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Waterfront Cottage On Buttermilk Bay At Indian Mound Beach

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View from the living room!
Early morning from the deck. Time for coffee!
View from the deck.
Bathroom #1 with shower.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Wareham, MA
  • Place, Lyman Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Wizz
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Canal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Back bedroom by kitchen

1 Single Bed

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Side room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage On Buttermilk Bay At Indian Mound Beach

Four bedroom direct beach front waiting for your arrival. Enjoy all beach activities at your doorstep! Walk barefoot to the water!

The kitchen is open to dining area which is open to living room with deck and umbrella table with chairs overlooking the beach and bay.

Indian Mound Beach is a quiet private association beach and is not open to the public. Buttermilk Bay is a protected inlet that opens to the ocean near the canal and Maritime Academy. It's a great beach for families with children. There's a roped off swim area steps from the yard.

The beach house features an awning covered patio with a picnic table and gas grill. Washer, dryer, mini-split A/C's in each bedroom and the living areas, cable TV (Roku) & wifi all included.

The local area has everything the Cape offers without the traffic of the Cape and the bridges and it's all within easy reach for day trips when there's less traffic.

Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday. A limit of 8 people with a max of 4 adults. There may be flexibility upon request, please ask.

There is a pet free policy for those who may be allergic so pets are not allowed.

Discounts available for early June, early September and for multiple week reservations. Please ask for details. Also possible as a 2 bedroom winter rental.

You'll love the beach house!

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About the area

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Located in Buzzards Bay, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Cape Cod Beaches and Scusset Beach State Reservation reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lyman Reserve and Water Wizz. Travelling with kids? Consider Pairpoint Glass Works and Hart Family Maze Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Wareham, MA

What's nearby

  • Lyman Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Water Wizz - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape Cod Canal - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Old Silver Beach - 27 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Hyannis Harbor - 42 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 3 min drive
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks again Jim for being such an amazing host!!! We love this beach house so so much and can’t wait to book again for next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thank you! Glad you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

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

Great location!!

Our family had a wonderful vacation and will definitely rent this house again! It was well stocked with kitchen items and comfy beach chairs! Loved being able to watch from the spacious deck or family room. Air conditioners worked great which made sleeping a breeze!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

lindsey r.

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

Great stay!

We loved this property and it was an amazing location! We had 5 children with us ranging in ages 2-12 and they all loved the beach! The house fit 9 of us comfortably. We will def be back next year! Jim was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

Vacation

Loved the location on Buttermilk Bay! So relaxing. Comfortable cottage with plenty of bedrooms. Loved my 2 week vacation and opportunity to connect with friends and family in the area ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Perfect Fourth of July🌞

We celebrated my husband’s birthday on the Fourth of July at the cottage. It was “spectacular “. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

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

3rd year and still perfect!

We had such an amazing time again! Love the new AC units! We look forward to our yearly summer vacations here and can’t wait to book again for next year. Thanks Jim for being such an amazing host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Piece of paradise

Perfect location. Quiet. Nice people. Stocked house(salt, sugar, paper products and NOT cheap toilet paper).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen G.

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

beach cottage on water

nice area and cottage was neat and clean, directly in front of beach which was nice for kids. Kitchen supplied with everything you needed for the week, dishes, silverware, pots & pans, etc. This was our first time in that area, loved it and will be back. Hoping all the restaurants will be open inside next time! :) Thanks for a nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We had an absolutely amazing time staying at the beach house for a week. You cannot beat the location. Spending the day at the beach with the convenience of the house right behind you was so nice. This house was very family friendly, our 16 month old was able to run around everywhere. I think my favorite part about the trip was sitting out on the deck having my coffee in the morning. It was very peaceful! Jim was very good about responding to any questions I had during our stay quickly. The house was clean and comfortable, with plenty of room for everyone. The 4 bedrooms are very spread out. Everything we needed for our stay was there. It was such a great vacation, we would love to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

Perfect location for a family vacation

This is 2nd time we have rented this house that is located right on the beach. The location is perfect for our family as well as our extended family who visited during the day. The owner is very responsive and the house was very clean. The house is close to Route 6, but it is so secluded. We plan to make this a yearly tradition going forward. P.S. If you are thinking of renting, you will need to bring your own dry goods (toilet paper, paper towels, etc...).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location 5 star

Home ,old needs better AC. Contacted host to clean acts. He came right down but we were nervous of possibly mold in window units Also the grounds could use some TLC
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
AC was perfect for the other 53 guest who rented over 6 summers. There's been no rain in 3 weeks and the lawn and flowers turned brown for the first time ever.. I chose not to run the sprinkler while guests are there (for their convenience). Old? More like classic and vintage! It's not a new, modern or flashy house. The description and the pictures are accurate. The first two words are "Waterfront Cottage". What you see is what you get. It's beautiful and has been lovingly maintained and upgraded over the years since my family bought it in 1957 (from the people who built it in 1948). It's the perfect "old style" charming Cape Cod comfortable get-away spot that summer vacations are made of. It's the beach house! You and your family will love it too! I do my best but it's true that you can't please everyone, only 53 out of 54. I take all concerns and feedback seriously and that's why the long response. If you're looking for a place where summer memories are made, you'll love the beach house! Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family cottage with the beach in your backyard

I spent the week here with my children and grandchildren. The cottage was was very spacious enough for all of us. This was the perfect place to relax, the beach was our backyard! The AC system was up to par as we had a really hot and humid week. We had an issue with the washing machine and Jim came over relatively quickly to repair the issue. Thank you Jim! The only unfavorable thing I can say is that the house could have been a little cleaner before arrival. Other than that, I will definitely consider returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Great spot

We really enjoyed our stay here. Our group consisted of a grandmother (me), a daughter and her husband, and their two children, ages 4 and 11 months. The beach was in our back yard, it’s great for little ones as there are virtually no waves, and the roped off swimming area is very shallow. The weather was quite warm while we were there but the room air conditioners were up to the task. The house itself was spacious and had an extra closed off ‘wing’ that was perfect for this grandmother! The kitchen was good sized, there are two bathrooms, one with a tub. It was close by to restaurants, shopping and activities, such as a go cart place and a water park. All in all, we had a great time, and the owner was very responsive and took great care of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great. Location was perfect. We loved the beach acces, but know it is shared and the getting in and out of the driveway can be a pain when the beach goers park in the way. The house is bigger than it looks. We had ample space. Everything was well stocked. Dish soap, dish washer and laundry detergent, coffee, and trash bags. Plenty of towels and pillows, which isn't always the case. We did have an issue with the dryer not working which the owner attempted to fix but we ultimately ended up going to the laundromat. We noticed the box spring was broken the first night and they actually ordered a whole new bed set!We realy enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

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

Best vacation ever!

This was our 2nd year staying at the beach house. Like last year, we had an amazing time! The house is perfect for our 2 families (4 adults and 5 kids). I love that you have the option to sit in the yard or lounge on the beach, with the beach right out the back door. The neighbors were really nice and Jim was an amazing host. There were plenty of beach chairs, floats, and even a giant connect 4 game in the basement that we were able to bring out to the yard. The water was perfect for swimming or paddle boarding and the kids enjoyed the huge swing set right on the beach. There are plenty of things to do around the area (bowling, mini golf, pool, arcade) and lots of restaurants with delicious food. We ordered from Buzzards Bay Pizza the first night and ate out at Charlie’s Place the last night. We’re planning to book again here next summer and can’t wait for another amazing vacation. Thanks again Jim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Janet k.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Vacation

The beach and the house were not what we expected for the price. We didn't want to use the bedroom located directly behind kitchen, because of the numerous water stains on ceiling. We were concerned about leak and mold. We had problem with lots of ants on counters and in our food. We also had a problem with the 2nd and 3rd burners of grill turning on, even though plenty of propane. We notified Jim about leak, ants, and grill and he responded quickly. He said roof was fixed last year, brought over new propane tank for grill even though that was not the issue, and stated he would spray for ants between renters, as we didn't want chemicals sprayed while we were there with the children. I also suggest that more than one hand towel be provided in the bathrooms, so when one is being washed, another can be used. There were plenty of bath towels. There didn't seem to be properly fitting lids for pots and pans. The house could be cleaned better before renters come in. There was the smell of urine in the bathroom and stale cigarette smell in back rooms. We have been renting near 25 years now in different locations, and this is 1st time I have left a negative comment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2023
This is overblown. If you have any issues I will do what it takes to resolve them. If you're not satisfied I'll even consider a partial refund because I know you will love it! Most people love the beach house and I have many return visitors. I want you to love it and want to come back to!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

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

Amazing vacation!!!

We had sooooo much fun on our vacation at the beach house. The photos do not do the house justice, there was so much room for our family to spread out. The beach is located right outside the back door and it was never over crowded. The water was perfect for swimming and during low tide you can walk out to sand bar. The neighborhood was quiet and everyone we talked to was welcoming and so nice. Jim was an amazing host and was quick to answer and questions we had. We’re definitely planning on renting again. Thank you so much for everything!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Family friendly property with great beach front location

This property was perfect for my family, baby and toddler safe. Plenty of room for 3 couples +1 and 2 kiddos. Additional family rented a couple houses down and we were able to host the whole group comfortably for meals. Jim was a great host and quick to respond to our questions. Would absolutely recommend and are looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Perfect place for a quiet vacation

This is the 5th year our family has rented this property. We really love the house and the location. Being able to be on the beach is really special for our family. The house has a great layout and Jim is very attentive to any issues/questions that we have. We are hoping to be able to book this beach house for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Great Family Spot

We spent a week here with our two children and enjoyed the nice quiet property and location. Plenty to explore and do, beach was never crowded and Jim quickly answered every question.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Marko

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay and is located in a nice quiet area. The amenities were decent, including a grill which we made use of. We enjoyed having the yard too. Jim was great at answering any questions that came up. We are thinking of booking again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Great Family Vacation

The house comes as advertised. It is the perfect location if you are a family with young kids and they love the beach. The house itself was clean and big. Our family had a great week and look forward to hopefully returning next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri A.

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

Amazing beach front house

We stayed with 2 families for 4. Children ranging from 6 to 9 and it was perfect. The location is amazing. It made beach days stress free and relaxing. The kids loved swimming and exploring the shoreline. Jim was a great host! We would not hesitate renting again. The house has better views and is more spacious than the pictures. Each family had a "wing" so it offered plenty of separation if needed. The beach is your back yard...amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina A.

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

Perfect for families!

As a family with two young kids, this was the perfect property to stay at. Jim was very accessible and flexible. The house was just as pictured and it was easy to get around to other locations on the Cape. I hope we come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great house

We had a great time. The home is right on the beach. This is a perfect house for a getaway with kids. The owner is very helpful and responses to any queries very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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