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 want to be and what you want to Access.

You can disconnect from technology and explore the island, with days of beach going, walking nature trails, kayaking and boating. Maybe tapping into that old vineyard charm out on Chappy or Up Island. Some of these homes have been providing safe harbor for visitors for decades and continue to please those who want to just get-away.

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Revel in the hustle and bustle of summertime fun, enjoying the nightlife, dining, shopping and keeping your guests entertained. You can be right in the thick of it if you pick a Down Island In-town home. Picture fireworks from the widow’s walk, the kids spinning around at the flying horse’s, cocktails in the harbor at sunset.

Is your home your temple, or is it what you’re trying to get-away from! And what is it that you want to do? Martha’s Vineyard is a wonderful little place that can satisfy myriad vacation possibilities. The pace you desire for your vacation and how social you want to be can determine the when, where and what of your vacation.

If home is where the heart is, wouldn’t your vacation home be where the fun is? Some of us want nothing more than to leave the daily grind behind and land in another world, ripe for the picking. Others love what they’ve got and want to share these splendors with their nearest and dearest. When it comes to vacation style it’s personal. This blog series will explore how you get to the heart and soul of your vacation. Whichever way you have fun Martha’s Vineyard does not disappoint.

Yes, it is off season and may not be the warmest climate for the first day of Spring but I wouldn’t swap it for anything!  Off to Squibnocket on this bright crisp day, sun shining and kites in hand.

Kites on the Beach

I know most people think of the summer months when they hear Martha’s Vineyard and I wanted to share some of our pre-season delights:

• Having the whole beach to your self.  Kite not necessary! Great for walking and treasure hunting (shells, sea glass maybe even an arrow head)
• No crowds in the restaurants…more limited in availability but will see more locals out and about.
• Shops are very welcoming and you will be sure to run across a number of sales.
• Hiking – so many hidden places to explore and so wonderful to be in the great outdoors without the winter parka.
• Search for that perfect vacation rental while your here and plan your in-season Martha’s Vineyard Vacation.

Squibnocket Beach, Martha's Vineyard

Squibnocket beach is located in Chilmark and requires town permit for access during the summer months.  It is one of our up island treasures that makes a Chilmark rental quite appealing.

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Enjoy your Martha’s Vineyard Vacation in this lovely Waterfront home in Vineyard Haven.  This property offers a wonderful, clean, contemporary flair with lovely views and great proximity to the town center.

Vineyard Haven Waterfront Vaction Rental

Property offers state of the art kitchen, two living rooms (both with views), four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a lap pool in the lower level.

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Many great Martha’s Vineyard vacation memories to be made in this great rental option.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Anne Mayhew: annemayhew@gmail.com

Front Exterior, Katama Rental Home

What better way to spend your summer vacation than in this quaint Katama home! This charming cape has undergone a facelift, just in time for your getaway to the Martha’s Vineyard!  Offering a freshly painted interior, updated kitchen, powerwashed exterior, new deck with new furniture, new bedding and a flat screen television this home is hard to pass up.

The open kitchen, living and dining area provide great social spaces for your family and friends to enjoy!  A separate den with televison offers the perfect spot to keep tabs on your favorite team!

This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home accommodates six.   This property has all the amenities you would expect from your vacation rental including a gorgeous outdoor deck and an outdoor shower. Also, if you are not able to completely get away, stay connected with the high-speed Internet provided.  Enjoy South Beach and Edgartown Village when you stay in this perfect Katama vacation rental!

This charming Aquinnah oasis is perfect for honeymooners or a romantic getaway.  Tucked away in the woods, this quaint home offers all the luxuries and amenities needed to enjoy your Up-Island vacation.

This unique property offers three different levels to enjoy. The open kitchen located on the ground level allows dinner seating for six.  The screened in porch, also located on the ground level, allows even more space for entertaining. Climb the stairs to the second story where you will find the living room area. Also, located on the second story, is a fabulous deck located above the screened in porch.

Keep climbing and you will find yourself in the bedroom. Located on the third floor, the bedroom offers a queen size bed with a full bathroom located at the bottom of the stairs on the second floor.

Located just over a mile from Philbin Beach and around three miles from the famous Aquinnah cliffs this will surely be a vacation to remember.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this vacation rental or about all the beauty Aquinnah has to offer!

5.Pets: As a rental agent and pet owner, I understand how hard it is to go on vacation and leave behind the four legged member of your family. In some cases, landlords will allow you to bring your pet with you.  Although, a pet security deposit and extra cleaning fee are usually required, you will be able to have all family members with you during your Martha’s Vineyard vacation!

4. Solitude : Enjoy a cup of coffee on your front porch, a backyard barbecue or just curling up with a book in the living room. Renting a vacation home allows you and your family the privacy that is needed to enjoy your vacation.  Staying in a home allows you to truly escape, relax and get away from it all….

3.Space-: A home that will fit your family and friends is another great perk of renting. Instead of limiting yourself to a hotel room your family will embrace the fact that they have rooms to relax in and your kids will have the ability to “escape” their siblings. When staying in a vacation home you are able to enjoy peace and freedom while having the ability to invite family and friends to help join you in creating countless Vineyard memories!

2.Home Away from Home: Cooking your own lobsters, enjoying an outdoor shower and even being able to do a load of laundry is something that you will have the freedom to do in your rental home. What better way to fully enjoy your Vineyard vacation than by having all the luxuries that you left at home right at your fingertips. Offering homes in all six towns and on Chappaquiddick you are able to choose what area of the island you want to call “home”.  Staying in one of our properties allows you to feel completely at home, which will just add to your whole Martha’s Vineyard experience.

1. Cost Effective The most obvious reason to rent one of our homes is that it is more cost effective than staying at one of the many fabulous hotels, inns or bed and breakfast’s located around the Island. By choosing a home that fits into your budget you are able to enjoy all the freedoms and comforts of staying in a home!

It may be a little overwhelming when you are a first time renter looking for your perfect vacation home.  Between the ferry reservations and packing a weeks worth of beach snacks for the kids, the last thing you want to be worrying about is walking into your vacation home and being disappointed.

In many cases, especially if you’re a first time visitor, you are renting a home that you have never seen before. Of course you can look at pictures and the list of amenities online but you are never really quite sure what to expect.

That is why Sandpiper Rentals , Inc. takes special care in making sure that none  of our clients are left in the dark when it comes to renting one of our homes.   All of our agents will not rent a home unless they have seen it first hand  This is just one of the policies Sandpiper Rentals, Inc. has in place to help  make sure all of our tenants feel comfortable that they have rented the  perfect vacation home.

By offering a first hand description we are able to help place you in the perfect vacation home. So whether you are searching for a home offering classic Vineyard charm or a more contemporary escape, our agents will not leave you in the dark! It is our commitment to our owners and our tenants to help provide you with an unforgettable experience!

This condo, located in the heart of Oak Bluffs ,is the perfect place to enjoy your Vineyard vacation. Offering 2 bedrooms with 2 baths this is the perfect retreat for a romantic getaway or a fun filled escape for your small family!

You cannot beat the location!  The shops and  restaurants of down town Oak Bluffs are located     just steps away!  There is no need for a car,    although parking is available, because even the    beach is within walking distance.

Offering a quaint and charming atmosphere, which the private deck located on the second story, as well as the garden patio enhances, this rental will help you fully enjoy your Martha’s Vineyard vacation.

Providing all the amenities you would come to expect from your vacation rental this condo would surely be one of the highlights of your Martha’s Vineyard vacation! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this rental or any other vacation rental on Martha’s Vineyard!

Chappaquiddick Island is one of the most beautiful and remote areas of Martha’s Vineyard. The name Chappaquiddick originates from an Indian word “cheppiaquidne” which means “Separate Island.”  Accessible only by ferry, Chappaquiddick is a quick journey across Edgartown Harbor and well worth the trip!

The One Time Ferry, which runs all year long, is the only way cars can access the Island.  The ferry provides transportation for pedestrians and bicyclists as well. On a sunny August day do not be surprised to see long lines of beachgoers who have already caught on to the beautiful beaches located on Chappaquiddick!

The colorful cabanas at the privately owned Chappaquiddick beach club will greet you when you first get off the ferry.

The Trustee’s of the Reservation run the majority of the beaches located on Chappaquiddick.  You will have to pay a fee to enjoy these beaches, but trust me it is well worth it! Wasque Point is a great place to enjoy ponds, the ocean and Katama Bay.

Mytoi, a Japanese garden located on Chappaquiddick is another highlight of the island.  It’s a great place for reflection and mediation. Set among beautiful trees, bushes, and flowers it offers a totally unique experience. Also run by the Trustee’s this garden is free to enjoy.

Chappaquiddick is definitely a place to explore during your stay on Martha’s Vineyard. There are many vacation homes also located on Chappaquiddick that provide you with the same amenities as other vacation homes located on Martha’s Vineyard If your looking to experience a true “getaway” Chappaquiddick may be just what your looking for!

This newly constructed home located in the heart of Edgartown is the perfect Martha’s Vineyard vacation rental. Offering 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms this home provides you with all the amenities necessary to enjoy your Vineyard vacation.

The state of the art kitchen opens to a beautiful dinning and living  area.  With one bedroom located on the ground level, two located  on the second and one bedroom located on the third floor with a  bath en suite, this home is sure to accommodate everyone in your  party.

Located within a great proximity to town, shops, and restaurants this home is sure to please.  Enjoy Fuller Street beach, a sunset sail on the Mad Max or dinner at Chesca’s and take advantage of everything else Edgartown has to offer! This home is great for first time visitors and returning visitors alike!

Please feel free to contact me for more information on this home or with any other questions you may have!