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Katama - just off the bike path

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A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a small staircase leading to the entrance.
A house with a white exterior, a balcony, and an American flag.
A house with a steeply pitched roof, a front porch with a railing, and a flag.
A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a table, surrounded by a white fence.
A deck with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a beige umbrella.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Edgartown, MA
  • Place, Katama Farm
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Huckleberry Barrens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Katama Plains Natural Heritage Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs 1

1 Single Bed

Downstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Katama - just off the bike path

Lovely Katatma home halfway between beautiful downtown Edgartown and South Beach. The house is on a small road on the bike path side of Katama Rd, so it is an easy 1.5 mile flat ride to either beach or town. The first floor has a large open dining/ living area, an updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. There is a full bathroom and two small (one queen, one trundle) bedrooms. A large deck runs the length of the house and is perfect for cooking out or enjoying the breeze. The second floor is accessed by one of two spiral staircases. Upstairs there are two bedrooms (one with its own deck) with queen beds and en suite powder rooms. There is also a large master bedroom (king bed) with a full bathroom and a deck overlooking conservation land. Finally, there is an outside shower, as no beach house would be complete without one.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are two spiral staircases.
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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
From July 1 to Labor Day, rentals are Saturday to Saturday.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0266410890
Property # 1998757vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Edgartown

Katama, a neighbourhood in Edgartown, is home to this holiday home. Old Whaling Church and Vincent House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Featherstone Center for the Arts and Flying Horses Carousel. Island Cove Miniature Golf and Island Cove Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Map
Edgartown, MA

What's nearby

  • Katama Farm - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Huckleberry Barrens - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Katama Plains Natural Heritage Area - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • South Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Katama Beach - 24 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backyard Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rosewater Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Fish And Chop House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Seafood Shanty - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Katama - just off the bike path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Katama - just off the bike path?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Katama - just off the bike path?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Katama - just off the bike path?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Katama - just off the bike path located?

Located in Katama, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Katama Farm, Huckleberry Barrens and Katama Plains Natural Heritage Area. Katama Point and South Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Felt like it could have been cleaner, cobwebs in some bedrooms, cleaning supplies were left out and bottom bathtub was not clean. Great outdoor area and bikes were ok and plentiful ,nice to be close to bike path. Limited and little to no dressers or storage places was inconvenient . 10 am is a bit early to check out by too. Overall we had great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsy T.

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

Stay in Edgartown

My family and I all enjoyed our stay at this property. The location was convenient for our needs and we had plenty of space for our group of 6 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The three generations of my family very much enjoyed our stay. The house was as advertised. It is very private, in a quiet area, with ample room for a large family. The multiple large decks and outdoor shower were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great property very attentive hosts and caretaker. This was our second time staying at this house. Near everything and plenty more d rom.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph & Jean P.

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

Fun

Great outdoor space, master bedroom has great deck,private,ideal location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2020
So glad you had a great time, Happy Thanksgiving
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moses S.

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

Amazing place

This was an incredible stay. We loved the incredible master bedroom, all the rooms to accommodate family and friends. The two best features were a) the massive porch - we basically hung out there the whole time - and b) the outdoor shower, felt like going to a spa. The property manager is very responsive - came very quickly to resolve a couple things we needed help with! Definitely book a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kurt a.

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

Great Home

Great stay for our family at this Katama house. Wonderful location, well appointed and clean home with tons of space. There’s even four bicycles you can use which fit our family perfectly. Four beach chairs were also in the shed. We would definitely stay here again without hesitation. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful and private

Enjoyed are stay immensely. Everything was easily accessible from our location. The house was well stocked with everything needed. My only complaint (not really a complaint but a mention) The two circular stair cases on each side of the living room was challenging with young children. Would stay here again and recommend this house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a truly wonderful time staying at this home. It was comfortable and very well appointed. We love to cook and found everything we needed in the kitchen. The beds and pillows were comfortable and we ate under the stars every night at the big table outside. It is located just down the street from the bike path to Norton Point/South Beach and is within walking/biking distance of the Katama restaurants and Edgartown if you are a bit more ambitious. The outdoor shower was hot and high pressure. The hosts were extremely responsive and very helpful. It was quiet and very dark at night. We had stayed here before a few years ago and loved it. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location made it worth it!!!

Cleanliness did not seem a priority - mainly used the outdoor shower. Happy to bring own linens & towels! Had a few rainy days & living space definitely not made for large groups to hangout. Bed rooms pretty small except master. Minimal storage space for long term stay. Location amazing ! Very convienent and walkable ! Extra beach chairs and bikes as house very nice plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Off the beaten path

We've been going up to the Vineyard every year now since COVID, and this was the best-located base of operations we've had. This house was a perfect size for our group. An older home, but the house was pretty clean. The outdoor shower had the best temperature and water pressure of all the showers, definitely recommend using while the weather is warm. The interior is cozier than you might think from the photos, but it was able to fit 6 without anybody sleeping on a couch or anything. The bikes were in a pretty rough shape, you're probably better off renting your own, but the beach chairs were sturdy and well-maintained. The outdoor deck area was lovely, and at nighttime really gave you a good look at the night sky. Location is the key to this house, as it was only a 6 minute drive to downtown Edgartown and South Beach in Katama.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Place but Hosting Could use work

Overall, loved the house, loved the location. However it was a major inconvenience that we were told just days before that no linens would be provided (that was not noted in the listing and it should be). We had to rent linens (sheet sets for all beds, face / hand / shower towels, kitchen towels etc etc) which ran about $300. Just would have preferred to know up front. Would have felt better about this if it were disclosed at the time of booking. Then additionally, it was listed as having air conditioning but at least two of the rooms the AC did not work (multiple people tried with no success to get them working).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Hello, thank you for the review. We wish you you had told us about the ACs during your stay, as we could have had the HVAC service out to fix it ASAP.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host did a great job communicating
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great location lovely house

The owner was very accommodating and helpful. The house is positioned half way between downtown Edgartown and Katama South Beach. The house is on a quiet cul de sac with ample yards. We enjoyed the airy openness of the house and it's many bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Garry N.

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

Katama

The property was exactly as depicted in the pictures. It is a great property perfect for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathleen d.

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

Lovely location

The house is as described and in a wonderful quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenna B.

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

Amazing house!

It was an amazing stay! In the listing it didn’t mention that we needed to bring our own sheets but in the welcome letter everything was listed that needed to be! They were very helpful with everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

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

Peaceful Edgartown/Katama retreat

A quiet spot just off the bike path out of Edgartown traffic but close enough to walk to town or Katama beach. There is a huge deck that accommodates many people, with a sitting area and a table area each with a large overhead umbrella. The space inside is clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, as long as one is good with eaves in the kitchen and bedroom. We filled the place with 10 people and with 4 bathrooms, and 5 bedrooms, we had ample space. A lovely simply decorated home with rabbits in the yard to entertain young ones!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha F.

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

Great for a wedding weekend in MV

House was in a convenient location (right off the main road a little over a mile south of Edgartown). Checkin/out was easy and host was very responsive to my questions. Friends and I were in town for a wedding and spent minimal time outside of sleeping actually at the house so it worked great for us. Few things to note: a few ppl have pointed this out, but I didnt realize til like the week before that the house has zero towels or sheets, so you have to spend a few hundred dollars renting those or bring your own. The house also didn't have soap or other basics in most of the bathrooms. Last thing was just that the staircases are pretty small/dangerous so prob not great for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Great place for large group!

This was a great place for me and extended family to stay for a wedding on the island. Several in our group used and loved the outdoor shower. We did find we needed to stagger showers inside, but that wasn't a problem. The property manager was easy to reach and addressed a small issue quickly. One item that I didn't notice at the time of booking was the need to bring sheets and towels for our group. That wasn't an issue, I only wish I knew that sooner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aubrey H.

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

Awesome house!

Great place, just be aware there’s no sheets towels or soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen i.

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

Fantastic

Very easy. Nice place. Huge master. Other Rooms are small but we’re on Martha’s Vineyard so you should not spend much time in your room
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Private, quiet and comfortable

1st floor bedrooms are small; well suited for children. Kids under 6 should stay on 1st floor and avoid circular staircase. Decks are huge with quality furniture and umbrellas. Enjoyed using the Pottery Barn dishes and appreciated the indoor wooden blinds. Grateful for new appliances in the kitchen and 1st floor laundry. Master bedroom was spacious with clever overhead lights.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

Great house for a large family

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