CozyCottage@FrederickWilliamHouse, on ShiningSea Bikeway, Bikes Included
About this cottage rental
Cute! Little 2 bedroom cottage sits directly behind Frederick William house and on shining sea bike way, close to beach, pond, shops, and across the street from a great local restaurant. Martha's Vineyard is easily accessible, walking distance from the steamship authority. Never pay to park to visit the islands. Perfect location! This adorable little cottage is nestled right behind the Main House on this lovely estate giving you maximum privacy!! Falmouth's Historic Village Green is just minutes away, as well as Highfiled Hall and Katherine Lee Bates birth home (author of America the Beautiful). Whale watch tours, dinner cruises, and fishing charters can be had right from our very own Falmouth Harbor. And if you love antiques, be sure to take in some of the local antique shops and summer events. Festivals and different special town attractions are scheduled throughout the year, so if you are looking for a specific experience or even, just call to find out more. There is always something fun happening in Falmouth. Come see our Strawberry festival, or our Scallop festival, or take in the fall colors, or visit us during the winter holidays. There is really something for everyone all year round. Free Wifi
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(66 Reviews)
5.0
The stay truly felt like home away from home. The service was impeccable and greatly appreciated.
5.0
Great property
2.5
Great property
5.0
We had a lovely stay and looking forward to return one day :)
Dinner place and breakfast location close by and very good food.
10.0
We had a lovely stay and looking forward to return one day :)
Dinner place and breakfast location close by and very good food.
5.0
Great place with with accommodations for a bigger family
We had a lovely stay and looking forward to return one day :)
Dinner place and breakfast location close by and very good food.
5.0
Excellent communication from the hosts. Incredibly clean. Gorgeous back garden and wonderful access to the bike path and therefore all of Falmouth over the crazy holiday season. Great parking for our group along with our bikes etc for the triathlon.
The house was very comfortable for our stay.
5.0
Excellent Weekend Getaway
Excellent communication from the hosts. Incredibly clean. Gorgeous back garden and wonderful access to the bike path and therefore all of Falmouth over the crazy holiday season. Great parking for our group along with our bikes etc for the triathlon.
The house was very comfortable for our stay.
5.0
good location, great nearby amenities
Great location, on a main road, beautiful building and convenient and great breakfast option across the street! will definitely stay again.
4.0
Great stay
See review of the main house which encompassed the cottage as well. The cottage met all of our needs.
5.0
Location was perfect
Great location right on the hike trail and walking distance to the parking lot to catch the bus to the ferry to Martha’s vinyard. House was very clean and cozy. We were able to do some laundry and get takeout and eat in one night. Def would recommend this place!!
5.0
Accommodating is an understatement!
We were excited to get to the Cape and start our adventure. In fact, we were so excited that we arrived a few hours early. Jeanette did everything in her power to get us into the cottage early and we greatly appreciated that. We were interested in getting a reservation but weren't sure where. Jeanette not only gave us a great selection but hoped on the phone and reserved us a table. There were six of us and there are two rooms, each with a queen bed. I had one of the rooms with a bed and personally slept like a baby. One couple had the fold out couch and they still slept fine.
The one thing I would say was that it was a hot day and there was no A/C in the living room/couch area, but we left the door open to adjacent room so the A/C from our room could filter in and it was fine.
The cottage also has a private fire pit and a quaint gift shop, we thoroughly enjoyed both. Parking can get a little packed so make sure to get your spot early. Overall, we had a great time, really appreciated the hospitality and will definitely be coming back.
5.0
We were excited to get to the Cape and start our adventure. In fact, we were so excited that we arrived a few hours early. Jeanette did everything in her power to get us into the cottage early and we greatly appreciated that. We were interested in getting a reservation but werent sure where. Jeanette not only gave us a great selection but hoped on the phone and reserved us a table. There were six of us and there are two rooms, each with a queen bed. I had one of the rooms with a bed and personally slept like a baby. One couple had the fold out couch and they still slept fine. The one thing I would say was that it was a hot day and there was no A/C in the living room/couch area, but we left the door open to adjacent room so the A/C from our room could filter in and it was fine. The cottage also has a private fire pit and a quaint gift shop, we thoroughly enjoyed both. Parking can get a little packed so make sure to get your spot early. Overall, we had a great time, really appreciated the hospitality and will definitely be coming back.
5.0
Lovely Cape Cod destination
Super cute, clean and cozy cottage. It was very convenient having the bike trail in our backyard. The kids enjoyed making S’mores by the fire pit. The beaches were within a quick drive or bike ride. Jeanette was very helpful and responsive to our questions and provided excellent restaurant recommendations. Cozy but the accommodations served our family of four well. Great vacation!
5.0
Cozy and Convenient
We loved it. We used the bikes and bike path to get around locally a bit. Pretty convenient to navigate from there and we would definitely come back in the future.
5.0
After spending three nights in a hotel, it was so nice to come to the cottage, where you felt like you were at home. The cottage was warm and inviting. Very cozy. We enjoyed s'mores in the private backyard. Jeanette was so welcoming and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
5.0
We loved staying at the cottage.
After spending three nights in a hotel, it was so nice to come to the cottage, where you felt like you were at home. The cottage was warm and inviting. Very cozy. We enjoyed s'mores in the private backyard. Jeanette was so welcoming and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
5.0
The cozy cottage at the Frederick William House is just lovely! Lots of special touches like robes and special soaps. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to stay here again some day.
5.0
Great.
Great. Jeanette is a fine host. The bike path is lovely. The cottage is nicely appointed.
5.0
Cute cottage in a great location!
Cute cottage right on the bike path. We were able to ride our bikes into town and to the beach. It was located within a 10 minute drive to Woods Hole and many other local beaches. This was our first time to Cape Cod and the owner was super helpful and had lots of local knowledge. The backyard was great, the kids loved roasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
A Weekend At The Cottage
We had a wonderful time at this cozy little cottage. Loved taking bike rides on the Shining Sea Bike Path, eating at local restaurants, going to the beach and just hanging out at the cottage with family. The place was spotless, charming and everything we had hoped for and more. Jeanette was lovely, helpful and couldn't have been kinder. We highly recommend a stay. You won't be disappointed.
5.0
Wonderful stay at the cottage!
My husband and I stayed in the cottage for a getaway to celebrate our anniversary. The cottage had plenty of space, was very well appointed, and very clean. Jeanette is such a nice host. She is warm and welcoming, friendly, and helpful with any questions we had. The location of the cottage is perfect. It's right on the Shining Sea bike path. You can borrow one of the many bikes Jeanette has available and ride a scenic 5 miles to the sweet town of Woods Hole. You can also use the bike path for a quick less than 10 minute walk to the Steamship Authority bus station to hop on a bus to the Martha's Vineyard ferry. It's a short 15-20 minute walk to Main St. in Falmouth for plenty of shopping and great restaurants. We had a wonderful stay here and would definitely stay at the cottage again.
5.0
This property was very impressive! We rented both the main house and adjoining cottage.
Our entire stay was quite delightful for our full family and friends. As a cyclist I found the easy access to the bike trail right behind the house perfect... The entire home was beautifully decorated with of character and charm! A major plus with all bedrooms with full baths!
I can't say enough great words about the owner Jeanette, she was the best host ever! I will definitely return and tell others.
5.0
Cozy Cottage!
My family stayed in the cottage for 3 nights. The cottage was private and well appointed with everything we needed from crisp white towels to salt and pepper/spices. We even had our own backyard area with a firepit for making smores at night. Jeanette was extremely attentive and made us feel right at home! She was quick to respond if we needed anything and very informative about things to do in the area. We loved the location (close to town) and that it was on the Shining Sea bikeway. The cottage came with use of bikes for the whole family and beach passes for local Falmouth beaches. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay!
1.0
Not what we were looking for.
5.0
great stay in a lovely cape cod cottage
We stayed at Jeanette's cape cod cottage with a group of 4 in connection with the graduation of my son from a local high school and had a wonderful time. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped and nicely decorated. Great that you can walk across the street for a fab breakfast/brunch at the "Crab Apple". The kitchen has many essential provided and we were able to make coffee first thing in the morning. Best part is the huge back yard with a lovely shaded sitting area and a fire pit. We made good use of the bikes and rode the bike trail all the way to Woods Hole (5 miles)...FAB visit all around and Jeannette is very punctual, professional and accommodating!
5.0
great location and very comfortable
This property is right on the bike path that takes you to Woods Hole. The house is nicely maintained, beds are very comfortable, one can easily sleep on the sofa or extra bed in the living room. The bathroom is spacious and the place is clean.
Outside there is a cute gift shop and a very nice and relaxing garden.
We loved staying here and hope to return one day.
Andreea
5.0
Perfect weekend
We had such an amazing weekend. We were kinda bummed because it rained pretty much half of our stay there but Jeanette is such a great host, very welcoming, accomodating and knows the area very well. The restaurants she recommended we're outstanding. The pouring rain did not stop us from hitting the town, explore & enjoy the place. The cottage is cozy and we'd love to come back in the summertime.
5.0
The magical stay
Perfect in everway. Nice hosts and beautiful nature
4.0
A sweet gettaway in a fantastic location!
We were very pleased with this cabin for our week long stay in Falmouth. The access to downtown Falmouth, Woodshole and the bike trail can NOT be beat. Jeannette is so sweet and helpful. The cabin was the perfect size for our family and we loved having a full kitchen. We were missing some items, like bowls and soap in the bathroom and it wasn't 100% toddler friendly for a busy toddler who likes opening drawers and cabinets. Overall a comfortable and happy cabin to stay in for a trip to a gorgeous area!
5.0
Lovely stay
The place is very pretty, comfortable, and Jeanette is very welcoming. It's great having the bike trail right behind the property and the use of their bikes. This is our second visit and we hope to return. Thanks!
5.0
We had a lovely week here. The cottage was very comfortable and clean, with all amenities.
Jeanette was lovely and available to answer any queries very quickly.
The cottage is ideally situated. A short walk or bike ride to Falmouth and within walking distance of the buses that run to the ferries.
If I ever return to Cape Cod I would definitely stay here again.
I would HIGHLY recommend the cottage.
5.0
We absolutely loved staying here. The decor was beautiful, and the house just lovely! We stayed with a group of 6 adults. There are two bedrooms with queen beds, and then a cot and pull-out sofa in the living room. We loved using the rental bikes and the path is right behind the property!
5.0
We stayed at the cottage for two nights in July. Prices were similar to that in the Cape area at peak season. The house was easy to get to, and we always found a spot to park in the lot. On arrival the cottage was ready - everything in order, and nicely cooled down (the A/c units are in the bedrooms so Jeannette had opened all of the rooms and circulated the air well). The inside and outside are charming and well taken care of.
We had 5 adults, so we needed more than the 2 queen beds, and there were different options available - rollaway bed, foldout couch, and a cushiony floor bed. So sleeping arrangements were not a problem, and the bathroom was large and equipped for more than 5 adults with towels, beach towels, etc. The kitchen looked like it was also well-equipped, although we did not do much cooking there. The back patio was lovely too, and we made a fire pit one evening and had breakfast out there - very nice! I would suggest for future improvement to add lighting on the steps up to the patio or on the patio itself - once we extinguished the fire, it was pretty dark.
The younger adults used the bikes multiple times to ride on the trail, which is right there and very scenic. There were always a bunch available to use. However, we don't bike that much - leading to my last point:
The location was not far from downtown, but there wasn't a ton in walking distance. We went to the two restaurants within walking distance - Crabapples for breakfast (very good) and Seafood Sam's for dinner (delicious). There's also a park across the street with a jungle gym for kids and a lake/smaller beach area.
Since our stay was short and we had a few young-at-heart-but-not-the-knees people in our group, we chose to drive more places: It took us 5 minutes or so to drive downtown and a bit more to the grocery store, 8 min to the Island Queen ferry, and 10 min drive to the beaches/Nobska lighthouse. The other ferry (Steamship Authority) we could have ridden to a parking lot and gotten on a shuttle to the ferry which is more convenient, but would have taken some time. Everything would have been bike-able, but you aren't right on the downtown strip either and I'd plan for some time to bike to places. We weren't upset by that, though. :) We liked that it was quieter than something downtown would have been.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the nice touches of the property and proprietor - beach passes, information, etc. Thank you, Jeannette!
5.0
The property is well kept with plenty of space for 4 people. The bike rentals with the cottage is a great touch since it's easy to bike most anywhere you may be thinking to go in Falmouth. Even with other guests the property is quiet and with the patio you can enjoy a nice dinner and fire in the evenings. Jeanette was always available to answer questions or give recommendations on where to go.
5.0
Great overall experience from the moment I booked! Jeanette was very attentive with an email confirmation and then I received a follow up phone call within a few minutes. She truly provided a personal touch and was so helpful with making recommendations for dining, etc. The cottage is lovely, clean, comfortable and centrally located. Pictures on website are accurate. It was great to have a washer and dryer and I really felt like it was a home away from home. Take advantage of the complimentary bikes and enjoy a beautiful ride along the Shining Bike Path which is literally in your backyard. Jeanette had offered the Beach passes but our family of 4 ventured to Martha's Vineyard for the day. Although you can take the bikes (approximately 5 miles to Woods Hole and even take them to the Island), we opted to pay $15 for parking and take the shuttle. We only stayed for 2 nights - wish it had been longer. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Jeanette was amazing and was very kind to us on our wedding weekend. The cottage was lovely and clean, and pet friendly! We loved staying here for our wedding and look forward to coming back for years to come. Pleasure staying here- would tell any of our friends and family to come here!
5.0
Jeanette was very helpful and accommodated our early arrival so that we could have time to get ready for a wedding that afternoon. The cottage is adorable and we were very comfortable there for the night.
5.0
We decided to have our family of 5 summer vacation in Boston and Cape Cod this year and we were not let down at all! After reviewing several rentals we chose this property and we are so glad we did! The way it is described and from the pictures shown - you get exactly what you see and more! This cottage was perfect for the 5 of us and in the perfect location. The cottage had everything you would need and the space, coziness and ambiance both inside and out is what i would expect a Cape Cod rental to be. It has a great playground across the street and literally behind the backyard is access to the Shining Sea Bikeway which we took advantage of with the free bike rentals. It was less than a 10 minute drive to the beach (several to chose from) and also to Main Street, which had plenty of cute boutiques and ice cream shops. Jeanette the owner is very professional and called as soon as i booked (4 months before), asking if i had any questions, answered emails (2 weeks before) and then she was there when we checked in and showed us around and made us feel at home. We will definitely be back!
5.0
The cottage was perfect! Plenty of room for 4 of us, walking distance from restaurants, the bike path takes you straight into town and the beach, and the gift shop on site has anything you need! Jeanette was lovely, she has thought of everything! We made a fire in the fire pit and made s'mores. This was a dreamy stop on our vacation and we hated to leave!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Falmouth?
The average price for a rental in Falmouth is R 7,597 per night. This rental is R 826 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at CozyCottage@FrederickWilliamHouse, on ShiningSea Bikeway, Bikes Included. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is CozyCottage@FrederickWilliamHouse, on ShiningSea Bikeway, Bikes Included pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at CozyCottage@FrederickWilliamHouse, on ShiningSea Bikeway, Bikes Included?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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