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The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat

Beachfront cabin near Cape Cod Beaches

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wareham, MA
  • Place, Onset Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shell Point Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Wizz
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪99 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

East Wareham

On the beach.You'll find Onset Beach and Onset Bay Center - Buzzards Bay Coalition within a 15-minute walk of this Onset cabin. Shell Point Beach and Porter Thermometer Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Onset Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Onset Bay Center - Buzzards Bay Coalition - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shell Point Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Water Wizz - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Bay Pointe Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 5 min drive
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Papa Gino's/D'Angelo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat

The Onset Beach Compound is a unique oceanfront resort of three stilt cottages built directly above the shoreline. The Crab House offers private patios, hot tub access, kayaks, e-bikes, games, beach gear, and curated “Experience Packages.” Located in historic Onset Village near Cape Cod Canal, guests enjoy walkable beaches, restaurants, fishing, boating, and the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable coastal views.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0293924864

Property is also known as

Onset Beach Compound crabhouse
The Crabhouse At The Onset Beach Compound
Private Beach House on Broad Cove in Onset
358339

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat to the airport?

This cabin is 17.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat?

As of Dec 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat on Jan 4, 2026 start from $51.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat to the beach?

This cabin is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat to downtown Onset?

This cabin is 0.3 mi away from Onset.

The Crab Cottage@The Compound Beach Resort Habitat Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gary B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Worse than you could imagine

When we arrived, there was dog pee on the floor, dog hair everywhere. Wasn’t clean, bathroom sink was dripping while using the toilet the leaking sink would splash you in the face. Black mold in the bathroom, our guests couldn’t even fit in the shower. No towels ready, activities weren’t working, flat tires, no batteries, outside fire pit/seating area was unusable. Completely disappointed, we were told absolutely no refunds. We stayed two nights and had to leave early. We had two small children with us, and it wasn’t up to standards for our family. There was black mold and my husband had a reaction and had to leave. Also disappointed with VRBO customer service. Nothing was done for us. 0/10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

l E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it, would rent again.

Cozy clean property that allows pets. Outdoor fire pit area was great and perfectly private. I also loved that the property had a private beach area with lounge chairs. I used the grill and had brunch on the patio table. So nice to enjoy the water from so many parts of the property. Area is quiet and a 7 min walk to Onset Center where you can grab icecream or on some weekdays there’s an even in town. Close to plazas for other needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Advertisement is incredibly misleading. This is not a resort. It is one of three old homes. Upon check-in at 7pm our house had not been cleaned after the previous occupant. Contacted host who promptly apologized and sent us to dinner while getting it cleaned. Host offered to Venmo a small refund for the trouble. NEVER REFUNDED!! Upon returning 3 hours later at 10pm the house was not cleaned to a standard of other VRBO premier hosts. This is not a premiere host!! The 2 small bedrooms are upstairs. The "master" has no closet. The second bedroom has a tiny closet that both rooms share. There is no upstairs bathroom. The 1 bathroom is located behind a pocket door in the kitchen. The bathroom is approximately 4x6 feet with a toilet, sink, and tiny shower. There is no vanity to put any toiletries or bath products anywhere in the bathroom. The kitchen sink drained incredibly slow as if it was clogged. The home has no central air. It has 4 portable air conditioners. After 1 night we checked out at 8:30am, contacted the host notifying we checked out. He asked if there was an issue, we said it was not what we expected. We then asked about a possible 1 or 2 day refund on a 4 day reservation that we only spent 10 1/2 hours at....no response. Several days later we also asked about the refund he initially offered the first night when the house hadn't been cleaned......no response. Extremely disappointed with this VRBO rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

becky w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cottage

The crab house is at an awesome location. Right on the water with kayaks and paddle boats available. The house had everything we needed for a 4 night stay. Manager was great responding when we needed help with the hot tub. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal escape

Loved this lil spot!! My family and I (5 people) felt cozy and comfortable in this nice little ocean side paradise of our own. Clean and well stocked with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. The check in process was confusing as I wasn’t told which (of three) cottages was assigned to me. After approaching a friendly worker, I was shown to the “crab house” cottage and was all perfect after that. I hope to come back for summer season for water activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house, had al the necessities, quiet neighborhood, excellent for our girls weekend getaway

Renting was a breeze. The property manager was timely in responses to emails. And super accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021