Built in 1891, overlooking Martha’s Vineyard’s Edgartown Lighthouse, Edgartown Harbor and Chappaquiddick Island with sweeping sea views, the Harbor View Hotel is perfectly located to explore the beauty of Martha's Vineyard.
Highlights
A short walk past the historic Whaling Captain houses into quaint Edgartown
Dreamy Ocean-style one and two bedroom cottages perfect for families
Perfect location overlooking the sea the lighthouse and Chappaquiddick Island
Originally opened on the Edgartown Harbor in 1891, this grand shingle style New-England–style resort is the town's oldest hotel and with 141 rooms and suites spread among two main buildings and several cottages it is the largest hotel on Martha's Vineyard. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of the charming harbor town of Edgartown and with sweeping views over the sea towards Chappaquiddick Island , this is a perfect beach side hotel for a summer break.
Fresh blue and whites create a maritime feel for this seaside hotel which has both rooms in the main building (some overlooking the sea) and charming cottages of rooms in the surrounding gardens which are perfect for couples and families alike.
There are a selection of rooms and cottage suites which have been decorated with fresh beach colors and have the best of everything: kitchenettes, walk-in closets, flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, private gardens, and outdoor showers. Ask for suite 24 in the cottages for its relative seclusion, ocean view or for any of the more traditionally decorated, ocean-facing rooms in the main house.
You have the choice of all the restaurants of Edgartown on your doorstep but feeling lazy then try their spacious restaurant, Water Street overlooking the bay. Sophisticated New England–style dishes, and the comfortable bar, Henry's, serves an all-day menu and the restaurant has a large wrap around veranda where you can enjoy a cocktail watching the yachts sail by.
One of their attractions is to take out their 31-foot center console boat which will ferry you to a private beach for a picnic or let your children learn to sail from their private jetty and small beach where they have an excellent sailing program. Explore the quaint town of Edgartown on a bicycle or a short walk. With golf, dining, beaching, sailing, their outdoor heated pool and small beach the Harbor View is a wonderful spot to explore the many attractions and activities offered Martha's Vineyard.
When to visit
Hire a bicycle and cycle through the quaint town of Edgartown - then choose your route from the 100 miles of bike paths, stretching the length and breadth of the island, some along beautiful beaches, others through forests and alongside quiet country lanes
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Harbor View is a short stroll from the vibrant and historic town center of Edgartown with its independent boutiques, art galleries, cafes and restaurants. Edgartown is the ideal base for exploring the laid-back beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard which is located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod Massachusetts.
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