Gorgeous cottage on West Island, Buzzards Bay

If you want a true beach getaway, come visit West Island. There are no bridges to cross, no traffic jams to fight — just a peaceful and serene neighborhood with stunning, uncrowded beaches. From the minute you turn onto the causeway leading to West Island, you will feel the weight lift off your shoulders. You’re on Island Time now! The long, sandy beach is yours to explore. And the popular Off the Hook Bar & Grill is just minutes away, whether you walk, bike or drive there. The space This mid-century modern cottage has been lovingly updated with gorgeous mahogany kitchen counters, modern appliances and spacious full bathroom. The wood ceilings and clerestory windows provide a bright, sunny and welcoming space to create fun vacation memories. We have all the perks you’d expect from a well-furnished beach house, including: - Full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, etc. - Front deck for catching some rays, reading a good book and just plain relaxing with family and friends. - High-speed Internet. - Private backyard. - Gas BBQ grill. - Fire pit with Adirondack chairs. - A beach wagon to pack up all your gear for a fun day at the beach. - Beach chairs, swim noodles, soft-sided cooler, etc. - Beach toys for the kids. - Plenty of beach towels, linens, toiletries, etc. - A full-size washer and dryer, so you can pack light! Guest access You will have full access to the entire home, a private backyard and shed, where we store beach chairs, a beach wagon, toys, etc. Other things to note One of the best things about our location is NO BRIDGES to cross! West Island is a peaceful and serene setting yet everything you need is just minutes away on Route 6 in Fairhaven. GETTING TO THE BEACH: The closest beach is straight down Fisherman's Street, where there's a path that leads to the association beach. It's a great place to park a beach chair and watch the sunset. The main swimming beach is at the end of Fir Street. Bring the beach pass with you. Please swim at your own risk. Never leave children unattended at the beach, and always swim with a buddy. When you’re feeling energetic, there’s a ton of fun things to do: - Go beach combing and swimming at the Town Beach. - Play golf or take the kids to play miniature golf nearby; - Take a hike! Our beach house is surrounded by conservation land, and there is a trailhead nearby. You can find lots of other trails in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, too. - Walk or bike the path that runs from Fairhaven through Mattapoisett and crosses a scenic salt marsh on Eel Pond. - There are beautiful bike paths along the Cape Cod Canal and in Falmouth, too. - Explore the many antiques shops throughout Southern New England. - Visit the Mattapoisett Museum or the Whaling Museum in New Bedford. - Visit the famous mansions in Newport, R.I. You can buy tickets online. - Catch a Red Sox game, or check out the Cape Cod Baseball League games for some exciting college-level action. Wareham has the closest ball field. - Catch the high-speed ferry to Martha's Vineyard from nearby New Bedford. And to top it all off, there are fabulous restaurants — from the No. 1 clam shack in New England (Oxford Creamery) to finer dining at Tastebuds in Mattapoisett or Brew Fish Bar & Eatery in Marion — and everything in between.