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Downtown Oak Bluffs, short walk to beach & town
Holiday home with a hot tub, 8-minute walk to Inkwell Beach
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m
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Explore the area

Oak Bluffs, MA
- Place, Circuit Avenue1 min walk
- Place, Oak Bluffs Harbor6 min walk
- Place, Inkwell Beach6 min walk
- Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
3 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Downtown Oak Bluffs, short walk to beach & town
Location, location, location. This cozy 3 bedroom house is located steps from downtown on a family neighborhood side street. Stroll among the Gingerbread houses, or into town for groceries, dining and fun...or pack a tote and stroll to the end of our street to Inkwell beach. Everything is within an easy walking distance, including the ferry, a great playground, fishing pier, lots of diverse restaurants and night spots, Flying Horses carousel, churches and shuttle buses that can take you around the island.
Transferable ferry reservations may be available to guests (at same price we paid + a $25 handling fee) for certain weeks of the summer. However, everything is so handy, you might not need a car. If you do want your vehicle on the island, there is off-street parking for two cars in front of the house.
This quaint home features a living room with flat-screen TV, comfy sectional sofa, downstairs hardwood flooring, downstairs bathroom with shower, and 3 bedrooms and a small half bath upstairs. Queen bed in the master, double bed in the middle room, and 3 twins in the "kids' room". The kids' room also has a TV in case you need to find a space for them to go and entertain themselves while the adults unwind after a day on the beach. There's also a TV in the master bedroom. There's a private hot/cold outdoor shower off the back porch too. The back patio features a canopy in case it showers during your stay - it's a pleasant place to have meals, play games or do a little bit of work in case it rains. BBQ on the private back patio or relax on the front porch and say Hi to the neighbors as they stroll by.
Window air conditioners and fans, but for those cooler spring/fall evenings, there is electric heat upstairs and down.
Perfect for a family or a romantic getaway. This is a weekly Saturday-Saturday rental property however 4 night minimum stays may be considered during during parts of the fall.
Transferable ferry reservations may be available to guests (at same price we paid + a $25 handling fee) for certain weeks of the summer. However, everything is so handy, you might not need a car. If you do want your vehicle on the island, there is off-street parking for two cars in front of the house.
This quaint home features a living room with flat-screen TV, comfy sectional sofa, downstairs hardwood flooring, downstairs bathroom with shower, and 3 bedrooms and a small half bath upstairs. Queen bed in the master, double bed in the middle room, and 3 twins in the "kids' room". The kids' room also has a TV in case you need to find a space for them to go and entertain themselves while the adults unwind after a day on the beach. There's also a TV in the master bedroom. There's a private hot/cold outdoor shower off the back porch too. The back patio features a canopy in case it showers during your stay - it's a pleasant place to have meals, play games or do a little bit of work in case it rains. BBQ on the private back patio or relax on the front porch and say Hi to the neighbors as they stroll by.
Window air conditioners and fans, but for those cooler spring/fall evenings, there is electric heat upstairs and down.
Perfect for a family or a romantic getaway. This is a weekly Saturday-Saturday rental property however 4 night minimum stays may be considered during during parts of the fall.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Family neighborhood. Keep the noise down after 10.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Note from host: Family neighborhood. Keep the noise down after 10.
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 C0033082210
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 in the city centre and near the beach. Cottage Museum and Trinity Park Tabernacle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Flying Horses Carousel and Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier. Island Cove Adventures and Polly Hill Arboretum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Oak Bluffs, MA
What's nearby
- Circuit Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Oak Bluffs Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Inkwell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lookout Tavern - 8 min walk
- The Barn Bowl & Bistro - 3 min walk
- Nancy's - 6 min walk
- Giordano's Restaurant - 5 min walk
- Sharky's Cantina - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Frank W Barvenik
The "Ginger Bread House" is owned by the Barvenik family. Frank's parents built the home with love and attention to detail in 1968. Trina has been coming to Martha's Vineyard since the 1940's, preceded by two generations of islanders. Frank and Trina own another home in Oak Bluffs. They and other family members are usually on the island during most of the rental season, so in case you need anything you have someone local to call. Their daughter Amelie executed several upgrades when the house was converted to a summer rental and there have been improvements to the house and furnishings every year.
Why they chose this property
Cozy yet comfortable. Fabulous, convenient location. Family neighborhood. Walk to town, beach, ferry and docks.
What makes this property unique
Walk to the Campground cottages and events at the Tabernacle, historic sites and churches, as well as a bunch of restaurants, including some favorites of presidents. New bowling alley...bistro nearby, New playground with basketball courts, tennis courts and imaginative jungle jims geared for all ages right around the corner. Historic carousel, harborfront boardwalk, Inkwell Beach and the fishing pier within walking distance.
Languages:
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