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

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Washer
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  • Dryer
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  • Water view
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Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Wareham, MA
  • Popular LocationWater Wizz8 min drive
  • Popular LocationOnset Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwifts Beach11 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)76 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was our second year in a row and we enjoyed ourselves at the cottage even more than last time!
laura h.
Aug 27, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 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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What's nearby

  • Water Wizz - 8 min drive
  • Onset Beach - 8 min drive
  • Shell Point Beach - 9 min drive
  • Swifts Beach - 11 min drive
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shenanigans Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Onset Beach Patio and Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa Gino's - ‬7 min drive

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

gloria m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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