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Great location! walk to restaurants, shops, ferries; close to beach & bike trail

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$352
avg per night

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Falmouth, MA
  • Island Queen Ferry
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Falmouth Heights Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Surf Drive Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Garage

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$352
avg per night

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About the area

Falmouth

Located in Falmouth, this property is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Cape Cod Beaches and Inkwell Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Woods Hole Ferry Terminal. Cape Cod Children's Museum and Mashpee River Reservation are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Island Queen Ferry - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Surf Drive Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Falmouth Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Shining Sea Bikeway - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 25 min drive
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Bridge Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Quarterdeck Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shipwrecked - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Anejo Mexican Bistro - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Great location! walk to restaurants, shops, ferries; close to beach & bike trail

Mermaid Cottage

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Welcome to your perfect getaway in Falmouth, MA! This charming house is ideally situated in the heart of Falmouth Village, allowing you to easily walk to town, explore local shops, and savor delicious meals at nearby restaurants. Just a short stroll away, you’ll find Falmouth Harbor, where you can catch the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard or enjoy a day of sea fishing. For beach lovers, Surf Drive Beach is also close by, making it easy to soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful Cape Cod coastline. Or, bike over to the nearby Cape Cod Rail Trail to take explore the area or day trips to Cape Cod attractions and Towns.

The property features a lovely backyard complete with a patio, small fire pit, and outdoor dining area, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars. Inside, you'll find a cozy living space equipped with modern amenities, including partial AC, WiFi, and a fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals. The comfortable sleeping arrangements include a queen bed and two twin beds, ensuring a restful night’s sleep after a day of adventure.

Falmouth offers a wealth of activities and attractions for all ages. Visit the Falmouth Museums on the Green, Spohr Gardens, or Highfield Hall & Gardens for a taste of local culture and history. The Cape Cod Children's Museum and Woods Hole Science Aquarium are also nearby, making this home an excellent choice for families. For those looking to explore further, Mashpee Commons is just a short drive away, featuring shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Whether you're seeking a romantic retreat, a family vacation, or an adventure-filled getaway, this Falmouth home is the perfect base for your Cape Cod experience. Book your stay today and start making unforgettable memories!

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.





Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Massachusetts

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number C0306390960

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location! walk to restaurants, shops, ferries; close to beach & bike trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great location! walk to restaurants, shops, ferries; close to beach & bike trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location! walk to restaurants, shops, ferries; close to beach & bike trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great location! walk to restaurants, shops, ferries; close to beach & bike trail located?

Situated by the sea, this property is within a 15-minute walk of Main Street and Island Queen Ferry. Falmouth Museums on the Green and Surf Drive Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Great location! walk to restaurants, shops, ferries; close to beach & bike trail Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location on Cape Cod

Walk to town, the ferry and bike trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Wonderful stay

House and service were both great, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Perfect place!

Location of this home was perfect! Walking distance to the Island Queen Ferry and a short drive to Old Silver Beach. The house was great, my husband and our two toddlers had a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

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

Adorable coastal cottage in Falmouth

Cindy was the perfect host! We loved staying at her place, it was so adorably decorated and super clean. It’s well-located near the Main Street in Falmouth and about 20 minutes from the beach. It’s located in a beautiful neighborhood! We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great location. Beautiful property.

Easy rental process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Will C.

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

Falmouth Vacation

Great house with even better location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

A gem and great pick for the price

Cindy's place was perfect for our stay. Our group of three had a lovely time and we're already dreaming about a return trip. The location is great (an easy walk to Main Street restaurants/bars, a doable walk to the beach), the place is super-comfortable, and the neighborhood has a lot of quiet charm. Thank you, Cindy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARITA G.

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

Cozy home/superb location

Excellently apportioned home in a stellar location. Enjoyed the secluded patio!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eliza D.

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

Eliza

My mom and I enjoyed the place. Perfect size and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn D.

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

Great little house next to everything

We had a great stay in Falmouth. The cottage is an easy walk to the ferry and Main Street. Cindy was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We really enjoyed our stay and only wish it could have been longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Comfortable, Great Location

The house was clean and comfortable for our group of two couples. Communication was fast and efficient. We enjoyed being able to walk into town and not deal with parking. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Terrific location!

I was super happy with the cleanliness of the property! Everything was easy to use, find, understand. The owner was very nice and helpful and responded crazy fast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christen H.

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

Great location & perfect for a small group

There were 3 of us (me, my spouse and a friend) and so the 2 bedrooms worked out perfectly! The house is very charming, a little small but we didn't need a large space for just 3 of us. The location is perfect; downtown Falmouth is within walking distance, as is the ferry to Martha's Vineyard and even Surf Drive beach isn't that far either. We enjoyed our stay here, in this clean and cute Cape house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne A.

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

Great Location

Our stay at this property was just what we needed. A respite! We could walk to downtown to restaraunts and to shop. We also walked to the harbor and took the ferry over to Martha's Vineyard . Lastly, we walked to the water and sat on the beach. The air conditioners were a little noisy but did cool off the home in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Remote Work Getaway

My boyfriend and I stayed at this property starting the Saturday of Labor Day weekend through the next week and worked remotely. The house is the perfect size for two people and walking distance to the main street and harbor. We normally stay in Chatham but had a great time exploring Falmouth. We never had an issue with the WiFi. The house is pretty well-stocked in terms of kitchen equipment and there are markets within walking distance. We loved our time in Falmouth!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Little Cape Cod Home -Close to all the action

Host was very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had. Such a charming home with thoughtful Kitchen /Bathroom Supplies. Chairs for the beach and firewood too. Loved being able to cookout using the grill. Good instructions and some fun games too. The mermaid theme throughout the whole house made us smile. We were in Falmouth for a family reunion - the location was ideal! Thank for sharing your lovely home with us Cindy. Terry I. and Family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce N.

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

Merry times at the Mermaid Cottage

Cindy was a very responsive host to any questions we had. The cottage is very charismatic with a nice large living room that felt very comfortable for 4 plus people. The teenager in the group enjoyed having his own space in the bunk room. The kitchen was well stocked with things I hadn't even thought to buy such as saran wrap and sandwich bags, which was great for packing picnic lunches for the beach. There were also beach chairs we used at the beach. The location was great for an early morning run near the beach and marina. It was also great for heading back and forth to Woods Hole. We really enjoyed hanging out in the evenings on the patio. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great Location

Really enjoyed our stay. We arrived a bit early the first day and since house was already cleaned, owner allowed us to check in a few hours early. We enjoyed eating a few meals out on the patio. Such a nice private area. Internet and TV worked great while relaxing in the lovely living room during the evenings. One suggestion for the owner, especially when the temperatures are cool enough to not need the air conditioners, is to have the screens in the windows so we could have some airflow. The ceiling fans helped alot but would have really loved having the windows open. A screen in the front door would have also been great! Thank you so much Cindy for being such a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Clary C.

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

Charming

My daughter and I enjoyed the cottage very much. It was truly an artsy beach house catoring to those of us who enjoy mermaids and beach themes. Cindy was prompt in responding requests and questions about area. Surf drive beach was quick drive and the village and all food areas where within walking distance. The bike path is near as well. Temperatures were really hot during our stay. We left ac units on and it kept the house cool. However one of the bedrooms was very hot and we ended up sleeping in the living room. A third window unit would be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great Location

We loved everything about it but have 2 comments/suggestions. The first is, the room with the bunkbeds is a converted garage and also serves as the main entry point of the house. We didn't need or use that space for sleeping but, I'm not sure it would have been possible anyway as it was incredibly HOT. Even with the fan, I would think it would be much too oppressive for sleeping. Though I'm not sure how this could be conveyed in the home description without sounding too negative. 2nd is the pillows. They all were the same and were thick and firm and caused 2 of us neck pains. A few different pillow types would have been nice, especially given the cost of the rental. Overall though...great place, clean, walkable to town. Paul M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Irene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in

Dated, dark and noisy

Entry was via a single garage “converted” to a bunk room. This room had bunk beds in it as well as the vacuum cleaner, two large garbage containers, a barrel of old wood, with two worn out welcome mats outside. It was not welcoming and very hot and muggy inside. The home is small and dark. Linens are old, main mattress hard and uncomfortable. Sofa and both l/r chairs were stained. The master bedroom a/c is deafening as is the small a/c in living room. A clean home but worn, dark, unwelcoming we are sad to report. TV has no local channels to view weather, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Adorable Cape Cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this adorable mermaid themed cottage. Though it’s an older home, it has updated kitchen appliances and bathroom and is absolutely immaculate with no musty smell that some older beach cottages have. The yard is beautifully decorated in the mermaid theme and was my favorite place to drink morning coffee while listening to the birds. Location to Main St is ideal. We put our name on the waitlist for Anejo restaurant (highly recommended!!) and we were able to wait the 1.5 hrs at the house instead of standing on Main St. My 2 “complaints” are regarding the window ACs and electrical outlets. The ACs in the living room and in the smaller bedroom blows directly on the couch/bed, but it was a minor issue. The 3 ACs kept the house cool. We did bring a box fan to help circulate air but there is a small fan in the linen closet provided by owner. Regarding the outlets, it’s an older home and doesn’t have many available. I had to charge my phone on the floor because the outlet in the bedroom was too far to reach the nightstand. I suggest bringing a surge protected electrical cord to reach the nightstand. Regarding communication with host, I contacted Cindy one time by email and she responded very quickly. Overall, fantastic home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024