We were hesitant about doing a vacation at all this year because of COVID but our nearly 3-week stay in Barb’s house ended up being one of the best we have had! We were considering renting a house at the Winnetu resort when we found Barb's wonderful family home and we are so happy we did! The house is close to the Winnetu and yet a whole different world in terms of tranquility and seclusion. Communication with the delightful property manager Don and owner Barb was excellent, to the extent it became a major factor affecting our decision. Working with them made us comfortable that the owners had good screening protocols in place and cared about mitigating COVID as much as we did. They were kindly helping to address all of our concerns around bed linen, cleaning and more. The location on a quiet lane in Katama is unbeatable. Just a few minutes’ walk or bike ride from the beach, Katama Farm, airpark and with the bike path to Edgartown around the corner. We could run on the beach to Chappy before breakfast! We also took our car out on the beach at Norton Point several days. The house is so conveniently close that you can deflate tires to drive on the sand at home, instead of doing it in the crowd at the Norton Point entrance. If the line is long to refill air on the way back, you can drive home and return later in the evening. The house has been beautifully refurbished with modern floors and furniture, combined with select charming older accent pieces. The huge decks are lovely and two large awnings provide good shade if needed. The hammock was an immediate hit with our kids! Beds were splendid in terms of comfort. We had a heat wave come in for several days and slept well with fans in the bedrooms. The kitchen has not been renovated but it is so functional and well-equipped that we immediately felt at home. Anything you could have asked for was there and more! The electric stove was unbelievably powerful. The house was perfect size for us. It never felt too big for our family of five, nor crowded when my brother's family joined and we were 9 in total. Including the one outdoors, there were no less than five showers to choose from! In summary, we had a fabulous stay at this Katama gem! Barb's responsiveness was stellar throughout and we loved learning more about the house and its owners. We felt truly privileged to have been welcomed into this wonderful home and family operation. Thank you Barb, Don and the whole Thorpe/Emery family!

This property has the perfect location, it is within a short walk to the South Beach, and a 15-minute bike ride to Edgartown, we also really enjoy the amazing sunset view at the nearby Katama Farm. The host (Barbara) is very helpful in providing information about the house, the town, and really makes the trip totally worry-free. I will strongly recommend this property.

We loved our stay at this beautiful home! Location is great, house is perfect for families and guest house with separate WiFi ideal for those needing to do work from home. Barb was incredibly responsive and her attention to detail, such as the “kitchen map” was much appreciated! Thank you! We will be back!

great house and a great stay

The house is great located minutes from the beach and a short bike ride/drive into Edgartown. The owners of the house were extremely responsive and easy to communicate with on all questions related to the house and the island. Highly recommend!