Menemsha - Davis House

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A single-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a small garden with various plants and flowers.
A marina at sunset with boats docked and calm water reflecting the sky.
A cozy room with a blue sofa, a white table, and a chair. There are large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A neatly made bed with a white duvet and a beige throw blanket, a bedside lamp, and a round mirror on the wall.
A harbor with boats docked, calm water, and houses in the background.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Menemsha Beach

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Menemsha

Located in Chilmark, this cottage is near the beach. Tisbury Town Hall & Katharine Cornell Memorial Theater and Vineyard Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Island Cove Miniature Golf and Island Cove Adventures. Chilmark Chocolates and Fulling Mill Brook Preserve 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/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Map
chilmark, MA

What's nearby

  • Menemsha Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 38 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Circuit Avenue - 38 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 39 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 39 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chilmark Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Menemsha Galley - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪7aFoods - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪North Tisbury Farm & Market - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Menemsha - Davis House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Menemsha - Davis House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Menemsha - Davis House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Menemsha - Davis House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Menemsha - Davis House located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage 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 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 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
Location! Location! Location! The stay overlooking Menamsha Harbour was just perfect for celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary! Host Barbara and John were amazing, and friendly! we absolutely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2026
Look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great little cottage with an incredible view and fantastic location.
Sunset view from the cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara and John are terrific hosts and the house is cute as a button!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you, Paul. It was a pleasure meeting you both. Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Perfect getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
I’m glad. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved staying here. It is a sweet house of good character in a very beautiful and very special place. And our hosts were warm, friendly, and helpful. Very grateful to have been able to be there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised and very clean. View of Menemsha was amazing. The host and family was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary

Wonderful stay and perfect location. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Look forward to having you both back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week in the Vineyard

Barbara’s beach cabin is delightful. She is amazing host and has a warm and friendly personality. Wonderful location near the water and great ocean breezes. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2024
Thank you, Wendy. It was great to meet you, and I look forward to you visiting with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Experience Authentic Martha's Vineyard

Barbara has a lovely property smack dab in the middle of quaint Menemsha. It's rustic and compact, but it's straight out of a storybook. We had a stupendous time and would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Loved meeting you and Hugo. Come back again. Hopefully we can leave the pandemic behind us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Island time

Relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A million dollar view! This quaint cottage provided all we needed for a relaxing vacation. The place is rustic but comfortable and well equipped. We loved sitting in the living area and enjoying the cool ocean breeze and the fantastic view of Menemsha. The bed is very comfortable. We had wonderful nights’ sleep falling asleep to the sound of the bouy’s bell. Thank you to Barbara and John for checking in to make sure we we had everything we needed. We will be back.
View from living area.
Sunset from the Menemsha beach- only steps away from the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time enjoying this cottage. We love the view. I love to hear the buoy bell as I fall asleep and we both love the proximity to the fish markets and the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October visit

The time spent on this property in Chilmark last week confirmed what I love about this island. The view from the front porch toward Menemsha looks out over marshes with egrets and sea gulls, then beyond to the sea. We walked two minutes to the fish market for dinner which we cooked in the cottage. I woke up early one morning to watch the full moon descend to the horizon, then took a walk around the peer and the boats as the sun came up. The location is breathtakingly beautiful. The hosts, like the accommodations, gave us everything we needed, and nothing we didn’t. I highly recommend this cottage for those who love the quiet (October) beauty of the Vineyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet... with breathtaking views!

My wife and I had a gorgeous fall week on Martha's Vineyard, with priceless views of Menemsha Harbor and beach. It was our launching point to great walks and running trails, and outstanding meals whether from one of the fish markets right outside the front door, of one of the many restaurants still open and serving well into October. Barbara was a fantastic host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Water views and lobster bisque

It's not just a property, it's a poem. Open Water, sand paths and marsh trails, this is a unique ecological location as well as a culinary one. The sounds of fishermen and channel buoys in the early morning, refreshing swims, the heady aroma of bisques and chowders and buttered lobster around the corner. On foot, that is!. Would a months stay be enough to satisfy? - try a full season. Wonderful and true Islanders, the owners are kind and accommodating, making my stay just right.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Frances, thank you for this wonderful review. We are glad you will be returning next year. Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Week in Menemsha

We had a wonderful week in Menemsha - Barbara's cottage is in the perfect location - we loved being able to walk to Menemsha Beach every evening for sunsets, Larsen's Fish Market for fresh seafood and lobster rolls and the Galley for ice cream and lunch on a rainy day! Barbara is a wonderful host and we hope to be back in Menemsha next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of heaven

Sweet rustic cottage with incredible ocean and Menemsha views fabulous sunsets great seafood nearby walk to beach and access to Lucy Vincent Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Thank you, Sally. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location, rustic cottage

We had a lovely time and were amazed at how undeveloped the Menemsha side of the Vineyard still is. The view from the cottage is as advertised, the cottage is walking distance to a swimming beach, to fish markets, and to a trail through the salt marsh and beach roses, and up the hill. This is a small, very rustic place, tastefully decorated with antiques and original artwork. Even though it is very close to two other houses, everyone was quiet. Barbara is extremely responsive, as other reviewers have noted. The kitchen was very well equipped with good pots and pans. On the downside: The stairs are steep - as was pictured in the listing, there is no sink in the bathroom, and the bathroom door did not close properly. Also the refrigerator door needs to be repaired.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential New England Cottage

The cottage was perfectly quaint and located in an ideal location within walking distance of delicious fish markets and lovely shops. The sunsets from the porch are exquisite. The property owner is wonderful and makes everything smooth and trouble-free. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage by the sea

We spent a week here celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary. Barbara is a wonderful host! And the cottage is comfortable, has everything needed and is ideally located for exploring Upisland. We enjoyed fishing , beach combing, hiking, as well as ready access to fresh seafood. It was a perfect location for a wonderful week!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late October in the pandemic

I was a first time visitor to Martha's Vineyard and had no idea about where to go or stay. I chose this place because it was one of the few 2-person places and was on the Western side of the island which appealed to my love for walks in nature, and for staying safe during the pandemic. Turns out we chose well! I loved being right in Menemsha Village - at a lonely time of the year it was nice to see folks and talk to people out and about. The cottage is basic but just what we wanted and expected - very relaxing and full of light, with a calming view of the salt marsh and Vineyard Sound beyond. You need to be able to do stairs to get to the bedroom. I especially loved Barbara's cookware, and it was a bit sad to come home to my own pots and pans again. Also, I'm not a grillmaster, but there is a grill for guests and we succeeded in doing a fantastic dish of grilled fish and potatoes. Which brings me to a big shout-out to the Menemsha Fish Market down the street from the cottage - lots of other places closed for the season but we always had great food options here for take out or cooking at home (seafood chimichangas, who knew that would be so good?). There is a great loop walk along the beach, through the marsh and up through the woods (you get to see and read about Devon Milk Cows in the pasture on Beach Plum Lane). Also close to many other walking places, including the Menemsha Hills Reserve and Tea Lane Farm. And Barbara is very responsive but also seemingly very laid back, which is wonderful combination. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Glad you had a good time. I enjoyed meeting you both and hope to see you again. Stay well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Menemsha cottage

We rented this house for a quiet week away in September; our first time on Martha's Vineyard. We walked in and there were fresh flowers on the table! It was so fun to be able to walk to Menemsha beach and the fish market. Barbara was delightful and helpful but not nosy or omnipresent. Access to Squibnocket and Lucy Vincent beaches was so fun - we rented bikes and they were close enough to bike to. We loved going to sleep to the sound of the harbor bell buoy. Like a previous reviewer said - this cottage has everything you need and nothing you don't need. The is an extra day built in between renters to allow for deep covid cleaning and airing out. The listing created accurate expectations for our stay and we had a truly lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
So glad you. had a good time. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic retreat

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Owner could not have been nicer or more helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you both. I hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Natural Beauty

Great location, walk to beach, Larsen’s fish market and close to Chilmark store. Great views/sunset. Nice salt marsh in front for birding. Smooth friendly rental experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Menemsha Getaway

Had a wonderful week staying at the David Cottage. Looking forward to future visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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