at the point and the yard is spacious with chairs and a grill. We had a magical week.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Nice and Quiet Getaway

We were looking for a nice, quiet place to relax and unwind and that was exactly what we got. Westport Point is so charming and we loved walking with the dog down to the pier every day. The area is quiet but we had plenty to do. The house had everything we need and was very comfortable. We hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Thanks, Andy, for being such a good tenant and leaving the house so neat. Hope you'll come another year. Dedee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Love this beautiful little summer cottage!

Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great place

Cute cottage. Great location. Host responded quickly to our questions. Will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Just What We Needed

Very cute place in ideal location. Beautiful, quiet, and just what we were looking for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

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

Beautiful house/location

So clean and cozy little house. I go every year and love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Perfect location

This is the perfect summer cabin for walks, sitting in the yard and overall relaxing. Margaret
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marie r.

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

reluctant to review as it is a hidden gem

great location, felt welcomed and at home...check out time was a bit confusing as one place said 10 and another said 11...small in terms of everything else.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ken Bowers

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My husband grew up coming to the house as a child every summer and introduced me to Westport when I met him in college. We have brought our children and now our grandchildren to this lovely part of New England. From sailing to fishing off the pier to lobster feasts, we enjoy the best of the South Coast of Massachusetts in our quaint summer cottage. We're pleased to offer you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the house and all the area has to offer.

Why they chose this property

My husband's parents built the house as a summer home in the 1930's and we've kept it in the family ever since. With yearly updates and some work, we've been able to update the house with all the modern conveniences.

What makes this property unique

Whether enjoying breakfast on the screened-in porch or playing cards by the fire, you'll fall in love with this cape-style cottage. You'll be a short drive from all the wonders that make Westport such a well-kept secret.

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