Beautiful Historic Hilltop Haven -Walk to Town & Water
4.7
Outstanding(31 Reviews)House in Vineyard Haven, MA
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
JULY AND AUGUST: turnover day is Monday
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Gorgeous and spacious (2800 sq. ft.) 4 bedroom historic house on a hill near town. Great, elegant and open spaces for entertaining, enjoying. Lovely living and dining areas with 10 foot ceilings and fabulous breezes through large windows. Delightful 3 season porch, large deck, and a small fenced in side yard with a low fence for small pups. Large and beautifully appointed master bedroom upstairs. Beautiful furniture throughout.
Enter this gorgeous and spacious (2800 sq. ft.) 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, historic house and feel your worries dissolve. Located on a lovely hilltop just outside the town of Vineyard Haven, the home features elegant and open spaces for entertaining, relaxing and enjoyment.
Lovely living room and sunny book nook feature 10 foot ceilings and fabulous breezes through large windows. The dining room will fit a large group and really feels like home. Sink into our amazingly comfortable furniture with a book, or enjoy a movie or a game with your family and friends. The flat screen TV in the living room has streaming options and has YouTube TV for the channels. There is air conditioning in all rooms for the hot summer days, and heat once it gets cooler.
There's a delightful very sunny 3 season room - extra space for games, work, and just relaxing. The kitchen is large and FULLY stocked with all of the accoutrements you'll need to cook amazing meals. The mudroom/laundry room has full size washer/dryer, utility closet, and more.
The bedroom layout is as follows:
FIRST FLOOR:
- Double bedroom off the book nook, with full ensuite shower room. ** NOTE: This 'shower room' is a novelty! It's like a wet room on a boat, with the shower and toilet sharing a space. Some people (who love boats) love it! Some people think it's odd and choose to bathe in the family bath. It is beautifully designed by an architect, and was the ONLY way we could fit a shower in there for our guests.
SECOND FLOOR:
- Large King bedroom with 2 closets and sitting area
- Queen bedroom with wardrobe and en-suite bathroom
- 'Kids' room - bunk bed with full bed below and twin up top.
- Full family bathroom on 2nd floor serving King and Kids room.
Additional Sleeping Options:
- Full sofa bed in the living room
- Queen sofa bed in the 3 season room
Amenities include: Streaming Channels only in King BR; Streaming and YouTube TV channels in LR; fully loaded kitchen; W/D; hair dryers; A/C; iron and ironing board; high-speed internet; several heating options including pellet stove and central. Linens and towels not included.
** If you have more than 8 guests please note: The house is certainly large enough to host your group comfortably, as we've had many large families stay- quite a few returning year-after-year. We simply want to make sure you fully understand the sleeping layout, so that you can decide, prior to booking, whether or not this house is a perfect fit for your size group.
The exterior features a large deck with plenty of seating, a Weber propane grill, a nice side yard with grass, an outdoor shower, fenced in area for pups, and a brand new fire pit with Adirondack chairs surrounding it.
Quiet hours are 9pm to 9am.
The home is situated high on a hilltop and is close proximity to everything- town, shops & restaurants, playground, sports fields, beaches. The wonderful Martha's Vineyard Museum is literally a 2 minute walk! A 7 minute walk down the hill to the Lagoon and boat rentals where you can rent kayaks, and another 10 min farther to learn to windsurf! Only 1 mile to Owen Little Park Beach, and 1 1/2 miles to Eastville Beach. A true pleasure.
For children, walk to the park and play ball, swing or fly a kite. For the adults, walk to the lagoon and kayak, or walk downtown to great shops and restaurants and stroll the historic homes.
There is an additional vacation rental on the property. It is a small tastefully renovated 1 bedroom cottage with well equipped kitchen, concrete counter tops, washer and dryer and its own yard with outdoor shower, grill, and fire pit. 1 single bed/couch in small office, 1 double bedroom, and 1 queen sleep sofa.
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PUPS
All my properties are selectively pet friendly. :) Please let us know if you would like to bring your pet, so we can make sure you agree with our pet policy before booking!
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Gorgeous and spacious (2800 sq. ft.) 4 bedroom historic house on a hill near town. Great, elegant and open spaces for entertaining, enjoying. Lovely living and dining areas with 10 foot ceilings and fabulous breezes through large windows. Delightful 3 season porch, large deck, and a small fenced in side yard with a low fence for small pups. Large and beautifully appointed master bedroom upstairs. Beautiful furniture throughout.
Enter this gorgeous and spacious (2800 sq. ft.) 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, historic house and feel your worries dissolve. Located on a lovely hilltop just outside the town of Vineyard Haven, the home features elegant and open spaces for entertaining, relaxing and enjoyment.
Lovely living room and sunny book nook feature 10 foot ceilings and fabulous breezes through large windows. The dining room will fit a large group and really feels like home. Sink into our amazingly comfortable furniture with a book, or enjoy a movie or a game with your family and friends. The flat screen TV in the living room has streaming options and has YouTube TV for the channels. There is air conditioning in all rooms for the hot summer days, and heat once it gets cooler.
There's a delightful very sunny 3 season room - extra space for games, work, and just relaxing. The kitchen is large and FULLY stocked with all of the accoutrements you'll need to cook amazing meals. The mudroom/laundry room has full size washer/dryer, utility closet, and more.
The bedroom layout is as follows:
FIRST FLOOR:
- Double bedroom off the book nook, with full ensuite shower room. ** NOTE: This 'shower room' is a novelty! It's like a wet room on a boat, with the shower and toilet sharing a space. Some people (who love boats) love it! Some people think it's odd and choose to bathe in the family bath. It is beautifully designed by an architect, and was the ONLY way we could fit a shower in there for our guests.
SECOND FLOOR:
- Large King bedroom with 2 closets and sitting area
- Queen bedroom with wardrobe and en-suite bathroom
- 'Kids' room - bunk bed with full bed below and twin up top.
- Full family bathroom on 2nd floor serving King and Kids room.
Additional Sleeping Options:
- Full sofa bed in the living room
- Queen sofa bed in the 3 season room
Amenities include: Streaming Channels only in King BR; Streaming and YouTube TV channels in LR; fully loaded kitchen; W/D; hair dryers; A/C; iron and ironing board; high-speed internet; several heating options including pellet stove and central. Linens and towels not included.
** If you have more than 8 guests please note: The house is certainly large enough to host your group comfortably, as we've had many large families stay- quite a few returning year-after-year. We simply want to make sure you fully understand the sleeping layout, so that you can decide, prior to booking, whether or not this house is a perfect fit for your size group.
The exterior features a large deck with plenty of seating, a Weber propane grill, a nice side yard with grass, an outdoor shower, fenced in area for pups, and a brand new fire pit with Adirondack chairs surrounding it.
Quiet hours are 9pm to 9am.
The home is situated high on a hilltop and is close proximity to everything- town, shops & restaurants, playground, sports fields, beaches. The wonderful Martha's Vineyard Museum is literally a 2 minute walk! A 7 minute walk down the hill to the Lagoon and boat rentals where you can rent kayaks, and another 10 min farther to learn to windsurf! Only 1 mile to Owen Little Park Beach, and 1 1/2 miles to Eastville Beach. A true pleasure.
For children, walk to the park and play ball, swing or fly a kite. For the adults, walk to the lagoon and kayak, or walk downtown to great shops and restaurants and stroll the historic homes.
There is an additional vacation rental on the property. It is a small tastefully renovated 1 bedroom cottage with well equipped kitchen, concrete counter tops, washer and dryer and its own yard with outdoor shower, grill, and fire pit. 1 single bed/couch in small office, 1 double bedroom, and 1 queen sleep sofa.
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PUPS
All my properties are selectively pet friendly. :) Please let us know if you would like to bring your pet, so we can make sure you agree with our pet policy before booking!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Vineyard Haven, MA
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(31 Reviews)4.7
Description is somewhat misleading.
Home is very old and has several issues/idiosyncrasies to consider - Windows are very old and some can be dangerous to children. Lots of chipping/flaking/dusty paint. Owners claim no lead, given age of home challenging to believe and may test based on our own samples, first floor bedroom has toilet in shower, hard to believe that is code compliant.
Other slanting floors, general old property, some things to reasonably be expected, others a bit more surprising. Kitchen table had lots of crumbs in the joints, lack of attention to detail in prior cleaning, among other items.
Owner tried not providing towels despite being in documents that these would be provided, after stay owner charged $500 for alleged markers/ink on furniture. Furniture very old and imperfect and all issues were already in place.
Given the selection of properties throughout Vineyard Haven, Oaks Bluffs, and Edgartown, may not be worth the headache.
4.7
Description is somewhat misleading.
Home is very old and has several issues/idiosyncrasies to consider - Windows are very old and some can be dangerous to children. Lots of chipping/flaking/dusty paint. Owners claim no lead, given age of home challenging to believe and may test based on our own samples, first floor bedroom has toilet in shower, hard to believe that is code compliant.
Other slanting floors, general old property, some things to reasonably be expected, others a bit more surprising. Kitchen table had lots of crumbs in the joints, lack of attention to detail in prior cleaning, among other items.
Owner tried not providing towels despite being in documents that these would be provided, after stay owner charged $500 for alleged markers/ink on furniture. Furniture very old and imperfect and all issues were already in place.
Given the selection of properties throughout Vineyard Haven, Oaks Bluffs, and Edgartown, may not be worth the headache.
4.7
Great place, friendly and helpful host.
4.7
Great location, good parking, good launch pad to explore the Vineyard.
Great place, friendly and helpful host.
4.7
Simply perfect, great location, beautiful casual Vineyard vibe.
Our stay at Hilltop Haven was perfect. The home is bright, clean, well appointed and has a lovely Vineyard vibe with beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings. Plenty of room for our group of family and friends to spread out -- from the charming enclosed front porch to the sunny back deck. Our vacation week weather was very hot and sunny, though the house remained cool and comfortable with the window ac's and a few fans -- even for sleeping. We all agreed that we would love to return to this house. Some of us walked to town each morning for breakfast or in the afternoon for some shopping. such a great location. Overall, we highly recommend staying at Hilltop Haven. Sharon, the property manager, was wonderful. Any questions prior to checkin were promptly answered. She was a joy to work with.
4.7
Very comfortable home, plenty of room. Loved the Vineyard Haven location. Close to bike path, nice park, easy walk to town.
Deck very roomy for eating outside. Lovely spot!
4.7
Beautiful home, Great Location
Very comfortable home, plenty of room. Loved the Vineyard Haven location. Close to bike path, nice park, easy walk to town.
Deck very roomy for eating outside. Lovely spot!
4.7
This was an amazing property!! Great location and perfect for a large family, with plenty of room. We will be staying here again and I would highly recommend this property to anybody!!
4.7
Nice property. Lots of space inside and out. Great for our pups.....nice yard. Kitchen and grill were really nice. Fantastic deck. Loved the sunroom when it was not too hot. The only thing that was missing was central air or a few more AC window units. We had unexpected heat wave that made it tough to fully cool the house. But it was fine. Close to Vineyard Haven and Oaks Bluff. Easy drive to Edgartown.
4.7
Perfect place
This was an amazing property!! Great location and perfect for a large family, with plenty of room. We will be staying here again and I would highly recommend this property to anybody!!
4.7
Family Vaca
Nice property. Lots of space inside and out. Great for our pups.....nice yard. Kitchen and grill were really nice. Fantastic deck. Loved the sunroom when it was not too hot. The only thing that was missing was central air or a few more AC window units. We had unexpected heat wave that made it tough to fully cool the house. But it was fine. Close to Vineyard Haven and Oaks Bluff. Easy drive to Edgartown.
4.7
Still our favorite vacation
We have rented this house almost every year for the last eight years and it is still our favorite vacation. Sharon and her team is very quick to respond to us and we trust that the house will be in great condition each year and we are never disappointed.
4.7
We had a wonderful time renting this house. The house was as described. Cozy house, nice breezes, good location, about a 15 minute walk to the shops in Vineyard Haven. We appreciated the linens and towels (lots of them!), and the fact that we were able to bring our dog with us on our vacation.
Wouldn’t hesitate to rent this house again!
4.7
Nice Vineyard Haven home
We had a wonderful time renting this house. The house was as described. Cozy house, nice breezes, good location, about a 15 minute walk to the shops in Vineyard Haven. We appreciated the linens and towels (lots of them!), and the fact that we were able to bring our dog with us on our vacation.
Wouldn’t hesitate to rent this house again!
4.7
Very peaceful and relaxing.
4.7
This was the 5th visit to Hilltop Haven for our family. There’s nothing like finally getting to the island and walking into our home away from home. Sharon always takes great care of us and we are always so sad when it’s time to leave.
4.7
Extreme Comfort & Flexibility
Hilltop Haven met all expectations & then some. We were multiple ages from 16 months - 64 years. There were places & spaces for all. Excellent location, near playground, & town.
4.7
My home away from home ❤️
This was the 5th visit to Hilltop Haven for our family. There’s nothing like finally getting to the island and walking into our home away from home. Sharon always takes great care of us and we are always so sad when it’s time to leave.
4.7
Beautiful home and great location. Had a wonderful time!
Very peaceful and relaxing.
4.7
Beautiful home
We so enjoyed staying in an older home within walking distance of shops and restaurants. It was very quiet at night and peaceful with lots of room to spread out. They have thoughtfully decorated and supplied the house with linens, towels, beach chairs, etc. The deck and the porch were nice and you can see the ocean from the front windows of the house. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. The added bonus was having our dog there with us. He felt right at home!
4.7
Great location, wonderful Island loved the setting
This is a 4 bedroomed house, which we rented for a family celebration with people coming from the UK and different parts of the USA, so it needed to accommodate adults and a baby with varying interests. The weather was not great all of the time, but the Apple TV, places to read or a stroll into town was possible when the rain comes in. The only problem we encountered then was one shower and communal bathroom which needed some organisation; when weather good, the outside shower comes into its own, whilst it states it sleeps 12 I would not recommend that and keep to 8. The kitchen is well stocked, the beds comfortable, enough places to sit in the evening and outside too. I loved the Island, this place offered comfortable living and a great place to explore the Island. It proved to be a memorable location for us all.
4.7
Our return trip to Hilltop Haven was even better than year's!
Sharon and her team could not be more courteous, accommodating, and genuinely interested in ensuring we had an excellent stay. The home is spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our growing family. I can't recommend staying here highly enough, and we look forward to returning again.
4.7
MV Vacation 2016
We had a wonderful vacation in a wonderful home. It was very cozy and quite comfortable. I especially liked the front porch area where we played cards till all hours of the night.
4.7
best family vacation
We had a wonderful vacation staying at this property. This property offered us the space we needed for 5 adults and 2 children. We enjoyed the sunporch, the spacious deck, the big dining room table and the well equipped kitchen. The kitchen offered every appliance and utensil that you could think of. Sharon also offered beach chairs, beach towels, coolers and boogie boards for the kids to use at the beach. We definitely took advantage of the outdoor shower which was refreshing. We enjoyed grilling on the big grill and sitting on the huge deck. We used the grill many times. We were also offered the use of the herb garden which we did take advantage of (thank you) for our family chopped challenge cookoff. We were within walking distance to downtown, the lagoon and the beach. We did have quite a bit of traffic up the driveway starting the 1st day we arrived. There is a rental cottage that shares the space and there was a garage being renovated while we were there. We purposely chose a residential area for privacy and space (indoor and out). We didn't know if the visitors were visiting the other renters or the contractor but they never came to the house. We did have a conversation with Sharon concerning this but it would not deter us from staying here again. It is a wonderful place and she is a warm and receptive owner.
4.7
Wonderful Vineyard getaway!
We had a wonderful stay at Hilltop Haven last week. We stayed there with our 2 kids (5 and 2), my sister, brother and his wife and son (4 year old). The house was well-equipped, stocked with essentials (and more), very clean, spacious, and a great location. We were minutes from a playground for the kids, which we went to everyday, and a short walk to downtown Vineyard Haven. We made a fire in the firepit for s'mores and grilled everyday. I recommend Hilltop Haven with no reservations. Sharon was extremely courteous and responsive. You won't regret staying here!
4.7
One of my favorite vacations!
We just arrived home from a beautiful week at Hilltop Haven! The house is beautiful, well-equipped, comfortable and centrally located! It's just a short walk down to the shops on Main Street and to the waterfront, and the drives to Oak Bluffs and Edgartown are very manageable.
Sharon made it clear that we could contact her for anything that we needed, and she made us feel very welcome during our stay!
I would love to come back to Hilltop Haven next year!
4.7
Fall Splendour
This was a wonderful gem, spacious, clean, with all the amenities. The best part was Sharon who was totally accessible and went over and beyond to make my 10th wedding anniversary surprise magical. She made this one of my most memorable trips to the vineyard......highly recommended rental.
4.7
Beautiful, spacious, tons of amenities, perfect!
Finally! We've found our perfect MV getaway, and are already planning to return to this same property next year (and for years to come).
With 3 kids and a dog, it's been difficult to find rentals that suit our entire family. However, after finding this gem, we could not have asked for a better vacation! Sharon went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, and she includes many extras that most rentals don't ... beach chairs, towels, blankets, etc.
The house itself is well-kept, spacious, and has tons of upgrades that make you momentarily forget that you're staying in an island getaway home! We really appreciated the updated kitchen, the sunroom with tons of board games, the cable/wifi setup with Apple TV, the high-end washer dryer, and the amazing patio complete with a Weber grill.
We genuinely could not have asked for a better place to stay, and look forward to returning for years to come.
4.7
Best Vacation to MV in 30 years!!
Thank you for sharing this incredible house with us! Our whole family had such a great time. We so enjoyed the space and charm of the house (very clean and well maintained!) and the location, feeling private but just a walk into town and down to the water. it was my favorite vacation on the Vineyard in 30 years!
4.7
Fabulous!
We spent three nights at Sharon's house for a girls weekend. There were five of us in total. The house was really fabulous. Being able to walk to Vineyard Haven was great, so easy for coffee in the morning, shopping in the afternoon. The five of us slept comfortably. When we were at the house we spent time on the new deck, the front porch, and in the family room. All were very comfy. The outdoor shower was awesome and house was very clean. I would recommend the house to adults as well as families. It is a little bit of a distance from Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, we had a car and we also used Uber and cabs. It worked out really well. Sharon was very hospitable, she stocked the fridge with a few necessities including wine and breakfast bread! There were plenty of pillows, sheets and towels as well as a washer and dryer. We lucked out with the weather, it was beautiful.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Vineyard Haven?
The average price for a rental in Vineyard Haven is $689 per night. This rental is $111 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Historic Hilltop Haven -Walk to Town & Water. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Historic Hilltop Haven -Walk to Town & Water pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful Historic Hilltop Haven -Walk to Town & Water?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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