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Historic Menemsha Cottage - Tilton House
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Living area
Living area
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Menemsha Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Chilmark, MA
  • Place, Menemsha Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Bluffs Harbor
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Inkwell Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tilton House - Menemsha Harborside

Menemsha cottage adjacent to Menemsha Harbor in the Town of Chilmark. Historic village cottage for four people. 100 feet to Menemsha Harbor and a two minute walk to the beach. Also, access to two exclusive town beaches (for Town Fee): Squibnocket and Lucy Vincent.

Walk out your door and across the street to the harbor. Stroll the dock and end up at the beach to enjoy the sunsets. Our village has a restaurant, fish markets, art galleries, shops and a wonderful family beach, all in walking distance. Bus service is also available to take you to other parts of the island.

Cancellation: A FULL refund will be given if we are able to re-rent the week cancelled.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
one car allowed in designated parking area signed lease required to complete booking.
Cancellation: If we are able to rent a cancelled week, we will be able to return a portion or all of the rental fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0063320620
Property # 247274vb
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

About the area

Menemsha

Chilmark is home to this holiday home. Island Cove Miniature Golf and Island Cove Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Chilmark Chocolates and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve. The Grey Barn and Farm and Polly Hill Arboretum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Chilmark, MA

What's nearby

  • Menemsha Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Martha's Vineyard Museum - 32 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 38 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 39 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 39 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪7aFoods - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪North Tisbury Farm & Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Menemsha Galley - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aquinnah Shop - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilton House - Menemsha Harborside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tilton House - Menemsha Harborside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tilton House - Menemsha Harborside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tilton House - Menemsha Harborside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tilton House - Menemsha Harborside located?

Situated in Chilmark, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Menemsha Beach and Edys Island. Chilmark Town Hall and Chilmark Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 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 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect home for our young family. And the host is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2025
It was pleasure meeting you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is amazing! Barbara is a great host. She made the check in process very easy and was attentive throughout my stay. Just steps away from (Menemsha) the beach, the house was comfortable and very quiet.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Thank you, Kim. It was a pleasure having you and hope to see you again. Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Great location, lovely home

My husband, newborn and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The space was plenty big and had everything we needed. Barbara and her husband were available if needed which was nice. Cannot beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Enjoyed meeting you all. Hope to have you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Menemsha Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect, in walking distance of the town beach, the fishing shacks on Menemsha Pier and the galleries and shops along the main road. The cottage is comfortable and Barbara was a great host. We had breakfasts on the back deck and took advantage of the gas grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2020
Hope to see you again. Take care and stay well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Highly recommended

The owner who lives nearby could not have been nicer. The cottage was charming, in an old timey sort of way. The location to seafood stores and a beach could not have been more convenient - just a walk away. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect cottage for an incredible Menemsha experience

This is THE place to stay for those who love the little fishing village of Menemsha. The location cannot be beat - you can walk to everything: the beach, sunsets, Menemsha Fish Market, Larsens, Homeport, Menemsha Galley, and there are little shops to explore, as well the fantastic art at Ruel Gallery just steps from the cottage. The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Check in/check out was seamless, the house was clean and well stocked, and Barbara is an absolutely lovely host! We will be back to enjoy it all over again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review. Look forward to having you next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

A classic vacation cottage

There are three reasons to select Tilton House. First is the cottage itself which is a unique piece of Vineyard history, having been moved to its present location from Chilmark Brick Yard by oxen cart. It is a classic vacation cottage, well appointed and equipped -- especially the kitchen. Second is the location. The cottage provides a wonderful view of Menemsha harbor with its fishing boats, Dutcher's Dock with its seafood markets selling both fresh and ready-to-eat seafoods, the wetlands leading down to the beach and Vineyard Sound, and the Elizabeth Islands. The sunsets viewed from the beach are spectacular. The Chilmark area is bucolic, a distinct contrast with Edgartown and Vineyard Haven. The third reason to select Tilton Housing is the landlords. They are friendly and helpful but never intrusive.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure having you both and we hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Great location

Great location. 3 minute walk to two wonderful fish markets, 5 minute walks to beach, to great sunset viewings, to one of the Vineyard's iconic restaurants. Barbara and John are most gracious hosts! Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
So glad you enjoyed being here. The fall is just a wonderful time to be here and the weather was nice. Hope to see you again.

About the host

Hosted by Diane Morgan

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Our has been on the island since the 1600s. My father and grandfather were commercial fisherman out of Menemsha Harbor. Some of the houses that we rent were old fishing shanties that were converted to summer cottages.

Why they chose this property

This house was transported from the Brickyard in Chilmark to it's current location by oxen and cart. My great grandparents lived there. After their death in the 1920s the house was made into a rental home.

What makes this property unique

This house is in the center of the village of Menemsha...fresh fish, strolling on the dock, restaurants, front view seats to a beautiful sunset.
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