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Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a large window with a view of trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a sofa, and a TV.
A two-story house with a large front porch, a covered area with windows, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and blue cushions.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Aquinnah, MA
  • Place, Squibnocket Pond
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gay Head Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Inkwell Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (primary)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Aquinnah

Located in Aquinnah, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Gay Head Lighthouse and Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust Historic Buildings are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Middle Road Sanctuary and Wades Field. Travelling with kids? Consider Chilmark Chocolates and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Aquinnah, MA

What's nearby

  • Squibnocket Pond - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gay Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Aquinnah Cliffs - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 43 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 45 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chilmark Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Menemsha Galley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Home Port Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Homeport - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aquinnah Shop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks on 4 April 2027 start from NZ$3,920, 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 Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Aquinnah holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Squibnocket Pond, Long Beach and Gay Head Lighthouse. Aquinnah Cliffs and Stonewall Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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. 59 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! The house is so perfect for us. Very comfortable. Three seperate bedroom spaces, and the second floor master with bath is fantastic. Roof deck, screen in porch. All make for and easy, and comfortable home . Beaches nearby is great! Philbin is our heaven! The host is wonderful and available whenever needed. We loved and will be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aquinnah is the place to be on Martha's Vineyard - best area on the island if you're looking for tranquility & seclusion with beautiful rolling greens, stone walls & water views. Victoria's home was perfect - loved the design, secluded, clean & breezy. Kitchen has everything you need to cook meals in. Access to the private beaches & the kayaks was definitely a plus. Communication with Victoria was exceptional and she was extremely accommodating. Loved our stay !! Thanks, Mike & Jamie
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house is very lovely, pleasantly situated in a remote part of the island. A few upgrades are needed, but the owner is mindful of addressing them.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home- Great Location

We stayed here for the last two years and absolutely loved it. The house is comfortable, well-maintained, and in a fantastic location. It was perfect for our family and truly felt like home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful stay at Victoria's lovely and comfortable home in peaceful Acquinnah. Thanks so much for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2022
You are more than welcome. So glad you enjoyed your stay! Victoria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Victoria was a great host and communication was great, answering any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aquinna vacation

Loved this house and the location. It's wonderfully private but close to everything we wanted to do. The owner was extremely helpful and accommodating. We had an absolutely fabulous vacation in Martha's Vineyard!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful well-equipped home in spectacular Aquinnah

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this beautiful home in Aquinnah! I would happily rent it again. The owner, location, and neighbors were delightful.Just don”t forget to wear tick and mosquito repellant when outdoors in this neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thanks for your kind words! I'm afraid these pesky critters will always be with us out in the country to some degree. BUT, throughout the season we do have the entire property treated bi-weekly with an anti-tick and mosquito spray that is non-toxic (to people and pets).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Location was perfect for getting away and disconnecting for a bit. Home had all the necessary amenities and the view was great. Downstairs patio was the perfect place to enjoy meals.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in Aquinnah

We loved Victoria's sweet home, and the lovely spot in Aquinnah. Everything was perfect in this comfortable, well-supplies home. We loved the house and love Aquinnah. Victoria was great, and we hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place. Location close to all the beaches of Aquinnah. Very private which is what we wanted. Design is very well set up. Three separate bedrooms includes private Master on it's own floor. Wonderful rooftop deck. And all communications with the owner were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, comfortable home in Aquinnah

We had a wonderful, relaxing time at this comfortable house in Aquinnah. It was so quiet and peaceful, the deck and screen porch were perfect places to relax. We would highly recommend renting this house.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Victoria was a responsive and an accommodating host. Mara was kind and informative. The cottage is exactly as described, quiet, quaint with all necessities and excellent wifi. The accesses to the beaches (plural) were amazing which we took full advantage of. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MV Stay

To celebrate a birthday Party.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

A lovely home, well located in Aquinnah. The owner was available for any questions. I would highly recommend this property. The description captures its essence well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Labor Day 2019

Lovely property. Beautiful key beach, pond and roof deck. The stars were amazing! Well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks for your private feedback. We'll get a water filter installed on the kitchen sink. Victoria and Gardner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Hillside Cottage

This sweet hillside cottage had a lovely screened in porch for breakfast and a rooftop deck for evening sunsets. The property owner was so kind and accommodating. We look forward to renting again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Hope to be able to welcome you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home & spot

Our family of four had a wonderful stay at this quint, yet spacious home. Beautiful spot. Wonderful kitchen and awesome roof-top deck. Victoria and Mara were very helpful and kind. You’ll fall in love with this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet escape

This house was so secluded and quiet. We loved the beautiful wood and unique design. The upstairs deck was my go to spot! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aquinnah

This home is very comfortable. We visited in the off season so some of its amenities were unavailable to us but the setting and location on the island did not disappoint. Victoria was a very responsive host and kept us informed before and during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2024
Thanks, Kathy. Very glad you had a pleasant stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort, peace and wonderful amenities

We had a wonderful week at the Vineyard in large part due to the comfort, location and amenities associated with the Brown's cottage. Sitting above Menemsha Pond, this lovely cottage has all of the comforts of home AND its provides access to all of our favorite places on the Vineyard. We celebrated our 25th anniversary on this trip, we couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Vineyard in September

We had a wonderful stay in Aquinnah in September 2024! We loved the house, and its design and setting gave us a great base to explore the island. With access to six plus beaches and the use of kayaks, there’s lots to see if you want to, but also lots of great places just to sit and relax. The deck at the house is a wonderful place to watch sunrises, sunsets, and moon rises too! We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in peaceful setting

This home was perfect for our long weekend stay to celebrate Father's Day. It is well appointed, clean, and the kitchen was great to prepare family dinners together. The roof deck has gorgeous views and amazing breezes. We took advantage of all the special perks that came with the house, including a lovely stroll down to Menemsha Pond, a swim at Key Beach, and kayaking at Red Beach. Victoria was very quick to respond and extremely helpful throughout our stay. We would absolutely recommend this home and we hope to return for another family gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house in a quiet location

Rented this property for our young family to stay for a week in June 2022. The open kitchen and screened in porch make meals very enjoyable. The location is away from all the hustle and bustle of the larger towns, but still a short drive to places like Gay Head Light and Meneshma Harbor. Speed bumps are quite large and require careful navigating. Roof deck is nice, as is the outdoor shower. Great place to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Thanks for your lovely Review. You're right. The speed bumps are pretty high. I will include that in notes for future renters.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and setting

We enjoyed a wonderful week at this hidden gem in Aquinnah! The house was perfect, with great space inside and out to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. The open kitchen was well stocked and we made lots of great meals. We love the screened in porch and the roof deck; also wonderful view from the bedroom that was great for watching the sunrise. Victoria was incredibly responsive both before and during our visit. This is the best home we have ever rented on the island and wish we had found it earlier! Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you, Karen, I really appreciate your kind words. Victoria
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