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Modern beach house - Walking distance to Philbin Beach

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Ocean View
Exterior
Outdoor Shower
Deck
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Aquinnah, MA
  • Place, Gay Head Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Aquinnah Cliffs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Squibnocket Pond
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Modern beach house - Walking distance to Philbin Beach

This beach house is a ten minute walk from Philbin Beach, the town beach on the surf side of Aquinnah.

It is an “upside down” house with the kitchen living room, and deck situated upstairs to take advantage of the ocean view. A large yard surrounded by woods affords family plenty of space to play or relax in privacy.

Numerous windows and glass doors allow much sunlight in for a bright and airy beach house feel. All appliances and furniture are from 2008 or later. The upstairs has vaulted ceilings with ceiling fans. With both an upstairs living room and downstairs family room, families or large groups can spread out. A screened in porch with a large table and chairs offers an ideal spot to dine. Outdoor shower separated from house.

In July and August, we rent only for full weeks, Saturday to Saturday. Ferry tickets are available for July and August.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
No smoking. No pets. Maximum occupancy is eight people. Please do as much laundry as possible prior to departure.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0027491040
Property # 287604vb
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
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

Aquinnah

Located in Aquinnah, this holiday home is near the beach. Middle Road Sanctuary and Wades Field reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Chilmark Chocolates and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve. The Grey Barn and Farm and Polly Hill Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Aquinnah, MA

What's nearby

  • Gay Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Aquinnah Cliffs - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Squibnocket Pond - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chilmark Chocolates - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Menemsha Beach - 15 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Menemsha Galley - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aquinnah Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chilmark Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Orange Peel Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Menemsha Deli - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern beach house - Walking distance to Philbin Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern beach house - Walking distance to Philbin Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern beach house - Walking distance to Philbin Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern beach house - Walking distance to Philbin Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern beach house - Walking distance to Philbin Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gay Head Lighthouse and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Aquinnah Cliffs. Squibnocket Pond and Stonewall Beach are also within 6 miles (10 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. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Very nice property in good location.

Overall very happy with stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and landscaping Beds were comfortable and it was superb beach living. Only missed cable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2025
Ron, sorry about the cable. The e TV has YouTube TV which offers more and better coverage than cable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

This was the perfect weekend getaway for a group of twenty somethings
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2021
Molly and her party left our house in perfect condition. Great guests I hope they rent again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

Beautiful property

If you like being in a quiet, peaceful spot near the beach, this is a great place to vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Lovely stay

We stayed two years ago and were just as pleased as we were then. Lovely house, nice deck, responsive host. Hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Good tenants who I hope rent again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We cannot say enough great things about this property. It was clean, well stocked, and had great communication with the owner. We enjoyed playing Corn Hole in the beautiful yard and enjoyed evenings on the deck. The location was perfect and we enjoyed the quietness of being tucked back in the woods. Would recommend this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn O.

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

Aquinnah Beach Home

Beautiful spacious home near beach. Perfect setup for our family. Lovely kitchen and deck. You could hear the birds and the waves from the deck. A perfect spot to enjoy this beautiful part of the Vineyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark J.

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

Great long JAWS weekend

The property was just as described!Unfortunately the rest of the family was unable to attend because of a death in the family, so just my wife and I.Very happy with the property. A little tough finding it in the dark with the directions, but made it. Super clean and comfortable. Probably the best privacy on the island with a bit of ocean view. Beach parking and beach passes had recently expired so we had to pay for access and parking, but no big deal, only my wife and I. Would definitely recommend AND stay again. Thank you Jeffrey!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Fantastic stay in Aquinnah!

Visiting MV for the first time with my 2 daughters, son-in-law and 2 granddaughters who were attending a wedding. Loved every minute of our time here. We don't want to let the secret out but staying in Aquinnah at the quiet end of the island was beautiul. Jeff was the perfect host. He answered all of our questions quickly and the house suited our family perfectly. One of the best furnished and equipped homes we have ever rented. Would most definitely return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Sue, Thank you. I hope you rent from us again. Thanks, Jeff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERICA H.

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

Beautiful oasis

We had an incredible trip with this beautiful home as our home base. The property was in a breathtaking part of the island very close to the Aquinnah cliffs. The beach passes included with the rental enabled us to park at local beaches where we spent a lot our time swimming, relaxing, and watching the sunset. The home itself has a fantastic layout with a big open space upstairs including a large deck and bedrooms downstairs. It was amazing for our family of four but would also be very comfortable for additional guests. It was very clean, bright, and organized with extra supplies. We loved it. I would highly recommend this home and we hope to come back soon! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Relaxing and secluded

We stayed here for a week in August 2016 and loved it. Aquinnah is such a great quiet and laid back part of the island. The house itself is perfect for a large group as it has several living spaces and is very open, bright and airy, but also has central A/C. The house was meticulously cared for and a very relaxing place to spend time. It's a short walk and shorter drive to Philbin beach. After getting a renters' beach permit for the week, driving back and forth to the beach was very easy as well as the lot almost never filled up, being a resident beach. The Chilmark Store is a fantastic general store only a 12 minute drive away and we made frequent trips for groceries, coffee, ice cream, breakfast sandwiches, etc. The owner was extremely responsive to any questions we had both before our vacation and during the week. The owner provides plenty of beach and bath towels and beach chairs and it was easy to do laundry regularly. The kitchen had all the amenities we needed to have dinner at the house every night. There is both a gas grill and a charcoal grill as well. The deck off of the living room was a great spot to enjoy breakfast and a cup of coffee in the morning and stargazing at night. There's a great big yard and hammock, which is great for kids. We would definitely return and highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Aquinnah!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Peaceful, tranquil stay at lovely home

We very much enjoyed our memorable week in this beautiful home. The house is spacious in a wonderful setting, with a magnificent beach nearby in a part of Aquinnah our family was long familiar with. It was nice to be able to both walk and drive to it. To us, this is the peaceful side of the island and always has been and Jeff's house fits right into that aspect of the Vineyard and state of mind we have about this part of the island. The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals and we enjoyed the dining room and living room setting. We liked having a big kitchen upstairs. The one part of the house we didn't use for meals was the screen porch on the lower level. That leads me to say, just as an advisory, if someone staying at the house can't go up stairs you would need to make some accommodations to be there. That is made easier because three of the bedrooms and a bathroom are downstairs and meals could be brought downstairs to have on the large table in the screen porch. Whoever is preparing meals would need to be able to get up stairs. We loved staying at the house which we will remember as a great highlight of our trip to the Vineyard and would be grateful for the ability to stay there again. Three of our family members, including our child, were experiencing their very first trip to the Vineyard and having a home like this to stay in during our week there enhanced the experience immessuarbly for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Z.

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

Fabulous house in a great location

Easy access to Philbin Beach. The house was beautifully stocked for guests’ comfort From beach chairs to kitchen gear. Great Aquinnah location. Easy communication with the owner as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

All around excellence

Very quiet and restful stay and a very accommodating host. Well equipped spacious kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Beautiful spot in the woods

Very nice!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Idyllic location + lovely home = great vacation

We've been staying up-island near the cliffs/Philbin beach/lighthouse for 20 years, so this place appealed to us as soon as we saw the listing. We especially loved the deck and the openness of the second floor. The house was clean and comfortable, we had a stack of good books, and the kitchen was well-equipped for cooking, so we had only to venture out for a fresh catch from the fish market and fresh produce from the local farmers markets. Daily beach walks and hiking on the miles of trails on the Vineyard's protected lands - plus a few stops at other favorite haunts (like dinner at the Outermost Inn) ... a restful, lovely week in a place we hope to return to.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Great

Fantastic property with everything we needed for a long weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Absolutely lovely

My husband and I spent three days in this wonderful house on Aquinnah. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, you can listen to the ocean from the deck, there's a water view over the trees, and it's incredibly private but only a short walk to the beach. Jeff was helpful and responsive. I'd be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Idyllic Aquinnah

This is a lovely house beautifully situated overlooking the south shore of Martha's Vineyard. The interior decoration is lovely and simple with plenty of space for lounging, including shaded screened in porch and upper deck with ocean view. Great kitchen with new stove and dishwasher - well supplied for those who love to cook. Wonderful outdoor shower and large yard with hammock for peaceful reading in the shade. And on top of all this the owners are really nice and highly responsive to any issues that arise. This is our happy place!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan h.

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

Top notch location, home & host!

We had a great time. The place was so well-maintained and comfortable and the setting was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Our favorite week of the year five years running!

A beautiful house and a short walk to a great beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Great house, Great location

First of all, be aware that this house is on the very far end of the island, in Aquinnah, about a 35 minute car ride from Edgartown. If you want to be near shops and restaurants, then this is not the place for you. If, however, you want peace, unspoiled natural beauty and solitude, then this house is a great choice. Also: be aware that the photo on the website is deceptive—there is no significant ocean view—that photo was taken with a powerful zoom lens. It is possible to walk to a perfect beach—it is about a 15 minute walk, which takes away the need for parking, which would be a hassle on summer weekends. The house is lovely—bedrooms are ample with comfortable bedding, there is a nice screened porch for eating, and a lovely deck, with some nice Adirondack chairs, overlooking the woods in which the house is located. In fact, the home is surrounded by woods, which, to us, was a huge attraction—just beautiful and serene. Best of all, the house is very well stocked with everything you might possibly need. Another plus is the owner, Jeff Okun, who is very accessible and easy to deal with. If we return to Martha’s Vineyard, we would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda g.

Perfect weeks retreat

Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Corinne Z.

beautiful home in Aquinnah

Beautiful home within a half mile of Phibin and Aquinnah beaches on a secluded lot. We could hear the crashing waves from the spacious deck. Very clean. No mold issues which occur in so many homes near the water. All appliances and decor top notch. Owner is easily accessible and addresses any questions/concerns promptly. Corinne, Ashford, CT
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Loved this house!

My daughter and I had a very nice week at this house. The house was everything we expected and more. It looks just like the photos on the internet only the whole is greater than the sum of the parts! We loved the open concept upper level which was great for hanging out. We have been vacationing on the Vineyard for over 20 years and this is one of the nicest homes in which we have stayed. It is updated and very clean. An extra bonus is that linens and towels (including beach towels) are provided. The owner also provides dish and bathroom soap, paper towels, laundry detergent, etc. Although we could have had better weather it did not stop us from taking a quick run down to the beach without having to commit to a whole day. The nearby beaches (less than 5 minute drive) are some of the nicest on the Vineyard. I would definitely rent this house again and have already recommended it to friends who are thinking of vacationing on the Vineyard next year.

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Okun

Host profile image
I grew up spending summers here. I live outside of Boston, close enough to visit the property for weekends to maintain the property.

Why they chose this property

My family loves the unique beauty and serenity of Aquinnah. We've traveled the world and find the Aquinnah beaches to be the most beautiful and relaxing place to be. I love our particular property because it is both walking distance to the beach and secluded from the road and neighboring properties.

What makes this property unique

We chose to completely renovate and modernize the house so we could spend more time here year round.

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