The cottage is situated on a great spot on the bay. It was beautifully cleaned and organized when we arrived. The owners went out of their way to respond quickly to any requests we had--they are terrific--very accommodating and helpful. There is a swimming area a few hundred yards from the cottage, so you don't need to go to a bigger beach unless you want to (we never used our beach cart--what a relief). The area is private, and only a few people have access to the beach, which is wonderful. It's a bit rocky, so water shoes are a must, but the water was warm and pretty calm. The screened porch is lovely, and the house was always comfortable, even though it was very warm. The house is small, and there aren't a lot of places to put things, so we had our guests come in small groups, but it worked out OK. Dogs truly are welcome, which is an unusual plus. Another advantage is that the cottage is very close to grocery stores and services, and there is even a Market Basket in Fall River, about 8 miles away. We had a wonderful, relaxing two weeks there and would definitely return if possible.