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Menemsha - Davis House

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Exterior
2nd floor bedroom
Living Room area
Living room/dining area
Kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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chilmark, MA
  • Place, Menemsha Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Bluffs Harbor
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Inkwell Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Menemsha - Davis House


Located in Menemsha Village. This quaint cottage is located a stones throw from the Menemsha Harbor. It is the smallest and most affordable of the three houses we rent, yet offers great views.

The house has a living. room, kitchen area and bathroom on the first floor. The one sink is located in the kitchen area. The upstairs has a full size bed, skylight and windows on each side for a nice breeze. This room also has an AC unit, if needed. The stairs are narrow and somewhat steep. There is a picture provided.

Walk out your door and across the street to the harbor. Stroll the dock and end up at the beach to enjoy the sunsets...or you can stay right at home and enjoy the sunsets from the living room. Menemsha village has takeout, fish markets, shops and a wonderful family beach all in walking distance. Bus service is also available to take you to other parts of the island.

This cottage is comfortable for a couple or a single person. Also, all renters living in town have access, for a fee, to two exclusive beaches for a fee: Squibnocket and Lucy Vincent.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given if we are able to re-rent a canceled week.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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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

Only one car in designated parking area. signed lease required to complete booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0030680620
Property # 375598vb
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

About the area

Menemsha

Located in Chilmark, this cottage is near the beach. Tisbury Town Hall & Katharine Cornell Memorial Theater and Vineyard Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Island Cove Miniature Golf and Island Cove Adventures. Chilmark Chocolates and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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chilmark, MA

What's nearby

  • Menemsha Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 38 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Circuit Avenue - 38 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 39 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 39 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪North Tisbury Farm & Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪7aFoods - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Home Port Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Orange Peel Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Menemsha - Davis House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Menemsha - Davis House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Menemsha - Davis House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Menemsha - Davis House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Menemsha - Davis House located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Menemsha Beach and Edys Island. Chilmark Town Hall and Chilmark Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great little cottage with an incredible view and fantastic location.
Sunset view from the cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised and very clean. View of Menemsha was amazing. The host and family was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tory F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved staying here. It is a sweet house of good character in a very beautiful and very special place. And our hosts were warm, friendly, and helpful. Very grateful to have been able to be there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara and John are terrific hosts and the house is cute as a button!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you, Paul. It was a pleasure meeting you both. Come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great Location

Perfect getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
I’m glad. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Anniversary

Wonderful stay and perfect location. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Look forward to having you both back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Week in the Vineyard

Barbara’s beach cabin is delightful. She is amazing host and has a warm and friendly personality. Wonderful location near the water and great ocean breezes. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Thank you, Wendy. It was great to meet you, and I look forward to you visiting with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A million dollar view! This quaint cottage provided all we needed for a relaxing vacation. The place is rustic but comfortable and well equipped. We loved sitting in the living area and enjoying the cool ocean breeze and the fantastic view of Menemsha. The bed is very comfortable. We had wonderful nights’ sleep falling asleep to the sound of the bouy’s bell. Thank you to Barbara and John for checking in to make sure we we had everything we needed. We will be back.
View from living area.
Sunset from the Menemsha beach- only steps away from the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Experience Authentic Martha's Vineyard

Barbara has a lovely property smack dab in the middle of quaint Menemsha. It's rustic and compact, but it's straight out of a storybook. We had a stupendous time and would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Loved meeting you and Hugo. Come back again. Hopefully we can leave the pandemic behind us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan L.

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

Island time

Relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise V.

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

October visit

The time spent on this property in Chilmark last week confirmed what I love about this island. The view from the front porch toward Menemsha looks out over marshes with egrets and sea gulls, then beyond to the sea. We walked two minutes to the fish market for dinner which we cooked in the cottage. I woke up early one morning to watch the full moon descend to the horizon, then took a walk around the peer and the boats as the sun came up. The location is breathtakingly beautiful. The hosts, like the accommodations, gave us everything we needed, and nothing we didn’t. I highly recommend this cottage for those who love the quiet (October) beauty of the Vineyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Late October in the pandemic

I was a first time visitor to Martha's Vineyard and had no idea about where to go or stay. I chose this place because it was one of the few 2-person places and was on the Western side of the island which appealed to my love for walks in nature, and for staying safe during the pandemic. Turns out we chose well! I loved being right in Menemsha Village - at a lonely time of the year it was nice to see folks and talk to people out and about. The cottage is basic but just what we wanted and expected - very relaxing and full of light, with a calming view of the salt marsh and Vineyard Sound beyond. You need to be able to do stairs to get to the bedroom. I especially loved Barbara's cookware, and it was a bit sad to come home to my own pots and pans again. Also, I'm not a grillmaster, but there is a grill for guests and we succeeded in doing a fantastic dish of grilled fish and potatoes. Which brings me to a big shout-out to the Menemsha Fish Market down the street from the cottage - lots of other places closed for the season but we always had great food options here for take out or cooking at home (seafood chimichangas, who knew that would be so good?). There is a great loop walk along the beach, through the marsh and up through the woods (you get to see and read about Devon Milk Cows in the pasture on Beach Plum Lane). Also close to many other walking places, including the Menemsha Hills Reserve and Tea Lane Farm. And Barbara is very responsive but also seemingly very laid back, which is wonderful combination. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Glad you had a good time. I enjoyed meeting you both and hope to see you again. Stay well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Peace and quiet... with breathtaking views!

My wife and I had a gorgeous fall week on Martha's Vineyard, with priceless views of Menemsha Harbor and beach. It was our launching point to great walks and running trails, and outstanding meals whether from one of the fish markets right outside the front door, of one of the many restaurants still open and serving well into October. Barbara was a fantastic host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frances r.

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

Water views and lobster bisque

It's not just a property, it's a poem. Open Water, sand paths and marsh trails, this is a unique ecological location as well as a culinary one. The sounds of fishermen and channel buoys in the early morning, refreshing swims, the heady aroma of bisques and chowders and buttered lobster around the corner. On foot, that is!. Would a months stay be enough to satisfy? - try a full season. Wonderful and true Islanders, the owners are kind and accommodating, making my stay just right.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Frances, thank you for this wonderful review. We are glad you will be returning next year. Barbara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Week in Menemsha

We had a wonderful week in Menemsha - Barbara's cottage is in the perfect location - we loved being able to walk to Menemsha Beach every evening for sunsets, Larsen's Fish Market for fresh seafood and lobster rolls and the Galley for ice cream and lunch on a rainy day! Barbara is a wonderful host and we hope to be back in Menemsha next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally H.

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

A little piece of heaven

Sweet rustic cottage with incredible ocean and Menemsha views fabulous sunsets great seafood nearby walk to beach and access to Lucy Vincent Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you, Sally. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Wonderful location, rustic cottage

We had a lovely time and were amazed at how undeveloped the Menemsha side of the Vineyard still is. The view from the cottage is as advertised, the cottage is walking distance to a swimming beach, to fish markets, and to a trail through the salt marsh and beach roses, and up the hill. This is a small, very rustic place, tastefully decorated with antiques and original artwork. Even though it is very close to two other houses, everyone was quiet. Barbara is extremely responsive, as other reviewers have noted. The kitchen was very well equipped with good pots and pans. On the downside: The stairs are steep - as was pictured in the listing, there is no sink in the bathroom, and the bathroom door did not close properly. Also the refrigerator door needs to be repaired.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Quintessential New England Cottage

The cottage was perfectly quaint and located in an ideal location within walking distance of delicious fish markets and lovely shops. The sunsets from the porch are exquisite. The property owner is wonderful and makes everything smooth and trouble-free. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Cottage by the sea

We spent a week here celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary. Barbara is a wonderful host! And the cottage is comfortable, has everything needed and is ideally located for exploring Upisland. We enjoyed fishing , beach combing, hiking, as well as ready access to fresh seafood. It was a perfect location for a wonderful week!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beata L.

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

Perfect Menemsha cottage

We rented this house for a quiet week away in September; our first time on Martha's Vineyard. We walked in and there were fresh flowers on the table! It was so fun to be able to walk to Menemsha beach and the fish market. Barbara was delightful and helpful but not nosy or omnipresent. Access to Squibnocket and Lucy Vincent beaches was so fun - we rented bikes and they were close enough to bike to. We loved going to sleep to the sound of the harbor bell buoy. Like a previous reviewer said - this cottage has everything you need and nothing you don't need. The is an extra day built in between renters to allow for deep covid cleaning and airing out. The listing created accurate expectations for our stay and we had a truly lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
So glad you. had a good time. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Rustic retreat

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Owner could not have been nicer or more helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you both. I hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Natural Beauty

Great location, walk to beach, Larsen’s fish market and close to Chilmark store. Great views/sunset. Nice salt marsh in front for birding. Smooth friendly rental experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Altay M.

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

Menemsha Getaway

Had a wonderful week staying at the David Cottage. Looking forward to future visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Simple, Sunlit and Special

It’s rare that a place is just what you hoped it would be but better. The cottage is small but not at all cramped, has everything you need and nothing you don’t need, and the rooms are full of light. The owner is from an old Martha’s Vineyard family and was immediately responsive to questions and requests. If you are a certain kind of person, this is a wonderful place—rustic and real, not chic and sleek. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

I am an Islander yet I had never stayed “Up Island”. This cottage was rustic, charming and perfect!

Absolutely wonderful! A quiet, peaceful, beautiful place! We loved listening to the buoy bells and the gills as we fell asleep; we cherished the evening sunsets from our dining table; we were appreciative of a two minute walk to the market for fresh fish. This stay could not have been better!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Armstrong

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Born and raised on Martha's Vineyard, I am the third generation to welcome guests to Menemsha.

Why they chose this property

This house has been in my family since the early 1900s. My family converted this fishing shanty to a guest house in the 1970s.

What makes this property unique

Situated in the heart of Menemsha Village, this is an ideal location.

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