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Experience the tranquility of a secluded beach with gentle waves and breathtaking views.
Relax in this serene space with a large bed, bedside tables, and a comfortable chair by the window.
Situated in a lush environment, this traditional house offers a peaceful setting surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a picket fence.
Enjoy meals in this inviting dining area with a large table, ceiling fan, and views of the outdoors.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with an oven, stovetop, and large island with bar stools.

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen


Beautiful restored 130 year old Sea Captain's House on historic Music Street in the heart of West Tisbury. The home was lovingly restored to it's original splendor by the owners, keeping all the architectural details. The candlelight dining room is wonderfully cozy to entertain friends. A spacious screened-in porch allows al fresco dining, a quiet location to read the book you have been meaning to read for the last year but never had time. The bedrooms are bright and airy with shutters and ample closet space. The outdoor shower is great for when you return from the beach. There is a gas barbecue in the backyard and an area for outdoor dining. Ample parking. Sleeps 10.

Keywords: 150 year old Traditional Clapboard Sea Captain's House, West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, Cape and Islands, rental home, rental house, the Vineyard,

Property manager

Bob Gothard

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Lead waiver for children under six must be signed
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
Property Registration Number C0096822960

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Sea Captains House West Tisbury
Historic Sea Captains House
Historic Sea Captains West Tisbury
Historic Captains House West Tisbury Vineyard Haven
Historic Captains House West Tisbury Private vacation home
Historic Sea Captains House in West Tisbury West Tisbury
Historic Sea Captains House in West Tisbury Vineyard Haven

About the area

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West Tisbury, MA

What's nearby

  • Granary Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lambert's Cove Beach - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Martha's Vineyard Museum - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Katama Beach - 18 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Inkwell Beach - 21 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitchen Porch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Dog Bakery Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Larsen's Fish Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scottish Bakehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen located?

Situated in Vineyard Haven, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Granary Gallery, Field Gallery, and Grange Hall. The Grey Barn and Farm and Polly Hill Arboretum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from the crowds

Lovely home in quiet up island area. Short drive to beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & convenient

The house is beautifully restored and well appointed. The screened in porch is a dream.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home in West Tisbury

We had a wonderful stay at Music Street. Bob was a gracious host. The house is amazing. It’s both historically charming and well appointed. We practically lived on the back porch, and access to the park across the street and Alley’s and 7a around the corner was extremely convenient. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn F., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful historic house, best for small groups

I stayed here with a group of 4 adults and we each had our own room, but the bathroom situation was unique. 1 had a half bath attached, one had full bath down the hall, and 2 were in conjoining rooms that had half bath+ basin tub and no shower. The master has a wonderfully firm foam mattress, but does not have an attached bath and is right next to the only true full bath. Every day, most opted for the outdoor shower instead. The historic nature of the house is beautiful, however the electronics (especially dishwasher and oven) are in desperate need of replacement. Overall a nice stay for out of season.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for Family

Beautiful historic home right in the village of West Tisbury; easy access to the bus station, historic general store, library, playground, and art gallery. We had a slight hiccup with the air conditioning units early on but the owner/property manager was great and it was fixed quickly. One bedroom did not have an AC unit which complicated our stay a bit (child’s room) and the cleaning crew showed up an hour early on the last day (9 AM although check out was 10 AM) and hung out in the back yard until we left at 9:45 AM. (That was a bit disappointing since our flight wasn’t until much later in the day and we wanted a relaxing morning before departing.) Minus that, it was a good property with gorgeous furnishings and a nice back yard. I would recommend staying there when the weather is a bit on the cooler side.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly 1st Vineyard Visit

Perfect peace in an exquisite home & location. If you seek the comfort of home on MV, you have found THE place. This Music Street home is filled with character & every comfort one could imagine - just as listed. A well appointed kitchen, comfy beds and multiple living/dining areas as well as a serene outdoor space one would be hard-pressed to not be enamored with. And do not miss the opportunity to use the outdoor shower as often as possible! Do bring your own beach items - chairs, towels & the like. Bob & Josh were spectacular hosts, attentive to every need & with provision of thoughtful suggestions. We enjoyed many area walks including Menemsha Hills Reservation & Nat’s Farm as well as the dining at State Road. Grey Barn was a lovely place for a number of pastries, cheeses & wonderful raw milk. This perfect location made it easy to enjoy the entire island. I am already planning a next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meara Z., West Newbury, MA

Beautiful home in the center of West Tisbury

This wonderful home in the center of West Tisbury was everything we were seeking this summer and more. The house is so spacious, we spent different times of the day in different rooms. The kitchen, with washer and dryer included, is a perfectly working kitchen to whip up any meal, and then enjoy it on the totally awesome screened in porch. As a family we spent most mornings and evenings sitting on this porch. A private back yard garden provided a place for us to play, and the outdoor shower was perfect when returning from the beach. Sitting in the center of West Tisbury we were a direct shot to all of our favorite destinations - Edgartown, South Beach and Menemsha. The street is walkable and bikeable, and the offerings of the various daily markets across the street made life even better. Alley's General Store and the bakery 7a behind us, as well as the library and art galleries, playground and an island bus stop and gas station, provided for everything we needed. The buzz of this local town was so fun to be a part of on a daily basis. Wonderful yoga studios are near by, as well as some relaxing drives to pick up some local honey, produce or totally delicious sandwiches and pizzas. The house was clean, airy, private and safe. It had all the amenities needed for daily life. The owner was 100% available at all times. We totally appreciated our month of July at this house. We would highly recommend this house for a lovely vacation of rest, relaxation, fun and adventure.

8/10 Good

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Island Location

We very much enjoyed our stay and had a very positive experience overall, especially the large screened porch became our go-to place to relax, enjoy evening cocktails and dinner. The house has plenty of comfortable space inside and out even for large groups. The only drawback was that the lighting on the porch is very minimal; indeed we temporarily moved one or two table lamps from the inside to the porch so that we could read and see our food :-) There are many board games and an endless supply of books. Our host even allowed us to take a few home and send back once we finish reading them. The kitchen is equipped well with pretty much everything one would expect . Contrary to the description there where no beach chairs and beach towels. Our host quickly remedied that by dropping a few off the day after we asked for them. However, there where a couple of things that didn't impress us. One thing especially we didn't expect: only one bathroom has a shower, and it is not very spacious due to it being inside a free standing bath tub. It was described correctly but we didn't notice and didn't think of asking before booking. The outside shower, however, is wonderful - and the weather was still warm enough for it to be used comfortably. The mattress of one of the queen beds clearly has seen better times. We found it uncomfortably soft and worn out in the center. Also note that the downstairs bedroom has no closet. We didn't use it but it's good to know especially when booking with a larger group.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Music Street Delight!

Wow -= what a wonderful time we had during this stay And this was our second time at this house - so we knew excatly what to expect, And it was even better!! This is such a wonderful and welcoming house - just so easy for our family. The location is terrific - especially with young children - the playground across the street, the wonderful library around the corner, a great place (7A) for breakfast food and perhaps my favorite place on the island - the Field Gallery!! Having stayed there before, it was so easy to settle in - but since we were there, there were many renovations/improvements- including the kitchen and master bath And the screened-in porch is fantastic - we all spent so much time there - meals, playing, perfect for rainy days, too!! But perhaps the icing on the cake is that the owners, Josh & Grace, were a pleasure to rent from - at every step of the way. They are so responsive, helpful and truly couldn't be better landlords. So I give this house and our stay an A+++
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andi W.

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Historic captains home

A beautiful house that is well located next to the Unitarian church and Alleys general store. The screened porch is epic and everything in the kitchen is updated and the beds were very comfortable. It absolutely has the feel of a historic house that has been lovingly maintained. Only comment might be to add more instructions/information in the welcome packet. Would definitely go again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic House in Great Location

Having grown up in classic old home, this property really appealed to me. The large, screened in porch overlooking a very nice lawn was also very appealing. Having spent years coming to the Vineyard, I also appreciated the convenient location and its accessibility to all points of interest on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily l., Hamilton Square

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Excellent rustic accommodations

We came to the island for a few family memorials, and hosted two post-event large-ish evening get-togethers at the beginning of our stay. The weather complied and the lovely and capacious screened porch, dining, and two living rooms enabled several small groups to congregate pretty well.. The house is outfitted for a party- with lovely and plentiful (non-plastic!) serving supplies, glassware, flatware etc. which was very happy-making. The art and unpretentious, yet elegant furnishings create a very homey, comforting environment. The kitchen was a pleasure for collaborative cooking - there we found everything we needed to cook great multiple daily meals for our group. Our only recommendations would be to 1) improve lighting (particularly in the waning summer, early fall, with the earlier darker evenings); and 2) provide more comfortable seating for 6-8 people in the communal living/dining spaces. It was impossible to play games, hang out comfort or read in the two sitting rooms in the evenings with the minimal lighting. Likewise, the full bath upstairs needs additional lighting-it would particularly make the room safer for older folks. That said, we made do quite nicely and loved our stay. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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Great West Tisbury location with lovely screened-in porch!

Our family (5 adults + 1 dog!) enjoyed our stay in this West Tisbury home. Great location -- close to Long Point and Lamberts' Cove beaches, as well as some great walking trails -- and we loved spending time on the large screened-in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

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Best of Both Worlds

Our second annual stay in this property that is just as listed & in our opinion, supremely located. While it’s difficult to want to leave the perfect screen porch, one can easily get anywhere on island from this hamlet. The kitchen is nicely stocked to cook in while there are many local eats nearby. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic home in West Tisbury

The Captain's house is a fabulous home. This is the second year we've stayed there and we have found that it suits our needs perfectly. The bedrooms are spacious, bedding comfortable and the ceiling fans and AC units (new from 1 year ago) will keep you cool on sweltering nights. The living room and sitting room are ideal spaces for reading or simply quiet contemplation. The kitchen is incredibly well equipped, we used it daily. The screened in porch is definitely the highlight of the home, a perfect place to have a meal or a drink, and enjoy time with others, day or night. Other upsides: the outdoor shower is great when coming home from a day at the beach, a stay in the home gives one access to Lambert's Cove Beach, and the West Tisbury Farmer's Market (Wed/Sat) is around the corner. We look forward to a return visit next summer!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical west tisbury

We loved this home, BOTH years we visited and cannot wait for the next. It is a lovely home with an enchanting garden, centrally situated to everywhere on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

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West Tisbury get away

We really enjoyed our stay here. We loved the beauty and associated quirky charm of this farmhouse. Even though it was June, we really lucked out with beautiful sunny weather. The big screened porch was a real hit for morning coffee and evening relaxation. We cooked almost every night, and had our meals both in the cozy dining room, as well as the porch. Saw my first firefly of the season on our last night! Host very responsive - with obvious new beach chairs and towels. Right around the corner from coffee place for those who had to work from home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sept in West Tisbury

Robert and Josh were exceptional in making our stay agreeable. We forget a vital pc cable and they developed a solution to allow us to work remotely. Above and beyond. Their property is centrally located to explore the Vineyard. Their screened porch was our home for the week. Simply marvelous. If you are a cyclist, the location is perfect. If you are a reader, they have an impressive library. The public library across the street is a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terence O.

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Great Family Spot

We had a great time during our stay. The house was great for a large group with young kids and close to store/library/playground in West Tisbury. We loved the charm of the house and the screened in porch, where we spent most of our family meals!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain's House_West Tisbury

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this beautiful West Tisbury home. It's an historic property, but has ample modern amenities. We cooked a lot, so the well stocked kitchen was marvelous. The outdoor shower made evening transitions after long days at the beach pleasurable and the large screened in porch is where we spent all of our evenings. It was a truly lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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The perfect island escape!

Incredible stay at a stunning historic home full of charm. We had an incredible stay and absolutely loved our time, especially our endless mornings and evenings on the magical screened in porch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fabulous Place to

We've been coming to the Vineyard for 40+ years and this house was fabulous! We've always stayed in Chilmark but wanted to be in West Tisbury because of the location, with an18 month old now in the family - and the Historic Captain's House was everything it was described as - and it fit the bill perfectly! Bob and Josh were wonderful hosts - very responsive and available if needed. The house is so comfortable, with many spaces to 'live in' and with such a beautiful aesthetic. The house is well equipped and a perfect location to go anywhere on the island. The screened-in porch is a wonderful place to be (as great as it looks in the pictures, as is the house!)..and we spent hours there, from morning until night - hanging out and dining, in all kinds of weather. The only negative was having to leave!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This is a beautiful property! We loved dining on the screened patio every day. The location is convenient to everywhere on the island. And the owners were extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carson Review

We loved our stay at the Historic Captains House West Tisbury! The house is beautiful, exactly as advertised in the photos in the listing. The screened-in porch was a perfect place to enjoy breakfast and coffee at the beginning of the day and a pre-dinner drink at the end. The location is great and makes it very easy to explore the island, via car or bike. But we also would have been happy to just hang in the house, porch, and yard the whole week! Bob was very helpful and responsive in the lead-up to our stay. And, once we arrived, Josh quickly answered and helped with any questions that we had. They are excellent and kind hosts. We hope to be able to return with friends and family in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie k.

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Vineyard Stay

Overall, a great experience at Bob’s place. The place was perfectly situated on the island and we travelled around easily to all the major sites. The place was very clean and hosts were readily available for questions. The back porch was nice in the evenings after a long day out. Our family had a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020