Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house
The house is a large family house in the Abels Hill community of Chilmark. The community shares use of a private south shore beach with beautiful Chilmark Pond for kayaking or canoeing, a tennis court, and access to miles of hiking trails.
The house has 6 bedrooms, and sleeps 13. 3 King sized beds, 1 Queen. 2 Doubles. One of the double bedrooms also has a twin. A large vaulted ceiling living/dining room looks out a glass wall over the 5 acre meadow with stone wall and organic vegetable garden that you can harvest from for your dinner or green smoothie! An exterior seating area on a deck w grill extends the living room and overlooks the meadow.
2 full bathrooms plus a powder room and outdoor shower with stained glass window!
A TV room and a music room, with electric piano, saxophone, bass, drum kit and drum machine are extra spaces for rainy days.
Its easy to walk to the beach and the pond from the house, which is across south road, just down the hill. To get to the beach you either use the Abel’s hill small boat which seats 4, our kayak (which seats 2), or wade across the shallow pond. Hiking trails for woodland running or hiking from Abels Hill take you to acres of magical preserved forests.
The house is simple, colorful and joyful.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Chilmark
Located in Chilmark, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Island Cove Miniature Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fulling Mill Brook Preserve and Chilmark Chocolates. The Grey Barn and Farm and Polly Hill Arboretum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
State Road - 9 min drive
Plane View - 13 min drive
Fella's Take Out - 10 min drive
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North Tisbury Farm & Market - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house?
As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house on May 12, 2026 start from $658, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to private beach from beautiful Abels Hill house located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Middle Road Sanctuary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wades Field and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve. The Yard and Chilmark Town Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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The house feels like a home - filled with personality, warmth, and comfort. Many cozy places to be - inside and out. Soft bedding and towels, good mattresses, a well stocked kitchen, and everything you might need for a beach vacation. Maryann is a very gracious host and we felt grateful to be there.
We loved Maryann's house. It is located in the south west part of the island near Menemsha and Gay Head. It was perfect for us since our plan was to hang out (plenty of space) and have a memorial by the cliffs. The description of the house matches de pictures. The rooms were very comfortable and there was plenty of space to hang out. We loved sitting in the porch, watching the birds (including wild turkeys!) and listening to the ocean. Very peaceful.
The kitchen was well equipped and it was very easy to find anything needed.
We highly recommend the experience!
Up Island Gem with Access to Beautiful Private Beach!
The home was perfect for our large group of 7 adults and 7 children. We had plenty of space to sprawl out, both indoors and out. All of the beds were comfortable and the large living area was the perfect space to lounge and play games after days in the beach. The property is secluded so we had no worries with our little ones in and out of the home exploring the grounds. They especially loved the daily visitors, deer and turkeys! The private neighborhood beach was absolutely gorgeous. It is a bit of a process getting there with small children and all their belongings, but completely worth it. Would be a breeze with just adults. Waves were a bit much for the kids one day but glad we went back to check it out later in the week. You need a vehicle given that the home is up island. But it’s fairly central, taking about 25 minutes to get to the major towns (OB, VH and Edgartown). Could be a bit far for those that want to be able to pop in and out of town but great for those that don’t mind being off the beaten path. All bedrooms (aside from the primary bedroom) have AC and were nice and cool for sleeping. The property is very “homey” decorated with funky art, lots of games, instruments, etc. making it feel lived in vs a sterile rental. Maryann answered all my questions prior to booking. Plan to return next summer and take advantage of that fabulous beach more next time!
My family and friends had a great weekend stay as we visited the island for a friend’s wedding very close by at the Allen Farm. The house was beautiful, very clean and set in a quiet, private location. We loved our long walk on the gorgeous beach just minutes from the house. My daughter’s two dogs enjoyed it as much as we did. We definitely would come back.
We needed a place to accommodate a few needs:1) enough beds/bedrooms for 9 adults (2 families 5+4) and bathrooms too. [With sheets, bath towels and extra toiletries if needed.]
2) close proximity to wedding venue. [Within 5 miles] 3) cooking/kitchen amenities. This home fulfilled them all and then some extras! Great livingroom/dining area, with sliding door leading to deck/patio, separate TV room, ping pong table, board games, bluetooth speakers, art supplies-drawing paper, pencils, pastels, paint. 4) access to walking paths and beach access.
Highly recommend stayong here and would definitely stay here again! Thank you for a Fabulous place(home away from home) to get together with famy from long distances (Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, New York and Connecticut!) Precious (priceless) memories made!!!!!😍💖
We went for our dear friends family wedding and the house was very accommodating and gracious. Our two little ones also felt at home because there were games for them to play. Clearly the host seems like a creative and fun person. A pleasure to be in this space.
We very much enjoyed our stay at the house in April 2021. The house was spacious and very private. Our kids loved the birdfeeder and the chickadees and turkeys that frequented it all day long. We enjoyed the outdoor ping pong table, walking to the Abels Hill Beach (though we got very muddy at the pond!), going to Lucy Vincent Beach, and the nearby tennis courts. We also explored other parts of the island. We had never traveled to the Vineyard for more than a day trip and we very much enjoyed what the island had to offer during the spring. Thank you for sharing your property!
We spent a long weekend at Finch Meadow and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The location was beautiful; we loved watching birds swoop in from over the meadow to the bird feeders and walking down to the beach at sunset. House was much bigger than the pictures show. Comfy beds a nice plus! One thing that could be a plus or a minus depending on your expectations is that it feels as if the owners just left--many personal belongings out, fridge full of food. It felt more like we were housesitting for friends while they were away. Overall, a lovely stay.
We had a great time. The house is beautiful and the property is stunning...enjoying the sunset from the outdoor terrace was a wonderful experience...we would like to come back in a warmer weather to enjoy the beach better...overall...a super 5 !!!
The house is a perfect getaway located on a quiet piece of property. Not far from anything but also far enough away that you can enjoy the feel of being tucked away.
excellent location with access to one of MVs most beautiful pond. The house is much more spacious than it looks in the pictures--great place to talk, cook , read, play ping pong--and feels happily lived in. Highly recommended. Chickens an additional plus
I think the owner left the house in a rush because of a COVID scare in her family so maybe it was not as spotless as one would expect, however, I'm OCD a little bit so that's that. The house is great, Tilly, the manager is wonderful and patient and nice, the chickens the littles one's were fabulous and the beach, once I got there I thought I was dead and lying on the shores of eternity.
What a perfect home for a group stay-- spacious and perfectly laid out for a shared experience, with a beautiful great room for sharing meals, games and moments. The layout of the home enhanced the interactions we shared, with an easy indoor/ outdoor and dining/relaxing flow. We didn't discover the local beach until the last day and what a shame that we waited because it was a most glorious beach (that we walked through a shallow river to find)! The vegetable garden was charming and added a nurtured family feel to the property, which was warm and welcoming overall.
The house was a great place for a family reunion and we had the best time.
The beach was beautiful and the house was perfect to visit with family. We danced and played cards in the great room. The owner was super nice. She let us check in early and check out a little later as we only were staying overnight - which was a huge help as there was 10 of us so we had to make 2 trips to the ferry to fit everyone.