The Doll House: on East Chop's Crystal Lake and Vineyard Haven Harbor

Aerial view of the Doll House on East Chop Drive

The yard with the guest house in the background.

The boat house, which has water views from all four sides!

'The boat house' - where we almost always have dinner.

View of the kitchen from the living room

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Minimum stay:4-7 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets allowed:No
Wheel chair accessible:No

Exquisite cottage compound on Martha's Vineyard’s exclusive E. Chop Dr. directly on Crystal Lake and across from the ocean. For YouTube video: 'Tour of the Doll House' - please ask us. The sun rises over E. Chop Light and sets over W. Chop from a yard perfect for entertaining. Less than 2 miles from Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven restaurants, shopping, beaches & ferries. Fully appointed and totally remodeled eat-in kitchen with lovely lake views. Sunny living room with summer breezes and views of the ferries and sailboats on Vineyard Haven harbor. Living room with island charm, beach stone fireplace and exposed beams. Light and sunny master bedroom looks out onto the lake, as does the eat-in kitchen. The wrap-around porch has a fairly private sleeping area with sofa bed with views of the ocean. Charming guest house has two bedsrooms, a full bath and outdoor, mahogany shower with window with lake view. The little 'boat house' with 360-degree water views has been converted to a delightful room for romantic meals or for quitet writing. Owner uses the property a lot.

Improvements & Repairs since 2008: Both a one-person and two-person kayak are available
Added Internet service with wireless access
Added Cable TV to guest house and wireless access point
New dining table and chairs
New couches and furniture in living room
Completely renovated main bathroom
Added baseboard heat for all bedrooms (spring and fall usage only)
Installed 3 new windows in master bedroom for complete water views
Added outdoor lighting for yard and outdoor shower
Installed new and larger hot water heater
Replaced windows in kitchen and bath
Installed new French doors in kitchen
Replaced most of roof

History of the Dollhouse - Part I: It turns out that 312 East Chop Drive is one of the more widely known homes on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s traditionally been called the “Dollhouse” or the “Tom Thumb House.” (Don't worry - it's a fully sized house - I'm 6' and don't remotely have a problem!) It’s actually quite famous. The story is that Sarah and Lucy Adams, two little people who were sisters and had a home in Oak Bluffs and Chilmark, lived here. They were in the Barnum and Bailey circus with Tom Thumb.

While they did not actually live at 312 East Chop Drive, the story is widely believed because tour buses used to stop outside the house and tell the passengers that it was so. Many people on the island believe the story. In fact, from what I’ve been able to learn, the people who actually lived there (it was in the same family for almost a century), used to get down on their knees on the outside porch and wave at the buses as if they were little people.

Property Type

Cottage

1400 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Suitability

Children Welcome

Non Smoking Only

Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7

Bedroom 1: 1 queen
View of E. Chop light and Crystal Lake...more less
Bedroom 2: 1 queen
In the guest house...more less
Bedroom 3: 1 queen
In the guest house...more less
Bedroom 4: 2 twin/ single, 1 sleep sofa /futon
Semi-private porch; full size sofa bed; looks out to Harbor...more less
The master bedroom in the main house is spacious with plenty of drawers and closet space. I has great views of the property and Crystal Lake with 4 windows. The guest house has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen and the other with 2 singles that can be pushed together if desired. The latter is equipped with an HDTV. The guest house also has great views of Crystal Lake and East Chop Light. A full-size sleep sofa on the porch is good for children or guests. Baseboard heating has been added to the three main bedrooms for spring and fall comfort. All bedrooms have strong wifi....more less

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower
Complete renovated in 2009; in main cottage...more less
Bathroom 2: toilet, shower
In guest house...more less
Bathroom 3: outdoor shower
Mahogany lighted shower with window for lake view...more less
Clean and comfortable. The bathroom in the main cottage completely renovated in 2009. The guest bathroom was completely renovated in 2013. Most people like to use the outdoor shower, which is especially nice because it's lighted, roomy, and has a large window with a great view of Crystal Lake...more less

Entertainment

CD Player
Books
Satellite / Cable

DVD Player
Games For Kids
Books For Adults

Games
Radio
Books For Kids
Television

Theme

Family

Away From It All

Attractions

Churches
Playground
Pond

Cinemas
Autumn Foliage
Winery Tours

Library
Bay/Sound
Forests
Restaurants

Leisure Activities

Bird Watching
Sight Seeing

Scenic Drives
Walking

Antiquing
Beachcombing
Horseback Riding

local services and businesses

Medical Services
Laundromat

Babysitter
Groceries

Massage Therapist
Hospital
ATM/Bank

Location Type

Waterfront

Near The Ocean

sports and adventure activities

Pier Fishing
Deepsea Fishing
Sailing
Sound/Bay Fishing
Golf
Wind-Surfing
Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling

Mountain Biking
Cycling
Hiking
Surf Fishing
Tennis
Fly Fishing
Water Skiing

Snorkeling
Jet Skiing
Fishing
Roller Blading
Swimming
Freshwater Fishing

Arrival Day

Sunday

Dining

Dining Area

General

Sofa Bed
Activities Guide
Telephone
Washing Machine
Parking On Street
Wireless Internet

Parking
Fireplace
Local Restaurant Guide
Local Activities Guide
Ceiling Fans
Parking Off Street

Alarm Clock
Living Room
Broadband Access
Internet
Local Maps
Iron & Board
Clothes Dryer

Kitchen

Blender
Pantry Items
Freezer
Dishes & Utensils
Refrigerator

Cooking Utensils
Microwave
Toaster
Lobster Pot
Dishwasher

Ice Maker
Oven
Stove
Coffee Maker
Stove

Outside

Outdoor Grill
Porch / Veranda

Lawn / Garden
Tennis

Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Kayak / Canoe

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars

Dates	Nightly	Weekly	Monthly *

Base Rate 7 night min stay		$4900	$18200
Discounts: 14 nights or more $650 nightly

High Season Aug 11 - Sep 2 7 night min stay		$5250

Fall Sep 3 - Oct 31 4 night min stay	$500	$3150
Discounts: 14 nights or more $400 nightly

* Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

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Year Purchased: 2007

About the owner: I'm Executive Director of the performance-arts nonprofit Passim in Harvard Square, which is a successor to the old Club 47, where Joan Baez and Bob Dylan got their start in the '60s. My educational background is in law and psychology and I was on the Harvard Faculty in psychology with a long career as a management consultant doing team-building, leadership development, competency modeling, and executive coaching. I live in Cambridge, Massachusetts and have three grown children.

Why the Owner Chose East Chop:
My girl friend and I found this property in 2012 and instantly fell in love with it. When you're in the backyard, you have amazing privacy and the feeling of being in the country, although you're less than two miles from the center of Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven. The drive to and from the Doll House is one of the prettiest on the island and it's one of the best walking areas, as well. The house exudes charm and is a true island home.

The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Privacy, charm, convenience to two of the major towns on the Vineyard, great sunrises over Telegraph Hill and sunsets over West Chop; home is completely updated. Great water views, both of the lake and the ocean.