Location: Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA (3 miles to town, 1 mile to Lambert's Cove Beach)
Accommodations: Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Located in secluded Lambert's Cove, this architecturally unique cottage sits directly on Flat Bottom Pond. The rustic 8.5 acre property has an "up-island" feel, yet is conveniently located three miles from the town center. It is surrounded by three large conservation areas with extensive walking trails. It has been completely updated, yet retains a whimsical and country feel.
The main house has 3 bedrooms (1 Queen, 2 Twin Extra-Long, and 2 Twin Beds), 2 full bathrooms, and an outdoor shower. Also available for an additional fee is a Writer's Studio located on the shore of the pond with a Queen bed, composting toilet, sink, and outdoor shower. A second cottage is available for no additional charge, but is a simple studio with a Queen bed and no plumbing or toilet facilities. Both studio cottages are located approximately 50 yards from the main house. A spacious "Activity Barn" is available this summer for the first time. It's particularly useful for children on rainy days.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Beach towels included.
- Wood Fireplace: Gorgeous beachstone fireplace built by Lew French is in the master bedroom.
- Wood Stove: The living room has a wonderful, very warm wood stove for cool New England nights. We cut down a tree or two in the Fall to stock the woodpile.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : Queen bed in master bedroom of main house. One queen bed in Writer's Studio. One queen bed in cottage.
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Two of the twin beds are extra-long for six-footers and can be easily pushed together to make them equivalent to a queen.
- Child Bed: There is also a small loft with a futon mattress in the second bedroom that is perfect for kids.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : TV's are located in the living room and in the activity barn. High speed Internet with Wireless network is also included.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen is very well stocked for those who enjoy cooking.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Extremely well stocked kitchen.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Terrific view overlooking Flat Bottom Pond. Teak dining table and chairs and multiple Adirondack chairs for lounging.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: It is actually a pond. Not amenable to swimming.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless network in the living room and deck. Also hard wired to the master bedroom.
- Other Amenities
- Activity Barn with ping-pong table, TV with cable, DVD.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Pets considered if well-behaved.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): The main house is predominantly on one floor. There is a single step up to the front door. Showers are in clawfoot tubs which have high walls.
- Kid Friendly: Activity Barn
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day-Jun 14 .. $2250/week.
Jun 15-Jun 21 ........ $2750/week.
Jun 22-Jul 12 ......... $3500/week.
Jul 13-Aug 30 ......... $3950/week.
Aug 31-Sep 06.........$3500/week.
Sep 07-Sep 13 ........ $2750/week.
Sep 14-Oct 05 ........ $2250/week.
Oct 05-Memorial Day .. $1500/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- View of Back of House which Faces Flat Bottom Pond - Martha's Vineyard Cottage Rental
- Master Bedroom with Windows Facing Pond - Martha's Vineyard Cottage Rental
- Beachstone Fireplace and Desk in Master Bedroom - Martha's Vineyard Cottage Rental
- Updated Country Kitchen
- The Living Room, looking toward the back deck
- The Writer's Studio, located directly on Flat Bottom Pond
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Emily O'Brien ,
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Hi Ben, We're sadly home from your magical house...[the door knobs! the hidden doors! the wisteria vine! the fireplace with a heart!] We had great weather and the yard looked amazing. The gardener did a great job trimming and everything looked lovely. The house was perfect for the dinner, candle light everywhere, no bugs, warm air and lots of love floating around. The next day the breeze was out of the south and we had a wonderful sail and wedding aboard the Shenandoah. Your house provided the needed respite from the craziness and a place for the family to be together. Thanks so much. I'll forward shots of the yard as soon as I download them. It was quite beautiful. Thanks again, everyone wants to return next year.
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Roger Law , London, England
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Erin McSweeney , Sacramento, CA
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Karen Houston , Middletown, RI
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Hi Ben, Thank you for sharing your home with us!! We had a wonderful vacation and hope to return next year!! Your home induces such relaxation and comfort with all the sounds of nature that "SLEEPY HOLLOW" is our choice for a name. Enjoy your summer. Thanks again.
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Ben: Greetings from Flat Bottom Pond! Our week has flown by. We have very much enjoyed our special time here on the island, and at this amazing house. It has been a great time of doing some things, and nothing...Highlights from our week have included watching the Gravity Races out at Aquinnah last weekend, coming across deer, wild turkey, osprey and other critters in our wanderings, finding stretches of beach and all the little nooks and crannies of this place. Your house has performed admirably--well equipped, comfortable, and a great place to start and end each day here. Before I gush on about it too much, allow me to ask if there is anything we can do/get before we head out first thing tomorrow? Our time here has also set us thinking. It appears we have been at least mildly bitten by the Island bug. Today we are going to browse a couple of places for sale! I'll keep you posted. If you have any pointers, let us know! We'll be in touch. Thanks again.
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Hi Ben, Just wanted to send you a message to say THANK YOU for letting us rent your most WONDERFUL home. We had just a most perfect weekend and it was a really great b-day gift for me. I could not have asked for it to have been more wonderful than it was!!!!!!!! What an incredible home and surrounding. The more we go to the island the more we fall in love with it. If you are still holding a "name the house" contest, I have many names to offer and suggest but would like to comment that it already is great as is and if it is to be named, it should be from you. The house has a real soulfulness. I think you should give it the name that you feel most connected to with it. Lastly, my very silly way of saying thanks: I wrote a Haiku for your home: shooting stars abound reflections of island peace on flat bottom pond Anyway, L. and I loved being there and hope we can stay again. Happy Thanksgiving! (sorry so lengthy a message!) P.S. We drank some of your vodka so we left you some of our sake.
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corey clifford , brookline ma
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Elizabeth Harmon , Brooklyn, NY