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Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps--3 houses--from beach

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Front of house on Fern Ave
The porch as you walk in
The porch view from the great sleeping couch!
Kitchen: microwave, dishwasher, toaster oven+, blender, ice cream maker, etc
Dining room looking toward the kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 51270 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wareham, MA
  • Place, Onset Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Wizz
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back bedroom 2nd floor

1 Double Bed

Extra sleeping space

1 Single Bed

Front room 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Main level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Main level bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps--3 houses--from beach

We are a diverse and inclusive family and are part of a diverse and inclusive community.

PLEASE NOTE: During the school year, we, and our guest-renters, use the cottage as a remote workstation (WFH). Please contact us with your school year requests.

We are booking our cottage for the spring, summer, and fall seasons of 2025 and for 2026. If there are dates you are interested in, and those dates appear to be booked, please contact us. It is a family cottage, and our family & friends (and some of our regulars) plans are flexible and can change (some family members also use the cottage for Work-From-Home). There are workspaces with Wi-Fi in the cottage.

Our rates can be flexible for the Sept. to May months. Please note: We rent for up to 25 days maximum during any month.

We continue to follow COVID-19 protocols and keep our check-in and check-out with no contact from us (We follow MA guidelines & requirements for COVID-19 concerns).

Our 1920 cottage in Onset, MA, is in the style of the Vineyard's Gingerbread Cottages and is our beloved work-in-progress. Quiet, friendly, & respectful neighborhood. 100 steps (3 houses) to the neighborhood beach. 5-minute walk to sweet Onset Beach, kayak and canoe rentals, and cruises. (Viking Cruise through the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge, Bourne and Sagamore Bridges). Seven-minute walk to Onset Village’s restaurants, shops, and post office. Water Wizz (re-opens June https://waterwizz.com/hours/) and other amusements 7-minute drive. Easy access to Boston, the Cape, and RI. Buzzard Bay Park is alongside the Cape Cod Canal for 7 miles to Sandwich Marina. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is nearby. Bike rentals sailworld.com/index.html

Our cottage is insulated/heated and has AC & fans (ceiling and wall). Fully equipped kitchen and outside grill with all you need to cook, and a big country sink and dishwasher to clean up. Large (20 x25) living room and dining room with a large dining room table and piano. The porch (7x 20) has chairs, a breakfast table, and an excellent napping couch. Patio ( 20 x 25) with grill, outdoor tables & chairs, and an outdoor shower. The main downstairs level bedroom (three-stair access) has a bath with a walk-in shower, sitting area, and laundry. Upstairs: two bedrooms, an extra open sleeping area, and a half bath.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please talk w/us about your children (0 to 18 yrs)
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet neighborhood & neighbors report loud noises
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Pets

No pets allowed
SMALL pets okay after a conversation with us
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking in or outside of the house
This is a very quiet neighborhood. Privacy is expected + respected. Neighbors communicate with us if issues arise.
Please park in the driveway (2 cars). Please respect neighbors' parking areas (check with us)

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
Note from host: Quiet neighborhood & neighbors report loud noises
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C14234654005

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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Wareham, MA

What's nearby

  • Onset Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Water Wizz - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Swifts Beach - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 4 min drive
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa Gino's/D'Angelo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps--3 houses--from beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps--3 houses--from beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps--3 houses--from beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Updated Gingerbread cottage 100 steps--3 houses--from beach located?

Situated by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Onset Beach, Onset Bay Center - Buzzards Bay Coalition and The Bay Pointe Club. Shell Point Beach and Porter Thermometer Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Nina and Dave

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We are artists and educators and work with youth, elders, and families. We are musicians, artists, tech nerds, and bird, & butterfly lovers (our garden is thankfully always active with these incredible beings!).

We operated a B&B in Maine and had many requests for return visits. While this is not a B&B, we are only an hour away and can easily be at the cottage if you need us or something extra for your visit. We also have a local person who is available. We do not do rental shares. You & your group are the only guests when you are here.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is used by our family year ‘round and we rent it out when the family is not using it. We knew before we walked in the front door that this was the cottage for us! We have done a lot of renovation and have loved our eclectic treasure hunt adventures. As artists, we are resourceful and have had a great time turning this cottage into our second/retirement home and your home away from home. We think you will enjoy staying here. Most guests have described it as feeling like home. It's close to so many destinations and Onset is a cozy village that you can walk to.

What makes this property unique

Location! Onset is a great place to plan day trips from and is a great place to stay. The cottage's proximity to many east coast destinations (the Cape, RI, Newport, Boston, Providence, New Bedford/Fall River, et al) makes this an ideal vacation launching pad. The neighborhood beach is 100 steps away, and Onset Beach & Village is a short 5-minute walk. We fell in love with the front porch and we placed a comfy couch for long summer naps after walking back from the beach. There are great spots to walk to or (short) drive to for eating, listening to summer concerts, and many outside activities. Onset Beach's bathhouse has been converted into the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new Bay Discovery Center. https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/about-us/our-centers-reserves/onset-bay-center/ Fireworks, weekly outdoor movies, and concerts, Cape Verdean Festival, Illumination Night...or quiet evenings on the porch...it's a great place.

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