Unique Up-Island Home

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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West Tisbury, MA

Lambert's Cove Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Martha's Vineyard Museum
‪12 min drive‬
Woods Hole Ferry Terminal
‪86 min drive‬
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lovely 1200 sq ft house located in quiet neighborhood in West Tisbury. Away from the crowds but only a short drive to Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs while also providing convenient access to Chilmark and Aquinnah. Convenient to Lambert’s Cove Beach (sticker from Park and Rec for a fee), State Forest, West Tisbury Center and airport. Walking distance from State Road Restaurant, Tending Joy boutique, MV Glassworks, Middletown Nursery, M M Stone Antiques and North Tisbury Farm & Market. Two bedrooms - one upstairs, one down - one with a queen bed, the other with two twins. Living room with cathedral ceiling. Enclosed porch. Owner local.

Amenities include 43” flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi access, air conditioning, gas grill, picnic table, outdoor shower, washer and dryer, bed linens, towels, books and board games, stereo, beach chairs/towels, sun tent and umbrella, boogie boards, croquet set.

All people in your party, regardless of age, must be included in the booking numbers. Violating maximum occupancy will result in forfeiture of your entire secure deposit.

No pets. No smoking.

Property manager

Molly Sturges/Stephen Costa

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No additional guests without consent of owner

Any additional cleaning costs may be withheld from the damage deposit

Any violation of house rules will result in forfeiture of the entire damage deposit

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0070453270

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vineyard Haven

Vineyard Haven is home to this holiday home. Tisbury Town Hall & Katharine Cornell Memorial Theater and Martha's Vineyard Film Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Circuit Avenue and Main Street. Island Cove Adventures and Chilmark Chocolates are also worth visiting.

West Tisbury, MA

What's nearby

Lambert's Cove Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Martha's Vineyard Film Center - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
Martha's Vineyard Museum - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
Inkwell Beach - 23 min drive - 14.4 km
Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 86 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kitchen Porch - ‬11 min drive
‪The Black Dog Tavern - ‬10 min drive
‪Black Dog Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Waterside Market - ‬10 min drive
‪Black Dog - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Up-Island Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Up-Island Home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Up-Island Home ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Up-Island Home located?

Situated in Vineyard Haven, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Alley’s General Store, Field Gallery and Granary Gallery. Grange Hall and Clay Cliffs of Aquinnah are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

9 Sept 2024

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

Our favorite place to stay on the Vineyard

We love staying at Molly and Steve’s lovely house in West Tisbury! We’ve been there several times and will return again. The house is in a peaceful and quiet location and at the same time is conveniently located to everything in West Tisbury – grocery stores, art galleries, restaurants and the oh so beautiful Lambert’s Cove Beach, our favorite beach on the Vineyard. Molly & Steve are awesome hosts-friendly, welcoming and available next door if you need anything. The house is so comfortable, and it also has lots of character and beautiful artwork. The air conditioning mini-splits make the house very comfortable on humid days, and there are lots of windows to open on cooler days. In the mornings, we love to sit outside with our tea and coffee in the lovely and peaceful garden with great outdoor seating. Molly & Steve’s house has everything we want in a vacation spot. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

29 Aug 2024

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

Comfy West ‘Tis lambert cove unplug

Very comfy and enjoyable. Wonderful

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

24 Aug 2024

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

Pleasant stay

Very cute and quaint home nestled in a quiet area in west tisbury. Bed in master was a little hard, but the home is oozing old-school charm.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford L.

20 Aug 2024

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

Everything was great!

Everything worked well. The house was very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

19 Aug 2024

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

Quaint cottage in the woods

Great proximity to ET and OB.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

27 July 2024

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

Rural Island Retreat

Rural, quiet, rustic, but not too far from action

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

24 July 2024

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

Quiet, Convenient Vineyard rental

Molly and Steve offer a nice rental home with easy access to up and down island. Antique "style" house with A/C which made all the difference on a hot summer day. We enjoyed our stay very much and appreciate their hospitality. The Vineyard vibes were flowing! Thanks guys.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg R.

15 Aug 2023

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

Pleasant hideaway and fully stocked in the middle of the Isle!

All the amenities that everyone needs.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie M., Kingston, NY

10 Aug 2023

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

Lovely, vintage-infused house in convenient location

Molly’s house reminded me of some of my favorite vacation houses I stayed in as a kid. The house feels bigger than it appears in photos because of the layout and many different spots to sit and relax in. A rarity on Martha’s Vineyard - the house smells good, has beautiful old hardwood floors, and the decor is modern, personal, and eclectic - with many cute/cool vintage pieces and elements. It was cool and comfy in the day time, even without AC, and the yard offered nice places to sit or have dinner. Molly & her partner are welcoming, accommodating, and thoughtful hosts - but keep to themselves during the stay. One related note on that: the photos do make it seem like the house is by itself, surrounded by private yard space, whereas in reality it’s pretty close to 2 other houses. Despite that fact, you don’t feel encroached on by the hosts or neighbors, especially if you’re used to living in more densely populated areas. But, be mindful it wouldn’t be a great fit if you’re looking for more personal outdoor space/privacy and want the freedom to play loud music, have loud conversations, let loose outdoors, etc. Overall, a lovely house and super convenient to great local spots: 7 mins to Lambert’s Cove beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 July 2023

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

Lovely cottage in West Tisbury

We had a very pleasant stay at this up-island home. It is eclectically furnished with many antiques and lots of gorgeous art. There are several inviting lounging spaces inside and out. The kitchen is very tiny but well appointed. No dishwasher and a tiny fridge in the kitchen, but a larger one on the porch. We were grateful for the outdoor shower after beach runs. The location is away from the touristy parts of the island, but within minutes from beautiful beaches and hiking trails. There is a great little posh market minutes away. Molly was easy to communicate with. She lives next door to the cottage, but we didn't need to reach out.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

14 July 2023

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

Cozy Up Island Cottage

Very cozy cottage in West Tisbury. Feels rural, but is a pleasant drive from island towns and beaches.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

8 July 2023

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

Quaint cottage in a great location!

We had a lovely week. The cottage had everything we needed and was conveniently located! Thank you Molly and Steven!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

melanie k.

26 Aug 2022

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

A Nice Little Get Away

Quaint home in a private area. We felt right at home. Although the kitchen is rather small, the outside grill is in excellent condition. The stereo(set on MVY) and many speakers completed the ambience.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

aimee w.

30 July 2022

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

Peaceful & Charming

This is our second summer visiting at this property and it felt like coming home. Perfect amount of space for myself, husband and our 2 boys. We love the mix of modern amenities (AC for one! ) and the historic, simple charm of this house. The location is set back, so relaxing and surrounded by nature and birds galore. Molly & Steve have been wonderful hosts! Communicative, friendly and accommodating. We enjoy being in centrally located west tisbury as you can easily venture to menemsha and aquinnah or go to vineyard haven and oak bluffs. We will certainly return in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

23 July 2022

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

Great Time on the Island

My wife and I and her parents stayed for a 5 nights at this property in mid July. House was great!! Very comfortable queen bed upstairs and a small bathroom us there as well. Washing machine in bathroom and dryer is located a few steps away near the barn where the hosts stay. The downstairs bedroom had 2 twin beds and were comfortable. The downstairs bathroom had a great shower with great water pressure and was good and hot! The kitchen was well equipped and very quaint! We made dinner 3 of the 5 nights (lobster, spaghetti, and stuffed clams and bagel sandwiches) and had all the equipment we needed! Different types of coffee makers as well. We used the percolator. Nice tv room and a great sitting room with a couch and two chairs near the dining room. A small fridge in the kitchen and a larger one on the enclosed back porch next to dining room. Kind of in the middle of the island so there was a 20 minute drive to each end of the island. We used south beach, which is free and loved it there. We used their beach chairs and they also had boogie boards and a beach umbrella. Loved our time there in the very nice and quaint home!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

18 July 2022

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

Charming Up Island Cottage

Charming Up Island Cottage in wooded residential area. Away from Hussle bustle, but not too far from beaches and major towns.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth B.

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Host not very welcoming.

Facilities are decent but communicating with the host was not enjoyable.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cristobal v.

1 Oct 2021

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

Perfect place to stay highly recommend if you want a nice try MV experience

Hosts and process was smooth. Great people w a wonderful house and garden

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

21 Sept 2021

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

Feeling at home in well equipped quiet small house

My husband and I were very appreciative of the loan of Molly’s house – a lovely antique, in a quiet setting, lightly renovated and only modernized as much as necessary: ie a comfortable indoor shower room, hand crafted stairs to a second floor, plenty of lighting. Furnished throughout with nice rugs and old and antique furnishings. Actually, I think we both loved it – particularly outdoor space to read under a spacious sheltering shad tree was a treat & one of the nicest, flower draped, outside showers I have ever had the pleasure of. We experienced comfortable temperatures without ever having to turn to heat or ac – though had we needed air conditioning – it was reassuring to see the large array of solar panels behind the house. House is well set up with den and living rooms: in the evenings – people can do different projects in two separate living areas. Think it is a more comfortable space for a couple or a single person, though there is bed space enough for four. May those lucky enough to stay there appreciate this charming just-the-right-size house.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

aimee w.

28 July 2021

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

Charming and peaceful place

Molly and Steve were very accommodating and communicative. The house was spacious and comfortable and the quiet, tucked away location was a great mid way point for our visits to Menemsha, Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs. .

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

15 July 2021

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

Charming Perfection

One of our best experiences ever; this little house is full of eclectic charm yet with all of the modern conveniences that one could ask for. The location was prime, as it lies in a quiet forested area not far from either end of the island. Great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

9 Sept 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

6 Sept 2020

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

Lovely

Very homey and comfortable. Owners were reached very easily and were very helpful. We enjoyed the yard space, and the outdoor shower to get rid of sand after the beach. The beach was gorgeous and a quick drive from this location.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miriam V.

4 Sept 2020

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

Relaxing getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and charming. The nearest beach and town were within a 10 minute drive. We travelled with our 22 year old daughter and her boyfriend and there was enough privacy and space for all of us. The owner was friendly and readily available. We highly recommend this house if your looking for a getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

3 Sept 2020

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

Perfect place for a long weekend getaway

This spot was absolutely perfect for our little group of 4 plus a baby! The house is so cute and quaint plus the location is great, as it is very central on the island. We had a wonderful time here and would be grateful for the chance to stay here again sometime!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Molly Sturges/Stephen Costa

Although Molly is relatively new to Martha's Vineyard having moved here full time in 2015, Steve has lived here since the '70s. We live in the house in the off season and move across the lawn to our barn for the summer months. We are on hand to help with whatever you need to make your stay enjoyable.

Why they chose this property

This property is well located for privacy as well as for convenient access to the whole island. The best of both worlds!

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