Rose Ryley, Rental Agent

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 Cod and is happy to be back in the area.

Rose looks forward to sharing her local expertise and finding your perfect Martha’s Vineyard vacation rental home.  She brings quality customer service skills from her restaurant and catering background both on Martha’s Vineyard and in New Orleans.  We look forward to seeing her grow in the rental real estate field and feel she is a great addition to our team at Sandpiper Rentals.  Rose will be contributing to our blog on a regular basis, so keep an eye out for her posts as she shares her insight on renting and living on Martha’s Vineyard.

Rose can be reached at:

508-627-6070 x33

rose@sandpiperrental.com

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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 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.

or…

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.

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 house, last fall.  Come to find out, this house was already booked through our agency for their time frame and the owner’s account on HomeAway had been hacked.  The tenant had email communications with what they thought was the owner and paid the first payment via wire transfer to the “owner’s accountant” in Texas and received a bogus lease.  The real owner of the house was not aware of the security breach and there is no telling how many other families this may have happened to.  HomeAway, to date, is taking no responsibility for the breach and claims that it was the property owner’s email that was hacked into.  I feel an obligation to share this situation and hope that anyone utilizing these venues will have an awareness of the risk involved.

There has been a recent trend towards rentals by owners on a number of websites such as HomeAway, Flipkey and Cyberrentals, etc.  Many of these options have merged and grown as well.  This provides a tremendous ability to market and dominate the search engine optimization.   The vacation rental business has been around for many years here on Martha’s Vineyard.  We tend to think of ourselves as a small community and I’m sure there have been word of mouth rentals taking place since the beginning.

I’ve often wondered why a tenant would choose to do this work themselves, especially if they are not familiar with the island.  One may think they will save money by going direct or maybe feel they can work a deal.  I’m not sure that there is adequate risk awareness concerning many of these online transactions.

As a rental agent on the island, I take great pride in trying to match each of my tenant inquiries with the best rental possible.  Sandpiper Rentals provides professional service to our tenants and owners in an ethical manner.  We are members of the Board of REALTORS and have taken an oath to abide by the Code of Ethics.

I think I will add this situation to the list of why you should use a qualified agency for your vacation rental needs!

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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!

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!

This Gambrel style home located in Katama is the perfect Martha’s Vineyard vacation rental. Located in the perfect location in Edgartown you have the ability to enjoy the surf of South Beach, the shopping of downtown or even a bike ride to the Katama General store. This home is sure to please everyone in your family.

This 3 bedroom with 2 bathroom home offers an open kitchen and dining area with a fireplace. This home offers all the amenities that you would expect from any Martha’s Vineyard vacation rental.

What makes this rental truly special is the outdoor living area.  With its own in-ground pool, this home is sure to be a hit among family and friends! The large deck and lawn provide the perfect place to entertain and enjoy a summer barbeque!  Ideal for families, this home offers you the option of going to the beach or providing a more controlled environment for the kids to cool down from the summer heat.

Between the location and the pool this property is the perfect vacation rental!  Please contact me for information on this property or any other of our wonderful listings!

Hop on the On Time Ferry and take the journey across Edgartown Harbor to Chappaquiddick. Learn all you need to know about the ferry and also tour one of the fabulous rental homes located on Chappy.

Please contact me for more information on this ultimate escape and Chappaquiddick rental properties!

Photo Courtesy of: Jeff Nickerson

In a time of rapid change in the economy and the real estate industry, I’ve been thinking about how lucky I am to be part of a real estate firm that values and demonstrates two things: reliability and ingenuity.

There’s something to be said for the fact that this will be Sandpiper’s 40th year on Martha’s Vineyard.  We have a solid reputation, and an on and off island community that knows us – just like we know them. Being part of this group of full time real estate agents, makes me feel confident about our future – because our past and our present is so strong.

But, we haven’t been around for 40 years because we’ve done the same old thing. Learning, changing and growing. It’s what makes my blog so much fun for me – I get to be myself (the same person I am with clients) but online.

It’s funny, though, because the blog let’s me get so detailed about the Vineyard and what it’s like to live here and vacation here…all the island has to offer. So, sometimes I forget to mention that we have over 600 Martha’s Vineyard houses in our inventory. To remind you all that we probably have exactly what you’re looking for – to rent or buy. All you have to do is ask! I’m all ears…