August 19, 2023 West Island and the Beach Hive are truly magical! We had a relaxing time and are leaving relaxed and recharged. Beautiful sunsets, beach time, exploring the conservation land, musical bingo and dinner at "Off the Hook", lots of Yahtzee games, a trip to see the old forts (Fairhaven, New Bedford)... Thank you! Michelle and Alan
July 26, 2023 For the past few years I wanted to rent a summer house on the water and I finally did! The Beach Hive is a beautiful, spacious house right on the water. There are private beaches to all the house along the road, most of the time we were the only ones at the beach. The house has lots of windows to watch the waves and gorgeous sunsets. The house is very well appointed and comfortable with a new hi-tech kitchen. April, the owner, is very accommodating if there are any questions or needs. My grandchildren and I created some beautiful memories here. We can’t wait to go back next summer. Barbara - Wrentham, MA
The reviews below are from our previous property Sol Haven that we owned on West Island!
March 9, 2018 Staying in this beautiful cottage for the winter months. Very cozy and clean. Everything you need is here for a relaxing vacation or time away. Brand new appliances! The sunset water views are wonderful while relaxing inside or out. I will miss everything about this home. Owner is very nice to work with. Great find, plan to stay here again in the summer. Lynne - Dartmouth, MA
June 23, 2018 We loved Sol Haven! The decor is warm, calming, and relaxing. The kitchen is beautiful. We loved sitting on the deck - so quiet except the sound of the water and birds. Comfy beds and great waterfront. Thankful we had perfect weather on top of it all. Thank you for hosting us! Phyllis, Jan, Lynette, Sherri - Millville, MA
June 28, 2018 We had an amazing Honeymoon! Everything was perfect! All the little touches of "home" were so appreciated! We didn't leave except to go to the store. Thanks you so very much! We promise to be back! The Roberts Familia - Exeter, NH
July 18, 2018 What an amazing week we had at Sol Haven! The weather was great and the accommodations top notch! Everything was clean, neat, and easy to find. We loved walking along the beach at low tide and hanging out on the wall. Been coming to West Island my whole life and staying here at Sol Haven was just what we needed to unwind for the week. We'll be back! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home! Colleen and Tim - East Bridgewater, MA
July 21, 2018 We loved our visit to Sol Haven. The weather was great and we enjoyed the public beach. It was not crowded and very peaceful. Fred enjoyed having the ocean right in our backyard and spent time fishing off the rocks. It's hard to believe how a "tiny house" could be so comfortable and efficient! There was not a single thing lacking. It was so relaxing having our meals on the deck, especially since we ordered out almost every night! And oh those awesome sunsets! Just spectacular! Thank you for sharing your little bit of heaven with us! We will certainly visit again. Laurie and Fred - Lancaster, MA
July 28, 2018 Such a beautiful home and property! Perfect for our family. We loved the ocean access and watching the sunsets from the deck. We honestly didn't have to leave for anything. We feel blessed to have been able to have this family time in such a heavenly place. Becky and Justin - Uxbridge, MA
August 18, 2018 Amazing cottage and location! Beautifully furnished! Kitchen was a delight! Ate at numerous restaurants and they were all great! I plan on renting next year!!! Jane and Pat - Leominster, MA
September 8, 2018 We had a wonderful time here! We loved walking on the beach, watching the para-surfers. They were flying way up in the air - amazing! It was so peaceful here. We loved the sea-breeze coming through the windows at night and enjoyed sitting out on the sea wall, watching the boats and birds and fish out on the water. This is just a perfect place. Thank you for sharing it with us! Cheryl and Wayne - Westborough, MA
June 18, 2019 Staying at Sol Haven was a lovely experience. My husband and I rented the house from November to June. The home is stylish, clean, and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. My favorite was sitting in front of the fire and watching the sunsets, which are absolutely beautiful! The only negative about staying there was leaving! Judi and Gary - Mattapoisett, MA
June 27, 2019 What an amazing place! Thank you for sharing your home with us. What a peaceful time we had. We were able to rejuvenate and be refreshed. We saw God in everything while being here: our morning walks, the amazing view, the home, even going for a bike ride. We had so much fun!! Thank you again! Lauren and Paul - Hopkinton, MA
July 13, 2019 We had an awesome week here on West Island! The is just adorable and had everything we needed. The sunsets were so beautiful and the kids loved the yard! We can't wait to come back! The Salvucci Family
July 27, 2019 It's me again! We stayed 2 weeks this year and enjoyed every minute of it! Love when a beautiful boat arrived in the driveway for my sister's 86th birthday! Have already reserved 2 weeks for next summer. Thanks April and Joel! Jane and Pat - Leominster, MA
August 8, 2019 Had a wonderful time at Sol Haven! Your home is beautiful and very comfy. Visiting West Island brought back many happy memories of weekends at Memere and Pepere's cottage. Thank you! The Hoffmans - MA
August 22, 2019 We had a superb time at Sol Haven! The house was exactly as the website described. The owners were very attentive and helped make our experience there effortless. They thought of everything to make us comfortable. The house was clean with a well equipped kitchen and every amenity we needed. We loved grilling in the backyard and enjoyed the most amazing colors displayed in gorgeous sunsets. We'll definitely come back. We will recommend it to everyone we know. We plan to make a yearly visit to Sol Haven! Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven with us! Flavia and Tim - Bloomington, IN
September 10, 2019 This is our second summer at Sol Haven! We return for the relaxation and sunsets. Sol Haven is a perfect place to do as little or as much as you would like! The sunsets and ocean view are amazing! Everything we need is in this home and we love the layout and amenities! The owners are delightful and kind! We will be back next summer again!!! Mary and Carol - Twinsburg, OH
August 15, 2020 Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful piece of "Haven" with us. It surely made my family enjoy, relax, de-stress, and rejuvenate. The house is adorable, well-detailed, clean and organized. The kitchen is top-notch, modern with high end stainless steel LG appliances. We enjoyed the deck a lot looking at the sun rise and sunsets. We enjoyed our lobster dinner here. Enjoying coffee is the best as you sit down and watch the boats pass by. Great for meditation and yoga. My teenage kids enjoyed the town beach which is minutes from the house. The beach is peaceful and the residents here are nice. Dine-in! I recommend Off the Hook Lobster rolls which were delish. Husband slept like a baby! Will definitely come back again for another adventure and to build good memories in this lovely treasure! God Bless! Angie and Family - Framingham, MA
September 4, 2020 It's me again! We stayed 3 weeks this year and enjoyed every minute of it with family and friends! This home is perfect one story living with easy access and all the amenities you could want. Can't say enough nice things about Sol Haven which is why we keep coming back every summer for longer and longer! The owners are spectacular and responsive to any needs! Have already reserved 3 weeks for summer 2021! Jane and Pat - Leominster, MA
September 25, 2020 What a great place from the start! Upon our first arrival the house was so clean and modern and cozy. The fireplace is a great touch too for at night. When opening the rear slider, feeling the ocean breeze was amazing and the view... wow. I could hear the gentle waves crashing over the rocks by the stairs. The backyard was very nice along with the fire pit. Having the 2 chairs outside on the rock wall is a great touch because we spent every morning having coffee there and every night with a glass of wine. The tranquility Sol Haven provided was so well needed by us. We didn't leave and can't stop talking about coming back! The inside amenities like the washer and dryer made life easy and the 2 bathrooms are a great touch with a fabulous modern shower with seat. The ocean view from the master bedroom and family room was stunning! We had such a great time and we can't wait to go back! Mariuza - Framingham, MA
October 5, 2020 Thank you so much for sharing Sol Haven with our family and I - we *loved* it! The beautiful views, the salty sea air, and your gorgeous home were exactly the little break we needed! Also being able to get back to West Island Beach - one of the first picture spots my husband and I had way back when we were 16! So surreal now being there with our children!! Thank you, again! Excited to visit again, soon! Pimental Family
June 20, 2021 kid scribble, scribble, scribble - interpretation by mom: "we loved the bunk beds" age 4 and 1 - Hopkinton MA
June 10, 2023 I'm writing this while listening to the water slap the shore, trying to determine what will make the experience of this week come to life on a piece of paper. It started with live music upon my arrival at the Off the Hook, while I waited for my check in to roll around, and some clam chowder. Then stepping through the door door to my new paradise. Settling in. The first couple days the weather wasn't great but the recliner was comfortable and the bed even more so! On the second day, my friend Maureen arrived and on Wednesday her brother from Dartmouth took us out around town. We visited Fort Phoenix, Fort Tabor, and Fort Rodman; had a great lunch at Fathoms Restaurant; rode around the New Bedford Shipyard, and marveled at the Army Corp of Engineers Hurricane Protection Barrier across the New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbor. We sat for hours on the deck reading and relaxing. We tried out all the chairs in the yard to test the ocean views. The two chairs on the wall had a great view but not with wine, a bit intimidating. I'm so very happy to have had this experience of peace, quiet, and fun. I'll be back! Jackie and Maureen, MA
June 25, 2023 Thanks for a great stay again at SOL Haven, We enjoyed having family nearby, getting together from time to time. This lovely cottage is close to the remarkable town of Fairhaven with its amazing history. There are stores for everyone and cute "nook" restaurants as well as larger ones. The gardens along the streets are great to look at, especially this one at 30 Alder St! Enjoy your visit , perhaps with a trip on the ferry to see either Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket, or with a driving excursion to see the famous Cape Cod. Again thanks! Love and Hugs, Kay and Paul - Montpelier, OH