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Chappaquiddick, Martha's Vineyard, MV Rentals, Vineyard Towns

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental: Chappaquiddick Upside Down

August 5, 2009 Leave a comment

In a place like Martha’s Vineyard, where the views are breathtaking and the sun beckons us out to play all day, I am a huge champion of the upside down house. If most indoor hours are spent in the common spaces – kitchen, living room, dining room – then doesn’t it make sense for them to be on the second floor, surrounded by windows out to the island? I think so!

This Chappaquiddick vacation rental is the ultimate reverse level post and beam contemporary house full of beautiful wood – floors, walls, ceilings and beams, of course, with built-in shelves everywhere you look.

Featuring 3 decks, a screened-in porch, patio, widows walk, and gorgeous waterviews from the second floor. But, don’t worry, you’ll be able to get your feet wet too. The house includes Katama Bay access right at end of the road. Additionally, a shared tennis court is included with the property rental.

‘Chappy’ is the island get away off the main island of Martha’s Vineyard. Accessible only by the small ‘On Time’ ferry that only holds a few cars at a time, this isolated retreat really lets you get away from it all. Stunning beaches and ocean to the horizon await…

Contact me directly of complete information on this Chappaquiddick vacation rental house!

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Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental: Edgartown Loft

July 22, 2009 Leave a comment

This very cool apartment rental in Edgartown has it all: it’s right in the heart of the village, very close to the beach and the price is definitely on target.

At 450 square feet, the space is used incredibly well with an open kitchen/dining/living area with cathedral ceilings. Off the living room, you’ll find a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, and up the spiral staircase is a great loft space with a king water bed. The property comes with a rooftop deck and an outdoor shower. Parking for one car is available for overnights and the first floor is occupied by a professional office.

Right outside your door is Edgartown village where you’ll find everything:

Incredible stores – boutique clothing, a cozy independent book store and even the Black Dog for your yearly t-shirt;
Restaurants – L’Etoile for something fancy, Among the Flowers for something casual and Mad Martha’s for something ice cream.
Events – movies, music, festivals, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum…and more!

And, don’t forget the beach! Fuller Street Beach is only a 3/4 of a mile away. Fuller Street is a quiet Beach that overlooks the water between Edgartown’s shores and Chappaquiddick – which Fuller gives you a clear view of.

The weekly rates are $1600-1800, but – as I wrote the other day – last minute bookings are proving to have flexible rates! Give me a call if you’re interested in this or any other property!

Image credit (beach photo): Diana E.

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Last minute vacation rentals on Martha’s Vineyard

July 20, 2009 Leave a comment

We all know the economy has been funky since last fall 2008 – that’s not news. And while it hasn’t been all good, it hasn’t been all bad either – especially in the Martha’s Vineyard real estate and vacation rentals market. Last fall, when the market first dropped, we saw a slow down in bookings. But by January through to the summer, things have gone at a normal pace.

Still, that drop last fall, has left us with some nice availability of rental houses across the island and we’re experiencing a strong buyer’s market. It began with home sales, but has now filtered down to the rental market.

Renters are also taking advantage of last minute bookings. And while the renters are eager to negotiate rates, many of the landlords are taking them up on their offers as the season marches forward. Renters are looking to get the most they can for their dollar and the owners are showing flexibility in the range of 15-20% adjustments – depending on their property.

If you’ve been thinking about a beach vacation this summer, but didn’t think you could afford it, I encourage you to give me a call or send me an email. Depending on your budget, I’ll help you find the right house…and with these last minute rentals, it might just be 20% more house than you thought you could afford!

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