Get away with it!

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How do I love getting to thee Martha’s Vineyard? Let me count the ways… While photographing two of our houses in Vineyard Haven today I saw a huge Schooner passing by East Chop lighthouse and a little plane overhead and as usual, the Island Home plowing along. On such a pretty day it reminded me [...]

Vacation Style: Island of Opportunity

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Island of Opportunity Some year-round residents my age call this place “the land of no-opportunity.” It’s a joke of course – with a kernel of truth. It is truly a challenge to find a niche for yourself on Martha’s Vineyard that brings you satisfaction. I have friends with many hats who flourish, and some who [...]

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental Home

Katama Rental, Edgartown, MA

Need a Katama rental?  This home just had a price reduction and offers all you could want for a memorable Vineyard vacation!  Enjoy breezy summer days and evenings in a home that offer great amenities and living space along with close proximity to downtown Edgartown and surf side South Beach.         The [...]

AGENT HIGHLIGHT, DARLENE O’NEILL

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DARLENE O’NEILL, RENTAL AGENT SANDPIPER RENTALS, INC Darlene O’Neill started working with Sandpiper Rentals as a rental agent in 2010.  Darlene came to us with a great deal of business experience and a wonderful working knowledge of Martha’s Vineyard.  She previously owned and operated the Crocker House Inn located in Vineyard Haven from 1990-1999 and [...]

Vacation Style: To Connect or Unplug

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Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Style: Second Post in Series Your vacation style may mimic your daily routine or be a departure from it depending on whether or not you want to stay Connected. Staying connected today is easier than ever – With your Smartphone, Tablet, or Laptop you can tap into the internet and live media [...]

AGENT HIGHLIGHT: ROSE RYLEY

Rose Ryley, Rental Agent, Sandpiper Rentals, Inc, Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rentals

ROSE RYLEY, RENTAL AGENT SANDPIPER RENTALS, INC Sandpiper Rentals, Inc. is pleased to introduce Rose Ryley, our newest rental agent.  Rose moved to Martha’s Vinyard in 2009 from New Orleans, Louisiana where she was an accomplished Catering Sales Director and Event Planner for four years after graduating from Tulane University.  Rose grew up on Cape [...]

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Style

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What’s your style? Your personal style is at the heart of the social media frenzy. Your decision to “like” something, someone, somewhere carries more weight now than ever before. Why not think about your vacation style the same way. How you define your vacation depends heavily on 3 factors: If you stay Connected, how Social you [...]

RISK AWARENESS – FOR RENT BY OWNER ON MARTHA’S VINEYARD

Chilmark Waterfront Rental

Just this past week I received calls from two families that had thought they had their Martha’s Vineyard vacation home rentals secured with the first payment into the owner and a signed lease back from him via HomeAway. They were able to work a particularly nice rate, in a great location and in a great [...]