Seaside Cottage Steps to Beach/Close to Ferry to Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket
House in Fairhaven, MA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Enjoy ocean views from the brand new deck & enjoy spectacular sunsets on the beach which is footsteps away. The cottage is 3-miles from Historic Downtown New Bedford & the Seastreak Fast Ferry to Martha's Vineyard/ Nantucket. Perfect for a day-trip. Also, 2 miles from the Nasketucket Bay Winery.
Built in 1940, this classic seaside cottage has charm with modern day amenities that will make you feel right at home. This cheerful cottage is newly renovated with brand new furnishings.
Inhale the salty air, sink your toes in the sand of a secluded beach and escape to a simpler time at this seaside cottage retreat in Fairhaven, MA. This cottage is newly renovated with brand new furnishings.
Nestled at the end of a quiet street, this cozy three bedroom cozy cottage is the perfect location for a day trip to Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands.
Take a walk to nearby neighborhood restaurants or ride bikes to the Mattapoisett Rail Trail Greenway (entrance just one block from the cottage). The path runs along the shore of Buzzards Bay, through the historic small town of Mattapoisett.
End the day by taking a relaxing outdoor shower, grilling out or taking in the sunset on the beach. When the day is done, the cool sea breeze and the sound of crashing waves will lull you into a state of pure relaxation, and prepare you for another day of seaside bliss tomorrow.
Built in 1940, this classic seaside cottage has charm with modern day amenities that will make you feel right at home. This cheerful cottage is newly renovated with brand new furnishings.
Inhale the salty air, sink your toes in the sand of a secluded beach and escape to a simpler time at this seaside cottage retreat in Fairhaven, MA. This cottage is newly renovated with brand new furnishings.
Nestled at the end of a quiet street, this cozy three bedroom cozy cottage is the perfect location for a day trip to Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands.
Take a walk to nearby neighborhood restaurants or ride bikes to the Mattapoisett Rail Trail Greenway (entrance just one block from the cottage). The path runs along the shore of Buzzards Bay, through the historic small town of Mattapoisett.
End the day by taking a relaxing outdoor shower, grilling out or taking in the sunset on the beach. When the day is done, the cool sea breeze and the sound of crashing waves will lull you into a state of pure relaxation, and prepare you for another day of seaside bliss tomorrow.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Fairhaven, MA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second year staying at the seaside cottage. We had a great time! The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and well set up with everything you need. I enjoyed my morning tea on the beautiful back deck each day. Sloane is a great host and very responsive. Thank you so much for opening your home to us!!
10.0 / 10.0
My family and I loved our stay here. The cottage was everything we expected and more. The host was amazing and when we reached out to her with questions she responded immediately. We enjoyed fishing and looking for sea glass at the beach just steps away. We cant wait to go back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Great beach house . Easy living, plenty of room for a family with 2 to 3 kids . Close to beach and attractions .
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay!
The cottage was very comfortable for my family, (5 adults). It was clean and well stocked with everything you could want at the beach. Sloane was very responsive and wanted to be sure we had a great vacation. We would happily stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for our family of 5 (one teenager, two young children). The bayside beach is a 2 minute walk out the front door, and the calm waters are perfect for swimmers, sun bathers, and shell collectors. New Bedford is a 10-minute drive away, and many Cape Cod attractions are about an hour.
10.0 / 10.0
Quaint off the pages of Coastal Living, cottage close to beaches. Tiny house charm with places for peaceful living. Sloane was the ultimate host with plenty of wonderful suggestions on places to go and restaurants to eat. Thank you.
8.0 / 10.0
Great stay!
We had a great time here, excellent access to the beach, really enjoyed having beach chairs, towels, and some surprise bathroom toiletries available to use. We got there on a super hot and humid day so it was a little uncomfortable to unpack, but the little a/c did a good job when the weather broke at keeping it comfortable in the house. Sloane was very communicative and a pleasure to work with.
10.0 / 10.0
Wow!
This place is a diamond in the rough. You will love your stay here and the proximity to the beach. Sloan has thought of everything that you might need and it is at the cottage. Communication was wonderful. And the description of the cottage was accurate. There is one wall AC unit so if you are coming in the middle of the summer make sure to know that you’re going to be hot. However that is stated in the description.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice relaxing weekend
My girlfriends and I had such a nice relaxing weekend. Being literal steps to the beach was clutch - no having to pack up the car with chairs and coolers. A short drive to some great spots in New Bedford. Would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful little house.
Three house was or base of operations for the New Bedford folk festival. It was close enough to town to make that convenient but we could hear the waves hitting the shore at night to put us to sleep.
10.0 / 10.0
Cleanest place I ever stayed in
This little cottage is covered in nostalgia. Angels from above couldn’t have gotten it any cleaner. Plenty of towels and we loved the beach accessories to borrow like chairs towels and toys. Short walk down a private trail to the water.
No traffic here and the neighbors were all quiet as church mice.
Grocery store right down the road. Never heard a police or ambulance siren anywhere. Sitting by the water and watching the boats on the other side of the bay was fabuous. If you’re looking for old fashioned yet super sanitary this is the one.
8.0 / 10.0
Quaint little cottage
Cute little cottage near the water. Neighborhood is a little rough and we couldn't find anywhere to actually walk by the water (its all private property).
Central location (approximately an hour from Boston and Cape Cod).
10.0 / 10.0
Home away from home
What can I say about this wonderful cottage and the experience we had? Everything was perfect, from the super-clean house, the amenities, thoughtful touches, cozy atmosphere, beautiful decor, quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors, and a super friendly host. Sloane communicated with us throughout the entire process and made us feel so welcome. We really felt like it was our home away from home, which says a lot. Thank you for helping make our experience one for the memory books. The next time we visit MA, we will definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Quiant and homey place to disconnect
I loved this house so much. I've stayed at other places before and I felt like a guest. This place is so great I hope to come back as soon as the weather turns warm.
8.0 / 10.0
Great cozy cottage
The house is very cozy, well decorated and comfortable. The back yard and deck area was very nice. I had my 2 year old toddler so it was tough not having a bath tub or laundry on site. I think this is a great place for couples or family with older children.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful beach stay!
Thank you for the awesome beach adventure! Your cottage was absolutely perfect. Exactly as described, beautifully decorated, extremely clean and had all the necessities for a beach stay right there (chairs, cooler, towels, umbrella, sand toys). We walked right to the private beach and enjoyed the quiet neighborhood so much. Your welcome packet was also very informative and we did many of the activities listed. Sloane was an extremely communicative hostess and also very kind - offering us an extra night because we missed one due to weather. Great experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Cute cottage
Was great renting from Sloane. Easy check in, comfortable rooms and close to the beach! Thanks for having us!
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy Fairhaven Getaway
Our family of five fit comfortably in this cozy beach cottage as a home base for a couple of days of summer fun and then a family wedding in Mattapoisett. Nice deck and back yard with lawn chairs to enjoy the breeze and listen to the waves from the Bay. Ceiling fans helped with the warm summer days and nights. Hosts were great and communicative.
10.0 / 10.0
Really Cute and Comfortable Beach House
Splendidly comfortable and cleverly appointed relaxing beach house. This small house handled six adults and one child beautifully during the day and many more nearby family members by night. Loved the proximity to local beach, West Island, and bike way into historic Fairhaven. Great communication with caring owner. Would highly Recommend. S.B. Roswell, Ga.
10.0 / 10.0
Fresh & Cozy
Fresh & cozy beach cottage a short walk from the local beach. We enjoyed exploring New Bedford and the surrounding areas during the days and relaxing in the quaint cottage at night.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute cottage near the bay
Cute cozy cottage near the beach with everything you need to get away. Owner was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We really enjoyed the beach access, deck and yard. We were able to enjoy a fire on the beach and watch amazing fireworks across the bay for the 4th of July weekend. It was a crazy week for weather when we were there. It was a little chilly when we arrived and the cottage was perfect but as it got really hot and humid by the end the week, it got a little warm in the cottage, especially in the bedrooms during the evening. It was the perfect location for day trips to the Cape and Boston.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely summer cottage!
Beautiful and quaint. I would ask for more windows ACs though for the bedrooms. We stayed during a heatwave and it was warm at night.
10.0 / 10.0
Very cute
Picture perfect place. Small but has everything you need!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Trip
The cute cottage was a very short walk to the beach. It was very clean and well cared for. It had everything we needed for our little get away.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely quaint beach getaway!
Such a cute place, was comfortable for 3 adults, lovely beachy decor and comfy beds, and especially enjoyed the outdoor patio and grill. Some of the glassware was quite dusty, but after a quick clean, we were good to go. Everything else clean. The beach was RIGHT down the lane, which was neat, although not super swim friendly, more good for a nice evening stroll. Thanks for the lovely stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Loved this little beach cottage
Gorgeous beach cottage, literally right near the water. Perfect getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Memorial Weekend Family Get together in Fairhaven, Ma.
4 adults visiting family and friends close by. Location was just right. Cottage was perfect for our needs. Beach within view for seaglass, drift wood and shell hunts. Numerous restaurants now open to everyone. Awesome.
5.0 / 10.0
It was a very cute and quaint cottage that was very clean. It was a great weekend getaway and we give it overall 5 stars. I only wish there had been a full length mirror since I was getting ready for a wedding . Owners were gracious, kind and responded immediately to any requests or inquiries. I recommend this cottage for a relaxing getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Wedding Weekend
It was a very cute and quaint cottage that was very clean. It was a great weekend getaway and we give it overall 5 stars. I only wish there had been a full length mirror since I was getting ready for a wedding 😁. Owners were gracious, kind and responded immediately to any requests or inquiries. I recommend this cottage for a relaxing getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely seaside cottage!
Everything about our stay was perfect, it is a lovely cottage and we had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed morning coffee and evening meals on the back deck where you could hear the ocean... just steps away! The host was very welcoming and attentive. We would absolutely stay again and would recommend to friends!
5.0 / 10.0
I had a wonderful visit at Family Tides in late August. The cottage is adorable, tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and furniture and the all-important good shower. Ah, and the OUTDOOR shower is heaven!!I spent tons of time on the lovely back deck with its sneak-peek of the ocean, reading and visiting with day-trip friends. I went down to the beach (a 2-minute walk at most) at all different times, and never found it crowded. I explored the area a bit, biking on the Phoenix Bike Trail and walking the Shaw Farm Trail, wandering around Fairhaven center with its beautiful architecture. There's plenty to do -- I kept discovering things every day and ran out of time. I hope to be back next year. Communication with the owner prior to and during my stay could not have been easier and more pleasant. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Oasis by the sea
I had a wonderful visit at Family Tides in late August. The cottage is adorable, tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and furniture and the all-important good shower. Ah, and the OUTDOOR shower is heaven!!
I spent tons of time on the lovely back deck with its sneak-peek of the ocean, reading and visiting with day-trip friends. I went down to the beach (a 2-minute walk at most) at all different times, and never found it crowded. I explored the area a bit, biking on the Phoenix Bike Trail and walking the Shaw Farm Trail, wandering around Fairhaven center with its beautiful architecture. There's plenty to do -- I kept discovering things every day and ran out of time. I hope to be back next year.
Communication with the owner prior to and during my stay could not have been easier and more pleasant. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
We found a small gem
We came across the cottage while looking for a place to stay after travel to Boston. What a find! We were very pleased. The short walk to the beach is lovely and the trail, just a block away, leads to a beautiful owning at the bay. The house, while small, was comfortable and the owner added such nice extra touches. It is clear that there was very thoughtful planning about what guests would enjoy. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful family getaway
This cottage was perfect for our family of 5. Close to the beach for our kids and near lots of other activities – ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and biking/hiking trails including Fort Phoenix Bike Trail (right near the house), Cape Cod Canal, West Island Reservation, Nasketucket Bay State Reservation (both great places to explore!) and more. We took full advantage of the central location to see and do it all in the area before hitting the beach for the afternoon. Our kids LOVED fires on the beach at sunset (gorgeous view) and exploring the tide pools every day. Owners provided all the information and resources we required to plan for the trip and everything needed was included with the stay making it so much easier for this busy family. Great memories made – THANK YOU!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful quiet cottage
The location near the quiet beach is unbeatable. Owners were very communicative. The cottage makes good use of small spaces and has everything you need for the week. We had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Relaxing Beach Stay
We had the best time. It was so peaceful and relaxing. A short walk to the beach for swimming, sun bathing and kayaking! The house was clean and exactly as pictured. Sloane was very accommodating and quick to respond. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy Cottage
My husband and I wanted to explore the Cape and this was a great landing spot to do that. The cottage is so charming and you will feel at home as soon as you step in. You can tell that everything was well thought out- we had everything we needed. They have the beach essentials- towels, chairs, and cooler. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe. It is a short drive to the New Bedford Ferry terminal, where you can take a day trip to Martha's Vineyard. It is also convenient for a day trip to other Cape towns. Sloane was quick to respond and gave great advice and recommendations. Family Tides was the perfect spot to rest and rejuvenate after exploring the Cape!
10.0 / 10.0
The perfect get away
This is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. Just a few houses away from the ocean. Friendly neighborhood. Everything you need right in town.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay!
We had a beautiful stay here! The beach is small and somewhat private with not many people on it. The home is cute with a lot of New England charm! Great little community and a great yard for the kids to play when not at the beach!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Cottage
The cottage is absolutely delightful. So clean! Fully furnished! Perfect location! Awesome and responsive owner.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Fairhaven?
The average price for a rental in Fairhaven is $380 per night. This rental is $80 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Seaside Cottage Steps to Beach/Close to Ferry to Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Seaside Cottage Steps to Beach/Close to Ferry to Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Seaside Cottage Steps to Beach/Close to Ferry to Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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