I was a little nervous about renting a home. We had a fabulous time here. The house is spacious and homey. Doris was so very helpful in our planning. The beaches in this area are fantastic. I will be renting again. Thank you so much!

Spacious, well-cared for and uniquely designed home that is wonderful for multiple families or an extended family vacationing together. Well-appointed kitchen, games/toys for all ages, and close to beautiful parts of MV!

Owner communication was great. Property was as advertised.

We were unable to use the jacuzzi because there were no instructions on how to operate it, otherwise the home was lovely and accommodating. Hopefully we'll be able to use it again in the future. Televisions in the master bedroom, and upstairs bedroom would be a nice addition. Charles

We loved this place. It is roomy, and very quiet. The house has everything you could possibly need. We spent most of our time relaxing on Lobsterville Beach and Philbin Beach. If you like beautiful beaches this is the location to be. Doris is so nice and was great to work with. We are looking foreword to coming back here soon!

Just perfect for a beach getaway!! We arrived on Sunday for a 7-night stay. The place was spotless, well-furnished and appointed and exactly as pictured. Communication with Doris was very easy and we had no arrival / departure issues. She is well-organized and her directions, suggestions and arrangements were very clear (we especially appreciated her "guidebook" of personal suggestions of things to do in the area). We found breakfast on the sunny deck in the morning and BBQing in the evening very relaxing. Philbin Beach is simply spectacular and just a short drive (or bike ride) away with easy parking (permit required) and access. We were able to find pretty much everything we needed in nearby Chilmark and recommend the Chilmark Tavern for dinner and Menemsha for that lobster / fried clam fix. All-in-all, just what we needed for a wonderful stay on the Vineyard!!

I stayed at this home with my family of 4, my sister's family of 4, and our parents. My aunt joined us for a few days too. It is a perfect layout for multiple families as there is a separate living quarters in the lower level, complete with kitchette, full bath, living room and two adjoining / semi-private sleeping areas (a queen for the parents on one side, separated by a half-wall, with twin beds for the kids on the other side). The lower level is a walkout basement, so you have good daylight and a door, which leads to the backyard. The rest of the home is a beautiful post and beam home as pictured, and is very well-kept, nicely decorated and detailed very comfortable. The deck off the dining area was great for grilling and hanging out. The home is in a private location, surrounded by trees, and on a dirt road that is very quiet. The location is superb, and is in an area that is one of my favorite areas of the island. Aquinnah beach is very close, and visiting Lobsterville beach at the end of West Basin Road gives you a great view of the sunset each night, without the crowds that can gather across the jetty at Menemsha Beach. If you are into paddle sports, a great trip is to put in at West Basin Beach, paddle across Menemsha Pond to Nashaquitsa Pond, and have someone pick you up at the boat ramp on State Road. Nearby Menemsha village is a great place to get a fishing charter, visit the beach, or pick up some fresh seafood. It is a classic fishing port that is the real deal. There is so much to do in close proximity and the house is a welcomed place to relax and come back to each day. Doris was also a real pleasure to deal with. She has a book for visitors stocked with good maps, and island info, and menus, which is very appreciated and well used.

Our week was simply fabulous. The house is as pictured but more roomy and has rustic and inviting charm with really comfy beds. The fully stocked kitchen was a pleasure. We enjoyed the three levels with separate spaces for the three small nuclear families in our group. The location is perfect in my view with easy proximity to cliffs of Aquinnah and to Chilmark, and a bit away from the crowds. We visited all the beaches in our neck of the literal woods! We also visited the all the MV towns that are just 35 minutes away. The book with maps, recommendations, menus, etc. etc. was very helpful. There were so many fun things to do it is hard to write about them all. BONUS new finds this trip: 1. If there is an oyster enthusiast in your group, we recommend Sweet Neck Farm Oysters, a wholesaler in Edgartown. They are one of a dozen or more oyster farmers in and around Katama Bay helping the environment and delighting us oyster fans! It is run by Jim and Sue Blake. We picked up 3 dozen oysters for $30 at their home where they can keep oysters that they harvested in a special shed out back. Just be prepared with a good oyster shucking knife and any toppings you like on your oysters. (check out article about them on web publication "In a Half Shell"). 2. Orange Peel bakery less than 5 minutes from the has delicious and so fresh baked goods and "bring your own toppings" pizza night on Wednesdays which the kids and adults loved. Occasional creaking and moaning of the house felt like we were visiting with an old friend! We HIGHLY recommend the house! Thank you Doris!