Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottage near Downtown, Beach, Ferry and Ocean Park!

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Oak Bluffs, MA

Inkwell Beach6 min walk
Oak Bluffs Harbor7 min walk
Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal7 min walk
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

- Magnificent front porch for rocking and peaceful island observations!
- All furniture is whimsical and light to match the beach seasons and provide the comforts of home. The beds are reviewed as very comfy!
- 50" Smart LED TV includes expanded cable! and DVR capabilities, WIFI and game available.
- 5 spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans and extra floor fans to enhance the windows ocean breezes. 1 Full, 3 Doubles and 2 twins.
- Full size washer and dryer available on the 2nd floor for ease of use and light packing.
- The front of the cottage provides a crushed shell private parking area, large enough for 2 cars.
- The enclosed backyard contains a large outdoor shower, blue stone patio and seating area, small floral yard and propane grill for added enjoyment.
- The kitchen is fully equipped with pots/pans, dish-ware, coffee pot, microwave, blender and dishwasher.
- Linens and towels are to be provided by you, but pillows and bed covers are available in each room.
- The house has a full bath downstairs, a large outside shower and a small quaint toilet bath upstairs.

We hope you enjoy our small piece of heaven and will want to come again!

Property manager

Heidi Modaro

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Charming air conditioned cottage has been renovated from top to bottom

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property registration number C0260962210

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Bluffs

Located in Oak Bluffs, this cottage is by the sea. Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Island Queen Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Inkwell Beach and Old Silver Beach. Flying Horses Carousel and Island Cove Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oak Bluffs, MA

What's nearby

Circuit Avenue - 2 min walk
Inkwell Beach - 6 min walk
Oak Bluffs Harbor - 7 min walk
Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk
Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 9 min walk

Getting around

Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lookout Tavern - ‬8 min walk
‪Nancy's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
‪Portuguese American Club - ‬3 min drive
‪Offshore Ale Co. - ‬4 min walk
‪Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottage near Downtown, Beach, Ferry and Ocean Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottage near Downtown, Beach, Ferry and Ocean Park!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottage near Downtown, Beach, Ferry and Ocean Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottage near Downtown, Beach, Ferry and Ocean Park! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Circuit Avenue and Inkwell Beach. Ocean Park and Seaview Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

17 June 2024

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

Location and cleanliness make this cottage perfect

Easy walk to the beach, or to town, or to tennis courts. This cottage was perfect for our 7 person plus one baby family. Wonderful porch with rockers and chairs, plus a backyard patio. Places to store your bikes back in the patio area and kitchen was well stocked with cookware so we could cook meals at home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

26 June 2023

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

Adorable Gingerbread Cottage in Amazing Location

My group and I had a fantastic stay in this charming cottage! The location and beautiful front porch could not have been better. We enjoyed many walks to downtown Oak Bluffs, neighboring parks, and the beach - all easily accessible. The enclosed backyard space, outdoor shower, light and airy colors and decor, along with accommodating first floor living/dining/kitchen area were big pluses! In addition, the owner (Heidi) was very responsive both before and during our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

21 June 2023

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

Stay at Oak Bluffs

Our stay this past weekend was amazing, this was my friends and my first time on the Vineyard and it didn't disappoint! The house was in a great location to the ferry, great restaurants, and the beach! The house itself was so cute & quaint! Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

17 June 2023

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

Adorable cottage on the vineyard

Stayed here for a week at the start of June and had a great time. Super easy walking distance to Oak Bluffs for amazing donuts. It has a great kitchen too so you can easily stay in and cook. The pictures don't do the house justice as it's super adorable.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

4 Aug 2022

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

Thank you

We had a wonderful stay! The location was amazing and the house had everything we needed. We all loved the outdoor shower and spent the majority of our time on the beautiful front porch. We plan to be back. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V., West barnstable, MA

17 July 2022

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

Perfect location

Beautiful, quant, romantic gingerbread house, the prettiest on the street - I was told by many as they walked by, while sitting on the most amazing porch. It had everything you could possibly need. Beds super comfy, fans in every room. It was so close to everything , one end of the street was Inkwell Beach and the other end was Circuit Ave for shopping and dining. Great vacation, I would love to go back to this little piece of heaven. Easy check-in and great communication with the owners!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

1 June 2022

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

Long wedding weekend

The house is just as advertised. Adorably quirky and we loved every minute of it. A true gingerbread charmer. Heidi was very responsive with any/all our needs. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

15 Oct 2021

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

great location, clean and comfortable.

Had a very nice stay at this MV property. The owner Heidi was very pleasant, friendly and helpful... very responsive. This a vintage house, it has the quirks older houses have which make them charming. House was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. It had all the modern conveniences we needed... including a gas fireplace to take the chill out of those brisk fall mornings. its a very easy walk to town, ferry, shops, bike rentals and restaurants. We brought our car so we could explore the island. Easy parking in front of house. Had a great time, would definetely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

26 Sept 2020

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

Excellent!

We had a fabulous weekend on the Vineyard! The house is beautiful, the location is perfect, and Heidi is an exceptional host! We can’t wait to stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven G., Greenwich, CT

30 Aug 2020

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

Incredible location and overall great property

We were very happy with our stay in this wonderful cottage in Oak Bluffs. The owner did a great job with outfitting it to make the stay very comfortable. The front porch was a nice amenity as we met many friendly people while maintaining social distancing, and enjoyed the beautiful surrounding homes. There could not be a more optimal location, as it is centrally located just two blocks from the shopping strip, harbor, park, and beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fran M.

2 July 2019

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

OB Gem

This property is a delight! Great location in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to everything. We hope to be able to return next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

2 July 2019

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

Mini vacation

Loved this cottage, it is so cute and roomy! Ideal location to the ocean, park and Circuit Avenue at the end of the road. Easy walk to everywhere!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R., Attleboro

18 Sept 2018

Beautiful cottage close to Circuit Ave. and beach

This beautiful home was our little piece of heaven for a week. The owners were great and incredibly easy to work with. The layout of the house is perfect and each bedroom had its own unique charm from the furniture to the decorations. A quintessential Vineyard cottage. The front porch is big with plenty of chairs to sit and rock while you relax and people watch. We could walk to Circuit Ave. very quickly and in the other direction was a super quick walk to the beach. We were extremely happy with this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kathryn g.

25 Oct 2017

Beautiful historic lovingly restored Victorian wonderful walkable location

Oak Bluffs is great location to see the whole island..local bus short stroll from the house...porch and private backyard great spaces for relaxing with a glass of wine at happy hour or a cup of coffee

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Erin v.

18 Sept 2017

Great location in quaint home

This picture perfect little cottage offered the perfect location to enjoy all that Oak Bluffs has to offer. It was a very quick walk to Circuit Ave, the Flying Horses, great restaurants, Backdoor Donuts, parks, the ferry, and Inkwell Beach. This would be an excellent choice for a family not wishing to bring a car to the island (although I'd recommend it to explore the other wonderful towns and beaches on Martha's Vineyard). It was kind of a drag having to bring our own linens and towels and do much of the cleaning after our stay considering the cost, but that is standard for home renting on this island. However, when packing one car for a family of five the linens take up a ton of space. We have stayed at other homes that offer use of their bikes and beach chairs, but with this rental you provide your own. All in all, the house was well appointed, functioned in all ways properly, pleasant and comfortable. We would definitely recommend it to friends and family and would consider staying here again if we return to Martha's Vineyard.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

7 Aug 2017

Great cottage and location!

Loved this cottage, plenty of room, great location, close to town. The place was updated, clean and the decor was perfect, every room was decorated in a really fun, coastal style! We had a great week and hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

2 July 2017

Beautiful house! Comfy and warm. Perfect seaside stay.

We have a family of 5. This cottage was amazing and charming with plenty of room and privacy for all. We felt right at home from the beginning and didn't want to leave at the end:) it was well maintained and equipped with all the necessary items to make up a perfect vacation! We especially loved the beautiful outdoor shower.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

29 May 2017

Marathon Weekend!

This beautiful gingerbread cottage was perfect for me & my family. The five of us had a great time and the house is perfectly situated to explore Oak Bluffs and the rest of the island. We were in town to run the 1st ever marathon and it was great to walk/hobble home from the finish line two blocks away. We can't wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

19 Sept 2016

WOW!

This cottage was our home for four days. It is a charming, hipster, family-oriented, loving home. The owners are wonderful to work with! These pictures don't do the property justice. When you walk in the front door you are welcomed by so many little touches that make this house traditional vineyard style. Immediate stress relief! My mom has had a difficult time walking as she ages, but there was a beautiful bedroom on the first floor just for her. Upstairs my two girls and I had the pick of four bedrooms! Luxury for a cottage!!! This home is close to everything...no really! Three minute walk to your left is Circuit Ave, the hub of Oaks Bluff. Three minute walk to your right and you're off to Inkwell Beach. This beach is beautiful day and night! We loved that there were games in the house to play "after hours." It was also super close to the ferry, which was awesome! This was my 50th birthday weekend and I was surprised with friends and family at a dinner at the MV Chowder Co. It was great that they could get on and off the ferry for dinner without needing taxis! Sad to see them leave the same night, but like I said it was easy for them to get to the restaurant and back to the ferry. Back Door Donuts has a cult like feel. You are drawn in and you just can't stop! It was a nightly late-night run! Mr.Puggs Muggs was my coffee place for our stay! I love my coffee and he's got the good stuff! Note: he opens when he gets there. Don't plan on coffee before 11! Although we had to drive to the Black Dog Tavern, we enjoyed our breakfast there daily! The food is amazing! MV Chowder Co. food was so yummy! The cup of chowder is like a meal in itself. Okay, back to the cottage! This piece of heaven is one to look at if renting in OB! The porch kept mom totally entertained! She met many folks who stopped to chat, ask directions, or restaurant ideas. People wanted to stop and chat about the house. She did not want to give up her throne! Comfy & cozy inside and out! I am hoping to return next year with my family. Heidi and Tony...THANK YOU! When I say it was difficult to leave today, that is an understatement. #memorymakercottage

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

9 Oct 2015

Epic weekend!

We rented the Cottage for a friend's birthday. The location of the cottage is perfect. The park and beach are right at the end of the street! The main strip with shopping and restaurants are a hop and skip away. The cottage itself was decorated in the traditional Vineyard beach cottage theme. There were five of us so each person had their own space which we all loved. And the beds were so comfortable! The living room, kitchen, dining room have everything you could need. Our favorite feature was the front porch. Having your morning coffee or your evening cocktail on the porch was the best! Would most definitely stay here again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S., St. Louis

24 Sept 2015

Perfect Martha's Vineyard Cottage

We stayed with our family of 7 at this lovely cottage, which is even more charming in person than online. The location of the cottage is perfect for enjoying all that Oak Bluffs has to offer, and the cottage itself is so comfortable that we were always happy to return to it following our outings. The decor and the furnishings are just what you want in a beach cottage - fresh, light, charming, up to date, and it is equipped with everything you need. The house was very clean and well maintained, and the owners were very responsive and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone visiting Oak Bluffs and would love to stay here again if (hopefully when) we return!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

30 Sept 2014

Meticulous Property & Considerate Owners

The house is maintained and decorated beautifully. We arrived at the house and found it meticulously cleaned. The owners are responsive and exceeded our expectations. This is a fantastic way to experience the Vineyard. This was a fantastic value for the money.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

1 June 2014

Beautiful cottage in heart of Oak Bluffs

Our stay at the Oak Bluffs cottage was perfect. Everything was as described on the listing. The walk to town was no more than 5 minutes, which gave us easy access to the ferry, the Black Dog, shops, bars and restaurants - Oak Bluffs is probably the most active town on the island. It was a bit too chilly for the beach over Memorial Day weekend, but warm enough that we could start our day with a refreshing run along the coast and spend the day venturing on mopeds to Vineyard Haven, Edgartown and South Beach. Some of the house highlights were the grill and the outdoor shower - something extra refreshing taking a shower in the sun and ocean air.

About the host

Hosted by Heidi Modaro

We had been renting in OB for 13 years and dreaming of the day we could own! We wish to share a few weeks of our beach cottage with those who also hope to enjoy the magic of Martha's Vinyard!

Why they chose this property

Authentic, charming, spacious and peaceful!
Easy walking distance to OB beach, ferry and town yet nestled on a quiet beach street.
Walking distance to Ocean Park, basketball/tennis courts and baseball fields. Easy access to beach walk and bike paths.