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GosnoldGosnold, Massachusetts

Go only if you want a car-free, phone-weak island day: Cuttyhunk is the one public island, reached by boat, and most people visit as a day trip, not a stay.

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Gosnold is a Massachusetts town made of the nine Elizabeth Islands, strung west from Woods Hole between Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. It has the smallest population of any town in the state, and eight of the nine islands are private. Cuttyhunk is the only one you can visit: a small harbour, golf carts instead of rental cars, deer paths as trails, and one inn. Plan it as a day trip from Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard or New Bedford, and treat a night there as a deliberate slow-down.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Apr (boats and services largely shut)
Airports
EWB · BOS · ACK
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Gosnold, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or a cold drink at the island storeSeasonal hours.US$3–6
  • Sit-down mealDinner at the island innSeasonal.US$30–60 per person before tip
  • Street or quick mealSandwich or simple lunchUS$12–20
  • Budget bedMainland motel near Woods Hole or New Bedford, a night, per roomUS$120
  • Mid-range bedInn room on Cuttyhunk (shared bath), a night, per roomUS$260
  • High-end bedInn room on Cuttyhunk (shared bath), a night, per roomUS$380

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$280

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Cuttyhunk IslandElizabeth Islands chainCuttyhunk harbour and sailboatsSmallest town population in Massachusetts
Airports
EWB New Bedford Regional (Closest mainland airport; the island is a short hop or a boat ride from New Bedford.) · BOS Boston Logan (Main gateway; about 1 h 30 min by road to Woods Hole or New Bedford, then boat.) · ACK Nantucket Memorial (Relevant only if you approach via Martha's Vineyard and Menemsha.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Gosnold: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

10 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−4°C (25°F)

9 rd

Mar

8°C (46°F)

−1°C (30°F)

10 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

−1°C (30°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On Cuttyhunk you walk, or rent a golf cart — there are no rental cars and the island is small enough to cross on foot in well under an hour. Deer paths double as trails. Everything else in Gosnold is private land or water: you move by private boat, kayak or charter.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Woods Holego

Door to door: About 1 h by boat

Boat from the mainland side, or drive to the dock and park

The mainland anchor for the Elizabeth Islands; ferry dock, science village and parking.

Martha's Vineyardgo

Door to door: About 1–1.5 h

Boat link via Menemsha on the island's west end

Pairs naturally with Cuttyhunk on a two-island trip.

Nantucket

overnight

Door to door: Half a day or more

Ferry or short flight from the mainland, then a separate crossing

Too far to combine with Cuttyhunk in one day; sleep over instead.

Barnstable

caution

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h

Drive on the Cape, then boat from Woods Hole or New Bedford

Fine as a base, not as a same-day add-on to an island crossing.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Cuttyhunk harbour

The only place to sleep in Gosnold: one inn with shared baths, plus a handful of rental houses and cottages. Book months ahead for summer.

Woods Hole or Falmouth (mainland)

Practical base if the island is full: ferry dock, parking and normal shops, then a day crossing.

New Bedford

Second mainland option; the other traditional boat departure point and the nearest airport.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$60–110 excl. bed
Mid
US$110–200 excl. bed
High
US$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Inn room on Cuttyhunk (shared bath)1 × 1 night × US$260US$260
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150US$300
Return boat crossing, per person2 × US$60 · Seasonal timetables and fares vary by operator.US$120
Golf-cart rental, one day1 × US$120US$120
Fishing charter, half day1 × US$450US$450
eSIM or US data add-on, about a week2 × US$20 · Coverage on the islands is weak regardless.US$40
Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$194
Trip total≈ US$742 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,484

The island's only inn; book well ahead for summer.

2026 estimate in US dollars; mainland travel to the dock excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or a cold drink at the island storeSeasonal hours.US$3–6
Sandwich or simple lunchUS$12–20
Dinner at the island innSeasonal.US$30–60 per person before tip
Golf-cart rental, one dayUS$80–160
Return boat crossingUS$40–90 per person
Tipping18–22% at sit-down restaurants, US$1–2 a drink

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime — the real risks are weather, water and isolation. Boats cancel in wind and fog, cell coverage is patchy, and medical help means a crossing to the mainland: check the forecast, wear a life jacket on the water, and leave your plan with someone ashore.
  • Eight of the nine Elizabeth Islands are private: do not land on Naushon, Pasque or Nashawena without an invitation.
  • Cell reception is weak or absent; some places still rely on landlines. Download offline maps and tell someone your plan.
  • Boat seats and the one inn sell out for summer weekends: book the crossing and the bed together, or you may have neither.
  • Services are seasonal. Outside summer, expect the store, boats and rentals to be closed or running a reduced schedule — check before you commit to a date.
  • There is no nightlife, no cinema and no tennis courts; if you need entertainment laid on, this is the wrong island.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies on the islands; consulates and embassies are in Boston, New York or Washington, DC. US visitors: 911 and the local harbormaster are your first call.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Mainland → Cuttyhunk, return boat: US$40–90 per person, roughly 1 h
  • Golf cart, one day: US$80–160
  • Taxi or rideshare, Woods Hole → New Bedford: US$40–70

Say or show

  • Where is the boat dock? — Where is the boat dock?
  • What time is the last boat back? — What time is the last boat back?
  • Is there cell service here? — Is there cell service here?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?

Print this card: the island's phone signal is unreliable, so a paper copy of the boat times and emergency numbers is worth carrying.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gosnold. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (boats and services largely shut) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Boat-operator contract for the Woods Hole and New Bedford crossings: seasonal timetables, last return, weather cancellations and a mainland fallback bed.
  2. Cuttyhunk walking and golf-cart clusters with rescue anchors: harbour, the store, the inn, the beach and the old fort.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (harbour, fort, beach, fishing charters) and eat pages with seasonal opening windows.
  4. Offline-first fixtures: cached map, printed timetable and a landline list, so the page still works when the phone does not.

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