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Beaches on Martha’s Vineyard

Norton Point

I don’t know about you, but by this time of year I can not wait for summer. I want to be lying on the beach soaking up the summer sun, and fishing. One of my favorite memories is when my whole family would drive out on Norton Point and spend the day fishing, playing, having lunch, and just being together. I miss that, but I’ll forever cherish the memories.

The beaches on Martha’s Vineyard are incomparable; with each one having their own unique attribute. Each beach may be the perfect representation of the New England seaboard, but there is just something about them that are incomparable with the rest of New England. They are pristine, untouched, meticulously cared for to keep them as protected as possible, yet they are open for everyone to enjoy and create wonderful memories.

There is a beach here for everyone. On the north east side (or the lee side for those nautically inclined) the beaches tend to be naturally protected, allowing for clear, calm, and shallow waters. On the other side of the island, the south west side, you’ll find long stretches of beaches that tend towards strong riptides, larger surf, and even clay cliffs.

 

There’s no way to describe why they are so different and magical, my only advice is to get out and experience the magic of our beaches. Stay tuned for posts highlighting individual beaches.

 

 

I hope you check out some one the amazing beach houses we have available for the Martha’s Vineyard 2013 season.

We welcome your questions or comments.

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Beautiful Downtown Edgartown Historic Vacation Rental Home

Exterior

Located in the heart of downtown Edgartown, this majestic masterpiece offers modern amenities with a nod to old school vineyard flair. The main house has been recently renovated to include central air, brand new furniture, and a gourmet kitchen. The main house also boasts 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, with each bedroom having their own sitting room and secret cubby hole for hiding all the treasures you’ll find along the beach while staying on Martha’s Vineyard.

Also on the property is a guest house complete with a full kitchen, living room, bedroom, and sleeping loft.

Separate of the main home and the guest home is the bunk house with its own bedroom and separate bath.

Bunk House Bedroom

Please feel free to start searching or contact us if you have any questions.

We welcome your questions or comments.

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Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Ferry Reservations 2013

 Steamship Authority

 

“I’m bound for the island
The tide is with me
I think I can make it by dawn

It’s night on the ocean
I’m going home
And it feels like I’ve never
I’ve never been gone”

-Carly Simon ‘Never Been Gone’

When I was a little girl this was always the time of year my family would be making travel plans to get back to the island. The Steamship Authority starts taking reservations over the phone and now online, houses are becoming available for the upcoming season, and we wanted to make sure that we were getting back to our beloved island home. We always tried to be early to our reservation, because the last thing we wanted was to miss our reservation and pray to the island gods that they could squeeze us on the next ferry. Booking early was always our saving grace. Now, as a wash-a-shore living on the island, the best advice I can give to anyone coming to the island is this: book early.

The Steamship Authority (SSA) reservations:

  • ONLINE – TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013
  • OVER THE PHONE – TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013

 

Ferry reservations for vacation rental turnover weekends typically sell out very quickly. Trust us, the last thing you want to be doing is sitting in the standby line for three hours waiting and hoping to make the next available boat, when you could already be on the island relaxing on the beach or getting lunch at Sharky’s – who, by the way, also take reservations for lunch and dinner.

 

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Property #100 in-town Edgartown rental
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Property # 578 Katama Rental

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We at Sandpiper are here to make the rental process as easy as possible for you. We want to help you find the perfect rental home for you and your family or friends. We enjoy this kind of thing! Please feel free to start searching or contact us if you have any questions.

 

We welcome your questions or comments.

Sandpiper Rentals, Inc.  Email