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A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a brick wall, a wooden table, and a green chair.
A wooden ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture. A television is mounted on the wall, displaying a scene with people.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a white door, and a small table with a glass container.
A vintage car parked in front of a house with a wooden exterior and a brick garage.
A two-story house with a white deck and railing, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Fairhaven, MA
  • Place, Fairhaven Town Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Unitarian Memorial Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Phoenix State Reservation
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Elegant bay view stay.

Relax in the serenity and color on the Bay at this elegant and tranquil bayside getaway. "The Captain's House" is a decorated peaceful retreat at Little Bay in Historic Fairhaven. An amazing water-view getaway close to New England Farms and leaf peeping, spectacular beaches, the finest in seafood, marina pubs, bike paths, walking trails and historic attractions. Martha's Vineyard is a fast ferry day trip away or a quiet Kayak trip is steps away. Relax and enjoy "The Captain's House"

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    House Rules

    Check in after 3:00 PM
    Check out before 10:00 AM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
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    Events

    Events allowed: family gatherings
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    Pets

    No pets allowed
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    Property Registration Number c0343130940
    Property # 2678684vb
    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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
    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 and a first aid kit
    This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

    About the area

    Fairhaven

    Located in Fairhaven, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and Rochester Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wings & Things and Wonder Bowl. Travelling with kids? Consider Buttonwood Park Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Rock Master Climbing Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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    Fairhaven, MA

    What's nearby

    • Fairhaven Town Hall - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
    • Unitarian Memorial Church - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
    • Fort Phoenix State Reservation - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
    • West Island - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
    • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

    Getting around

    • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 29 min drive
    • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 13 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬13 min drive
    • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪Bocca - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪Genes Famous Seafood - ‬5 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Elegant bay view stay. pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking at Elegant bay view stay.?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Elegant bay view stay.?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Elegant bay view stay.?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Elegant bay view stay. located?

    This family-friendly Fairhaven holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Millicent Library and Unitarian Memorial Church. Wings & Things and Wonder Bowl are also within 6 miles (10 km).

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Check-in

    10/10

    Communication

    9.8/10

    Location

    9.8/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    This is an amazing property! Great location and very comfortable. I will stay here again in the future
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
    Great to hear. We look forward to hosting you again!!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Such a cute and peaceful home. Very clean and stocked with all the essentials. Great A/C. A beach pass was available to use and we went to West Island Beach first thing every morning and again after every dinner - an unexpected joy. Thank you Cheryl!
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
    We are happy that you enjoyed our home. Glad you loved the beach, it is beautiful. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Cozy getaway!

    Had a wonderful long weekend at the Captain’s Cottage. Sweet neighborhood, convenient to ferry and local beaches.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
    Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Great New England cottage

    We had a great stay at the Captain’s cottage. When we arrived it was very clean. We slept great and the shower pressure was good too.
    Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Captain cabin

    Everything you need is in cabin . Close to town and easy drive to surrounding area.
    Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Cozy cottage

    We had an amazing time staying at this cozy cottage, the place was clean, had everything we needed and it’s a short walk to the local beach.The bonus room was pleasant surprise specially for the kids. Thank you Cheryl for checking on us and giving us tips for the 4th of July fireworks… we will be back for sure
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Amazing!

    The house was perfect! Not too big, not too small. The location was great. The host did a great job preparing the property and guiding us to the best restaurants, beaches and places to visit. Would definitely book again!
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
    Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
    Thank you for the positive review. So happy you enjoyed your stay and would love for you to book with us again. Thank you! Cheryl
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Beautiful Cottage

    Best place we’ve stayed at and our family travels quite a bit. We loved the cottage and the garage is such a bonus and fun place to hang out. The neighbors were great as well and allowed the cousins to play a football game in their yard. My brothers that came to visit now want to book a stay for a weekend sometime soon.
    Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Nice and quiet

    Beautiful little house tucked away in a small corner of the world. Beautiful birds and rabbits throughout the property. Comfortable beds, clean house, good water pressure both hot and cold. Restaurants, grocery store and pharmacy near by. Host very responsive. Would stay here again.
    Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
    Happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again. Take care!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Comfy Cottage by the Bay

    My family and I loved this cute little cottage. Beds were comfortable. The place was super clean. Captain's quarters was a great place to relax. Nice short walk to the bay. Neighbors were friendly. Road was a dirt road, so it is super safe for little ones. I will definitely be going again.
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
    Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
    Melissa, It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Happy to hear that you all enjoyed yourself. Thank you for taking care of our home. Can’t wait to see you next year. Take care! Cheryl
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Super Cute & Cozy Cottage

    We were in Fairhaven for work and so thankful we chose this adorable cottage. The “Captain” was very responsive to our questions & needs. The cottage was so comfortable and it’s probably one of the best stocked rentals we have ever stayed in. The home is very clean and comfortable, with beautiful & creative decorating. The street is quaint, quiet and you can even see the bay from the kitchen window. We absolutely LOVED our stay! I would highly recommend this cottage.
    Stayed 15 nights in May 2023
    Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
    Thank you Lynn for the nice review that you left us… hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again… Take care!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Perfect for our three-day-getaway

    Our stay at this cottage was fantastic! The house was perfectly equipped with everything we needed. The highlight was definitely the extra room with a surprise feature that the kids absolutely loved. The only drawback was that there wasn't direct access to the beach on foot. However, we drove a few minutes to a wonderful beach, which more than made up for it. We would definitely come back anytime!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
    We are happy that you enjoyed yourself… We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again… Take care!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Great place in great location

    Nice, well kept home. Special touches like a Keurig with cups and a shampoo dispenser in the shower. Well kept yard with lots of grass. Location in Fairhaven is close to so many things including West Island Beach, Fort Phoenix, & the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Shops around to pick up things like groceries and beach items. Highly recommend this home. It’s our 2nd time here and we are just as happy as the first time around.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
    Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
    Thank you Logan for taking great care of our house… I appreciate it. Happy to hear that you and your family had a great time… You are always welcome…see you next year. We switched the loveseat to a a couch in the living room, so there is more seating area. Take care!!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Peaceful get away

    Absolutely adorable house quiet as we like and comfortable! We love that you have old memorabilia and history of fair haven. Books to read if you like to unwind and just relax with little treats for your group and a neurogenic with coffee. If you have a man cave buff or just want to hang out with some drinks at the bar in the Garage there’s a TV and juke box to enjoy as well! Can’t wait to come back as it’s also a great location between different towns to explore! Thank you for an Enjoyable stay!
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

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

    Nice house, even in bad weather

    Easy communication with owner. We were hoping to kayak but caught unfortunate 3 days of cool rain and wind. Comfortable place to spend time, had everything we needed to kick back and relax. Owner offered late check out which we couldn’t accept but appreciate the gesture. Bigger than we needed(just two of us) would be great rental for family.
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
    Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
    Thank you for staying with us. Wish you were able to kayak but glad you enjoyed our house.
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Wonderful, cozy, peaceful New England getaway

    The property is wonderful and located on a beautiful peaceful street. You can see the water from the house, but it's not immediately on the water, which is exactly what we preferred. The house is well-maintained, clean, updated, and cozy. The neighbors were friendly and welcoming. The kitchen was well-stocked with pantry items and cookware! We saved a ton of money by cooking most nights. The grocery store is minutes away. We were just minutes from the public beach and the property owners had a beach pass for guests to use. There are plenty of local restaurants and attractions; we went to Off the Hook (they have excellent ice cream!) and we toured downtown New Bedford and the whaling museum. It's an easy drive to Boston from Fairhaven. Overall, we had a fabulous time. The two suggestions that I have is to (1) add a larger couch or more sitting areas for the living room. We have a family of 6, and there were enough beds for us, but the living room only had comfortable seating for about 3 to 4 of us. (2) The other suggestion is to have blackout curtains in the bedrooms -- the sun rises very early in the summer and we like to sleep in, so it was very bright in the bedrooms. But honestly, those are minor suggestions and wouldn't impede us from renting this property again. Would 100% recommend! Thanks, Cheryl, for renting the house to us and for great communication!
    Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Cheryl response very quick to any of my questions, the place is amazing and so close to everything you need! My family had a great time and we definitely rent again! The place was very clean and had everything we need at 10 out 10
    Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Beautiful and quiet location. Just what you would want in a New England beach area. We really appreciated the air conditioning since we were there during a heat wave. Cheryl was very responsive to our inquiries.
    Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Leuke buurt en een charmant huis. Het huis was keurig schoon en het contact met de eigenaar is goed. Alles is aanwezig om er een heerlijke tijd te hebben. Minpuntjes vonden wij het smalle tweepersoonsbed en wat achterstallig onderhoud aan de gevel en ramen aan de buitenkant.
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Cute and well stocked cottage

    Cozy cottage was cute, clean, and well stocked. The location was exactly what we wanted: close to not too crowded beaches, quiet area, no cape traffic. Easy drive to providence and the cape. We stayed with small children and brought our own travel cot. The nearest public beach was super for our small children to explore. A very relaxing stay!
    Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026

    About the host

    Hosted by cheryl methia

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    We are lifelong Fairhavenites, this home has been in our family and wonderfully kept for nearly 4 decades. We welcome guest and are here for you should you need our assistance. We are certain that you will enjoy you "The Captain's House' stay!

    Why they chose this property

    Relax in the serenity and color of Fall on the Bay at this elegant and tranquil bayside getaway. "The Captain's House" is a decorated peaceful retreat at Little Bay in Historic Fairhaven. An amazing water-view getaway close to New England Farms and leaf peeping, spectacular beaches, the finest in seafood, marina pubs, bike paths, walking trails and historic attractions. Martha's Vineyard is a fast ferry day trip away or a quiet Kayak trip is steps away. Relax and enjoy "The Captain's House"
    Enjoy the "Boat House". Spin a classic tune on the Juke Box or watch "JAWS" from the DVD collection before you hit the beach (if you dare). Or belly up to the Captain's Bar and enjoy a cold one! The Captain and his crew hope that you enjoy your stay and will everything they can to assure a wonderful stay.

    What makes this property unique

    Beaches, Shopping, outdoor activities and exploring, the Southcoast of New England has so much to offer!

    Languages:

    English

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