Wooded Haven, Martha's Vineyard Oasis
Oak Bluffs Vacation Rental - ID 21977

Wooden Haven cottage is centrally located off New York Avenue, in Oak Bluffs and within walking distance to Our Market (about 1 mike) and on the bus line. The cottage is fully stocked with items from toilet paper to ziplock bags. Beds were extremely comfortable with clean crisp bed linens and fluffy soft bath towels, along with extra pillows, blankets and beach towels. Please bring your own beach chairs and beach blankets. The pictures provided in this listing are very accurate and descriptive of this super cute cottage. Super plus factor was the ability of having our 2 dogs with us. Thank you Julia and Joe for a delightful stay in your adorable comfortable cottage. We would love to come back again. Please be advised that this home does come with a few spiders, however they are harmless and spider repellent is provided for your use. There is also a cute rabbit in the back yard .

Stay of two weeks just as good (better than!) last year's stay of 2021.

(Renter since 2017)
September 2021: House looks great! Spotless and no spiders! Love this house. Thanks
We've always come this time of year since being a working adult. Plus, pups can go to beach then. Been coming [to the Vineyard] since the womb!

Great location and great house!
Amy, with 3 other adults.
Rented through another service

Hi Julia,
Thank you for everything. We enjoyed our stay very much and your home was great. It was perfect for the three of us. We were close enough to downtown Oak Bluffs to enjoy all that it had to offer and within close distance to public transportation to travel to the other areas of the island. My boys and I loved our bike rides to the coastline too! We can't wait to return! Thanks again for everything!

The reviews of this home were misleading and inaccurate. I entered the home and was greeted by a mildew odor. As I walked through from the sliding glass entry doors, to my immediate left, on the table in front of the bongos was a water pitcher containing dried, dead flowers with some leaves that had fallen on the table. I proceeded toward the kitchen and on the dining table was a small bud vase of the similar dried, dead flowers. Please note, they were not decorative. I cleaned up the flowers, and then wiped the table surface. It was then that I realized that the house had not been thoroughly cleaned, as the table surfaces throughout the house were dusty and cobwebs were ubiquitous.

The lighting was very poor, as EACH recessed light was empty of bulbs and electrical connections, with the only lighting coming from desk lamps and two lamps on top of unmatching end tables, one of which contained a blown out light bulb.

The bathroom fabric shower curtain lacked a liner; the bath mat was an indoor/outdoor door rug. The door was an unfinished, externally mounted board held closed by a magnet. The house could have used a fresh coat of paint, consistent soft furnishings (decorative pillows, lamps, accessories) and a way of pulling together the disjointed furniture

I have stayed in several similarly sized homes on the island at the same price point. I have never stayed in a home in such condition. This is a home that should either be freshened up, or taken off of the rental market and used solely for family enjoyment. There is far too much for a renter to overlook.

Great place with a lovely back deck, conveniently located an extremely short walk to the bus that travels between Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs. Would definitely stay there again.

This cottage was surprisingly bright and roomy inside. Lovely open floor plan with high ceilings, sky lights and casual, cheery decor make it a wonderful getaway. It was clean, well stocked, and the AC kept it comfortable at all times. Also in a convenient location. Easy bike ride or walk to beach & Oak Bluffs, and also easy to drive to other parts of the island. I had not been to the Vineyard in many years and was glad at how easy it was to really explore the island. We also really enjoyed the yard and sipping wine on the back deck. All in all a wonderful stay!

Julia was very clear on what I could expect and it was the perfect weekend getaway! Quiet street, easy walk to beach for collecting stones and shells, and a short walk to Oak Bluffs after arriving on the ferry. The house has everything you need, including air conditioning, kitchen, linens, several sleeping areas, and an outdoor shower that feels like you're in a carousel when the light flickers due to a shower curtain with horses. It was charming, clean, and airy with a lot of open space. Also, there was a "secret" patch of four-leaf clovers that yielded spectacular results!

We almost don't want to write a review, since the place books up pretty quickly, but we have to say we have a great time here every year. This is where we go for our vacation.

The house is a perfect distance from town and I took an easy jog there each morning. Also very close drive to great beaches and Vineyard Haven -- go to Sandy's Fish Shack!

The owners have put in new items each year, but the place is comfortable for kicking back and relaxing. Everything is well taken care of. Last year the fold-out futon was upgraded so my kids each had a real bed instead of sharing!

Outdoor shower was perfect, and the space very cozy. Would certainly go back.

Wonderful location, super cute, comfy house! Great beds, nice kitchen, living room. Outdoor area was lovely. Loved it!!!

This is a great place that has all the basics you need for a very affordable rate on Martha's Vineyard. Its East Chop location in Oak Bluffs has you a 5-10 minute walk to downtown. The laundromat is right in town so you don't have to go very far to do laundry.

The home is conveniently located on the bus route to get you wherever you would like to go on the island. It is tucked back off of the main road and is nice and private. Back deck is perfect for grilling or sitting out and enjoying a meal. Outdoor shower is very convenient as well. You could easily sleep a family of 6 in this place. House comes w everything you need for the week or a month! Perfect for people or families on a budget trying to see the island. The caretaker is right around the corner if you need anything. Great place and would recommend this to my family and friends.

Once again, we went to Wooded Haven and had a great time! The girls are teenagers now, and could get into town by themselves to play at the arcade or go to the beach. Good privacy inside the house means we feel like we are out in the woods, with all the trees and greenery around. The owner put in some really comfy new furniture, and our friends brought their dog one night, which is ok with the owner.

Very clean and good amenities. We love the linens and towels. The sheets and pillowcases are fresh and 100% cotton, and the towels are fluffy.

I was so pleased with my stay at Julia's little house. The neighborhood is quiet, and I appreciated the fact that I could bring my dogs! The house has everything you could need for cooking, and Julia provides nice linens and towels. In addition the decor was tasteful and not overly campy, like you often find in vacation homes. I look forward to renting this place again next year!

The location was incredible. Everything that the other reviewers stated. Really couldn't have asked for a better place with ONE major exception. The ants of several varieties were everywhere. We were informed that there was a small problem but that was a gross understatement. Having grown up in the country, ants, skunks, raccoons are not new or surprising. This was a full on infestation that needs to be addressed. It's negligent for any homeowner not to.

This is an awesome place! Quaint but open for a small group! We enjoy it and look forward to returning again next year and many years to come! The location offers peace and quiet enjoyment! Also, it has a wonderful outdoor private shower on the side of the house/loft which allows you to hear the Vineyard Sound of relaxation while taking in the fresh air! The brand new furnishings inside are comforting to just relax after a nice day at the beach or bike ride!

The home is centrally located to Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven for all shopping needs. It's easy to find upon arrival from both Steamship Authority Ferry locations! I would highly recommend this place for a small family or group! Until next year, thank you to Julia for another unforgettable experience of having my family and I as guest in your wonderful cottage on the island!!!!

I stayed at this cottage twice: in 2012 with my girlfriend and two children (ages 7 and 10), and then again 2013 with just my girlfriend. The house is spacious: the kids each had a queen-sized bed (one on the sofa, the other on an air mattress). The quiet is surprising, even though the place is close to the road that connects Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. We walked the kids everywhere. The loft has a low ceiling but the platform bed is very comfortable. The AC works great. Lots of updates between this year and last. Julia and Joe helped us out quite a bit - very friendly! Bottom line, I had privacy, steak, and wifi - it was a great vacation spot!

We enjoyed the peaceful, quiet area. Sitting on the porch in the back was great, and the outdoor shower was very comfortable, too. The house is open and spacious. Located near the main road, it was a nice walk into town. There was a great spot to watch the sunset just down the road, on the water where boats go in and out of Vineyard Haven Harbor. The house was very comfortable and we were able to cook lobsters and other meals in the house. I’m looking forward to visiting this house again.