10/10 Excellent
Christian S.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Christian S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oak Bluffs, MA
- Inkwell Beach6 min walk
- Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal13 min walk
- Oak Bluffs Town Beach15 min walk
- Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Green pondview back
1 Queen Bed
Lavender pondview front
1 Queen Bed
Light green marsh view back
1 Double Bed
Yellow pondview front 2
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
1st floor bath and laundry, outdoor shower
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
2nd floor: toilet, tub, tiled shower
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach
This lovely four-bedroom shingled Cape overlooks Farm Pond, Harthaven, and Nantucket Sound. It is a vintage cottage comfortable for up to 6 adults, 8 with children. Built in 1900, expanded and renovated in 2009, kitchen remodeled in 2017, central heat/air installed in 2019, porches added in 2022, it is located in historic Oak Bluffs, near the Victorian Camp Meeting gingerbread cottages, center of the long-standing Black community on Martha's Vineyard, and heart of the Vineyard's art district. Have the best of it all: walk to town, beach, nature trails, tennis, bike paths, Oak Bluffs ferry. Close to everything yet very quiet. Peaceful water views from almost every room with glorious, wide upstairs porch and spacious screened in porch off of the kitchen. Very open, light interior, lots of windows, skylights. House is very cozy and inviting.
Enjoy the living room with a custom Lew French beach stone fireplace (currently only candles allowed), a window seat, and comfortable seating. There's a small den with a desk, couch and TV, a dining room with table for 6 or 8 in a pinch, a kitchen with Bosch appliances and a table for 2. Laundry/powder room on first floor. Back screened-in porch with teak dining set for outdoor dinners or shady seating. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms (2 queens, 2 doubles ) with vaulted ceilings, and French doors that open to an upper deck with spectacular 180-degree views of water and the surrounding landscape. Also full bath with tub and separate tiled shower on 2nd floor, 1/2 bath on 1st. There's an 8x10 shed for bikes and equipment in back yard and an outdoor shower. Linens, towels, beach towels included (100% cotton). Wi-fi, Hulu streaming live TV provided. 1-2 blocks from the beach (with lifeguard), bike paths, public tennis courts, playground, and around the corner from Land Bank conservation walking/running paths. Less than a mile from Farm neck golf course. 10 minute walk to town, harbor, restaurants, shops, carousel, campground cottages, ferry and beaches.
Enjoy the living room with a custom Lew French beach stone fireplace (currently only candles allowed), a window seat, and comfortable seating. There's a small den with a desk, couch and TV, a dining room with table for 6 or 8 in a pinch, a kitchen with Bosch appliances and a table for 2. Laundry/powder room on first floor. Back screened-in porch with teak dining set for outdoor dinners or shady seating. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms (2 queens, 2 doubles ) with vaulted ceilings, and French doors that open to an upper deck with spectacular 180-degree views of water and the surrounding landscape. Also full bath with tub and separate tiled shower on 2nd floor, 1/2 bath on 1st. There's an 8x10 shed for bikes and equipment in back yard and an outdoor shower. Linens, towels, beach towels included (100% cotton). Wi-fi, Hulu streaming live TV provided. 1-2 blocks from the beach (with lifeguard), bike paths, public tennis courts, playground, and around the corner from Land Bank conservation walking/running paths. Less than a mile from Farm neck golf course. 10 minute walk to town, harbor, restaurants, shops, carousel, campground cottages, ferry and beaches.
Property manager
Laurel Schneider and Emilie Townes
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
By prior permission only. Nonrefundable fee $400
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking forfeits entire damage deposit
Important information
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0026822210
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Oak Bluffs
Located in Oak Bluffs, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Cape Cod Beaches and Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier and Flying Horses Carousel. Island Cove Adventures 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.
Oak Bluffs, MA
What's nearby
- Inkwell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Circuit Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Oak Bluffs Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lookout Tavern - 14 min walk
- Back Door Donuts - 11 min walk
- Portuguese American Club - 4 min drive
- Nomans - 2 min drive
- Offshore Ale Co. - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marthas Vineyard Pearl
Mary C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chrystal K.
10 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Let's do it again
Chrystal K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine L.
10 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect OB getaway
Christine L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deb B., Groton, MA US
2 September 2018
Beautiful property and best location in Oak Bluffs
Deb B.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Dennie B.
1 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!!
Dennie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason N.
20 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunrise.
Jason N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Leslie L.
13 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just wonderful
Leslie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Erik R.
24 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised!
Erik R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
J B.
3 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
STAY HERE!
J B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
2 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation
Steve H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lynn L.
19 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of charm
Lynn L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kristin H.
6 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location
Kristin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
31 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soothing summertime
Mary C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Samantha B.
7 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!!!
Samantha B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sharon T.
18 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time!
Sharon T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jami H.
29 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family
Jami H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina S.
7 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Sabrina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S., Rahway, NJ
1 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Would absolutely come back!
Samantha S.
10/10 Excellent
Patrick & Katherine L.
15 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oak Bluffs Marsh Home
Patrick & Katherine L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 August 2018
Best ever
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Charles M.
21 October 2017
Lovely house with great pond views and easy walking distance to the Oak Bluffs center.
Charles M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Joe V.
14 October 2017
Great family weekend in the Vineyard
Joe V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Stacey o., pittsfield ma
2 October 2017
loved it!
Stacey o.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
andrew v.
5 September 2017
Very Cool Property, Well Positioned...great for 2 small families to share as a rental.
andrew v.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
About the host
Hosted by Laurel Schneider and Emilie Townes
We are a couple who live here and in Boston. We are both professors who have year-round family on Martha's Vineyard and we have been visiting the island for years. We love Oak Bluffs for its quirky charm and its important history. This is our dream home, purchased from artist-owners who lovingly lived in (and renovated) the house over the past 3 decades. We look forward to retiring here. The Martha's Vineyard Magazine did a story on us and our house, you can read it here: https://mvmagazine.com/news/2024/03/05/leaps-faith
Why they chose this property
We bought this house for its stunning location and internal beauty, its proximity to historic town and beach, and its structural soundness. It was built in 1900, remodeled and expanded in 2009. We just upgraded the kitchen with custom cabinets and countertops, installed year-round heat and AC, and added a screened in porch in the back as well as a covered porch on the front-door side. It's a special place.
What makes this property unique
In the morning, walk out the front door, along the pond, and a block down Canonicus Street to the Inkwell/State beach along Nantucket Sound. Walk along the water all the way around to the harbor, and end up at Biscuits restaurant for breakfast, then walk back through the Campground, full of brightly-painted Victorian cottages. Ride bikes to the seaside bike path toward Edgartown, with water and beaches on both sides. Or walk along the pond on the Land Bank trail and see the many varieties of waterfowl, including Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Bufflehead ducks, swans, geese, and a (very) occasional otter. We feel this is the absolute best location on the Vineyard. There are gorgeous walks in every direction, and you can kayak on the pond right out in front of the house. Some great fishing locations are within sight of the house. It's a very short walk to town, the harbor, restaurants (check out Sweet Life for a special occasion), galleries (we like Cousen Rose, Featherstone, and Alison Shaw). There's a grocery, coffee shops (we like Mocha Motts), banks, post office, and hardware store in addition to many souvenir and gift shops. Cap off your day with cocktails on the huge upstairs deck overlooking Farm Pond and Nantucket Sound. You can see water from nearly every room in the house.
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