Welcome to Thistle Cottage, a charming New England style cottage lovingly refurbished with plenty of character. This light & airy home is in a friendly setting, 1 mile from UMass Dartmouth, near beaches, kayaking, trails, close to dining and shopping, and the Padanaram and Westport villages. Our central location provides easy access for day trips to Newport, Providence, Cape Cod, or Boston. WiFi, smart TVs, luxury linens, and supplies are provided. Our cottage is handicap friendly - there are no stairs. High Speed WiFi is provided, supporting multiple devices. There are 2 Smart TVs, a 50 inch in the family room and a 43 inch in the king bedroom. Beach towels are provided. The king bed can be made up into 2 twin beds if preferred. The family room apartment size couch can be used for a child to sleep on, and there is a twin folding floor mattress available for another child, as well as a Pac'n Play for a baby or toddler. There are games and puzzles for children and adults and a game table. There is a small deck with a gas grill and an area for children to play, along with off-street parking for 3 cars. There is ample space to spread out in the house - there is an eat-in kitchen, a family room with TV, a sun porch to relax and/or dine, and a living room with an electric fireplace for ambiance. The TV room has a door for privacy and can be used as an extra sleeping area for children. There is an apartment size couch in the room, and a fold-up floor mattress can be provided, as well as a Pac'n Play for a baby or toddler. The bedroom closets have ample space to hang and store your clothes, with a place to easily tuck away your suitcases. The kitchen provides plenty of pots and pans, nd for baking needs, etc. Available appliances include: a coffee maker for K-Cup or 12 cup carafe, coffee grinder, microwave, toaster, blender, rice maker, food chopper, mixer, and emulsifier. There is a small pantry for extra food storage. A washer and dryer are provided. Also, the king bed can be made into two twin beds if that would be more convenient for your guests.