Tashtego's Tree House
Aquinnah, Tashtego's Tree House Vacation Rental - ID 34490

Welcome to our home.
I grew up on the Cape just across Vineyard Sound in Falmouth. I always loved taking the ferry over to the Vineyard as a kid. There was something magical about that 45 minute ferry ride. It was a way to completely disconnect from everything on the mainland and to unwind. When Patrick and I met, one of our first trips together was to Martha's Vineyard. He quickly came to appreciate its charm and (eventually) asked me to marry him in Edgartown. While visiting the Island what we both loved most was the tranquility of up island life in Aquinnah, Menemsha and Chilmark. The secluded beaches away from the crowds, breath taking views and quaint villages were the perfect counter to our busy lives in Boston.
We dreamed of one day owning a home here.
Ten years, three kids and one pandemic later we made the plunge and now welcome you to our home.
We hope you, your family and friends find it to be as special as we have.
This home and its potential spoke to us from the moment we saw it. Its unexpected views invite reflection.
We look forward to welcoming you to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle to reconnect with your family and your self.

If privacy, sandy beaches, bike rides, bike ferries, great food, fresh seafood and sun sets on the beach are what you looking for,
then you have found your destination!

Christina & Patrick

What is special about this property?
The home sits at the end of a 1/2 mile classic Martha's Vineyard single lane track that makes you wonder whats coming around the next corner. As you enter the drive way the thick woods give way and the house sits at the high point of the land along an old farmers stone wall. There is a peach tree (so we are told) in the center of the circular driveway. If you see a peach take one and take a picture too as we are still waiting to see one! The house was positioned on the high point of just over an acre of rolling wooded hillside. Someone long ago must have climbed a tree to realize water views are possible from the spot and as you climb to the second floor those unexpected water views are realized.

The home combines the best of privacy and seclusion with a water view. Our goal was to make this a place where we would feel comfortable with our friends and family. We have tried to make spending as much time outside for family gatherings and meals on the deck as easy and relaxing as possible .

Take advantage of the Breeo smokeless firepit (seriously...no smokey clothing or burning eyes!) and try the sear plate on the fire pit to sear great tuna, burgers, chicken or steak.

Definitely sit outside on the deck at night and star gaze. Most nights and especially if there is a bit of evening sea fog the lights of the Gay Head Light house silently and rhythmically sweep over the house.

What is special about your town?
Aquinnah represents a classic and simpler form of Martha's Vineyard. Away from the busy centers of Edgartown and Oak Bluffs this area is about privacy and seclusion. The town is small tight knit community where most folks know each other (or of each other). It is quite simply the perfect place to unwind. Whether that means: the soft sandy beaches, a long bike ride including the bike ferry in Menemsha, a run along Moshup trail at sunrise, a afternoon walk under the Gay Head Cliffs, sunset at the lighthouse, fishing or simply star gazing to name only a few, this is the place to be.

Aquinnah will satisfy the needs of those who want to be constantly on the go and those who want nothing more then time on the beach (or water views from our deck).

The food is excellent with small inns and bistros serving locally sourced fare (see our website for recommendations). If same day catch off the boat is what you are looking for the seafood markets of next door Menemsha are calling you (unless your going to catch your own surf casting at the beach!).

Although it is about 30-45 min from the Vineyard Haven ferry, as the roads narrow; the houses turn to farmland; and the sea comes ever closer you can feel yourself exhaling and realize the extra mileage was more then worth the trip.