We had a wonderful time at shell cottage and exploring the pugwash area. The kids (aged 2, 2.5, 5, 5.5) loved all of the toys and books. Clearly a cottage that is used and loved by the owners. And man that view is incredible. One thing to note is while it is waterfront, it's on a wetland/creek with no water access so beaches are a short drive away (10 min)
It was ok,no microwave,no toaster no BBQ,oven was unusable too dirty. blue tooth speakers didnt work .Location and rooms were great! Loved the sun room.
We loved Shell House and its wonderful back sun porch! The kitchen was well appointed but we did purchase a dish towel and left it for others. Youâll also need to get your own lobster utensils if you go to Chaseâs (do!). This is a great place to stay if you want to spend time in the house relaxing with just some occasional time roaming local beaches. Our only other note is donât count on beach access or roaming the entire acreage; much is unmowed and the waterfront is marsh, not beach. That wasnât clear to us from the description.
Really lovely house and view, great hosts. Pugwash is very charming. As someone who likes to cook, I particularly appreciated having cast iron pans, a sharp, high quality chefâs knife, etc. Often my complaint about these short term rentals is cheap kitchen equipment, but not here!
Only downside, which is not specific to the property, is that the Pugwash area turns out to be very mosquito-ridden in late August, so we couldnât really enjoy the back yard and had to travel a bit to find good walking environments. Nothing the hosts could do about that, just something to be aware of.
Would be perfect in fall or if you just plan to go between the house and beach and back.
My family had a spectacular week at Shell Cottage in August. Lots of space for gathering both indoors and out. We particularly loved the sunroom and its amazing view. The owners provided lots of good information on their web site, and were very responsive to our questions as well. Can't wait to go back!
This roomy and clean farmhouse features a sunroom that is great for morning coffee or for afternoon book reading. Although the place is on the highway, no road or other house can been seen out back -- just fields, birds, and the rising and falling tides.
The whole family & extended family thoroughly enjoyed their stay. The place was big enough to easily accommodate 10 people comfortably. The solarium was beautiful. The location provided easy access to fresh seafood, beaches, and sightseeing.
The vast array of books for all ages and the presence of board games & puzzles was such a nice bonus and so appreciated by everyone.
Cate was a wonderful and efficient host!
Thank you for a wonderful and memorable week!
This home was even more amazing than expected. The sunroom sealed the deal for us and when we walked in we knew we made the right call. It is a little slice of heaven and so good for all ages. Our toddler had the time of her life running laps around the main floor. It was hard to leave that view behind. We'll definitely be back!
We had a lovely time at Shell cottage. The addition of the sunroom is amazing. Our days started slow in there with a cup of coffee and a good book. The days ended in the sunroom recapping the fun we had at the nearby beaches.
The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed and we enjoyed cooking great family meals. The house was clean and spacious with lots of clean linens and towels for everyone.
House is close to the road so you hear some road traffic. However the proximity to various beaches, stores, shops etc is fantastic!
Shell cottage is definitely a gem and we thoroughly enjoyed our time.