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Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay

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Exterior
Living area
Living Room
Looking out at three season porch from living room
Queen Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fairhaven, MA
  • Fort Phoenix State Reservation
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay

Charming and newly remodeled two bedroom cottage located right on Buzzards Bay. Enjoy brand new three season porch overlooking the bay with large second story viewing deck and pergola featuring magnificent ocean views. Adjacent to boat launch area and beach so great for swimming and boating. Wake up in the master bedroom in queen-size bed overlooking Buzzards Bay. Please note that the cottage rental period is Saturday - Saturday. For information on multi week prices please contact owners shown to the right.

This lovely coastal town is rich with history and is across the harbor from the famed seaport of New Bedford. It also boasts some of the most beautiful public buildings in New England and the restoration of one of it's historic homes was recently featured on HGTV.

The state beach on Buzzards Bay, the more private West Island Beach, and the three and a half mile Phoenix Bike Trail are all a bike ride away from the cottage. Also within biking distance, you will find the quaint downtown area bustling with restaurants, unique shops, historical tours, festivals, and more.

Keywords: Cottage, Vacation Rental, Vacation Property,
Vacation Home, Waterfront Cottage

Property manager

Suzanne Foxwell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
No trash should be left inside house upon departure and all dishes should be washed and put away.
Please note that weekly rental period is from Saturday to Saturday
If any item in the cottage is damaged during your stay, please advise so that it can be replaced or repaired.

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
Property Registration Number C0096130940

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairhaven

Located in Fairhaven, this cottage is on the beach. Millicent Library and Fort Phoenix State Reservation 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

  • Fairhaven Town Hall - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • West Island - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Fort Phoenix State Reservation - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Soda Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cisco Brewers Kitchen And Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bocca - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Tavern - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront on Buzzards Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fairhaven cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of West Island, Fort Phoenix State Reservation and New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and Unitarian Memorial Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

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

Kathy JP

Lovely cottage, great upper deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Cottage Vibe

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The minute you step inside you're transported to a place of relaxation and delight. You can start relaxing right away, because all the necessities, other then food, is provided. The lovely artwork and the outside 2nd story deck are inviting you to sit down, relax, and start your vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

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

Heaven on earth!

This cottage is cute as a button. Perfect for a couple with 2 kids looking to relax. It is small, and that is what we loved about it. It is simply perfect! It had all we needed and then some. The kitchen is tiny but I had everything I needed to cook a killer chicken piccata and my home made pizza. The piece the resistance was the deck. Witnessed beautiful sunrises and great breezes up there. Suzanne was a very responsive host. I really really hope to be able to come back here. Thank you Suzanne and Steven for sharing this slice of heaven!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Another great stay by the sea

Second stay here and we enjoyed it again. It's quite compact but enough space to relax, cook and even entertain some guests on the roof deck. Recommended.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Potomac

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

Charming and Unique

This was our second stay at this property and we had another wonderful time. The cottage is really charming and the location can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Tiny gem

Can’t beat the location. Lovely views. Perfect small town beach right out the door. Property is small, but as depicted in the listing. Great location to head to the Cape if you want. Plenty to do in the New Bedford and Fairhaven areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Great waterside location

It's a compact place, but with all the basics covered, and plenty of living space including a great deck area. Amazing view, and the entertainment of folks launching and retreiving their boats. 5 mins drive from multiple stores up in Fairhaven and 10minutes to the restaurants and bars of New Bedford. It's a great base to explore the whole south coast and I've already booked another two weeks here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great beach escape!

My family and I had a great stay! The kids especially loved the beach right out front & the upstairs balcony.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabel A.

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

Cozy Getaway

This cozy cottage is so cute and comfortable. It has charm and sits right on the water with it's own little beach. The view from the upper deck is amazing and you can even see Ned's Point lighthouse beaming on a clear night from Mattapoisett. Fairhaven and New Bedford are nostalgic towns full of history and good restaurants. The owners are great with communication and aim to please!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Tricia K., Clinton, MA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location is Great

The location and roof deck are amazing where sunrise is gorgeous from the roof deck! There is an air conditioner which was not left on for us, so if you're renting in the summer you could request it be left on for you. It can take a few days to cool off the house, and the 2nd bedroom never cooled off for us. Rain definitely changed the air quality and moisture. The laundry service includes 1 bath & 1 hand towel per adult, and you will receive directions to the laundry mat if you need to launder them. The kitchen is quite small but you have a fridge & stove. You are left with some paper goods which you are asked to replace. We found rattan furniture with thin cushions in the living room a little uncomfortable but that's individual. There is a small TV in a 3 season porch. The cottage is right behind the dunes to the beach and beside the beach parking lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bart S., Martinsville

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

Cottage by rhe Sea

We loved everything about the cottage. It was cozy, quaint and felt very homey. The natural light coming in was so welcoming. The decor was so well done and your paintings added the perfect touch. The sunroom and rooftop deck were our favorite places of all! Again, we loved this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia Geraghty K.

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

Wonderful views, property needs updating

The roof terrace to this cottage is fabulous, wonderful views. And direct access to the water, although shallow and stony is also great. But the cottage needs updating in the bathroom, kitchen and air conditioning to enable it to live up to its promise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

July in Fairhaven

We spent a week at the rental in mid-July. It is a charming little cottage, perfect for two or a small family. A few steps from the beach, we spent most of our time on the deck accessible via a spiral staircase. Most notable was the decor of thhe home. The owner is an artist and the home is decorated with her beautiful paintings nearly everywhere you look. The house also is well stocked with many supplies you don't know you need until you need them! Hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Beach side getaway and a great jumping-off point for day tripping!

Our family of four rented this cottage for two weeks. We know the general area quite well, but had never spent much time in this particular corner of Fairhaven. We loved it! Our stay consisted of day trips around the area to see friends and family interspersed with downtime at the cottage. This cute little house has been thoughtfully furnished and decorated to optimize a small space. Well-placed mirrors give the impression of greater space in tight quarters. The porch and roof deck are particularly great and that's where we spent the majority of our time at the house. My children (6 and 8) especially loved being able to roll out the door to the small beach beyond to dig sand and hunt shells and hermit crabs; I loved being able to sit on the roof deck enjoying the view while still having one eye on them as they played by the water. The many fences, trellises and pergolas around the property are both lovely to look at with their gorgeous vines and flowers, but more importantly, they add a creative and well-planned element of privacy to a cottage that is really RIGHT on a public boat launch parking lot. One item of note: we were here during the 4th of July, and there was a LOT of fireworks activity in the parking lot for several nights book-ending the holiday. Speaking for us, I found it kind of amusing (my husband, maybe a little less amused by the third night), and our kids sleep like rocks once asleep, so ultimately, it was no biggie. However, if late night fireworks right outside your door would be a significant bother to you, I'd recommend that you take a pass on the week of July 4th! Overall, a fun stay for us in a lovely little cottage!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B., Princeton

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

Buzzard Bay View

This is a quaint cottage with a sunroom and rooftop deck for extra space. There’s quick access to a very small beach on sunny summer days, the adjacent parking lot can get a little lively, but it simmers down after Labor Day. It was a great location to take day trips to Providence, Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Caoe Cod, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

susan l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fairhaven get away

This property is in a great location. Right on the water. Fun to watch the people on the beach and the boats going in and out of the water. A great deck over the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., Rome , NY

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

Little gem

This property is a beautiful little cottage by the water. Absolutely enjoyed every minute of my stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kristine A.

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

Peaceful and pretty!

Best sunrises I’ve ever experienced! Beautiful views of the water from the sunroom and the upper deck! The cottage is tiny, but very functional. Wish there was more to do within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

BONITA G V.

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

Terrific place

Loved the place . Location is perfect. A quiet gem. Live entertainment at the boat ramp. Great area to bike ride and kayaking in the bay . Fishing business in Fairhaven is busy. We’ll be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Lovely Spot

We had a wonderful week enjoying the breezes on the porch, with easy access to the Cape and RI. The cottage has character and is clean and thoughtfully decorated. Some of the ceilings are quite low, but my husband is 6’10” and was able to work with it - and that’s part of cottage life! The little beach out front was good for morning beachcombing with our four year old, and the boat ramp provided ample entertainment. Loved the little garden, outdoor shower, and deck. A lovely spot to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Potomac

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

Charming and quirky!

We had a wonderful week at this lovely little cottage. It was small but had everything we needed and was thoughtfully designed. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. We loved the roof terrace and spent a lot of time there and on the beach, just steps away. Fairhaven is a great place with a lot of restaurants, and this was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn V.

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

Perfect location with the littles!

We had a wonderful time with our 4 and 1 year old this week. They loved playing in the little beach out back, which was perfect for their age. The cottage was cute and cozy, everything we needed for the week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

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

Beautiful rooftop and beachfront!

We enjoyed our week at this quaint beachfront cottage! The rooftop patio and ocean access were great perks as was the sun room. Additionally, the location by a beach parking lot gave accessibility to local fireworks celebrations and visitor access.

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Amherst, NY

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

Perfect location

Our recent trip to Fairhaven was great. Not only was the cottage perfectly situated right next to the water but it was also centrally located for day trips to Newport, the Cape and Plymouth. You are next to the public boat launch and parking lot but it wasn’t an issue at all. People often come there to sit and stare at the water and occasionally you get someone race through the lot but it was not bothersome. This is the prettiest little cottage. New England to a tee. The landscaping and decor our exactly as pictured. Just lovely all around. Suzanne, your artwork is beautiful and really adds such a homey feel to the cottage! While cottage is small, every inch of space was carefully planned and utilized. The two bedrooms provide space in dressers for clothes. You will not be able to live out of your suitcase if that’s what you like to do. The queen bedroom does not have space for that but the room with twins has a large closet to store your bag. We weren’t completely sure what the kitchen and bathroom were going to be without pictures posted so I’ll describe. Bathroom is a typical 3 piece. It is an average size but note: if you are tall people like we are, showering is a challenge. The shower head is low. (Remember, you’re in a cottage) It works great and is efficient but you’ll need to bend a bit to rinse your hair. Kitchen is tiny. Dual bowl sink where you can wash dishes and let dry. Counter space is limited. There is a full-size frig, small microwave, toaster and coffee maker. There are some pots and pans, utensils, silverware, plates, and glassware. The stove is a four burner but is a smaller scale. Cooking dinner for four would be a bit challenging but doable. The addition of chef’s cart was a plus to store our snack and things. During our trip we had temps in the 90’s and high humidity. The air conditioner was put to use later in the week but the bedrooms have window fans which kept the place comfortable. The 3 season room is spectacular. We put the screens in and enjoyed the breeze. Bring bug spray if you plan to be by the water as dusk approaches. We are still battling our bites. We lost to the bugs. All in all, I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

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

Adorable Cottage

My husband and I had a lovely time at the cottage. If you are looking for a "comfy" place to enjoy the water view, this is it. A few more towels would have been nice, but overall a great place.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Foxwell

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We had talked about buying a piece of property by the water for quite some time and had looked at a few pieces but never really connected with anything. We came to Fairhaven one day to pick something up at West Marine, saw an open house sign and decided to take a look. When we saw the cottage it was structurally sound but did not have any curb appeal. Suzanne immediately saw the potential to make the cottage a very cozy get away spot so an offer was made and accepted and within a couple of months the initial transformation was completed. We put all of the fencing around the property and then Suzanne planted the rose pushes that climb the front fence and planted a flower garden behind the fence. We added a porch on the east end of the property when we first purchased and then in 2010 we decided to remove the outdoor porch and replaced it with a three season room with a large deck above.

Why they chose this property

We like the Fairhaven area because of the ease of getting to places like Newport RI, Plymouth Ma and Cape Cod without living with the crowds that are associated with these areas

What makes this property unique

We like to drive to the bike trail and walk the mile and 1/2 to the center of Fairhaven for breakfast. There are many great restaurants in the South Coast area that we also enjoy. With Buzzards Bay right outside the door, kayaking, sailing, wind surfing and other water activities are enjoyed throughout the summer.

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