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Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay

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cozy cottage on quiet Dead End Street
Living area
Room
Room
new kitchen with navy cabinets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Falmouth, MA
  • Place, Cape Cod Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Island Queen Ferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay

Our beautiful 'Starfish Cottage' awaits you for your Cape Cod vacation! Our 2 bedroom cottage has hardwood floors, updated kitchen, quiet dead-end street, private back yard with deck and gas grill, and a 'rumpus room' in the lower level. Just steps away from Perch Pond and a playground, or you can walk to the local boat landing and Great Bay swimming. Ocean Beaches (1.5 mi), Historic Downtown Falmouth (3 mi) and the Martha's Vineyard Ferries are just a short drive.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a pack n play in the home
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small well behaved dogs alowed with $50 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number C0237280960

About the area

East Falmouth

East Falmouth is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Inkwell Beach. Cape Cod Children's Museum and Mashpee River Reservation are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Falmouth, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Winery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Main Street - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Island Queen Ferry - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Goodwill Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 26 min drive
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwrecked - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay on 13 June 2026 start from AU$379, 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 Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 'Starfish Cottage' - Walk to Perch Pond and Great Bay located?

Situated in East Falmouth, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cape Cod Winery, Main Street and Menauhant Beach. Island Queen Ferry and Cape Cod Beaches are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place for my family to enjoy Falmouth, the surrounding area, and the Islands. Very well maintained home, great host, and easy access to beaches, restaurants, ice cream, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second time staying at the Starfish Cottage and we loved every minute of it! Quiet neighborhood with a park and beautiful walking path along the bay nearby. Close to beaches, shopping, restaurants and the ferry to the Vineyard. Highly recommend and look forward to staying again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Great location

Great little house in a quiet neighborhood ! Location was perfect for hitting up local beaches, downtown area and peaceful long morning walks along the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Perfect Cottage on the Cape

This cottage was perfect for my husband and I and our 3 year old daughter and dogs. Close to beaches, playground and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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

Great for couple of family

Well appointed cottage, clean with AC in each room which is great with the humidity. Pet friendly which is a plus and quiet street to walk dogs along. We enjoyed our stay and will likely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Anne and Mary D.

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

Cute cottage in quiet neighborhood

The cottage was just what we wanted. It was in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to beaches, restaurants and shopping. Nicely furnished and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Great getaway for our family!

Lisa and family were amazingly responsive to Our questions and requests and the house was wonderfully stocked and clean for our week’s stay. The pond at the end of the street was perfect for kayaking or SUP and we enjoyed neighborhood walks. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

My family and I loved our stay at Starfish Cottage! Located on a peaceful dead end street, we took advantage of the nearby walks along the bay and the local beaches. Close proximity to great restaurants with water views, a winery and brewery. The house was pristine with a great deck and backyard and it had everything we needed and more! Highly recommend and looking forward to hopefully coming back again next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Lovely

We love this house! 3rd year in a row.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great getaway for our family!

Lisa was the best all throughout the process. She knew we were driving up from the Southeast and made sure everything was easy for us when we arrived! The house was super clean, plenty of space, totally turn-key, well stocked with kitchen items, perfect for a smaller family. We enjoyed every minute we had to enjoy your great home! I especially loved the wall of liquor labels at the bar in the basement- so cool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

Kathy P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointing

The yard is not pleasant. Rickety fence that is half fallen down, weeds all around. Don’t be fooled by the photos. House had NOT been cleaned prior to our arrival. We spent the first half hour clearing cobwebs with bugs caught in them. Dirty dishes in dishwasher. An empty roll of toilet paper, an almost empty roll of paper towels in the kitchen, used sponge in sink, dirty utensils in the utensil holder. Empty ice cube trays. Really, nothing says “we don’t care” more than these first impressions. Coffee maker was old and dirty. We even bought vinegar to try to clean it but the coffee still tasted like burnt plastic. We ended up driving to Dunkin every morning to get coffee. So, either plan on doing that or bring your own coffee maker. Overall, the worst house we have ever rented in 30 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan Elizabeth A.

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

Great stay

Cute house close to shopping, food and the beach. Our family had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Dona C.

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

Great Location

Perfect location for what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shellie D.

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

Great Stay!

We just returned from our stay at the Starfish Cottage. The home is adorable, clean and comfortable. It was the perfect size for 3-4 adults, or a family with two children. The area is very quiet. We did bring our dog and she loved walking down to the pond at the end of the street. There’s not much room there, especially if tide is in but it was a nice option. The beaches are close by, as is everything you need. The yard isn’t fully fenced but that just required more walks with the dog. The house is as advertised. Lisa will share what to bring. I will add that as of September 1, 2021, the town of Falmouth doesn’t sell small bottles of water (only gallons). A noble step in protecting the environment, but you need to prepare. I would definitely recommend staying in Lisa’s home. We will keep it on our list of places to return to, only staying away when our adult children are able to join our September getaway Thank you Lisa!.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Family Summer Vacation

Greatly enjoyed the home. Well appointed, close to many great areas of Falmouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Wonderful!

Second time staying here and we just love it! Perfect location, quiet street and adorable house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Perfect Cottage

This cottage was perfect for my family of four with 2 grown kids. We had everything we needed for our week stay! Owner was very easy to communicate with very nice😊 Planning a return in 2022!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn D.

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

Perfect!

My family and I had the best week at the cottage! It was clean and the location was great. Very quaint street, close to all the restaurants, shops and beach. Lisa was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Fantastic Week

Wonderful stay! Pet friendly, my dog may have enjoyed it more than me. We loved the neighborhood and pond at the end of the street. Close to center shops and dining
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla v.

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

Very pleased

Home was adorable, clean desirable location. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

MaryJean S.

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

Starfish Cottage

Lovely home, perfect for a couple or small family. 2 mile walk to Falmouth beach, easy interaction with owner, great location for day trips and quick access to stores. Beautiful Cape Cod. We were fortunate to have wonderful weather and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Laurent D.

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

parfait

Tout est conforme à la description. Nous aimions déjà beaucoup Falmouth et l'emplacement de la maison est très appréciable. Lisa est un contact très agréable et elle répond toujours rapidement aux demandes. La maison est confortable, rien ne manque. Nous y reviendrons
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Stay here if you're coming to Cape Cod!

This is an absolutely lovely cottage. It is true to the pictures you see. The neighborhood is quiet and the pond at the end of the street is lovely. We grilled often and found the home to have all the creature comforts. Bristol Beach is just down the road--not a bad jog if you're a runner. If you are not use to the shelly beaches of the area, visit Chapaquiot Beach. Soft sad, shallow waters, lovely. Tuesday's/Thursday's you can get a tour of Nobska lighthouse. We also ventured to Yarmouth to the Whydah Pirate Museum. It's far more archaeological than expected--so take that into account if you have young kids--you can't touch anything. It was still a great museum. Restaurant's tried on Main Street: Liam McGuire's, Anejo, and Divine. All GREAT! Divine for great pizza; Anejo for great margarita's. Lastly, never had we had such a responsive and gracious owner. She provided great details that really help drive our trip to be great. Looking forward to coming back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Tod R.

We spent a wonderful month at Starfish Cottage.

The cottage was clean and had everything we need. The location is perfect for access to beaches and Falmouth. Lisa, the owner, was an absolute pleasure to deal with. This is a wonderful spot.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Perfect Cape getaway!

My husband, 8 month old, and small dog stayed at this house for our vacation and had a wonderful time! The property was very well cared for, with a beautiful yard and deck in a great, quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed sitting on the deck at night and grilling out during the day. There is a great playground across the street at the elementary school with a big field for our dog to run in. We had a great vacation and this house was a perfect home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Lisa McAleer

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Hello, we're the McAleer family. Our Starfish Cottage has been in our family for over 30 years, where we've made countless memories and enjoyed all the local beaches, activities, and nature that Cape Cod has to offer. We are pleased to share our home with our special guests who want to enjoy the Falmouth area in a quiet and relaxing space of their own. Tastefully remodeled in 2016, our Starfish Cottage is an inviting 'home away from home' in the beautiful Teaticket section of Falmouth, Cape Cod.

Why they chose this property

Starfish Cottage is on a nice, quiet dead end street, just a few houses away from Perch Pond which is great for kayaking or canoeing. Guests can walk about a 1/2 mile to the Great Bay boat landing where you can swim or walk along the beautiful bay walk and watch the boats.
There is a great yard with a deck to relax and unwind, and grill and dine together. Historic downtown Falmouth is just a short drive away for great restaurants, shopping, and the town Green with it's weekly open air farmers market and outdoor movie nights.
Falmouth boasts many sandy ocean beaches, including Old Silver Beach, Menahaunt Beach, Bristol and Falmouth Heights beaches.
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