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Island Breeze Cottage on West Island, just a short walk to several beaches.

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A wooden deck with a built-in shower area, surrounded by a white fence and greenery.
A room with a wicker chair, a small table, and a bar stool.
A bedroom with a striped bedspread, a sign on the wall, a window with white curtains, and a plant on a shelf.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two wicker chairs with green cushions, a white coffee table, and a star decoration on the wall.
A house named "Island Breeze" with a stone chimney, a porch with Adirondack chairs, and a small American flag.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fairhaven, MA
  • Place, West Island
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, King Richard's Faire
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪147 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Indoor

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this cottage is near 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 Buttonwood Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Fairhaven, MA

What's nearby

  • West Island - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast - 38 min drive - 42.7 km
  • King Richard's Faire - 44 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Roger Williams University - 49 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 35 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Coffee Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bocca - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Breeze Cottage on West Island, just a short walk to several beaches. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Island Breeze Cottage on West Island, just a short walk to several beaches.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Breeze Cottage on West Island, just a short walk to several beaches.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Breeze Cottage on West Island, just a short walk to several beaches.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Breeze Cottage on West Island, just a short walk to several beaches. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from West Island and within 9 mi (15 km) of Unitarian Memorial Church and Fairhaven Town Hall. Millicent Library and Fairhaven Visitors Center & Historical Society Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home, really neat area

The house was great! We loved the location and private beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly escape

Glenn and Jackie are amazing hosts. Cottage was the perfect getaway and even better than pictured.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Get-away

Fabulous little cottage, clean, well organized, hosts are very accommodating and communicative. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Such a great relaxing time. Cottage is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends & Family Week

We enjoyed our stay. This was a first vacation with our dog. She totally enjoyed her stay. She played with our friends dogs and went swimming and to the beach with us. Lots of walks around the island. Great little place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

Jackie and Glenn were amazing to interact with from leading up to our stay and during! It was a seamless experience and the house itself was lovely. A perfect location and proximity to the wedding we were all attending on West Island that weekend. Thank you for being amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This little hideaway is truly a gem. Very clean, well organized and the owner is very responsive. The large deck over looking a beautiful yard was perfect for relaxation. Lots of attention to detail to make our stay pleasant and relaxed. West island is truly the gem of this area. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2020
Wonderful guests! Clean, quiet and will always be welcome at the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy getaway on a cozy island

We absolutely loved our time on West Island. Having never heard of the area before, we were pleasantly surprised by all the great options for visitors. The house was exactly as described, and the owners did an exceptional job providing the essentials you might need on vacation. We greatly appreciated their kindness! We would absolutely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2020
Wonderful guests. Cared for our cottage like it was their own. Definitely welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We had such a relaxing time. The house is so nice and cozy! Very clean. The neighbors around the island are so friendly. Glenn & Jackie thank you so much for this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
We are so glad you liked it Laura and thanks for the great review. You will always be welcome at Island Breeze.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sylvias

The Island Breeze cottage is amazing. Every small detail is thought of so that you truly feel like you are in your home away from home. Not only is everything up to date and well maintained, it is also impeccably clean. Loved this little slice of heaven on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Girls Trip

This was the 17th year we had our annual Girls trip and it was Fantastic! The cottage is perfect, it was very clean and thoughtfully stocked for vacationers. The location is a hidden gem, we enjoyed the beach and tranquility in the neighborhood and we also were able to tour the surrounding coastal towns and take in the sites and enjoy the wildlife and scenery within minutes of the cottage. The hosts were extremely helpful and very responsive, we would certainly recommend this spot to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

My two friends, my dog, and I loved this cottage. It’s perfect as a base for day trips and also great for relaxing after a long day. The surrounding blocks were ideal for a morning dog walk. Getting groceries and gassing up for day trips was very convenient. The cottage itself was clean, nicely decorated, and everything was labeled and easy to locate. Their guidebook was extremely helpful and much appreciated. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snug but great

Nice stay. Quiet neighborhood. Bedrooms are very tight, but exactly as you see in the photos. Everything is very well considered. Clean. Comfortable. Great host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accommodations

The home was clean, well-kept and in very good condition. For 2-3 people the accommodations are very nice. The host (Glen) was easy to communicate with if needed. The home had great accommodations including outdoor grill, outdoor shower, beach chairs, cooler, beach towels, Town Beach sticker as well as other small amenities. Bedrooms were on the small side, but beds were very comfortable. Walk to Associations Beach and ICE CREAM shop. I would stay at this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Awesome

This cottage is absolutely adorable. The quintessential Cape cottage. The decorations are adorable and every little thing you could need was there. From hair dryer, k cups with a variety of choices, to beach chairs, umbrella and coolers! They were wonderful to deal with and I just loved being on West Island! Thank you for providing us with a homey, comfy place that we will definitely come to again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
Wonderful guests! Very clean and friendly. Will always be welcome to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true gem

We had our yearly girls only vacation ans this is one of our favorites to date. A true gem of a quaint house in such a beautiful location tucked away on an island but still close enough to all the exciting this Mass has to offer. The location and quiet area were the best parts. A creamery just 2 doors down and a private beach. 5 plus stars and the house is spotless. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Getaway

This was the perfect spot for my wife and I to take our dog and completely unplug for a long weekend trip. The space was kept immaculately clean, and the directory that we were given when we arrived had everything clearly written down. The back porch was the perfect way to spend the mornings and evenings, and there was even a little dog gate to allow for our pup to stay outside with us. The private dog beach that was less than a 10-minute walk away was amazing - we went three times and each time we were the only ones there, and the beach/water was perfect for our dog to play in and swim. We would absolutely recommend this stay to anyone looking for a place to relax with their dog for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Champ's vacation

So...my husband and I were both familiar with the Fairhaven area as we grew up close by in New Bedford/Taunton. Our stay at the Sea Breeze cottage was perfect for us. Champ was a bit larger than what the rule was for the size of your dog but our hosts were dog-friendly and Champ was accepted! It was vacation for him really as we were anxious to see him swim in rhe ocean! Being empty nestersyou tend to treat your pups like children! I got to visit with old friends and enjoyed some great seafood too! The cottage was clean and easy to settle in to! And Champ could have used more room but was happy to cozy up in this perfect setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Little House on the Perfect Little Island

Island Breeze Cottage just set the standard for our favorite vacation house! Everything was cute and clean and SO conveniently located!! We will definitely return for years to come! We have stayed on West Island for a few years now and it is the perfect, quiet little island for our quiet little family. It lacks the loud tourist attractions of most beaches, but when we are in the mood for that, they are just a short drive away on Cape Cod. From Island Breeze, there is a little beach and a cute little ice cream shop in walking distance. Perfect for adventures with our 4 year old daughter! The cottage was the perfect size and adorably decorated. The little kitchen was perfect for making lunches and the few dinners we didn't eat out. Two different living rooms were perfect for watching movies in one and playing games in the other. The only slight challenge came because I am 7 feet tall and had to watch out to keep from bumping my head, but I spend most of my life watching out for that. It wasn't a problem for my more normal sized family members. All-in-all, I can't say enough good things about Island Breeze!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Cottage was just lovely!! Very comfy. Hosts were always in communication when questions arose. West Island and surrounding communities have lots of to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home!

Your home was so clean and cute and decorated very tastefully. We enjoyed walking our dogs in the neighborhood and met quite a few friendly people. Enjoyed the beach with the dogs. Ate supper on the back deck, LOVE that table set! Everything you need and more. We shall be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

Terrific cottage get-a-way with two living spaces, front deck, back deck, and all as pictured. Labels on drawers, light switches very helpful. Bedrooms even have dimmer switches on the lights. Beds are platform with storage drawers - great idea. Cottage all in excellent condition. Beautiful part of the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island cottage

Absolutely loved this property! It was the cutest place I have ever seen and just made our stay all the more memorable! Thank you to the hosts for such a lovely experience for our first time in Cape Cod. Two thumbs up 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage

Definitely one of the best we have evwr stayed in! Completely stocked with anything you can imagine you would need, very well organized everything was labeled, very clean, and perfect location. I've already recommended this house to my friends and we will definitely be back!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Summer Stay

We had a wonderful stay at Glenn and Jackie’s place. The cottage is so charming, comfortable and well organized. We had plenty of space for ourselves and occasional guests and our dog loved playing in the back yard. There were lots of considerate touches like labeled drawers, cabinets, and light switches so we knew where to find things from the moment we arrived. Our family had fun playing croquet in the backyard and my husband spent lots of time reading in the hammock. The deck, grill and outdoor seating were perfect for barbecuing and the outdoor shower was such a treat after coming back from the beach. Glenn was easy to reach and communicate with if we ever needed anything. We enjoyed our time at the cottage so much and we wouldn’t hesitate to book another stay.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2022
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