Colorful + Stylish Cottage in Oak Bluffs

Entire home in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

  1. 6 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Alexandra
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Beautiful and walkable

This area is scenic and easy to get around.
Welcome to the 1871 Gingerbread Cottage of our dreams! We have renovated this house by hand and spend much of our time here filling it with love and memories. When our own family isn't here, we open it to you + yours!

The cottage was featured in the May/June '16 issue of Yankee Magazine, as well as several design books.

We are within walking distance of the Oak Bluffs ferry terminal, Circuit Avenue's restaurants and bars, and several beaches. Lighthouses + more are just a short bike ride away!

The space
We like to think of our cottage as the perfect mix of vintage charm and modern comforts!

We have a downstairs master bedroom with a king bed and a private full bath. Two bedrooms upstairs have queen beds and share a full bath — one has a private balcony overlooking the charming street, the other has a small secretary desk perfect for journaling or pesky work calls. A final room upstairs has twin beds, though the room acts as a hallway to the back bedroom as well.

A large living room, dining room, original art, courtyard with table, chairs, and a grill all make for a cozy vacation home. A parking spot is available, and bikes and yoga mats and all sorts of beach gear are available for your use. We've got puzzles and DVDs and games and art supplies galore for rainy days! And the TV is a smart TV where you can login to all your favorite streaming services.

We'd be shocked if there's a spice or appliance you can't find in our beautiful gourmet kitchen — no scrambling for salt and pepper in an empty rental house here.

Please note, this property is part of the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association. This unique historic neighborhood is one of the Vineyard's top draws — it's so special to stay here! It also comes with some rules. You must register as a guest at the MVCMA Office upon arrival or not later than the next regular business day. Renters must observe quiet hours from 11:00pm to 8:00am.

No dogs are allowed (sadly) — this is not our rule, it is the MVCMA's so unfortunately we cannot make any exceptions for even the goodest boys and girls.

Guest access
You'll have access to the whole house.

This is a true, deeply loved home that we treasure the opportunity to share. We have one small locked closet with our clothes and things, but otherwise you're welcome to use anything you find, as long as you treat it as you would something of your own.

For check-in and check out, we are always super flexible. We will try our very best to have the house ready the day prior so you can get into the house as soon as your flight or ferry arrives. Should our wonderful cleaner be there working her magic, you are welcome to leave your bags and explore Oak Bluffs. Same for check-out! It is very rare that we have a same day turnover, in which case we will do our best to accommodate everyone.

Other things to note
Note: We know our cleaning fee seems high, but this is the exact fee of our cleaning service and goes directly to their hard working hands. We used to use a more accessible option but after receiving guest feedback that it was not consistently up to standards, we swapped over and the house has been shiny as new ever since! Thank you for understanding island pricing.

We will send information about trash and recycling upon booking.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV
Washer

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 15 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We will send you a guide to our favorite local restaurants, things to do, and more, upon booking!

Meet your host

Host
22 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in Albany, New York
I'm a world traveler who runs a women's yoga retreat company — I come back to my family cottage in Martha's Vineyard to recharge myself and love sharing it with others!

Co-hosts

  • Olivia
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
6 guests maximum
No pets
Self check-in with lockbox
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm