Warm & Sunny All Year Round. Come Visit! - Fairhaven
Warm & Sunny All Year Round. Come Visit! - Fairhaven
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12 Guests · 4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 1915 Sqft
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75 reviewsRegistration ID: CO101100940 State Permit
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Pets are allowed
1 dog allowed per stay. Cannot be a Pit, Rot or German Shephard as they are consdered aggressive breeds per State of MASS. Kindly keep pets off furniture and bedding, do not allow pets to pee on rugs and dispose of dog waste ( poop) responsibly which means NOT down toilets. Per town bylaw all pets must be on leash and under control of their owner at all times. Host not responsible for any fees incurred by the guest by police or animal control for not following leash law. Aware of ADA service animal laws for hosts and guests
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Fairhaven- the name says it all!
Same beaches as Cape Cod without those prices and all that traffic!
This is a family owned home since 1962 with a minimalist style and modest furnishings that holds wonderful memories and we would like you to create your own memories here too.
The area offers beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean and/or Buzzards Bay.
The house is well cared for and I want to provide an enjoyable experience for you and all those joining you for your stay.
Summers guests a beach pass has been obtained from the town for the resident only town beach ( West Island). The pass belongs to the house and you may use it any time during your stay but you must leave it in the home at departure. If you lose it or take it home with you the pass it will cost $210 to replace it.You do not need the beach pass at any other beach in town.
All guests must be disclosed at booking request for insurance purposes.
Check in time is 4 pm unless otherwise approved in advance
Checkout is 10am to assist housekeeping to maintain their schedule. Late check out without approval will be subject to an additional night fee and loss of security deposit.
If you have any issues, questions or concerns upon arrival please contact me ASAP and I will do my absolute best to remedy any situation.
Travel insurance is highly recommended as refunds are not provided for weather, travel interuptions, illness or injury prior to arrival.
Booking requirements- 50% down due at booking. Cancellation policy is strict so no refunds will be provided. Extra guest fees( if applicable) cleaning fee and refundable security deposit and the remainder of balance is due 7 days prior to arrival date.
Key code will not be provided without the above and there will be no refund.
Refundable security deposit will be returned within 7 business days as long as there is no damage or unregistered guests.
Rental agreement required and needs to be completed 7 days prior to arrival. Key will not be provided without it and refunds not given without it.
Great local restaurants in town and grocery shopping are within 2 miles.
The freshest seafood around sold in local fish markets.
Boat to local wharf wholesale price- lobsters, scallops and Jonah crabs on select days by local boats. Contact me and I will provide you the contacts
Authentic Portuguese food abounds as well!!
Traditional Cape style home
3 BR upstairs. 1 downstairs
BR 1 has 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds
BR 2 has 2 twin beds
BR 3 has a queen bed
BR 4 has 2 double beds
Full baths on main living floor and on second floor
Dining table that can seat 6 comfortably but comes with 6 additional chairs.
Large deck with ample seating for late spring & summer stays with propane grill supplied.
Housekeeping does not clean the outdoor grill. Grill cleaning tools are supplied.
For late spring/summer/early fall guests-
AC window units in all bedrooms for your comfort
Mosquito repellant is not provided by the host
The property is treated with a non - carcinogenic mosquito spray every other week to mitigate mosquitos but you are highly encouraged to bring your own mosquito spray.
Beach towels are provided.
Do not bring bath towels to the beach as they are not appropriate for the beach.
After your beach time let the beach towels dry out on the deck to decrease sand into the house. Thank you!
Please protect the environment and do not leave any litter at the beach. Bring it back to the house and place it in the trash.
Historic Fort Phoenix State Beach 5 minutes away in the center of town.
There is also East and West Beach in New Bedford which takes about 15 minutes to get to.
Traveling to the Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket or Cuttyhunk?
Ferry parking to Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk are 15 minutes away with shuttles to the pier.
30 minutes to Whale watching excursions in historic Plymouth MA or visit the Plimouth Patuxet Museum ( formerly Plimouth Plantation) & see the Mayflower replica and how the Pilgrims lived.
30 minutes to Providence/ Newport RI and 60 minutes to Boston.
Water Wizz water park located 20 minutes away in Wareham MA. ( Summer only)
Pickleball fan? Livesey Park ( N. Fairhaven) has outdoor courts. Southcoast Pickleball has an indoor facility less than 2 miles away
Trash day is every Monday so please place all trash in the outside blue bin and take to the curb by 0730 Monday morning. Bringing it out on a Sunday night is fine.
Recycling is every other Monday ( calendar in the kitchen will tell you what Monday recycling is). All recycling ( paper, glass, cardboard, pizza boxes, plastic and glass bottles) go in recycling orange top bins- there are 2 for your convenience but NOTHING can be placed in plastic bags in recycling bins.
If these town rules are not followed the recycling will not be picked up and the owner will be notified and a fine imposed ($50) which will be passed to the guest. If you ever have any questions just text me.
Family friendly neighborhood with parks very close by.
Kids are always welcome but please know the house is not childproofed.
Going to try going pet friendly again. 1 pet per stay. $100 pet fee. Please keep pet off the furniture and do not allow them to pee on rugs. Pet waste( poop) needs to be disposed of properly and that does not mean down the toilet!
$350 fine for undisclosed pets
Do not leave your pet alone in the house, its their vacation too so take them along with you
Smoking/vaping of any type within the house and sunroom is NOT allowed. You can smoke outside but please do not use the yard or deck as your ashtray. Dispose of your smoking products responsibly and cleanly.
$350 nightly fine for evidence of smoking in the home
No candles please- I prefer my house not to burn down
There are no parties or bonfires allowed on property
External security cameras on site- side door facing driveway, front of garage facing street- do not cover or disable or your reservation will be cancelled and you will have to leave
The detached garage is not part of the listing and is locked. Sensor in garage will notify of entry and will be considered trespassing with $350 fine and possible cancellation of reservation
Leave the glitter and sparkles home- $350 additional cleaning fee for evidence of eithe
Same beaches as Cape Cod without those prices and all that traffic!
This is a family owned home since 1962 with a minimalist style and modest furnishings that holds wonderful memories and we would like you to create your own memories here too.
The area offers beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean and/or Buzzards Bay.
The house is well cared for and I want to provide an enjoyable experience for you and all those joining you for your stay.
Summers guests a beach pass has been obtained from the town for the resident only town beach ( West Island). The pass belongs to the house and you may use it any time during your stay but you must leave it in the home at departure. If you lose it or take it home with you the pass it will cost $210 to replace it.You do not need the beach pass at any other beach in town.
All guests must be disclosed at booking request for insurance purposes.
Check in time is 4 pm unless otherwise approved in advance
Checkout is 10am to assist housekeeping to maintain their schedule. Late check out without approval will be subject to an additional night fee and loss of security deposit.
If you have any issues, questions or concerns upon arrival please contact me ASAP and I will do my absolute best to remedy any situation.
Travel insurance is highly recommended as refunds are not provided for weather, travel interuptions, illness or injury prior to arrival.
Booking requirements- 50% down due at booking. Cancellation policy is strict so no refunds will be provided. Extra guest fees( if applicable) cleaning fee and refundable security deposit and the remainder of balance is due 7 days prior to arrival date.
Key code will not be provided without the above and there will be no refund.
Refundable security deposit will be returned within 7 business days as long as there is no damage or unregistered guests.
Rental agreement required and needs to be completed 7 days prior to arrival. Key will not be provided without it and refunds not given without it.
Great local restaurants in town and grocery shopping are within 2 miles.
The freshest seafood around sold in local fish markets.
Boat to local wharf wholesale price- lobsters, scallops and Jonah crabs on select days by local boats. Contact me and I will provide you the contacts
Authentic Portuguese food abounds as well!!
Traditional Cape style home
3 BR upstairs. 1 downstairs
BR 1 has 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds
BR 2 has 2 twin beds
BR 3 has a queen bed
BR 4 has 2 double beds
Full baths on main living floor and on second floor
Dining table that can seat 6 comfortably but comes with 6 additional chairs.
Large deck with ample seating for late spring & summer stays with propane grill supplied.
Housekeeping does not clean the outdoor grill. Grill cleaning tools are supplied.
For late spring/summer/early fall guests-
AC window units in all bedrooms for your comfort
Mosquito repellant is not provided by the host
The property is treated with a non - carcinogenic mosquito spray every other week to mitigate mosquitos but you are highly encouraged to bring your own mosquito spray.
Beach towels are provided.
Do not bring bath towels to the beach as they are not appropriate for the beach.
After your beach time let the beach towels dry out on the deck to decrease sand into the house. Thank you!
Please protect the environment and do not leave any litter at the beach. Bring it back to the house and place it in the trash.
Historic Fort Phoenix State Beach 5 minutes away in the center of town.
There is also East and West Beach in New Bedford which takes about 15 minutes to get to.
Traveling to the Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket or Cuttyhunk?
Ferry parking to Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk are 15 minutes away with shuttles to the pier.
30 minutes to Whale watching excursions in historic Plymouth MA or visit the Plimouth Patuxet Museum ( formerly Plimouth Plantation) & see the Mayflower replica and how the Pilgrims lived.
30 minutes to Providence/ Newport RI and 60 minutes to Boston.
Water Wizz water park located 20 minutes away in Wareham MA. ( Summer only)
Pickleball fan? Livesey Park ( N. Fairhaven) has outdoor courts. Southcoast Pickleball has an indoor facility less than 2 miles away
Trash day is every Monday so please place all trash in the outside blue bin and take to the curb by 0730 Monday morning. Bringing it out on a Sunday night is fine.
Recycling is every other Monday ( calendar in the kitchen will tell you what Monday recycling is). All recycling ( paper, glass, cardboard, pizza boxes, plastic and glass bottles) go in recycling orange top bins- there are 2 for your convenience but NOTHING can be placed in plastic bags in recycling bins.
If these town rules are not followed the recycling will not be picked up and the owner will be notified and a fine imposed ($50) which will be passed to the guest. If you ever have any questions just text me.
Family friendly neighborhood with parks very close by.
Kids are always welcome but please know the house is not childproofed.
Going to try going pet friendly again. 1 pet per stay. $100 pet fee. Please keep pet off the furniture and do not allow them to pee on rugs. Pet waste( poop) needs to be disposed of properly and that does not mean down the toilet!
$350 fine for undisclosed pets
Do not leave your pet alone in the house, its their vacation too so take them along with you
Smoking/vaping of any type within the house and sunroom is NOT allowed. You can smoke outside but please do not use the yard or deck as your ashtray. Dispose of your smoking products responsibly and cleanly.
$350 nightly fine for evidence of smoking in the home
No candles please- I prefer my house not to burn down
There are no parties or bonfires allowed on property
External security cameras on site- side door facing driveway, front of garage facing street- do not cover or disable or your reservation will be cancelled and you will have to leave
The detached garage is not part of the listing and is locked. Sensor in garage will notify of entry and will be considered trespassing with $350 fine and possible cancellation of reservation
Leave the glitter and sparkles home- $350 additional cleaning fee for evidence of eithe
Sleeping Configuration
1 / 2
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed, 2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 double beds
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Gas Grill
Outdoor dining
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Security Cameras
Suitability
Child friendly
Children are welcome but the house is not baby proofed
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
No smoking/vaping anywhere in the house. You can smoke outside but please do not use the yard or deck as an ashtray. Get yourself a disposable cup- add water and place your butts there. Please do not smoke in front of open doors and windows.
$350 additional cleaning fee for evidence of smoking in the house
No Parking
Driveway can fit 3 cars and there is free off street parking. No parking on lawn and please do not block neighbors driveways
Meet The Host
Abbie
Owner
Hello, My name is Abbie and I was blessed to be raised in this home and neighborhood and then purchased it and raised my own family in it. The home offers wonderful memories so much that despite moving to Phoenix AZ in 2015 I have kept the home that is so close to my heart. I return home many times annually to just return to my roots and sometimes re-energize. If you have ever been connected to the ocean and your roots you may just understand that.
Let me tell you about the team. They are not my cleaners and handyman but they are family and will treat you as family as well. You will be our family during your stay.
Let me tell you about the team. They are not my cleaners and handyman but they are family and will treat you as family as well. You will be our family during your stay.
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Member since: February 2020
Speaks: English
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within an hour
Phone: Click to show +1 7743286004
Scenic views
Beautiful sunrises on the east side of the pennisula, stunning sunsets on the west side
Woods view
Location
Large deck with plenty of privacy
Getting around
Not much public transportation but Uber is available
Check in
Check out
Guests
1 guest
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
0
Pets
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 3PM - 7PM
You will get your own lock box code the afternoon of arrival unless early arrival has been agreed on.
Check Out: 10AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Maximum occupancy: 12
House Rules
- No underage drinking and no smoking/vaping in the house!!! Smoking odor detector in home. $350 additional cleaning fee for smoking in the home.
- Smoking is ok outside, just do not use the deck or yard as an ashtray, get yourself a disposable cup, add water and place your butts in it. Avoid smoking in front of any open doors or windows, thank you
- During the warmer months Bristol County Mosquito Control does a ground spray, as long as it is not raining. This is a contracted town service with their own routes and dates and spray in the overnight hours. Owner has no say in when they spray.
-Owner does not provide mosquito repellant as guests have their own preference so please bring your own. Keep doors and screens closed to prevent those little buggers from getting in the house.
- 1 dog allowed per stay with a $100 pet fee. Please keep the pet off the furniture, do not allow it to pee on rugs and dispose of pest waste ( poop) but not down the toilet please!
$ 350 fee for non-disclosed pets
-Pictures and videos are taken prior to arrival and immediately after departure so evidence of a pet will be immediately identified. $350 fee for evidence of non-disclosed pets.
- Common courtesy of neighbors after 10pm during work week, 11 pm on weekends. No parties, bands, no bonfires on property.
- On departure day any sleeping spaced just LEAVE LINENS ON THE BED, please place all towels used in either laundry basket. If you have used the pullout red sofa in the living room leave that open for the cleaners.
-Please do not leave dirty dishes in sink or dishwasher. Just toss a pod in the dishwasher drum and run it OR use the dish soap provided for sink wash
- Trash pickup ( blue bin) is every Monday morning. Recycling pickup ( orange bin) is every other Monday. If you are staying over a Monday please place curbside by 7:30 am. There is a calendar in the kitchen that tells you what Mondays are recycling. Bins need to be brought back on to the property after pickup.
- If departing on a Sunday please have all trash and recycling out in the bins and take to curb between driveway and and street light before you depart
- Recycling items are glass, plastic, cardboard, newspapers and aluminum foil Recycling items CANNOT BE IN ANY TYPE OF TRASH/PLASTIC BAGS
- Garage use and access is not included in listing but you may park in the driveway.
- Deck amenities including grill are for in-season stays- mid spring & summer. Housekeeping does not clean the grill or deck furniture. Grill etiquette applies- you use it, please clean it. Cleaning brushes are provided. Propane tank and a spare are provided. Housekeeping does not get tanks filled so again grilling etiquette applies. The person before you filled it so fill it for the next person. Kenny's Nursery and Rocky's Ace Hardware on Rt.6 does propane refill.
- IF YOU USE THE GRILL TURN THE PROPANE TANK OFF WHEN DONE!
- Return trash and 2 recycling bins to the side of the house
- Marijuana is legal in MA but smoking it anywhere in the house is prohibited , including the sunroom
- Smoking is ok outside, just do not use the deck or yard as an ashtray, get yourself a disposable cup, add water and place your butts in it. Avoid smoking in front of any open doors or windows, thank you
- During the warmer months Bristol County Mosquito Control does a ground spray, as long as it is not raining. This is a contracted town service with their own routes and dates and spray in the overnight hours. Owner has no say in when they spray.
-Owner does not provide mosquito repellant as guests have their own preference so please bring your own. Keep doors and screens closed to prevent those little buggers from getting in the house.
- 1 dog allowed per stay with a $100 pet fee. Please keep the pet off the furniture, do not allow it to pee on rugs and dispose of pest waste ( poop) but not down the toilet please!
$ 350 fee for non-disclosed pets
-Pictures and videos are taken prior to arrival and immediately after departure so evidence of a pet will be immediately identified. $350 fee for evidence of non-disclosed pets.
- Common courtesy of neighbors after 10pm during work week, 11 pm on weekends. No parties, bands, no bonfires on property.
- On departure day any sleeping spaced just LEAVE LINENS ON THE BED, please place all towels used in either laundry basket. If you have used the pullout red sofa in the living room leave that open for the cleaners.
-Please do not leave dirty dishes in sink or dishwasher. Just toss a pod in the dishwasher drum and run it OR use the dish soap provided for sink wash
- Trash pickup ( blue bin) is every Monday morning. Recycling pickup ( orange bin) is every other Monday. If you are staying over a Monday please place curbside by 7:30 am. There is a calendar in the kitchen that tells you what Mondays are recycling. Bins need to be brought back on to the property after pickup.
- If departing on a Sunday please have all trash and recycling out in the bins and take to curb between driveway and and street light before you depart
- Recycling items are glass, plastic, cardboard, newspapers and aluminum foil Recycling items CANNOT BE IN ANY TYPE OF TRASH/PLASTIC BAGS
- Garage use and access is not included in listing but you may park in the driveway.
- Deck amenities including grill are for in-season stays- mid spring & summer. Housekeeping does not clean the grill or deck furniture. Grill etiquette applies- you use it, please clean it. Cleaning brushes are provided. Propane tank and a spare are provided. Housekeeping does not get tanks filled so again grilling etiquette applies. The person before you filled it so fill it for the next person. Kenny's Nursery and Rocky's Ace Hardware on Rt.6 does propane refill.
- IF YOU USE THE GRILL TURN THE PROPANE TANK OFF WHEN DONE!
- Return trash and 2 recycling bins to the side of the house
- Marijuana is legal in MA but smoking it anywhere in the house is prohibited , including the sunroom
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Payment Policy
Deposit equaling one half of reservation cost is due at reservation booking. Security deposit and remainder of booking cost is due 7 days prior to reservation. Deposit will not be returned if security and final payment is not received 7 days prior to reservation. Access to the property will not be provided unless paid in full 7 days prior to reservation date.
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Refundable Damage Deposit
No damage, extensive rules broken or unregistered guests or undisclosed pets and you get your deposit back.
Cancellation Policy
Travel insurance is highly recommended. No refunds are provided for travel interuptions, weather, illness or injury prior to arrival. Refundable deposit is due 2 days prior to arrival or keys will not be provided.
Notes
Security deposit is required at booking. No damage or unregistered guests and you get your security deposit back
- Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended as there are no refunds for travel interruptions, delayed flights, weather, illness or injury prior to arrival.
- Hurricane season is May thru end of November and yes it can snow anytime from October thru May.
-Refunds are not provided if the owner is not provided the opportunity to mitigate any instances of dissatisfaction from the guest.
- There is no central AC. Window AC units are in the all bedrooms
- Please understand, the property abuts woods and an open fields are right across from the property. You might see or encounter wildlife including, but not limited to: deer, rabbits, raccoon, skunk, opossum, birds, bees, wasps, mosquitoes, spiders, ants, ladybugs or garter snake. These creatures reside in nature and we have no control over them and they have nothing to do with cleanliness. We cannot control mother nature and therefore do not refund if you encounter her business during your stay.
- Check in is 4pm unless other arrangements are made at booking
- The person booking is responsible for any and all guests during your stay
- No underage drinking and no smoking/vaping in the house!!! Smoking odor detector in home. $350 additional cleaning fee for smoking in the home.
- Smoking is ok outside, just do not use the deck or yard as an ashtray, get yourself a disposable cup, add water and place your butts in it.
- During the warmer months Bristol County Mosquito Control does a ground spray, as long as it is not raining. This is a contracted town service with their own routes and dates and spray in the overnight hours. Owner has no say in when they spray.
-Owner does not provide mosquito repellant as guests have their own preference so please bring your own. Keep doors and screens closed to prevent those little buggers from getting in the house.
-Pictures and videos are taken prior to arrival and immediately after departure so evidence of a pet will be immediately identified.
$350 fee for evidence of non disclosed pets.
- Common courtesy of neighbors after 10pm during work week, 11 pm on weekends. No parties, bands, no bonfires on property.
- Ring cameras on property- garage door facing street, side door facing garage, front door facing street.
- Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended as there are no refunds for travel interruptions, delayed flights, weather, illness or injury prior to arrival.
- Hurricane season is May thru end of November and yes it can snow anytime from October thru May.
-Refunds are not provided if the owner is not provided the opportunity to mitigate any instances of dissatisfaction from the guest.
- There is no central AC. Window AC units are in the all bedrooms
- Please understand, the property abuts woods and an open fields are right across from the property. You might see or encounter wildlife including, but not limited to: deer, rabbits, raccoon, skunk, opossum, birds, bees, wasps, mosquitoes, spiders, ants, ladybugs or garter snake. These creatures reside in nature and we have no control over them and they have nothing to do with cleanliness. We cannot control mother nature and therefore do not refund if you encounter her business during your stay.
- Check in is 4pm unless other arrangements are made at booking
- The person booking is responsible for any and all guests during your stay
- No underage drinking and no smoking/vaping in the house!!! Smoking odor detector in home. $350 additional cleaning fee for smoking in the home.
- Smoking is ok outside, just do not use the deck or yard as an ashtray, get yourself a disposable cup, add water and place your butts in it.
- During the warmer months Bristol County Mosquito Control does a ground spray, as long as it is not raining. This is a contracted town service with their own routes and dates and spray in the overnight hours. Owner has no say in when they spray.
-Owner does not provide mosquito repellant as guests have their own preference so please bring your own. Keep doors and screens closed to prevent those little buggers from getting in the house.
-Pictures and videos are taken prior to arrival and immediately after departure so evidence of a pet will be immediately identified.
$350 fee for evidence of non disclosed pets.
- Common courtesy of neighbors after 10pm during work week, 11 pm on weekends. No parties, bands, no bonfires on property.
- Ring cameras on property- garage door facing street, side door facing garage, front door facing street.
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