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Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Bluffs, MA
  • Place, Martha's Vineyard Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Bluffs Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Circuit Avenue
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill

Captain Shaw Norris House

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Don't miss your chance to book this incredible historic beach view home, originally built in 1859, boasting modern amenities and a to-die-for rooftop deck. The three-story home in East Chop features ocean views and abundant private outdoor space. Choose between beachcombing on the sand or admiring the water from home.

Enjoy alfresco meals at the outdoor dining table atop the house. The open kitchen is ideal for cooking as it's completely updated with gorgeous white cabinets, recessed lighting, a farmhouse sink, and high-end stainless steel appliances. The formal dining area provides an all-season option for hosting group dinners. Although the home has undergone renovations for your comfort, it retained its charm by keeping fun elements like the blue hardwood floors.

As evening approaches, make sure you don't miss the stunning display of the sunset over the ocean. For nighttime ambience, gather around the firepit on the roof or the one on the enclosed patio.

THINGS TO KNOW
This home is equipped with an outdoor shower.
Streaming services are available with guests' accounts.
Twelve beach chairs are available for guest use.
Children’s toys, books, and games are available for guest use.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 4.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0357262210

About the area

Oak Bluffs

Located in Oak Bluffs, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Inkwell Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Flying Horses Carousel and Island Cove Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oak Bluffs, MA

What's nearby

  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eastville Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Circuit Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barn Bowl & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Porto Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Black Dog Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Portuguese-American Club - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill on 12 May 2026 start from AU$1,047, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill located?

Nestled on the beach, this Oak Bluffs holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Martha's Vineyard Hospital and Eastville Beach. Oak Bluffs Harbor and Martha's Vineyard Hospital Development are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Beautiful sunsets

A great home with a roof deck offering beautiful sunsets and a quick walk to several small beaches. The house was large and comfortable for our family vacation. It is equipped with most things you need to cook, relax and beach! We would definitely recommend it for family gatherings. Situated only a mile or so from Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs. We will be back for sure!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Well Advertised!

The house was exactly as advertised. Our family had a wonderful week and I would recommend to anyone looking for a larger group getaway.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

William S.

Captain Shaw Norris House

The roof deck was lovely! Allowing doggies was a huge plus for us. Nice open layout, clean, excellent location for getting to restaurants, shops, dog walking hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family get together

We found the house very clean when we checked in. It was spacious and comfortable for our family. Ed the owner was most attentive to our needs. The roof top outdoor space was great for cookouts and watching the sunset over vineyard haven harbor
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very unkept. Nothing matched, the pictures were not anything like the reality. Bathrooms were not clean. One flat pillow per bed is unacceptable and the white towels had stains on them! Will not recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

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

Beautiful house

The property is more beautiful than advertised. It felt like home. Very clean, very spacious, close to downtown Oak Bluffs. Will rent it again. Had everything except food and a chef 😇👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

A beautiful house

Very clean and quiet with comfortable rooms. We loved all the sun rooms and relaxing spaces. We had a group of five, and one of the rooms didn’t have a comforter on the bed; we moved an existing space heater in and turned up the downstairs heat, and it was fine. Otherwise, we were all very comfortable and loved the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Pamela C.

Good but need to do better.

House is charming. Several items need repair. Didn’t respond quick enough to get issue resolved. A whole day wasted the other day rained all day.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eileen G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Called three times about mice in the house . Never addressed the issue. Vacuum not working properly. Ice maker and water filter not working . Grill not cleaned .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ruth E.

Older House with Modern Upgrades

I was very impressed with the upgrades at the house. All the bathrooms are updated. The kitchen was upgraded and excellent. The living area was very comfortable. I am not the biggest fan of older homes (the creaky stairs here in the front bothered me and the smallest bedroom was older) but the updates made up for the home being older. The location is fantastic as far as right on the water and close to more of the popular towns in the area. We enjoyed our stay! The house was clean inside throughout and the communication with the staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

greg t.

Weekend in MV

beautiful house and location. Stunning rooftop that's perfect for outdoor meals. The heating and cooling though was a little wonky as the house was either really cold or hot and you didn't have the ability to adjust much. Kitchen could use a bit of upgrading as there is a lack of standard appliances and things e.g. scissors, knives, blender. For taller folks, careful of second floor as ceilings are low and doorways are head hazards.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Frank C.

Nice house but

We had 8 adults and a baby and the house was a perfect size for us - could easily accommodate more. Nice features and location. Several of the key amenities were missing/not working. The roofdeck firepit did not work which was disappointing in the cool evenings. The 12 beach chairs advertised were not there, nor beach towels. 3 of the bathroom towel racks/rings could not hold a towel without falling off. Kitchen tools were spare and no wine glasses in a house on Martha's Vineyard! The roofdeck grill was dirty from use but we bought a grill brush and did it ourselves. Only way to communicate issues was through chatbot with limited results - we ended up getting beach towels, but nothing else was addressed while we were there.
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good house with amazing view

Other than the coffee machine not working. How was in good location and had amazing roof deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Clean, convenient, but poor management!

The house is neat and clean! The location is convenient. Walking distance to beaches. However, the management is very poor. The check in was at 4pm. However, we didn’t get the door access code until almost 5pm. There was no instructions, no wifi password. The AC was broken. I contacted the management team. However, it still wasn’t fixed when we left. Plus, the AC repaired personnel came into the property without our permission or acknowledgment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Outstanding house and location!

Clean, well-appointed, great deck areas, and perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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