| there's a heated pool by the waterfront. with a main house dating back to the 1700s, this venerable harborside retreat comprised of 7 buildings on martha's vineyard is less than 5 minutes' walk from downtown's shops and restaurants. parking is free. pared-back rooms and suites have tvs with cable channels, minifridges and free wi-fi. some feature private balconies overlooking the harbor. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. an on-site salon and spa is available for a surcharge
T. F. Green Airport 2 hr 35
Wasque Point (41 min)
Paths go through a coastal area with grasslands & marshes, home to sandpipers, herons & butterflies. Nobska Lighthouse (1 hr 13)
1800s lighthouse & scenic point with views stretching from Woods Hole Harbor to Martha's Vineyard. Katama Beach/ South Beach (8 min)
Picturesque ocean beach popular for large waves as well as shellfishing & birdwatching. Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (18 min)
1800s religious campground noted for its colorful gingerbread cottages & central tabernacle. Mytoi Japanese Garden (34 min)
Serene park with a pond, walking trails, traditional Japanese structures & seasonal flowers. Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge (38 min)
Protected natural area, home to a grove of red cedars, with 14 mi. of sand trails & beach access. Flying Horses Carousel (16 min)
Working antique carousel from Coney Island NY with detailed, stationary horses & iconic brass rings. Inkwell Beach (14 min)
Narrow, sandy strip of public beach with a lifeguard, jetty & views of the ferry terminal. Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary (11 min) Morning Glory Farm (5 min) Lighthouse Beach (13 min)
Scenic oceanfront area featuring a sandy beach, lighthouse & open space for gathering/picnicking. Martha's Vineyard Museum (18 min)
Historic buildings with exhibits on island history & culture from pre-Colonial to modern times. Edgartown Harbor Light (13 min)
Lighthouse, harbor, and art Joseph Sylvia State Beach (9 min)
This 2-mi. stretch of sandy beach & shallow water was a main shooting location in the film Jaws. Cape Poge Lighthouse (53 min) | 
