Overall great house can’t wait too come back in the summer! Loved the deck and close walk too the beach .

Everything was perfect. Excellent internet & good phone reception for an island. Wish we could have stayed longer. April was a quiet off-season time of the year. Our 13 year old dog was happy with it too.

Shell Cottage was all I could have ever hoped for this past weekend for a quick getaway with my sister. From its comfy beds, well-stocked kitchen, and linens to the cozy fireplace Greg has left no stone unturned in stocking this little gem. I was so happy I could bring my well-behaved dog as well. Add in Greg's homemade scones that he blessed us with and I was in heaven! Thank you for a truly wonderful stay! I will be back for sure!

The cottage is perfectly decorated and there is excellent use of space. My son loved the hanging bed. A very cool touch. Great spot to go on walks and see the water.

This was our fourth ( and hopefully not last ) time renting this beautiful cottage. We keep coming back as everything is clean, and bright and beautifully decorated. The location is perfect. Thank you Greg for another wonderful vacation!

After 19 month in quarantine our family enjoyed four days at Greg’s lovely home. West Island is a hidden jewel in Massachusetts and is close to many lovely beaches. This cottage has everything a visiting group might need !

We really enjoyed staying in Shell Cottage with our family of 4. It was the perfect size and the cottage has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. The private local beach is just perfect - its private and just a 3 minute drive or short walk from the cottage. There is also a serene private beach accessible by a short trail where dogs are allowed, which was great for our dog to get some beach time during the summer. We would highly recommend this cottage to others and hope to return next summer for some R&R in this little gem!

Shell Cottage is the ideal place to stay for two to four people visiting West Island. While small like most of the cottages on the island, it has been opened up in a way that makes it feel extremely spacious and airy. Also, the cottage decor is perfectly matched to island living, and the furnishings are very comfortable - including a large, outdoor deck. Finally, the kitchen is well-equipped and has excellent, modern appliances. Everything was extremely clean, and my husband and I felt completely comfortable even during this time of Covid-19. Greg, the owner, was always very communicative before our visit to answer questions and even came to the house on our day of arrival when we had a bit of trouble opening the door -- which we never had again during the visit. We had a wonderful week staying at Shell Cottage on this beautiful, unique island and highly recommend this property and its owner.

This was our first trip to West Island on the recommendation of family who have visited in the past. The rental cottage was exactly as advertised. We had plenty of space to stretch out on the back deck as well as inside with the open concept floor plan. Kids really enjoyed the floating bed (can’t stop talking about how fun it was). Overall we loved everything about the rental as well as how communicative the property owner was. We certainly will keep this property in mind the next time we come to visit. Hopefully it will still be available. Gems like this one tend to be booked up right away.

Spacious and super clean! Cozy looking front opened up to all rooms having plenty of living space including the large deck. Tasteful decor and equipped with everything we could possible need! Literally 2 minute walk to community beach for morning coffee and gorgeous sunsets :)

Great location. Modern & airy space with great amenities for a beach cottage. Owner was fantastic - excellent communication and service at every step.

We had a very relaxing stay at Shell Cottage! Communication with Mr. Burns was effortless, as was check-in and check-out. Shell Cottage is light, bright and sparkling clean! We found it furnished with just everything we needed for our stay; clean, stylish and in beautiful condition. The hanging bed in the loft is especially cool! West Island is a friendly and low-key spot freshened by sweet ocean breezes from Buzzards Bay (water view from right in front of the cottage!). The island is small enough to walk or bike from end-to-end. The beaches are delightful and a treasure trove of slipper shells and sea jingles! Check out the cute general store if you need a snack, bar of soap, candy lobster or candy cigarettes! Bike into Fairhaven on the Phoenix Bike Trail; architecture nerds will love the Millicent Library, Town Hall and Unitarian Memorial Church. Go to New Bedford to visit the Whaling Museum and pick up the freshest fish, lobster and shellfish at Kylers Seafood. Flour Girls, just up the road, offers luxurious sandwiches, pastries and delicious Jim's Organic Coffee! Don't miss Turks and the Oxford Creamery in Mattipoisett. The surrounding villages and farmcoast is paradise; beautiful farms and fresh produce are in abundance. Stay at Shell Cottage - you will not be dissapointed!

Shell Cottage was beautiful. It was very comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen was a delight to cook in and the owner provided so many details like beach towels, a grill, and information about things to do in the area. A lovely cottage and fun vacation.

This was a great place to stay. Everything we needed was readily available. Greg responded vey quickly emails. We were also able to access Newport , RI easily. I would definitely stay here again.

My family had such a wonderful experience at Shell Cottage! The home was immaculate with special attention paid to the little things that make staying away from home feel like home. The owner, Greg, was super accommodating and a true pleasure to interact with. The town beach was very close and has some amazing views to offer. In addition to the beach, we rode our bikes on the local bike path - flat, scenic, and far enough to get some exercise but not so far to have the kids complain. Overall, truly a great getaway.