Oak Bluffs/East Chop Modern Retreat w/ Detached Studio!
Oak Bluffs - East Chop Vacation Rental - ID 39616

We loved staying in Oak Bluffs in this beautiful, modern home. The open concept took a day or so for us to adjust, but we really enjoyed sharing this space with our family.

The guest house was perfect for my parents, who stayed with us for the first week of our trip. We loved having a separate space for them to enjoy a different schedule than our kids! The yard with a volleyball net and games was a thoughtful and fun addition.

The kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, pots and pans and essentials like cooking oil, salt and pepper. The grill was set up and ready to go, which made meal time much easier on vacation! We loved the induction cooktop (we also have one at home!)

Despite the open concept, the layout of the house allowed for enough privacy that my teen and preteen girls were able to find corners for solitude as needed. The house came well stocked with board games, which gave us time to play together as a family! We loved that TVs were installed to blend in, but accessible when needed!

And the location! What fun to be walking distance to town (a little less than a mile to Circuit Avenue) and we took advantage of this frequently! Vineyard Haven is slightly farther, but still walkable if you enjoy a little distance as we do. This property is tucked into a small neighborhood that feels quiet and secluded, but is actually quite close to all of the hubbub of island life.

A few of our favorite places:

Mocha Mott's (OB and Vineyard Haven); often a line but it moves quickly. They have great bagels, pastries, coffee, iced tea.

Nancy's in OB (great options for omnivores and vegetarians/vegans with GF accommodations). We love walking up and eating on the downstairs deck. Upstairs has table service and can easily accommodate large groups!

Nomans also has options for vegetarians and omnivores, GF options and has a great outdoor, family friendly space.

The Black Joy Restaurant was wonderful! I believe it's new this year- please give it a try! The menu can accommodate many dietary needs and the food was delicious. It's a little off the beaten path, but still close and worth the trip!

The Attic in Vineyard Haven pleased all of our picky eaters and was able to accommodate vegan/vegetarian, and gluten free diets.

Barn and Bowl Bistro has great pizza and a great menu variety. Bowling is fun too, though we didn't get there this year!

Breakfast! We enjoyed Biscuits in OB and loved the Art Cliff Diner in Vineyard Haven.

Ice cream! We tried them all!

Our tops: The Nauti Cow (we recommend the vegan soft-serve)
Mad Martha's (we recommend the salted caramel)

If you love a good Lobster Roll- we love Nancy's for the GF option, but if that's not a concern- Menemsha!

If you are interested in Art, there are so many good galleries on the island. Our favorites were in Oak Bluffs (look for the Allison Shaw Gallery- there are a few together there that were great!); the Field Gallery, the Granery Gallery. We loved Althea Designs right across from the Art Cliff Diner.

Beaches!
The beach right in the harbor in Oak Bluffs is great for kids and easy access to bathrooms and town for families that don't do well sitting at a beach all day!

Some of us love jumping off the jaws bridge beach!

Lambert's Cove for sunset is beautiful but was very crowded this year!

Longpoint- you need a trustees of reservation pass and to make a reservation, but this is our favorite off the beaten path beach! Great waves for the adventure seekers and a calmer pond for a calmer water experience.

Thank you again for sharing your home! We had a wonderful vacation and hope to be back soon!
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property from the moment we opened the door. It is well-designed and has a spacious feel. Amenities are top notch. With two separate buildings, we were able to have the ideal space for each member of our family.

Renting was simple, and communication with the owners was easy. Highly recommend.