Beautiful family summer home with private beach. Mattapoisett / Buzzards Bay | House in Mattapoisett

10.0 (2 Reviews) | 10 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 17 Guests

Mattapoisett House | Beautiful family summer home with private beach. Mattapoisett / Buzzards Bay

10 Bedroom House in Mattapoisett

Located in Mattapoisett, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and Ned's Point Lighthouse, while New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park and New Bedford Whaling Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Buttonwood Park Zoo and Water Wizz. With snorkeling, windsurfing, and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. 'Fairwinds' is a year round / summer residence located in Mattapoisett, MA. It is on a dead-end street leading to the Ned’s Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse and park is a major attraction for sailboarding with steady winds, free parking and water access. It's also a wonderful spot for picnics and kite flying! Mattapoisett is on Buzzard's Bay between Fairhaven and Marion. There are ten bedrooms, two baths upstairs and one downstairs. There is also an outdoor, enclosed, hot & cold shower for rinsing after a day at the beach. You'll have direct water access with a private sandy beach (below high tide can be a little rocky, but that's Mattapoisett). There is a spacious back yard and a closet full of yard games for the kids and the adults too. Once you get settled in you will not want to leave the property. We just know you'll fall in love with Fairwinds and want to come back year after year, like so many of our loyal tenants.
History and General Information: Mattapoisett was settled in 1750 and officially incorporated in 1857. Originally a part of Rochester, the area had most likely been visited by European traders and sailors. There is also evidence of prior Wampanoag Indian settlements, including burial grounds, throughout the town. In fact, the word Mattapoisett is Wampanoag for 'a place of resting.'
Early industry included logging and farming, but Mattapoisett became best known as a center for shipbuilding and whaling. Some 400 ships were built in the town's shipyards from 1740 until the 1870s, including the Acushnet, the ship that Moby-Dick author Herman Melville sailed on and later deserted. The town supplied many of the whalers used on the East Coast in the first half of the nineteenth century. The last one, the Wanderer, was built in 1878, shortly after the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania.
With the decline of whaling and associated shipbuilding, Mattapoisett transitioned into a popular summer vacation spot for prominent New York and Boston residents, including Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Today, the town is largely a suburban community, with most residents commuting to jobs in greater New Bedford, Providence or Boston, or operating businesses targeting summer tourism.
A fictitious future Mattapoisett features largely into the 1976 novel Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge Piercy. Mattapoisett, Massachusetts is the only known town in the world with the name Mattapoisett.
'Fairwinds' ~ A Brief History: The house was built in 1928 by Dr. James K. Stoddard. A shingle style summer cottage with dark green shutters. The waterside of the house was shaded by a two story porch, open at ground level and screened above for sleeping. It was sited originally at the edge of the beach, where the lawn ends today.
The 'Great Hurricane' of 1938 damaged the house significantly, as did Hurricane Carol in 1954. The front porch was swept away, landing on the Trumbull property beyond the boatyard where it became their front deck. Water inside the house was 4'-5' deep. You can still see the marks on the wall inside the entry.
Before the summer of 1955 my grandfather, Arthur Rotch, who had purchased the house in 1952, had it raised up and moved back from the water to its present location.

Beautiful family summer home with private beach Mattapoisett / Buzzards Bay is located in Mattapoisett. Beautiful family summer home with private beach Mattapoisett / Buzzards Bay provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, TV, View, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, TV, View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Beautiful family summer home with private beach Mattapoisett / Buzzards Bay has 10 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 17 people. The minimum rental for this property is 7 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mattapoisett has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Mattapoisett, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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The last seen price for this House was USD US $1,143

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Mattapoisett, United States

Amenities

View

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Bedding/Linens

Internet

Kitchen

Laundry

Policies

Cancellation policy

Firm

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

FAQ's

Is this Mattapoisett house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Mattapoisett house?

Check-in time for Mattapoisett house starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Mattapoisett house have a swimming pool?

No, this Mattapoisett house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Mattapoisett house?

Best-rates for the Mattapoisett house starts from $1,143 per night with includes Laundry, TV, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Internet, Kitchen with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Mattapoisett house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Mattapoisett house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Mattapoisett house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Mattapoisett house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Mattapoisett house indicates 7 days stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Mattapoisett house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Mattapoisett house are as follows: Firm Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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