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Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Falmouth, MA

Place, Woods Hole Ferry Terminal
‪13 min walk‬
Place, Woods Hole Terminal
‪13 min walk‬
Place, Nobska Lighthouse
‪17 min walk‬
Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bed

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

About this property

Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village

1 bed 1 bath cottage 1/2 mile walk to Woods Hole village, Ferry/Bus terminal, and bike path. Access requires many stairs. Amenities include: full size memory foam mattress, gas range, microwave, dishwasher, full laundry, coffee maker, toaster, hammock, WiFi, smart TV, kitchen utensils, cooking oils/spices, outdoor grill, volleyball, soccer ball, and football. Bed linens, towels, and beach towels are provided.

100% of electricity is renewably sourced and 10% of gross annual revenue goes to supporting groundbreaking science in Woods Hole.

DISCLAIMERS:
-Access requires many stairs, we are not a good fit for folks with mobility issues.

-This platform automatically grants guests a 10% discount for stays longer than 1 week, thus we have updated prices accordingly. For shorter stays, look for better prices on competing platforms or book direct through our website.

Demand is HIGHLY SEASONAL which requires us to employ a strict cancellation/refund policy in order to operate profitably. Once booked guests will not be refunded for:

-Inclement weather forecast (except when an extreme weather warning is in effect)
-Neighborhood noise: landscaping, nearby home repairs, tree trimming, children/family noises, truck idling (propane/fuel oil deliveries or septic pumping), etc.
-If you book the wrong dates and fail to request cancellation within 48 hrs, our cancellation policy will apply.
-There is no Air Conditioning,
-Lack of cleanliness. Our turn team takes photos/video between each guest after an incident where someone tried to stage photos to claim it was uninhabitable (the weather forecast was bad for their entire stay). If you have a legitimate cleanliness complaint, there are always clean spare linens/towels/couch cover on site for immediate use and if assistance is needed our turn team is local and can generally be on site in no time.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Max capacity 6-10 ppl . Quiet hours start at 10 pm

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking Allowed Outdoors Only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Be courteous to the neighbors by parking directly in front of the property and moving all outside parties indoors no later than 10:00 pm.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Note from host: Max capacity 6-10 ppl . Quiet hours start at 10 pm

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 C0267950960

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Woods Hole

Located in Woods Hole, this cottage is on the waterfront. Woods Hole Historical Museum and Falmouth Museums on the Green are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Woods Hole Terminal. Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier and Flying Horses Carousel 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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Falmouth, MA

What's nearby

Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Woods Hole Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Nobska Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Surf Drive Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Island Queen Ferry - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
‪Leeside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Tap City Grille Falmouth - ‬7 min drive
‪Liam Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬7 min drive
‪Maison Villatte - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Woods Hole Ferry Terminal. Woods Hole Historical Museum and Woods Hole Drawbridge are also within 15 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

5 Jun, 2025

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

Great stay in a great location for getting to everything in Woods Hole. We stayed a week while visiting our daughter that works at WHOI. It was perfect for my husband and I

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

31 Aug, 2023

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

exactly what we needed

It was perfect for what we needed for 2 nights on the Cape

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Quiet get-away

The property is small but very clean, with lots of extras like a selection of spices, a variety of towels, and a fabulous private deck. It has a washer and drier and a dishwasher - all bonuses in my book! I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

2 Jun, 2023

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

Great cottage in woods hole area

Had a wonderful weekend - a great place to stay for close access to downtown Falmouth and the island ferries. Cottage was super clean with a great deck to chill out on. Host was super supportive and had an easy check in/out process. Two thumbs up!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

michele s.

18 Sept, 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

I rented the “cozy” cottage to work on a book, had to leave 2 days early because of unbearable noise. The neighbor was essentially building/rebuilding a house 12 ft away. The owner of the cottage claimed not to know before renting it to me. There were safety issues: The toaster was old and a hazard. Every time I plugged a device into the wall in both the bedroom & the desk area, the socket emitted a spark, so didn’t use the outlet near the bed. A chirping smoke alarm woke me at 3 am on one of the nights. I had to search the cottage for batteries to change it. The owner left no spare garbage bags in the cottage. Luckily I'd been travellng with one. The futon cover in the television area was dirty. There was slight ammonia smell in the cottage when I arrived. It dissipated when opening windows was an option. Unfortunately for most of my stay I needed to keep windows closed (for noise mitigation) and was unable to use the outside area during the day due to noise. from the building site, noise which was audible from 2 blocks away. The owner of the property was grandiose, insouciant, dishonest, and unhelpful in his responses and took 21 hours to respond to noise complaint. I travel often and have never had a negative experience. Photos below show the construction site, & proximity of it to cottage.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine W.

16 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy hilltop retreat in Woods Hole

This cozy hilltop cottage served as a wonderful retreat for my mom and me for four nights over the Labor Day 2024 weekend. We loved how clean, bright and quiet it was; its simple unadorned charm reminded us of cottages of yesteryear and its proximity to Woods Hole Village was ideal. With my help my mom, age 88, managed the 16 stairs going up to the property, but as the listing notes this place isn’t for people with mobility issues. The owner Rhys was very good at communicating with us and we greatly enjoyed our vacation at his cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug, 2020

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

Just right for getaway!

Loved the cottage. It was just right for our little getaway. Rhys was responsive to our questions and gave us good suggestions for the area restaurants and places. Appreciated the use of the bikes. Great location for a bike ride into towns, beaches, and a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard.

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

8 Oct, 2021

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

Just right

Nicely done cottage. Clean and quiet. Close to ferry, beach and "downtown" Woods Hole - walkable half mile away. Owner provides extras like bikes to ride.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

10 Sept, 2021

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

Great little cottage

My husband and I stayed here with our 1 year old son. It was perfect base for us to take day trips along the cape. The best part was the walking access to the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. This was great Bc we didn’t have to deal with the process of parking at the ferry lot 2 miles up the road, taking a bus to the ferry etc. we just walked .7 miles from the cottage and walked right into the ferry! So convenient. Woods hole is a really cool place in cape cod, it’s still filled with locals and has a ton of research facilities which makes it a little more low key than a place like chatham or Dennis etc which was perfect for our style. Cottage was very clean and host was very easy to communicate with. If you have young kids or an elderly person just note you do have to walk up stairs built into an embankment to get to the cottage. We placed the baby’s pack and play in the office as there was not enough room in the bedroom for the bed and the pack and play, but that was not an issue for us. Cottage is in a quiet neighborhood which was really nice. Comes loaded with all the cooking spices! We would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max Y.

27 Jul, 2021

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

Delightful Cottage in Wood's Hole

This was my first experience with a home rental through Vrbo. It was very easy to communicate with the owner, not only about the practical things but about what to do and see while I was there. The cottage was perfect for one or two but there was futon for the kids. It was well-furnished, tastefully but not over-done. Very much a Cape-Cod feeling.. Great base camp for biking and kayaking.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rhys

I moved to Woods Hole for scientific work after college and fell in love with the area very quickly. While my career has long since taken me off Cape, I still get down to the "Hole" as often as I can to swim, fish, cycle, barbecue with friends, bird watch, etc.

Why they chose this property

From great fishing to swimming at Stoney Beach after an evening of pickup volleyball, this area has lots to offer anyone who prefers to spend their time outdoors. This cozy little cottage is close to everything and has all you need to cook great meals and relax before & after a long day on the water or at the beach. Still have some energy? Hop on a bike or stroll on down into the village for an evening meal, outdoor concert, drinks, and/or dancing.

What makes this property unique

Proximity to both Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound Beaches means you'll almost always find a spot to lay your towel and relax comfortably no matter what direction or speed the wind is blowing.
Only 0.3 miles to Church St, the start of one of the most scenic driving/jogging/bike riding routes in the State of Mass.
The diversity of colorful birds visiting the feeder in spring is impressive, and the sound track they provide in the mornings and evenings is simply divine. Don't be surprised to see wild turkeys grazing in the yard while you enjoy your morning coffee.