We have rented many houses on the island for our annual family trip and we’d have to say this was probably the cleanest and most charming! There was plenty of space for our family of 6. The house was nice and cool and located just outside of town so we were able to ride or walk to town for coffees or ice cream every day! I especially loved the cozy front porch surrounded by beautiful hydrangeas and the gentle clanging of Tamara’s wind chimes!

House is nice, spacious well stocked open layout in kitchen. Plenty of room. Good location. At end of dead end street which was quiet and calm. Nicely decorated beach themed and shells decor. We loved the outdoor shower and porch. Owner gave us a nice tour of the house and some good tips on where to go following path behind her house. We appreciated the late check out after the week we had. Problem we experienced were ants and bugs. Within first day of being there we started seeing large black ants crawling on kitchen island. We notified owner and she did not call an exterminator or address it right away and asked me to just kill them if there were only a few or leave out garlic on island. Next day started seeing more. Within another day found another nest of ants in sliding glass door crawling around everywhere smaller in size . Owner did not take action to call an exterminator even then after I sent her pictures and videos but wanted to drop by in a few days to drop off bleach and spray around foundation. We found other bugs in bedroom and elsewhere we had to take matters into our own hands and buy a spray because it was getting ridiculous. We loved the house but clearly the lack of pest control is a BIG issue and put an uncomfortable damper on our very expensive trip. Nice decorations but too many shells and decor all over furniture to the point where there is no space to put anything down and eliminating use of furniture from a practical standpoint. House missing some basic things , ice cream scoop other supplies. The owner did drop me off a cooler and scissors when I asked for time which was helpful. Not having linens or towels included was a real inconvenience. There were lots of cob webs around all over I don’t think the owner hires a professional cleaner and does it herself as the house was not clean enough and wasn’t ready when we arrived at 6 pm(our rental started at 3 pm) as she was still emptying trash and spraying Lysol to make it smell clean. This house could use a deep clean - it was neat and tidy - just not real clean at all. One thing that should be specified in ad is that owner wants guests to remove their shoes when coming in house and posts signs at door. We didn’t mind as we do that anyways at home but for others might be a problem. Security cameras onsite also not specified in the ad and one is facing the outdoor shower. Would be good to be transparent about that in advance.

It has been several years since we were back on the island. Tamara's house was just what we looked for - far away from the hustle and bustle in a quiet setting, but close enough to walk to town. Her house has all the amenities one could want and was more than spacious and accommodating for our party. We would stay there again if it is available when we come back.

Our family had an amazing time at this place. The rooms are big the kitchen is fully stacked. The front porch is the highlight of this property. We used the tennis cours that are 10 mins walking distance from the house. This house is also walking distance to water and vineyard Haven town center. Will try to repeat when we get a chance.

Overall, this property is Fantastic! This house was very clean and well decorated/designed. East flow living with central AC! Perfect location. Would defintely stay again and really enjoyed working with the owners.

At the 4pm check-in, Tamara greeted me pleasantly and respectfully. However, I was taken aback that the lawn was overgrown (grass had seeded), her husband was inside the home repairing the washing machine, after which he began repairing a closet lock. Tamara gave me a tour of the property and requested that I water the garden daily (a completely inappropriate request). Eventually, the lawn was mowed (not edges so grass & weeds littered the steps to the front door), then a vehicle was left parked on the lawn obstructing a portion of the lawn (who does this?). Eventually, Tamara and her husband left the property at 5:40pm. It was very odd having them inside the home with us for the first one hour and 40 minutes while we were trying to get settled and oriented. Not to mention the fact that the home was not ready for the occupants. Awkward experience. The home's cleanliness was a significant concern. What looked good at first glance, quickly revealed otherwise. A few kitchen handles were sticky, dust bunnies under sofas and beds, dead bugs randomly found in bedrooms and bathrooms. Supplies and amenities are sorely lacking. Basic things such as hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Kitchen tools and supplies are random and unusable. Drawers of empty glass jars and plastic containers, but not one working spatula or grilling tools. The propane tank was empty after one use of the grill. The description is accurate about needing to bring your own linens and towels. What is unsettling is that you are expected to place your sheets and pillowcases on top of their sheets instead of having clean mattress covers and pillowcases. There are games and toys available, but every set is missing pieces and ready for the recycle bin. The cable situation is problematic, the service is bootlegged from the owner’s home and is unreliable. I suggest bringing your own Firestick or Roku. The owner also controls the temperature and it cannot be set lower than 72 without her overriding the system. The description is a bit misleading. There is a playground in walking distance; however, it is on the property of a school. So it cannot be accessed while school is in session. It appears the owner is focused on finding ways to make money and charged me for a soiled rug. I cannot recommend this property unless you are in a position to bring all your amenities to fully outfit the home, willing to do a deep cleaning, & be the on-site gardener. I regret this choice.

We spent a wonderful week at this beautiful Vineyard Haven home. The location is excellent — last house on a deadend road abutting preservation land, easy walk to town. We loved sitting on the wraparound porch in the mornings and evenings. The house is immaculate and filled with beautiful Vineyard themed art. Tamara is an excellent host. Thank you.

We are a family of 4 who stayed at this house. It was roomy and clean. Very comfortable home. It had all the we needed to relax. The patio/veranda was a plus to be able to enjoy the outside setting. Good place to have coffee and breakfast. Good location-It is close to everything. Minutes to downtown Vineyard Haven and the ferry. You can even walk to it. My husband rode his bike to Oak Bluffs too.

Tamara's house was spotlessly clean, for us very important. House is well outfitted with everything you need. Kitchen well equipped with everything you need. Would definitely stay there again.

Excellent!!

This was our third summer vacationing on the Vineyard and we loved every moment of it in this beautiful house. It was immaculate, with a front porch to die for! Just close enough to town to bike or walk, and coming home to AC was a lovely plus. Tamara was attentive and responsive to all of our questions and needs. Loved loved loved the property, the amazing hydrangeas and the dead end quiet street.

Tamara was a great hostess and the home was very nice. Good home to rent for individuals wanting to stay in Vineyard Haven.