A tiny house, a farm, a chicken coop. Cool places to stay on the South Shore and beyond
For such a small state, Massachusetts has no shortage of attractions and getaways. That includes the South Shore, which boasts plenty of places for people looking for a unique place to stay.
From log houses to former chicken coops, here is a list of unique stays on the South Shore (and beyond) found on Airbnb. The prices listed are offseason.
(For activities around the South Shore to fill your weekend getaway, make sure to check out our list of local autumn activities or our Halloween list of things to do, featuring food trucks, fairs and more.)
Log cabin in Plymouth − $200/night
This property offers a cozy stay on an acre of woods. The house is minutes from Plymouth and Cape Cod beaches. Visitors get two bedrooms, one bathroom, three sofa beds and central air conditioning.
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Former chicken coop in Cohasset − $126/night
The converted chicken coop has its own private entrance and is a short walk to downtown Cohasset and its harbor. The studio has one queen bed, one bathroom, a full kitchenette and a private patio. There's a two-night minimum.
Eggs and organic vegetables in Cohasset − $105/night
This rustic cabin, called Lionsgate, comes with one bedroom, one bathroom and a fireplace. It has a newly remodeled kitchen with free fresh eggs and in-season organic vegetables. There's a two-night minimum.
A room near the ocean in Marshfield − $85/night
This affordable bed and breakfast in Marshfield is a five-minute walk from restaurants, beaches, ice cream shops and more. Visitors get a queen-size bed, WiFi, a private room and breakfast. Two rooms are available for booking. A full breakfast is served from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Rita, the host, is usually found in the kitchen.
Tiny house on a Pembroke horse farm − $80/night
A tiny house at a working Pembroke horse farm is sure to be a cozy stay. The bed is in a loft, accessible via a ladder, with a low ceiling. The house has a kitchenette and a bathroom. Visitors are asked to stay out of the horse paddocks, arenas and barns.
Overlooking the bay in Hull − $1,000/night
This six-bedroom, four-bathroom house in Hull can accommodate up to 15 guests. It's a short drive from Nantasket Beach. The house comes with three king-size beds, one queen bed and two sofa beds. The rooms can also be booked individually. The house is a bed and breakfast called The Beacon Waterfront Inn.
Beyond the South Shore
A cabin in Vermont with views − $245/night
The second floor of this hilltop cabin in Hinesburg, Vermont, was renovated and offers views of the Green Mountains. The space is 700 square feet, with a deck for visitors to stargaze at night and a 60-inch screen and projector to watch movies. Burlington is 9 miles away.
A moonlit treehouse in Maine − $499/night
Located in Belgrade, Maine, this treehouse “has been a longtime vision that was created with love, the finest pine lumber and the most luxurious finds for interior design,” according to the listing. It has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The property has direct access to Messalonsee Lake and shared access to a sandy beach area and a boat dock. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboats are available. There's a two-night minimum.
Island Getaway − $400/night
This newly remodeled 19th-century cottage in a quiet neighborhood in rural Deer Isle, Maine, is situated on 4 acres with orchards, fields and gardens. The house has four bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms. It can accommodate up to eight guests. It's five minutes from Deer Isle Village. There's a two-night minimum.
Oceanfront house in Maine − $700/night
This oceanfront home has a private beach, two fireplaces, five bedrooms, 5½ baths and 11 beds to accommodate up to 14 guests. There's a two-night minimum.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Unique places to stay on the South Shore and elsewhere
