| If you are visiting Martha's Vineyard, and are looking | | | | Oak Bluffs will be more than one far from the water |
| for lodging, you may want to consider a Martha's | | | | and stores in Edgartown. |
| Vineyard rental. There are many towns on the | | | | To help you decide, many rental owners have |
| Vineyard and you have choices for rentals in various | | | | comments from previous guests. You'll be able to |
| locations and price ranges. | | | | review these on the rental website. Of course, you |
| Consider where you will be spending most of your | | | | can also request to speak to previous guests by |
| time while on Martha's Vineyard. The Vineyard is | | | | asking the rental owner for a few phone numbers. |
| bigger than many folks realize and renting a house in | | | | Other than location, other factors you will want to |
| Chilmark may seem great, because the price might | | | | consider include: number of beds and baths, is there a |
| be lower, but, it's further away from the activities in | | | | deck and a grill, is there an outside shower, does the |
| the main towns of Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and | | | | owner require a cleaning fee, does the owner allow |
| Edgartown. | | | | smoking, does the owner have a policy about |
| So, keep in mind, Chilmark, Aquinnah, Menemsha and | | | | number of visitors and guests, is there air |
| parts of Tisbury, are further away from the | | | | conditioning, is there a level yard for yard games? |
| "primary" attractions on Martha's Vineyard. I say | | | | Another very important item to consider is ferry |
| "primary" in quotes because you might be looking to | | | | boat tickets. You will likely be bringing your car if you |
| get away from the hustle and bustle and activities | | | | plan to rent a house on Martha's Vineyard. You WILL |
| and might be specifically looking for a quieter, more | | | | need tickets on the Steamship Authority for your car |
| serene setting. In that case, the towns "up island" will | | | | and these reservations book quickly and early. Some |
| be perfect for you. | | | | rental owners have vouchers for the ferry. But, you |
| If you are looking to enjoy the more traditional | | | | need to make sure you coordinate the schedule of |
| attractions on the Vineyard, you will want to be close | | | | your rental and reservations for your car on the |
| to Oak Bluffs, Edgartown or Vineyard Haven. These | | | | ferry! |
| towns have popular small shops, restaurants, | | | | Martha's Vineyard is a special place and renting a |
| beaches, bike rentals, and more. | | | | house for a week or so is a great way to enjoy |
| Generally, prices in Edgartown will be more expensive | | | | spending time there. We hope these tips have been |
| than Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. But, it all | | | | helpful if you are planning a Martha's Vineyard |
| depends upon the number of bedrooms, and other | | | | vacation. |
| amenities the house has. A house near the water in | | | | |