Title: Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=39041319&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. ## Photo gallery for Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. ![Terrace/patio - Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. (oak bluffs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041400/39041319/d4bfed7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. (oak bluffs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041400/39041319/f7fa46e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. (oak bluffs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041400/39041319/f7cae416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. (oak bluffs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041400/39041319/fae39322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. (oak bluffs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041400/39041319/f1ec4ee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the historic district, this 1866 Pratt house boasts a water view across from Inkwell Beach. From its large porch, you can see down the coast to Edgartown on a clear day. The property is steps from beach activities like kite flying and picnics in the park, as well as nearby shopping and dining options. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. This is an original Pratt house built in 1866 by the famed architect Pratt for whom the Pratt Institute in New York was named. It is located in the historic district across from a large park in which baseball, golf practice, kite flying, bike riding, picnics and even, on at least one occasion, horseback riding was practiced. The house has a water view which includes and is across the street and only steps from the famous Inkwell Beach. On a clear day, as most are in this location, you can see from the large porch, the beaches and down the coast all the way to Edgartown. It is also just a short 3 block walk to town and its many shops, family concerts, restaurants, festivals, art galleries, antique shops, the carousel, the arcade, as well as to the Oak Bluffs ferry. It is a shorter walk to the basketball and tennis courts. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94330000/94330000/94329970/47a5884a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### East Falmouth Family Gem w/ Private Beach Access East Falmouth - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=94329970&PinnedHotelID=94329970&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112900000/112899500/112899407/715b34af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom w/loft.New Construction home with AC,WiFi. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number C0174772210 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Oak Bluffs, this vacation home is near the beach. Flying Horses Carousel and Polly Hill Arboretum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Circuit Avenue and Main Street. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Oak Bluffs travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oak-Bluffs.dx140231) [View more Vacation homes in Oak Bluffs](https://www.expedia.ca/Oak-Bluffs-Private-Vacation-Homes.d140231-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.45199%2C-70.55403&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H1zNew3cGtnr4k3V8jxZ7w0bRvA=) oak bluffs, MA ### What's nearby - ![Inkwell beach in oak bluffs on martha's vineyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172306/c1320ba4-8e7a-4a32-9247-5a588ac22d8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Inkwell Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![Oak Bluffs skyline, well-preserved landmark houses, and dramatic winter sunset cloudscape over the Ocean Park on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172297/170e655a-18f5-4357-8f16-e03886a43465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ocean Park 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Oak Bluffs Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562507062/31157d33-1d5f-4d71-8f09-f88628a128e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oak Bluffs Harbor 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![After five+ months of cold weather, occasional snowstorms and chilly rains, New England acquires an enviable summer spirit. The turquoise, blue waves, though mildly cool in the month of June, shimmer under the watchful eye of the powerful sun. Alternating between dips in the water and lazy siestas on the sand, we thanked our lucky stars for deciding to book a stay at Martha’s Vineyard months in advance, which just happened to coincide with a spectacularly breezy and warm weekend. Have you been blessed with good weather during your travels? #BVSBlue ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/140231/c2afe9cb-8907-432a-98f7-038323ba90e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oak Bluffs Town Beach 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Circuit Avenue 6 min walk \- 0.6 km ### Getting around - Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - Lookout Tavern 10 min walk - The Barn Bowl & Bistro 8 min walk - Offshore Ale Co. 7 min walk - Nomans 19 min walk - Nancy's 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach.? ### What time is check-out at Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach.? ### Where is Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy W. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, Location, Location The best part of this property is the location. It is steps to Inkwell Beach, next to the park, and an easy walk to town. ##### Nancy W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vicky s. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in Oak Bluffs The home is perfectly located. morning coffee on the porch watching the wave crash on ink well beach. Evenings preparing meals in the well appointed kitchen or outdoor grill. Games for the kids. Location… Location… Location. The teens were able to walk to and from Circuit Ave and the basketball ball court with ease. Bedrooms comfortable (air conditioned )… beach chairs.. A great property=a fabulous vacation. ##### vicky s. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location, great porch and the owner was excellent to work with. We thoroughly enjoyed it! We had a wonderful vacation at this property. Beautiful ocean views from the porch and that is where we spent most of our time relaxing! Steps to Inkwell Beach and a short walk to town. Nice and quiet for sleeping as well. We will be back! ##### Amy S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy L. Aug 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage Experience This house provides the old times MV cottage experience. A stones throw from town and the beach. Immediate access to the bike path and OB ferry, this place is really convenient. Loved it. ##### Timothy L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly M. Aug 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Oak Bluffs Vacation Rental! We loved our stay at the Pratt House! The location is outstanding- right across from a park and the beach. I loved people watching from the porch every night. We walked to Circuit Ave often and hardly needed our rental car. Greg was an outstanding host- from beginning to end. He was very patient and checked in with us regularly. ##### Kimberly M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Indira W. Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely, historic home to stay in for a Martha's Vineyard holiday. We had a lovely time spending the week at the Pratt House. The pictures don't do it justice. The house is very quaint and pleasant inside. The pictures make it look dark, but it's not. The house is in a great location, just a short walk to town and a very short walk to the Inkwell beach. The Polar Bears congregate in the water at the end of the street. (A must do, by the way!!) The Pratt House is an older home so be aware that it does not have air conditioning. But the house fans help and it does cool down at night. We spent a lot of time on the porch catching the breeze from the ocean and people watching. Greg was a great host. An all around lovely experience. Can't wait to make my way back to Martha's Vineyard next year. ##### Indira W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Location We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pratt House. The location could not be beat! And the photos online do not do it justice - it's much brighter and has great spaces that are hard to tell online. As you would expect from an 1866 home, there are some quirks, like really small bathrooms, but they are forgotten as you're sipping your drink on the porch looking at the ocean. There were a couple hot days where we missed having AC, but the house fans helped kept it cool enough to sleep. There is a great breeze coming off the ocean that helps. Overall the 5 bedrooms were spacious and functional for our group. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth S. Aug 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### calming vacation Wonderful home, fabulous porch and view! Outside shower was the best ever! Would highly recommend it to others. ##### Beth S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry M. Aug 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great house. Plenty of room. Ideal location. ##### Barry M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel S. Aug 7, 2018 #### Walk to the beach, walk to town I just loved this home. We picked it up last minute while at a Red Sox game. Having lived on the Vineyard for ten years, I wanted to try something in OB. This house was just a short walk to all the restaurants. We rolled our luggage easily from the ferry to the house. The beach is across the street and it was simply awesome to walk across the street and take a dip without having to pack the car, towels, food, etc. The best part of the home is the front porch. Very comfortable and very cool. ZERO bugs because of the constant ocean breeze. I was initially concerned with the limited bathrooms (2) in this house but as it turned out, we all used the very spacious outdoor shower which was a lot more enjoyable than any indoor shower. If you are looking for immediate walking access to the beach and the restaurants, this house is a must. Built in the 1800's it had a very comfortable feel to it. NO AC but we didn't need it being right next to the ocean, even during a hot week of July. I still miss that huge porch. Lots of people watching and it is covered from the sun all day. ##### Daniel S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley W. Sep 15, 2016 #### Great Location Beautiful Location. Great stay. Highly recommended. ##### Ashley W. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irma N. Aug 4, 2015 #### Great house for a family vacation The Pratt House is well maintained and displays the original character of the house with modern amenities. The location can't be beat because of the close proximity to the inkwell and Circuit avenue. Two things stand out that verify this is the right house to rent: 1) We did less driving than usual and 2) the kids never wanted to watch TV because of the great family discussion in the dining room and kitchen! The customer service was also outstanding. I highly recommend this house. ##### Irma N. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne R. Jul 26, 2015 #### Great house and location Great house with its original character and history. The upgrades in the kitchen along with each room ceiling fan, great furniture, cleanliness and terrific private outdoor shower made this house very comfortable. I think everyone in our group looked forward to that shower everyday. The kids fought for position in line even thought there were two other bathrooms! We enjoyed the back yard cooking on the grill and eating outside. We spent every night on the large front porch where there was a beautiful ocean breeze. We couldn't of asked for a better location since we had six to eight 12-17 year olds with us who walked to town every night and played football, Frisbee and corn hole across the street in the large park/field. The adults enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk to everything. The location allowed you to be close enough to walk but yet allowed just enough distance to bring quiet and peacefulness when returning to the house. Greg the owner was pleasant to work with and made sure our stay was carefree and comfortable. I would highly recommend this house for your next vacation! We hope to visit again. ##### Marianne R. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Autumn T. Nov 15, 2014 #### Classic cozy Cottage by the beach! I stayed at Greg's house with several family members (adults and children) this past summer for two weeks. It is a nicely maintained older Victorian cottage. It is as bright and airy as the pictures. Inside there are comfortable living spaces and ample sized bedrooms. Cable and wifi were included.The kitchen is very functional, with newer appliances. There is an outdoor shower which we used after the beach, but also as backup to the two indoor bathrooms. We barbecued in the back yard a few times and it was convenient to have this option. There is an inviting wraparound porch with a wonderful view of the water, ideal for relaxing on a warm day. We found the location great for our needs. The Inkwell beach is right across the street. The house is walking distance (about 5 minutes) from Oak Bluffs ferry, in-town Oak Bluffs (10 minutes) , and tennis and basketball courts (5 minutes) , all of which we took advantage of. There is also a large park right across from the house. Greg was pleasant to deal with, and left us a little welcoming gift. We would definitely rent here again. ##### Autumn T. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara H. Oct 12, 2014 #### Wonderful Beach Vacation Home! We rented this beautiful house for our favorite August week in the vineyard. We have stayed several places in Oak Bluffs, and wanted a place that was "beachy"--clean with character, required minimal driving for most things and was close to the water. This house met all the criteria. Greg, the owner was great and very responsive during the entire process. The house was exactly what I envisioned for a relaxing beach vacation! It is a beautiful older house, but has upgrades in the bathrooms and kitchen. The kitchen was well stocked with not only dishware, but spices, cooking tools and paper products. The decor is delightful and tasteful. We had 3 couples and 3 children aged 4-14\. The house is set up in a way that was comfortable for everyone. The bedrooms were large and airy, one with a lovely balcony from I drank my coffee and watched the Polar Bear Club in the mornings! We walked to town daily and the beach was across the street. When events occurred in the evenings- Illumination Night, fireworks on the beach- we only had to walk out the door and we were there. I could go on about the house.... we loved it. And Greg was a delight to work with. We spoke several times prior to arriving. On our way up, on a Sunday, Greg called to alert me to a problem with the water heater. The next day while we were at the beach, he had someone come and replace the entire thing. He made sure we were not inconvenienced in any way. We will definitely stay here on our returns. It was a true pleasure. ##### Sara H. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul D. Aug 15, 2014 #### Beautiful home - great location We loved staying at this beautiful home. It was right across from an open park where our kids could walk over and play ball, fly kits and run around. Another amazing feature that we enjoyed was the large front porch where we enjoyed watching the ocean, relaxing, reading and watching the children playing in the park right out front. We liked that we could easily walk to the Inkwell beach, come back and enjoy the awesome outdoor shower. We could also walk to Oak Bluffs center in minutes and ride our bikes to almost anywhere on the island. We have been blessed with the opportunity to stay on Martha’s Vineyard many times. The location of this house was by far the best one that we have ever stayed. ##### Paul D. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack J. May 17, 2014 #### Perfect Summer Place We got exactly what we wanted, a summer vacation in a real summer home - cool air from the ocean across the street, a lot of light, windows and doors. We invited family up during our stay and they were able to come and enjoy without worrying about bringing a car over. It is so close to everything, even walking distance from the ferry. This location can't be beat. The porch and the view are worth the price of admission. ##### Jack J. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anonymous .. May 17, 2014 #### Amazing View My annual relax at the beach was lovely as usual. The sea air and sounds made for the best sleep, also the beds were great. The best situated porch in Oak Bluffs made me LAZY in a good way! The house is very comfortable, charming, and the location is remarkable. I had my morning coffee on the quaint upstairs lookout porch and it was a postcard view. Can't wait til next year. ##### Anonymous ..