Captain Morse House, East Wing
Edgartown Vacation Rental - ID 34406

The East Wing is a private home and a part of the 26-room Captain Morse House. The Wings are 100% private just like a townhouse is. There is no shared interior space; each 6-bedroom wing has its own kitchen, entrances, and rooms. See below for detailed information.

There is a Virtual Photo Tour of the entire house posted below. Please note that we have done major renovations since it was shot. The tour is still nice and gives you an idea of the rooms.
East Wing: New furniture, new appliances & TV, three new beds

The Captain Morse House is one of Edgartown"s premier homes. It was built by the island"s most successful whaler, Captain John Osbourne Morse, in 1840. The Captain Morse House has a superb location at the corner of Morse and North Water Streets on the waterfront and is a short walk to Edgartown"s shopping and beaches. The town of Edgartown is defined by its Main Street. To the south is South Water Street which winds by the giant pagoda tree and towards the road to Katama and South Beach. North Water Street runs the opposite way and the Captain Morse House is located about halfway between Main Street and the Harbor View Hotel, which overlooks the Edgartown Lighthouse and the outer harbor.<br /> <br /> On the east, North Water Street side of the house, there are two spacious porches, framed by 10 Doric columns, offering views of Edgartown Harbor. They create an ideal place to spend time with friends. The large patio, backyard, and garden offer a private oasis. The yard is graced by three magnificent Linden trees. Edgartown’s North Wharf lies steps away at the end of Morse Street. It is a great place to go and enjoy the waterfront or perhaps some fishing.<br /> <br /> Beaches: There are 4 beaches within walking distance of the house and many more within a short bike or car ride.<br /> <br /> As you might be able to guess we specialize in large families, family reunions, weddings, and anniversaries. Changing demand from our guests has led us to offer the home in Wings. Wing rentals are now fully 50% of our rental business.<br /> <br /> East Wing Rental (The property you are currently viewing) offers 10 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms and sleeps up to 12 people.<br /> <br /> The East Wing 1st Floor of the house is the larger and more luxurious of the two. There is a large front living room with access to the large front porch facing North Water Street with water views of Edgartown Harbor. Just off the living room, there is an en-suite bedroom with a sleeper sofa equipped with an "air-dream" mattress. The large dining room can seat 12 and there is a large gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. The 2nd floor features a king bedroom that can be made en-suite, two Queen Bedrooms, a large double twin bedroom, and two baths.<br /> The 3rd floor includes a small sitting area and a large front bedroom with a Queen bed and two twin beds. <br /> <br /> To learn more about the West Wing Rental, see WNAV Property ID #34476. The West Wing includes 9 rooms, 6 bedrooms plus a sleeping loft, 4 bathrooms, sleeps up to 12.<br /> <br /> Shared Amenities<br /> When you rent a Wing of the house you share the large backyard, patio, and driveway. On the patio, there are two large 8-person teak tables each with a large market umbrella. There are two large BBQ grills. On the lawn are 6 chaise lounges. On the side of the property is a single-file driveway for three cars. The tool shed has shared bikes and there is a toy box with beach chairs and umbrellas.<br /> <br /> Summary:<br /> We are committed to doing whatever we can to make your stay in our family home on Martha"s Vineyard a special one. We think that our house is the best in town and offers our guests a truly unique experience. <br /> <br /> General Notes<br /> All prices and terms are subject to change without notice. <br /> Example rates above are based on 16 people (8 people for wings) Additional guests will incur a per diem charge up to the maximum capacity. Discounts are available for multi-week stays. Our turnover date is typically Sunday<br /> We regularly update the home and have recently renovated key areas for your comfort. See our website for details.<br /> Three of the four staircases in this 1840 home are very steep. People with mobility issues should stay on the 1st floor or 2nd floor East bedrooms. Please ask us if you have questions on this.<br /> You can now rent the home as two private separate Wings. Property IDs are as follows<br /> Entire House 18084, East Wing 34406 and West Wing 34476 read more show less

Nearest beach: 4/10 mi to Fuller Street Beach