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Perfect bay side Beach cottage right on the beach

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Terrace/patio
On the beach
Interior
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Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 546 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect bay side Beach cottage right on the beach


. Please see our virtual tour video This charming 1 .5 bedroom cottage is an all-in-one vacation package. The cottage is located in one of New England's hidden seaside gems. The property is tucked away on a picturesque gravel road on a private cul-de-sac. The cottage features an open floorplan, fully applianced and well-stocked kitchen. The extra-large patio offers a gas grill, completely charged, cleaned, and ready to go. Additionally, there is an outdoor patio set with plenty of room left for sunbathing or just watching the fishing boats go by in the distance. Bring your own kayaks or rent them locally. Cast a fishing line right off the patio! The cottage is air-conditioned and offers 2 full-size beds and 1 single bed in a cozy sleeping alcove off the living area. The living area also offers a futon couch.
Just a short walk along the beach brings you to Fort Phoenix, a national historic landmark. Fort Phoenix features an additional beach and a large children's playground and picnic area. A great opportunity for a romantic sunset stroll or a place to wear out the kids.
The bay is fed by warm Gulfstream currents, so the water is always comfortable in season. Great for a refreshing afternoon swim. The calm waters of the bay offer an easy opportunity for water sports of any kind and a safe place for the kids.

Explore historic Fairhaven, offering free walking tours and miles of coastal nature preserves and bike trails. Discover some of the hidden coastal communities along the rt 6 corridor for an authentic New England experience. Fairhaven is located just a short 25 minute drive from Cape Cod, 1hour from Boston, and just 45 minutes to Providence RI with easy highway access.

Just over the bridge is the historic City of New Bedford rich in tradition and local culture. Head over to the Port Authority and hop a the "fast Ferry" to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket Island for an adventurous day trip. Walk the harbor and marvel at one of the largest fishing boat fleets in the world. Take advantage of the freshest and most affordable seafood on the east coast. Our seafood markets offer "right off the boat" choices.
New Bedford's blossoming Down Town is experiencing a cultural renaissance. Check out some of the art galleries, holistic spas, and specialty shops. New Bedford has a growing and nationally recognized artist community.

This cottage offers the ideal opportunity for a romantic "off the Grid" getaway or an intimate gathering with some great friends and family. Have a boat? No problem. The cottage also comes with a boat mooring at no additional cost, just 25 feet offshore. We have a property management team at the ready, to ensure a seamless vacation experience. Come and enjoy a Cape Cod-like vacation without all the congestion and expense.

Property manager

Dave Donahue

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0035990940

Property is also known as

Right on the Beach, on a Calm bay Perfect for Kayaking Fairhaven

About the area

Map
Fairhaven, MA

What's nearby

  • Fort Phoenix State Reservation - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fairhaven Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • St. Luke's Hospital - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Soda Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Nook - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect bay side Beach cottage right on the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect bay side Beach cottage right on the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect bay side Beach cottage right on the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect bay side Beach cottage right on the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fairhaven holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Phoenix State Reservation, Unitarian Memorial Church and Fairhaven Town Hall. New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal and Millicent Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Perfect bay side Beach cottage right on the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Linda C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awful
Property on the side of the cottage off of the patio door from bedroom was unusable with junk all over. Inside was dreary and the worst was there was a MOUSE under the stove!! My son-in-law brought me a mouse trap and it snapped at 3 a m. I covered it up and left it for Dave to dispose of it. Would you pay $300 a night or would you book it out of there and want your money back?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A much needed restful stay!
The host did an amazing job making sure all our needs were met. The place was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

scott b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a cottage
The location was absolutely stunning right on the water. Close to everything and anything you can think of. I believe that we were the first ones for the season the house wasn’t as clean as we expected so we cleaned. But the property manager was very kind and communicative. I would stay again. But remember it’s a cottage. The only other thing is it needs some throw rugs in the bedroom just because the floor is a little cold on your feet. And some dish towels would be helpful also
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

SCOTT S.

Location, location, location.
7 nite stay at this cottage. Location is awesome. Cottage is, a cottage. Patio is right on the water and large. Maintenance of the property needs improvement. Weeds in concrete patio in every crack. 20 min. Job would be huge improvement. More time spent on patio, so that space needs work.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Gem!
Very peaceful,relaxing vacation. Cute place, quiet neighborhood! Beautiful views! The beach is a little rocky,definitely need beach shoes,but the water is clear. We would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little cottage
Nice place comfortable beds but rest of furniture need an upgrade or the best to sit on outside furniture was old and also needs an update husband sat down on wicker couch that looks nice but fell through when he picked up cushion there was nothing underneath can be dangerous, water was nice wish we had water shoes lots of shells and rocks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Stay
Property was great,loved being so close to the water. The cottage is really cute and comfortable. plenty of outdoor seating. One suggestion entrance could use a grab rail outside and a rail inside for individuals with mobility issues due to step ups.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Upon entering there was a musty smell and the cottage appeared to not have been cleaned as there was dirt and sand on the floors and the linnens were also musty smelling, airing out the house was necessary but not all the windows had screens , the toilet seat was not fastened to the toilet and i had to tighten the seat nuts before it could be used , there were damp rid buckets and moisture soaking pellets under the furniture and some were leaking fluids which had to be cleaned up a few times during our stay , the property was conveniently located on the beach and the neighbors were very hospitable which was what made the issues inside bearable , all in all I think the property location was great but some attention to the cleanliness is needed , my experience rating 6/10
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great little cottage right on the water!! Beautiful sunrise

8/10 Good

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Location is wonderful for a summer visit, but a few items fell short to make the place perfect. The most difficult was not having any access to water on the outside of the property. As most of your time is spent enjoying the beach, it was really difficult keeping your feet clean as you came in and out of the house. With that being said, I still found it to be a wonderful stay for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Great place to relax and get away
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jeanne S., Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin in a quiet neighborhood on a nice beach
It's a cute little cabin in a quiet neighborhood on a nice beach. We enjoyed the sun and the water very much. I kayaked several days. Most of the amenities were as stated and Dave was very nice. Beds were comfortable enough and clean sheets and towels. Kitchen was fine. They put out coffee pods for our use which was kind. Doesn't really have cable TV like I have ever seen, so you don't have access to many normal channels if you want to watch any network shows. You can access some streaming through it though, if you have accounts. We brought our own fire stick. The issue we had was that there are no comfortable chairs to sit on inside. We both have back issues, so that was rough. The seating outside is great, but inside are hard chairs and a worn-out futon. Kitchen table is bar height with small chairs, and we didn't feel comfortable sitting there to eat or play cards, etc... We almost brought the outside chairs in, but they are a bit big to fit and we thought they might scratch the nice floors. We ended up watching TV from the beds in the evenings and rainy days. Overall, it was fine, but a little too expensive for the comfort level. I have paid much less for much more. Dave did give us some money off due to the road work without us even asking. Which was really nice, but still cost twice as much as our last beachfront rental in Fairhaven. I rented it anyway as it was the last beachfront rental left in town when I booked. Probably better for younger, skinnier people with good backs. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Excellent property manager made sure my stay was good. Great location will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay directly on the water!
We really enjoyed our short stay. At high tide, when you step off the patio, you're only a few feet from the water, I liked coming out and searching for sea glass and shells in the morning before my husband and daughter were up and about. Beautiful sunrises, too. The cottage had all of the basics, which was great. It was nice not to have to worry about towels and linens like we have at other rentals. The shower is tiny, but has amazing water pressure and nice hot water, so that made up for it. The one thing I would change is to put in seating that is more comfy for lounging inside. It wasn't a huge deal for us, since this was mainly a home base while we explored different areas, but for some, I could see it being an issue. Oh, I also had to google the complicated stove to figure out how to use it, so maybe instructions would be helpful to have. Overall, it was a lovely stay in a nice, quiet location. It's close enough to shops and restaurants, and decent driving distance to Cape Cod, Salem, and many other areas of interest. The owner was very nice and replied quickly to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
My wife and I stayed here during late November for some Autumn Northeast hiking. The property was very clean and well maintained. The views from the front porch are excellent and the house is pretty close to everything. Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Gem
We loved our stay at this little home. Beautiful views, comfy beds, everything you need to get by. Nothing fancy, just right. Dave was super accommodating and friendly to our family. We had two adults and two kids, 6 and 3. Got a little cramped at the end but totally worth it!

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden jewel
Small cabin situated on the ocean. Stunning views, and starry nights, plenty of sun and sea, walk on the beach brings you to Fort Phoenix. Spotless interior, well equipped. Great for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W., ADA

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but very comfortable
Fantastic property on the ocean. Small but comfortable well worth the value. Will definitely use the VRBO host again when in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was perfect for us
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. For us, it was the perfect accommodation for what was a nostalgic trip back to Fairhaven. It was clean and had everything we needed, including that magically soothing water view. Dave was a great and responsive property manager. We had a couple of issues with the internet disconnecting and the power going out in the bathroom but Dave walked us through both situations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lifelong Customer
You will not meet anyone better than Dave! He goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is excellent! I will be a lifelong renter from Dave at his properties!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the relaxing mental break we needed!
Nice cozy peaceful spot furnished with all that was needed. We really enjoyed our stay, only wished it was longer! Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Perfect spot for a couple or small family. If you like looking for shells this is the place. Place was clean and as described. Has all you need, and in a quiet neighborhood. Bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve slept in a long time. The host Dave was responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
We have rented on Sconticut Neck in past years (with a larger group) and realized the most important thing to us was being right on the water. Found this place and warned our smaller group (my husband, daughter & brother) that it was significantly smaller but it exceeded our expectations. The cottage is equipped with everything you could possibly need and the ergonomic use of space was impressive, even to my husband who is an engineer. The view was amazing so we didn’t need to run around a lot to feel like we were on vacation. And the biggest bonus is that we could walk to Margaret’s for breakfast, to see the sunset from Fort Phoenix, or just take a morning walk through the beautiful surrounding neighborhood. Highly recommend for a small group (3-4). My 60-year-old brother slept in the alcove but it would be perfect for a teenager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Vacation
Can't wait to go back - what a little gem of a spot - could not get enough of the view and spending every moment on the large patio soaking in the ocean right in front of us , sea breeze and moonlit nights. Dave the PM was like having family check in and made sure we were happy. - Place was clean, relaxing and didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021