Menemsha Harbor Cottage: Tilton House
Menemsha (Chilmark) Vacation Rental - ID 17189

My grandparents bought this property in the1930s and began their rental business by renting rooms in their home. My great grandfather, grandfather and father were commercial fisherman who fished from Menemsha Harbor. My great grandfather was a trap fisherman, my grandfather a lobsterman and my father a sword-fisherman and a dragger-man. My grandmother moved here from Scotland and cleaned houses and made beach plum jelly to earn money. She also spearheaded the purchase of two of the fish shacks on the property that were turned into rental houses. We are the third generation to welcome guests to Menemsha and some guests that new my grandparents are now bringing their grandchildren.

My great grandfather, William Tilton, lived in the Tilton House for many years until his death.

What is special about this property?
We are a stone's throw from the harbor and a short walk to the beach. Menemsha is a popular place to see the sunset and there is limited parking for people but, no worries, you don't need your car.