Antique Windmill Cottage on Little Harbor, Woods Hole
Woods Hole Vacation Rental - ID 31169

Ocean views of Martha's Vineyard and Little Harbor, 5 story 1870's WINDMILL house.

PLEASE NOTE: Minimum 32 day rental - free from local short-term rental taxes. Thank you.

The octagonal Windmill tower is one of the most unique cottages on Cape Cod and the Islands. Hear the waves and sounds of the clinking sailboats in Little Harbor directly in front of the Cottage when the wind is up. A long private driveway in the forest leads to the locking gates and path to the windmill.

The windmill was converted to a guest cottage in 1900, the complete windmill apparatus and all of the wooden vanes still safely stored away. The 5 story windmill has been in the same family for 3 generations and was originally built by Joseph Story Fay, a pioneer of Woods Hole.

Ocean views to the front from every floor and the adjoining secluded forest. Modern kitchen and bath and a 1/2 bath in the Master bedroom with an 1870s four poster queen bed and a large armoire. Period antiques throughout and beautiful beams, triangle windows, and floors. A spiral staircase brings you to the second floor with two single twin Eurotop XL Beautyrest beds that can be joined together as a king and a living room with a large picture window looking over Little Harbor and Martha's Vineyard. Amenities include a dishwasher, washer/dryer, cable TV, Internet, and a BBQ grill - and linens are provided.

A path through the garden towards Little Harbor takes you to Woods Hole Road and the sidewalk minutes from the magical Woods Hole Library. A car is not necessary as you can walk or bicycle to almost everything. 7 minute walk to the grocery store. There is a trolley to Falmouth. The ferry dock is a 5 minute walk from the Windmill, enabling you to walk to the ferry and be on Martha's Vineyard in 45 minutes.

Nobel Laureates, prestigious scientists, ambassadors, writers, dancers, and musicians have all stayed at the Windmill cottage as well as a long list of discerning people who have enjoyed her rare character. read more show less

Nearest beach: Nobska Beach 1/2 mile