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Up-Island Treehouse with Roofdeck and Waterviews

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Lunch for 3!
The living room is open and inviting...
...and has a vaulted ceiling.
The dining area -- bright, comfortable and has seating for 6.
There is an open floor plan on the living-level...

Overview of Up-Island Treehouse with Roofdeck and Waterviews

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 388 sq m

Explore the area

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Aquinnah, MA
  • Popular LocationGay Head Lighthouse5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAquinnah Cliffs5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMenemsha Beach20 min drive
  • AirportFalmouth, MA (FMH-Otis Air National Guard Base)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Cozy Bedroom

Master Bedroom Loft

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Up-Island Treehouse with Roofdeck and Waterviews

Welcome to our getaway. The Up-Island Treehouse offers an open, light-filled and breezy spot on the western tip of Martha's Vineyard. Here you can relax and unwind in comfort and take your time to enjoy waterviews, birdsong and the pleasure of lazing a day away in a hammock. With decks on three levels, the house affords our guests time apart and time together; time in the sun and time in the shade. Our treehouse, as its name implies, is hidden in the trees and situated on 2 acres with old stone walls and a stream on the property. Guests enjoy lunches and dinners on the main deck,; sunsets on the roofdeck; an open and inviting master bedroom with full ensuite bath and easy proximity to Aquinnah's beaches. The house has 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. The master loft boasts a Schifman queen and quality linens and the first level boasts a well-placed open air outdoor shower that our guests describe as special. The house is biking distance to all Gay Head beaches and includes permission to access Philbin Beach passes. Wifi is included.

During Covid, the house will be unoccupied for 2 days between renters. The house will be professionally cleaned before guests' arrival.

This house is featured in 'Unique Rentals' on the MassLive website.

Property manager

Dana An

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Water view
Barbecue grill
Family Room View
Ocean Views: Every Room - Walk to Ocean Beach, Dog Friendly
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (29 reviews)
Ocean Views: Every Room - Walk to Ocean Beach, Dog Friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Owner allergies. No pets permitted on premises.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is no smoking permitted on the premises.
Trash removal is old vineyard. Guest will remove all of their trash. The entire security deposit is forfeited if any bags of trash are left behind.
Bring lounge chair cushions inside if rain is expected. Max occupancy is 8 people. Max overnight is 3 unless prearranged. Events are not permitted.
Flush for septic (toilet paper only). Sorry, no pets allowed. No smoking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Aquinnah

Located in Aquinnah, this vacation home is near the beach. Waskosim's Rock Reservation and Island Cove Miniature Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Chilmark Chocolates and Menemsha Blues Charters. Fulling Mill Brook Preserve and Island Cove Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Aquinnah, MA

What's nearby

  • Gay Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive
  • Aquinnah Cliffs - 5 min drive
  • Menemsha Beach - 20 min drive
  • Lucy Vincent Beach - 20 min drive
  • Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 92 min drive

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Larsen's Fish Market - 17 min drive
  • Chilmark Tavern - 12 min drive
  • Menemsha Galley - 16 min drive
  • Home Port Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Outermost Inn - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Melrose,MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
Had a lovely up island retreat enjoying access to Philbin beach and Aquinnah! Highly recommend staying here if you’re coming to the vineyard with a vehicle!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

pam s.

Great
Loved the roof top deck and the location
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Lovely part of the island
Great house, great roof deck. Just right for us. Some of the things I liked...Had breakfast at the cliffs. Biked everywhere. Went to Larsen's. Went back to Larsen's. Sunsets at Lobsterville beach, swimming at Philbin. Pizza at the Chilmark store. Grilling on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Wonderful, quiet Up-Island retreat!
"Five star experience all around. This was my second time renting Dana's place. Aquinnah is a stunning summer destination and the Up-Island Treehouse was just as described. The beds were comfortable, the house was spotless and the roofeck was wonderful. We hope to return again next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo T.

Great home on quite part of the island.
We have stayed in Martha's Vineyard many times in the past but never on Up island. The home is very secluded and private with a roof top deck with views of the Ocean. Walking distance to beach and a short bike ride to menemsha Bike ferry. We stayed the week of July 4th and you would never known that there was that many people visiting the island. Dana and Steve (owners) were very easy to work with. Home is very well stocked. They even surprised us with a gift upon our arrival. We strongly suggest this home if visiting the island looking to just relax.

About the host

Hosted by Dana An

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I live and work in Boston, Massachusetts. I like to read, hike, cook. On the island I bike and rollerblade and try to get to Philbin around 3 in the afternoon. Some of my favorite things about Martha's Vineyard are Squibnocket Beach, Menemsha, the West Tisbury Farmer's Market, the farms and pasture lands and the birdsong.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house at a time of real estate mayham on the island. There were few (or no) shared real estate listings and we were led to believe that this was the only home in Gay Head for sale in our price range. It was a headache of a purchase but we persisted. It is quiet, there are a million stars at night, Philbin Beach is beautiful. We bought this house from Nancy Dwyer who was the original owner of the house.

What makes this property unique

The entire house is unique. It has a fun layout with a master bedroom loft. It has a great (though finicky) stove and the open kitchen/dining living area has a spacious, inviting feel. There is 2-acre zoning in the area and only 2 neighbors drive beyond our house to get to their houses.
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