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Ocean breezes and brilliant sunsets

Cottage in Fairhaven with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Fairhaven, MA
  • Place, West Island
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Mansions
  • Place, Bridgewater State University
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean breezes and brilliant sunsets

West Egg-- Located on West Island, in Fairhaven, MA. Our freshly renovated restored cottage provides the perfect environment to escape, a respite from the urban rat race. The simple charm of an uncomplicated beach cottage is enhanced with a playful modern flair.
The pristine town beach is a match for the best on the Cape and the natural reserve provide natural walking trails and access to secluded beaches.
Only an hour drive from Boston makes West Island the undiscovered gem of the South Shore.
Discovering the historic architecture of Fairhaven town center is a pleasant surprise. Nearby New Bedford provides authentic Portuguese food, museums and plentiful warehouses of antiquing.
Island life is as simple as a drive across the causeway. We are sure you'll love as much as we do.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please be sure windows and sliding glass doors are locked at departure
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties beyond actual guests during stays

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number C0095130940

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this cottage is near the beach. Millicent Library and Capt. Joshua Slocum Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal and Wonder Bowl. Wings & Things and Haunted House are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fairhaven, MA

What's nearby

  • West Island - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast - 31 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Bridgewater State University - 49 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Plymouth Rock - 51 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Thames Street - 61 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 36 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G’s Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riccardi's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean breezes and brilliant sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean breezes and brilliant sunsets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean breezes and brilliant sunsets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean breezes and brilliant sunsets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean breezes and brilliant sunsets located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Awesome Rental

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. And we really liked that we could communicate with Jonathan and Peter whenever we had a question. West Island is a very relaxing place to unwind and enjoy the ocean breezes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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

Wonderful Stay

Wonderful place and easy to work with
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard S M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners left food in the refrigerator?Had to wash some of the pans before using.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen G.

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

Great vacation spot!

Water views; great summer community locale; well stocked and equipped; clean and comfortable; responsive owners; what’s not to like?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Coming Home!

Great chance to reconnect with my hometown and to spend quality time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arlene L.

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

Annual exhale

We look forward to our stay in Peter and Jonathan’s beautiful home every year. It’s perfect for us from the home itself to the location, to the sunsets, to the breezes off of the bay. It just never gets old❤️.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra P.

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

Sweet Beach Stay

Adorable cottage, just right for us two older sisters. Very accurate listing. Kitchen was well appointed and stocked with plenty of dishes, glasses and useful tools, spices and condiments. Excellent quality linens, comfy beds. Enjoyed many days of big beach walks and small beach swims. Beach views from cottage were sweet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene L.

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

Simply the best!

The hosts are gracious and very easy to communicate with. The property is so well appointed, comfortable and well decorated it's a complete pleasure to stay here. The location is fabulous and the sea breezes can't be beat! Love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B., Great Lakes, Ohio

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

Wonderful

E Excellent
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

regina s., Memphis

Beautiful contemporary house with lovely water views

House was totally up to date and was the most well stocked VRBO that I have stayed in. We used this house as our base camp as we toured lower New England, taking day trips into Boston, Newport, and Provincetown to name a few. The owners were so easy to work with, will definitely come by if I’m ever in the area again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen G.

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

Gem

Great property! Clean, neat and stocked with everything you need. Communication with owners was seamless. We have stayed here 3 of the past 4 years and plan to return again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

vincent d.

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

homecoming

We were delighted with the property and house. Our regret is not staying longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Wonderful

Jonathan and Peter have a fabulous place. Great location with views of the ocean. Home was very clean and had everything you could possibly need. There is not one negative comment I could make. Hope to be back in the near future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Fabulous!

This is a beautiful cottage on West Island. Completely re-modeled-very modern and clean with all the amenities. Great beds with new bathrooms that have terrific showers. The views of the water are beautiful and the sunsets spectacular. This is a lovely place to stay and we highly recommend it. Thank you Peter and Jonathan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene L.

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

It's hard to go home....

This house is our annual exhale. Vacation starts when we unlock the door to this thoughtful and beautiful home. We have a family reunion every year...except for that damn COVID...and every year it serves us perfectly. We love it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

West Island Comfort

If you’re interested in a perfect West Island home for a vacation rental, then the West Egg is for you. Peter and Jonathan’s beach home was very accommodating! The premise was clean and comfortable. It’s location was ideal for our needs, and the outdoor shower was terrific! It’s a home we plan to rent next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene L.

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

West Island perfection

We come back to the Fairhaven area every year for a family reunion but this was the first time we have stayed on West Island and we just loved it. A new tradition has been born! The property is wonderful, the hosts are wonderful and very responsive and the breezes off the water made the trip perfect. Thanks and we are already planning next years trip! Arlene, Jeff and Beth
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Randahl T.

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

Amazing Holiday Gem

I felt completely at home from the moment I walked in the door. The space is absolutely charming and it’s decorated with a wonderful selection of mid-century modern furnishings and accessories. The cupboards are filled with everything you could possibly need for a fun and relaxing time on the ocean. West island is an amazing place to spend some quiet days. I look forward to returning to this very special home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loraine W.

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

West Island summer vacation!!

It was a lovely cottage across the street from the water. Beach pass to private beach was provided and much appreciated. Kitchen had everything and more. Especially appreciated milk, bread and eggs to start the morning. All in all, a wonderful experience. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele H., Thornton, Colorado

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

Relax In Style

My husband and I enjoyed this cottage immensely!! We wanted this vacation to be more relaxing, less scheduled. Sleeping in and having coffee with an ocean view, in a well styled space. This was perfect! Three sliding glass doors opened to let in the ocean breeze…softly blowing sheer white curtains. It’s the vibe we were going for. And we really appreciated the mid-century modern decor. The bed was very comfortable, and the dresser had many drawers for us to divvy up. The hosts provided ingredients for French toast in the morning, so we didn’t have to go in search of breakfast. They also had a beach umbrella and a cooler to take to the beach. Very important if you’re making a day of it. Also a nice touch, was a binder with restaurant information (including some menus) and the history of Fairhaven. My favorite amenity was the outdoor shower. There’s something therapeutic about showering among the trees. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dorsey a., Arvada

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

THE PERFECT VACATION

There are only wonderful things to say about our six days at this charming, lovely, property. EVERYTHING one needs (including the view) is provided. A manual was provided with house instructions, hints, location of every item one might look for, restaurants, beaches (and a beach pass), sites, etc..The decor was bright, creative and colorful. The kitchen full of anything one needs and very well-organized. Architectural details sleek and beautifully integrated. Fabulous art on the walls. Comfortable beds with luscious bedding. The entire house has been updated and expresses attention to the smallest items. Nothing was missed. Jonathan and Peter have developed a space that encourages one to sit back, relax and enjoy. We spent our days walking beaches, eating great food (and there is loads of it around), enjoying the sunsets, and, oh yeah, sampling all the ice cream we could. My best friend and I settled in and did not want to leave. Thank you to the owners for thinking of and supplying everything we could have dreamed of for a delightful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol V., Dracut

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

We were very happy with the house. It was well equipped. LOVED the new outdoor shower!

Renting process was easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Just the getaway we needed!

We had a wonderful time here! From the communication prior to making our reservation through check out, Peter and Jonathan were available and helpful. This property is adorable and the views of the ocean are fantastic! We had everything we needed while there and enjoyed access to all of the surrounding beaches. We also have to say that the beds are so comfortable, which is such an amazing thing when you are there for 2 weeks!! We loved our time here and can’t wait to come back next summer! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob S., New York

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

Highly Recommend

This was our second time staying at Peter and Jonathan excellent West Island home and we can’t wait to visit again. This place has it all! Great location by the beach, quiet, with an amazing ocean breeze at night. The house is super clean, well designed and decorated, and equipped with anything you could possibly need during your stay. Bring clothes and food and you’re all set. The only negative thing about this place is that you eventually have to leave. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Great Beach House in Fairhaven

We had such a wonderful time at this lovely beach house. It is a short distance to a beautiful sandy beach. From the house, there is a great ocean view across the street. The house was well-appointed and comfortable. We loved the modern decor. Fairhaven is a sweet town. Nice selection of restaurants. The area the beach house is in is so peaceful. We walked a lot: to the beach or through the conservation reserve. The hosts were very responsive. Thanks again for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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