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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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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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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Tucked away on Herring Creek Farm this property offers you all the privacy and luxury you could hope for on your  Martha’s Vineyard vacation.   This property is close enough to  all the amenities that quaint downtown Edgartown has to offer but far enough away from hustle and bustle to enjoy the serene views and majestic sunsets over Slough Clove.

 
This custom built home offers an endless array of amenities that will help you fully enjoy your Vineyard vacation. Enjoy the views while lounging by the pool or soaking in the Jacuzzi.  This property is the quintessential Martha’s Vineyard retreat.
 

Offering 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms this house can accommodate 10 guests.  The state of the art kitchen along with the elegant dinning room makes entertaining in this home a joy.  The high ceilings and window seat in the family room  provides a perfect setting to curl up with your beach read  if you ever encounter a rainy day.
 

 The highlight of this home is its access to the beautiful private Herring Creek Farm beach. Just hop into the provided golf cart and have the sand between your toes in minutes! So sit back, relax, and enjoy all the tranquility and comfort that this Slough Cove retreat has to offer!

Contact me to learn more about this rental and other Edgartown vacation properties!

Whether you’re into spooky stuff or just good old fashioned fun, the Vineyard offers some great Halloween festivities.

If you love the thrill of the scary, I highly recommend that you hit Bunch of Grapes bookstore where they have a vast collection of haunted stories about the island. And, for the younger set, they’ll have a Halloween-themed story time with mask making at 10:30. Also for kids, the West Tisbury public library will have an event with hayrides and treats from 3-5pm. And there’s annual trick or treating around the island, in the towns of Vineyard Haven and Edgartown (Colonial Inn) specifically – at stores and at private homes.

For the adults on the Vineyard, it’s a whole different bag of tricks! The fantastic restaurant, the Mediterranean, is hosting a fundraising/hellraising party to benefit WVVY (or local radio station that promotes local music and artists). There’ll be a $500 cash prize for best costume. Tickets are $15 advance purchase and $20 at the door.  The party starts at 9 pm.

And, finally, Nectar’s is hosting their 4th Annual Halloween Disco Party! Billed as an ‘insane freakin’ disco inferno Halloween costume party’, the festivities will feature The Boogies – the Vineyard’s favorite 10-piece live disco tribute band. Prizes, games, hilarity to be had. 21+; $20 admission.

Fall is a great time to come to the Vineyard – great vacation rental rates, beautiful foliage, quiet, warm days and cool nights. We hope to see you soon! Let me know if I can help you find a rental for you and yours! Happy Halloween and stay safe!