Martha's Vineyard Vacation Home Rentals

The tranquil island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts is located just a few miles off Cape Cod. A Martha's Vineyard vacation rental makes a great base for enjoying the island's sandy beaches, rolling hills, pine forests and six quaint towns.

Oak Bluffs vacation rentals are close to the brightly painted Victorian gingerbread cottages, while guests of Edgartown vacation rentals can enjoy the fine examples of Greek Revival and Federal architecture. Visitors of Vineyard Haven vacation rentals can experience this lovely area that serves as a ferry port.

Guests of Martha's Vineyard vacation rentals can enjoy walking the streets of the towns, shopping for antiques or crafts, or indulging in more active pursuits like fishing, swimming, sailing, parasailing and bicycling.

There are more than 20 beaches convenient to Martha's Vineyard lodging. Scenic Lighthouse Beach, near Edgartown, is a great spot for watching the boats come in and out of the harbor. One of the most secluded beaches on the island is Lucy Vincent Beach, just outside of Chilmark. Lined with red and brown clay cliffs, this wide stretch of sand is a visual oasis. Families with small children will want to visit Oak Bluffs Town Beach, where the calm waves offer an excellent opportunity for the little ones to get their feet wet. For total seclusion, head to East Beach on Chappaquiddick Island, easily accessible by the "Chappy Ferry."

Martha's Vineyard is full of well-maintained bike paths, and cycling is a great way to see the island. A good day trip is the Circle the Island Tour which goes through the up-island towns and out to Aquinnah, and stopping in the working fishing village of Menemsha (which you might recognize from Jaws), before looping back down-island.

Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary near Edgartown, where naturalists take visitors on guided bird watching walks. The Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary, near Tisbury, has a series of hiking trails that eventually lead to a panoramic view overlooking Vineyard Sound and the neighboring Elizabeth Islands.

You're sure to find the perfect Martha's Vineyard beachfront rental for a fabulous Massachusetts vacation. Reserve your Martha's Vineyard vacation rental home today!

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Guide