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Historic Edgartown House

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Edgartown

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Dining
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Edgartown, MA
  • Place, Old Whaling Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgartown Public Library
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Edgartown

Seaside stay .Steps from the vacation home, you'll find Vincent House Museum and Old Whaling Church. Edgartown Public Library and Lighthouse Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Whaling Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vincent House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edgartown Public Library - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edgartown Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backyard Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf Pub & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rosewater Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Détente - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Edgartown House

Charming traditional historic Captain's home from the Whaling era located in the historic district of Edgartown. Walking distance to public beaches, shops, restaurants, bike paths, public transportation and Edgartown harbor. Relax on our wrap a round porch, playing games, sipping cockrails, or just watching the day go by! House features recently modernized kitchen, baths, spacious living room, formal dining room, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, antiques and oriental rugs. Enjoy a barbeque on our back deck overlooking nicely landscaped backyard. Perfect loation for families hosting weddings. Wireless internet access.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Edgartown Historic Home House
Edgartown Historic Edgartown
Edgartown Historic Home Edgartown
Edgartown Historic Home Private vacation home
Edgartown Historic Home Private vacation home Edgartown

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Edgartown House to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Edgartown House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Edgartown House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Lighthouse Beach and 5.3 mi (11-min drive) from Inkwell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Edgartown House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Edgartown House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Edgartown House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Edgartown House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Edgartown House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Edgartown House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Edgartown House to downtown Edgartown?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Edgartown.

Historic Edgartown House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, plenty of room for the 5 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Martha’s Vineyard Fourth of July vacation

Great location, Barbara was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Fire Alarm Malfunction

Location is great with short walk into town. The fire alarm malfunctioned and woke us up 3 nights. They had company come out after each malfunction but couldn't fix the problem. Property manager agreed to compensate us for the inconvenience but never got back to us when I suggested an amount.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia N.

Liked: Location

Just okay

Location was great! There were cob webs in one bathroom and mold in the master bath. No working light bulbs in the upstairs bathroom. The upstairs bathroom cannot be considered to have a shower, bathtub only. Had trouble with the lock box but finally got it to work. Floors were dirty enough to turn our socks black. Some of the glasses were dirty and had to be washed before using. The fan in the master bedroom was thick with dust making it unusable. When we arrived, the door into the dining room was unlocked and that was lucky for us to get in and then work on the lock box. Hard to think we paid a high cleaning fee knowing that we had to strip the beds, wash the dishes, take out the trash and sweep the floors. The only thing the cleaning service had to do was wash the sheets and put them back on the beds. We did not cook anything while we were there but there was a selection of spices and oils. The location was perfect but other things left a bit to be desired.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay, great location

An excellent option in Edgartown
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

This property is wonderful. Location is fabulous. The four bedrooms with multiple beds was great for our large group. Interactions with the owner were really awesome and she responded to our minor questions and requests readily. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location. Comfortable house for our family while attending a wedding nearby

It was great being able to walk everywhere. Had three young adults with us and they enjoyed the freedom of walking into town. The parents did too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

This home was such a lucky find. As a group of moms, we finally had a chance to get away for a weekend and we were looking for a convenient home, a gathering place, clean and well cared for and great location to Edgartown. This was the place! The owner was very responsive, excellent to work with. She was able to let us check in earlier, which we greatly appreciated. Everything we needed was provided, the living room was amazing to relax and hang out in and the location could not have been better! We hope to make this an annual trip staying at this wonderful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Looking forward to regular trips back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was a great weekend stay in a perfect location

We enjoyed our weekend stay at this property, it was everything we expected and suited our large family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Barbara's home accommodated 8 of us women for a long weekend. We were extremely satisfied with the location, cleanliness, size of the home and well equipped kitchen. There are two fabulous decks where we spent most of our time. All the women expressed that their beds were very comfortable. I personally loved the outdoor shower! Lastly, the bus stop is a couple of minutes walk from the house. The house was conveniently located to everything Edgartown has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Easy to walk everywhere. Great porch and backyard. Two families and great times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Niece's wedding

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house while attending our niece's wedding. The living room and covered porch was especially nice. The location is very convenient for walking into town. The master bedroom and adjoining bathroom was really nice. John & Marilyn Hoglund & family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Great location

Nice, old classic house in a great location. Barbara is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

A great vacation!

We’ve been coming to Barbara’s for about 15 years every summer and can’t wait to get back next year. The location is perfect and she has the best porch in Edgartown!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dena F.

Great Girls Weekend!

We had an amazing stay at Barbara's home in Edgartown! We could walk everywhere downtown for food, shopping, etc. The house was also close to a bus stop for when we wanted to visit Oak Bluffs one afternoon. It was a great place to serve as "home base" while we explored the island. Her home is so lovely and had plenty of space for all of us. Everything was clean, she gave clear directions regarding the house, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We had a great weekend and will definitely be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

katie B.

Beautiful home, great location

Barbara has a lovely home. We really enjoyed our stay. The location was great- we could walk pretty much everywhere in Edgartown. Highly recommend it!