The Captain Morse House from across Morse Street - Harbor is to the right
Location: Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA (In Town with Water Views of Harbor from North Water Street) View Map
Accommodations: House, 11 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 7 Baths (Sleeps 21-23)
Keywords: House, in town, edgartown, vacation rental, wedding, reunion, meeting, corporate, retreat
The Captain Morse House, at the corner of Morse and North Water streets, is one of Edgartown's finest homes. This exquisitely detailed home is perfect for your dream vineyard vacation.
The home features eleven bedrooms and seven baths on three floors, a formal living room and dining room, two family room/game rooms, and two new gourmet kitchens all tastefully decorated with period furnishings and artwork. The home has new central air-conditioning, heat and hot water systems and appliances.
Outside on the North Water side facing the water are two spacious porches with partial water views of Edgartown Harbor. There is a large dock at the end of Morse Street that you can walk out on. Our backyard is one of the most spacious and safe in town and features a bricked patio with seating for ten with a barbecue, croquet and an outdoor shower. There is off street parking for three to four cars. Current accommodations are for up to 23 people in 18 beds.
We are committed to doing whatever we can to make your stay in our family home on Martha's Vineyard a special one. We think that our house is the best in town and offers any visitor a truly unique and authentic island experience. Judging from our sellouts during our first two years on the market our guests agree.
You can see more detailed information on The Captain Morse House at our website.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 4 separate thermostats
- Linens Provided
- Elevator : Manual
- Washer : Two new 2012 LG Steam Washers and one Maytag
- Dryer : Two new 2012 LG Steam Dryers and one Maytag
- Off Street Parking : room for four cars of moderate size.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed : This is a really good convertible with a 4" thick air mattress on top of a 4" padded mattress.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Gourmet appliances, granite counter tops fully equipped.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Yes and lots of them.
- Refrigerator : LG and Maytag
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : Kitchenaid
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Yes - inquire
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas BBQ with rotisserie
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Water View : From the first floor porch
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outside Shower, Lawn Games, Croquet, Bicycles, Books. Computer, printer, Answer Machine and fax machine.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Skateboarding, Ice Hockey
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Multiple weeks and months are available - please ask.
April 2012: $5,950/week May - June 10th $6,950/week Special for May 20-29 $7.5k
June 10-17 $8,950 June 17-24 $9,950 June 24-31 $12,500
July Weeks: $13,500 2012 - July 4th week is $14,500 Monthly Rate July 1 to 29 $49k
August:$16,000 Monthly Rate July 29 to Aug 26 $59k
Sept. - Oct 14: $6,950/week Oct 14- Dec 23: $5,950/week.
Thanks, Christmas & New Years weeks: $6,950
See our website for up to date rates and availability
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Large Deluxe Captains House Vacation Home in Edgartown
Year Purchased: 1955
Why the Owner Chose Edgartown
This is the house where I spent my summers. Back in 1955 my parents purchased what was perhaps the best home in Edgartown and then restored it as a summer vacation home.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The biggest benefit is that you are right up from the water and close to downtown without being in the crowds of summer visitors. I love walking down Morse Street to the boatyard each morning and evening to see what's happening on the waterfront and to talk to the boaters and fisherman.
The restaurants and shops are all an easy walk away but it is the waterfront that is the best part of living at the Captain Morse House. After all - it is a whaling Captain's home
Owner's Map of Edgartown
I grew up in the home you are viewing and spent my summers there until I graduated from Tufts University in 1977. This home was purchased by my father the year I was born and was used by him and my mother until 2008.
Prior to managing this property I owned and ran Island Sports from 1974 until 2007 with my wife Nancy,
It is quite a home and I am proud to be able to share it with you.
Property Photos
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- The Captain Morse House from across Morse Street - Harbor is to the right - Edgartown Vacation House with Patio and Large Backyard
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- Front Living Room just off of the front porch - game room is to left - Edgartown Vacation House with Patio and Large Backyard
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- New front kitchen for 2009 - there is also another kitchen to the right - Edgartown Vacation House with Patio and Large Backyard
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- Master bedroom with door opening to the 2nd floor porch overlooking North Water
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- Family/Game room re-done for 2009
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- Front room with access to the upstairs porch
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- Queen bedroom on the second floor
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- The Middle Bedroom on the second floor - extra long twins or a King size bed
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- 2nd floor garden view bedroom
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- One of 3 3rd floor bedrooms - there is also a front room with 2 single beds.
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- Spacious patio with grill, outdoor shower and shed for bikes and toys
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- Enormous back yard
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- The Captain Morse House from North Water Street
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- Tent in the backyard - yard is 31' wide by 71' long
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- Front Porch looking down North Water Street
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- From front door looking down Morse Street to the water and public Edgartown Dock
Traveler Reviews (1)
Perfect for Bride's Family
Guest: Mary G.
(Hoffman Estates, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 09/19/10
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
The bride's family stayed in this home for the week berfore the wedding and it was perfect. We ranged in age from 7yrs. to 91yrs. old and had a wonderful time. The home was very roomy and had enough space that no one was bumping into each other and family members to were able to give the bride her space when needed. The bedrooms were all of good size and comfortable. The home was centerally located to all of the weeks wedding events and everyone was able to walk or bike all over and explore this side of the Island. We all were aware of the homes history which made our stay even more memorable and fun. The family members in the home were from Massachuttes, Minnesota, Florida, Illinois and Arizona and it was great to have time to reconnect and catch up on all things good. Thank you.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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