Location: Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
Accommodations: Cottage, 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 9)
This Cape is a classic Aquinnah (formerly Gay Head) beach house with gorgeous view of the Vineyard Sound and Elizabeth Islands from three of its four bedrooms. Wraparound deck furnished with Adirondack chairs faces Sound and Menemsha Bight. 150-yard path to private beach access with gentle waves and sandbar, perfect for tots. Steps to Dog Fish bar fishing. Two bedrooms downstairs with queen beds. Two bedrooms upstairs (one queen, two twins). Max sleep up to 9. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, high-speed wireless cable internet, iMac computer, cable TV, LCD HDTV, wood stove. Share private driveway with one family. Outdoor shower in addition to full bath. Minutes to Philbin Beach, the wavy alternative to our private beach - one of the best ocean beaches on the east coast. Famous Gay Head Cliffs are one mile up the road. Perfect for jogging and bicycling. Chilmark, with its wonderful fish markets, a restaurant, groceries, and a surprisingly well-stocked library, is minutes away by bike-ferry.
This cozy 4 bdrm. family beach home was built in 1963 and is a classic up-island Cape beach house. Walking distance to the Gay Head cliffs and Dogfish Bar make it a dream come true for the serious angler. Sleeps up to 9 (only one bath). The house is about 400 yards from the Sound, with a private beach shared by only a few other families. This is a rare opportunity for those seeking the classic up-island Vineyard experience! A paradise for kids. Cable HDTV upstairs and downstairs with DVD players: /Wi-Fi throughout/17' iMac computer equipped with all the usual Mac software, and Microsoft Word --- so leave your laptop at home!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Sailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jul 01-Jul 31 .. $2500/week (1 week min) .. $ 9,000/month
Aug 01-Aug 31 .. $3000/week (1 week min) .. $11,500/month
Sep 01-Oct 30 .. $1700/week (1 week min) .. $ 6,000/month
Additional cleaning fee of $200 for propane and wood stove clean out
Cleaning: $100
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- As seen from driveway . . . - Aquinnah Beachfront Cottage
- Living room as you enter from wrap-around deck... - Aquinnah Beachfront Cottage
- This bank of windows looks to the Sound - Aquinnah Beachfront Cottage
- Another angle / Master Bedroom dwnstrs
- Our private beach is shared with about 4 families
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #253414
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