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Oak Bluffs house rental - The Pond House
The Pond House
 
Oak Bluffs house rental - The Pond House

The Pond House

Private dock on Farm Pond

Private dock on Farm Pond

View from Deck

View from Deck

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Kitchen

Kitchen

More than a mile of private community beaches

More than a mile of private community beaches

Screened porch - pond in background

Screened porch - pond in background

Living Room with dining room in background

Living Room with dining room in background

Harthaven Aerial - Pond top, Harbor middle, Beach

Harthaven Aerial - Pond top, Harbor middle, Beach

Bathroom

Bathroom

Twin Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

Living Room with Pond View

Living Room with Pond View

Per week (USD) $3,400
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Oak Bluffs vacation house rental
4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 8

The Pond House on Martha's Vineyard

The Pond House is located in an exclusive (but definitely not stodgy) community - Harthaven - with two miles of community private beach (a two minute walk), a private harbor and a community tennis court. Sandy roads and walking paths are bordered by Farm Neck golf course and conservation land. The Pond House is a contemporary ranch-style home designed by a well-known island architect. The design is crisp, light and - best of all - a fun architectural statement from the sixties. It overlooks Farm Pond, one of the island's great ponds, with its own dock for launching kayaks or just daydreaming. An ample curved deck and a screened-in porch overlook the pond and the ocean beyond. It was built for enjoying the casual Vineyard style of life. The house is perfect for two couples with children. There is ample space for children and adults to mix or find cozy nooks to do their own thing in private. The house has been repainted June 2007

The Community: The Pond House is located in a wonderful long-standing neighborhood created beginning in 1914 when the Hart family purchased about 150 acres of farm land and invited friends and relatives to build their homes. Harthaven Harbor is the only private harbor on Martha's Vineyard and a perfect place for tots to learn to swim. There are about two miles of private beach for your enjoyment.

Farm Pond: Farm Pond is one of the island's great ponds, providing lovely views of the ocean and the town of Oak Bluffs beyond.

Farm Pond House: The house is in some ways a time capsule from an earlier era with clever built-ins and flying saucer lamp shades and a curving deck looking out over the pond. The dining area is connected to an ample kitchen by a serving bar and opens to the living room for a free flowing convivial sense of space. This is a true 'machine for living' - just right for effortless socializing and island-style relaxation.

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Oak Bluffs house rental - The Pond House

The Pond House

Private dock on Farm Pond

Private dock on Farm Pond

View from Deck

View from Deck

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Kitchen

Kitchen

More than a mile of private community beaches

More than a mile of private community beaches

Screened porch - pond in background

Screened porch - pond in background

Living Room with dining room in background

Living Room with dining room in background

Harthaven Aerial - Pond top, Harbor middle, Beach

Harthaven Aerial - Pond top, Harbor middle, Beach

Bathroom

Bathroom

Twin Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

Living Room with Pond View

Living Room with Pond View

Nearest Airport : Martha's Vineyard at 6 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Oak Bluffs at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : beach at 0.1 Miles
Car: recommended

The property looks out over Farm Pond and the ocean with the Victorian turrets of Oak Bluffs visible in the distance. As you can see on Google Maps, we are a short distance to the beach which extends on either side of the word 'Harthaven' on the map. Farm Neck golf course is to the southwest in the area of the map with no roads.

Golf: Enjoy the nearby Farm Neck Golf Club or play tennis on the community court located in a private forested lot nearby.

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Jun 15 2013 - Sep 14 2013
$3,400
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Cleaning $125

Notes

  • Cleaning 125.00
    Damage Deposit 500.00

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Family
  • Romantic
General:
  • Paper Towels
  • Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Laundry Soap
  • Telescope
  • Telephone
  • Toilet Paper
  • Iron & Board
  • Washing Machine
  • Alarm Clock
  • Basic Soaps
  • Parking Off Street
  • Broadband Access
  • Heating
  • Internet
Kitchen:
  • Lobster Pot
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove
  • Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
  • Both bathrooms are new
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , bunk beds
    Bedroom 4 - 2 twin/ single , bunk beds
  • The house is perfect for two couples with children. It sleeps eight in four bedrooms, one with a king size bed overlooking the pond, one with two twin beds, and two with custom designed built-in bunk beds. It is a spacious residence with 2500 square feet of living and deck space.
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Games
  • Music Library
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • CD Player
  • Television
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Small Cooler
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Wood Deck
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Beach Towels
  • Large Cooler
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Boat Dock
  • Walkway to Water
  • Outdoor Grill
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
Attractions:
  • churches
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • pond
  • bay/sound
  • restaurants
  • forests
  • library
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • antiquing
  • horseback riding
  • beachcombing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • hospital
  • groceries
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hiking
  • fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • surf fishing
  • fly fishing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • swimming
  • snorkeling
  • sailing
  • golf privileges optional
  • roller blading
  • golf
  • cycling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • tennis
  • deepsea fishing
  • pier fishing
Notes: Adequate linens are provided but tenants are asked to wash them before leaving - or to at least begin the process because turnaround time is short. Two kayaks are provided for the pond. The Pond House features neat design touches from the modernist sixties - unabashed use of color; drawers that pull out both ways - from kitchen and from dining room; fold-out ironing board and fold-up table in kitchen hidden in wall compartments; drawer pulls in bunk rooms that serve as steps to upper bunk; glass brick window treatment in both bathrooms with skylights; large cinderblock fireplace in living room with another fireplace on reverse side in screened porch; curving deck with built-in seats; bullet and modernist lamps - to create a playful ambiance. Bring your hula hoops and favorite martini vodka. More photos available via email. Nearby private (communal) beach, walking trails and conservation land for walking dogs.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Harthaven Waterfront with Gorgeous Views
average rating of 5.0 based on 8 reviews
business
Harthaven Waterfront with Gorgeous Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p165607
508-687 9771
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
New Milford, CT
5

Idyllic, home away from home.

5 of 5
Submitted: December 8, 2008 Stayed: July 2008
The Pond House provided an absolutely perfect vacation home for my family. It is set in an ideal location - across the street from a private beach with nesting sea birds, right on the bike path and within walking distance to Oak Bluffs.

The house itself is artsy, funky and very comfortable. Large deck, outside shower and kayaks to use in the salt water pond.

I wish my family had found this idyllis Vineyard vacation home years ago!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities
Owner's Response: We can't add anything to this review. They nailed it in our view. We are really pleased that this tenant so much liked our house, especially because we liked them so much. They were ideal tenants - 5/5 on our rating. And we are happy they are coming back in '08.
Helpful votes: 7/7
business
Harthaven Waterfront with Gorgeous Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p165607
508-687 9771
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
5

Heaven in Hart Haven!

5 of 5
Submitted: September 9, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
what an amazing place! we stayed for three weeks and would have stayed longer if it was available -- Pond House is a very special place on the island...cool decor, well equipped kitchen and amenities all on an unbeatable property overlooking both the pond and the ocean beyond. Our time there was really magical -- our days started with early morning kayaking and canoeing and ended with wonderful cookouts on the spacious, comfortable patio. The kids loved watching all the birds that visit the feeders as well as the private beach (with a raft) -- we all look back so fondly on that time in the Pond House and will definitely be back again and again! Sam, the owner, is a gem -- attentive to renter's needs and a wealth of information on the island (and many other things)...i wish we could give it 6 stars!
Owner's Response: wonderful tenants - fun to visit with - and great gusto for the Vineyard... aloha
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Harthaven Waterfront with Gorgeous Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p165607
508-687 9771
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
5

Sweet Sunrises and Siestas!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 15, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
The Pond House offers so many beautiful opportunities to be in touch with the water, the land, the birds and some gorgeous sunrises and satisfying siestas!

We just returned from a 2-week vacation in this Harthaven gem. Whether just the two of us or a crew that filled the house, we were comfortable and happy to be in this home filled with comfy furniture and every book we've meant to read. Just choose one or a handful of art or Vineyard magazines to enjoy on the spacious deck under the canopy of trees. We loved to "stay home" to read, kayak, cook and play "Lord of the Rings" Monopoly!

When we wanted to be out we hiked around the pond, walked into town or to the private beach, or took a quick drive to gorgeous Farm Neck Golf Course for a quick 9. Tip#1: We went out about 7:30AM to do the back 9 and we had the course to ourselves.

The location of this home is great for anything you'd like to do on the island, yet very private and quiet...a Harthaven specialty.

Tip #2: You can walk (no more than 10minutes) to Hooked Restaurant for $1.00 oysters at 4PM for cocktails, and play ping pong after a great dinner there.

The house is well maintained and easy to live in....not fussy, but has everything you need to be comfortable. Dishwashwer/Washer/Dryer and yes a hair dryer!!

The screened porch became our favorite place to have candlelight dinners and afternoon games. There are virtually no bugs!!

And Tip#3: The outdoor shower is a amazing!

If you choose The Pond House, please say hello for us!

Susan and Ed
Owner's Response: Susan and Ed were great guests and I can't add anything to their review. It was a pleasure to share cocktails and stories with them during their stay at the Pond House...
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Harthaven Waterfront with Gorgeous Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p165607
508-687 9771
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
Scituate, MA
5

This is it!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 11, 2012 Stayed: July 2011
If you're looking for a well-designed and low key place to spend a week on the Vineyard, this is it. Location is perfect. Views are amazing. And Harthaven (just outside of Oak Bluffs) is a really special place.

In fact, we'll be going back this summer for our 4th time. That's a first for us but tells you how great a spot this is. The house is a home with really liveable space and perfect for a family or small group. The wrap around porch is great for the evening barbecue or just relaxing outside with a beer. And we always eat our breakfast in the screened in porch in the morning. So you can be inside and outside at the same time. Kids love it.

There are private beaches within walking distance and many amazing stretches of sand a short bike ride away. The salt pond out back is a great place for our kids to play. We love that we can be in a quiet and secluded neighborhood but only minutes from the fun summer hustle and bustle of OB just a mile or two away. And a 10 minute car ride gets you to Edgartown or Vineyard Haven.

Sam, the owner, is a fantastic host. with long family ties to the neighborhood. So he is a wealth of information and insight into the community and it's history. Which may not be important to your vacation, but it adds to the ambiance of this 60s contemporary house.

Can't say enough good things about the place or the owner. And if you're lucky enough to find an open slot in the calendar. Better grab it now!

Cheers -- Mark
business
Harthaven Waterfront with Gorgeous Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p165607
508-687 9771
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
Fairfax, VA
5

Summer Camp

5 of 5
Submitted: January 27, 2010 Stayed: August 2009
There are many homes available for rent on The Vineyard – most with prices far greater than the delightful Pond House. Few will give you the quintessential Vineyard experience you seek.

This place just works. First, it’s mid-century-modern architecture, which is not everybody’s cup o’joe, but which I happen to love. Plus, it has what I value in a summer house: It’s not too precious. The sign on the wooden screened door reads: “ESSUYEZ VDS PIEDS S.V.P.” This suggestion is not necessarily a requirement, but if you follow it, you won’t have to sweep the linoleum frequently – or vacuum the sheets.

The house has a fantastic, massive deck out back with expansive views to Farm Pond and Nantucket Sound. It’s a beautiful spot where wine is served ever so slightly before 5pm and the golden retriever (insert your Black Lab here) relaxes and hopes for a few morsels to drop.

This idyllic scenario is repeated each morning -- but on the adjacent screened porch. For us, breakfast was taken here daily, with coffee and the Vineyard Gazzette. It’s hard to read, though, because you’ll find yourself planning your day -- and your mind will inevitably wander to the boundless opportunities. I don’t slow down quickly, but this place sure helped. It made me want to.

After a full -- or not-so-full day, the kids will shower in the outdoor shower and settle peacefully in to their built-in bunks – so amazingly designed by an architect who understood the beauty of simplicity and practicality – and enjoy, briefly, before drifting off, the beauty of an open window and a summer breeze wafting in from the Sound.

The Pond House has many attributes – among them, easy beach and bike-path access, but it also has a most attentive owner who made us feel as though we were the first-ever renters. Sam probably treats everyone this way, and then swears them to secrecy. Honestly, by the week’s end, this man, who in my mind seems as though he OWNS the island, had made us feel like long-time friends. He’ll offer you, as he did us, amazing hospitality – and much island information – either through personal stories, books he has written, or through the magic of his exceptional photography. Or, he’ll just leave you alone. Your choice.

Grasp at the opportunity to make some memories of your own this summer and rent The Pond House. Enjoy making your summer memories in this delightful, unpretentious house with its equally unassuming owner.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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