I have always loved the waters around West Island and enjoyed the local culture of Fairhaven and New Bedford. The house provides a wonderful opportunity to experience both. The house has a very modern interior and ample size for our small family's needs---but also there is quite suitable space to entertain our local friends. Shannon has been nothing but pleasant and responsive. Can't wait till next year.

We’ve rented on West Island for many years now visiting family in the area. This was by far the Best Home we’ve ever stayed at. The house, the backyard, the location, and the host, all were just perfect. The house is comfortable, stylized, clean and the kitchen can handle a large crew for dinner. The location is just far enough out on the island that it gets amazing ocean views and breezes. The backyard and it’s seating foster bouts of self contemplation or a large group cocktail hour. This all comes together because of the engaging personality and attention to detail of its host: Shannon. She was always available, anticipating or responding to a guest’s needs. All in all, The Best Stay Yet.

This is a spotless property with all of the amenities your family needs for a wonderful waterfront stay. Shannon is exceptional at communicating ahead of your check in and being available for any needs while on site. This is our fourth year renting the cottage and we're so happy to be able to share this special place. Five stars!

Just a delightful property on West Island! Lovely and modern decor, quality towels/bedding and comfy beds. The neighbors are friendly. The walking and beach are great. Great restaurants in New Bedford. Highly recommend Brick Pizza Napoletana Fairhaven. Wish it was in Boston!

Shannon's cottage is amazing! It was immaculate and we felt right at home as soon as we walked in the door! The layout is perfect and I love the open feeling of the living area. Love the sunsets on West Island and got to watch them from the comfort of the outdoor seating!

The house is even better in real life. It feels very spacious inside, there is a lot of light and a great view of the water. Shannon was a wonderful host, she responded right away to my questions. The house is a ten minute walk to the beach. There is a very comfortable big couch in the backyard along with a lounger chair. We had a great stay and we reserved the house for next year,

Our family loved West Island and this home! The house is right on the water and we loved to see the sunsets, look at the stars and get our feet wet in the ocean. The beach is wonderful for swimming and walking. We also enjoyed driving into historic New Bedford for meals - there are so many great spots & lots of variety. And the communication with Shannon was terrific. There was a tropical storm that passed by and she was so helpful with the logistics of our stay. Great summer vacation week!

We have just returned home from a relaxing, restorative week at Shannon’s amazing waterfront cottage. The cottage is exactly like the photos. It is bright and airy and was immaculate. It was well stocked with everything needed for our stay. I loved the option of using the efficient, quiet air conditioning or leaving the sliders and windows open for the incredible breezes. There were also fans in each bedroom. As lovely as the cottage is inside, it really was all about the oceanfront location for us. I wish I could post photos of the constantly changing moods of the ocean and sky taken from the seawall. We had times where the ocean looked like a lake - not a ripple on the surface - a few hours where the wind whipped and there were whitecaps and hours and hours of just enjoying the ebb and flow of the tides. There were stunning sunsets right from our own backyard and in the morning, from the front yard, you could watch the sun rise above the wetlands/trees. I love photography and it was amazing that I didn’t have to jump in the car to try to capture these moments. There is a good sized lawn behind the house and comfortable lawn furniture to enjoy the view and sun. I had chatted with Shannon ahead of time so I knew there was no shade and no picnic table so we brought our collapsible table and used our beach umbrella and fully enjoyed the space. There were lawn games in the shed as well as two retro touring bikes. We had a blast on those bikes! It was so much fun to ride around the neighborhoods and we even took them on the nature preserve trails out to the stunning secluded beach. Shannon was wonderful to interact with - from the very beginning when we were just starting our rental search, right through to checkout. I highly recommend this rental. General thoughts: scenery is stunning, it’s breezy & comfortable even when the mainland is hot & humid. Beaches: easy access, stunning views, bathwater temperatures, no crowds! You need water shoes & bug spray (flies that bite)