Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental: Breathtaking Chilmark Contemporary

What better way to enjoy your Martha’s Vineyard vacation than in this newly constructed Chilmark home!  Situated high up from the water this home offers breathtaking views of the North Shore. This retreat offers all the privacy and amenities necessary to relax and enjoy your summer getaway!

This gorgeous home offers six bedrooms and six bathrooms and has the ability to accommodate twelve. Five of the bedrooms are located in the main house, with the guesthouse offering the sixth bedroom for even more privacy.

Whether you are enjoying the views of the Atlantic from the outside stone patio, the spacious sitting room or the fashionable kitchen you will be reminded of the island’s beauty from every corner of this home!

If you have any questions about this vacation home or any other beautiful homes in our inventory please feel free to contact me!

Let Sanpdiper Rentals Be Your Eyes…

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!

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental: Charming Oak Bluffs Retreat

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!

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental: Katama Waterview

What better way to enjoy your Vineyard vacation than in this reverse contemporary located in Katama.  Located in the perfect area to enjoy South Beach, this home offers all the amenities necessary to have a fun filled week at the beach!

Soak up the sun and enjoy the ocean views from the spacious outdoor deck. The living area allows access to the deck, which provides the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing after a fun filled day at the beach!

The property accommodates eight and offers a private bedroom suite on the top level offers its own private bathroom and deck.  Like all Katama rentals, you are in the perfect location to enjoy all that downtown Edgartown has to offer while at the same time enjoying unlimited beach access!

If this property is something you may be interested or would like to see additional Martha’s Vineyard rental properties please do not hesitate to contact me!

‘Tis the Season: Time to Start Thinking About Your Ferry Reservation

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Although summer may seem to be light years away, now is the time to start making your vehicle reservations with the Steamship Authority.  It may be hard to believe, but space is limited and to help guarantee you a spot now is the time to book!

Beginning on January 19, the Steamship Authority will be allowing customers to make pre-paid reservations for travel dates starting May 20, 2010 through October 30, 2010.  All of this can be done online at www.SteamshipAuthority.com. Once there, you are able to complete a vehicle reservation application and obtain any other  information you may need.

What better way to help pass the snowy days of winter than by starting to plan your Vineyard getaway! As always, feel free to contact me with any questions you may have on vacation rentals or questions regarding your Steamship Authority reservation.

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Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental: Perfect Edgartown Location

This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom contemporary is located between the waves of South Beach and all the excitement downtown Edgartown has to offer.  The open living areas provide a comfortable and casual home base for your Vineyard vacation.

The open kitchen and living room areas help enhance the  comfort of the house. The large outdoor deck provides the  perfect space for an evening barbecue. Offering all the  amenities you would expect to find in an Edgartown rental,  this home is the perfect place to enjoy your Martha’s  Vineyard getaway.

Please contact me for more information on this property or any other vacation properties on Martha’s Vineyard!

Add Martha’s Vineyard to Your Holiday Gift Giving

Do you love the Vineyard?  Do you know someone who loves the Vineyard?  You can now shop Vineyard online!  There are many beautiful gift ideas available at www.thevineyardshopmv.com.  What a great reminder that the summer season is not so far away and Martha’s Vineyard can be enjoyed during the holiday season too!  I especially love the hand painted lighthouse ornaments from the MV Museum.  Not only is it beautifully painted, but it comes in a lovely red box!

It is also a great time to surprise your family with the summer vacation rental plans.  There are so many vineyard vacation rental options available whether for a crowd or just your family.  I like the following rental.  It offers the quiet tranquility of the island with it’s beautiful waterfront location yet, is just minutes to the town center and beaches.  Experience to full vacation experience at your own pace!

Whether large or small the Vineyard need not feel so very far away during the holidays!  Wishing everyone a very Vineyard Holiday.

Holiday Giving from Anywhere and Everywhere

This is the time of year when I take a few moments to contemplate the holiday season and what my holiday giving will be. The Red Stocking Fund is an annual giving avenue for me and will continue to be because they are so active on a local level.

I have found another great opportunity to give to a very great organization this year.  It was brought to my attention by some really great travel bloggers who have organized a fundraiser called Passports with Purpose.  It is a raffle with many great prizes and you can participate too!  Raffle tickets are $10 each and you can choose which gift(s) you would like to take a chance on.  I have contributed a $100 gift card for Amazon.com.

All of the proceeds will go to Heifer International.  This organization focuses on ending world hunger and believes that they can accomplish their goal and has been successful to date based on the following Cornerstones:

• Passing on the Gift
• Accountability
• Sharing and Caring
• Sustainability and Self-Reliance
• Improved Animal Management
• Nutrition and Income
• Gender and Family focus

ON THE

• Genuine Need and Justice
• Improving the Environment
• Full Participation
• Training and Education
• Spirituality

“PASSING ON THE GIFTS”

The holidays can be stressful but I find making these kinds of contributions brings me back to the core and resets my outlook on what the holidays mean to me.

When Should You Book Your Vineyard Vacation?

On Martha’s Vineyard, we begin booking rental homes for the following season before the current one ends!  Many families decide they like coming to the island every year for a least one week.  If they like the rental property they are staying in, and know they will be back, it makes sense for them to commit to the same house while they are here.

Rental home bookings continue through the fall and right up until the beginning of the season.  Critical things to consider when trying to decide when to book your vacation home:

• Most owners know whether their repeat tenants are coming back by the end of September.  If you are a new tenant or looking to change houses it may be difficult to get a commitment prior to that.
• Steamship Authority (vehicle ferry) opens up ticket sales for the summer months around mid January.  Tickets sell out quickly for the weekend turnover days during the season.
• January is a strong booking month because of the ferry ticket sales and many popular houses will book up quickly.
• Rental homes are listed through out the season, to a certain degree, making last minutes bookings a strong possibility.

All in all, you should consider booking your Martha’s Vineyard vacation home ahead of time, especially, if you have specific criteria, price and dates in mind.  If you can be somewhat flexible, any time is a good time!  We have a house for you with over 500 listings in our inventory.

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental: North Water Street, Edgartown

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 own private vacation rental with the ability to utilize the restaurant amenities right next door.

Enjoy summer days on the front porch admiring the view of Edgartown Harbor with the Edgartown Lighthouse and beach just steps away.  Don’t like to lounge out front with an open view from the street?  No problem.  Lovely den on the upper level in the back of the house.  Can be used as office or just a quiet reading nook.

This property brings you back to what old Vineyard summers must have felt like (only with upgraded amenities for today’s comforts).  Perfect house for multi-generational family with separate guest accommodations off the back of the house.

Love this property, let me know what you think!

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