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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Falmouth, MA
  • Place, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Biological Laboratory
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nobska Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Woods Hole

When you stay at this cottage in Woods Hole, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Cape Cod Beaches and Woods Hole Ferry Terminal. .This cottage is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Old Silver Beach and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Inkwell Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Woods Hole Drawbridge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marine Biological Laboratory - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nobska Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Woods Hole Science Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liam Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maison Villatte - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village

1 bed 1 bath cottage 1/2 mile walk to Woods Hole village, Ferry/Bus terminal, and bike path. Access requires many stairs. Amenities include: full size memory foam mattress, gas range, microwave, dishwasher, full laundry, coffee maker, toaster, WiFi, smart TV, kitchen utensils, cooking oils/spices, outdoor grill, volleyball, soccer ball, and football. Bed linens, towels, and beach towels are provided.

100% of electricity is renewably sourced and 10% of gross annual revenue goes to supporting groundbreaking science in Woods Hole.

We welcome Inquiries for special pricing on stays of 13 nights or longer, particularly in May, June, and Sept.

**2026 World Cup Attendees: 1hr5m drive to Gillette Stadium OR 30 min drive + free parking if you take the stadium shuttle from the Sagamore Park and Ride**

DISCLAIMERS:
-Access requires many stairs, we are not a good fit for folks with mobility issues.

-There is no Air Conditioning. Our proximity to the ocean renders it unnecessary on all but rare occasions.

-Demand for our cottage as well as our turnover team's time are HIGHLY SEASONAL which requires us to employ a strict cancellation/refund policy in order to operate effectively.

-Once booked, guests will not be refunded for:

--Inclement weather forecasts except when extreme storm warnings are in effect and/or extended power outages are expected.

--Neighborhood noise: landscaping, nearby home repairs, tree trimming, children/family noises, trucks idling for propane/fuel oil deliveries, general deliveries, septic pumping, etc.

--If you book the wrong dates and fail to request cancellation within 48 hours, our cancellation/refund policy will firmly apply.

--Lack of cleanliness. Our turn team now takes photos/video between each guest. If you have a legitimate cleanliness complaint, there are always clean spare linens/towels/couch cover on site for immediate use and if assistance is needed to take care of something overlooked, our turn team is local and can generally be back on site quickly during reasonable hours.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking Allowed Outdoors Only

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Be courteous to the neighbors by parking directly in front of the property and moving all outside parties indoors no later than 10:00 pm.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Max capacity 6-10 ppl . Quiet hours start at 10 pm

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking Allowed Outdoors Only

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Max capacity 6-10 ppl . Quiet hours start at 10 pm
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0267950960

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village Falmouth

Cozy Cottage 1/2 mile to Woods Hole village Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a great location for getting to everything in Woods Hole. We stayed a week while visiting our daughter that works at WHOI. It was perfect for my husband and I
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

exactly what we needed

It was perfect for what we needed for 2 nights on the Cape
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

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

Quiet get-away

The property is small but very clean, with lots of extras like a selection of spices, a variety of towels, and a fabulous private deck. It has a washer and drier and a dishwasher - all bonuses in my book! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Great cottage in woods hole area

Had a wonderful weekend - a great place to stay for close access to downtown Falmouth and the island ferries. Cottage was super clean with a great deck to chill out on. Host was super supportive and had an easy check in/out process. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great space for a couple to relax. Well laid out use of the space - nothing feels cramped in <500 sqft. The porch extends the living space nicely. No A/C, but windows and fans gave a good cross breeze. (Not sure it would be great if the weather were in the 90s, though.) Great location for 'base camp'! We biked into Woods Hole at least daily, did the entire Shining Sea bike trail, and used the trail to get to beaches - all easy peasy. Responsive manager/owner gave helpful local info on finding beaches (with parking!) for kayak launching. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just right for getaway!

Loved the cottage. It was just right for our little getaway. Rhys was responsive to our questions and gave us good suggestions for the area restaurants and places. Appreciated the use of the bikes. Great location for a bike ride into towns, beaches, and a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard.
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy hilltop retreat in Woods Hole

This cozy hilltop cottage served as a wonderful retreat for my mom and me for four nights over the Labor Day 2024 weekend. We loved how clean, bright and quiet it was; its simple unadorned charm reminded us of cottages of yesteryear and its proximity to Woods Hole Village was ideal. With my help my mom, age 88, managed the 16 stairs going up to the property, but as the listing notes this place isn’t for people with mobility issues. The owner Rhys was very good at communicating with us and we greatly enjoyed our vacation at his cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

michele s.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I rented the “cozy” cottage to work on a book, had to leave 2 days early because of unbearable noise. The neighbor was essentially building/rebuilding a house 12 ft away. The owner of the cottage claimed not to know before renting it to me. There were safety issues: The toaster was old and a hazard. Every time I plugged a device into the wall in both the bedroom & the desk area, the socket emitted a spark, so didn’t use the outlet near the bed. A chirping smoke alarm woke me at 3 am on one of the nights. I had to search the cottage for batteries to change it. The owner left no spare garbage bags in the cottage. Luckily I'd been travellng with one. The futon cover in the television area was dirty. There was slight ammonia smell in the cottage when I arrived. It dissipated when opening windows was an option. Unfortunately for most of my stay I needed to keep windows closed (for noise mitigation) and was unable to use the outside area during the day due to noise. from the building site, noise which was audible from 2 blocks away. The owner of the property was grandiose, insouciant, dishonest, and unhelpful in his responses and took 21 hours to respond to noise complaint. I travel often and have never had a negative experience. Photos below show the construction site, & proximity of it to cottage.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Just right

Nicely done cottage. Clean and quiet. Close to ferry, beach and "downtown" Woods Hole - walkable half mile away. Owner provides extras like bikes to ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Great little cottage

My husband and I stayed here with our 1 year old son. It was perfect base for us to take day trips along the cape. The best part was the walking access to the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. This was great Bc we didn’t have to deal with the process of parking at the ferry lot 2 miles up the road, taking a bus to the ferry etc. we just walked .7 miles from the cottage and walked right into the ferry! So convenient. Woods hole is a really cool place in cape cod, it’s still filled with locals and has a ton of research facilities which makes it a little more low key than a place like chatham or Dennis etc which was perfect for our style. Cottage was very clean and host was very easy to communicate with. If you have young kids or an elderly person just note you do have to walk up stairs built into an embankment to get to the cottage. We placed the baby’s pack and play in the office as there was not enough room in the bedroom for the bed and the pack and play, but that was not an issue for us. Cottage is in a quiet neighborhood which was really nice. Comes loaded with all the cooking spices! We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max Y.

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

Delightful Cottage in Wood's Hole

This was my first experience with a home rental through Vrbo. It was very easy to communicate with the owner, not only about the practical things but about what to do and see while I was there. The cottage was perfect for one or two but there was futon for the kids. It was well-furnished, tastefully but not over-done. Very much a Cape-Cod feeling.. Great base camp for biking and kayaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021