76. Menemsha Inn And Cottages
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 645-2521
Description: This complex of 17 shingled buildings is set in the pretty fishing village of Menemsha. The Carriage House features six suites. The inn has nine rooms, six with a view of the water and all with cable TV/VCR, Internet access, private bath, and deck. If you are more in the mood for the independence of a housekeeping cottage, try one of the 11 cottages spread out on more than 14 acres of land. They have kitchens, fireplaces, and outdoor showers. The most luxurious accommodation is the two-bedroom mainstay suite, with its breathtaking water views and two baths. The Menemsha Inn and Cottages are open year-round.
77. Island Inn
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 693-2002, (800) 462-0269
Description: Along the road that connects Oak Bluffs and Edgartown lies the Island Inn. Overlooking the Farm Neck Golf Club, the Island Inn is a short walk to Oak Bluffs Town Beach and Joseph Sylvia State Beach. The inn offers an assortment of 51 rooms, suites, and even a cottage—all sporting fully furnished kitchens, private baths, and cable TV. There are three Har-Tru tennis courts on-site. A full-time tennis pro is available to give you lessons. Families can take advantage of the seven acres of grounds, including a barbecue area, an outdoor pool, and a playground for the kiddies. The Island Inn is open from late Mar to late Nov and has one wheelchair-accessible unit.
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 70 Lake Ave.
79. Clarion Martha’S Vineyard–Edgartown Heritage Hotel
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-5161, (800) 922-3009
Address: 227 Upper Main St.
Description: Those looking for a modern hotel just a 10- to 15-minute walk from Edgartown’s historic waterfront will want to look into the Clarion Martha’s Vineyard. Each of the hotel’s 34 rooms offer queen- or king-size beds, a private bath, cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, air-conditioning, and a telephone. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided. The Heritage can accommodate groups of up to 50 people for business meetings, social functions, and private parties. This year-round hotel has two wheelchair-accessible rooms available. Children younger than 18 stay free with an adult.
80. Edgartown Lodge
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-1092
Address: 67 Winter St.
Description: Like to get away but not feel isolated? Try the Edgartown Lodge and one of its eight rooms and two suites. Each suite is set up like its own apartment, with a bedroom, living/dining area, full bath, and cable TV. Each suite sleeps two to five comfortably, and you’re just a block off Main Street and a few blocks away from the beaches.
81. The Harborside Inn
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-4321, (800) 627-4009
Address: 3 South Water St.
Description: A complete waterfront resort located right at Edgartown’s historic harbor, the Harborside Inn offers seven buildings (some are former 19th-century whaling captains’ homes) housing 90 rooms. About half of these rooms have views of the harbor, and some have huge private balconies. A large heated outdoor pool is just steps from the waters of the harbor. You can relax in the whirlpool or in the sauna after a busy day of shopping, swimming, or bike riding. Rooms include color cable TV, refrigerators, private baths, air-conditioning, and Internet access. The resort is open mid-Apr through early Nov and provides full service banquet facilities. If you have children, you’ll be happy to learn that children younger than 12 stay at the Harborside Inn free with an adult.
82. The Harbor View Hotel
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-7000, (800) 225-6005
Address: 131 North Water St.
Description: The windows command incredible views of Edgartown Lighthouse, Edgartown Harbor, and Chappaquiddick Island beyond. Dating to 1891 as two separate buildings, today the Harbor View Hotel is one large gem of a grand hotel, accented by a magnificent 300-foot veranda. A multimillion-dollar renovation a few years ago restored all her 130 rooms and suites to their former Victorian splendor. Guests are pampered by the accommodating staff. Concierge, room service, and the daily newspaper are just some of the extras that set this hotel apart. Seven townhouses on-site feature cathedral ceilings, kitchens, and outside decks. The 12-acre complex includes a swimming pool, a private beach, and all-weather tennis courts.
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 23 Kelley St.
84. Harbor Landing
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 693-2600, (800) 545-4171
Address: 15 Beach Rd.
Description: For families who want to spend an extended period of time on the island, Harbor Landing offers 39 very affordable units, each with a full, private bath, cable TV, air-conditioning and heating, refrigerator, and a common kitchen for guests to share. The efficiency units have fully equipped kitchens. A large sundeck on the third floor offers great views of the harbor, and a five-acre park borders the rear of the building. Complimentary coffee is served each morning. If you’re interested in visiting the island during the off-season, check out Harbor Landing’s incredibly low $70 rates. High season rates range from $140 for a budget unit to $215 for a double suite. Harbor Landing is open year-round.
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
86. Linda R. Bassett Real Estate
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-9201, (800) 338-1855
Address: 201 Upper Main St.
Description: Located in Edgartown, this company handles both the sale of properties and vacation rentals throughout Martha’s Vineyard. In the area of sales, it deals primarily in private year-round homes, cottages, condominiums, and estates, with many of its properties being either waterfront or water view. On the rental side, Linda R. Bassett offers more than 650 properties from around the Vineyard.
87. Martha’S Management Real Estate Rentals
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-5005, (888) 481-9504
Description: On a cozy island like Martha’s Vineyard, you may want to try a smaller rental agency like Martha’s Management Real Estate Rentals. Martha’s covers about 150 properties around the island, and the owners and employees are very familiar with each property, many of which they also maintain. In most cases they will also escort you to your rental, which is a great service if you happen to be unfamiliar with the island.
88. Martha’S Vineyard Landvest
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-3757
Address: 19 South Summer St.
Description: Martha’s Vineyard Landvest specializes in waterfront properties and in-town historical homes for rent. The properties they handle are worth the price.
89. Sandcastle Realty
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-5665
Address: 256 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Rd.
Description: This agency deals in rentals only. They offer more than 500 homes all over the island that range from simple cottages to elegant estates. Prices range from $1,000 to more than $10,000 per week, to $100,000 per month.
90. Sandpiper Rentals, Inc.
City: Cape Cod, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (508) 627-6070, (508) 627-3757
Address: 60 Winter St.
Description: Whether you’re in the market for a small seaside cottage or a sprawling 200-acre waterfront estate, Sandpiper Rentals can fulfill your order from their list of more than 700 rental properties.