House in Westport, MA
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
This cozy yet spectacular waterfront beach Cottage abuts and overlooks “the Let” – Bay of Westport River. The secluded house is built on a barrier beach and is surrounded by wooded preservation lands inside Horseneck Beach State Reservation, offering the freedom of roaming yet with maximum privacy. Wildlife is abundant. “Bay - The Let” is in the backyard and Horseneck Beach is across the street. Walking distance to Gooseberry Island and Massachusetts Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary “Allens Pond”.
The house is fully furnished with furniture and appliances. It has a glassed Sunroom overlooking the bay and yard, a screened porch, and a deck for family gatherings. The master bedroom has a patio overlooking the bay and ocean.
This is an excellent getaway for families of all ages pursuing summer’s fun on the beach and enjoying coastal serenity and natural beauty - Biking, surfing, swimming, fishing/shellfishing, boating, Kayaking/canoeing, and birding, or simply relaxing on the beach. A new bike path built by the state of Mass in 2020 in front of the street passes the beach, bay, and harbor leading to Gooseberry Island.
“The Let” offers activities such as kayaking, canoeing, shell fishing/fishing, or birding. Bring your own kayak or canoe and launch them at the Emma Tripp Landing on East Beach Road nearby. Our guests are welcome to use our kayaks and launch on the salt marsh in the backyard. Or simply walk in the backyard on the salt marsh or the shorelines for fishing crabs, mussels, oysters, scallops, and clams (locally called Quahog) (subject to state and local rules/licenses).
Ocean-going boats can be launched at two public boat launching sites/ramps nearby, at John Reed Road/Westport Bridge and at Gooseberry Island.
The 600-acre Horseneck beach reservation with a 2-mile beachfront offers one of the best surfing sites in the State of Massachusetts. Open to the public (fees).
The 611-acre wildlife sanctuary “Allens Pond” offers one of the most significant osprey breeding sites in North America with 100 nesting platforms and seven scenic mile nature trails that wind through beaches, ponds, marsh, coastal woodland, and meadows. Free to the public.
Gooseberry Island offers spectacular views of Buzzards Bay, Martha’s Vineyard, the Atlantic Ocean, and Rhode Island Sound. Free to the public.
The house is located at 97 (Old) John Reed Rd, Westport, MA.
In 2022 a four-season sunroom was added. Starting 2025
the house has its new water storage and supply system. Portable water is brought in from a neighboring town. In-house water is no longer from a private well on site which has high tannins.
The house is fully furnished with furniture and appliances. It has a glassed Sunroom overlooking the bay and yard, a screened porch, and a deck for family gatherings. The master bedroom has a patio overlooking the bay and ocean.
This is an excellent getaway for families of all ages pursuing summer’s fun on the beach and enjoying coastal serenity and natural beauty - Biking, surfing, swimming, fishing/shellfishing, boating, Kayaking/canoeing, and birding, or simply relaxing on the beach. A new bike path built by the state of Mass in 2020 in front of the street passes the beach, bay, and harbor leading to Gooseberry Island.
“The Let” offers activities such as kayaking, canoeing, shell fishing/fishing, or birding. Bring your own kayak or canoe and launch them at the Emma Tripp Landing on East Beach Road nearby. Our guests are welcome to use our kayaks and launch on the salt marsh in the backyard. Or simply walk in the backyard on the salt marsh or the shorelines for fishing crabs, mussels, oysters, scallops, and clams (locally called Quahog) (subject to state and local rules/licenses).
Ocean-going boats can be launched at two public boat launching sites/ramps nearby, at John Reed Road/Westport Bridge and at Gooseberry Island.
The 600-acre Horseneck beach reservation with a 2-mile beachfront offers one of the best surfing sites in the State of Massachusetts. Open to the public (fees).
The 611-acre wildlife sanctuary “Allens Pond” offers one of the most significant osprey breeding sites in North America with 100 nesting platforms and seven scenic mile nature trails that wind through beaches, ponds, marsh, coastal woodland, and meadows. Free to the public.
Gooseberry Island offers spectacular views of Buzzards Bay, Martha’s Vineyard, the Atlantic Ocean, and Rhode Island Sound. Free to the public.
The house is located at 97 (Old) John Reed Rd, Westport, MA.
In 2022 a four-season sunroom was added. Starting 2025
the house has its new water storage and supply system. Portable water is brought in from a neighboring town. In-house water is no longer from a private well on site which has high tannins.
Amenities at Traditional waterfront cottage on Horseneck Beach
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Washing machine
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Towels
Map of Westport, MA
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests highly praise the beautiful, peaceful, and well-equipped cottage. They appreciate the scenic views, private location, spacious rooms, and the attentive host. The screened-in porch and sunroom are favorite spots for relaxation.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great place. Excellent communication from host. Would stay again for sure.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
The views were exquisite and the screened in sun room a heavenly place to enjoy them and the many birds. The bed was very comfortable and the view again of marsh and sky! The beach is a minute away, beautiful walks are a minute away, a lively restaurant a minute away. A perfect get away week
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
A very private and beautiful spot with lots of wildlife. Easy access to multiple beaches but a bit loud at times because of the campground across the street. Having no dryer was rough with a long stay. The sunroom was a favorite of ours with amazing views.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2024
The location sells this place. As far as the property condition itself; it’s a it’s a slice of 1983 with a recent sunroom addition that was a saving grace. It has a washer that will stain your clothes from the orange well water- this is disclosed in the property description but there is foul odor that accompanies the orange look is not. The property description advertised a hot tub which we could not find. We would not return to this property.
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Top rated by guests
9.3Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
Guests highly praise the beautiful, peaceful, and well-equipped cottage. They appreciate the scenic views, private location, spacious rooms, and the attentive host. The screened-in porch and sunroom are favorite spots for relaxation.
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