Mill Pond Cottage

This sunny, airy cottage is a five-minute walk to the Village and 2 minutes to the beach. The entry hall leads to a vaulted open-plan living space with fireplace and kitchen/dining area opening to a peaceful (church bells and birdsong) deck overlooking the Mill Pond. Single-floor plan includes three bedrooms and clawfoot tub with shower off the entry hall (two with queen beds (one on tatami mats)/one single) and a sofabed in the living area. An unfinished basement includes a washer/dryer. The space From the peaceful back deck It's a quick three-block walk to the village of Woods Hole for groceries, morning coffee, drinks or dinner, or exploring the area on foot or by bike. When you come back from the beach, walking, or biking, there is an outdoor shower and room on the lawn to sunbathe in privacy, play croquet or lawn games, or relax on the deck listening to the birds, the church bells, and the ferry horn. Places To Go and Things to Do: Woods Hole is a true small town with a year-round population centered on marine science and anchored by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. The village is enlivened by the ferry-goers to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, and by its access to the water: boats docked in Eel Pond with a drawbridge that rises to provide access to the ocean; a sandy beach; and in our case a pond. Hyperlocal Beach: Stony Beach is a two-minute walk right around the corner. Playground: The town ballfield and playground can be seen across the pond, and is about a 5 minute walk. It has tennis courts, a volleyball net, and a large play structure as well as a baseball diamond. In the Village Food: Pie in the Sky, the iconic Woods Hole bakery that has served residents and ferry-travellers alike for over 40 years, is about a 10 minute walk. It is open from 5 am to 10 pm daily, serving coffee, pastries, soups, sandwiches, smoothies and much else. Coffee Obsession is another terrific local coffee spot, with slightly more limited hours (7-3 Monday-Saturday). For last-minute groceries and snacks, the Woods Hole Market and General Store is open Wednesdays-Saturdays 8-6. There are several other great restaurants listed here. Activities: There is a lot to do in and around Woods Hole; an excellent overview of all that the area offers can be found at the website for woodshole. Three activities stand out: The Shining Sea Bikeway, which starts in town and weaves along and away from the shore, is ideal for walkers and bikers alike, with beautiful beaches and views of Martha’s Vineyard and the Aquinnah Cliffs. For all things oceanographic, start at the WHOI Marine Science Discovery Center and continue to the Woods Hole Science Aquarium. Take a day trip to the Islands: Woods Hole is known to many visitors primarily as the embarkation point for the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket. You are a short walk from the ferry, with no parking worries, so make a day of it or just enjoy a round trip. Guest access The primary living space is on the second floor, entry through stairs to to covered porch. The first floor, which contains a washer/dryer and some homeowner storage, is an unfinished basement. There is a back basement that is not available for guests. Other things to note Alison is available at any time by phone or email.