Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
2026 now Open! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything!
This home was updated in 2023! Beautiful detached 2 bedroom within walking distance to the center of Oak Bluffs. The exterior includes a large wrap around deck, terrific screened in porch, 2 car parking pad and a private outdoor shower. It offers a fully renovated kitchen with tiled granite counters, new flooring, gas stove/oven, stacked washer/dryer (HE detergent only!) and a small eat-in area. New full bath with a full sized bathtub and tiled tub surround. Living room with original refinished pine floors, new sofa with queen memory foam pull out, flat screen app compatible tv, dvd player with dvd's and small sitting area. The 2nd floor offers two bedrooms both having places to hang clothes per tenants feedback requests. The 1st bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, new king Casper hybrid bed, dresser, flat screen app compatible tv. The 2nd bedroom has a single bed with 2nd pull out trundle style single bed, flat screen app compatible tv and dresser.
Regardless of updates this is still a smaller old classic Marthas Vineyard home. It is also our home. If you want something brand new or perfect I suggest a hotel. If you want something close to town, well cared for, comfortable and a true Marthas Vineyard experience this is the place for you! We have many repeat guests who love it as much as we do. Please consider the stairs to the upper level are original and a bit steep. Also the ceiling heights in some areas are lower than new construction. I am 6'1" and have no issues (Low spots are living room 6'8 1\2", small bedroom and hallway 6'6" and sloped ceiling at bath sink 6'6"). Also both bedrooms only have 1 window with AC units. They can be run on AC for cooling or fan to allow outside air into these rooms.
Oak Bluffs: The Town of Oak Bluffs is a resort town on the northeast shore of the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Oak Bluffs is home to many historical and nationally recognized landmarks including the Flying Horses Carousel which is the nation's oldest operating platform carousel. Oak Bluffs operates the largest marina on Martha's Vineyard, which not only has the most slips, but is situated in the midst of the historic gingerbread campgrounds, and offers easy access to the rest of the Island. 'OB', as it is sometimes referred to, also is home to several beautiful public beaches, a teaming shore of wildlife, fish and shellfish, fabulous public parks, a golf course and even a microbrewery. Today, an active downtown is complete with exciting restaurants, charming inns, shops, and galleries, a variety of specialty food shops, movie theaters, and places to enjoy live entertainment and dancing. Oak Bluffs has a new fishing pier that was completed for the 2014 season and the new seawall and boardwalk from the ferry to the marina opened in 2016. There is also a bowling alley/entertainment center and a brand new walking path around Sunset Lake. Circuit Avenue improvements completed in 2024 with new wider sidewalks, park and upgrades.
Cleaning: Our cleaners are still practicing Covid protocols and fully sterilizing the home.
Laundry/Linens: Linens are not provided. Each bed has a protective cover, pillow with protective cover and blanket. There are linen services that can service the property. They can deliver and pick up linens to the home if needed. There is Takemmy Linen Rental and Marthas Linen Rental. Takemmy does not have blankets so use Marthas if you also need blankets. The linens we recommend are: (King bedroom)- A king sheet/bedroom set, blanket, two king pillows and two standard pillow cases. (Single bedroom)- A single sheet/bedroom set, blanket and one standard pillow case plus a second single sheet/bedroom set, blanket and one standard pillow case if using the trundle bed. (Sofa bed)- A queen sheet/bedroom set, blanket and one standard pillow case if using the sofa bed. (Other)- Towels, wash cloths and maybe beach towels/blanket.
Call Jim with questions at 443-271-0926.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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More than three (3) adults accepted on a case by case basis.
Important information
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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
Property Registration Number C0118172210
About the area
Oak Bluffs
Located in Oak Bluffs, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Inkwell Beach and Cape Cod Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Woods Hole Ferry Terminal.
Flying Horses Carousel and Island Cove Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Offshore Ale Co. - 12 min walk
The Barn Bowl & Bistro - 11 min walk
Lookout Tavern - 14 min walk
Mo's Lunch - 12 min walk
Portuguese-American Club - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 2026 now Open! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 2026 now Open! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything!?
As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2026 now Open! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything! on 28 April 2026 start from NZ$374, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 2026 now Open! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2026 now Open! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2026 now Open! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2026 now Open! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oak Bluffs Public Library and Inkwell Beach. Cottage Museum and Circuit Avenue are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The outdoor set up is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. I enjoyed the use of all the amenities. It was quaint and provided what we needed for our long weekend stay. The location and size of property was perfect for driving or walking but for a group it was manageable. We slept well and had everything we could need. The host are very accessible!
Lasonta D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thanks for renting. Love to have you back in the future!
This property is not huge, but it is in a fantastic location! The spacious outdoor space really makes up for the smaller interior. I would highly recommend for someone looking for a comfortable stay within walking distance to circuit Avenue!
Vanessa F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2024
Thanks so much for the review. So glad you had a great trip!
A lovely quaint house that I adore. Walking distance to the town of Oak Bluffs and the Inkwell beach. I couldn't ask for more of a perfect property for what I desired my vacation to be.
Marsha M.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks so much for the review!!! Glad you rebooked for next year!
Me & my Hubby stayed in this Cute & Quaint Cottage. The back yard provides tranquility to sit relax read or have a few guess over for a BBQ in a quiet area would love to stay there again when we come back.
Chanelle F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks so much for staying in our home! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
This small home was even better than expected: The bedrooms were cozy and we all slept soundly (teens loved the bed/trundle duo), and summer school and a bit of work was made less painful by good wifi. Proximity to town and beach were great, and we did a fair amount of cooking and enjoyed the outdoor patio and screened-in lounge area (calling it a "porch" kind of doesn't do it justice.) Outdoor rainfall shower was the perfect way to wind down. I really appreciated Jim's helpfulness and we can't wait to try to get back!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks so much for the review. Hope you stay with us again!!!
Fantastic week on MV! If you’re looking to escape the main land and want an authentic Martha’s Vineyard getaway for 2-3 people, this is the place.
It features a cozy kitchen with every kind of cooking appliance you could hope for, toaster, toaster oven, air fryer, slow cooker etc… Laundry is brand new here too!
Living room is also comfortable with a nice couch and plenty of other seating.
Upstairs is a little tight but the king size bed is very comfortable.
Outside, there’s a great screened in porch with a large wrap around deck, grill and shower.
It’s a very short walk to downtown Oak Bluffs and ginger bread cottage camp.
Owners had great communication before, during and after our stay.
We can’t wait to return next year!
Bob P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2023
Thanks for the review and so glad you enjoyed your stay! Excited to have you stay again next Summer!!!
Jim is a wonderful human being. I truly couldn't ask for a better time out in Martha's Vineyard, as I had staying at this property. This lovely, cozy home added to my wonderful vacation on the Vineyard. My ENTIRE family LOVED it! The outside shower is a PURE delight! 🚿 The property is walking distance to the town. It is so near to the wonderful town in Oak Bluffs where everything is happening. What's so wonderful about its location is, although it's so near to town, it's in a quiet, quaint part of Oak Bluffs where I so enjoyed the tranquility of simply walking down the road and down the hill into town... I couldn't ask for a better housing experience.
Marsha M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks so much. So glad you had a great trip! I have you down for next year!
Overall, this place was a great stay in Oak Bluffs. The house has a lot going for it - incredible outdoor space (Adirondack chairs! covered and screened in porch! dining table! awesome grill! huge outdoor shower!), and a very well stocked kitchen (we cook a LOT and had all the tools we needed). The house is clean and well maintained. The location is good, you're about a 10 minute walk from the harbor, a 20 minute walk to beaches (Inkwell or Jetty), and 5 minutes from the cottages. The neighborhood is quiet and away from the hub-bub of Circuit Ave.
A few things I wished I knew before I went - The upstairs is just the two bedrooms, each have one window. Both windows have AC units in them. This means that there's no way to get fresh air on the second floor, which got very stuffy, even in June. It was 60 degrees outside and we were still running the AC. Also, the trundle twin bed is a bit too big for the bedroom. When it's pulled all the way out, you can't open the door (or you can block it open). You have to push it back in a little (just a few inches) for the door to be operable. Finally, we had to stock our own toilet paper and garbage bags. This isn't a big deal, just something I wish I had known in advance. And tenants aren't allowed to leave anything behind, so you have to buy absolutely everything you need.
Overall, a great stay! The landlord was super helpful, communicative, and accessible if I needed anything. They clearly care about their space a lot. We had a great time!
Erica K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks so much for leaving a review. Always so nice to hear the positive feedback! Due to this great feedback we have changed our policy to allow certain items to be left at the home and added a comment about the windows. Unfortunately not much we can do about the bedroom size and the trundle but although tight it is functional. Thanks again for taking the time!!!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Timothy W.
9 June 2021
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Renters beware!
Where to start...The place is moldy so if you have allergies you will be sneezing a lot, etc. Everything we brought back smelled like mildew and had to be laundered.
We have been renting summer homes for 30+ years and have never seen so many tenant instructions and signs. You would think that if the landlord is so wary of the septic and other damage either do not rent your place or plan on pumping the septic out more often.
It was cold while we were there - heat had been turned off. Thankfully we brought warm coats which we wore inside.
The house is VERY small. Cozy here means minuscule bedrooms and very low ceilings. 5'3" person can touch ceilings with extended arm.
Here is just a small sampling of the unusual instructions:
It is ill-advised to go outside barefoot (sign telling you possibility of splinters and nails). pls note: no yard -decking both sides and back of house.
Ant issue, (clean up ALL CRUMBS)
Limit the amount of toilet paper you use (old septic).
We fell sorry for parent who are expected to monitor all this on vacation PLUS the stairs would be difficult for young children and the elderly to navigate.
There are many posted signs in the kitchen, here is a sampling: Not one but 3 -"do not put hot items on counter"
"do not pour grease down drain"
"No Smoking"
"Please make sure storm door is completely closed"
"Do not move grill". While we are on the subject of the grill, if propane runs out YOU are expected to refill at your own expense providing propane for yourself and the rest of the renters - instructions on where to go to refill and the cost - $30
The list goes on and on.
We have rented older homes before but have never seen anything like this before with the landlord's # of posted signs and expectations - many of them a first for us in the 30+ years we have been summer home renters.
This is only the 2nd time we have ever written a negative review in our many years of summer rentals.
Martha's Vineyard is a charming place and fortunately we were able to separate the less than stellar rental experience and weird landlord with all his signs and expectations from our overall experience of the Inland.
Timothy W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Not really worth a response. Some people still amaze me. There is no mold and I wish I had some recourse for fraudulent statements. New septic installed last Fall and house re-renovated and ready new for 2022. Our 2 bad reviews are a renter who wanted to cancel last minute and this one who probably should stay at a hotel. This is our home and we choose to share it. We love it here and our other reviews show how much renters do as well. Just read the reviews after this one and check out the updated pics.
Extremely tight living quarters and low ceilings, but location, location, location is everything and pretty much perfect. Walking distance to dining, beach, and entertainment.
Robert K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks so much for leaving a review. Always so nice to hear the positive feedback! We have added comments about ceiling heights and that it is a smaller home to help future renters. Thanks again!!!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Megan H.
23 September 2020
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Never again
The property was in terrible condition. Check in was 3 pm the cleaner wasn’t done until 345 pm. The chair cushions in the kitchen had brown stains all over them. The outdoor shower curtain was ripped and torn down. There were dirty gloves in the outdoor shower. The mattress pad on the king bed had a large yellow stain. The pillows on the couch are ripped and multiple stains on the couch. The acs were dirty we had to clean the filters the first night. We left after one night even though we booked the place for a week as the property was dirty. Very disappointed.
Megan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Simply untrue. Does anybody beleive they left vacation after one night even if this information was true? I guess they are talking about the mattress pad on the bed that has always had two high end waterproof mattress protectors on it. Even if the outdoor shower curtain was to blow down there is a spare in the home. Wind can do that. I inspected the sofa 2 weeks after this stay while I was there and there are no rips or stains. I'd be happy to send this renter pictures before and after their stay. It's a home so its not perfect but we do our best and love it there. I commend our cleaner who practiced Covid protocols all Summer and the fact they did such a great job with 1 person crews instead of 2 to protect renters. We have tons of positive feedback and repeat renters. I don't understand the motivation behind a fraudulent review but I wish this renter the best. Take a look at our other unsolicited reviews.
We stayed at "About Time" to celebrate my sister's 60th birthday. The listing was perfectly described and completely accurate so there were no surprises upon arrival. The outdoor space and screened in porch were amazing for night time relaxation and catching up. We really did not spend a lot of time indoors, we were either at the beach or exploring the Vineyard. Being able to walk to Oak Bluffs was excellent. People had the option of staying out or going home in the evenings. All around the Vineyard people were observing social distancing guidelines and wearing masks in public which was highly reassuring.
I would definitely return to "About Time."
The cottage was clean and exactly as advertised. The kitchen was well-stocked. The beds were extremely comfortable, I never wanted to leave. The location was perfect, quiet neighborhood but close to the beaches and shopping and restaurants. I wouldn't hesitate to book here again if we decide to vacation on The Vineyard. I can't tell you enough how comfortable the cottage was, it felt just like home. We were extremely happy. Thank you for everything.
This property is perfect! Very clean and quaint. An easy 10 minute walk into town, and to the beach. Owners are great - easy to reach if necessary and very helpful. Will stay here again!
Our family had a great experience! The house is a quaint house on a quiet street, but is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and beaches. This made a diet of local donuts and lobster rolls very doable. We spent most of our time at the house on the back deck and screened in patio. We loved our week and will definitely be back!