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Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach

Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach

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View from the water
southeast view
aerial
South view, front door
side porch

Overview of Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Oak Bluffs, MA
  • Popular LocationInkwell Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationOak Bluffs Ferry Terminal13 min walk
  • Popular LocationOak Bluffs Town Beach15 min walk
  • AirportVineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Pondview back

1 Queen Bed

Pondview front

1 Queen Bed

Pondview front 2

1 Double Bed

Yard and marsh view back

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

1st floor bath: indoor toilet, outdoor shower

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor: toilet, tub, tiled shower

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach

This lovely four-bedroom shingled Cape overlooks Farm Pond, Harthaven, and Nantucket Sound. It is a vintage cottage comfortable for up to 6 adults, 8 with children. Built in 1900, expanded and renovated in 2009, kitchen remodeled in 2017, central heat/air installed in 2019, porches added in 2022, it is located in historic Oak Bluffs, near the Victorian Camp Meeting gingerbread cottages, center of the long-standing Black community on Martha's Vineyard, and heart of the Vineyard's art district. Have the best of it all: walk to town, beach, nature trails, tennis, bike paths, Oak Bluffs ferry. Close to everything yet very quiet. Peaceful water views from almost every room with glorious, wide upstairs porch and spacious screened in porch off of the kitchen. Very open, light interior, lots of windows, skylights. House is very cozy and inviting.
Enjoy the living room with a custom Lew French beach stone fireplace (currently only candles allowed), a window seat, and comfortable seating. There's a small den with a desk, couch and TV, a dining room with table for 6 or 8 in a pinch, a kitchen with Bosch appliances and a table for 2. Laundry/powder room on first floor. Back screened-in porch with teak dining set for outdoor dinners or shady seating. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms (2 queens, 2 doubles ) with vaulted ceilings, and French doors that open to an upper deck with spectacular 180-degree views of water and the surrounding landscape. Also full bath with tub and separate tiled shower on 2nd floor, 1/2 bath on 1st. There's an 8x10 shed for bikes and equipment in back yard and an outdoor shower. Linens, towels, beach towels included (100% cotton). Wi-fi, Hulu streaming live TV provided. 1-2 blocks from the beach (with lifeguard), bike paths, public tennis courts, playground, and around the corner from Land Bank conservation walking/running paths. Less than a mile from Farm neck golf course. 10 minute walk to town, harbor, restaurants, shops, carousel, campground cottages, ferry and beaches.

Property manager

Laurel Schneider and Emilie Townes

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
By prior permission only. Nonrefundable fee $400

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking forfeits entire damage deposit
FIREPLACE: we have received a bad report from our last chimney sweep inspection, so for safety please use only the candles provided in the fireplace.
COASTAL POND & ECO-SEPTIC FRAGILITY: No bleach in wash, no grease down sink.
No pets unaccompanied on porches. Always use crate (provided) if leaving alone in house for any period of time.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number C0026822210

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Oak Bluffs

Located in Oak Bluffs, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. Long Point Wildlife Refuge and Long Point Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Island Cove Adventures and Chilmark Chocolates. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Inkwell Beach - 6 min walk
  • Circuit Avenue - 8 min walk
  • Ocean Park - 8 min walk
  • Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lookout Tavern - 14 min walk
  • Nancy's Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Nomans - 2 min drive
  • Offshore Ale Co. - 10 min walk
  • Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home in Oak Bluffs - Walk to Town and Beach located?

This family-friendly Oak Bluffs cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Inkwell Beach, Seaview Beach, and Circuit Avenue. Oak Bluffs Town Beach and Ocean Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect OB getaway
Great home in an awesome location. Even better than the pictures and description. Enjoy all that OB has to offer then get away to the quiet of your beach cottage with a less than 10 min walk. Laurel and Emilie were wonderful hosts. We have been coming to MV for years but this was our first time staying in OB - it hopefully won't be our last.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Dennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!!
Dear Laurel and Emilie, thank you so much for providing such a beautiful, spacious home to bring our family together. The home offered a well appointed kitchen, comfortable seating for family gatherings, bedrooms that offered cozy restful nights, even lighting that appealed to all ambient choices. The large windows and deck were magnificent for viewing the open skyline, stars and moon. The location is a convenient walk to all the local shops, restaurants and businesses. We could not have hoped for a better spot. We look forward to returning again. Dennie and Hugh
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just wonderful
this house was wonderful from beginning to end. First time on the vineyard for our family and it was in a wonderful location. quiet , but within walking distance to the beach and oak bluffs. The house was filled with bothinteresting and very functional items. appliances terrific. they even had some toys for our little 18 month old and bikes for us older folk. The only thing i wish i would have known, is that you have to make reservations on the ferry, if taking a car way in advance. Not withstanding some anxiety around that, the ferry was easy enough to get a reservation once i understood the waitlist process. Laurel couldn’t have bern kinder, when my grandson pushed an alarm and I called her by mistake. I would tell people to run not walk to rent this incredible property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunrise.
We normally stay in a 4 million dollar house on Chappy. Do to a mix up in scheduling we missed the opportunity this year. I can tell you that this was a serendipitous event. The house on Chappy is an indoor-outhouse compared to this house. The most well kept rental we have stayed in in the past 8 years. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Erik R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised!
This property was very special. It’s a very well maintained cottage with very nice upgrades. The views of the pond and ocean out the large windows and from the second floor deck were beautiful (great moonrises while we were there). We were able to stay without a car using the bus and walking but a car is preferable if you wish to explore the whole island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laurel Schneider and Emilie Townes

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We are a couple who live and teach in Nashville, TN. We are both professors who have year-round family on Martha's Vineyard and we have been visiting the island for years. We love Oak Bluffs for its quirky charm and its important history. This is our dream home, purchased from artist-owners who lovingly lived in (and renovated) the house over the past 3 decades. We look forward to retiring here.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house for its stunning location and internal beauty, its proximity to historic town and beach, and its structural soundness. It was built in 1900, remodeled and expanded in 2009. We just upgraded the kitchen with custom cabinets and countertops, installed year-round heat and AC, and added a screened in porch in the back as well as a covered porch on the front-door side. It's a special place.

What makes this property unique

In the morning, walk out the front door, along the pond, and a block down Canonicus Street to the Inkwell/State beach along Nantucket Sound. Walk along the water all the way around to the harbor, and end up at Biscuits restaurant for breakfast, then walk back through the Campground, full of brightly-painted Victorian cottages. Ride bikes to the seaside bike path toward Edgartown, with water and beaches on both sides. Or walk along the pond on the Land Bank trail and see the many varieties of waterfowl, including Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Bufflehead ducks, swans, geese, and a (very) occasional otter. We feel this is the absolute best location on the Vineyard. There are gorgeous walks in every direction, and you can kayak on the pond right out in front of the house. Some great fishing locations are within sight of the house. It's a very short walk to town, the harbor, restaurants (check out Sweet Life for a special occasion), galleries (we like Cousen Rose, Featherstone, and Alison Shaw). There's a grocery, coffee shops (we like Mocha Motts), banks, post office, and hardware store in addition to many souvenir and gift shops. Cap off your day with cocktails on the huge upstairs deck overlooking Farm Pond and Nantucket Sound. You can see water from nearly every room in the house.
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