Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals
Located seven miles off Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard is 100 square miles in size and is made up of six distinctive small towns. Martha's Vineyard is something special, and it is not a well-kept secret by any means as being the area with hundreds of cottage type holiday rentals. The Vineyard is located off the southern coast of Cape Cod. Affirming a friendly atmosphere, Martha's Vineyard matches the needed calmer pace to relax. Once you experience Martha's Vineyard, you’ll want to book a vacation rental again for next year.
Martha’s Vineyard Activities
Not only are the sandy beaches a specialty but Martha's Vineyard has lighthouses, gorgeous cliffs overlooking the ocean, and of course, great seafood.
Ride a bike to just about everywhere on the island. Cycling is an accepted mode of travel to discover your surroundings. You can hire bikes in Edgartown or at several other shops in Vineyard Haven near the ferry terminal. In West Tisbury, go for a vineyard tour and sample regional wine such as Merlot at the Chicama Vineyards. Natives, visitors, and resident artisans enjoy heading to the free art exhibits and sculpture garden at the Field Gallery.
Martha’s Vineyard Dining
Appetizer specials large enough for a full meal, salad bars, children's menu, traditional New England clambake menu, lobster rolls, fresh-shucked oysters, steamers, fish and chips, and fried clams and native lobster prove you will never starve in Martha's Vineyard. You won’t be disappointed with the numerous restaurants dotted throughout the island within all price ranges.
Try your hand at Quahogging. Quahog is the name for clams that make the best chowder imaginable. Talk to residents and long-time visitors and obtain local recipes for the renowned bowl of chowder.
Bakeries, confectioneries, seafood and specialty markets, and fresh produce at local farmer’s market helps to make your vacation rental’s cupboards and fully equipped kitchen filled with the best.
Martha's Vineyard Shopping
It’s almost like a time warp when you go shopping in Martha's Vineyard. Shopping is a delight within the small town villages. Antiques reflect the rich history and are represented in many quaint sidewalk shops. Take home some memories of Martha’s Vineyard either from a kite store, an art gallery or unique beach glass jewelry. Heirloom quality fabrics hand-woven on non-mechanized floor looms are a specialty to bring back as a gift.
Martha’s Vineyard Transportation
To get to the island, you can take a plane from Boston or opt for a ferry from numerous mainland locations. Once aboard from Falmouth, Hyannis, Nantucket, New Bedford and Woods Hole in Massachusetts; Quonset Point in Rhode Island, Montauk or New York City in New York, you’ll be on your way to your fabulous vacation rental.
Be green and leave the auto behind for your visit to Martha’s Vineyard. Besides renting a bike, the island is best sampled with the efficient, island-wide public bus system: Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA). Passes can be purchased for one day, three, seven or an entire month for usage servicing the “Up Island” and, “Down Island” routes.
