Entire home

Sea salt cottage on the West Island

Photo gallery for Sea salt cottage on the West Island

A spacious kitchen with high ceilings, a central island, and a large window.
A house with a stone pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and flowering plants.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a small water body, and a forested area.
A rustic wooden bathroom with a rain shower, a hanging macrame decoration, and a towel hanging on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

View map
Fairhaven, MA
  • Place, West Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, King Richard's Faire
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪148 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Room
Charming 3-bedroom house in peaceful Mattapoisett perfect for relaxing
Mattapoisett
  • Kitchen
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
Charming 3-bedroom house in peaceful Mattapoisett perfect for relaxing

About the area

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Fairhaven Visitors Center & Historical Society Museum and New Bedford Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Millicent Library and Capt. Joshua Slocum Monument. Wings & Things and Buttonwood Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
View more Holiday homes in FairhavenOpens in a new window
Map
Fairhaven, MA

What's nearby

  • West Island - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast - 39 min drive - 42.7 km
  • King Richard's Faire - 44 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Roger Williams University - 49 min drive - 57.9 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 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea salt cottage on the West Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea salt cottage on the West Island?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea salt cottage on the West Island on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,273, 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 Sea salt cottage on the West Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea salt cottage on the West Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea salt cottage on the West Island?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sea salt cottage on the West Island located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from West Island and within 9 miles (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.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily give this home five stars. It was a wonderful place to relax, and we appreciated our host’s hospitality. We would love to return and would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was amazing! So much room, well stocked kitchen with everything you need, pots, pans, dishes. The backyard is everything I wish I had at home! We have family that lives in the area and had a great bbq in the backyard. The fire pit kicked it up. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We already miss Sea Salt Cottage! A lovely home with eveything you need. Great outdoor shower/bath, beautiful yard, lovely porch with a fan and comfy furniture. We also loved the firepit after dark. Eveything was really great. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! The house exceeded our expectations and Beth was gracious and helpful with suggestions and responses to my inquiries. The amenities were plentiful and the house was cozy and comfortable with beautiful decor and style. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor shower and soaking tub as well as the fire pit and lounging deck. I am very sensitive about the environments in which I stay, and this house ticked all the boxes for comfort and soothing my soul.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were overjoyed to spend a few days at Beth’s lovely home on West Island. Whole family enjoyed cooking in the beautiful, well-stocked kitchen and grilling outside. Firepit, porch, and backyard were so relaxing. Perfect place for family time playing games, riding bikes around the island, and going for a hike at the state reservation. Beth was helpful, available and communicative. We are grateful to have had the chance to be together in this comfortable and well-appointed home. Truly home-away-from-home. Will look forward to coming back for another visit to this tranquil island and perfect home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest little cottage with amazing decor! Loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
the property is advertised as a bath and 1/2. a outdoor shower is not a 1/2 bath.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Hi Marsha I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I have tried to fix this error prior years saying it is one bath inside and a shower outside. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I am going to try to edit this again. It is unfortunate that it may lower my ratings for this 4 star review. .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, location is excellent! The owners take great care of the home and there is plenty of space! I loved the back porch with the ceiling fan, great place to relax! Thanks for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic beach house

Our hosts thought of providing everything one might need for a comfortable beach vacation! Beautiful house, excellent location, accomodating hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with exceptional outdoor space! Love the covered porch for coffee and reading- great outdoor shower - and lovely comfortable bedrooms. What a gem of a property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

This was a top notch vrbo. The host made our stay so easy & confortable with every necessity you could think of & more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hostess communication was amazing and the house itself is SO thoughtfully done. It is deceiving from the outside too in terms of how spacious and open the living area is into the kitchen. Every decoration has been very well thought through and the kitchen itself was incredibly stocked with any possible tool or cooking implement you could ever need!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, beautiful island

Very clean, very comfortable home. The island is beautiful. The beaches and bike trails are perfect and the surrounding area is very comfortable. Great place for a family vacation
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely property with thoughtful touches everywhere. Super responsive hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

My family of four absolutely loved our stay here. The house is perfect, we did not want to leave! It was so nice to be so close to the beaches & ice cream shop! We had a really great summer vacation here.
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway

Sea Salt Cottage is beautifully designed and decorated, and has everything you need for a relaxing getaway: beach, porch sitting area, firepit, outdoor shower, bright and spacious kitchen, quiet neighborhood, ice cream shop and restaurant within walking distance, and more. This was our fifth stay here, and we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cozy cottage

The property is spotless and lovingly decorated and supplied with all needs. Beautiful location that’s walking distance to beaches. Would love to revisit in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved our time at Sea Salt Cottage. The listing was just as described, the community was so cute and the beaches were beautiful. Everyone we met on West Island was so nice and accommodating. Our hosts were super communicative and gave us a ton of recommendations about the island and surrounding areas. Our five year old son didn’t want to leave! We will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

My family of four adults had a wonderful weekend. This home is beautifully decorated and very comfortable with many amenities. We especially loved the landscaping and the backyard fire pit area. We rode the bikes around the island, took walks, played corn hole and thoroughly enjoyed being together. Thank you for making your home available for us to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t thank Beth enough.

We were so thrilled with Beth and her home. We were looking for a bit more space for our little family, and this place was perfect. The island is great and a nice secluded little community. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

we loved our stay at Sea Salt Cottage- the property was well kept and very clean. The kids enjoyed smores every night at the firepit, bike rides around the island and ice cream from West Island Creamery. Beth was also a very responsive host. Highly recommend a stay here- the cottage brought us back to our New England childhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing get away

West Island is unique, sweet, quiet spot. Perfect to relax, spend time with family and enjoy outdoor activities. Beaches all near by and we found wonderful tennis/pickle courts at the beach at State Park Fort Phoenix just a 15 minute drive. Beth is as super helpful with any questions about the area and the house. The house had everything you could think of in the kitchen. We loved the fire pit for s’mores. Overall, just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing first VRBO experience

This was our family of 4 first experience with a VRBO and it was amazing. The Sea Salt Cottage had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We loved riding the bikes through out the island and the other amenities the cottage offered. Beth, the owner, was so easy to communicate with and offered so much information for activities to do in the area. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Relaxation

This property was just as described. It was perfect for quiet time and relaxation for my daughter and me. Beth was fabulous to deal with and was great with her communication. We would definitely stay again! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway

Beth & Steve are amazing hosts! Sea Salt Cottage is a true gem. The location can't be beat: only a mile from the private beach on West Island and only 15 minutes from the New Bedford ferry terminal. The house is so comfortable inside and out, with a gorgeous kitchen, a cozy back porch, outdoor shower, swing, lawn for games, and a firepit. Our family has stayed at Sea Salt Cottage for four years in a row and can't wait to go back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback