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2025 NOW OPEN! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything!

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Front and 2 car parking
Living room
Sitting area
Sofa bed
Stairs to upper level

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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OAK BLUFFS, MA
  • Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Inkwell Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

2025 NOW OPEN! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything!

This home was updated in 2023! Beautiful detached 2 bedroom within walking distance to the center of Oak Bluffs. The exterior includes a large wrap around deck, terrific screened in porch, 2 car parking pad and a private outdoor shower. It offers a fully renovated kitchen with tiled granite counters, new flooring, gas stove/oven, stacked washer/dryer (HE detergent only!) and a small eat-in area. New full bath with a full sized bathtub and tiled tub surround. Living room with original refinished pine floors, new sofa with queen memory foam pull out, flat screen tv, dvd player with dvd's, high-def cable television and small sitting area. The 2nd floor offers two bedrooms both having places to hang clothes per tenants feedback requests. The 1st bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, brand new king Casper hybrid bed, dresser, flat screen tv and cable television. The 2nd bedroom has a single bed with 2nd pull out trundle style single bed, flat screen tv, dresser and cable television.

Regardless of updates this is still a smaller old classic Marthas Vineyard home. It is also our home. If you want something brand new or perfect I suggest a hotel. If you want something close to town, well cared for, comfortable and a true Marthas Vineyard experience this is the place for you! We have many repeat guests who love it as much as we do. Please consider the stairs to the upper level are original and a bit steep. Also the ceiling heights in some areas are lower than new construction. I am 6'1" and have no issues (Low spots are living room 6'8 1\2", small bedroom and hallway 6'6" and sloped ceiling at bath sink 6'6"). Also both bedrooms only have 1 window with AC units. They can be run on AC for cooling or fan to allow outside air into these rooms.

Oak Bluffs: The Town of Oak Bluffs is a resort town on the northeast shore of the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Oak Bluffs is home to many historical and nationally recognized landmarks including the Flying Horses Carousel which is the nation's oldest operating platform carousel. Oak Bluffs operates the largest marina on Martha's Vineyard, which not only has the most slips, but is situated in the midst of the historic gingerbread campgrounds, and offers easy access to the rest of the Island. 'OB', as it is sometimes referred to, also is home to several beautiful public beaches, a teaming shore of wildlife, fish and shellfish, fabulous public parks, a golf course and even a microbrewery. Today, an active downtown is complete with exciting restaurants, charming inns, shops, and galleries, a variety of specialty food shops, movie theaters, and places to enjoy live entertainment and dancing. Oak Bluffs has a new fishing pier that was completed for the 2014 season and the new seawall and boardwalk from the ferry to the marina opened in 2016. There is also a bowling alley/entertainment center and a brand new walking path around Sunset Lake. Circuit Avenue improvements are underway with new wider sidewalks and upgrades.

Cleaning: Our cleaners are utilizing one man/woman crews to limit how many people are in the home. They are practicing Covid protocols and fully sterilizing the home.

Laundry/Linens: Linens are not provided. Each bed has a protective cover and pillow with protective cover. (DUE TO COVID19 BLANKETS ARE NOT PROVIDED THIS YEAR). There are linen services that can service the property. They can deliver and pick up linens to the home if needed. There is Takemmy Linen Rental and Marthas Linen Rental. Takemmy does not have blankets so use Marthas if you also need blankets. The linens we recommend are:
(King bedroom)- A king sheet/bedroom set, blanket, two king pillows and two standard pillow cases.
(Single bedroom)- A single sheet/bedroom set, blanket and one standard pillow case plus a second single sheet/bedroom set, blanket and one standard pillow case if using the trundle bed.
(Sofa bed)- A queen sheet/bedroom set, blanket and one standard pillow case if using the sofa bed.
(Other)- Towels, wash cloths and maybe beach towels/blanket.

Call Jim with questions at 443-271-0926.

Property manager

Jim Altomonte

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
More than three (3) adults accepted on a case by case basis.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number C0118172210

About the area

Oak Bluffs

Located in Oak Bluffs, this holiday home is by the sea. Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Oak Bluffs Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Cod Beaches and Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Flying Horses Carousel and Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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OAK BLUFFS, MA

What's nearby

  • Circuit Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lookout Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Back Door Donuts - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Portuguese American Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Offshore Ale Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪VFW Hall - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2025 NOW OPEN! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2025 NOW OPEN! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2025 NOW OPEN! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2025 NOW OPEN! Updated Oak Bluffs home! Close to everything! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Oak Bluffs Public Library, Cottage Museum and Circuit Avenue. Oak Bluffs Harbor and Trinity Park Tabernacle are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
This property is not huge, but it is in a fantastic location! The spacious outdoor space really makes up for the smaller interior. I would highly recommend for someone looking for a comfortable stay within walking distance to circuit Avenue!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
15 Second Ave
Property was clean, well located to everything and the owner was super easy to work with and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

myriam w., brookline

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
The house is so charming! We loved staying there! Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home
I fell in Love with everything about this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best vacation EVER!!!!!
A lovely quaint house that I adore. Walking distance to the town of Oak Bluffs and the Inkwell beach. I couldn't ask for more of a perfect property for what I desired my vacation to be.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Oak Bluffs cottage
Very charming, clean home in a great location. The screened porch was really nice to have.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it
Wonderful situation clean and well stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful & Precious
Me & my Hubby stayed in this Cute & Quaint Cottage. The back yard provides tranquility to sit relax read or have a few guess over for a BBQ in a quiet area would love to stay there again when we come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ella V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
15 Second Ave
We had a blast @ About Time. The location can’t be beat! We especially loved hanging out on the deck and screened in porch. Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, comfortable, and welcoming home
This small home was even better than expected: The bedrooms were cozy and we all slept soundly (teens loved the bed/trundle duo), and summer school and a bit of work was made less painful by good wifi. Proximity to town and beach were great, and we did a fair amount of cooking and enjoyed the outdoor patio and screened-in lounge area (calling it a "porch" kind of doesn't do it justice.) Outdoor rainfall shower was the perfect way to wind down. I really appreciated Jim's helpfulness and we can't wait to try to get back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Escape
Fantastic week on MV! If you’re looking to escape the main land and want an authentic Martha’s Vineyard getaway for 2-3 people, this is the place. It features a cozy kitchen with every kind of cooking appliance you could hope for, toaster, toaster oven, air fryer, slow cooker etc… Laundry is brand new here too! Living room is also comfortable with a nice couch and plenty of other seating. Upstairs is a little tight but the king size bed is very comfortable. Outside, there’s a great screened in porch with a large wrap around deck, grill and shower. It’s a very short walk to downtown Oak Bluffs and ginger bread cottage camp. Owners had great communication before, during and after our stay. We can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, wonderful and ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!
Jim is a wonderful human being. I truly couldn't ask for a better time out in Martha's Vineyard, as I had staying at this property. This lovely, cozy home added to my wonderful vacation on the Vineyard. My ENTIRE family LOVED it! The outside shower is a PURE delight! 🚿 The property is walking distance to the town. It is so near to the wonderful town in Oak Bluffs where everything is happening. What's so wonderful about its location is, although it's so near to town, it's in a quiet, quaint part of Oak Bluffs where I so enjoyed the tranquility of simply walking down the road and down the hill into town... I couldn't ask for a better housing experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet stay in OB
Overall, this place was a great stay in Oak Bluffs. The house has a lot going for it - incredible outdoor space (Adirondack chairs! covered and screened in porch! dining table! awesome grill! huge outdoor shower!), and a very well stocked kitchen (we cook a LOT and had all the tools we needed). The house is clean and well maintained. The location is good, you're about a 10 minute walk from the harbor, a 20 minute walk to beaches (Inkwell or Jetty), and 5 minutes from the cottages. The neighborhood is quiet and away from the hub-bub of Circuit Ave. A few things I wished I knew before I went - The upstairs is just the two bedrooms, each have one window. Both windows have AC units in them. This means that there's no way to get fresh air on the second floor, which got very stuffy, even in June. It was 60 degrees outside and we were still running the AC. Also, the trundle twin bed is a bit too big for the bedroom. When it's pulled all the way out, you can't open the door (or you can block it open). You have to push it back in a little (just a few inches) for the door to be operable. Finally, we had to stock our own toilet paper and garbage bags. This isn't a big deal, just something I wish I had known in advance. And tenants aren't allowed to leave anything behind, so you have to buy absolutely everything you need. Overall, a great stay! The landlord was super helpful, communicative, and accessible if I needed anything. They clearly care about their space a lot. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Timothy W.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Renters beware!
Where to start...The place is moldy so if you have allergies you will be sneezing a lot, etc. Everything we brought back smelled like mildew and had to be laundered. We have been renting summer homes for 30+ years and have never seen so many tenant instructions and signs. You would think that if the landlord is so wary of the septic and other damage either do not rent your place or plan on pumping the septic out more often. It was cold while we were there - heat had been turned off. Thankfully we brought warm coats which we wore inside. The house is VERY small. Cozy here means minuscule bedrooms and very low ceilings. 5'3" person can touch ceilings with extended arm. Here is just a small sampling of the unusual instructions: It is ill-advised to go outside barefoot (sign telling you possibility of splinters and nails). pls note: no yard -decking both sides and back of house. Ant issue, (clean up ALL CRUMBS) Limit the amount of toilet paper you use (old septic). We fell sorry for parent who are expected to monitor all this on vacation PLUS the stairs would be difficult for young children and the elderly to navigate. There are many posted signs in the kitchen, here is a sampling: Not one but 3 -"do not put hot items on counter" "do not pour grease down drain" "No Smoking" "Please make sure storm door is completely closed" "Do not move grill". While we are on the subject of the grill, if propane runs out YOU are expected to refill at your own expense providing propane for yourself and the rest of the renters - instructions on where to go to refill and the cost - $30 The list goes on and on. We have rented older homes before but have never seen anything like this before with the landlord's # of posted signs and expectations - many of them a first for us in the 30+ years we have been summer home renters. This is only the 2nd time we have ever written a negative review in our many years of summer rentals. Martha's Vineyard is a charming place and fortunately we were able to separate the less than stellar rental experience and weird landlord with all his signs and expectations from our overall experience of the Inland.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martha's Vineyard
A cute cottage home with everything you need to feel at home. Just a minutes by car or a really nice walk to Oak Bluffs . Loved our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Post Pandemic Respite
Extremely tight living quarters and low ceilings, but location, location, location is everything and pretty much perfect. Walking distance to dining, beach, and entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Megan H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Never again
The property was in terrible condition. Check in was 3 pm the cleaner wasn’t done until 345 pm. The chair cushions in the kitchen had brown stains all over them. The outdoor shower curtain was ripped and torn down. There were dirty gloves in the outdoor shower. The mattress pad on the king bed had a large yellow stain. The pillows on the couch are ripped and multiple stains on the couch. The acs were dirty we had to clean the filters the first night. We left after one night even though we booked the place for a week as the property was dirty. Very disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Quincy, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sibling Soiree
We stayed at "About Time" to celebrate my sister's 60th birthday. The listing was perfectly described and completely accurate so there were no surprises upon arrival. The outdoor space and screened in porch were amazing for night time relaxation and catching up. We really did not spend a lot of time indoors, we were either at the beach or exploring the Vineyard. Being able to walk to Oak Bluffs was excellent. People had the option of staying out or going home in the evenings. All around the Vineyard people were observing social distancing guidelines and wearing masks in public which was highly reassuring. I would definitely return to "About Time."
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debora P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
The cottage was clean and exactly as advertised. The kitchen was well-stocked. The beds were extremely comfortable, I never wanted to leave. The location was perfect, quiet neighborhood but close to the beaches and shopping and restaurants. I wouldn't hesitate to book here again if we decide to vacation on The Vineyard. I can't tell you enough how comfortable the cottage was, it felt just like home. We were extremely happy. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would come back!
This property is perfect! Very clean and quaint. An easy 10 minute walk into town, and to the beach. Owners are great - easy to reach if necessary and very helpful. Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Perfect place for a relaxing trip to Martha's Vineyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location!
Our family had a great experience! The house is a quaint house on a quiet street, but is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and beaches. This made a diet of local donuts and lobster rolls very doable. We spent most of our time at the house on the back deck and screened in patio. We loved our week and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
We loved the house , location ,and the outdoor shower! We walked and rode bikes to Shops and restaurants of Oaks Bluffs easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We really loved the location of this property. It was very quiet away from all the hustle and bustle of the very busy town yet close enough to walk there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Everything we expected. Easy walk to town but super quiet area. Great deck and great screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jim Altomonte

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