I have been coming to the ''island'', as my father called it, since 1959 when I was almost 1 year old. My father was born on the island in 1928, and if you're born there you call MV the ''island''. So...forever I refer to MV as the ''island''. My father was the son of a Methodist minister who pastored on the island in the 20s and 30s. My grandparents had a place on Lambert's Cove Road, now owned by my cousins. My father and mother, in the 1970s, wanted their own slice of heaven so they purchased the plot of land that the Seasaw now sits on. They made their dream come true when they hired a local builder who constructed a simple Salt Box home, perfectly positioned to capture the view of Vineyard Sound off Lambert's Cove. Unfortunately, my father died young at the early age of almost 63. He'd so desired to live his life on MV during the summer and fall after he retired from his profession, a minister just like his father. He left his wife, my mother, and 4 children and a plethora of grandkids. Several years later, my mother died unexpectedly. Eventually, I became the sole owner of the Seasaw and have always wanted to be the best steward of my parents' dream. Now, my own children grown, love to come visit the Seasaw. My five grandchildren love coming there, too. My nieces and nephews, as well as my siblings, come often, too. I believe I am carrying out my parents' legacy by maintaining the Seasaw and offering her to all of you.
What is special about this property?
Without a doubt, the best asset is the view. Even from the kitchen sink, you can clean up the kitchen and admire the view. From every room on the top level you can see the sea. That is why I named the home Seasaw...a place to see the sea. My mother had liked that name back in the 70s when they finally built, and it so pleased me that she chose the Seasaw as our summer home's name. Also, the morning is special on the deck as the sun has not crossed over the roof from the east. It's the perfect spot to gaze out at the splendor, sip some coffee, and listen to the birds chirping each morning. And in the evening, oh my goodness, the sunsets are gorgeous. In the summer, the sun sets to the right, and in the fall, smack dab in the center, and in the winter, to the right. Every season is a gift.
What is special about your town?
The Seasaw is in West Tisbury which gives us the honor of having access to the coveted beach called Lambert's Cove. To get there, you can walk the 1 1/2 miles from the Seasaw...down Lambert's Cove Rd to the entrance, down a shaded and sandy path, up and over the dunes to the most peaceful setting for families. Not at all crowded as the public beaches, and FAR prettier. There is a brook that spills out to the sea to the right of the trail as you cross over the dune about 300 yards down. It's perfect for young and old. The water is typically warmer than the ocean, especially in June and early July. Children love to dam up the brook and create ''pools''. Every season the brook changes directions, sometimes hugging the dunes a bit and most often spilling directly out to sea. And....if you liike sunsets, you can get the BEST ones on Lambert's Cove beach. Consider taking bug spray and a blanket, and a bottle of wine so you can gaze at the slowly setting sun before it sizzles into the sea!