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Blissful paradise on 11 acres with lovely views, private beach and tennis court

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Wareham, MA
  • Water Wizz
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Onset Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Swifts Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Blissful paradise on 11 acres with lovely views, private beach and tennis court

The Bourne Cottage provides a perfect vacation spot for families and friends who want to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. It has three distinct wings with 8 bedrooms.

Built in 1783, the Bourne Cottage is on eleven acres on Indian Neck at the head of Buzzard's Bay. The Indian Neck area is very private --few houses on much land.

The property is waterfront to Bourne Cove, a salt water bay with oysters, clams and fish. There is a private dock there for swimming and launching non-motorized boats. A leisurely ten-minute stroll along a narrow country lane brings one to the beach on Buzzard's Bay. Tenants have access to the private beach there.

Windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, swimming, kayaking and tennis are popular ways to spend the days. Both beaches slope gently into the water and are ideal for babies and old people alike. The water in Buzzards Bay is pleasantly warm for swimming and there is no dangerous surf or undertow.

Please note: the house has four full bathrooms. One of the bathrooms has a shower. The other three have the original claw foot tubs with shower hose attachments. There is also a large, outdoor shower with hot water.

This is a low key, get your feet wet and sandy family place.
If you want air conditioning and big screen tv, this place is not for you.
If you are afraid of a few bugs and want the beaches raked and free of seaweed, this place is not for you.
If you love natural beauty, quiet neighbors, kayaking and exploring warm waters, and a place where kids are safe riding around on bikes...you have found Heaven. This place is for you! We can only book Sunday through Sunday

Property manager

Hannah White

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
If the guests staying is more then 10 people we charge an extra 300.00 per person per stay. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding this.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0187713100

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wareham

Located in Wareham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Porter Thermometer Museum and Aptucxet Trading Post Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Water Wizz and Lyman Reserve. Edaville and King Richard's Faire are also worth visiting. With windsurfing, sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Wareham, MA

What's nearby

  • Water Wizz - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Onset Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Swifts Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 12 min drive
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Onset Beach Patio and Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Narrows Crossing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shenanigans Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa Gino's/D'Angelo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blissful paradise on 11 acres with lovely views, private beach and tennis court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blissful paradise on 11 acres with lovely views, private beach and tennis court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blissful paradise on 11 acres with lovely views, private beach and tennis court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blissful paradise on 11 acres with lovely views, private beach and tennis court located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Tobey Hospital and within 6 miles (10 km) of Porter Thermometer Museum and Water Wizz. Onset Beach and Shell Point Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

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

Another blissful week at Bourne Cottage

This was our second year in a row and we enjoyed ourselves at the cottage even more than last time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Bourne Cove

We enjoyed a lovely peaceful stay at Bourne cottage with family and friends. The house can certainly accommodate a crowd and the expansive lawn and views over the marsh and fields offer up peaceful evenings with breezes rolling off the bay. We enjoyed the cove and bay beach for fishing and rock/seashell collecting but for nice sandy swimming beaches we daytripped the region. A few things we noted about the VRBO listing were that the property may be on 11 acres but you do not have access to the 11 acres as most of it is overgrown marsh. There is a second house on the property that may have owners/guests during your stay and there is no direct water access from the house which you might think based on some pictures and the use of “waterfront.” Access to the cove and private beach are both about a 15 minute walk. Regardless, we did truly enjoy our stay, just think there could be some refined description to the listing. The house truly offers an old world feel and was great for bonding and reconnecting with family and friends, reading and lawn games!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bourne Pointe

We enjoyed a lovely peaceful stay at Bourne cottage with family and friends. The house can certainly accommodate a crowd and the expansive lawn and views over the marsh and fields offer up peaceful evenings with breezes rolling off the bay. We enjoyed the cove and bay beach for fishing and rock/seashell collecting but for nice sandy swimming beaches we went elsewhere. A few things we noted about the listing were that the property may be on 11 acres but you do not have access to the 11 acres as most of it is marsh. There is a second house on the property that may have owners/guests during your stay and there is no direct water access from the house which you might think based on some pictures and the use of “waterfront.” Access to the cove and private beach are both about ½ mile away/15 minute walk. Regardless, we did truly enjoy our stay, just think there could be some refined description to the listing. The house truly offers and old age cabin feel and was great for bonding and reconnecting with family and friends, reading and lawn games!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gloria m.

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

An Extraordinary Home

An extraordinary home in a lovely setting. True, no TV or AC, but no one missed them for a moment, spending time instead playing on the vast lawn, sitting together in any of the three separate “living room” areas or on the perfect screened porch. Loved the antiques and art on the wall and the very well-equipped kitchen. There are many bedrooms from which to choose and would recommend the lower levels for anyone with children or stair considerations. And, yes, there are antiques and basket weave chairs we were asked to respect, but we had a 4 year old, who had no problem doing so and loved exploring all the many rooms and hearing about the secret passage or hideaways where slaves may have been hidden. Our group consisted of 3 over the age of 67, 3 adults, 1 child, 1 baby, and 1 well-trained dog. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a naturally beautiful, quiet and restful time on the Cape.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Delicate furniture and high expectations of guests

We enjoyed our stay at Bourne Cottage -- the unique old house, expansive grounds, and tennis courts were a nice setting for a reunion of family and friends. The pervasive bugs challenged our patience during our week-long stay. But my main reason for writing this review -- a rare less-than-positive review from me -- is that we were fined for a number of things after our stay that put a damper on our vacation. The owners have many valued antiques in the house and provide written instructions on how to use them. We are conscientious renters who worked to follow the house rules but were deemed to have missed the mark and paid quite a bit for it. My advice for future guests would be to take pictures upon arrival of all furniture and dishes (including inside the kitchen cabinets) to document their condition and be sure you put everything back in the correct place. And I wouldn't use the delicate dining room table at all. The Bourne Cottage could be nice for adults who move at a slow pace. But for a large group with kids, it is not a location that I would pick again for a stress-free vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Low key getaway

This place was the perfect low key family vacation spot. We had five adults and two kids, 4 and 7, and everyone agreed that it was a great space to be together but not on top of each other. We took loved being forced to disconnect - no screens, no phones, no schedules, no AC. We walked to nearby beaches and didn't have to worry about the kids getting in traffic. Kids rode bikes on the tennis court. We had quiet time reading in the hammock, on the screened porch, against some of the big beautiful trees. We took long walks along the quiet country roads, met neighbors, and cheered for them in their weekly sailboat race on Saturday morning. Everyone loved the outdoor shower, including the kids (eliminating the daily fight to try to get them clean). Grownups had cocktails on a picnic blanket each evening while the kids ran free in the yard. We watched sunsets and chased fireflies. We all went to bed early and got up with the birds. I don't remember the last time I came back from a vacation so refreshed and still liking my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Great for family time!

We loved our stay at Bourne Cottage!! Our family have been coming to the area for years and always stay in a hotel, never again! The house is charming, the property is beautiful, the tennis courts are so fun. The family time we were able to spend in here was the best!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great getaway!

The house had many rooms, stairs, and hallways. You could feel the history throughout the house. Just open a bunch of windows and cool breezes flow through the house. We slept very well in this secluded getaway! The description was accurate and had everything we needed. The cove was a good place to swim and gather shells. It was nice to not have TV's or electronics so we could spend time as a family talking and laughing. We will be back soon to stay at this place and explore the surrounding areas some more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

A hidden gem of a spot!

Our family enjoyed a delightful two weeks at Bourne Cottage in August at this fascinating, rambling house. Dating back to the 1700's, it has historic charm yet has been updated to meet the needs of today. A quiet, tranquil setting with a gorgeous view made for total relaxation! We thoroughly enjoyed walking the winding paths to 'Club Mud' and launching the canoe and our own kayaks from the dock, though we only actually experienced the 'mud' part at one low tide - and only if you let your feet touch bottom. Swimming in Bourne Cove is divine, whether from the dock or down at Cove Beach at the point. Water was pristine, thanks to the oyster farm activity in the cove. The oysters cleanse the water as they grow, and they are also delicious. We were thrilled to have bikes available for our rides down to Cove Beach or to Bay Beach on Indian Neck. Every beach was great for swimming, walking and exploring. We even took advantage of the tennis court on the property. Our grandchildren loved exploring Bourne Cottage, especially the secret passage way, which they managed to navigate in its entirety. The many rooms are comfortable, as are the beds. The outdoor shower is a bonus. Owner Louisa was extremely helpful in showing us around the property and suggesting nearby markets and attractions. We would loved to have stayed longer. It was paradise.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maryann M.

LAZY DAYS, BEAUTIFUL BREEZES, IDYLLIC SETTING

I just returned from a family vacation at this beautiful property. The home is charming and comfortable and is exactly as described in the listing (including photos). The property was clean and well-maintained. Every room in the house affords a lovely gentle breeze and encourages relaxation. We are a large family and everyone slept comfortably in a bed (most times when we vacation at rental home, one or two people are relegated to a sleeper sofa or daybed.) The beach is indeed private and often times, I found myself to be alone on this lovely beach. There are a few rocks, so do bring water shoes. The swimming at the dock was wonderful (especially at high tide) and again, the area is very private. The owner was extremely gracious and was very helpful in providing excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend this property for a very relaxing summer vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mac H.

Lovely Serene Private Home in Wareham Mass

From the moment you arrive you are enveloped in breath-taking beauty! Bourne Cottage is extremely private and peaceful, with honeysuckle and stately Linden trees that whisper in the breeze. The path through the woods along the cove to the private dock is magical, with sun dappling through the trees and the smell of sun-baked pine needles. We also loved riding bikes or strolling down the quiet lane to the private bay beach, a lovely sandy stretch of ocean front, where large sandbars appear at low tide. The bird life is abundant – we saw majestic osprey swoop and glide over the water. During the days we leisurely enjoyed reading books laying in the hammock under the Linden trees while the kids explored the paths and ran around on the spacious lawn or played tennis on the court that is right there. The cottage itself is beautifully maintained and clean and there is ample space for a large family to spread out. My kids loved to play hide and seek in the nooks and crannies of the house. The kitchen is large and fully appointed – and we couldn't have been happier there gathering around the hearth and cooking dinner for my family and evening guests. One evening we gathered mussels in the cove and followed the recipe provided by the owner for an incredible meal. The bedrooms were comfortable and quiet, and there was always a light cooling ocean breeze. We will be sure to be back next year! I am very thankful for this wonderful opportunity to vacation in this lovely, pristine spot. See you next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

There's no place on earth like Bourne Cottage!

Every year on the first day of spring, my kids ask: "How many more weeks until we go to Bourne Cottage?!" They are chomping at the bit to go back to Wareham, our summer haven for two weeks EVERY summer for the last twelve years. We love the beauty of Indian Neck (the house has views of a private saltwater cove), the sweet breezes across your face as you nap in the hammock, the winding path down to the dock, the expansive lawn that is perfect for games of "Red Light, Green Light," and the understated elegance of this one-of-a-kind house. The house has several wings that work perfectly to accommodate our large family. (Each branch of the family gets its own bathroom: the key to vacation harmony!) The owners are very responsive and recently did a major renovation to the kitchen which looks gorgeous. We can't wait to be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

Gorgeous, private and peaceful

My mom rented this antique cottage for the entire family because it was close to her brother's house in onset. It is truly beautiful and you really feel like you are stepping back in time as soon as you pull up to the house. The house dates back a few hundred years so it is full of history. It was fun trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B!! Looks are very deceiving. This house looks small from the pictures, but it actually has several staircases and "wings" of bedrooms. There is a wonderful, large screened in porch, a nice sunporch, the parlor and a dining room that fits the whole crew! The kitchen is nice and big with everything you need. There is even a separate laundry room and storage porch for all of your outdoor gear. The house is impeccably maintained with comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms. The outdoor shower is wonderful!! The property is simply beautiful. A rolling lawn leads to the water. It is very quiet and there are thousands of birds chirping away...especially first thing in the morning. The house is at the beginning of two points with a cove in between so there are nice walking routes. "Club Mud" is a short walk from the house, It is a charming little clearing on the cove with adirondack chairs, a hammock and boat dock. We loved setting up our beach chairs on the dock and floating with the tide. All in all, it was a house big enough for our crew but with lots of options (I didn't even get to the tennis court!!) for fun and relaxation. A perfect family reunion house!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amanda A.

Great place for a large family!

We chose this place to celebrate my inlaws 40th anniversary. We needed room for four couples, two toddlers and two teenagers. The Bourne Cottage was affordable and more than accommodated our crowd! We loved being able to eat at the large table for our meals. The house was very clean and well equipped and Louisa went above and beyond at every step of the way to make us feel welcome and to answer questions or provide suggestions. The only issue we had was that there is in fact only one indoor shower, not 4 as the description says. But we made good use of the outdoor shower since the weather was fantastic. Had there been bad weather, we might have experienced a bit of a log jam for the shower! We found the beach/dock not terribly conducive to small children, and opted to drive the 5 miles to Onset - gorgeous beaches, shallow, clean water, ice cream shops and pizza joints - something to please everyone! We loved the charm of the house and the expansive grounds - no one ever worried if the kids wandered out into the yard to play. We would absolutely return!

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