8 Reviews of Property 131001 in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

We went to Martha's Vineyard in the off-season(February) and found it to be beautiful, in a way that is very different in the summertime. It was made even more beautiful by John and Susan's home, and his very warm hospitality. From the beginning of the process, from inquiry until the end, John was extremely helpful and available - it is true what all the previous reviewers said. He even offered to escort us from the ferry at arrival to his home - so nice!!! Of course I insisted to meet him at the house so as not to inconvenience him but ended up lost from the GPS directions. Make sure you follow the instructions he sends to you instead.

I am EXTREMELY picky with cleanliness, and this house is IMMACULATE - not a speck of dirt or dust so it made the stay extremely comfortable. All the furnishings, beddings, amenities were well thought of, and decorated very tastefully. I've always been astounded by people who rent out their homes who do not think much about the aesthetics of the home they're renting out and you could tell that a lot of thought was put into this comfortable home. Location is VERY convenient and John has a lot of good recommendations, specially for nice trails and hikes.

Thank you John and Susan for a very lovely stay!
Monica

My husband and I have been visiting Martha’s Vineyard annually for 18 years now and always find our lodging through the various vacation sites on the internet. We feel very fortunate that this year we got an extremely nice, comfortable, clean newer home. The kitchen is very well apportioned with high-end appliances and stocked with a very ample supply of dishes. The two master bedrooms were a great selling point as were the two sitting areas (living room and upstairs TV/sitting room. All members of our group were able to spread out and read, watch football and just gather to chat in different areas of the home. It was like a home away from home for us and made our vacation very enjoyable. Although we did not have children or young adults with us, this home is very much suited to them also as the basement caters to them with hockey, table tennis, billiards and TV with cable. Again, more space for everyone to spread out and ‘do their thing’. The location was absolutely perfect.
The icing on the cake is the owner/landlord. We have never had the experience of such a nice, accommodating landlord as we had with this one. He genuinely cared that we were comfortable in his home. He and his caretaker (who lives next door) were very responsive to any special requests or needs we had to make our stay more enjoyable.

If you want to feel at home while vacationing, then this is the house for you. The amenities are well thought out to provide you with that relaxation you desire while on vacation. It was perfect for 9 adults. Everyone found something they enjoyed doing: biking, lounging on the decks or ping pong in the basement. If you love to cook, then this is the perfect place, the kitchen is well equip and the Weber grill for outdoor barbecues.

John and Sue, thank you so much for sharing your home.

The picture and description of this house really don't do it justice! It is all of the above and more! The home is truly within walking distance of the ferry dock, and all the major attractions in Oak Bluffs including the Flying Horses carousel, the beach, and a number of wonderful restaurants. Traveling with a teenager and a preschooler, there was indeed something for everyone. We took a number of day trips to various parts of the island--everything from lighthouses to an alpaca farm to glass blowing to chocolate making are just minutes away. It was our first ever two-week vacation and we wish we had more time! It was truly a dream vacation home and a dream come true for us! We look forward to returning in the future.

We have taken vacations as a family for a number of years - even as the family has grown. We choose the area carefully considering location, price, amenities and ambience since we have to satisfy 6 adults and 4 children.
We were a little hesitant at first on this property because it seemed "out of the way". Immediately upon arrival, we knew it was the right location. It is far enough away from downtown so the traffic is not a bother yet it is a very short walk to town and within walking distance to the beaches.
From the first minute, John and Sue's house felt like our own. As a family we sometimes split up during the day to do our own thing and come back together many times at night for the evening meal. We grilled, cooked inside and even had take out, just like home only in a much nicer setting.
The house comfortably accommodated 10 people including a 6 month old and all had privacy. The caretaker for the property is next door and checked in a few times during the time we were there to make sure everything was OK. He even supplied a lobster pot for one of our more adventurous cooking events.
This location is now in our top 5 and we plan on returning in the near future.

Our family has been rented on the Island for the past 10 summers and this home is by far the BEST! The descriptions are beyond accurate. Looking at the pictures does not do this beautiful home justice as we were blown away when we saw it in person.
The home is in a great location, quiet and perfect for getting away, but close enough to walk the kids to the Carousel and Mad Martha's every night. We have not stopped talking about how much fun we had and our annual 1 week trip is now 2 weeks. Enjoy!