Location: Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA (4 Miles from Edgartown Village on 3 Private Acres) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Library, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: House
After owning a Real Estate Firm on the Island for over 25 years and managing hundreds of rentals we really wanted to create and manage our home "the right way"! Having happy vacationers is our goal and having people fall in love with the Island is our joy! 90 percent of our bookings are repeat guests. For those who demand something a little nicer than the norm. This extremely well appointed ECO FRIENDLY main house (part of a compound) is now being offered for the 2012 Season.
Located just outside of the village of Edgartown in a private area where all homes have 3 to 11 acres of land, this house offers tremendous privacy and tranquility. This newly constructed home offers three bedrooms, each with its own bath, a state of the art kitchen, a large and open greatroom living/diningroom that opens to a large yet cozy covered porch overlooking a beautiful perennial garden and lawns.. There is also a second living room with fireplace and french doors opening to extensive gardens, a bluestone patio enclosed in classic vineyard stone walls, a private 6 person hot tub with views of the expansive 1 acre wildflower meadow that is in full bloom all summer.
If you are tired of searching the generic list of rental homes and want something a little nicer, this may be the house for you. This (main 3 br 3 bath) house can be rented alone or with the guest house( 2 br 2 bath) thus making it an accommodation with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths). Rates and details here are for the main house alone. Call for information on renting the whole compound.
On site there is also a heated in-ground mineral (not chlorine) pool set off in a common area (not to intrude upon the privacy of either the guest house or main house) which is for the exclusive use of the guests in both the main house and the guest house. Both homes are professionally decorated with original artwork, antiques and all new and comfortable furnishings. This is a very comfortable and child friendly home.
Casual Vineyard Style, exceptionally well-equipped, immaculate, perfect, well laid out living spaces, wonderful, peaceful and convenient location is what our guests say over and over again. We are equal distance to Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and West Tisbury. Away from summer traffic yet close to bike paths and villages. We are in an areas known as the Oyster Watch Midlands on the Center South side of the Island.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Commercial size upright tall washer and dryer
- Dryer : Commercial size upright tall washer and Dryer
- Linens Provided : Designer linens for beds, bath, beach and dinning
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace : 2nd livingroom enjoys fireplace with gas log.
- Beds
- King Bed : KING BED IN FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE WITH PRIVATE BATH
- Queen Bed : UPSTAIRS Master Suite with PRIVATE Bath
- Twin/Single Bed (5) : Guest Bedroom has two twins, one with a trundle sleeping 3 then in hallway reading nook is another trundle sleeping 2 more in twins making total twins in the house 5
- Convertible Bed : 2nd livingroom has pull out Queen bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Private 6 Person Hot tub overlooking 1 acre meadow of wildflowers and kitchen garden patio area
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Main Living room has large flat screen TV and BOTH Master have Flat Screen TV's as well.
- DVD
- Video Library
- Shared Pool : Solar Heated Mineral Pool is shared by all on the property. No Chlorine....So nice!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : We love to cook...kitchen gets all kinds of great reviews for it being so well equipped!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : If you love to cook...you will love this kitchen! If you hate to cook you will love to in this kitchen!
- Refrigerator : Side by Side Stainless
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Chef Service van be Arranged for you during your stay for an additional cost.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Two Bluestone patios for outdoor eating and gathering. Each one has fantastic gardens to look out on and a one acre meadow of wildflowers.
- Lanai : Enjoying sitting on bluestone patio that overlooks beautiful perennial gardens and a 2 acre meadow of wildflowers.
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Phone in Living Areas and each bedroom with unlimited free calling anywhere in the U.S.
- Free Long Distance (3)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- KAYAKS are available to reserve at no cost. 24 hour notice required.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : First Floor Master suite works for wheelchair access.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Just Main House $2500-$4750/wk (shared pool) Off Season
Just Main House $8000/wk (shared pool) High Season
Just Guest House $1500-5500 (shared pool) Off Season
Just Guest House $5500 High Season (shared pool)
As Private compound (Main House & Guest House) $4800/wk Off season
As Private compound (Main House &Guest House) $14,000/wk High season
Each house has its own Hot Tub, Patio's, Yard, Gardens and Driveways
PRICE VARIES DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH OF THE COMPOUND IS RENTED
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Not a Generic Rental Heated Pool, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Spectacular
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Edgartown
We chose this location to build our compound for several reasons. Our children who are now all grown were fortunate to have grown up on Martha's Vineyard. Now as adults they are scattered across the country. It has always been our hope that this compound will serve our now grown family as a place to always return to their beloved "Island" and gather for years to come with their now growing families. When our family does not use the house we rent it out in hopes to share all that is magical about the Island with others and thus in doing so help support the expenses of the house. We love how our home is equal distance to the 4 down Island towns yet we are away from the summer traffic that seems to plague the Island more and more each summer. We are in a location where you will always feel a cooling breeze off the Atlantic and when the surf is high you can hear the ocean. Sitting in a 6 acre meadow you will find sunshine and acres of wildflowers that change every day. It is a pretty amazing spot. Homes in our area all have from 3 to 24 acres of land so it is very beautiful and rural.
The Unique Benefits at this House
While you are at the house you will most likely see deer grazing in the meadows in the early morning or at dusk. Wild Turkeys and numerous other birds are to be found as well. Sunset and night time sky is a favorite of everyone who visits our property. Turn off all the houselights and sit in the hot tub for a night sky like you may have never seen before. The milky-way looks like you could just reach up and grab it.
900 Acres of Conservation Land with clearly the most popular Beach on the Island. Fresh Water Ponds back up to sand dunes with the Wild Atlantic on the other side. Something for everyone....gentle ponds for little ones and wild waves for the more adventuresome!
Katama is usually Very Crowded....Go to Long Point....same amazing Atlantic Ocean with 75% fewer people. Most known beach so everyone thinks it is the only South Shore Beach. Very Much a Tourist Beach
Owner's Map of Edgartown
We welcome you to our home on Martha's Vineyard. We hope that while you are with us you will consider this your home on the Island. Having happy vacationers is our goal and having people fall in love with the Island is our joy! We are retired but owned a Real Estate Firm on the Island for over 25 years. Our experience in the industry taught us how to do a rental home "the right way"! Many of our guests come back year after year and often joke when they first arrive at how happy they are to be home! It is our goal to make your vacation all you had hoped for. Vacations are important for families these days. We all work very long hours and at a faster and faster pace. When it is time for vacation it should be just that...vacation...not a problem house that needs things fixed or replaced. We have gone to great lengths to make our home furnished and equipped to a very high level of comfort so you will not feel like you are in a "rental". From the bed linens to the original art work...AlClad pots and pans and a fantastically equipped kitchen....teak outdoor furniture and beautiful gardens to sit and enjoy...you won't be dissappointed.
Property Photos
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- Main House and Pool - Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard Rental
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- Wildflower Meadow in Spring - Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard Rental
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- Fantastic Kitchen, Granite Counters, Commercial Stove, outfitted for a Chef - Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard Rental
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- Large open work space open to Great Room and family activity.
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- Formal Livingroom with Piano and Office Arrmoire with printer for your computer
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- Master Quite First Floor KING Bed Window seat and Private Bath
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- Master Bath first Floor with Carrera Marble Shower and window seat.
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- Spacious Upstairs Master Suite with Window seat and Treadmill and Rowing Machine
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- Upstairs Master Bath
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- Mineral, Solar Heated Pool with Cabanna Full Bath Multiple sitting areas.
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- Extra Sleeping in Reading Nook...pull out trundle bed Sleeps 2
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- Childrens bedroom with pull out turndle...sleeps 3
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- Arial View of full compound.
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- 6 person private hot tub fenced for privacy with beautiful views of meadow
Traveler Reviews (17)
Winter Escape
Guest: Mary and Bruce
Date of Stay: 01/11/12
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
Life can sometimes get a little hectic so we decided to unplug for a week and escape to Martha's Vineyard. We looked for a while to find the perfect house and have to say we found it! The Island was amazing in the off season. The weather was unusually mild so we scored there too! Thank you to Karen and Paul for doing such an amazing job with your house. It was immaculate and even better than the photos. What a beautiful home in a great spot. PS LOVE YOUR HOT TUB UNDER THE STARS ART NIGHT
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Amazing and Beautiful....Thank You
Guest: Paul
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 12/29/11
A special thank you for all you have put into this amazing property. From the detail of the plantings and grounds to the beautiful art work in the house we just cannot say enough about the beautiful property. We looked for a long time to find a rental on Marthas Vineyard and have to say we found the perfect get away. If you like to spend time in the kitchen you will love this home. It has been created by a real family with endless love and care and is not just a "rental house". We will be back!
Owner response:Thanks for your kind words, So glad you enjoyed your stay. After being in Real Estate on the Island for over 25 years and managing hundreds of rentals we really wanted to do our home "the right way"! Having happy vacationers is our goal and having people fall in love with the Island is our joy! Most of our guests come back...many year after year. Hope to see you again soon!
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Thank YOU Karen and Paul
Guest: Billy, Tmira, Shelli and Daniella from Israel
Date of Stay: 10/10/10
Review Submitted: 12/29/11
We forgot there is a sound to the wind We forgot one can hear the silence The Sun looks warmer and the sky just Blue We loved your home It seems that every item in was created with love and appreciation for the good things in life! Thank You again
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Guest: Seth and Karen
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Date of Stay: 05/30/10
Review Submitted: 11/22/10
Clean, Comfortable, Well Equipped and a great location. Your home is beautiful, Thought we had a problem when the gas ran out of the BBQ. Guess I had rented too many homes that had no spare. Thank you for your kindness and immediate attention, We will recommend your home to friends.
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Guest: SUE AND HARV from Longbeach CA
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Date of Stay: 08/20/10
Review Submitted: 11/22/10
We discovered Oyster Watcha Meadow 9 years ago and have been coming back each year ever since. Some years we stay in the guest house, some the main house and once had another family join us and took both houses. We love the flexibility of the two houses and that it fits our group size each year. It is like a dream come true. The huge summer sky and constant breeze off the ocean are my favorite things about this amazing house. To me it is everything that is Martha's Vineyard. Karen and Paul have done an amazing job creating this little piece of heaven. Each year when I come back it is always a fresh and new as the first year and then some. They always upgrade and keep everything in brand new condition. It is also in an amazing location in that it not only sits in this beautiful 5 acre meadow but it is so central and close to town. Best is that even when the Island is sinking with tourists, once you are home you feel like you are the only ones on the whole Island. Thank you for each and every vacation we have shared at Oyster Watcha. Each year as we drive down the dirt road to the house our kids always say....there is no place like home....there is no place like home. It really is so much more than just a rental house.....each summer it really is home for us! We and the girls cannot thank you enough for all the memories we have of our stays at Jennie La. You guys are the best!
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Guest: Marilyn
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Date of Stay: 09/19/10
Review Submitted: 11/22/10
I found the Hannigan's Oyster Watcha Meadow by pure luck. Arriving in the fall after the busy summer folk had left was pure magic!. I walked beaches that were all mine, had no wait to get into all my favorite restaurants and shopped endless end of summer sales in all the boutiques in the villages. Best of all, however, I have to admit was the amazing property that Karen and Paul have created. It is pure and simply the most relaxing place you will ever find. Between the beautiful gardens, extensive lawns, patios and beautiful pool I had to really push myself to leave the property. The house is beautifully decorated and appointed to the 9's. Nothing is worn, torn or tired as you find in so many rentals. The kitchen is a cooks dream, the beds all comfortable, rooms loving appointed showing Karen's flair for decorating and her being an artist with a strong history of designing homes for herself and others. I have never been in such a comfortable and well laid out house before or with such a wonderful personality. The meadow was in full bloom with yellow wildflowers and the vegetable garden was begging for me to pick the last of fresh basil, tomatoes and squash all planted for the enjoyment of the owners but also the tenants. The Hannigans live in the caretakers cottage in the woods next door but totally made me feel like the house was mine while I was there. They were there if I needed them but other than that they left me alone. I would not have even known they were there if it were not for a call to reserve the Kayaks. They not only set them up but gave me great hints as to where to launch with wind conditions being what they were...something I never would have thought about! I could go on and on...but have already done so. Oyster Watcha Meadow is a piece of heaven. If you are considering homes on Martha's Vineyard. LOOK NO MORE>>>>>> I have already booked 2011 and plan to make it an annual retreat! Thank you Paul and Karen for sharing your beautiful compound. You guys are THE BEST!
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Guest: Marilyn
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Date of Stay: 09/19/10
Review Submitted: 11/22/10
I found the Hannigan's Oyster Watcha Meadow by pure luck. Arriving in the fall after the busy summer folk had left was pure magic!. I walked beaches that were all mine, had no wait to get into all my favorite restaurants and shopped endless end of summer sales in all the boutiques in the villages. Best of all, however, I have to admit was the amazing property that Karen and Paul have created. It is pure and simply the most relaxing place you will ever find. Between the beautiful gardens, extensive lawns, patios and beautiful pool I had to really push myself to leave the property. The house is beautifully decorated and appointed to the 9's. Nothing is worn, torn or tired as you find in so many rentals. The kitchen is a cooks dream, the beds all comfortable, rooms loving appointed showing Karen's flair for decorating and her being an artist with a strong history of designing homes for herself and others. I have never been in such a comfortable and well laid out house before or with such a wonderful personality. The meadow was in full bloom with yellow wildflowers and the vegetable garden was begging for me to pick the last of fresh basil, tomatoes and squash all planted for the enjoyment of the owners but also the tenants. The Hannigans live in the caretakers cottage in the woods next door but totally made me feel like the house was mine while I was there. They were there if I needed them but other than that they left me alone. I would not have even known they were there if it were not for a call to reserve the Kayaks. They not only set them up but gave me great hints as to where to launch with wind conditions being what they were...something I never would have thought about! I could go on and on...but have already done so. Oyster Watcha Meadow is a piece of heaven. If you are considering homes on Martha's Vineyard. LOOK NO MORE>>>>>> I have already booked 2011 and plan to make it an annual retreat! Thank you Paul and Karen for sharing your beautiful compound. You guys are THE BEST!
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Heaven Found
Guest: Phil and Laura
(LA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10
Review Submitted: 11/21/10
What an amazing surprise to rent what you think will be a dream home and truly find that it is! Location, Cleanliness, well maintained, well equipped, fantastic homeowners and on and on I could go. If you are looking for an amazing vacation in a home that is just perfect, look no more. We have rented this house more than once and will do so again and again. The owners, The Hannigans help you find the out of the way places so that you really can find the "off the beaten track" true gems of the Island. They have lived on the Island for over 25 years and know it like the back of their hand. We love them like family! Our family loves coming to their home and truly consider it our home away from home. Look No More.... a stay at Oyster Watcha Meadow is the only way to go when staying on Marthas Vineyard..... such a great location...close to everything yet away from summer traffic. It truly is a little piece of heaven on earth. When we finally buy land on the Island it will be the owner of this home that will design my new Vineyard home just as she did this amazing compound. She is amazing with an eye for detail that just will astound you! Treat yourself on your next visit to the Island and rent this amazing property.
Owner response:It makes us so happy that you had a great time on Island while staying in our home. We still laugh about your adventures out exploring. You really know how to enjoy life! Come back any time and when you do find that perfect piece of land I would love to work with you to design something tiny or tremendous. You know I love to design!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Kathy NYC
(NY, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/08/10
Review Submitted: 03/08/10
Sorry for the delayed review but our stay was really truly so special that I can still remember every detail! What a find this compound is! We rented only the main house but look forward to renting the whole compound out for our next big family get together. Although we had neighbors in the smaller house we hardly ever saw them and really felt we had total privacy. Its a beautifully appointed home set in a meadow with wild turkeys and butterflies bouncing around....it is picture perfect! This is not a generic house rental - very special and wonderfully maintained. The kitchen was a joy! open to the dining and living area it really made cooking a pleasure with the whole family. Not to mention the top of the line appliances and accessories - you wont find these in just any rental! And the hot tub and pool were such a hit! it was great to sit out in the hot tub and star gaze. The house also has a wonderful layout with plenty of space to have a private tranquil moment or be right in the middle of the family action. We also ended up with unexpected guests one nite from cape cod and easily accomodated them on the pullout in the second living room. I have been coming to the vineyard for years now and without a doubt this house is a definite find! A very special rental that felt like a home away from home....and was torture to leave. The owners are a joy to deal with and the spot they picked just perfect! The house is a down a dirt road that both the adults and kids got a kick out of riding their bikes on. Its a good bike ride to town...the path is just across the road once you come out the dirt path and we enjoyed riding to town versus driving. There is a great farmers market on the way to town that had the best fresh veggies! The house is also located away from all the crazy traffic and provided a great jumping off point for exploring upisland. I could go on and on but I must stop - I am putting myself into 34 Jennie Lane withdrawl :)
Owner response:Hi Kathy, Thanks so much for the more than kind words....we love having you on the Oyster Watcha Meadow! We love when guests really love the Island and want to get out and really enjoy this beautiful place we are so blessed to live! You are welcome back anytime......Starting to put 2011 garden on paper..it is our "winter entertainment"! Hopefully the dear will not feast as freely as they did this year! Again...we loved having you....Come back soon. Guest house is open all winter and the hot tub is up and running.. New Years Eve on MV can be pretty special.
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Guest: Bob and Sue
(Greenwich CT)
Date of Stay: 01/27/10
Review Submitted: 01/27/10
Thank you Karen and Paul for an amazing vacation in your amazing home. From our first contact via email to the return of our security deposit we were totally thrilled with all aspects of renting with you. We have been to Marthas Vineyard for 10 summers now and we must say your home is by far the most spectacular home we have ever rented. Your attention to detail and understanding what our every need might be really makes staying at your home special. We loved the mineral pool It was our fist time using a non chlorine pool and now we are totally spoiled. Our favorite beach was LONG POINT...thank you so much for the suggestion. After we found it we never went to another beach. We will be back in 2010. Thanks again for the best vacation ever! Bob and Sue CT
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