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Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house

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Chilmark Pond is a 10 minute walk from the house. The beach is across the pond.
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Chilmark, MA
  • Chilmark Chocolates
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lucy Vincent Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Menemsha Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom in hall

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom in primary bedroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Half-bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Outdoor shower

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house

The house is a large family house in the Abels Hill community of Chilmark. The community shares use of a private south shore beach with beautiful Chilmark Pond for kayaking or canoeing, a tennis court, and access to miles of hiking trails.

The house has 6 bedrooms, and sleeps 13. 3 King sized beds, 1 Queen. 2 Doubles. One of the double bedrooms also has a twin. A large vaulted ceiling living/dining room looks out a glass wall over the 5 acre meadow with stone wall and organic vegetable garden that you can harvest from for your dinner or green smoothie! An exterior seating area on a deck w grill extends the living room and overlooks the meadow.

2 full bathrooms plus a powder room and outdoor shower with stained glass window!

A TV room and a music room, with electric piano, saxophone, bass, drum kit and drum machine are extra spaces for rainy days.

Its easy to walk to the beach and the pond from the house, which is across south road, just down the hill. To get to the beach you either use the Abel’s hill small boat which seats 4, our kayak (which seats 2), or wade across the shallow pond. Hiking trails for woodland running or hiking from Abels Hill take you to acres of magical preserved forests.

The house is simple, colorful and joyful.

Property manager

Maryann Thompson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property registration number C0167280620

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chilmark

Located in Chilmark, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Island Cove Miniature Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fulling Mill Brook Preserve and Chilmark Chocolates. The Grey Barn and Farm and Polly Hill Arboretum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chilmark, MA

What's nearby

  • Chilmark Chocolates - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lucy Vincent Beach - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Menemsha Beach - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Aquinnah Cliffs - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 82 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitchen Porch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Larsen's Fish Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪State Road - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Plane View - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Middle Road Sanctuary and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wades Field and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve. Lucy Vincent Beach and The Yard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

Abel’s Hill House was the absolute perfect setting for our family reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debora S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Finch Meadow

Great house with plenty of space and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Venison

We loved the house and property and the host could not be more gracious. Coming back a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norman J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Wish we had booked this place for a longer stay! The house is beautiful and the location can't be beat. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend accommodations

We needed a place to accommodate a few needs:1) enough beds/bedrooms for 9 adults (2 families 5+4) and bathrooms too. [With sheets, bath towels and extra toiletries if needed.] 2) close proximity to wedding venue. [Within 5 miles] 3) cooking/kitchen amenities. This home fulfilled them all and then some extras! Great livingroom/dining area, with sliding door leading to deck/patio, separate TV room, ping pong table, board games, bluetooth speakers, art supplies-drawing paper, pencils, pastels, paint. 4) access to walking paths and beach access. Highly recommend stayong here and would definitely stay here again! Thank you for a Fabulous place(home away from home) to get together with famy from long distances (Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, New York and Connecticut!) Precious (priceless) memories made!!!!!😍💖
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

Extremely comfortable, well equipped, quiet, bucolic, private setting. Great place for our group of 10 old friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, great location, beautiful property.

Great stay, great location, beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anasuya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We went for our dear friends family wedding and the house was very accommodating and gracious. Our two little ones also felt at home because there were games for them to play. Clearly the host seems like a creative and fun person. A pleasure to be in this space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical spot!

We loved Maryann's house. It is located in the south west part of the island near Menemsha and Gay Head. It was perfect for us since our plan was to hang out (plenty of space) and have a memorial by the cliffs. The description of the house matches de pictures. The rooms were very comfortable and there was plenty of space to hang out. We loved sitting in the porch, watching the birds (including wild turkeys!) and listening to the ocean. Very peaceful. The kitchen was well equipped and it was very easy to find anything needed. We highly recommend the experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Private Location

We very much enjoyed our stay at the house in April 2021. The house was spacious and very private. Our kids loved the birdfeeder and the chickadees and turkeys that frequented it all day long. We enjoyed the outdoor ping pong table, walking to the Abels Hill Beach (though we got very muddy at the pond!), going to Lucy Vincent Beach, and the nearby tennis courts. We also explored other parts of the island. We had never traveled to the Vineyard for more than a day trip and we very much enjoyed what the island had to offer during the spring. Thank you for sharing your property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway in a creative home

We spent a long weekend at Finch Meadow and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The location was beautiful; we loved watching birds swoop in from over the meadow to the bird feeders and walking down to the beach at sunset. House was much bigger than the pictures show. Comfy beds a nice plus! One thing that could be a plus or a minus depending on your expectations is that it feels as if the owners just left--many personal belongings out, fridge full of food. It felt more like we were housesitting for friends while they were away. Overall, a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and relaxing time

We had a great time. The house is beautiful and the property is stunning...enjoying the sunset from the outdoor terrace was a wonderful experience...we would like to come back in a warmer weather to enjoy the beach better...overall...a super 5 !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!

Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, quiet place

The house is a perfect getaway located on a quiet piece of property. Not far from anything but also far enough away that you can enjoy the feel of being tucked away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a stay with friends and family

excellent location with access to one of MVs most beautiful pond. The house is much more spacious than it looks in the pictures--great place to talk, cook , read, play ping pong--and feels happily lived in. Highly recommended. Chickens an additional plus

6/10 Okay

Bob V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

great house great location great owner

I think the owner left the house in a rush because of a COVID scare in her family so maybe it was not as spotless as one would expect, however, I'm OCD a little bit so that's that. The house is great, Tilly, the manager is wonderful and patient and nice, the chickens the littles one's were fabulous and the beach, once I got there I thought I was dead and lying on the shores of eternity.

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2019 hunt

We had a marvelous time and the house was perfect. Owner was excellent and very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for a group stay

What a perfect home for a group stay-- spacious and perfectly laid out for a shared experience, with a beautiful great room for sharing meals, games and moments. The layout of the home enhanced the interactions we shared, with an easy indoor/ outdoor and dining/relaxing flow. We didn't discover the local beach until the last day and what a shame that we waited because it was a most glorious beach (that we walked through a shallow river to find)! The vegetable garden was charming and added a nurtured family feel to the property, which was warm and welcoming overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was a great place for a family reunion and we had the best time.

The beach was beautiful and the house was perfect to visit with family. We danced and played cards in the great room. The owner was super nice. She let us check in early and check out a little later as we only were staying overnight - which was a huge help as there was 10 of us so we had to make 2 trips to the ferry to fit everyone.

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility and relaxation. Best place on the island

Always great at Finch Meadow
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet beach house

We had a great time on the vineyard. The location is quiet and peaceful with lots of birds and wildlife in the meadow. The beach is fabulous! Might be a little far to walk with a lot of beach gear/coolers, but it's an easy drive to the private parking area. The house was well equipped with plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katharine F., Bedford, MA

Perfect up island retreat

This home and property epitomize what is special about Martha's Vineyard....relaxed, private up island retreat. Perfect for large families or friend groups to let down your hair, morning coffee and yoga on the large deck followed by a solid round of bird watching, more eating and laughing. Access to the best south shore beaches. On a cooler, rainy day, stoke the fireplace and settle in. End the day with a huge dinner with friends and family and star gazing in this special part of the island. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms for large groups and the best out door shower!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Beautiful home

We had an amazing stay. The house was beautiful and the yard was great. Plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Spacious, relaxing place for a large family

We loved being situated in the meadow, it was so peaceful and entertaining with the many bird species. You can hear the surf and crickets at night. The walk with optional drive to the private south shore beach was so convenient. This is a great launch pad for up island activities including biking to Gay Head, going to Menemsha, visiting the local country stores and farmers market. We loved picking fresh veggies and herbs to use for dinner. The 3 tennis courts are in great shape and easy to get to. This was a special place on a beautiful part of the Vineyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Wonderful home. Everything you need to unplug and relax

We love MV especially Upisland. This was perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

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Hosted by Maryann Thompson

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