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If you’ve ever been to Martha’s Vineyard or even just seen pictures of the island in a magazine, I’m guessing that you’ve caught glimpses of some fantastic Vineyard Houses. The island tends to sprinkle its magic on just about everything here…but sometimes, it needs a little help. And when it comes to island homes, that [...]
Spring, April and the Ospreys are just around the corner – and we’re ready for them. Every year at this time, Felix Neck Sanctuary holds the Osprey Festival. Besides a craft tent, guided walks, live raptor demonstrations and live music, the main stage is really held by the Osprey. Everything at the festival is pointed [...]
Around the middle of February, us Vineyarders start to get a little antsy. We’re ready for the sunshine, the sand in between our toes…and all of you. So, I’m giving in to my antsiness and I’m planning for summer – big time! And, lo and behold, my planning includes beach picnics! I’m giving away Lunch [...]
It’s true, there are reasons that people avoid this incredible island. You ready? 8. Bumping into Jake Gyllenhal and David Letterman while you’re buying fresh peas at the Farmer’s Market in West Tisbury gets really old after awhile. 7. The ocean isn’t always blue, sometimes it’s this majestic shade of green. 6. You have to [...]
Image courtesy of asterix611 Before Martha’s Vineyard was an extraordinary summer vacation destination, it was a whaling industry mecca. And, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Edgartown was the whaling hub. Built around the whaling trade, hundreds of whaling captains constructed beautiful, stately homes in the center of town – along with the picturesque [...]
A week on Martha’s Vineyard can pass in the blink of an eye. There is so much beautiful scenery and so many activities you could fill many weeks with great experiences. Here are a few that you should consider. Even if you just want to lounge at the beach, take some time to travel to [...]
North Water Street, one of the most historic, runs along the north side of Edgartown Harbor. The street is lined with captain’s houses that date back to the whaling days and ends with The Harborview Hotel. Being the last house prior to the hotel gives the guest of this house the versitillity of enjoying their [...]
Looking for the perfect house so you can get away and go to the beach next summer? This unique island house located in upper West Tisbury is perfect! With beach access less than five minutes away, room for six and all of the best amenities, this is a truly ‘Vineyard’ house. The gourmet kitchen is [...]
Beaches are certainly the main attraction on Martha’s Vineyard in the summer. Some of them have big waves, some don’t. Some of them are pure sand, some are rocky where the waves break. This is your guide to the best kid beaches on the Vineyard. Don’t forget sunscreen, drinks, umbrella or tent, chairs, towels, toys [...]
