Historic Property Center of Oak Bluffs Marthas Vineyard Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 38273

Facade of the Historic Arcade Building

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Location: Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA (5 minute walk from Oak Bluffs ferry terminal and beach)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)

This Marthas Vineyard rental is a designated National Historic Landmark Property. Ideal location for visitors who want to be in the middle of the most active, multi-cultural, fun town on Marthas Vineyard. Step outside your door for breakfast or ice cream or pick up groceries across the street. Sip coffee on your porch. Stroll to the lifeguard ocean beach in three minutes.

Three apartments are available in this historic building right in the heart of the town of Oak Bluffs, Marthas Vineyard. Two apartments have Ocean views. Each apartment has its own private deck or porch with some of the best views in town.

Restaurants, shopping, movie theatres, game room, historic carousel, bicycle rentals, charming gingerbread cottages are all at your doorstep. Island ferry, and shuttle bus to other Island towns within a three to five minute walk. Superb in-town location. Ideal for friends, couples, and families with children or teenagers.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: In Bedrooms
  • Linens Provided: Sheets and Towels and Beach Towels are included for Free.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: On 2nd floor
  • Double Bed: On 2nd floor and 3rd Floor
  • Twin/Single Bed (2) : 1 Twin on 2nd floor and 3 Twins on 3rd floor
  • Convertible Bed: In Living Room
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Multiple Free Premium Movie Channels, Sports, Disney
  • DVD
  • VCR
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Ocean View: Top Floor has 360 degree views including the ocean. 2nd Floor has a view from the Porch.
  • Water View: Top Floor has great water views. Second Floor has limited water view from porch.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): High Speed Free Wireless Internet Available
• Other Amenities
  • Digital Cable TV with DVD/VCR; Premium movie and sports channels; Free wireless internet; Toaster; Blender; Coffee maker; Gas grill; Full Bath with Tub, Linens Included, Apartment has 1 Queen or Double Bed, Two or Three Twin Beds, & a Sleeper Couch, AC in bedrooms;Fans in Every Room, Private Deck or Porch with Table & Chairs
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Small, adult, well behaved pets are possible.
  • Kid Friendly: Location is a short walk to beach, historic carousel, and lifeguard beach.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Porch and deck available for smoking.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Lifeguard Beach, Bicycle Path, Ice Cream Parlors, Game Room, Historic Carousel, Parks, Churches, Historic Tabernacle Concerts

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2009 SEASON RATES:  May 02 - June 5 ... $795/week
Jun 6 - Jun 19 ... $925/week
June 20 - June 26 ... $1195/week; Penthouse ... $1295/week
June 27 - Sept 5 ... $1395/week; Penthouse ... $1495/week
Sept 6 - Sept 12 ... $925/week
Sept 13 - Oct 13 ... $795/week
May, Jun, Sep, Oct ... $395/selected weekends, Memorial Weeknd $520

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/07/09
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  Brooke Wire , Somerville, MA
  • The Historic Arcade is one the best places to stay in Martha's Vineyard. I've been renting unit #1 for the past 4 summers and have always had a terrfic stay, the people watching from the balcony is amazing! The apartment couldn't be closer to all the amenties of Oak Bluffs, everything is steps away. The place is taken care of with great love and I love seeing all the new updates that are added each year. Looking foward to next year!
• 07/12/09
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  • This is our 5th year staying in Oak Bluffs and 31 Circuit ave. We continue to choose this location and apartment due to the convenience of the location and exceptional amenities this apartment has to offer. You really never have to walk far whether the beach, groceries & shopping is your destination it’s all centrally located. Look forward to another year
• 06/17/09
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  • his two-bedroom apartment is located in the heart of Oak Bluffs, just a short walk from the ferry terminal and beach and only steps from the Tabernacle and cottage community. The apartment is spacious, immaculate, and fully equipped for a vacation stay. A full second-story covered porch allows for unlimited "people watching". If you can tolerate the street noise, and occasional music from downstairs, this is the perfect location to enjoy Oak Bluffs and Martha's Vineyard.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Just clarifying that the guest is referring to Unit #1 on the second floor which is closest to the street with one of the best "people watching" spots in town. Other units have less street sounds.
• 06/12/09
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  • Great condo in a great location with easy access to restaurants, grocery store, beach, shopping. Clean apartment and well kept. The owner is easily reach by phone if there are any issues or a question regarding check in/out time. There is no need for a car- the Vineyard busses are just a couple minute walk away. Sharkys restaurant that is just below the condo has great mexican food.
• 06/08/09
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  • Charming bright loft apartment with two (!) private porches and windows with sea view. The living room is lovely, flooded with light, with a high ceiling - somehow this doesn't come across on the picture very well, but trust me. The main bedroom is light and cosy & lovely; everything well taken care of and well-equipped. Great shower; nice, clean, fully-equipped kitchen. The second bedroom is a loft which our kids loved - but neither the loft nor the porches would work for small children, say 5 or under). The house is a historic building with a lot of character - watch out for the amazing staircase in the entrance hall!; The building is right on the historic main street, and you can sit on the porch and watch people in the street below. On the other hand, the bedroom and main porch face onto the quiet gingerbread houses framed by trees, so it all feels terribly idyllic to the city dweller.... Great for families - sandy beaches with magic shells ready for the picking a 5 minute walk away; the Flying Horse Caroussel ditto; lots of green space where even small children can roam freely 2 mins. away. Plenty of eateries and enough good ice cream places to try a new one every day. We were charmed and completely won over. The kids wanted to move in permanently, and so did we, actually.
• 05/23/09
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  , East Bridgewater MA
  • Just recently spent a great weekend on Oak Bluffs at the Arcade building in apt #1. Thanks Larry for getting the unit ready for our stay. Everything was clean and neat and the unit was very spacious and comfortable. You couldn't ask for a better in-town location in OB. We will definately be back. Thanks again Larry for a pleasant and hassle free vacation.
• 10/20/08
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  Adrienne , Wilmington, DE
  • Larry, Just wanted to let you know we had a great time in your unit during our stay in September. We LOVED the huge deck facing the street and the central location of the house(right in the middle of the action). We came over on the ferry and relied on public transit system. Totally easy - no car required! As for the unit, it was perfect. Very obvious that the building is well cared for; it was immaculate from the foyer all the way to the very back of the cabinets! One word of advice for future renters: since unit 1 is kind of above Sharky's(YUM!), a little noise can be heard at night. Easily remedied by running the fan on the AC unit. We slept like rocks after figuring that out. Again, thanks for the great weekend - we couldn't have asked for better accommodations and look forward to coming back next year!
• 10/02/08
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  Thistle Cousin's , Abington, MA
  • This is our second year year staying in Unit #3 and as always it was a great weekend! Thanks Larry!
• 09/12/08
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  three hep cats in nyc ,
  • The penthouse was a very groovy pad for this trio. It was quite obvious even to the most non-discerning eye that you had taken great pains to take excellent care of it. It had been noticeably modernized, beautifully maintained, and kept very clean. Larry, this was hands down the best family vacation we have ever had, even better than that in Bora Bora! We felt right at home because of all the creature comforts and all the conveniences available to us right at our fingertips. The convenience of a grocery store directly across the street was unequivocally invaluable since cooking for our toddler was a necessity as restaurant food did not always appeal to her developing palate. Conveniences extended to knowing we could satisfy our very late night munchies with great Mexican food from downstairs, to not having to rent a car every day due to easy accessibility of the very reliable VTA buses, to all the unexpected bathroom amenities, to the beds being very comfortable, matching the very comfort of the whole apartment and its location and environs. This list is as bottomless as Linda Jean’s Restaurant’s bottomless coffee, so I’ll have to stop now! The serene sunrise reflecting off the calm, cool waters every morning was the icing on this swell cake. Thank you so much for your generous hospitality!
• 09/04/08
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  monika , Newark, DE
  • We stayed in unit #3 in July and had a great time. The unit had supplied so many more things than expected. Great location for kids. Always something to do...Lots of restaurants close and a market across the street. Coming back for 2 weeks in 09.

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