Douglas M
Sat, Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Vrbo
5/5
Wood's Hole Windmill Stay
We had a wonderful time at the "Windmill". The most charming "cottage" imaginable. Great views, within easy walking distance of the town and beaches. I would highly recommend it.
07/27/2013 at 6:08 AM
You responded on 09/23/2013 at 8:21 PM
Thank you Doug!
Barbara G
Mon, Aug 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Vrbo
5/5
The harbor views and sounds of fog horns were outstanding and the windmill was a delight!
Our family (artists, musicians, cowboys, & writers) had a terrific two week stay at the enchanting old Windmill in Woods Hole! It was a remarkable and sentimental wedding vacation and we will return! We used all the comfortable beds plus the air bed for the fun escapade in the 5th floor cupola. Even the Little Harbor view and sounds from the 4th floor - 4 poster bed was amazing at any waking moment! We would recommend this place to friends or relatives who love adventure and enjoy the historic character and the quaint experience of the woods. The description and the photos are very accurate and detailed, although, the experience of being there is far more impressive and delightful! The owner, Robert, was friendly and quite helpful with anything we needed and suggested wonderful places to visit. In Woods Hole we loved the Shining Sea Bike Path, MBL (Marine Biological Laboratory), kayaking in Great Harbor - Devils Foot - and the Gut, Nobska Lighthouse, trips to Martha's Vineyard, Whale Watching, and sailing the "Liberte" 74' schooner from Falmouth Harbor. Our favorite restaurants and shops were Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe, Captain Kidd Old Bar and Restaurant, and Landfall Restaurant, with visits to the great Woods Hole Market, Under the Sun Gifts, and Clam Man Fish Market in Falmouth. Thank you Mette and Robert! Save a month for us next year in the "Windmill" and come stay with us anytime in the Black Hills of South Dakota! Bravo!
09/22/2013 at 3:24 PM
You responded on 09/23/2013 at 8:32 PM
Thank you for the kind words Barbara!!
Anonymous
Sat, Sep 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Vrbo
5/5
Iconoclast's Delight
I will start by saying the Windmill isn't for everyone, which is to underscore its idiosyncratic charm and sense of adventure. It is, as one might overlook from the photographs, a vertical experience, but so worth every upward (and then downward) step. The space is exquisitely furnished, well-lit, amply outfitted, and inviting. Wonderful cookware, comfortable bedding, a somewhat rustic but adequate full bath downstairs. The location could not be more perfect, with easy walks to beaches, restaurants, bakeries, the ferry to Martha's Vineyard, etc. There's no heat or a/c, but these are small concessions for the unique pleasures of this enchanted property.
01/03/2014 at 1:50 PM
You responded on 01/03/2014 at 6:59 PM
Thank you! We will make the down comforters more accessible. Hope you will return in the Spring! All best, Mette & Robert
Ellen O
Sat, Aug 16, 2014 12:00 AM
Vrbo
5/5
Magical Adventure
Our family vacationed in the Windmill Cottage for two weeks at the end of this summer. It was just what our family needed.... some quite time together detached from the world. Our two sons, ages 10 + 12, spent many hours reading and playing together in the top floor cupola while watching the harbor activities from the window. We loved the spiral staircases and the proximity to the bike path, library, harbor and beaches. We would return in a moments notice. The owners were very helpful and called shortly after our arrival to make sure we found everything in good order. They also provided a list of many nearby activities, restaurants and beaches for us to visit. The ferry to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven, on Martha's Vineyard, is a short walk into town. The cottage is a bit rustic but has all the essentials. It is going to be difficult to top this next year.
09/09/2014 at 2:31 PM
Kris K
Fri, Jun 10, 2016 12:00 AM
Vrbo
5/5
A wonderful experience!
Our family stayed in the Windmill Cottage in early June 2016 and had a wonderful time. The cottage is charming and unique, and if the fireflies would have been out, we would have believed that we were in a fairy tale. Since the windmill is obviously old there are some quirks, but the beds, linens, and kitchen amenities were outstanding. My husband thought that the grill was the best that he had ever used, and there was everything we could have possibly needed in the kitchen, since we like to cook at home. You can grill outside, and use the great kitchen, then have dinner at the outside table, or inside if the weather isn't perfect. Both have great views. There are in fact, great views from every floor! The bikes were great and access to Woods Hole and the bike path could not have been better. Views from the cottage are fantastic, and we were even treated to a double rainbow from the cupola following a passing rain shower. The space is very vertical as one other reviewer commented, but what do you expect from a windmill! We would return in a moment. If you are concerned about air conditioning, just don't go there. When you open the windows in the Windmill the air sweeps up out of the harbor and through the windmill, which is wonderful. The ocean breeze is fantastic! The owners are super accommodating, and I hope to meet them in person in the future. You will be very happy if you stay here and interested in a unique vacation.
Michael C
Sat, Aug 18 – Sat, Sep 01, 2018
Vrbo
4/5
Very Charming
Charming cottage in Woods Hole.
09/04/2018 at 11:40 AM
You responded on 09/04/2018 at 1:43 PM
- Many thanks for your review - and for being a wonderful guest. Mette & Robert
