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Oak Bluffs Vacation Rental home in Martha's Vineyard MA, 3/10 mi to The Jetty Beach | ID 37607

Booming Ben: Air-conditioned East Chop Gingerbread Cottage
Oak Bluffs, East Chop Vacation Rental - ID 37607

3 BR
2 baths
Sleeps 8
Beds: 1 king, 1 queen, 1 double, 1 twin, Day bed
Beach: 3/10 mi to The Jetty Beach
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Off-season 2022/23
$750 - $1,000
Summer 2023
 
Off-season 2023/24
$750 - $1,000
Off-season 2022/23
 
Summer 2023
$5,500 - $6,000
Off-season 2023/24
$4,000 - $5,500
Off-season 2022/23
 
Summer 2023
 
Off-season 2023/24
 
State and local taxes of 11.7% will apply
Listed by Caitlin
Active
Less than a month
Property ID 37607
Description

Description

Named in honor of Booming Ben, a historic island figure (ahem – bird), this place is for people who will treat our 1939 cottage as we do, with love, respect, and an appreciation for history. The house is located in the quiet and historic neighborhood of East Chop (the ''highlands'' of Oak Bluffs). You will find it filled with handpicked antiques and vintage items, many from the Vineyard, comfortable beds, and lots of space to explore.

The house is full of history and character, a five-minute walk to East Chop's public beach, and no more than a 15-minute walk to downtown Oak Bluffs. It comfortably sprawls on its hilltop perch, and feels like a beach house and a tree house all at once, nestled up high and mostly surrounded by trees. The area to the front and right of the home is East Chop Association property (officially, it is Wesley Park), and there is another cottage close by on the left, and one to the rear right. Our neighbors are a mixture of full-time residents and summer people, and a number of other homes, including our next door neighbor's, are rented in the high season.

The house has two stories, a wraparound porch, ample social space inside, a formal dining room, and a well-stocked kitchen. There are two full baths, one off of the kitchen, and one on the second floor. There is also a grilling area and an outdoor shower at the rear of the house. All three bedrooms are on the second floor. The primary bedroom contains a king bed and a day bed (sleeping up to three guests) and has a private deck overlooking Wesley Park. The rear bedroom has a queen bed for up to two guests, and the middle room has a twin and a double, for up to three guests. The front staircase (off of the family room) accesses the hallway connecting to the primary bedroom, bathroom, and middle bedroom. The rear staircase (off of the kitchen) connects to the rear bedroom and middle bedroom. The middle bedroom, therefore, has two exits. The rear bedroom guests do not have direct access to the bathroom.

We provide beach towels, shower towels, all bed linens, and beach chairs. There is parking available for up to two cars. The ''driveway'' is actually an easement across East Chop park land, so parking in the driveway exclusive of our two parking spaces is prohibited. Additional cars may park on the road at the bottom of the drive.

Please note: We are new owners of this old house as of February 2023, and are continuing to renovate and restore our home; photos will be updated as we complete spaces. Our home is for people who seek quiet relaxation, who love Oak Bluffs and the island, and who understand the quirks of old beach houses. We offer amenities like a dishwasher, full laundry, and mini-splits for heating and cooling, but we also expect bare feet, sand in the sheets, sunburns, fresh air, and some spiders who like the inside of our house as much as the outside. Please stay with us if you want nods to the island's old-fashioned fun (porch-sitting, beach-walking, coffee-sipping, game-playing). If you want a pristine modern hotel or a suburban home, our cottage will not be for you. This house may also not be a good fit for seniors and/or small children, since we are on a sloping hill, the two interior staircases are narrow, and small staircases are required to access every single exterior entry. Parties, smoking, and pets are prohibited, and evidence of any will result in a loss of your security deposit, and a possible termination of your booking.
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Location

Location - Oak Bluffs, East Chop

Nearest beach: 3/10 mi to The Jetty Beach

41.4628558 -70.5642120 0
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Pricing & Availability

Pricing & Availability

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Minimum Stay Requirements:
  • Off-season 2022/23
    2 nights
  • Summer 2023
    7 nights
  • Off-season 2023/24
    2 nights
  • Summer 2024
    7 nights
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Calendar Last Updated: May 25, 2023

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Additional availability info: We will begin 2024 bookings as of January 1, 2024.

Payment Methods: Zelle, ACH/EFT, Visa, MasterCard (no transaction fees); and personal checks

Other Fees:

Cleaning Fee:

$450.00 Full clean and turnover service

Administrative Fee:

$200

Security Deposit:

$500.00

State and local taxes of 11.7% will apply

Amenities

Amenities

  • Walk to a salt water beach Walk to a salt water beach

  • A/C unit(s) A/C unit(s)

  • Outdoor shower Outdoor shower

  • Washer&dryer Washer&dryer

  • No Pets No Pets

  • Internet Internet

  • Linens provided Linens provided

  • Bathtub Bathtub

  • Deck, porch or patio Deck, porch or patio

  • BBQ-grill BBQ-grill

  • Yard Yard

  • TV TV



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    About

    About Caitlin

    Member since:
    5/2/2023
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    We are two professional photographers who love travel, collecting art, and restoring old homes. One of us is a third-generation islander from Oak Bluffs, so this house, which we've owned since February 2023, gives us a renewed sense of home and place on the island.

    What is special about this property?
    This house was built in 1939 in the Northern Gothic style, so it has incredible architectural details like gingerbread molding, an octagonal turret, and ''angel wing'' doors and windows. The cottage is situated up high in East Chop, with easy walking to town and the beach year-round. The wraparound porch has a view of the neighborhood through the trees, and is comfortable all day long. The property in front of the house from the road up to the front porch is Wesley Park, owned and maintained by the East Chop Association (not our private property).

    What is special about your town?
    Oak Bluffs is believed to be the heart of old Martha's Vineyard, with remarkable history within the African-American and Methodist communities, and the island is home to the Wampanoag tribe, the indigenous people of Martha's Vineyard. The town has a bit of everything: casual and fine dining, family activities, cruises, galleries, retail, and, of course, the beach. Oak Bluffs is also where both the Steamship Authority and Island Queen ferries dock, meaning that during the high season, guests can walk off the boat and get to our house within fifteen minutes.

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