Our favorite stays on the island! Marth a’s Vineyard has a reputation for its beautiful beaches. Traditional New England architecture, and being a summer vacation destination for the rich and powerful. The island is known for being a vacation destination for ex-presidents, as well as being the filming location for Jaws over 40 years ago. You would be forgiven for assuming that Martha’s Vineyard is a destination too expensive for those of us that travel without the means of the wealthy. But you would be wrong.
The secret to Martha’s Vineyard is that it has quite a few hotels. Campgrounds, and hostels that provide reasonable budget accommodations. There are two tricks for getting these deals: book early, 6-12 months in advance, and book during shoulder-season, which are the months just before and after summer
Our favorite stays on the island!
Martha’s Vineyard has a reputation for its beautiful beaches. Traditional New England architecture, and for being a summer vacation destination for the rich and powerful. The island is known for being a vacation destination for ex-presidents. As well as being the filming location for Jaws over 40 years ago. You would be forgiven for assuming that Martha’s Vineyard is a destination too expensive for those of us that travel without the means of the wealthy. But you would be wrong.
The secret to Martha’s Vineyard is that it has quite a few hotels, campgrounds, and hostels that provide reasonable budget accommodations. There are two tricks for getting these deals: book early. 6-12 months in advance, and book during shoulder-season, which are the months just before and after summer
$$ – Under $200/night
Edgartown – Ashley Inn ashleyinn.net 1860 Whaling Captain’s home is open year round and is an easy stroll to the town center, beaches and attractions. A charming stay for couples, friends and families. Rates as low as $125/night in the off-season.
Edgartown – The Edgar Hotel edgarhotelmv.com Open year-round and recently renovated with all the modern comforts you need, a relaxed Island atmosphere you’d expect and a popular on-site bar and restaurant. Rates as low as $153/night.
Oak Bluffs – The Narragansett House narragansetthouse.com This 13 room property is located in the heart if the town center, steps from food, beaches, shopping and fun. Rates from $144/night.
Our favorite stays on the island!
Martha’s Vineyard has a reputation for its beautiful beaches, traditional New England architecture, and for being a summer vacation destination for the rich and powerful. The island is known for being a vacation destination for ex-presidents, as well as being the filming location for Jaws over 40 years ago. You would be forgiven for assuming that Martha’s Vineyard is a destination too expensive for those of us that travel without the means of the wealthy. But you would be wrong.
The secret to Martha’s Vineyard is that it has quite a few hotels, campgrounds, and hostels that provide reasonable budget accommodations. There are two tricks for getting these deals: book early, 6-12 months in advance, and book during shoulder-season, which are the months just before and after summer.
We’ve assembled a list of our favorite options of stays on the island.
$ – Under $100/night
Tisbury – Martha’s Vineyard Family Campground campmv.com Open May – October With several cottages, also offers space for tents and RVs. Clean, very safe, family friendly campground. Expect to pay $54-60 per campground per night.
West Tisbury – Hosteling International Martha’s Vineyard capecodhostels Open April – October Private and dorm rooms available, Families and non-members welcome. Rates range from $40-150 per night.
Oak Bluffs – The Madison Inn madisoninnmv.com Open May – October, this 14 room property is located in the heart of the town center, close to all the fun, the beaches and the food! Rates as low as $79.
$$ – Under $200/night
Edgartown – Ashley Inn ashleyinn.net 1860 Whaling Captain’s home is open year round and is an easy stroll to the town center, beaches and attractions. A charming stay for couples, friends and families. Rates as low as $125/night in the off-season.
Edgartown – The Edgar Hotel edgarhotelmv.com Open year-round and recently renovated with all the modern comforts you need, a relaxed Island atmosphere you’d expect and a popular on-site bar and restaurant. Rates as low as $153/night.
Oak Bluffs – The Narragansett House narragansetthouse.com This 13 room property is located in the heart if the town center, steps from food, beaches, shopping and fun. Rates from $144/night.
Tisbury – Vineyard Harbor Motel vineyardharbormotel.us Open year-round and located on the harbor, each of the 40 rooms is an efficiency unit. Rates from $159/night.
Tisbury- The Driftwood of Martha’s Vineyard thedriftwoodmv.com Year-round B&B with farm-to-table options, quiet area close to town center. Rates from $150 during off-season and $300 during peak.
Tisbury – Look Inn lookinnmv.Comfortable old farmhouse located in historic district close to shops, restaurants and beaches. Rates from $175-200 per night.
$$$ – Over $200/night
Aquinnah – The Duck Inn duckinnonmv.com Cozy, year-round, 5-room property is perfect for a true getaway. Located in the western most side of the Island, visitors will enjoy amazing views, an easy walk to the beach, fireplaces, and divine hospitality. The Duck Inn is pet friendly, but contact them for specifics. Rates are as low as $145 but go up to $335/per night.
Edgartown – The Edgartown Commons edgartowncommon Located steps from downtown this budget-friendly property has 34 units are apartments (studios, one and two bedrooms) with kitchens, to make it easy for an extra long getaway. Open May – October. Rates from $215/night.
Tisbury – The 1720 House 1720house.com Open year-round this 6-room was named one of Yankee Magazine’s best small New England Inns. Steps from the beach and town center. Rates from $150 in the off-season and $250 in peak.
Oak Bluffs – The Pequot Hotel pequothotel.com Open May – October A Charming small hotel is one block top beaches and a short stroll to sh
