"The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times - Oak Bluffs

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Relax in the rocking chairs with a good book

Waiting for you and a pitcher of iced tea!

The carousel cutouts make this one of the most photographed houses on Ocean Park

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Amenities
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Location
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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Oak Bluffs, MA

Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal3 min walk
Oak Bluffs Harbor4 min walk
Inkwell Beach7 min walk
Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Sunroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

"The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times

This house, built in 1865, was featured in the New York Times article on Oak Bluffs, 'The President Was Here (Grant, That Is).' The article described the unique Victorian homes on Ocean Avenue as 'the Fifth Avenue of Oak Bluffs.' Our house was featured in the article, and photographed in the New York Times online slide show. It is a unique Victorian home, wonderful for family gatherings. The location is ideal - it sits at the heart of Ocean Park, with the closest access to Circuit Avenue of any of the homes on the Park.

The home has been completely renovated, including central air with two zones. Chef's kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, a six burner commercial oven and a wine fridge. Bathroom sinks have marble tops. Four flat screen TVs.

This house has unique charm and convenience. Walk to everything - you don't need a car. The child friendly beach is just across the road, where you can make sandcastles in the sand, or stroll along the boardwalk above the beach, and rest on a bench facing the water. Or stay at home, sit on the porch and gaze over Ocean Park with its iconic gazebo. Have your own private front seat to the concerts and fireworks in Ocean Park during the summer.

It takes about 60 seconds to walk to Circuit Avenue and access the heart of Oak Bluffs: restaurants, quaint shops, art galleries, grocery store, wine and liquor store, hair salon, movies, ice cream parlors, churches, etc. Pick up the bike path from just in front of the house and ride around the island (bike rentals just a short stroll away). Visit the Flying Horses, the oldest carousel in America dating back to the 1800s, just a couple of short blocks away. Take a stroll to the harbor, and see the beautiful yachts docked there. Fly a kite in Ocean Park.

On rainy days, walk just yards away to the movie house, or entertain the kids in the arcade on Circuit Avenue, a 90 second run in the rain! Or stay home and watch movies on the big TV in the living room, or play a board game of Monopoly or Scrabble. Or lose yourself in a book from our small library.

Entire downstairs has hard wired speaker system that you can connect to your phone or tablet, and play your own music.

Be sure to wake up early at least one day of your vacation to catch the breathtaking sunrise over Nantucket Sound, easily visible from the two master bedrooms!

Fun Fact: The Emperor of Ocean Park, the New York Times best seller murder mystery, was written about this house. Read the book before you come, or on the porch while you are here, to relive this home's iconic history. We keep a couple of copies of the book in our bookcase for you to check out while you are with us.

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Property manager

Teresa Clarke

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number C0195862210

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Bluffs

Located in Oak Bluffs, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Inkwell Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Island Cove Adventures and Cape Cod Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.

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What's nearby

Circuit Avenue - 1 min walk
Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk
Oak Bluffs Harbor - 4 min walk
Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 5 min walk
Inkwell Beach - 7 min walk

Getting around

Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Lookout Tavern - 4 min walk
Nancy's Restaurant - 4 min walk
Portuguese American Club - 3 min drive
Offshore Ale Co. - 1 min walk
Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Park and Inkwell Beach. Circuit Avenue and Flying Horses Carousel are also within 5 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathie A.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carousel House

Location is excellent. House has many amenities

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn G.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay, again!

We love this house and hope to be welcomed back for years to come.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

OB Summer Vacation

Great property, sadly 2nd floor AC was not working. Had to fix it on our own as owner and handy man was no help! Missed and entire beach day because of it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Martha’s Vineyard

Conveniently located in Oak Bluffs! Perfect for my son’s college graduation weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea C.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Really good location, many bedrooms, clean

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Clarke

My family has enjoyed Martha's Vineyard for many years. My family came from Connecticut originally, but I was born in California, where I grew to have a love for beaches. Now living in New York, we drive past many other more convenient beach communities to reach that special place where time stands still: Martha's Vineyard.

Why they chose this property

This location, at the heart of Oak Bluffs, is simply location, location, location. Oceanview, parkview, and walk to everything. The Oak Bluffs ferry terminal is about a block away - no need for a car.

What makes this property unique

House has been renovated and designer furnished. Two master bedrooms each have their own porches with views of the water. The house is on the walking tour for many tourists -- don't be surprised if you see people taking pictures of the house! Tourists love to point out the unique carousel horses carved into our porch railings. See article on Ocean Park 'the Fifth Avenue of Oak Bluffs' in the New York Times - 'The President Was Here (Grant, That Is).' House is discussed in the article, and photographed in the New York Times online slide show.