Welcome! This newly expanded beach cottage is a peaceful retreat for you. Dog friendly home. Very clean, sunny, quiet and steps away from the private beach and town boat launch where the swimming is incredible. Bring your boat and enjoy Little Bay or cruise over to Cape Cod or the Islands. Separate parking for boat trailer on the property. Come and enjoy Fairhaven at its finest. The cottage has 1 bedroom with a queen bed, and sofa that is a pull out bed that can sleep 2, newly added full sunroom, 2 flat screen televisions, washer/dryer, outdoor shower in season, towels, and a fun outdoor fireplace with comfortable seating. There is also a fully applianced kitchen complete with cookware, silverware and utensils. Just across the harbor visit downtown New Bedford boasting fine restaurants offering the freshest seafood on the East Coast. New Bedford is experiencing a cultural renaissance in the downtown area and there are great art galleries, the Whaling Museum (awesome), gift shops, and specialty stores. Hop on the "Fast Ferry" service at the Port Authority Terminal in New Bedford and take a day trip to Martha's Vineyard, CuttyHunk, or Nantucket. Heading east on RT195h and your at the Bourne bridge to Cape Cod. Chose to just settle in for a "off the grid" quiet romantic weekend or an intimate gathering with family and friends! Fairhaven offers some of the most serene coastal nature preserves and bike trails the region has to offer. Take advantage of all the beauty and amenities of a Cape Cod vacation with out all the traffic and expense. If you have a boat the loading dock is at the end of the street...free!. Great restaurants and places to visit all around the area. We provide maps and detailed fun things to do in the area at the cottage....Bring your kayaks, bikes, water shoes and flip flops! Enjoy!
West Island is located on Buzzard's Bay in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
It is 65 miles south of Boston and 50 miles East of Providence, RI. The bridges to Cape Cod are 30 miles east, Plymouth, MA is 35 miles away and Newport, Rhode Island is a short 38 mile drive.
Nearby Points of Interest: *Tabor Academy * Nantucket, CuttyHunk & Martha's Vineyard Ferries * Fort Phoenix * New Bedford Whaling Museum * Fort Taber / Fort Rodman * Newport Cliff Walk * Newport Mansion Tours * Cape Cod Canal * Zeiterion Performing Arts Center * WaterFire Providence * Federal Hill, Providence * Westport Winery * Sakonnet Vineyards * New Bedford Whaling Museum
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small, 30lbs, well behaved dogs with 100 fee.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind anywhere on the property.
150.00 Non-refundable deposit for dogs. All dogs must be leashed while on the property and stools picked up/ not allowed on any furniture at all.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number C0237100940
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Fairhaven
Located in Fairhaven, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and Rochester Wildlife Management Area, while Fairhaven Visitors Center & Historical Society Museum and New Bedford Art Museum are cultural highlights. Wings & Things and Wonder Bowl 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 hiking and ecotours nearby.
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
Ninety Nine Restaurant - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!!?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!! on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$403, 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 at Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy, clean, relaxing beach cottage awaits you!! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Fairhaven cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of West Island, Fort Phoenix State Reservation and New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and Unitarian Memorial Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A wonderful 9 days! The owners considered our every need. Close by there is so much fresh sea food The bay at the end of the street is warm, great for swimming. Nights are quiet, cool. And the cottage is “home “. We will return, but for longer!
Leslie T.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
I’m so glad you had a great time at our cottage. We do love it also! You are welcome to come back!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise Davis
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A true feeling of being home, when away from home!!
The cottage was cute, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was a 2 minute walk to the beach and a short drive to to shops and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again! Thanks for making are stay enjoyable!
We would agree that the place was absolutely comfortable and cozy. We highly recommend this cottage. The amenities, location, and comfort was everything we hoped for. The host were outstanding and very responsive.
Lovely cottage just steps from small comfortable public beach. Cottage was clean and comfortable and short drive to Fairhaven shops and restaurants. And just 15 minutes to New Bedford. A great value!
Marc M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
So happy you liked our clean cottage. Thank you for staying and come back anytime!!
Nice and cozy. Pretty small main cottage but with a very attractive sunroom across the patio. Perfect place for 2 and within very short distance of the water.
Cute beach cottage, very clean and decorated really nice. Enjoyed our stay there and the host, Joan is wonderful. She even left snacks and lots of supplies if you needed them. Thank you again, Joan for your hospitality and letting us stay at your home. 😊
This was the best cottage with everything we needed. So close to the boat ramp and beach with excellent views. The cottage was clean and quaint with plenty of space for two. Backed up onto a preserve-like backyard, this gave us privacy when we were enjoying the patio space. Super inviting and host was easy to communicate with. Loved it and would stay again. :)
Enchanting garden cottage offering , private outdoor rain shower, fully stocked eat-in kitchen with gas cooking, open floor plan with queen sized bed, large indoor bath with in-unit laundry, tile floors, recessed lighting, double skylights , 2nd cottage offers stunning sitting room with pull out couch for additional sleep area, large outdoor dining patio area perfect for grilling & private beach ! A Must Visit !
MT F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
We are so glad that you loved our cottage and had an amazing time. It’s fun when our guest enjoy it you’re welcome back anytime!!
We rented the cottage for 3 nights. Clean but very small. We came from a wonderful home in Plymouth that had everything u could want. There was no toaster or coffee maker or dishwasher n in general we were not fond of Fairhaven. There was an excellent mexican restaurant Fronteras not far from the cottage. All n all cottage was clean, rooms were sectioned off n bathroom was separate. A good price for the area.
Frank S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi we’re glad that you enjoyed our very clean cottage We are sorry that you found it small but all the amenities and size is in the ad. I hope letting you stay longer on your checkout day made your trip more lovely It is a perfect cozy beach cottage with outdoor seating and plenty of chairs to lounge in . Sometimes coming from a bigger more expensive home might make it feel not as airy. I hope you got to enjoy the extra three season room that we are building on the property Happy anniversary to the both of you It was our pleasure to host you!! Mike and Joan
We were delighted to get there from Vermont. Our weather was not great, but we kayaked, biked, enjoyed the historical sights, the Whaling Museum a lot and Rick swam. Had sensational food at Ricarrdi's. We would not recommend the Bait and Hook out by the west beach at all = Very Disappointing.
As for your accomodations we both fit in well. We would suggest that perhaps you take some of the items off of the book case so there is more room for our odds and ends. In the batheroom perhaps some of the space on the little shelves to the left of the toilet might be freed up for a few of you guests things. Also maybe move the conch shell on teh back of the toilet so there is room there. Not much space for toiletries. Also, a towel rack in the bathroom or somewhere would be helpful. Our weather was not clear enough to put our towels outside. We loved the outdoor shower.We have one too and that was ideal. And you had so many things for us to use that were so useful in case we forgot. I loved the space in the next door house. That was my favorite. In your ad it looks like that is the house you are renting. We did not know there would be two "houses". Thank you for your generosity. We may come again. We enjoyed the neighborhood. Everyone was very friendly. It was too chilly for the beach, but so convenient. We had a very nice time. Again our thanks.
Jody and Rick
Overall an amazing stay. Cute little cottage with a nice relaxing patio and sunroom. I loved being close to the beach and close to all the local attractions.
The Hosts Joan and Mike were very responsive and easy to get in touch with. We look forward to visiting again.
The property was adorable, everything one might need being away from home was there for you. Host thought of everything. Very clean, cutely decorated, awesome area, so close to the beach. Host responded quickly to any questions we may have had. Very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone. We would love to stay there again.
This tiny cottage worked well for me and my small dog, very cozy but cheerful. The neighborhood is quiet, except for a little road traffic to the.boat ramp at the end.of the street. A good spot for restful getaway. The kitchen is tiny but well supplied. While I would suggest an upgrade in the.bed linens, overall the place gets very high marks.
Once again, we had a wonderful stay at Joan”s cottage and look forward to returning next year! It’s great to have every need anticipated. The beach is beautiful and private. The neighborhood is quiet and convenient to everything.
Fun little property to be by the water and get off the grid for a bit. Easy to get around. Great to be by the water and have access to a beach. Able to bring pups for a convenient bonus. Nice town center with quaint streets and nice bike path. Excellent location to get to the fast ferry to Martha’s Vineyard etc. Enjoyable time…thank you for the stay!
The location and logistics were very easy, which is good for us seniors. Simple unpretentious seaside area, and quiet with lots of birds right next to the patio. Would return. Easy to explore from if the spirit moves you. Water close by. Great Portuguese food in New Bedford.
Victoria K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Joan McDevitt
I am originally from Fairhaven and I’ve always wanted to come back and have a beautiful cottage near the ocean and now we can share it with you!!
Why they chose this property
This is a newly purchased cottage and we are excited to share the peace and quiet with you! Enjoy
What makes this property unique
On the end of Seaview Ave near the beach and boat launch!