Captain Morse House - Edgartown Village Living at its Finest
Edgartown Vacation Rental - ID 18084

We arrived to this stately home late in the evening, and our jaws dropped. As we inspected the house, we fell in love with its unique character. There were all the touches of modernity combined with the charm of an older New England home. We were amazed at the size of it on the inside, as it kept getting bigger and bigger. It was perfect for our wedding party, and everyone enjoyed their stay. I loved the living room and porches at the front of house, and my room was impressive. The backyard was a perfect size for the intimate wedding reception. I was very well prepared for my arrival as Platt insured that no bit of information would be lost. Overall, I loved the experience and my family has already talked about returning next year! show more show less

My friends Melanie and Sean rented the home for all of their friends to stay during their weekend wedding and it was amazing. We had about 17 people staying in the house and there were endless sleeping options and plenty of bathrooms. I loved the feel of the home and the amenities were very accommodating. We were just a few blocks from all of the great restaurants, pubs and shopping. If you have a smaller group, the homeowners are able to section it off but if you are hosting a large group of people, this is definitely the place to stay! show more show less

What a beautiful house in, perhaps, the best location on Martha's Vineyard. The house was elegant but not stuffy, had everything we could have ever needed. Platt was responsive, literally within minutes over a holiday week to answer any of our questions. He even patched us in to a call to the cable company he was on when we could not figure out the tv's! This beautiful home will be part of our lifetime memories! We cannot wait to return!

Our family had a fabulous time at the Captain Morris House. We had a large group of folks and the accommodations were perfect for us. We felt that the owner had thought of most everything we needed! Parking may be an issue if you have a large group and more than 1-2 vehicles.

We just had a big family reunion/celebration at the Captain Morse House. Twenty two nephews and nieces stayed there while the rest of the group stayed with me in West Tisbury. So although I did not personally sleep at the Captain Morse House, the reports were all wonderful. The house itself is gorgeous, the guests loved the location, the lay-out of the rooms, the kitchens and the entire ambiance. They found lots of common spaces for movies and games and quiet cozy places for resting or private chats.

One word of caution. On Saturday night we had a party on the lawn. Once we hired a band, our numbers reached 35 and the weather was iffy, I rented a tent. This increased the costs enormously because I then had to file an Event Form ($1500 to go with it) extra security deposit, and was required to use Big Sky Tent Rental company, which was almost twice as expensive as other tent rental companies on the Island. While I understand Platt's reasoning, you may just want to think twice about renting a tent! .

This was a perfect way to house many family members who came from all over the country and wanted to have a love-in week. Each and every one adored the house. While it was a once-in-a life-time experience for us, I would recommend it to everyone else. show more show less

This property was a great solution for our annual family vacation of 17 people. We had always wanted to vacation on Martha's Vineyard. The property is meticulously maintained and the location could not be any better - just a couple of short blocks from downtown. It gave our teenage kids great independence for their shopping and dining needs. A couple of very minor requests were handled very promptly by the owner. We highly recommend this property.

We couldn't have asked for a better rental home in Edgartown. Beautiful bedrooms. Fantastic porch. In the center of everything. Bikes to use. Walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants. We used this as home base for my daughter's wedding. Entire family stayed there.
Bride and bridesmaids got ready and took fabulous pictures both inside, on the porch, and in the backyard. Wedding was at the Harbor View Hotel. This house was a perfect gathering spot. Owner was extremely helpful and accommodating prior to arrival. show more show less

We have just spent a wonderful week at the Captain Morse House. Twenty six members of our family celebrating my husband’s birthday. The house is very spacious and confortable, the furniture is beautifully kept and the kitchen is well stocked with all one can require for such a big crowd. Platt (the owner) was very helpful and always available to help if needed.

We can warmly recommend a vacation in this house for a large gathering.

My family and I stayed at Captain Morse House for Thanksgiving this year. We were 11 adults and 4 children (1--13). We had planned this trip for quite some time and were holding some very high expectations. The property and the manager exceeded them all. The house is extremely comfortable and well-appointed. The area was perfect for us -- walk to bars, restaurants, attractions. We prepared Thanksgiving dinner at the house and the kitchens (2) are incredibly equipped. We lacked nothing. Platt Johnson was super responsive to a number of questions we had both before and after our arrival. Overall, our stay was a treasure that we all will remember for the rest of our lives. CMH is the bomb!! show more show less

My husband and I rented this home for our closest friends and extended family members to stay during our wedding on the Vineyard this October. Although we are very familiar with the island, the vast majority of our guests had never been before, and the Captain Morse House offered a perfect location, very comfortable accommodations, and so much MV history for the group. The house is incredibly spacious and has numerous bathrooms and areas to spend time, while still offering plenty of space for groups looking to relax -- we had a rainy weekend and our guests loved solving puzzles in the living room and taking advantage of several of the DVDs provided as well. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and all guests said the rooms and beds were very comfortable. The location cannot be beat - a parking space is available but there is not a need for a car if you're looking to take advantage of all Edgartown has to offer.

We would highly recommend the property for anyone looking for a relaxing group stay in one of the most historic, well-maintained homes on the island. The owner was very responsive as well - the weekend was cooler than the previous week so we requested a temperature adjustment (it was controlled remotely). He immediately adjusted the thermostat for us and provided a quick text update as well. The house is a remarkable property and all of our guests left with very fond memories. show more show less