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Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice

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Wrap around deck and living room
View across interior court yard
Large open concept living room
Living room and court yard on left
All new kitchen - granite counters & stainless appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 - The Studio

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice

Mid-Century modern glass house, in Menemsha, on Marthas Vineyard. Designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, this all glass house, embodies the integration of nature and architecture, with simple utilitarian design in serene location, minutes from Menemsha or Lucy Vincent Beach. Built in the early 1960s, and recently updated, this all glass house, features 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, and a large open concept living & dining area. The house features floor to ceiling glass in every room. There is a wrap-around deck around the entire exterior, and another deck around the interior open-air courtyard area. The house has a large, new outdoor shower, with a stone sink. There are distance water views of the vineyard sound and the Elizabeth islands. The house is a short 5 min drive from the Homeport Restaurant, Menemsha Market, Chilmark Store, or Lucy Vincent Beach. Awarded Progressive Architecture's design excellence award in 1963, this historical updated mid-century modern house, offers the best of simple indoor/outdoor living, with all updated modern conveniences.

New in addition to The Glass House in 2023, is The Studio, a gorgeous space (about 16 x 16), with a wrap around deck, that is bulit over looking a stream. This Studio is accross the driveway from the main house (about 80 ft) and can be used as an additional bedroom with a queen bed or a home office space.

** The Glass House was featured in Martha's Vineyard Magazine in Spring 2018 issue. The full article is here: http://mvmagazine.com/news/2018/03/01/exurban-renewal

- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom. (BR1 Queen, BR2 Queen, BR3 (2) bunk beds) - Sleeps 8 (+2 in Studio)
- The Studio, 1 Bedroom, no bath (BR4 - Queen) - Sleeps 2
- Access to Lucy Vincent Beach and Squibnocket Beaches
- Access to Menemsha Pond (via Cove Rd, deeded access)
- WiFi / Internet - Available throughout the house
- Chef's kitchen with 5 burner stove (all new appliances)
- Dishwasher, Drawer Microwave, Oven; BBQ on deck
- Coffee Maker & Kreurig
- Direct TV / Flat Panel TV
- Sonus - Audio System
- Amazing outside shower

FAQ - Privacy in a Glass House - Although the house is 100% glass, 100% privacy can be achieved as all the walls have curtains which can be closed for complete privacy. We typically recommend having the curtains open to enjoy the floor to ceiling views of the natural surroundings, and achieve the intended feeling of the living space's integration into the nature surroundings, but all rooms (bathrooms, bedrooms, etc) can be 100% private as you would need and expect.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

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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 C0138740620

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chilmark

Chilmark is home to this holiday home. Tisbury Town Hall & Katharine Cornell Memorial Theater and Vineyard Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chilmark Chocolates and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve. The Grey Barn and Farm and Polly Hill Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Chilmark, MA

What's nearby

  • Menemsha Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gay Head Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 28 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 30 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 30 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Menemsha Galley - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪North Tisbury Farm & Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chilmark Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Home Port Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice?

As of 7 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice on 16 May, 2026 start from S$800, 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 Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice located?

Situated in Chilmark, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Edys Island and Menemsha Beach. Chilmark Chocolates and Chilmark Town Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional! This house is so unique, beautiful and well equipped! The location was perfect for what I wanted. Very private, nature all around and many beach options nearby. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful with anything I needed…truly went above and beyond! Thank you for a long weekend I will never forget!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning house. Great communication with the host. Stop scrolling, just book it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The glasshouse in an amazing place, and Joe couldn’t have been more helpful! The house is equipped with everything you need to enjoy the indoors as well as the outdoors. A “one of a kind’” experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

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

Fantastic stay at a fantastic property!

We're "repeat customers" of this property and host, and both are truly exceptional! Couldn't recommend more highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle V.

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

Glass House ultimate glamping....

The house is well equipped. It really does feel like camping because the outside feels inside. Awesome outdoor shower. Great experience for our family...We hope to return someday.....
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Amazing stay

We loved our time at here. Joe was awesome. The place is incredible. Like nowhere I have ever stayed before. Just book it. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing stay in Joe's beautiful home. Joe went above and beyond in communicating with us. The house was fully stocked with everything you would need. We purchased fresh seafood from Larson's and cooked dinner every night. We played chess, lit a fire in the wood stove and watched movies. We loved everything about it. The outside shower was amazing too. I can't say enough good things about our experience. It felt like we were in a big tree house and one with nature. We highly recommend Joe's home. Thank you! We will cherish the memories we made forever!
A pic of my son cooking scallops while the sun is starting to set.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very Special Mid-century modern house!!

The most memorable and wonderful vacation home we have ever stayed! The owner, Joe, was extremely friendly and helpful too. Thank you so much!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura m.

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

Absolutely dreamy

Joes place is absolutely gorgeous, interesting and unpretentious in a picture perfect location. We were two families with tweens and teens and we had an absolute blast making meals for everyone, walking to the cove to wade and explore, and of course heading out to the beach. The house itself is an incredible experience, cannot recommend it enough. A total joy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Glass in the woods

Fascinating fun property. Cozy wood stove. Beautiful views. Comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. Refreshing outdoor shower. However Bathrooms were dated. Very cool relaxed vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

Magical setting!

This house is truly unique, and very true to its setting. It is a ring of rooms, all with glass and screen walls, surrounding a central courtyard. It makes you feel indoors and outdoors at the same time - in the best possible way! rcomfortable and we
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ginny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Commune with nature

A unique house in a beautiful, natural setting away from town. Gorgeous sunset views from the deck, living room and kitchen. If you like an outdoor shower, this one rocks! Overall great stay. This may not be the house for you if you have small children, as the walls really are all glass and there aren't rails on the wrap around decks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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

Incredible property

My family had a lovely stay at the glass house. We had six adults and one infant and with the new guest house on the property, we had plenty of space. The house itself is a masterpiece and the kitchen had everything we needed to make some delicious home cooked meals with fresh seafood from Larsens fish market. We all loved the outdoor shower as well. Joe was very helpful and communicative leading up to our stay. Thank you Joe !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

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

Amazing, incredibly unique and very special property!

It might be difficult to explain to someone who has not had a prior "glass house" experience, but trust me, this is truly something which must be experienced, first hand. From the real, obvious and purposeful integrations with the surrounding space and environment, to the dramatic beauty one experiences on a continual basis, to the very peaceful and serene location, it's truly a one-of-a-kind experience - as well as one that I fully endorse and recommend, hands down!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

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

a very special house

We so enjoyed our week at the Glasshouse! The open-air layout was unique and gave the wonderful feeling of practically living outdoors, which was wonderful on breezy days and cool nights and harder on full-sun days and humid nights, though the house is well-supplied with fans. We felt like we were living in a treehouse, in the best way. Outdoor shower was a treat, house well-equipped with a modern, well-appointed kitchen. Nice linens, bathrobes, towels.... everything you need. (Roku TV was an added bonus, so we could watch Wimbledon with our Fubo!) Joe was a communicative and friendly host, making our stay relaxing as can be.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

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

Girls trip

I brought my 16 yr old daughter here with 4 of her friends as well as my 18yo and her best friend. This was the perfect set up for us. The 7 teens aged 16-18 loved the glass house and having rooms set around the courtyard. The girls were up late playing board and card games in the dining room every night. For me it was perfect to have the studio set away from the main house where I could retire to early. We have been coming to Chilmark for 13 years and this house was so unique and had many neat features. The outdoor shower was the best outdoor shower experience I have ever had - the bamboo surrounding and spacious shower were highlights! Proximity to menemsha was great. 15 min walk to menemsha for the best sunsets ever which is nice since parking can be tricky at menemsha. Thank you Joe for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eulene P.

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

Exceptional and very special!

Exceptional in every way. This house is an energy-shifter. The minute you walk into the front door, the interior garden greets you and sets the tone to a most peaceful, invigorating setting. Think: living in the comfort of being inside without obstructions to the natural architecture of trees,impeccable gardens with screens doors throughout providing a constant breeze, as if you’re outside. The house is gloriously rustic yet modernized and squeaky clean. The vibe of this home & property is unmatched. We had the bonus of experiencing a rainy evening & overnight where the interior garden turned into an oasis of waterfalls created by the amazing design to hydrate the garden while creating a soothing soundscape. This, plus the rain sounds against the ceiling glass panels was an incredible treat. The outdoor shower was heavenly!! A highlight of each day for all of us. Beds were very very comfortable. Towels and linens, lush and ample. Beach towels and beach gear, aplenty. If you like to cook as we do, the kitchen is a chef’s dream. Everything you need, you will find. We were: 4 adults and 4 teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

A unique esperience

We booked the glasshouse because we were intrigued. Staying there satisfied our curiosity and afforded us a unique experience. The house is all glass with all off the rooms off the interior courtyard. There are many sliding doors to open and close and curtains to slide across. The kitchen is very well and eclectedly equipped. Joe is very responsive and his caretaker is there when you need him. The setting is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Perfect Fall Weekend at the Glass House

This house is amazing. It mixes architectural history, a modern kitchen, and nature in a lovely way. It is a bit "rustic" - in so far that the only traditional shower is outside, and you must go into the courtyard to transition between rooms, but this really made the experience and what's better than taking a nice breath of fall weather as soon as you wake up. The check in process was easy. The grounds were lovely. And I look forward to staying here again. The wood stove was perfect and easy to use, and the space heaters were a helpful amenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek V.

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

Great escape!

Great property, really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

alice k.

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

Glass house

A wonderful property manager. Joe was responsive and answered all our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z.

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

Summer Retreat With Great Location

The Glass House is a unique home you won’t find anywhere else on the island. The location in central Chilmark with access to Lucy Vincent and Menemsha Cove is unmatched. We kayaked our three and four year olds to the barrier islands and walked our infant in a carrier. Amazing tide pools for safe swimming. We used our Squibinocket access to bring our dog before 9am. The interior courtyard at the house lights up beautifully and on a clear night you can see the sunset. Joe responded quickly to our concerns over a torn screen and it was repaired the next day. If you’re coming this time of year, we’d encourage you to bring personal and fogger mosquito spray. The house is well equipped with fans, but if you’re consistently using all bedrooms you may want to bring one more. The outdoor shower is the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aurora F.

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

Beautiful House with a beautiful view

We had great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas F.

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

Best place to rent in MV

This was our second year in a row renting this tremendously beautiful and unique house in Chilmark/Menemsha. We love the vibe and even spent more time at the house than in years past—cooking dinners with the evening sunset spilling through the kitchen and grounds all around. Loved our beach days at Lucy Vincent and enjoyed a dinner out at Chilmark Tavern. We highly recommend renting bikes and taking rides into Menemsha for fresh seafood or ice cream. And I especially enjoyed spending a couple nights paddle boarding down at the cove (Menemsha Ponds) and fly-fishing for stripers. Don’t miss out on a memorable and lovely and unique vacation home. The outdoor shower is the best I’ve ever seen, too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie D.

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

In a word, breathtaking!

Wonderful property, everything you need and more. Magnificent setting, sunsets were exceptional. Plenty of space for a family, loved eating our fresh caught clams around the beautiful table. Joe has thought of everything, definitely will make plans to return to this remarkable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Wisniewski

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Grew up in Montclair NJ, living in north of shore of MA for past 20+ years. Attended University of New Hampshire for undergrad, and Dartmouth College for graduate school (Tuck - MBA). The house was designed and built by my father Chet Wisniewski in 1962. Chet was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright from 1946-47 at Talisen West in Arizona. He was an Architect and founding partner at David, Brody and Wisniewski (now Davis, Brody & Bond) in New York. He was also a Professor of Architecture at The Cooper Union for twenty-five years. The glasshouse has been a family vacation spot and summer residence since it was built in 1962.

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