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Cozy custom home, serene setting. Private beach & pond access + use of 4 kayaks.

Family-friendly vacation home in Aquinnah

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aquinnah, MA
  • Place, Squibnocket Pond
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gay Head Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Inkwell Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    ‪172 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Aquinnah

Located within a mile (2 km) of Squibnocket Pond, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Long Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Squibnocket Pond - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gay Head Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Aquinnah Cliffs - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Martha's Vineyard Museum - 29 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Inkwell Beach - 34 min drive - 24.3 miles

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Menemsha Galley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chilmark Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Home Port Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Plum Inn & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aquinnah Shop - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy custom home, serene setting. Private beach & pond access + use of 4 kayaks.

Welcoming Hillside Cottage is a delightfully comfortable, custom-built, 3 bedroom family home in a quiet, private, country setting. This sun-drenched house has panoramic views of the surrounding area, as well as enticing glimpses of Menemsha & Squibnocket ponds and the ocean.

Enjoy a stroll to a shared private Menemsha Pond beach (5-7 minutes by foot) and a new and secluded Land Bank pond access spot or use your own key to a shared private beach on the south shore (5 minute drive & no Philbin town beach parking hassle or expense). Use of 4 kayaks (2 double & 2 singles) is included in the rental.

The open concept living area has a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen is ample, well-equipped and a pleasure to work in.

Two full bathrooms.

Three Bedrooms
•Upstairs Bedroom: The primary bedroom has its own full bath and private balcony with views. Sleeps 2.

•Lower Bedroom: Furnished with lovely antique Danish beds that can be set up as two twins or a queen, depending on your needs. Sleeps 2.

•Main-floor Bedroom: This space has a new queen bed and is conveniently located next to second bathroom. Sleeps 2.

•The living room has a sleeper sofa that can fold out into a bed for 2.

Ample storage throughout the house

Added features include: gas grill, a large screened porch with eating and lounging areas, a spacious upper deck with views, and a great outdoor shower.

Keywords: light & airy house; private (shared) access to ocean beach with a parking spot & walking access to Menemsha Pond beach; kayaks included in rental; water views; quiet & serenity.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
It helps a great deal if you can start one load of laundry, so that the cleaner has time to get everything ready for the next travelers.
The sliding door to the screen porch should be left unlocked.
Please be sure to leave Key Beach key and Resident's Parking Permit on the desk in the living room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not take bathroom towels to beach. Beach towels are provided for that purpose.
On departure, be sure to leave keys and Resident's Parking Permit on glass dish on the living room desk. The town charges $100 to replace Permit.
PLEASE open the damper in the fireplace if you ever make a fire in it. No other fires allowed anywhere on the property, inside or out.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Some toys. A couple of young kids' bikes.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number C0369251040

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Aquinnah within a short 19-minute walk of Squibnocket Pond. You'll also find Gay Head Lighthouse and Aquinnah Cliffs within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking and bicycle parking available.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Cozy custom home, serene setting. Private beach & pond access + use of 4 kayaks. a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Cozy custom home, serene setting. Private beach & pond access + use of 4 kayaks.?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard), which is 13 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional), which is around 25 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cozy custom home, serene setting. Private beach & pond access + use of 4 kayaks.?

Yes, every accommodation at Cozy custom home, serene setting. Private beach & pond access + use of 4 kayaks. comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.