Perfect Island Location - Close to Beaches, Martha’s Vineyard Ferry & Cape Cod. - Fairhaven

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4107 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Fairhaven, MA

Fairhaven Town Hall12 min drive
New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal16 min drive
Woods Hole Ferry Terminal62 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Perfect Island Location - Close to Beaches, Martha’s Vineyard Ferry & Cape Cod.

Shell Cottage is a unique blend of classic New England and modern loft styles. This charming vacation rental offers 1188 square feet of living space. It boasts a vaulted living room, front and rear skylights, loft, gas fireplace, large deck, and many creative touches. Sleeps 4 in 2 Queen beds. Well-behaved dogs welcome w/ approval.

Perfect location close to beaches, scenic marshes, nature trails, dog-friendly beach, shellfishing area, and marina. A short drive to Martha’s Vineyard / Nantucket ferries, Newport, & Cape Cod. This cottage also offers access to a small private community beach just steps away.

The open-space living design includes a seating area, dining area, and kitchen. The first floor Master bedroom adjoins bathroom and opens onto the large back deck. Second “bedroom” is an open skylit loft which has a custom queen bed suspended from the rafters as well as a seating area.

The cottage offers central air, gas fireplace, well-equipped kitchen, dishwasher, gas grill, 2 flat screen televisions, cable, wifi, washer/dryer, and parking.

Linens, towels, beach chairs, and beach cooler provided.

Property manager

Greg Burns

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Well-behaved dogs welcome with pre-approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0387620940

About the area

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this cottage is near the beach. New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal and Woods Hole Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Wings & Things and Haunted House are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fairhaven, MA

What's nearby

West Island - 9 min walk
Fairhaven Town Hall - 12 min drive
Fort Phoenix State Reservation - 13 min drive
New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive
Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 62 min drive

Getting around

Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 35 min drive
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - 19 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
The Nook - 12 min drive
Yozakura Sushi - 19 min drive
Dunkin' - 18 min drive

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Tucson, AZ

11 Sept 2023

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

Perfectly wonderful cottage

Shell Cottage is by far the nicest place I have rented on West Island or on the Neck over the years.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

22 Aug 2023

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

Small island relaxing getaway

This cottage was just what we were looking for and more. Only used downstairs bedroom. Once you go over the causeway, the sea air and island calm takes over. Great restaurant right on the causeway but often cooked seafood in the well appointed kitchen. No issues….owner responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

16 Apr 2023

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

Charming and quaint

What a beautiful and quaint cottage! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The location is perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Greg, the host, is a great communicator. He answered my questions promptly and clearly. We will definitely be back again. Thanks Greg.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P., Milton, MA

13 Oct 2022

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

Autumn on West Island

You are fortunate indeed if you have plans to stay at Shell Cottage on West Island! From the moment we entered the Home, the Cleanliness and the Charming Decor were Evident! All the Amenities are there! The Bed is Comfortable and there are plenty of nice Towels! So, whether or not you catch your favorite football game in the cozy living room space, enjoy the Autumn Splendor on the comfortable Deck or take your Canine Companion on a Wonderful Walk around the Pretty Island, You will have a Great Time and You will want to return Soon!

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

19 Sept 2022

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

Cozy beach cottage

We had a great long weekend at the seashell cottage! The host, Greg, was very helpful and accommodating from start to finish. The cottage was so cute and well thought out. It had everything we needed and was just so cozy. The loft and swinging bed was a fun feature. All beds, couches, linens were very comfortable. Location on the island was great, loved going on early morning walks and seeing the sunset on the beach. Would definitely return in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022