Shelbourne House, walking distance to Vineyard Haven town.
Vineyard Haven Vacation Rental - ID 30205

Welcome to Shelbourne House!
My husband Chris and I have been coming to Martha's Vineyard for over 30 years and dreamed of someday buying a home here. I am originally from Dublin, Ireland and came to America in 1986. A year later, I visited the island for the first time. I fell in love with Martha's Vineyard, as so many of the island's vistas particularly around Chilmark and Aquinnah reminded me of my home country. We purchased the house in 2016 and have been painting, remodeling and decorating with our three daughters helping whenever they can. I inherited my love of interior decorating from my mother Deirdre who decorated our childhood home in Ireland with bold colors and amazing antiques that she sourced from estate sales and auctions. I look forward to sharing our labor of love with you and your family!

What is special about this property?
Shelbourne House is unique home originally built in 1924. The house has retained all of the original charm and architectural features that make it so special. My favorite room in the house is the Library. I love to sit by the window and have a cup of Irish tea, browse through the wonderful books that we've collected over the years, and sometimes even take a nap! The house has an abundance of beautiful light during the day and when the windows in the Library and Bridge Room are open, the breeze through the house is refreshing! The rooms are full of light and character, making the house feels airy and spacious. Outside, off the dining room, a red brick patio overlooks the garden and creates a beautiful setting when dining al fresco at night.

What is special about your town?
Vineyard Haven is a wonderful all-year-round town. In ten minutes, you can walk from the house to the center of town, strolling along Main Street towards Owen Park and Beach. We have spent many days here with our daughters sitting on the beach and crabbing off the dock. There are bathrooms and a shower to rinse off before heading back to the house. I love to sit and read the newspaper or watch the ferries come and go throughout the day. There are many cultural attractions downtown such as the Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, Martha's Vineyard Film Center, Capawock Movie Theatre, Vineyard Haven Public Library and the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center, not to mention many art galleries and artisans stores. We have many wonderful restaurants such as the Artcliff Diner, La Soffitta, Salvatore's, Beach Road, Waterside Cafe, Guard East, Black Dog Tavern, Copper Wok and Mad Martha' s Ice Cream. Mocha Mott's is a lively spot in the morning and they serve up a great cup of coffee. The Black Dog Bakery has amazing fresh baked muffins and breakfast sandwiches. We have some wonderful shops in Vineyard Haven, and I could spend hours in Rainy Day and The Beach House alone! Newly opened Refabulous Decor is a wonderful shop that also offers classes and workshops on furniture painting and jewelry making, a wonderful addition to the town. The Vineyard Haven Band performs every other Sunday evening at Owen Park and check the local calendar for Bon Fire on the Beach, a classic summertime event!