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Charming & spacious home directly on Oak Bluffs Harbor with a deep water dock

 
 
 
Oak Bluffs house rental - House from the end of dock
House from the end of dock
 
Oak Bluffs house rental - House from the end of dock

House from the end of dock

Covered porch overlooking the harbor

Covered porch overlooking the harbor

Late afternoon view of dock and across harbor

Late afternoon view of dock and across harbor

Sun Porch overlooking harbor

Sun Porch overlooking harbor

Sun Porch - opposite end

Sun Porch - opposite end

Dining Room - seats 8

Dining Room - seats 8

Street side of house - view of harbor behind

Street side of house - view of harbor behind

View of dock and across harbor looking at restaurants, shops, etc.

View of dock and across harbor looking at restaurants, shops, etc.

Spacious Living Room

Spacious Living Room

Living Room

Living Room

Spacious, Bright Kitchen

Spacious, Bright Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Large Master Bed Room overlooking Harbor. Hardwood floors and antique vanity.

Large Master Bed Room overlooking Harbor. Hardwood floors and antique vanity.

Remodeled master bath. All new fixtures, wainscot paneling, & glassed in shower

Remodeled master bath. All new fixtures, wainscot paneling, & glassed in shower

'Pink Bedroom' - downstairs

'Pink Bedroom' - downstairs

'Pink Bedroom', opposite end

'Pink Bedroom', opposite end

King Bedroom upstairs - with pedestal sink

King Bedroom upstairs - with pedestal sink

King Bedroom - upstairs - opposite end

King Bedroom - upstairs - opposite end

Twin bedroom - upstairs

Twin bedroom - upstairs

Two Twins Bedroom - upstairs with pedestal sink

Two Twins Bedroom - upstairs with pedestal sink

Looking at the house from across the harbor

Looking at the house from across the harbor

View of sunrise from the porch

View of sunrise from the porch

View of the North end of the harbor

View of the North end of the harbor

Sunrise from the Master Bedroom

Sunrise from the Master Bedroom

Per night (USD) $660
Per week $4,600 - $7,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps10
  • 3 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Oak Bluffs vacation house rental
5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, sleeps 9, enclosed sun porch and covered porch

'The Red House' is perfectly located - very quiet, yet only a 10 minute walk to town. This beautiful home is directly on Oak Bluffs Harbor. You can relax on the back porch and watch all the harbor activity. There is a deep water dock, with water but NO ELECTRIC, if you want to bring your boat along. Four of the five bedrooms, as well as the dining room, living room and sun porch, have a view of the harbor. Four of the bedrooms have window AC units. (there is no central AC in the remainder of the house - not needed with the great sea breeze!) The town of Oak Bluffs is only a short walk away. There are many restaurants, pubs, movie theaters, ice cream and coffee shops, a food market and post office located both around the harbor and on the main street of town. Public transportation is available, as well as bicycle, scooter and car rentals. You can take a bus tour of the island, rent boats and jet skis, or take a local fishing trip. There is a public beach within walking distance.

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Oak Bluffs house rental - House from the end of dock

House from the end of dock

Covered porch overlooking the harbor

Covered porch overlooking the harbor

Late afternoon view of dock and across harbor

Late afternoon view of dock and across harbor

Sun Porch overlooking harbor

Sun Porch overlooking harbor

Sun Porch - opposite end

Sun Porch - opposite end

Dining Room - seats 8

Dining Room - seats 8

Street side of house - view of harbor behind

Street side of house - view of harbor behind

View of dock and across harbor looking at restaurants, shops, etc.

View of dock and across harbor looking at restaurants, shops, etc.

Spacious Living Room

Spacious Living Room

Living Room

Living Room

Spacious, Bright Kitchen

Spacious, Bright Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Large Master Bed Room overlooking Harbor. Hardwood floors and antique vanity.

Large Master Bed Room overlooking Harbor. Hardwood floors and antique vanity.

Remodeled master bath. All new fixtures, wainscot paneling, & glassed in shower

Remodeled master bath. All new fixtures, wainscot paneling, & glassed in shower

'Pink Bedroom' - downstairs

'Pink Bedroom' - downstairs

'Pink Bedroom', opposite end

'Pink Bedroom', opposite end

King Bedroom upstairs - with pedestal sink

King Bedroom upstairs - with pedestal sink

King Bedroom - upstairs - opposite end

King Bedroom - upstairs - opposite end

Twin bedroom - upstairs

Twin bedroom - upstairs

Two Twins Bedroom - upstairs with pedestal sink

Two Twins Bedroom - upstairs with pedestal sink

Looking at the house from across the harbor

Looking at the house from across the harbor

View of sunrise from the porch

View of sunrise from the porch

View of the North end of the harbor

View of the North end of the harbor

Sunrise from the Master Bedroom

Sunrise from the Master Bedroom

Nearest Airport : Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) at 7 Miles
Nearest Ferry : MVI Ferry at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : Jetty Beach at 0.2 Miles
Nearest Barpub : 'Ocean View' restaurant and bar at 0.2 Miles
Nearest Golf : Farm Neck Golf Course at 3 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : 'Ocean View' restaurant at 0.2 Miles
Car: not necessary

Our property is located within a half mile of downtown Oak Bluffs with numerous shops, restaurants and pubs. Also available are bicycle, scooter & car rentals, sightseeing bus tours, the 'Flying Horses' (the oldest working carousel in the country), movie theaters, ice cream and coffee shops, beaches and parks. There are ferries to and from Woods Hole, Falmouth, Hyannis, New Bedford, Rhode Island and Nantucket Island. There is a food market and a post office downtown and a liquor / convenience store only a block from the house. Numerous restaurants nearby to satisfy everyone's tastes.

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

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
June
Jun 2 2013 - Jun 30 2013
$4,600
1 Week
 
 
July
Jul 1 2013 - Jul 28 2013
$6,500
1 Week
 
Notes: weekly rentals are from Sunday to Sunday.   
 
August
Jul 29 2013 - Aug 31 2013
$7,000
1 Week
 
Notes: weekly rentals are from Sunday to Sunday.   
 
September
Sep 1 2013 - Sep 29 2013
$660
$660
$4,600
2 Nights
 
Notes: I can consider a weekend rental during September based on availability. Call or email for more info   

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $250

Notes

  • $4600 - $7000 / week
  • Weekly rentals are from Sunday to Sunday. Check in is 3:00 pm and check out is 10:00 am.
    A 50% deposit is required along with a signed rental agreement within 7 days of making a reservation. The balance plus a $600 refundable security deposit plus the $250. cleaning fee is due 45 days before arrival. Any damage to the property and furnishings, or excessive cleaning required will be deducted from the security deposit. Lease cannot be guaranteed if final payment is not received 45 days prior to arrival.
  • If a cancellation is necessary, every effort will be made to re-book the reservation time with another tenant. If the time is filled, a full refund will be made. If we are unable to fill the rental time, all deposits or fees paid will be forfeited.

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

Property Type:
  • house

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 2800 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories

Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean ...
    Just a short walk to a few beaches.
  • Town ...
    Just a short walk to downtown - 10 min. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars, movie theatres and the 'Flying Horses' carousel - oldest working carosel in the country.
  • Waterfront ...
    Located directly on Oak Bluffs harbor. Great porch to sit and enjoy the gorgeous views while enjoying a cocktail or meal.

Theme:
  • Away From It All

General:
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking On Street
  • Alarm Clock
  • Paper Towels
  • Air Conditioning ...
    There are four window AC units in four of the bedrooms. There is no central AC or window units elsewhere in the house. There is usually a great breeze off the harbor so it's not necessary.
  • Heating ...
    There is electric heat in the sunporch and the master bedroom and master bath. There are two oil circulating space heaters that can be placed where ever desired.
  • Telephone ...
    The phone service includes local and long distance calls within the continental US ONLY.
  • Linens Provided ...
    Sheets, blankets and towels are provided.
  • Parking ...
    Cars may be parked on the street in front of the house. (not in the garage)
  • Garage ...
    There is room in the garage for any bikes that guests might rent. There isn't room for any vehicles.
  • Internet ...
    Guests can connect to the internet either with an ethernet cable (provided) or via wi-fi. The password is on the router.
  • Towels Provided ...
    Only HOUSE towels are provided. Guests must bring their own BEACH towels, as we don't allow bath towels to be removed from the house.
  • Living Room ...
    Living room seats approximately 6.
  • Iron & Board
  • Washing Machine
  • Broadband Access
  • Toilet Paper
  • Laundry Soap
  • Clothes Dryer

Kitchen:
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen ...
    Kitchen is newly painted and floors redone. Nice and bright to cook in!
  • Ice Maker
  • Pantry Items ...
    Startup paper towels and toilet paper are included. Dishwasher detergent and a few cleaning products are provided.
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    All the usual needed utensils are provided. Flatware, sharp knives, cooking utensils, corkscrew, etc.
  • Grill
  • Blender
  • Lobster Pot
  • Stove
  • Coffee Maker
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils

Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • Dining ...
    There is an inside formal dining room which seats 8. There is also a table on the porch which seats 5 - 6.
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , tub
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower
  • The master bathroom (downstairs) is newly renovated with a glassed in shower, tile floor, new sink and toilet. There is wainscot paneling with a chair rail on the walls.

Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • Bedroom 3 - 1 king , upstairs - yellow bed room
    Bedroom 5 - 2 twin/ single , upstairs
    Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , Master / harbor front
    Bedroom 2 - 1 king , 'pink room'
    Bedroom 4 - 1 double , upstairs, overlooks harbor
  • Two of the upstairs bedrooms have a pedestal sink in them. The King upstairs bedroom has a seating area with an upholstered chaise lounge and a table. There is a window AC unit in this bedroom. The downstairs master bedroom has a nice, antique vanity and a window AC unit. The 'pink room' king bed room has a love seat at one end, an antique full length mirror and window AC unit. The three bedrooms with the queen and king beds are very large and roomy and have window AC units in them. The bedroom with two twin beds also has a window AC unit. The bedroom with one double bed is the only one with no AC unit, but there is a window overlooking the harbor which usually has a great breeze!
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Television ...
    36' Flat screen TV
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Basic cable TV service
  • DVD Player ...
    Basic DVD player, not blue-ray.
  • Toys ...
    There are a couple of board games in the kitchen pantry.
  • Stereo ...
    There is an iPod speaker unit. iPods or iPhones can plug in to play their music.
  • Books ...
    A few hard cover and paperback books are in the house.
  • CD Player
  • VCR

Outside:
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Large Cooler
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Porch / Veranda ...
    Large open porch overlooking the harbor with chairs, cocktail table, and a table and chair set.
  • Boat ...
    There is a deepwater dock on the harbor with room for three boats. There is water but NO ELECTRIC SVC.
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    LP gas grill.
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Lawn with chaise lounges leading down to the dock.
  • Tennis ...
    public tennis courts in town.
  • Small Cooler
  • Beach Chairs
  • Binoculars
  • Boat Dock
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions:
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • library
  • marina
  • cinemas
  • playground
  • coin laundry

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • whale watching
  • sight seeing
  • antiquing
  • scenic drives
  • beachcombing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • water skiing
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • jet skiing
  • sailing
  • swimming
  • sound/bay fishing
  • golf
  • paragliding
  • deepsea fishing
  • snorkeling
  • fishing

Notes: We will provide start-up paper towels and toilet paper. Telephone has unlimited long distance within the continental US ONLY. There are window AC units in the 3 bedrooms with the queen and king beds and also the two twins bed room. There are no AC units in the common areas of the house. There is space for 2 or 3 boats to tie up at the deep water dock, however, THERE IS NOT ANY ELECTRIC SVC - only water. There is a table on the porch which can seat 4-5 people for dining. There is seating on the sun porch for 10 + in addition to the living room seating mentioned above. Most people spend their time on the sun porch and the open porch. For cool weather, there is electric heat on the sunporch and 2 oil circulating space heaters, but NO central heat. Parking is allowed on the street 24 hours. There is room in the garage to store any bicycles you may rent.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Charming & spacious home directly on Oak Bluffs Harbor with a deep water dock
average rating of 4.625 based on 10 reviews
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Charming & spacious home directly on Oak Bluffs Harbor with a deep water dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p258814
+1 772 2854747
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
5

Great Vacation Spot for Everyone

5 of 5
Submitted: February 2, 2013 Stayed: July 2012
We enjoyed our stay so much we're just booked the same week for this summer.

The location is awesome. It's a quick walk into town. Our kids loved being able to walk to the merry go round and for ice cream. The adults loved not having to worry about parking. The beach that is right next to the house is perfect for younger kids. It was nice being able to leave our stuff on the beach if you wanted to go back to the house for lunch, etc.

The house has a great set up. There is plenty of room for everyone. The bedrooms have plenty of room. The kitchen had everything you could need. We spent a lot of our time on the back porch. The view is incredible. (especially at night) The kids loved catching crabs off the dock.

We've vacationed on the Vineyard for years. And this is by far the best rental we've ever had.
business
Charming & spacious home directly on Oak Bluffs Harbor with a deep water dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p258814
+1 772 2854747
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
5

The Red House

5 of 5
Submitted: August 17, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Once again the most amazing vacation, we rented this house last year for one week, this year for two and have already signed a lease for two weeks next year. The house and view are amazing. Many upgrades were made over the winter including a brand new bathroom. The house is cleaned by the owners and is impeccable, I have rented many homes on the vineyard and this is by far the cleanest property I have rented. I am a bit of a neat freak and I typically go in a rental and clean myself at the beginning of my stay, this is NOT necessary at the Red House as it is always spotless. The owners are extremely accomodating, providing us with extra linen when requested within an hour. I like dealing directly with the owners rather than a rental agency and find them professional and felt at ease with the personal touch they provide. The close walk to town, the amenities of the home and the view are all perfect. This is now our favorite rental and we will continue to rent this house for years to come. See you next year.
Owner's Response: Thanks so much!! I'm very excited that you enjoyed your stay and will be back with us again next year! I guess that's the most sincere flattery of all! Thanks again!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Charming & spacious home directly on Oak Bluffs Harbor with a deep water dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p258814
+1 772 2854747
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
5

Amazing!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 22, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This was our 2nd stay at the "Red House" and we couldn't have been happier. Our only issue was it went by too fast! We will definitely be going back again next year and are seriously considering 2 weeks instead of 1 it was so great! The owners had made a lot of updates which I didn't even think it needed but was so pleasantly surprised at how nice everything looked and felt! The kitchen floor and whole master suite and bathroom were completely redone, it was so fresh and bright. We love the house, the view, the location, we are boaters and having the dock for our boat makes it so easy to use the boat at any time we want to and is the biggest reason we love staying there.

Shortly after my stay I received a package in the mail with 2 sweaters that I didn't even realize that I had left behind and a nice note from the owner. It was so nice to get this as it's not something that I would expect from my experience in traveling and I truly appreciated it. I strongly recommend staying at the "Red House" the location, view, dock, beautiful and spacious house, and professionalism of the owners are all reasons that I will be back next summer!
Owner's Response: Thank you so much for the kind words in your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at "the Red House" again and that you enjoyed the renovations we did over the winter. The kitchen does look much brighter with the painted cabinets, walls and the new floor! And there's nothing better than a brand new bathroom!
We're excited that you want to come back next summer and for 2 weeks instead of 1. So far, all three tenants we've had this summer feel the same way and want to return next season! It's so nice to have repeat customers. I guess that's the highest compliment! We do our best to make sure that everyone is satisfied with the house and their stay there.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and we'll see you next year!
-Carla
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Charming & spacious home directly on Oak Bluffs Harbor with a deep water dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p258814
+1 772 2854747
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
5

FABULOUS VACATION!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 24, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
I wanted to drop you a note to say that we had a wonderful time on our vacation at the "Red House".
Everything was wonderful, convenient and all our needs were met by you and your family during our stay. We loved the homey atmosphere of the porch overlooking the harbor. What a great view!! Watching the harbor activity was mesmerizing. It was sometimes difficult to tear ourselves away to go into town.
The bedrooms were remarkably large and comfortable! Our modest family of five rattled around in the house since there was so much space!
Everything was indeed within walking distance - the town, shops, restaurants, etc.
We only used our rental car to go to the other towns. The little market at the end of the street was very convenient, too!
Thank you again for sharing your family's home with us! We hope to return again next summer.

Amy P.
Owner's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed your vacation at our house! I appreciate you taking the time to do a review for me. It helps future prospective renters get a feel for what others enjoyed about their stay. I'm happy that you found everything to your liking. We do have a great location, so close to the town's activities, without being "too close"!
Thanks, again, and I hope to have you back next summer!
-Carla
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Charming & spacious home directly on Oak Bluffs Harbor with a deep water dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p258814
+1 772 2854747
Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard
5

LOVED OUR VACATION!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 11, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
We absolutely loved our vacation at your house! It was everything we expected! Fabulous location – we could walk to everything! There were lots of restaurants, bars, shops and ice cream parlors - all very close. The little convenience / liquor store just down the street came in quite handy, too!! The beach was nice and close – we went there a lot!

The house itself was very comfortable - lots of room to spread out. There was a view of the water from almost every room! We seemed to spend most of our time on the porch overlooking the harbor, though. What a great place to relax, enjoy a drink and watch all the activity. I only wish we had a boat to put on the dock! That would be fun to boat around the island, find some quiet beaches and maybe do some fishing. We ate out quite a bit, but when we decided to cook a meal at home, we had everything we needed in the kitchen…and a gas grill just outside. It was fun to eat our dinner on the porch while watching the harbor, too.

Thanks for sharing your home and for being so professional. The house was thoroughly prepared for our arrival and your attention to detail was evident everywhere. We've rented a number of vacation homes and this is the first time we had what we consider the perfect vacation experience.

We look forward to returning again next summer!

Greg L.
Owner's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed your vacation at our home!! I love hearing comments about your stay and what you did while there. There is so much to do in the area, but some renters prefer to just enjoy the tranquility of the house, the porch and the view!
It's nice to know you enjoyed our home and the view as much as we do. I'm also glad that you felt like the maintenance and upkeep of our home was to your liking. Every year during the off season, we try to add something new or improve some aspect of the house.

Thanks for the review! I look forward to having you stay for your vacation next summer!!

Carla
Helpful votes: 1/1
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