House in West Tisbury, MA
Reasons to book
About this house rental
Beach Access & Outdoor Living
As a guest in West Tisbury, you’ll have access to two of the island’s most spectacular beaches:
-Lambert’s Cove Beach: A secluded, scenic gem on the Vineyard Sound, accessible only to residents and renters with a pass. Perfect for swimming and sunset picnics.
-Long Point Wildlife Refuge: A stunning expanse of south-facing Atlantic beachfront for bodysurfing, and freshwater ponds for the little ones.
For those who love to explore, the islands’s expansive bike path system is accessible right from the property without ever having to cross a main street.
The Spirit of West Tisbury
West Tisbury remains the heart of the island’s rural, historic character. During your stay, you can:
-Visit the iconic Alleys General Store and the neighboring sandwich shop.
-Explore the Farmer’s Market at Grange Hall or thew local artisan fairs and galleries.
-Hike the serene trails at Polly Hill Arboretum, or Cedar Tree Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.
While the house offers a quiet, “up-island” escape, it is just 8 minutes to the Vineyard Haven ferry. And the rest of Martha’s Vineyard is completely accessible via car or the convenient VTA bus system.
IMPORTANT: June 27-Aug 29th has a 7 night minimum stay renting Saturday to Saturday.
FERRY RESERVATIONS:
- Guests are responsible for securing their own ferry reservations.
- Steamship Authority is the main ferry https://www.steamshipauthority.com/
- Vehicle reservations open seasonally and book fast
- Standby and waitlists exist but aren't guaranteed
- Foot passenger tickets easy to obtain
- Public buses cover the whole island
- Bikes, mopeds, Uber/taxis are widely used
- Towns, beaches, and grocery stores are accessible
For summer 2026 travel, expect average daily car rental rates around roughly:
• $60–$120/day for typical cars and small SUVs
• $110–$180+/day for larger vehicles
