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Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center

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Exterior
Living room
Family room
Family room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81970 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center

The 'Anchor Inn' on Carole Avenue is the perfect spot for your family to relax and enjoy the Vineyard! The home is a 4 bedroom, 1970 sq ft garrison, less than 2 blocks from the Lagoon and 1.2 miles to Oak Bluffs center. A bike path that takes you to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven is right at the end of the street! It takes just a few minutes to drive or bike to beaches and shops/restaurants in Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven. Farm Neck Golf Club is 1.5 miles away. Edgartown is 15 minutes away by car.

The Lagoon is the perfect spot for kids to play in the warm, calm ocean water and beautiful sunsets are an added bonus. The house also comes with a deep water mooring to use in the Lagoon that would hold a 22 foot boat.

The first floor has a large family room, a separate living room, dining room, kitchen and utility room with a washer and dryer.

There are sliding glass doors from the family room to a deck with seating for outdoor dining, a grill and an outdoor shower.

The kitchen is bright and well equipped for cooking. It has a refrigerator, electric stove, microwave and dishwasher.

The 4 bedrooms are located upstairs.
The largest bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bed (12x16ft).
The second bedroom has 2 twin beds (10x13ft).
The third bedroom has 2 twin beds (11x12ft).
The fourth has a double bed ((8x10ft).

The home has 2 bathrooms: one full bathroom upstairs with a tub/shower and one full bathroom downstairs with a shower.

The house is partially air conditioned (with A/C units in the family room and all bedrooms).

The house has wifi and a TV connected to the internet.

The home is available to book from Saturday to Saturday.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters need to supply their own linens and towels. Rentals are available at takemmylinenrental or marthaslinenrental

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0122722210

About the area

Oak Bluffs

Oak Bluffs is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Inkwell Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Flying Horses Carousel and Island Cove Adventures. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Oak Bluffs, MA

What's nearby

  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Circuit Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barn Bowl & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Offshore Ale Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Dog Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portuguese-American Club - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center on 23 May 2026 start from £340, 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 at Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious family house, short walk to the Lagoon & close to Oak Bluffs center located?

This family-friendly Oak Bluffs holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oak Bluffs Public Library, Circuit Avenue and Martha's Vineyard Hospital. Martha's Vineyard Hospital Development and Oak Bluffs Harbor are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! I will add photos soon. Phone screen broke on last day. Wonderful stay! Loved the board games and the shed toys :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The home met our needs. Very clean and close to town
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ayanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and responsive hosts

The house was very clean and spacious. Amy was very responsive to my requests and flexible with some specific requests I had. The location was perfect for traveling to my events in Oak Bluffs and around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MV2023 vacation

Although the house is a bit rustic, it was very comfortable and addressed all of our needs. The owner was very responsive when needed to be contacted. I would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Anchor Inn with a group of 4 adults, 2 kids, 1 toddler, and an infant, and the space worked perfectly for us. The largest bedroom had a queen and a twin bed, two similar-sized rooms each had 2 twins, and there was a smaller room with a full-size bed. While the full bed felt a little tight for 2 adults, the overall layout was very comfortable and never felt crowded.The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed, making it easy to prepare breakfast and family dinners. We enjoyed meals both inside at the dining table and outside on the deck.The location was excellent—a quick 3-minute walk to a small beach/lagoon, less than a 10-minute drive to Circuit Ave in Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven, and with convenient access to roads leading to Aquinnah and Edgartown.Overall, the house was clean, well-maintained, and ideally situated. It offered plenty of space for our group and made for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

comfy home

the home was comfy for us and was everything we needed the only down fall was the water when showering was only luke warm. great location and we wish the weather was nicer so we could have used the back deck!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Sorry about the hot water temp. Usually the hot is hot so will check that out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation in August 2019 at this OB Home. .

We stayed in this home in August 2019 with our little family of 6. There is plenty of room with 4 air conditioned bedrooms upstairs. Enjoyed the outdoor deck area and being able to wash off with outdoor shower after a day at the beach. The home’s location is centrally located to OB’s main attractions as well as vineyard haven and Edgartown, not to mention seeing the susnset in the lagoon near the house. Owners are great to work with, quick responding to any questions we had.
Verified

8/10 Good

Franklin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, house has all you need

Ted was excellent with communicating with us, the house was comfortable and has a nice large family room that is a good separate space for kids to hang out. The neighborhood is nice, the short walk to the lagoon is a definite bonus. The only issue we had is the furniture is aging and could be updated. The dining room furniture in particular and the beds could be updated. But those things were pretty insignificant and are reflected in the fair price for a 4br home on the island. We had a great week and the location was very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2024
Our Anchor Inn is a second generation family home and we pride ourselves with upkeep of the house and response to the renter. We appreciate your feedback and have made updates to ensure the dining room furniture and bedrooms are comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Onkar S.

Affordable Stay in MV

I would rate this house a 3.5 out of 5, since there are no half stars I rounded up to a 4. Although this was not my first pick for a house on Martha's Vineyard, this house is very affordable for a trip to the island. My friends and I spent most of our time outdoors exploring the island and stayed indoors during the evenings to relax. The house is between two towns and close to a few bus stops for traveling. Kitchen comes equipped with cooking instruments, utensils, plates, and cups so we were able to cook a few meals. The family room is a very comfortable setting that fits many people, has a large TV, and table to play board games on. I took off one and a half stars only because the bedrooms and beds are small and we had a bug problem one of the nights. But for the price you're paying it is reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Our family home is located in the quiet “Lagoon” area of Oak Bluffs. We are about a 1.2 mile walk to the center of Oak Bluffs. It is near a bus route but is best to have a car to fully explore the large island of Martha’s Vineyard. The house is right around the corner from the Lagoon that is a 3 mile long body of water that separates Oak Bluffs from Vineyard Haven. It highly recommended to explore along its shore, especially toward the bridge where there is a fun estuary with Osprey. Kayaks are available to rent on the Vineyard Haven side. We keep a very clean home. I spoke with the renter about the “bug problem” which he said were a few mosquitoes in one of the bed room the first night. I suspect these may have entered the house when they left doors open loading the house. There was no problem after the first night. We try to maintain communication with the renter. We send a personal email before arrival, have a guide on the house for the renter, and supply a copy of a weekly paper with a basket of various activities on the island. We encourage calls with any questions or for advice. In fact, I had spoken with the renter twice during their 3 day stay.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

The house was fine.

I looked for a house that could hold me, my cousin, her immediate family of 4 and a couple of other close friends and this house fit the bill. It is noted as Oak Bluffs but really it is East Falmouth. While there were enough bedrooms each one is small and they are tightly packed together on the second floor. That turned out to be good because there was a bad odor coming from the family room on the first floor. I couldn't comfortably sit in there at all. We lost hot water after two people showered on the first day, but luckily the owner got a plumber over quickly and it was fixed. Smoke alarm started to beep and light went out in bathroom during stay as well. Overall my big complaint is that although the home is clearly managed by sons in a relatively big family, money for the simplest new things or repairs hasn't been spent. Everything is at least 30 years old, with the exception of the refrigerator which seemed close to 20 years old. It made the stay clunky and everyone felt a little dirty, even with clean sheets and towels from the service provider on the island. Backyard does not get great light and no comfy seating. As we all decided, I would say the house is fine. But for the price we paid for a week I think they could spend a little money to make it much more comfortable for their guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Our Anchor Inn is a second generation family home that is lightly used by the family. It is indeed located in Oak Bluffs in the Lagoon section of town as depicted on the map. The pictures do show each of the bedrooms. We rent it a few weeks a year to help defray costs and update the house. We pride ourselves with upkeep of the house and response to the renter. With this large group that rented the house, we allowed early check in and late check out to accommodate their boat schedule. Responses to unforeseen issues (water heater thermostat replacement, light bulb replacement and smoke alarm battery replacement) were very prompt. The back yard does have shade but after a day at the beach this is welcomed by most especially when reading on the hammock. We constantly update the house with new furniture and replace appliances. This winter we plan a new kitchen floor, microwave, upstairs shower surround and painting of a couple of rooms
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great homeowner

Everything was perfect! Recommend highly.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!! Two weeks

My family and i had a great time on vacation and the house was terrific. It was very clean and had Everything that we needed to cook and support the family. I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Basic older home with all one would need minus towels and sheets.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernadette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a great home to stay with family. The location is excellent.

It was very easy and I was in communication with the owner. Very nice and thoughtful person.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Wonderful place for a large family nice location comfy house Nice space for everyone‼️‼️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anchor Inn in Oak Bluffs

Ted was a pleasure to rent from. The house had more than enough room for our blended family of 7. Very functional. Thoroughly enjoyed this rental and planning to rent from Ted again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer family escape

Home is spacious both inside and out. Location is close to plenty of attractions. This was a return stay as we enjoyed the property previously as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large house, central location - great for families

The house was spacious for 2 families of 4 (kids age range 9-17). The location is right between OB and VH so easy to either - although we preferred VH as it’s less crowded. We brought 2 cars and there was parking for both. Large family room to watch movies or play games. Large grill for cooking dinner for everyone. Great backyard to play bocce or washer toss (we brought). Ted was a great host - checked in to make sure e Ruth it was ok and was available via phone/text for questions. I would look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home close to everything

Spacious home. Close to oak bluffs and vineyard haven Short walk to lagoon pond Ideal for families
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chitiz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location clean property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Looking forward to coming back next year! The kids really enjoyed the quiet street and the sunset at the lagoon nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach getaway

We enjoyed our stay at The Anchor Inn. There is plenty of room for a family of four to spread out. It’s a quick walk to a quaint spot on the lagoon and a quick drive to many great activities on the island. We ate many meals on the deck and took full advantage of the outdoor shower. Ted is very responsive and easy to work with. I highly recommend The Anchor Inn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

Our large party had plenty of space to hang out and the location can’t be beat! The neighborhood was great for the kids to ride bikes and use chalk in the street and the layout of the home was comfortable for kids, teens, and adults alike. Ted checked in with us a couple times during the week which was thoughtful and caring. We had no issues with the process or the property; exactly as listed and expected. We will definitely consider the Anchor Inn for our future visits!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lyne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host

Ted is an incredible host. He provides all the information you need and responds within minutes. I went with my family of 6 and we loved stying here. The house is super spacious and really close to town. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice space. Convenient location

We enjoyed our stay. Good indoor and outdoor spaces.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen C.

Comfortable, large home convenient to Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven

Our group of painters stayed at this very nice home right near the Lagoon in Oak Bluffs. There are 4 comfortable bedrooms with really comfy beds, a full bath upstairs and downstairs, a large, very well equipped kitchen, large dining table, wonderful living room with tv and fireplace, and a big family room adjacent. Also a big back porch and outdoor shower. It's in a residential area, so it's quiet in the evenings, yet very close to both Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven downtowns. The house was immaculate and fully equipped. It had EVERYTHING we needed to prepare our group breakfasts and evening critique sessions. For linens and towels we used Martha's Linens and we were very happy with the fresh white sheets and fluffy towels. Convenient and easy to arrange. The host, Ted, was so helpful, responsive and pleasant. Really couldn't ask for more. It had a wonderful time and wouldn't hesitate to rent this house again! Thanks Ted!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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