Quiet, Secluded with Panoramic Views
Aquinnah Vacation Rental - ID 29382

This is a beautiful, clean, open and spacious home, situated on a rise back off the State Road in Aquinnah. You cannot see any other houses from this spot, or other people. You do see a long horizon in the back of the house facing Philbin Beach and No Man's Land, the island out in the expanse of ocean that you see, filling the horizon off the deck of the house. The deck is spacious and raised just the right amount for ideal for dramatic sunset dinners, cooked on the nearly new, large gas grill.

The owners maintain the house impeccably with just enough of every supply you might need (including beach chairs, et al) but not too much to clutter the house at all. The furniture is newish and comfortable. All three bedrooms are charming in their own ways and provide comfortable sleep for up to six people if two are couples. The most dramatic rooms are the living room and queen bedroom which face the very beautiful view of the ocean described above. When you need cooking tools or the like, they are just where you would expect them to be—in a convenient, uncluttered drawer in the kitchen. The kind and efficient owners do all they can to make their plum of a house and site comfortable, clean and lovely for each set of guests. They respond immediately and effectively to questions and one feels everywhere their care for their simple, elegant home. This is a dream rental. We have rented Windy Knoll for five years and would not be able to consider an alternative, knowing what the alternatives are like, nice as some are.

Windy Knoll is special, a few minutes from Philbin and from Red Sand—if you like to swim in a pond. Quiet and solitary, except for a bunny or two, the whole property is beautifully landscape and includes the most wonderful, large outdoor shower we have ever found. Though you can sight-see if you like, we see no reason except daily trips to the beach and to Larsen's fabulous seafood emporium to ever leave the house or Aquinnah. If you do go down to the Chilmark store for a forgotten spice or the like, try their own home-baked pies—the mixed berry is amazing. In short, you could do no better for a completely comfortable, beautiful and relaxing beach vacation than Windy Knoll, one of Aquinnah's very best hidden treasures. show more show less

We have rented this wonderful property for 2 weeks 3 times. This is the first year we rented from Victoria. They were very responsive throughout the rental process and during our stay. The house was fully equipped and the owners bent over backwards to accommodate any minor problems that we encountered. The location is very private and the rebuilt deck provides ample seating and dining areas for everyone. We will definitely return next summer!

This was our 3rd stay at Windy Knoll and, once again, we could not have had a better experience. The quality and comfort of this lovely cottage is something we truly appreciate, and the Up Island location of Aquinnah provides wonderful seclusion and still convenient access to the beaches, cliffs and easy trips into town. It doesn't get much better than the incredible outdoor shower or enjoying morning coffee/glass of wine on the fabulous deck with a panoramic view! Thank you, Vicki, for being so attentive and hospitable. We had a wonderful stay! show more show less

This home is just beautiful, and the views are absolutely amazing! Windy Knoll is tastefully decorated and comfortable for a long stay...like forever! It is super clean and very well equipped for a great stay. I highly recommend this home. Spectacular!