MARTHA'S VINEYARD VACATION RENTALS, MASSACHUSETTS |
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Why Vacation in Martha's Vineyard |
| Apart from the splendid views of the scenic beauty oozing here, Martha’s Vineyard is an ideal vacation destination with its huge variety of quaint boutiques, restaurants and galleries that are perfect for an unforgettable dining and shopping experience. You can opt for a cozy hideaway in any of the numerous Martha’s Vineyard vacation rental houses to enjoy canoeing, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, bird watching, biking, and hiking. |
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Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rental Information |
The island of Martha’s Vineyard, located approximately 8 miles off the southeastern shores of Massachusetts, is a tourist’s delight anytime of the year, which you can thoroughly enjoy from the comfortable environs of your vacation rental houses. Choosing your base at any of the Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals makes it easy for you to explore the six nearby towns including Edgartown, Chilmark,
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Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Aquinnah and West Tisbury.
.At Martha’s Vineyard, you will find an amazing assortment of luxury vacation rental condos or vacation rental condominiums, spacious vacation rental houses, vacation rental cottages and vacation rental villas at affordable rates. Ideally located on the beachfront or by beach side, Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals enjoy convenient access to all recreational hubs, restaurants and shopping malls. You can explore the sandy beaches or play tennis, golf, and volleyball. Watch the beautiful sunsets from your balcony or take a walk on the beach and enjoy the spectacular scenic beauty of the surroundings.
Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals mostly feature 3-bedrooms and 4-bedrooms, which easily accommodate around 2 to 10 people. These Martha’s Vineyard vacation rental accommodations provide excellent amenities such as BBR fireplace, BBQ grill, Jacuzzi, dishwasher, satellite, TV, VCR, lounge, fine dining restaurants, stereo, microwave, all linens, cooking utensils, fitness center, café and library. | |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Martha's Vineyard |
Some of the vacation rental lodgings at Martha’s Vineyard are not open for the entire year. The Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals vary according to the season. Rates are high during summer and low during the winter season for most of these Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals. The Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals charge an extra cleaning fee though the fee for the linen and towels is included in the rent.
Almost all vacation rental accommodations remain jam-packed and so make your reservations in advance to avoid disappointment. Keep in mind that the rates of the Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals shoot up during Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year. |
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Must See in Martha's Vineyard |
A visit to the amazing Aquinnah Cliffs is a must to enjoy the stunning views of the surroundings. You’ll also be able to see some wonderful beaches and also the Native American Tribal Grounds. Chappaquiddick, a tiny island across the harbor from Edgartown is well worth exploring. You can also go to West Tisbury to see some winery and strawberry and llama farms.
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Sights and Attractions in Martha's Vineyard |
| Whether your interests rest in nature outdoors or if you happen to be a history buff – you’ll never be bereft of choices at Martha’s Vineyard. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary offers a wonderful blend of various eco-systems, while you can soak in the region’s natural history at Vineyard Museum.
• Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
• Edgartown Lighthouse
• Menemsha Harbor
• Vineyard Museum
• Aquinnah Cliffs and Beach |
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Outdoor Recreation in Martha's Vineyard |
| Martha's Vineyard has numerous options where the outdoor activities are concerned. You can simply laze around the stunning beaches, or indulge in outdoor sports to pump up your adrenaline. You can rough it out hiking or biking or you can venture out on a historical trip at the museums.
• Water sports
• Biking
• Hiking
• Bird Watching |
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Golfing in Martha's Vineyard |
| Martha's Vineyard is seeped in natural splendors and you can soak in the beauty to rejuvenate your senses. However, if you cannot spend a day without golfing, then Martha's Vineyard and its nearby areas will astound you with choices they offer! Whether you are an experienced hand or a novice at golf, there are courses to offer you enough challenge.
• Mink Meadows Golf Club
• Edgartown Golf Club
• Farm Neck Golf Club |
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Fairs and Festivals in Martha's Vineyard |
| Martha's Vineyard and its neighboring areas host a series of festivals and events celebrating food, music, arts, culture and even films. Festivals dot the calendar of the area throughout the year, so you can partake in some or the other event, no matter what time you visit the place.
• Vineyard Gumbo Benefit Festival
• Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival
• Whale of a Week
• Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival |
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Dining and Nightlife in Martha's Vineyard |
Located at Beetlebung Corner at Chilmark, Feast of Chilmark will definitely catch your attention with its art-decorated walls, local lamb and seafood specialties. You can also have delicious pizza at Primo’s Piza. It is located in country store and offers 25 kinds of pizzas, sandwiches and other variety of snacks. La Cucina Ristoranti Inn provides the best of Italian dishes with beef, fish and chicken. Enjoy bountiful salads, homemade muffins and breakfasts here. Enjoy with non-alcoholic beverages specially Nantucket Nectars’s juice cocktails.
Night ushers in the time to rock ‘n roll with the music. Enjoy live music at Outerland Club. Chill out with folk, rock and Reggae. Located at the town outskirts, The Black Dog Bakery Café is a peaceful and relaxed place. It serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. Visit 90 Main Street Deli to have specialty sandwiches including Russian dressing, tomato, red onion and Russian Roast Beef on Pumpernickel bread. |
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Shopping in Martha's Vineyard |
You can shop for some nice gifts and cool stuff from the boutiques, galleries and stores at Martha’s Vineyard. Shop for jewelry to designer handbags, it’s all here at Martha’s. Buy few unique gifts and souvenirs from Vermont Shop. All the items are hand crafted and the shop offers art-pottery, stoneware steamers, hand-blown glass dishes and butter keepers. The shop is opened from Monday to Saturday between 11AM to 6 PM.
Check out for some amazingly fabulous shining fine jewelry at CB Stark Jewelers. All the designs are available in gold, silver and platinum. For an unusual collection of beautiful carpetbags, visit Skora Designs. Leather bags are available in various colors and designs that include two-pocket designs, sling and zipper. The price range starts from $40 and above. If you are interested to take some nice collection of books, Bickerton & Ripley Books store is the most appropriate place. There is a huge collection of bestseller and Vineyard-related books. It is open from 9 AM to 5:30 PM from Monday to Saturday. Look for some specialized handcrafted and hand-made wood furniture and home accents at Inspirations. |
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Best Times to Visit Martha's Vineyard |
Martha’s Vineyard is a year-round destination for regular as well as seasonal visitors. You will find mild temperature during winter and summer. The high season is during the months of July. The island comes alive with events that include Farmers' Market in West Tisbury to Chilmark Flea Market and the weekly outdoor concerts of Vineyard Haven Town Band.
June, September and October is what the locals term the shoulder season and the crowds at this time are relatively less. The season is famous for the annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. Also, this is the booming wedding season on the island. The off-season is between November to May; and it is during this time that the rates drastically drop and you are able to get the best possible bargains, be it for Martha’s Vineyard vacation rental accommodations or on any other activities and shopping. You can take a solitary walk in the Martha's Vineyard State Forest without meeting many people on the way. |
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Time Zone for Martha's Vineyard |
| Eastern Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Martha's Vineyard |
Several airports serve Martha’s Vineyard such as Martha's Vineyard Airport, Boston Logan International Airport (70.4miles), Hyannis Barnstable Airport (23.6 miles), Nantucket Memorial Airport (27.5miles), Provincetown Airport (49.8miles) and Westerly State Airport (62.5miles.) There are Regional Transit Authority operated buses from the airports to take you to your desired destination - Martha’s Vineyard.
If you wish to travel by road, the area is accessible via I-95 and U.S. Highways 6 and 28. If sea route is what pleases you, then you can avail year-round boat and vehicle ferry services on the island. There are 2 ship stops such as Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs. |
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