This was my husband's & I first trip together to Martha's Vineyard. Bob was superb in his responsiveness to all questions we had, & he is a very pleasant individual to deal with! We enjoyed the pleasant "whimsy" of the cottage in terms of the various bright colors & fun decor. I loved the porch strung with lights. We enjoyed having our morning cup of coffee there. We loved the frequent butterflies and perky squirrels that frequented the property. We appreciated the cottage being located in Vineyard haven area, which suits my husband and I very well. (we enjoyed the quieter town center, some nice restaurants and gallery/shops too.) The cottage is situated on a quiet street, and a plus is that it takes just a brief stroll down the lane to see the shoreline. We enjoyed walks on the attached streets, and enjoyed the nearby trail through the woods, accessible from the main street, just 5 minutes or so from the cottage. A short drive or walk to West Chop led to a beautiful community overlook where we caught some amazing sunsets!
Okay, now for a bit of constructive feedback - we would highly recommend the owner place either shades, blinds or window treatments in the living room (the room pictured in the photo that has the wall to wall windows) in order to provide privacy in the evening. Anyone driving or walking by could see right in. The cottage did smell a bit "musty" when we arrived. One of the floor lights in the smaller bedroom had a broken outlet plug (one end was stuck in the socket, so you could not replace or use another lamp close to the bed.) The walls in the smaller bedroom and bathroom had various dirt marks - not sure if they could simply be scrubbed clean... or preferably, a fresh coat of paint in those rooms would be amazing. I think a set of vanity lights above the bathroom mirror would be helpful to women. The lighting was not the best in the bathroom. Additional mirror lighting would be helpful for women in terms of applying makeup. Towels could be refreshed by simply buying a new set. (towels seemed somewhat old and worn. extra hand towels and wash cloths would have been nice. ) I don't like to leave negative comments... but in this case, I truly wanted to share some things that would not be too costly, but could be helpful. The cottage really is a very adorable place, and with a few improvements, it could definitely be top notch. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and enjoyed our stay. THANK YOU!