Oak Bluffs/East Chop Modern Retreat w/ Detached Studio!
Oak Bluffs - East Chop Vacation Rental - ID 39616

I was raised with a love of special communities nestled against the sea. Born in Rio de Janeiro to parents who enjoyed Ipanema's rich beach culture, I was brought up in New England with a love for our own charming port towns. My partner is from the beautiful island nation of the Philippines. For over twenty years, we have rented our family homes -- in the U.S. and in Rio -- to vacationers (and sometimes to lingerers) who share our love of vibrant seaside communities that offer more than just beaches and umbrella drinks.

What is special about this property?
From the moment we saw this house, we knew we had found our place on Martha's Vineyard! A house with style and a point of view: modern lines, an open floor plan and cathedral ceilings designed to let in the island light. Clad in the traditional cedar shingles and clapboarding of the island, this eye-catching gem could be considered ''modern Martha's Vineyard.''

The house's design celebrates its natural surroundings with lots of windows, bedroom access to the outside, and even a main bedroom balcony with its own outdoor shower: It invites you out to explore the island, or simply to slow down and soak up some sun with a book on the deck. The detached studio bedroom/bathroom -- the original structure -- is perfect for a couple seeking privacy, or a place for the kids to have their own bedroom clubhouse while the adults relax in the main house.

We're set back from New York Avenue -- which provides easy access to Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven shopping and ferries -- in serene East Chop. We're just minutes from downtown Oak Bluffs downtown, restaurants and galleries, shops and beaches. Our neighbors are a mix of seasonal renters and year-rounders. Generations of families have spent their summers here, enjoying the island pace and the safety and serenity of Martha's Vineyard.


What is special about your town?
Oak Bluffs, or "OB" as the locals call it, is one of Martha's Vineyard's busiest and most bustling towns. OB offers something for everyone, and during the summer months, everyone wants to be here.

Oak Bluffs boasts miles of public beaches, ponds, several accessible parks, bike paths, a busy seasonal waterfront and downtown district, a golf course, expansive hiking trails, rich arts and cultural offerings, and more.

Oak Bluffs' history is immersed in African American history, as the town has long been a safe haven and summer sanctuary for the Black community. Visitors can take the African-American Heritage Trail Walking Tour which is made up of 30 sites where descriptive plaques have been placed in dedication of the formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the island.

Oak Bluffs has long provided inspiration to artists and writers from all walks of life. Browse the galleries of Circuit Avenue and Dukes County Avenue, as well as visit the Oak Bluffs Open Market every Sunday in the summer months. OB is also home to the year-round Featherstone Center for the Arts, which offers gallery exhibits, art classes, and special events in the summer including outdoor concerts. The MV film festival is a summertime delight with drive-in screenings.

The bike ride from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown (and beyond, to South Beach!) along Seaview Ave and Beach Road offers spectacular views of the ocean on one side and Sengekontacket Pond on the other.