Spectacular Newly Renovated Home in Menemsha

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Front view of The Shop, with wrap around deck.

Big kitchen with lots of space for cooking and hanging out with family

Open concept living/dining area. Bar area on right.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Chilmark, MA

Menemsha Beach19 min walk
Lucy Vincent Beach10 min drive
Aquinnah Cliffs12 min drive
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath Room

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This spectacular newly renovated home in Menemsha on Martha's Vineyard, was originally designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, and features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a large open concept living dining area. A total renovation was completed in the spring of 2020 and the house features, a modern updated gourmet kitchen, 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 new bathrooms, and an open concept living/dinning area with vaulted ceilings, bar area and a large dining area. There is a wrap around deck around the entire house and dramatic floor to ceiling glass in the living area. The house also features a loft area perfect for extra sleeping capacity, kids play area, work out area, or home office. There is also an amazing new outside shower, with a 16" rain fall shower head, plenty of hot water and a gorgeous modern design of wood/concrete/steel, that provides an incredible outdoor shower experience. The house is a short 5 min drive from the Menemsha Beach, Larsen's Fish Market, Homeport Restaurant, Menemsha Market, Chilmark Store, and Lucy Vincent Beach.

** The house was published in Dwell Magazine online in Sept 2020, a link to the article is here: https://www.dwell.com/article/the-shop-erin-pellegrino-makethink-759aeaad
** The house won 1st place in the 2021 Global Architecture and Design Awards, Rethinking the Future Awards 2021, for the Private Residence category. A link to the article is here: https://awards.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-awards-2021-winners/the-shop-by-matter/
** The house was also published in AN Interior Magazine in Dec 2020, a link to the article is here: https://aninteriormag.com/marthas_vineyard_the_shop/

- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom. (BR: 1 King, BR2: Queen, BR3: (1) bunk bed and (1) Trundle); Loft: 2 Queen, 1 Twin.
- Bedrooms (7) + Loft (5) = 12

- Access to Lucy Vincent Beach and Squibnocket Beaches (10 min away) (Beach stickers can be purchased at Chilmark Town Hall/Online). Mememsha Beach (5 min away) is open to public.

- Access to Menemsha Pond (via Cove Rd, deeded access)

- Beach Chairs, Beach Towels & Boogie Boards

- WiFi / Internet (High speed)- Available throughout the house (Plenty of bandwidth for Zoom/Teams calls)

- Chef's kitchen with 5 burner stove (all new appliances)

- Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer.

- Coffee Maker & Keurig

- Comcast Cable/Flat Panel TV/DVD/Streaming

- Sonus - Audio System

- BBQ grill and outdoor seating

- Peloton exercise bike (new summer 2020)

- Spectacular Outside Shower (new summer 2020)

- Air Conditioning (new summer 2021)!

Property manager

Joe Wisniewski

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 C0138750620

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chilmark

Located in Chilmark, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Point Wildlife Refuge and Long Point Beach, while Tisbury Town Hall & Katharine Cornell Memorial Theater and Vineyard Playhouse are cultural highlights. Menemsha Blues Charters and Chilmark Chocolates are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chilmark, MA

What's nearby

Menemsha Beach - 19 min walk
Chilmark Chocolates - 4 min drive
Lucy Vincent Beach - 10 min drive
Aquinnah Cliffs - 12 min drive
Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 82 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Larsen's Fish Market - 17 min walk
7a Foods - 12 min drive
Chilmark Tavern - 4 min drive
State Road Restaurant - 13 min drive
Menemsha Galley - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Newly Renovated Home in Menemsha pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Newly Renovated Home in Menemsha?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Newly Renovated Home in Menemsha?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Newly Renovated Home in Menemsha located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Menemsha Blues Charters and Menemsha Beach. Chilmark Chocolates and Squibnocket Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Q., Glencoe

15 September 2023

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

Ideallic Labor Day weekend mini vacation

We (two couples) enjoyed a wonderful 4-day holiday weekend over Labor Day at "The Shop." The house suited our needs perfectly. There was great common area space in which to make and enjoy meals and play games. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and provided privacy. We bought a beach pass and enjoyed several great beach days at Lucy Vincent Beach. The house is equipped with beach chairs and beach umbrellas. We loved using the outdoor shower after a long day at the beach. Joe was delightful with whom to communicate and was very responsive. We would book and stay at "The Shop" again in a heartbeat. 10 out of 10.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

27 November 2022

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

Modern Menemsha Gem

"The Shop" was the perfect location for our family to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend in Chilmark. Clean, modern well equipped home provided the perfect off season experience! Sadly, due to the time of year we couldn't enjoy the outdoor shower, but I imagine Summer is when "The Shop" really shines! Joe was a superb host, very responsive and filled with Island knowledge. It was a pleasure spending time at this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

11 September 2022

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

laid back weekend

This house is the absolute perfect getaway for a relaxing off the grid weekend. You are completely with nature in this secluded spot in Chilmark. Would absolutely sneak away her again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

5 September 2022

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

The Workshop

Beautiful house. Comfortable. Easy check in. Just an excellent trip

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olive L.

3 August 2022

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

WONDERFUL!

This property is exactly as advertised. It is beautiful; impeccably designed with touches of humor throughout - prints of the patents for toothbrushes and toilet paper, for example. Very well stocked for the home cook. The outdoor shower is spa-like and not to be missed. Lucy Vincent Beach is a treasure and one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Do not miss Menemsha for sunsets and, if you want to splurge, try Outermost Inn for dinner. Joe is a wonderful house - accessible and very helpful. There was a problem with one of the coffee makers and he had someone on island bring us one. Truly service above and beyond the call. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Wisniewski

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 building was designed and built by my father Chet Wisniewski in 1999. 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 college for twenty-five years.

The Shop building was originally designed as working wood shop and space to refinish sail boats. The building underwent a complete renovation in 2018/2020, to re-design and transform the space into an amazing home and vacation retreat. The building provides all the features of comfortable home & family retreat, but also maintains the character and dramatic architecture features of the original structure. The project was carried out by the studio Make Think Design. Make Think Design (MTD) is a multidisciplinary design and architecture studio led by Erin Pellegrino, merging making and thinking. Pellegrino is the founder and principal of the studio, with degrees in architecture from Harvard and Cornell, and currently teaches architecture and design at Cornell University and NJIT. The complete home renovation was complete in the spring of 2020.

Why they chose this property

The original Shop building design and roof line was inspired by the Shinto temples of Japan. Chet Wisniewski, my father, who apprenticed to Frank Llyod Wright in 1946-47, spent time in Japan as part of the Army Air Corps, during WWII, and this building's design was influenced by his time there. This property was re-imagined and taken forward by Make Think Design and is now a new modern home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and all the modern conveniences - perfect for family get away, summer vacations, or just a weekend away.

What makes this property unique

- Architecturally / Visually stunning
- Open concept Living/Dinning/Kitchen area
- Indoor/Outdoor living
- Amazing outside shower experience
- Close to beaches - (Lucy Vincent, Squibnocket, Menemsha)
- 5 min drive to Home port Restaurant, Chilmark Tavern, Menemsha Beach, Larsen's and Menemsha Fish Market, Chilmark Store
- Even though the beaches, restaurants and shops of Menemsha/Chilmark are close - the site is completely private - you can't see neighbors, as property abuts 18 acres of conservation land.
- Peloton!! (New in 2020)
- Air conditioning (central air conditioning) (New in 2021)