Martha’s Vineyard is a charming, beautiful location with diverse activities for families, couples, and solo travelers. With its stunning natural landscape dotted with traditional New England cottages, lighthouses, and beaches, combined with quaint towns and seaside attractions, Martha’s Vineyard has a little something for everyone. Vacation home rentals can be found throughout the region, ensuring you’re within reach of your top destinations.
Martha’s Vineyard has an array of interesting historic sites and heritage museums that celebrate its rich history, many of which are found near vacation rentals. The Edgartown Harbor Light, a historic lighthouse with sweeping views of the water, and the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, a location with exhibits on island history and culture, are excellent sites for history buffs. The Cottage Museum, a quaint, 19th-century house with period furnishings and historic artifacts, and the Old Whaling Church, a handsome church that was built during the height of the 19th-century whaling boom that defined the seafaring culture in Martha’s Vineyard, are two additional highlights for history and culture.
From historic landmarks to beautiful parks, Martha’s Vineyard has endless opportunities for indoor and outdoor fun. Vacation homes can be found near Flying Horses, a landmark antique carousel from Coney Island, New York, and Gay Head Lighthouse, a quaint beacon from 1799 that offers guided tours. Cuttyhunk Island is a popular spot for sailing, fishing, and boating, and Katama, a residential beach with many seaside amenities, are also popular points of interest. The Mytoi Japanese Garden, a tranquil preserve with water features, Japanese architecture, and seasonal flowers, is great for nature lovers.
Outdoor adventure is a must in Martha’s Vineyard. Miles of trails, beautiful beaches, dramatic cliffs, and nature preserves provide the perfect backdrop for all types of outdoor activities in all seasons. Kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, swimming, hiking, and lighthouse tours offering stunning vistas are all popular activities for outdoor enthusiasts. If thrills are more your style, waterskiing, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, kitesurfing, air and personal watercraft tours, and paragliding give you an adrenaline rush and unique perspectives on the island landscape. Golfing, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, and eco tours are also popular ways to explore the diverse environment outside of your summer rental.
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your vacation in Martha's Vineyard. These are a few of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
Martha’s Vineyard has miles of beautiful coastline with sandy beaches and shallow water that’s perfect for swimming and watersports. Vacation rentals are available near Joseph Sylvia State Beach, a pristine strand that was the filming location for the movie “Jaws,” and Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, a beach reserve with red cedars, sand trails, and an abundance of wildlife. Wasque Point, a nature reserve on Chappaquiddick Island with a beach and shallow surf, is a great spot for families, and the Menemsha Public Beach, a quaint beach with stunning sunset views and a picturesque rocky shoreline, is ideal for seaside relaxation.
The nearest airport is in Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard), located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the city center.
Martha’s Vineyard can only be reached by ferry or air, but once on the island, there are numerous transportation options to get to local attractions and vacation homes. Two bus lines, several train lines, car services, and ferries service the island, and you can walk, bike, or rent a car to get around at your own pace.
From luxury condos to inexpensive cabins, Vrbo has properties to match every taste and budget. Here are some of the top vacation rentals in Martha's Vineyard:
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Punching way above its weight when it comes to character and ingenuity, a tiny house vacation rental in Martha's Vineyard offers a front-row seat to big adventure. Disconnect all your devices and switch your focus to nature at one of these neat little stays:
Yes, you sure can! From rustic retreats to luxury escapes, Vrbo has a great range of log cabins to rent in or around Martha's Vineyard. If you're chasing adventure, check out these options:
If you're in need of a break and a refreshing change of pace, we've got exactly what the doctor ordered. Return home feeling like a new person after a weekend getaway in Martha's Vineyard at one of these top-rated rentals:
Generally well located and with a price tag that's easy on the wallet, studio apartments offer privacy and style with the comforts of home. Book one of these studio apartments for rent in Martha's Vineyard and use it as a base to explore:
If you have itchy feet but not a whole lot of time, there are short-term properties in Martha's Vineyard where you can spend a few days or so exploring the sights. Here are just two getaways that'll help you scratch your travel itch:
If you'd like to surprise your special someone, take them somewhere special! Organize a romantic weekend getaway in Martha's Vineyard at one of these retreats and watch love bloom:
Forget standing in line at the hotel breakfast buffet or battling it out for a chaise lounge around the pool during your vacation. Grab your favorite people and give your getaway a major upgrade by booking one of these mansions for rent in Martha's Vineyard:
If you're planning to take that special trip away, don't travel alone; bring the whole gang along. It's always more fun to share your experiences with friends and family. These vacation rentals in Martha's Vineyard are ideal for larger groups:
Take your pick and cannonball right in. Here are a couple of popular house rentals in Martha's Vineyard where happiness is a day at the pool: