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Charming home away from home near lagoon pond w/ boat launch

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Bluffs, MA
  • Inkwell Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming home away from home near lagoon pond w/ boat launch

Island Sanctuary

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This inviting and comfortable Oak Bluffs vacation home awaits your stay! With all the comforts of home like A/C, private laundry, an outdoor shower, cable TV, free WiFi, grill, and a spectacular location, you're sure to have a fantastic getaway here. Located on a gorgeous grassy plot walking distance to the lagoon, this Oak Bluffs vacation home is an ideal spot for your Martha's Vineyard holiday. Walk to the scenic shores of Lagoon Pond via Sail Camp Park where you can launch your boat. If you're visiting for a wedding or private party, this home is the perfect location to travel easily between the Sail Camp Park event hall and the home. The famous East Chop Lighthouse is just three miles away for a traditional New England experience.

The partially fenced yard has an ornamental cherry tree with the most beautiful blossoms in the spring, and offers the perfect shade from the summer sun. A furnished deck with gas grill is the perfect place to have a family cookout after a day at the beach. There is an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand and salt as well.

Enter through the sliding glass doors from the deck to the family dining room with seating for eight at the counter-height dining set. The soft sage-colored walls, hardwood floors, and natural light give a bright and airy feel. After dinner, settle into the living room to watch a DVD you brought or the big game on cable TV. If you've got to make a few last-minute touches to your vacation or event plans, the WiFi will keep you connected. If you get the itch to cook up a filling dinner or a lumberjack breakfast, the kitchen is well-equipped for your needs. A Keurig coffeemaker is available for the coffee lover, and a dishwasher makes cleanup easy.

About 10 miles across the island is Norton Point Beach if you want a true summer experience. Take a drive to the other side, about 16 miles, and visit the village of Aquinnah and see the amazing views from the well-known cliffs. Staying for an extended period of time for an event or just on the island for a break from the city? This Martha's Vineyard vacation home is ideal for helping you create memories to last a lifetime!

THINGS TO KNOW
The yard is partially fenced.
A window AC in all rooms.
Four beach chairs are available for guest use.
Age-appropriate games are available for younger guests.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Massachusetts
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0180832210

About the area

Oak Bluffs

Oak Bluffs is home to this holiday home. Cottage Museum and Martha's Vineyard Film Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Circuit Avenue and Main Street. Flying Horses Carousel and Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Oak Bluffs, MA

What's nearby

  • Circuit Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Back Door Donuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portuguese American Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nomans - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Black Dog Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VFW Hall - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming home away from home near lagoon pond w/ boat launch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming home away from home near lagoon pond w/ boat launch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming home away from home near lagoon pond w/ boat launch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming home away from home near lagoon pond w/ boat launch located?

Situated in Oak Bluffs, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Farm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs Public Library and Circuit Avenue. Oak Bluffs Harbor and Martha's Vineyard Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Eva R.

A lot to love!

There was a lot to love in this house. It was clean and cozy, the back patio and yard were lovely and spacious, the kitchen was well stocked, there were bonus towels (thanks!), the beds were comfortable. We also had some mini challenges, like one of the bedrooms having only outlets FAR from the A/C working, which meant no A/C. There was also a moldy smell inside of a downstairs cleaning closet; if you're not sensitive, it's no big deal and mostly just in that one spot. One of our guests IS sensitive, so this was problematic, but we made sure to keep that door closed the whole time. The Wifi was also crazy slow but worked most of the time. Luckily, we didn't want to be online most of the time, but I did have a few things to do and am noting this in case someone else has a partial working holiday! All in all, I'd book it again and was happy with the house and neighborhood.
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10/10 Excellent

Trisha G.

Great house

Love the house! When we arrived it was nice and clean. Hopefully we will be back again.

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie G.

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

DO NOT STAY HERE - MOLD & FILTH

We ended up leaving early (late last night 9/22/23) when I discovered mold in all the air conditioners and a colony fuzzy mold under the cabinet in the first floor bathroom/laundry room. Myself and my youngest became very ill while staying here with sinus issues, asthma attacks and sore throats. I am sure the owner of the house has no idea this is going on as the property is managed by an Asian company called Vacasa. I took MANY photos. Other issues include: 1) The house was impossible to find as Vacasa provided the wrong address. They said it was on Onondaga Street in a non-existent zip code. They then proceeded to send me down a variety of dead end dirt roads until we’re inadvertently found the house on Onondaga Road in a different zip code…in the pitch black darkness no less! 2) There were live roaches in the lighting fixtures. 3) There was a composting bin on the countertop filled with recently discarded food, which attracted ants. 4) While the kitchen was outfitted with all the necessary accoutrements to cook all our meals, the dishes in the cabinets were dirty and it looked like roach droppings on the silverware. All-in-all, it was just gross. We stayed five of our six nights because the Vineyard is amazing, but hastily gathered up my family and lifer last night because I discovered, while trying to find the root cause of the illness were were experiencing in the house, large deposits of black, grey and even orange mold throughout the house. Totally disgusting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely home in MV

Lovely home in a secluded area of MV. We had three generations and it was great for all. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio in the mornings and evenings. A good place to rest after a day of activity. Was very clean and all amenities in working order. The beach supplies - chairs, umbrellas - were a welcome bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Howard B.

Nice but Big but

No one on island to help us...crazy!

6/10 Okay

Andrea H.

Liked: Check-in

I think “Island Sanctuary” might be an overstatement, but it was passable. Clean enough.

I feel like it was a lot to ask for the bare minimum, but it was fine. Clean enough. Certainly out-dated and the window air conditioning units were really load and old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Leonidas R.

Perfect home!!!!

Great home for families. We are a family of 7 and the house was perfect! Great location, well equipped, very clean. Surely will come back!

10/10 Excellent

Lie S.

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

Relaxed vacation

The property manager was responsive. The towels are clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tshon C.

Great

Property is as described and what photos show. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Raja D.

It's good

Clean and peaceful area.. only fireplace is missing

6/10 Okay

Ross B.

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

Property condition and Ammenities

Overall, this is a nice place to stay while in MV. Like a lot of "Managed" properties however this one suffers from wear. Screen door material ripped, floors need to be refinished, furniture had needed some repair, vertical blinds kept falling off, microwave handle broken etc, however the biggest condition item was easier to fix: Clean this house better. Stove vents loaded with grease as well as cabinets. Remove Stove and Refrigerator and clean the accumulated dirt and food. Overall, we would return expecially if the house were cleaned. Suited us perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T., West Yarmouth, Ma

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

Beautiful private home

We loved it so much we want to rent next year. Very warm and cozy. Our Grandchildren had the best time. We picked a perfect home for our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Emma C.

Solid stay for a weekend

Ample space in the house for all of us. Furniture was great, deck was great. I definitely wish there was more dish ware in the house, I found it difficult to cook at times. And the bathroom upstairs could use an update. But otherwise, great stay, and full a/c was AMAZING.

10/10 Excellent

Hakima C.

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

Great accommodations for a family with a pet

This property had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. My family and I were extremely pleased and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Heinrich S.

Loved this house

We came to visit for my cousins wedding weekend. With 6 people in our party it was a perfect fit. The house was spotless, and spacious. We really enjoyed having this space to enjoy during our time together, would definitely come back! The only reason I didn't give five stars was the bed was not very comfortable, other than that great experience!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean, good location.

Had just about everything we needed. Quiet at night. 10 minute drive from oak bluffs and vineyard haven downtown areas. Definitely need a car. Main bathroom is old and dingy but was clean. No complaints- would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Roy F.

A quiet comfortable place!

The house is wonderful! The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is lack of parking. The description of the property states parking for two cars. I have a full size truck and it barely fit buy its self. There is also a small tree growing into the side of the driveway. Watch your mirrors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adina K.

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

Clean and convenient

Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

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

Beautiful home for a great price

We loved our stay at Island Sanctuary. The reason we gave it a 4 out of 5 was due to ants in the kitchen. The rest of the house was quaint and perfect for our little family + pet get away. A/C, a nice back patio + outside shower, grill, a kitchen area, and TVs in most of the rooms. Plus it’s close to town/state beach/ ferry. We recommend having a vehicle to access this property but overall it was a great property for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

danielle c.

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

Loved it

I went for a family wedding and this places was perfect for our family’s needs. It was clean close to town and the beach. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Loved it

It was a cute little house and fit my family’s needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Great property

The property is very nice and as described in the listing. Comfortably sleeps 7. Very clean. It is a little outside of town but there were plenty of Uber/Lyfts to get us around. Used them to get around the whole island. ACs worked great. Loved the outdoor shower. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Great weekend

Great location on the island. House could use some updating and better lighting but overall, a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Thomas K.

Island Sanctuary Property

3 Bedrooms. 1.5 bath. Great outdoor shower. Nice back deck. Good location. House is dark inside. Needs better lighting. TV are too old. Limited channels. Downstairs & Up stairs. Clean. Few dollars on lights & up date TVs. Make this a much better location.
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10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Great Stay

House is wonderful and perfect for our stay. Deck and back yard were really great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

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