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Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8 167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Chilmark, MA
- Menemsha Beach3 min drive
- Lucy Vincent Beach6 min drive
- Gay Head Lighthouse15 min drive
- Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 4 - The Studio
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Mid-Century Modern - All Glass House - Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice
Mid-Century modern glass house, in Menemsha, on Marthas Vineyard. Designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, this all glass house, embodies the integration of nature and architecture, with simple utilitarian design in serene location, minutes from Menemsha or Lucy Vincent Beach. Built in the early 1960s, and recently updated, this all glass house, features 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, and a large open concept living & dining area. The house features floor to ceiling glass in every room. There is a wrap-around deck around the entire exterior, and another deck around the interior open-air courtyard area. The house has a large, new outdoor shower, with a stone sink. There are distance water views of the vineyard sound and the Elizabeth islands. The house is a short 5 min drive from the Homeport Restaurant, Menemsha Market, Chilmark Store, or Lucy Vincent Beach. Awarded Progressive Architecture's design excellence award in 1963, this historical updated mid-century modern house, offers the best of simple indoor/outdoor living, with all updated modern conveniences.
New in addition to The Glass House in 2023, is The Studio, a gorgeous space (about 16 x 16), with a wrap around deck, that is bulit over looking a stream. This Studio is accross the driveway from the main house (about 80 ft) and can be used as an additional bedroom with a queen bed or a home office space.
** The Glass House was featured in Martha's Vineyard Magazine in Spring 2018 issue. The full article is here: http://mvmagazine.com/news/2018/03/01/exurban-renewal
- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom. (BR1 Queen, BR2 Queen, BR3 (2) bunk beds) - Sleeps 8 (+2 in Studio)
- The Studio, 1 Bedroom, no bath (BR4 - Queen) - Sleeps 2
- Access to Lucy Vincent Beach and Squibnocket Beaches
- Access to Menemsha Pond (via Cove Rd, deeded access)
- WiFi / Internet - Available throughout the house
- Chef's kitchen with 5 burner stove (all new appliances)
- Dishwasher, Drawer Microwave, Oven; BBQ on deck
- Coffee Maker & Kreurig
- Direct TV / Flat Panel TV
- Sonus - Audio System
- Amazing outside shower
FAQ - Privacy in a Glass House - Although the house is 100% glass, 100% privacy can be achieved as all the walls have curtains which can be closed for complete privacy. We typically recommend having the curtains open to enjoy the floor to ceiling views of the natural surroundings, and achieve the intended feeling of the living space's integration into the nature surroundings, but all rooms (bathrooms, bedrooms, etc) can be 100% private as you would need and expect.
New in addition to The Glass House in 2023, is The Studio, a gorgeous space (about 16 x 16), with a wrap around deck, that is bulit over looking a stream. This Studio is accross the driveway from the main house (about 80 ft) and can be used as an additional bedroom with a queen bed or a home office space.
** The Glass House was featured in Martha's Vineyard Magazine in Spring 2018 issue. The full article is here: http://mvmagazine.com/news/2018/03/01/exurban-renewal
- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom. (BR1 Queen, BR2 Queen, BR3 (2) bunk beds) - Sleeps 8 (+2 in Studio)
- The Studio, 1 Bedroom, no bath (BR4 - Queen) - Sleeps 2
- Access to Lucy Vincent Beach and Squibnocket Beaches
- Access to Menemsha Pond (via Cove Rd, deeded access)
- WiFi / Internet - Available throughout the house
- Chef's kitchen with 5 burner stove (all new appliances)
- Dishwasher, Drawer Microwave, Oven; BBQ on deck
- Coffee Maker & Kreurig
- Direct TV / Flat Panel TV
- Sonus - Audio System
- Amazing outside shower
FAQ - Privacy in a Glass House - Although the house is 100% glass, 100% privacy can be achieved as all the walls have curtains which can be closed for complete privacy. We typically recommend having the curtains open to enjoy the floor to ceiling views of the natural surroundings, and achieve the intended feeling of the living space's integration into the nature surroundings, but all rooms (bathrooms, bedrooms, etc) can be 100% private as you would need and expect.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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 C0138740620
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About the area
Chilmark
Chilmark is home to this holiday home. Tisbury Town Hall & Katharine Cornell Memorial Theater and Vineyard Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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 kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Chilmark, MA
What's nearby
- Chilmark Chocolates - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Menemsha Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Lucy Vincent Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
- Gay Head Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
- Aquinnah Cliffs - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- State Road - 13 min drive
- Menemsha Galley - 18 min walk
- Chilmark Tavern - 4 min drive
- 7aFoods - 12 min drive
- Outermost Inn - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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 house was designed and built by my father Chet Wisniewski in 1962. 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 for twenty-five years. The glasshouse has been a family vacation spot and summer residence since it was built in 1962.
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