This is our third year. The host is gracious and the house is very welcoming.Neat and tidy. Wonderful location with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. This year the Aurora borealis gave us an experience words can not describe. We wondered if the host was responsible for this show. You know it is special when the adults not the children ask if we can stay longer.Would highly recommend this lovely home as a place to stay.
The property is very well maintained and well equipped. We loved the views and the privacy. The owner was extremely helpful with lots of good local information.
Fantastic home and an incredible outdoor living space / deck overlooking the Elizabeth Islands
The house exceeded all expectations. If you are looking to unplug and relax you will not be disappointed. Extremely well equipped, comfortable beds, tremendous water views and the sounds of the waves putting you to sleep this fits the bill.
This trip was a girls trip for myself and my best friend of 35 years, and my 25 year old daughter and her best friend.
This being our first trip to MV we really just guessed where to stay. Aquinnah was the perfect choice for a quiet and restful vacation.
This home was absolutely LOVELY! The photos shown... like trying to capture a photo of a magnificent sunset... do not do this home justice. The view is unbeatable. The home beautiful , comfortable and perfectly designed to provide shared as well as private space.
It was a wonderful and peaceful home base after exploring more populated and tourist parts of the island .
None of us wanted to leave! And... We are already talking about making it an annual get together!
Wonderful property! We spent 10 days here in Oct & shared the house with several couples. We picked this spot because it is on the remote end of the island with less crowds & traffic. The house is clean & the bedrooms are very spacious. The kitchen is completely functional & has everything you need. Bring/buy your food , grill/cook & take in the amazing views from the large dining room table. Lots of space in this house! We made occasional runs to the Menemsha fish markets for fresh fare (about a 15 minute drive from the house). The house location is very secluded, private & dramatic. A wide back deck affords glorious views the Vineyard Sound & Elizabeth Islands. Step off the deck, walk 30 seconds down a path & arrive at the beach staircase. Below the stairs is a beautiful rocky beach & prime, outstanding fishing. We caught stripers & bluefish directly below the house, especially around sunset. If you want to swim, walk a few minutes right to Dog Fish Bar where it is very sandy. This location showcases nature at its best! From both the deck & the beach, we spotted large seals swimming parallel to shore about 75 yards away - a special treat! The seals were curious & looking at us when they came up for air. Great bird watching too. We hiked along the beach, turning left from the stairs, past the dramatic Aquinnah cliffs to Aquinnah beach, up the paths & back home along the road. This is a wonderful 4-ish mile loop that you won't want to miss - best to walk it at low tide. We absolutely LOVED our stay & can't wait to plan a return visit!
Location location location. Dramatic views.Great private beach. The house was clean and comfy. Any questions(which were few) were answered promptly by the host. Hope to come back to same property next year
We had a spectacular week. Beautiful views from everywhere in the house, private beach is an unexpected bonus, and house has everything you want/need. Aquinnah is the perfect spot to relax and get away. We will certainly be back!
We had a wonderful family vacation. The house was beautiful with amazing views from every room. We had everything we needed. Spectacular sunsets and sunrises! Hopefully we will make it back next year.!
This is a wonderful home with breathtaking views. Everything was perfect - a gorgeous big living room that opens into a big deck overlooking the water. Wonderful kitchen. A short walk to a quiet beach. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
There are so many amazing things I can say about this home- it is so spacious and comfortable- an amazing place to make memories. Every bedroom but one has an amazing ocean front view. Judy is a lovely host, the home has everything you need for a decadent vacation. My absolute favorite part was waking up every morning after sleeping under the most comfortable sheets to an ocean front view complete with seals and sandpipers. I highly recommend this home.
The property was absolutely beautiful for our family week away. It contained all that you may need with breathtaking views of the water. The seclusion was a refreshing getaway from the city.
Judy was very communicative and was available for questions we had before and during our trip.
We had a lovely 5 day vacation at this house on a bluff overlooking the ocean. It's a quiet spot, perfect for those that like to relax and take in the fresh air and view.
Loved this home: light-filled, beach-front, quiet, comfortable, gorgeous location!
Our family loved our stay at this beach-front, quiet home. The house was light-filled and comfortable with beautiful bedrooms, a spacious family room, vaulted ceilings, multiple decks, and gorgeous views from every room. We loved the peaceful Aquinnah location. We walked and fished along the beach and even enjoyed the scenic drive to Edgartown every day. We saw lots of birds, deer, rabbits and even a seal and some turkeys nearby. We were walking distance to the tennis court across the road. Fantastic family vacation location for all ages. The owners were wonderful and accessible and provided lots of helpful information. Dogs are allowed so we will definitely bring them with us next time. We hope to return again soon!
The house was great and had everything we needed. We walked the beach in both directions each day. The sunsets were to die for and Judy was a dream to work with. All and all a great place to call home on vacation!
Probably one of the finest houses in Aquinnah.
Location is just great.
The owner was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed.
In every part of the house you can see directly the sea!!!
The beach is close, with a beautiful staircase that descends on the beach exactly halfway between the rocky shore of Gay Head and the sandy beach of Dog Fish Bar.
The house is spacious and comfortable, equipped with everything you need.
I will definitely return !!
After spending their honeymoon on Martha's Vineyard in 1956 and falling in love with the island (in addition to each other), my parents rented various homes in Chilmark for many years. In 1968, they bought land in Aquinnah (known as Gay Head back then) and built the house. It has been renovated and updated a number of times since then, and is a very special place.
There is nothing better than sitting on the deck in the early evening, watching the sun set over the water - especially after a day at the beach, a bike ride to Menemsha via the bike ferry, a walk around the cliffs to the ocean side, or a trip to town. It could not be more relaxing and rejuvenating.