Martha’s Vineyard is synonymous with cedar-shake beach cottages, charming seaside shopping, and the Kennedys. This beautiful New England island is ideal for sunbathing the summer away while licking creamy ice cream cones. Visitors can hop on their old-fashioned bicycles to view Jackie Kennedy’s palatial island Camelot while in Martha’s Vineyard. They can pick up fresh seafood in Menemsha’s fishing village to engage in seafood boils or clambakes on white-sand shorelines. By reserving a coastal cottage, guests can search for New England’s famous predator, Jaws, while checking out sunbathing seals. For a place to stay along the beautiful Atlantic Coast, please check out our list of the best Airbnb vacation rentals on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Secluded yet comfy home surrounded by woodland (from USD 220)
Enjoy some family bonding moments in this three-bedroom residential home surrounded by woodland. Accommodating up to five people, this home promises a relaxing time throughout your vacation. There is a back deck and hammock in the wooded backyard where you can enjoy some morning coffee or tea. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, an oven, and a fridge for your cooking needs. There is a TV and some board games for you to enjoy with your family.
Being in a more rural part of the area with only three other houses nearby, the home is a bit secluded. If you plan to explore, the nearest beach, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, is a couple of miles away.
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the cottage itself was very clean comfortable and had all the amenities we needed and moreperfect for a martha’s vineyard get away the cabin is cozy but with plenty of space and natural lightamenities were provided for everything from doing laundry to entertainmentwe loved enjoying breakfast each morning on the deck and ending our beach day with the outdoor showerthe kitchen was very well stocked and we loved making dinner with a record playingCleanliness:
very clean very easy to get in touch with elainethe house was very clean and had everything we neededthe house was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing timehouse is cozy quiet and cleanhouse was very clean and well maintained highly recommend for anyone staying on martha’s vineyardHost:
the host was responsive and welcomingamazing host amazing housewonderful hosts gracious and friendlyelaine was a great host quickly responded to any issues we hadloved the outdoor shower and comfy beds highly recommend staying with elaine she was a lovely hostRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing place in amazing locationthe location is perfect for trail walking and close to many beacheslovely location in the woodslocation was great - secluded but still an easy drive to everythinga nice quiet area centrally located on the island
2. Cozy sun-filled home (from USD 199)
Start your adventures around the historic homes and beaches of Edgartown in this one-bedroom home. The sun-filled living room features a stone fireplace and a Steinway piano for your relaxation. There is also a private patio inside a large garden if you’re the type to greet the cold morning with a nice cup of coffee or tea. The bathroom boasts tile and wood flooring as well as a glass shower.
As for places you can visit, this home is only a short walk from Edgartown proper and the beaches. There are also bike paths that connect to the town for your leisure.
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rustic looking furniture but a room a/c that cooled the living room as wellcomfortable and generous seating in the living room and lots of light in the bedroomthis is a charming two room cottage on a quiet dirt roadit was warm while we were there and the air conditioner blows very cold so it was perfecti found the bedroom living room bathroom and outdoor patio to be very homey cozy and beyond comfortableCleanliness:
super clean cozy and comfortableallison's place itself is charming clean open and very comfortablethe space is tastefully decorated and spotlessly cleanallison was easily accessible by text and the place was impeccably cleanvery clean adorable conveniently located homeHost:
the owner was responsive and helpfulwhat a wonderful host and lovely placewonderful communicative hoststhe host was very responsive to all our questions while we were therethe host was very responsive throughout out booking through check-outRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectwonderful private location within easy biking distance of downtown edgartowna beautiful location and propertyexcellent spot and walking distance to everything you needgreat restaurants and convenience stores within walking distance
3. Comfy apartment in the heart of Vineyard Haven (from USD 175)
Let this one-bedroom apartment be your home in the beautiful community of Vineyard Haven. Welcoming up to two guests, this home boasts a wonderful mixture of comfort and convenience. It is furnished with comfy couches, a queen-sized bed, a microwave, and many more.
The real draw of this apartment is its location right in the heart of Vineyard Haven, which means you are only a short walk away from the community’s various restaurants, shops, and bookstores. You’re also only 15 minutes away from the beach.
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lots of light and the apt was super cleanlove the paris apartment feelher apartment has amazing light was extremely well cleaned and very thoughtfully put togetherthis apartment was the perfect place to experience all that martha's vineyard has to offerwonderful apartment equipped with everything we needed for a short getawayCleanliness:
amazingly bright and clean apartmentbeautiful place very clean and comfortableit is spotlessly cleanclean comfortable and a perfect stayit is very clean and easily accessibleHost:
great response from hostshe was a fabulous and knowledgeable hostgerda provided so many helpful suggestionsgerda was a great hostgerda was a wonderful host responding very quickly to any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
very comfortable apartment in a convenient locationrestaurants and stores in walking distance made it very easy to get aroundcharming stay in central area yet quiet streetgreat location in downtown vineyard havenit was also a great location right in town
4. Beautiful guest house with vaulted ceilings (from USD 314)
Located above the main home’s garage is this new guest house for two with an ornate snow-white, four-post bed. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom, East Coast retreat is nearby Menemsha Beach for viewing great white sharks. On chilly days, guests can read in their cotton armchairs while sipping velvety hot chocolate from Chilmark Chocolates. Guests can filet Menemsha’s fresh fish on butcher=block counters before frying it with scallops. After surfing Lucy Vincent’s cool Atlantic waves, guests can take a hot shower either in the outdoor shower or in their large glass shower. With fluctuating summer schedules, guests should book the ferry well in advance via the Vineyard Transit Authority.
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beautifully decorated very comfortable chairs and bed cute little kitchen areastephanie provided us with coffee cream and breakfast items to ease our transitionthere is an adorable kitchenette and a contemporary bathroomthere were thoughtful touches everywhere including a generous welcome gift and breakfast for both daysit's an adorable guest room over her garageCleanliness:
very clean as wellit was very clean and invitingthe house is beautiful sparkling clean and tastefully decoratedit is updated and cleanit's clean tidy and well thought outHost:
stephanie is an excellent hoststephanie was a great hoststephanie was so welcoming and kindstephanie is a great host and has always responded promptly to any questions or concernsstephanie was a fantastic host provided wonderful suggestions for usRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is absolutely beautifulthe location is private but very close to the best beaches and walking trailsthe location on mv was greatgreat location near the number of beaches and centrally located in chilmarkgreat location for a real mv vacation
5. Pet-friendly tiny house with sunny patio (from USD 185)
This secluded one-bedroom, one-bath tiny house is hidden away in Edgartown’s evergreens allowing for complete privacy. It is equipped with a sofa bed, table for two, and water closet with an eco-friendly composting toilet. Visitors can enjoy simmering showers daily before taking their breakfast on the sun-bathed patio. Guests can remove vanilla ice cream from the mini-fridge’s freezer to top fresh-out-of-the-oven apple pies. With a charcoal grill, visitors can share hickory-smothered barbecue chicken with their pet under the patio’s twinkling lights. After cycling to Edgartown’s lighthouse and Mad Martha’s for mud pie ice cream, visitors can roast hot dogs and corn over the fire pit’s flames.
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the tiny house is exactly as described and with the patio very comfortablewe especially loved the outdoor shower and patio + grill areathe kitchen came with everything we needed and the outside space was amazingadorable place with the best outdoor space super comfortable stay with everything we could have asked forthe bed was comfortable and the space had everything we neededCleanliness:
clean private and cozyeverything was super clean and the bed was really comfortablevery flexible and it was very cleanthe place was very clean and communication was always available which made everything that much easierit was spotless inside and met my simple needs perfectlyHost:
michelle and ty were excellent hoststhe hosts were so responsive and very hospitablety and michele were great hosts and very responsive to our questionsvery thiughtful hosts and comfortable spacety and michelle were great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is a nice bike ride into edgartown and nearby beachesgreat location for the bus to edgartown and vineyard havenan adorable little house in a useful location on the islandeasy to get to and from town using the bus if you don’t bring your carty’s place was cute and comfy and perfect for a couple get away
6. Lovely island haven with wrap-around veranda (from USD 1237)
Families of up to nine may find themselves satisfied with this spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom Martha’s Vineyard island haven. With a high chair, baby bath, safety gates, ramp, and bench shower, the home’s well-suited for children and mobility-challenged guests. Besides two granite bathrooms, there is an outdoor shower with a change room to reduce morning prep time. Visitors can socialize in the TV den or on the living room’s cotton furnishings while their laundry spins. While children play joyfully across the leaf-covered backyard, adults can rock away on the wrap-around veranda. With a fully-equipped kitchen, families can create frothy floats to be shared at the formal table with Backdoor Donuts’ fudge-drizzled donut sundaes.
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very clean and stylish homewe arrived and everything was freshly clean all supplies were there for the grillsher place is great very clean and has everything you needHost:
amy is a great host very organized and responds promptly to messagesamy was also very helpful since the beginning available at all times whenever i had any questionsamy is a great host very responsive and gave us very good details about the houseamy was super responsive and friendlyamy is very responsive and went above and beyond to accommodate our needsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and beautiful homebeautiful home walking distance to downtown oak bluffsgreat house great location walking distance to all you needamy’s place is in a perfect locationthis place is perfect for a relaxing getaway close to everything
7. Cosy cedar-shake coastal retreat (from USD 150)
With a single-bath and two roomy bedrooms, this caramel cedar-shake coastal retreat can accommodate up to four visitors. Vacationers can soak up the sun on the sundeck while watching kids pedal by on basket-fronted bicycles. While barbecuing juicy burgers on hot summer days, they can indulge in the fragrant perfume-breeze from the garden. When the autumn’s chilly winds take hold, guests can stay warm on smoke-grey sofas under the living room’s cathedral ceilings. After sunbathing on Sunset Beach’s umbrella-scattered shoreline, guests can rinse off the salt in the shower. As snow flurries fall, guests can cook hearty soups in the kitchen while children play with their toys in electric-heated bedrooms.
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it was adorable very comfortable and exceeded all expectationsit was very quiet inside the home and the a/c units kept everything nice and coolCleanliness:
very clean and beautiful homethe place was clean spacious and convenient to edgartownhome was very clean with lots of linens for useRead more reviewsHost:
the hosts were friendly and accommodatingmike and debbie were great hosts and were very attentive to anything we needed
8. Nautical-themed Atlantic seaboard sanctuary (from USD 411)
During their exploration of the Atlantic seaboard’s Martha’s Vineyard, guests can enjoy peace and quiet at this island sanctuary. With two nautical-themed bedrooms, a breezy loft, and a single bathroom, groups of eight can relish in island time year-round. During warmer months, guests can host an afternoon tea with bakery goodies and cucumber sandwiches on the patio. Teens can use the computer’s workspace to look up interesting activities while dinner is grilled out back. After putting their beach chairs down, guests can throw their laundry into the wash before rinsing off in the bathtub. While a seafood boil is steaming in the subway-tiled kitchen, visitors can read by the fireplace under vaulted ceilings.
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jim’s spring st cottage is comfortable and charmingtons of natural light in the living roomthe coffee corner at the kitchen has all you need to have the perfect cup of coffee/espresso/french press/cuban coffeequality furnishings and great kitchen and dining areathe kitchen is complete for cooking and was stocked with basics like oil and spicesCleanliness:
everything was clean and comfortablethe house was clean and nicely decoratedwe’d recommended it to anyone looking for a clean convenient and relaxing place to stayhouse was spotless and very comfortable- would highly recommendthere were thoughtful touches throughout and the space was clean spacious and had everything we neededHost:
wonderful home and fabulous hostjim was an amazing hostthe host was extremely gracious and welcominghost was very attentive and took care of anything that was neededjim is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is idealthe location was ideal and within walking distance to restaurants and shoppinggreat location a short walk to downtown and the busthe location is perfectthe location was fabulous a walk to everything
9. Comfy New England studio beside golf course (from USD 229)
Staying at this comfy studio in New England’s Islands allows guests access to a pool, tennis court, grill, and a golf course next door. With a comfy queen-sized bed and futon, up to four guests can enjoy island living throughout the year. During the summer, guests will appreciate the air-conditioning, cool wood floors, and the complex’s outdoor picnic area. Visitors can use their granite kitchen’s cupboards to store fresh seafood and produce before turning it into delectable dinners. Guests can enjoy soothing baths after yoga sessions with woolly alpacas or go on sea cliff hikes. They can also find themselves near Oak Bluff’s fairy-dusted Victoria Cottages in lavender, sky blue, and ruby red.
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this place was spotless the beds were very comfortable and so cleancute spot clean and comfyvery clean place close enough to shops and beachesRead more reviewsHost:
nice place and the people was very helpfulgreat facility small efficiency apartment friendly staff
10. Stylish salon with forested terrace (from USD 216)
Holiday-goers can experience coastal living at its finest by vacationing at this stylish one-bedroom, one-bath salon. With heating, wood floors, and air-conditioning, visitors can enjoy all four seasons comfortably. They can sit on the snow-white sofa or blue-checkered armchair while reading the paper with their coffee. They can whip up bacon, eggs, and fruity pancakes in the kitchen before cycling to nearby beaches for water activities. After returning from sailing adventures, guests can throw their salty laundry in the wash before grilling on the sundeck. In fall and winter, solo travellers or couples can take foam-filled baths before climbing into bed for watching a movie.
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wi-fi was perfect for our needscomfortable bed sofa less sothis is a lovely apartment above a garage with private parking entrance and small deckcable tv was nicewe rode our bikes exclusively to get around and felt comfortable locking them up beneath the deckCleanliness:
nice and cleangenerally clean modern decor and well equippedcute clean had everything that was neededit was a good value - very clean and new feeling and completely fine for usclean quiet and nice bright open kitchen sitting area to relaxHost:
owners did a nice jobthe hosts were great as wellsteve was a knowledgeable and helpful host to getting around edgartown which is hard with a carRead more reviewsLocation:
this is a cute place with great sunlight and a beachy feelgreat amazing beautiful place and awesome locationbright airy and spacious apartment 1 mile from edgartown near park n rideloved the apartment nice morning light and right on the bus linenicely situated studio apartment quiet and secluded close to any number of towns on the vineyard
11. Charming East Coast cottage with ocean views
After rolling suitcases up the ramp to their pewter cedar-shake cottage, guests will be delighted with phenomenal ocean views. During their peaceful Atlantic Coast retreat, up to two guests can use the tennis court or the gym. Following a vigorous workout, visitors can shower outdoors before spending a lazy afternoon on the covered porch. For the Fourth of July, they can grill steaks, garlic shrimp, and veggies. Before local residents’ fireworks illuminate the skies, guests can remove their fruit-covered, icebox cake from the freezer. During cooler months, guests will appreciate lounging on the sofa beside the fireplace before fixing dinner in the kitchen.
Chilmark, Massachusetts, United States
34.09 km (21.2 mi) from New Bedford Whaling MuseumSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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the ocean view in the living room is breathtakingRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the place was very clean and comfortable
12. Breezy island getaway
By reserving this breezy island getaway, up to eight guests can sunbathe on the deck while hummingbirds flutter in the gardens. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom, cedar-shake beach retreat has an open-concept design. During winters, visitors can play board games on charcoal sofas beside the fireplace as snowy confetti drifts past skylights overhead. After returning from the farmers’ market, families can delight in creating meals from scratch with farm-fresh ingredients in the kitchen. The crushed-shell driveway enables visitors to park up to three vehicles to view Lucy Vincent’s curious seals. On summer evening guests can enjoy steaming, starlight showers outdoors before retreating to their quarters for some shut-eye.
Chilmark, Massachusetts, United States
33.27 km (20.7 mi) from New Bedford Whaling MuseumAccommodates: 8
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perfectly set up for a group with some separation between bedroom wings and two full bathroomsCleanliness:
norah keeps it immaculate and we always feel welcomethe bedrooms and bathrooms are extremely clean and airythe house is unique and incredibly cleanHost:
norah was very responsive and a great hostnorah was helpful and very responsivenorah was incredibly responsive both before and during our stay in chilmarkRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location and very pleasant stayits also very close to the chilmark store one of the best pizza-delis on the island
13. Tranquil woodland oasis with boat landing
Located across rolling fields is this three-bedroom, single bathroom oasis hidden away in Martha’s Vineyard’s woodlands. The detached cedar-shake outbuilding features a double bed where teens or couples travelling with seniors can stay. For travellers with young families and seniors, it’s best for parents and children to share the main home’s bedroom and the living room’s beds. With the living room’s sage-green sofas and wood stove, visitors can find toasty nights entertaining in cooler months. There are two kayaks, pedal boats, a pond, and a huge yard for pets and families to use during their holiday. It may be challenging for parties of six since there’s one bathroom, however, the outdoor shower can make things easier during bath time.
44.53 km (27.7 mi) from New Bedford Whaling MuseumAccommodates: 6
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cleo was very responsive and helpful it was also extremely cleancleo is a great host and the place is spotlessly clean upon arrivalHost:
cleo was a wonderful host answered all of our questions prior and during our stay very quicklycleo was incredibly helpful and responsive and went out of her way to make our visit enjoyableRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful location for our family vacationthe location is perfectit's a nice secluded locationthis place is so so cool
Experience Camelot on Martha's Vineyard
While vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard, visitors can indulge in fresh seafood after sailing the Atlantic’s sapphire waves. They can experience dazzling Fourth of July fireworks celebrations over the Atlantic while eating apple pie. Children can ride past Oak Bluff’s whimsical, pixie-dusted Victorian cottages in plum, seafoam green, and lemonade yellow. By reserving a seaside cottage, tourists can discover Martha’s Vineyard’s coastal culture while whale watching, having beach picnics, and surfing its waves. This iconic island getaway leaves visitors hoping to spend many more summers enjoying lazy days on island time.
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