10/10 Excellent
Shelly H.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aquinna
Shelly H.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Entire home
Ocean Views: Every Room - Walk to Ocean Beach, Dog Friendly
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7204.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Aquinnah, MA
- Gay Head Lighthouse3 min drive
- Aquinnah Cliffs3 min drive
- Menemsha Beach16 min drive
- Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Outdoor Shower
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Ocean Views: Every Room - Walk to Ocean Beach, Dog Friendly
The last week of August is now open after a recent cancellation. Excellent ferry reservations are available.
Magnificent ocean views from every room! Privacy. Short walk to spectacular, sandy Philbin Beach entrance to the Gay Head Beach. This beach is not at all crowded, open only to people staying in our small town. You can freely take long strolls in both directions including under the Gay Head Cliffs.
We have three acres with sweeping lawn to large natural pond: frogs, ducks, deer, natural water lilies, turtles, and an occasional otter are among the residents.
Lovely two-story home: Our house has upstairs and downstairs decks. Separate dining room seats six and fully equipped kitchen. On the first floor there is a bedroom with King bed and one bedroom with two Twins. Upstairs there is one bedroom with a Queen bed and one with two double futons; that room can also function as a family room. The house is post and beam construction with plaster walls. Three tiled full baths. One with a two person whirlpool tub, one with a tub/shower and one with a stand alone shower for easy access. Large walk-in outdoor shower. High-speed Comcast cable Wi-Fi, Air-conditioners.
Aquinnah Beaches:
Philbin: Short walk from the house (eight minutes- toes in the water) to Gay Head Beach. Philbin Beach is the entrance, to a sandy beautiful ocean beach - just for the town residents of this tiny town. Gay Head Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, with amazing cliffs, splendid sand dunes and you can walk for miles in both directions. Walk from Philbin Beach to the Gay Head Cliffs, a national landmark.
The town of Aquinnah is a peaceful town with very little traffic. Bicycling is common on all the roads, especially along the views of our beaches. On the south shore the beach faces the Atlantic Ocean and Noman's Island. The North shore has wonderful beaches on the Vineyard Sound and Menemsha Pond.
Menemsha pond beach, at Lobsterville, is a five minute drive - a wonderful, all natural flat-water beach for children and swimmers.
West Basin Beach: Also five minutes away is the West Basin Beach on the Vineyard Sound, a long stretch of sand and dunes, overlooking the Elizabeth Islands.
Our property has wonderful privacy, no house is visible from ours. We have three acres, a sweeping lawn that leads down to our natural pond. Spectacular ocean views from downstairs and upstairs. You can enjoy the starlit sky at night and the sunrises and sunsets from the East and West.
Martha's Vineyard has an extraordinary number of long walking trails and nature preserves, golf courses, movie theaters, restaurants, book stores, beaches, and riding trails. There is every kind of swimming opportunity, kayaking, body surfing, surfing, biking, birding, fishing, and boating.
Keywords ocean views walk to beach
Magnificent ocean views from every room! Privacy. Short walk to spectacular, sandy Philbin Beach entrance to the Gay Head Beach. This beach is not at all crowded, open only to people staying in our small town. You can freely take long strolls in both directions including under the Gay Head Cliffs.
We have three acres with sweeping lawn to large natural pond: frogs, ducks, deer, natural water lilies, turtles, and an occasional otter are among the residents.
Lovely two-story home: Our house has upstairs and downstairs decks. Separate dining room seats six and fully equipped kitchen. On the first floor there is a bedroom with King bed and one bedroom with two Twins. Upstairs there is one bedroom with a Queen bed and one with two double futons; that room can also function as a family room. The house is post and beam construction with plaster walls. Three tiled full baths. One with a two person whirlpool tub, one with a tub/shower and one with a stand alone shower for easy access. Large walk-in outdoor shower. High-speed Comcast cable Wi-Fi, Air-conditioners.
Aquinnah Beaches:
Philbin: Short walk from the house (eight minutes- toes in the water) to Gay Head Beach. Philbin Beach is the entrance, to a sandy beautiful ocean beach - just for the town residents of this tiny town. Gay Head Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, with amazing cliffs, splendid sand dunes and you can walk for miles in both directions. Walk from Philbin Beach to the Gay Head Cliffs, a national landmark.
The town of Aquinnah is a peaceful town with very little traffic. Bicycling is common on all the roads, especially along the views of our beaches. On the south shore the beach faces the Atlantic Ocean and Noman's Island. The North shore has wonderful beaches on the Vineyard Sound and Menemsha Pond.
Menemsha pond beach, at Lobsterville, is a five minute drive - a wonderful, all natural flat-water beach for children and swimmers.
West Basin Beach: Also five minutes away is the West Basin Beach on the Vineyard Sound, a long stretch of sand and dunes, overlooking the Elizabeth Islands.
Our property has wonderful privacy, no house is visible from ours. We have three acres, a sweeping lawn that leads down to our natural pond. Spectacular ocean views from downstairs and upstairs. You can enjoy the starlit sky at night and the sunrises and sunsets from the East and West.
Martha's Vineyard has an extraordinary number of long walking trails and nature preserves, golf courses, movie theaters, restaurants, book stores, beaches, and riding trails. There is every kind of swimming opportunity, kayaking, body surfing, surfing, biking, birding, fishing, and boating.
Keywords ocean views walk to beach
Property manager
Kathleen Cameron
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a wonderful rental for children.
Events
No events allowed
Peaceful area.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs on flee/tick meds-no cats. Groomed if sheds
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke on decks -buts in garbage please.
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
Note from host: Peaceful area.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0023701014
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Aquinnah
Located in Aquinnah, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gay Head Lighthouse and Alley’s General Store are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Middle Road Sanctuary and Wades Field. Chilmark Chocolates and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Aquinnah, MA
What's nearby
- Gay Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Aquinnah Cliffs - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Menemsha Beach - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
- Lucy Vincent Beach - 21 min drive - 11.4 km
- Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 91 min drive - 48.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Larsen's Fish Market - 15 min drive
- Chilmark Tavern - 11 min drive
- Menemsha Galley - 15 min drive
- Outermost Inn - 3 min drive
- Home Port Restaurant - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marie S.
12 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Respite - Great Host!
Marie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ethan S.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vacation
Ethan S.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa J.
2 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful vacation
Melissa J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy D.
22 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
November trip
Nancy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
SHaron J.
20 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking
SHaron J.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
18 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Tranquil Oasis
Paul H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen K.
9 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway.
Kathleen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Barbara K.
12 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the best!
Barbara K.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Deb G.
11 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
aquinnah Stay
Deb G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Amy F., Topanga, California USA
24 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty and Calm
Amy F.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Samantha A.
8 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply beautiful
Samantha A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne G., Washington, DC
11 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Slice of Paradise
Suzanne G.
10/10 Excellent
Neil M.
30 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommended
Neil M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Krystyna S.
14 May 2019
Wonderful vacation place
Krystyna S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn B.
21 April 2019
Second of many trips
Carolyn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Marianne C., Madison, CT
6 December 2018
Unbelievably beautiful property. Clean, spacious. Views amazing. Host was warm and communicative.
Marianne C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Krystyna S.
25 May 2018
Trully away from it all.
Krystyna S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn B.
22 April 2018
Exactly what we were looking for
Carolyn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Johnna C., Massachusetts
6 December 2017
Retreat at the beach
Johnna C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Susan C., Bethesda, MD
25 November 2017
Lovely, comfortable house in a breathtaking setting.
Susan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
17 October 2017
Wonderful Getaway on Martha's Vineyard
Susan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julie F.
21 June 2017
Peaceful get-away in lovely home!
Julie F.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
LIsbeth S.
12 May 2017
Magical home!
LIsbeth S.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Laura R.
22 April 2017
You can see and hear the ocean from the house.
Laura R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
About the host
Hosted by Kathleen Cameron
My husband and I live on the island in Chilmark. I am a retired art teacher. I taught in the Chilmark School and the West Tisbury School. My husband and son run Parry Windows and Doors, in Chilmark. We raised our son and daughter on Martha's Vineyard. We live about 8 miles from the house.
Why they chose this property
(The last week of August 2024 is now open after a cancelation. Ferry boat reservations, with excellent arrival and departure times, are available. )
This property is very close to the Atlantic Ocean and the water views from every room are amazing. We have three acres and that offers a wonderful sense of privacy. I inherited the land with a small summer cottage from my parents, who bought it back in 1963. While the property was very inexpensive when they bought it, we realized that with the ocean views it was incredibly special and so well worth rebuilding it and creating a two story year round home. The location is just amazing: the view of the ocean is wonderful. The house is right near one of the most beautiful, Atlantic Ocean beaches anywhere, Philbin. It is a 7-8 minute walk from the house, toes in the water. The historical landmark, Gay Head Cliffs and Light House are just to the right and you can walk for miles in either direction; to the left are magnificent sand dunes. There is no development along this beach, only nature. One of my favorite aspects of our beach is the perfect gradual entrance into the water. It is not too steep and still it doesn't take forever to get in. I have always felt that this beach has the best swimming/surf on the island. The ocean stays warm enough to swim well into the fall. Aquinnah has wonderful beaches on the Vineyard Sound side as well; passes are left at the house for walk-on to Philbin and parking at those North Shore beaches and also parking at the top of the Gay Head Cliffs. all the Fall and Spring walks along all those beaches, and our walking trails, are especially memorable.
This property is very close to the Atlantic Ocean and the water views from every room are amazing. We have three acres and that offers a wonderful sense of privacy. I inherited the land with a small summer cottage from my parents, who bought it back in 1963. While the property was very inexpensive when they bought it, we realized that with the ocean views it was incredibly special and so well worth rebuilding it and creating a two story year round home. The location is just amazing: the view of the ocean is wonderful. The house is right near one of the most beautiful, Atlantic Ocean beaches anywhere, Philbin. It is a 7-8 minute walk from the house, toes in the water. The historical landmark, Gay Head Cliffs and Light House are just to the right and you can walk for miles in either direction; to the left are magnificent sand dunes. There is no development along this beach, only nature. One of my favorite aspects of our beach is the perfect gradual entrance into the water. It is not too steep and still it doesn't take forever to get in. I have always felt that this beach has the best swimming/surf on the island. The ocean stays warm enough to swim well into the fall. Aquinnah has wonderful beaches on the Vineyard Sound side as well; passes are left at the house for walk-on to Philbin and parking at those North Shore beaches and also parking at the top of the Gay Head Cliffs. all the Fall and Spring walks along all those beaches, and our walking trails, are especially memorable.
What makes this property unique
While the house is a well heated year round house with cable TV and wifi, it always feels like a beach house - the bedrooms have painted wooden floors, perfect for bare feet. You can see the waves, hear the sea and feel the ocean breeze. The large mahogany windows were designed to take advantage of the views from every location, upstairs and downstairs. They look out toward the ocean and across the expansive lawn toward our natural pond. The house is sunny, cheerful and comfortable. It has two decks, upstairs and downstairs, 3 bedrooms and a family room that can convert with privacy into another bedroom. With our pond nearby the birding is amazing as the islands are on a migration path and our own pond attracts many species of birds as well as ducks, otters, turtles... Aquinnah is so natural that birds find wild vineyard grapes and every kind of berry to feast upon. We try to keep binoculars and birding books and a feeder at the house. We are at the end of the little road on three acres, so there is a wonderful sense of privacy. Walking the short distance from our house to the ocean is just a wonderful experience.
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