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

This home is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience one of the best vacation rentals on the island. My family rented the house in July of 2018. We had an incredible stay, and the memories we made will last a life time. The home has EVERYTHING you will need to enjoy a fun filled vacation. The location of the home is truly ideal with just a short walk (2 blocks) to Edgartown Harbor, 3 area beaches to chose from and a just short stroll to the business district with some of the best restaurants and shops on the island.

The home itself exudes old world charm, yet has ALL of the amenities and upgrades that will make your stay a memorable one. The owner, and his team, are there for you if you have any questions during your time at the property. Very nice people and very accommodating. There is plenty of outdoor living space including the private patio in the rear of the home with seating for the extended family that includes a huge gas grill, plenty of front porch seating as well with some views of the harbor or you can even lounge out on the well manicured grounds with beautiful mature plantings. There is no need to rent bikes as there are plenty of high-end bikes with helmets in the shed for your use. You will not find a better vacation on the island. This is the one!! #fivestars show more show less

We spent a wonderful week at the Captain Morse House, which was rented for my son's wedding. My son and his bride wanted a "destination wedding" and the Morse House in Edgartown was the perfect place. We had a total of 20 guests who were comfortably accommodated. Many traveled in from the Midwest and were first time visitors to the area. They were impressed by the grandeur of the house and the many nautical themed pictures which adorn the walls. Having everyone under one roof certainly made the logistics of an event like a wedding much easier.

The kitchen and food preparation areas are first-rate. The two kitchens are well stocked with every imaginable kitchen gadget or pot and pan, as well as enough place settings for almost any sized group. One of the two kitchens features a six-burner range that would please any gourmet chef.

Although the Captain Morse House is an old house, what is most impressive is everything works. The plumbing is great, and all the showers have an impressive amount of water pressure. The electrical system is modern and unlike some old houses, you can simultaneously run the coffee maker and microwave and not pop circuit breakers. There is a great WiFi setup, and several big screen TV's. We didn't spend much time indoors watching TV as the weather was perfect when we were there, but you could do that on a rainy day.

As there is limited parking at the house, I would recommend off-island guests leave their cars on the mainland. Getting around the island is easy using the VTA buses, taxis, or Uber. Once in Edgartown, guests really don't need cars, as there are dozens of shops and restaurants nearby within easy walking distance. Adventurous types can use one of the bikes available for guests to go exploring around other parts of the island.

Overall, the Captain Morse House is a wonderful venue for any event that involves a large group of people. It's perfect for weddings, family reunions, or corporate retreats. If you decide the rent the house, I am sure you will enjoy it and the Edgartown area as much as we did. show more show less

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.