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Garden Cottage--Bike to Town and Beach. Prime Katama location. Dog Friendly.

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Edgartown, MA
  • Edgartown Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • South Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lighthouse Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden Cottage--Bike to Town and Beach. Prime Katama location. Dog Friendly.

Book early. We’ve been fully booked for 20 summers in a row! Experienced Martha's Vineyard vacationers will appreciate the location and elegance of this picture-perfect Edgartown cottage. Enjoy the natural and artistic wonders that make the Katama area so special

Offering privacy and seclusion, this very fresh cottage comfortably accommodates two to four and is expertly appointed and wonderfully finished pine floors.

The first level contains a fully-appointed gourmet kitchen, dining, and living area with queen-sized, sleeper sofa and a full bath with a bedroom in the private, upper loft. Its fabulous location is an easy bike ride to Main Street or just a few minutes drive to magnificent South Beach. The homeowner's generous hospitality includes fresh bed linens, bath and beach towels. A new outdoor shower is the ultimate vineyard luxury

It is a short drive or bike ride into historic and charming Edgartown. Just off the bike path, you can easily enjoy beach and town from this enchanting cottage.

Activities are unsurpassed on the Vineyard, with the quaint towns of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven nearby. Excellent restaurants, movie theatres, video rentals, bike and boat rentals, harbors with sailing and fishing rentals, and serene ponds within walking distance.


Rentals are Saturday to Saturday.

Don't forget ferry tickets!!
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Property manager

Peter & Caren

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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
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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 (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rentals are Saturday to Saturday

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
Property Registration Number C0187630890

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Edgartown

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Katama, a neighbourhood in Edgartown. Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal and Oak Bluffs Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier and Flying Horses Carousel. Island Cove Miniature Golf and Island Cove Adventures 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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Edgartown, MA

What's nearby

  • Edgartown Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • South Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Edgartown Beach - 12 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Katama Beach - 17 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seafood Shanty - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Porch - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wharf Pub & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Katama General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Love - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage--Bike to Town and Beach. Prime Katama location. Dog Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage--Bike to Town and Beach. Prime Katama location. Dog Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage--Bike to Town and Beach. Prime Katama location. Dog Friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage--Bike to Town and Beach. Prime Katama location. Dog Friendly. located?

Located in Katama, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Katama Farm, Vincent House Museum and Edgartown Public Library. Old Whaling Church and Huckleberry Barrens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always look forward to going back every year
Peter is a great host. Location is great. Amenities are great.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MV Cottage!
Lovely cottage in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great location, close to town and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful stay!
Comfortable, clean and quiet ! Will hopefully be able to rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage!
Lovely cottage in a great location. Perfect for a couple and their dog 🐶
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect end of summer stay
The cottage was perfect for my husband, me, and our dog. It was super easy to keep our dog’s crate in the house, there was plenty of space. The loft area was super cute and cozy. The bathroom was very spacious. The kitchen had all that we needed. The location was perfect, quick bike ride to town or to the beach. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Boston, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities!
Close to both downtown Edgartown to the beach. Great amenities and peacefulness at the cottage as well! Always love coming back.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Very good location nice beach ,restaurant and shops. Pretty island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach cottage
This cottage is perfect for a couple. The location is right off the bike path and convenient to Edgartown downtown and South Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Boston, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and amenities
We love this location. House is perfect and yard is too! And of course the location allows for easy access to edgartown and south beach!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katama Cottage
We love staying here and have been doing so for over 20 years now. It's location is perfect it's close to South Beach and the center of Edgartown.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Katama
Super easy and close to bike path. Biked to South Beach every morning, walked to Edgartown for dinner every night, took bus from end of road for further exploring. Cottage was quiet, clean and comfortable. Neighborhood very nice. Short walk to Katama General Store. Dog friendly house and area. Well appointed. Easy communication with owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Boston, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!!
Always our favorite to stay and cannot wait to go back. Like others have said the outside shower is completely redone and a new grill this year. Peter is always great to communicate and it’s such a zen space to retreat too and close to everything as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Great for couple with 3 month old infant and doggie
This is a wonderful property. Very efficient, modern cottage perfectly situated between south beach and Edgartown. We used the beautifully renovated outdoor shower and grill everyday - grill and outdoor shower in great condition. We hope to come back next year. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll see you next year.
Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Garden Cottage
We loved staying here it was nice and quiet. Easy access to all the bike trails from the house. The beaches are beautiful 💗. We had fun exploring the island. The cottage is the perfect size. We could make dinner here or go out to eat in town. The sunset at Menemsha Beach is worth seeing. Absolutely loved staying here! Definitely will come back again. Thank you Peter & Caren
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon G., Port Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Tucked away just off the the bike path and just outside of town, this pet friendly location was ours for 2 great weeks on the Vineyard! The kitchen is awesome for any meal u chose to make at home. Every utensil, dish and pot was available. Our dog enjoyed running in the back yard and we enjoyed sitting in the front yard after the beach, for cocktails. The owner was very quick to respond when we had a questions. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Cute cottage, excellent location! Walking distance to town and only a few minutes from South beach, bike path is nearby. Outdoor shower is fantastic! I think the pull out couch has seen better days and a new mattress for the bed in the loft is a must. Other than that, we had a great time on the island and would definitely rent here again! Thanks Peter!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near town and beach!
We spent a week and loved it. The cottage is clean and comes with all the amenities. It's in walking distance to Edgartown and only a few minutes by car to South Beach. We could walk into town in the morning and catch the 13 bus to Oak Bluffs. We traveled everywhere by bus with the 7 days bus pass. It's convenient and allows you to enjoy the scenery. Edgartown is a great town full of history, beautiful homes, and wonderful gardens. We loved the shopping areas and the cottages in Oak Bluffs. We definitely enjoyed the second hand shops, the bookstore, and the music store in Vinyard Haven. We found a box full of classic music records and CDs in front of it, all free for anybody interested. We have a whole new collection of vynil records now!!! Definitely recommend this place for a lovely vacation!!! Will definitely come back next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
We stayed for 2 weeks and it was the ultimate getaway. It was so peaceful and calm. It's a short walk into downtown Edgartown as we as the bus stop if you don't have a car and want to get to other towns on the island. The place was clean and had just about everything you needed: dishwasher, washer and dryer, blender for smoothies and about every dish you could think of. The ONLY piece of feedback was the mattress. If you like your mattresses soft, then you'll have the perfect stay. I have lower back pain and I need a firmer mattress. Considering this is a personal preference, they still get 5 stars, but I think it's good to know for anyone who needs a sturdier mattress. Other than that, they have a grill, beach towels, etc. for a comfortable stay. We would absolutely return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The location was excellent and the cottage was clean, however, the outdoor shower needs a LOT of work. It really was unusable. The walls are too low (no privacy), the shower head just leaked and you had to walk through mud to get back to the deck. It should really be completely re-done, especially for the amount of the rent that is charged. The grill is not taken care of at all. It was sinking into the ground and there was no cover. These are simple things to fix that would make a big difference. Overall it was a great stay, but it would have been nice to be able to use these things.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week in Martha's Vineyard
The cottage was just as we expected. It was cosy, lots of privacy and at a great location for us. We did not bring a car and rented bikes to tour the island. Also a nice walk into Edgartown.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baus' stay
Really enjoyed the garden cottage for our stay. The kitchen was well stocked. One critique would be the condition of the couch/pullout, could use some new cushions. The addition of a chair in the living room would be a nice addition. We loved the area, very convienient and close to the bike path. We are in the process of planning a return trip in 2023 and would love to stay at the garden cottage again. John and Linda Baus
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Boston, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and cottage.
Everything is great!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Getaway
Absolutely LOVED this beautiful Garden Cottage. It was so comfortable, open, airy and private and quiet. It had everything we needed to make our stay a most enjoyable one. The yard is beautifully manicured, the outdoor shower is the absolute best and the gas grill was a great convenience. The location is ideal and Peter and Caren were the perfect hosts. The mini split kept the cottage very comfortable at the touch of a remote. We would definitely recommend Garden Cottage to anyone looking for a great island getaway. We are ready to book the same week in 2023!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Peter & Caren

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We've been visiting the island for over 35 years and bought our home and the Cottage over 20 years ago. The Cottage is a mix of a modern kitchen with some antiques and a cozy feel. Many of our guests have been coming summer after summer.

Why they chose this property

Katama is a perfect location - walking distance to Edgartown and minutes by bike or car to South Beach.

What makes this property unique

Private yet right off the bike path!

We can be pet friendly

Book early - we’ve been booked solid for over 20 summers!

We have regular guests who have stayed with us year after year.

Love to have you enjoy the Cottage!
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