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Island Inn Along the road that connects Oak Bluffs and
Edgartown lies the Island Inn. Overlooking the Farm Neck Golf Club, the
Island Inn is a short walk to two of Oak Bluff's best beaches, Oak Bluffs
Town Beach and Joseph Sylvia State Beach. The inn offers an assortment of
51 rooms, suites, and even a cottage--all sporting fully furnished
kitchens, private baths, and cable TV. If you're into tennis, you'll be
happy to learn that there are three Har-Tru tennis courts on-site. A
full-time tennis pro is available to give you lessons. Families can take
advantage of the 7 acres of grounds including a barbecue area, an outdoor
pool, and a playground for the kiddies. The Island Inn is open from
mid-March to mid-December and has one wheelchair accessible unit. Wesley Hotel The Wesley Hotel, built in 1879, is the last of the
grand hotels of Oak Bluffs--and what a grande dame she is. Open from May
to October, she seems to watch over the town from her knoll facing the
harbor where you can relax and enjoy the views from one of the rocking
chairs on the spacious front porch.
Renovations over the years have restored the Wesley to her former
greatness. You will feel yourself being transported back in time as you
climb the steps to the veranda, enter the dark oak lobby, and walk up to
the old-fashioned registration desk. The main building contains 62 rooms,
many with outstanding views of the harbor. These rooms include private
baths. Twenty more rooms with shared baths are in the Wesley Arms Building
behind the main building. There are wheelchair-accessible rooms located on
the first floor of the main building. Clarion Martha's Vineyard -
Edgartown Heritage Hotel Those looking for a modern hotel just a 10- to 15-minute walk from Edgartown's historic waterfront will want to look into the Edgartown Heritage Hotel, built in 1985 as part of the Clarion chain. Each of the hotel's 34 rooms offer queen- or king-size beds, a private bath, cable TV, a radio, air conditioning, and a telephone. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided, while the on-site Beeftender Restaurant and Lounge offers a full menu for dinner. The Heritage can accommodate groups of up to 50 people for business meetings, social functions, and private parties. This year-round hotel has two wheelchair-accessible rooms available. Children younger than 18 stay free with an adult. Edgartown Lodge Like to get away but not feel isolated? Try the Edgartown Lodge and one of its six two-room suites. Each suite is set up like its own apartment with a bedroom and a living room and a separate entrance. Each suite sleeps four or five comfortably, and you're just a block off Main Street and few blocks away from the beaches. The Harborside Inn A complete waterfront resort located right at Edgartown's historic harbor, The Harborside Inn offers seven buildings (some are former 19th-century whaling captains' homes) housing 89 rooms. About half of these rooms have exceptional views of the harbor, and some have huge private balconies. A large heated outdoor pool is just steps from the waters of the harbor. You can relax in the whirlpool or in the sauna after a busy day of shopping, swimming, or bike riding. Rooms include color TV, a refrigerator, a private bath, and air conditioning. The resort is open year-round and provides full-service banquet facilities. If you have children you'll be happy to learn that children younger than 12 stay at the Harborside Inn free with an adult.
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The Harbor View Hotel Wow, what a place. At land's end it rests like a
princess from another age, commanding your attention and getting it.
Meanwhile, the windows command incredible views of Edgartown Lighthouse,
Edgartown Harbor, and Chappaquiddick Island beyond. Dating to 1891 as two
separate buildings, today the Harbor View Hotel is one large gem of a
grand hotel, accented by a magnificent 300-foot veranda. A multimillion
dollar renovation a few years ago restored all her 124 rooms and suites to
their former Victorian splendor.
Guests are pampered by the accommodating staff. Comfort is the rule.
Concierge, room service, and the daily newspaper are just some of the
extras that set this hotel apart. Seven townhouses on-site feature
cathedral ceilings, kitchens, and outside decks. The 12-acre complex
includes two swimming pools, a private beach, and all-weather tennis
courts. Guests have privileges at Farm Neck Golf Course. Starbuck's
restaurant and Breezes lounge are on-site. Kelley House Over the past two-and-a-half centuries, since 1742
to be exact, the Kelley House has been open for travelers and vacationers
alike. It was formerly a tavern where whalers and sea captains raised
their pints, and today all of the inn's 59 rooms maintain the Colonial
charm that guests a century ago would have enjoyed. Of course, today's
guests also enjoy modern-day amenities.
Period antiques, quilts, and an overall early-American personality will
make you think you're staying back in 19th-century Edgartown. Some rooms
have kitchens and private balconies. A complimentary breakfast awaits you,
as does afternoon tea. Bedtime arrives with homemade cookies and milk. A
refreshing outdoor pool offers views of Edgartown Harbor. After a swim you
can wander into the Newes From America, an American pub at the Kelley
House that offers casual fare (see the Restaurants section in this
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Hostelling International- Martha's
Vineyard If you weren't paying just $12 a night ($15 for non-AYH members), you'd think you were staying at the quaintest of country inns. This cedar-shake saltbox, which celebrated its 45th year as a hostel in 2000, sits at the edge of Manuel E. Correllus Forest. The hostel has a fireplace in the common room, a volleyball court, a sheltered bike rack out back and a spacious kitchen that awaits budding gourmets. Five dorms house 78 bunk-beds; check-in is between 5 and 10 PM daily. The hostel fills up quickly; we suggest you make reservations (especially during the season) at least two weeks in advance. The hostel is open from April 1 to November 15.
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Harbor Landing Condo Trust For families who want to spend an extended period of time on the island, Harbor Landing offers 39 very affordable condo units with a full, private bath, color TV, air conditioning and heating, and a refrigerator. The efficiency units have a fully equipped kitchen. A large sun deck on the third floor offers great views of the harbor while a 5-acre park borders the rear of the building. Complimentary coffee is served each morning. If you're interested in visiting the Island during the off-season, check out Harbor Landing's incredibly low $60 rates. High season rates range from $105 for a budget unit to $175 for a double suite. Harbor Landing is open year-round.
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Family Campground Families who enjoy camping will love the time they'll have at the Martha's Vineyard Family Campground, located just a mile or so away from Vineyard Haven center. Each campsite is allowed one motor vehicle and either one large tent or two small tents. Trailer sites are also available. Both types of sites include electric and water hookups; the trailer sites also include sewer. Rates are $32 per night for a campsite and $36 for a trailer site. These rates are for two adults and any children younger than 18. Additional adults are charged $10 per night. Also, there are one- and two-room cabins and even tent trailers available. The grounds include plenty to keep the family busy: table tennis, billiards, biking, baseball, a store, and a playground. Cable TV is available. There are some 180 sites; it's open mid-May through mid-October. No dogs and no motorcycles are allowed in the campgrounds.
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