Charming Whaling Captain's Farmhouse with modern updates in West Tisbury

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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West Tisbury, MA
  • Martha's Vineyard Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust Historic Buildings
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Inkwell Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Vineyard Haven

Located in Vineyard Haven, this farm stay is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Granary Gallery and Grange Hall. .This family-friendly farm stay is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Inkwell Beach and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Woods Hole Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Martha's Vineyard Museum - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Vineyard Haven Terminal - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Katama Beach - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust Historic Buildings - 18 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 20 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catboat Coffee Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • The Black Dog - Bakery Cafe
  • ‪State Road - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rocco's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Charming Whaling Captain's Farmhouse with modern updates in West Tisbury

**As you can see, we currently have no reviews since this is our first year renting our farm that has been in the family for over 60 years. Now, after a sensitive renovation, we are sharing our beloved home for a few weeks a year for others to enjoy.**

Our authentic Historic District home was built in 1865 by a Whaling Captain whose family farmed the land while he was away at sea. One of West Tisbury's oldest, this is a real Martha's Vineyard country farmhouse set on over 8 acres of land continuously farmed to this day. Your closest neighbors will be the Island's celebrity oxen Chilmark and Titanic!

Since it was built our home has had only 2 owners and has been in our family since 1960. We recently renovated 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 new baths, plus a huge outdoor shower overlooking the fields.

The first and second floors each have one King bedroom and one Queen bedroom with shared bath. It is rare to find this many large beds in a rental at this price point!

The large eat-in Kitchen with brand new appliances and comfy sitting area has all you need to prepare great family meals after visiting the West Tisbury Farmer's Market just down the road or nearby Menemsha for fresh fish.

There is a formal Dining Room and a large Living Room with plenty of comfy seating to enjoy a book or watch a movie.

Enjoy morning coffee and pre-dinner drinks on the attached Screened Porch that overlooks the fields behind the property.

A huge yard, garden and outdoor picnic table under the trees provides ample space for playing, sunning and dining alfresco.

Our home is filled with art collected over many years of friendships with notable Island artists. Living spaces have original hardwood and wide-board Island pine flooring. Some are a little wonky but that is to be expected after 160 years. This home has some serious character!

Close to the village center, it's just a short stroll to Alley's for the morning paper and breakfast at 7A and a short distance to Lambert's Cove and Long Point beaches.

There is easy access from our house to a lovely, picturesque and very safe paved bike path that connects a significant part of the island. Martha's Vineyard is mostly flat with a few rolling hills.

The house is located in the center of the Island, equidistant to the three prominent 'down-island' towns, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven, and 'up-island' towns Chilmark, Menemsha and Aquinnah.

Tenant is responsible to bring own linens & towels or rent from service (we can help with that!)

AC is provided with window units in the bedrooms if required.

Sorry no pets allowed due to owner's serious allergies.

WIFI included.

Smart Tv for streaming.

Flexible turnover day.

We want you to love our home as much as we do so we'll be available to answer any questions while you stay at our place!

PLEASE NOTE:
This is our home so for your safety and enjoyment as well as our safety we do not accept instant bookings.

Please request your dates on this site and include some info about yourselves. Where you are from, How many people in your group, Have you been to Marthas Vineyard before, why have you picked West Tisbury etc. We will request a copy of your ID also.

We want your stay to be perfect and to be sure our home is a great match for you.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and 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
Property Registration Number C0305513270

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reviews

Charming Whaling Captain's Farmhouse with modern updates in West Tisbury Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, historic home with all the creature comforts and modern amenities. Backs up to National Park Forest, so we saw deer, turkey and a young family of skunks (thankfully playing at a distance). Quiet, peaceful and just the kind of escape we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to stay

Stayed a few nights for Jaws 50th Anniversary. The house was clean and ready to go upon arrival. Communication was fantastic and the location was perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025