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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Exterior

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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West Tisbury, MA
  • Place, The Grey Barn and Farm
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyannis Harbor
  • Place, Inkwell Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen


Beautiful restored 130 year old Sea Captain's House on historic Music Street in the heart of West Tisbury. The home was lovingly restored to it's original splendor by the owners, keeping all the architectural details. The candlelight dining room is wonderfully cozy to entertain friends. A spacious screened-in porch allows al fresco dining, a quiet location to read the book you have been meaning to read for the last year but never had time. The bedrooms are bright and airy with shutters and ample closet space. The outdoor shower is great for when you return from the beach. There is a gas barbecue in the backyard and an area for outdoor dining. Ample parking. Sleeps 10.

Keywords: 150 year old Traditional Clapboard Sea Captain's House, West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, Cape and Islands, rental home, rental house, the Vineyard,
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of The Grey Barn and Farm. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 13 minutes on foot from The Grey Barn and Farm and a 2-minute drive from Polly Hill Arboretum
As a guest of Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Driveway must be kept clear to allow access to Barn. Cars must be parked in allocated spaces

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Lead waiver for children under six must be signed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Lead waiver for children under six must be signed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0096822960

Property is also known as

Historic Sea Captains House West Tisbury
Historic Sea Captains House
Historic Sea Captains West Tisbury
Historic Captains House West Tisbury Vineyard Haven
Historic Captains House West Tisbury Private vacation home
Historic Sea Captains House in West Tisbury West Tisbury
Historic Sea Captains House in West Tisbury Vineyard Haven

Reviews

Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Music Street. The location is central to all that we enjoy about the Vineyard. Our host was very responsive to our questions. The back porch accommodated the family dinners. The beds were very comfortable. Loved hanging out in this historical home.Awesome stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our return to the Captains House after a few years of staying elsewhere on the island was all that we hoped it would be. It’s a beautiful home full of comfort and charm. Spending time on the large screened in porch, day or night, remains a highlight. In addition, the Ag Fair is in walking distance and access to Lambert’s Cove is a major perk. We look forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We just love this home on Music Street and have stayed there before. Everything about it is wonderful - it is so comfortable and tasteful, with everything you need from the kitchen to beach towels! The screened in porch is A - we spend hours and most of our meals there. The location is great - with easy walking access to a store, the library, a playground, a wonderful gallery and more. And our hosts are so responsive and helpful, making it easy from start to finish. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home; lot's of room to hang out. Kitchen is well equipped. Of course we loved the screened in porch. Good location- walking distance to the store and bakery.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal location

Perfect spot for a low key family vacation in MV. The hosts were amazing too. Sad to leave!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Music Street Delight!

Wow -= what a wonderful time we had during this stay And this was our second time at this house - so we knew excatly what to expect, And it was even better!! This is such a wonderful and welcoming house - just so easy for our family. The location is terrific - especially with young children - the playground across the street, the wonderful library around the corner, a great place (7A) for breakfast food and perhaps my favorite place on the island - the Field Gallery!! Having stayed there before, it was so easy to settle in - but since we were there, there were many renovations/improvements- including the kitchen and master bath And the screened-in porch is fantastic - we all spent so much time there - meals, playing, perfect for rainy days, too!! But perhaps the icing on the cake is that the owners, Josh & Grace, were a pleasure to rent from - at every step of the way. They are so responsive, helpful and truly couldn't be better landlords. So I give this house and our stay an A+++
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful & convenient

The house is beautifully restored and well appointed. The screened in porch is a dream.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Away from the crowds

Lovely home in quiet up island area. Short drive to beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic captains home

A beautiful house that is well located next to the Unitarian church and Alleys general store. The screened porch is epic and everything in the kitchen is updated and the beds were very comfortable. It absolutely has the feel of a historic house that has been lovingly maintained. Only comment might be to add more instructions/information in the welcome packet. Would definitely go again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic House in Great Location

Having grown up in classic old home, this property really appealed to me. The large, screened in porch overlooking a very nice lawn was also very appealing. Having spent years coming to the Vineyard, I also appreciated the convenient location and its accessibility to all points of interest on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily l., Hamilton Square

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent rustic accommodations

We came to the island for a few family memorials, and hosted two post-event large-ish evening get-togethers at the beginning of our stay. The weather complied and the lovely and capacious screened porch, dining, and two living rooms enabled several small groups to congregate pretty well.. The house is outfitted for a party- with lovely and plentiful (non-plastic!) serving supplies, glassware, flatware etc. which was very happy-making. The art and unpretentious, yet elegant furnishings create a very homey, comforting environment. The kitchen was a pleasure for collaborative cooking - there we found everything we needed to cook great multiple daily meals for our group. Our only recommendations would be to 1) improve lighting (particularly in the waning summer, early fall, with the earlier darker evenings); and 2) provide more comfortable seating for 6-8 people in the communal living/dining spaces. It was impossible to play games, hang out comfort or read in the two sitting rooms in the evenings with the minimal lighting. Likewise, the full bath upstairs needs additional lighting-it would particularly make the room safer for older folks. That said, we made do quite nicely and loved our stay. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great West Tisbury location with lovely screened-in porch!

Our family (5 adults + 1 dog!) enjoyed our stay in this West Tisbury home. Great location -- close to Long Point and Lamberts' Cove beaches, as well as some great walking trails -- and we loved spending time on the large screened-in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best of Both Worlds

Our second annual stay in this property that is just as listed & in our opinion, supremely located. While it’s difficult to want to leave the perfect screen porch, one can easily get anywhere on island from this hamlet. The kitchen is nicely stocked to cook in while there are many local eats nearby. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic home in West Tisbury

The Captain's house is a fabulous home. This is the second year we've stayed there and we have found that it suits our needs perfectly. The bedrooms are spacious, bedding comfortable and the ceiling fans and AC units (new from 1 year ago) will keep you cool on sweltering nights. The living room and sitting room are ideal spaces for reading or simply quiet contemplation. The kitchen is incredibly well equipped, we used it daily. The screened in porch is definitely the highlight of the home, a perfect place to have a meal or a drink, and enjoy time with others, day or night. Other upsides: the outdoor shower is great when coming home from a day at the beach, a stay in the home gives one access to Lambert's Cove Beach, and the West Tisbury Farmer's Market (Wed/Sat) is around the corner. We look forward to a return visit next summer!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for Family

Beautiful historic home right in the village of West Tisbury; easy access to the bus station, historic general store, library, playground, and art gallery. We had a slight hiccup with the air conditioning units early on but the owner/property manager was great and it was fixed quickly. One bedroom did not have an AC unit which complicated our stay a bit (child’s room) and the cleaning crew showed up an hour early on the last day (9 AM although check out was 10 AM) and hung out in the back yard until we left at 9:45 AM. (That was a bit disappointing since our flight wasn’t until much later in the day and we wanted a relaxing morning before departing.) Minus that, it was a good property with gorgeous furnishings and a nice back yard. I would recommend staying there when the weather is a bit on the cooler side.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical west tisbury

We loved this home, BOTH years we visited and cannot wait for the next. It is a lovely home with an enchanting garden, centrally situated to everywhere on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

West Tisbury get away

We really enjoyed our stay here. We loved the beauty and associated quirky charm of this farmhouse. Even though it was June, we really lucked out with beautiful sunny weather. The big screened porch was a real hit for morning coffee and evening relaxation. We cooked almost every night, and had our meals both in the cozy dining room, as well as the porch. Saw my first firefly of the season on our last night! Host very responsive - with obvious new beach chairs and towels. Right around the corner from coffee place for those who had to work from home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central Island Location

We very much enjoyed our stay and had a very positive experience overall, especially the large screened porch became our go-to place to relax, enjoy evening cocktails and dinner. The house has plenty of comfortable space inside and out even for large groups. The only drawback was that the lighting on the porch is very minimal; indeed we temporarily moved one or two table lamps from the inside to the porch so that we could read and see our food :-) There are many board games and an endless supply of books. Our host even allowed us to take a few home and send back once we finish reading them. The kitchen is equipped well with pretty much everything one would expect . Contrary to the description there where no beach chairs and beach towels. Our host quickly remedied that by dropping a few off the day after we asked for them. However, there where a couple of things that didn't impress us. One thing especially we didn't expect: only one bathroom has a shower, and it is not very spacious due to it being inside a free standing bath tub. It was described correctly but we didn't notice and didn't think of asking before booking. The outside shower, however, is wonderful - and the weather was still warm enough for it to be used comfortably. The mattress of one of the queen beds clearly has seen better times. We found it uncomfortably soft and worn out in the center. Also note that the downstairs bedroom has no closet. We didn't use it but it's good to know especially when booking with a larger group.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sept in West Tisbury

Robert and Josh were exceptional in making our stay agreeable. We forget a vital pc cable and they developed a solution to allow us to work remotely. Above and beyond. Their property is centrally located to explore the Vineyard. Their screened porch was our home for the week. Simply marvelous. If you are a cyclist, the location is perfect. If you are a reader, they have an impressive library. The public library across the street is a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terence O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Spot

We had a great time during our stay. The house was great for a large group with young kids and close to store/library/playground in West Tisbury. We loved the charm of the house and the screened in porch, where we spent most of our family meals!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Captain's House_West Tisbury

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this beautiful West Tisbury home. It's an historic property, but has ample modern amenities. We cooked a lot, so the well stocked kitchen was marvelous. The outdoor shower made evening transitions after long days at the beach pleasurable and the large screened in porch is where we spent all of our evenings. It was a truly lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect island escape!

Incredible stay at a stunning historic home full of charm. We had an incredible stay and absolutely loved our time, especially our endless mornings and evenings on the magical screened in porch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Fabulous Place to

We've been coming to the Vineyard for 40+ years and this house was fabulous! We've always stayed in Chilmark but wanted to be in West Tisbury because of the location, with an18 month old now in the family - and the Historic Captain's House was everything it was described as - and it fit the bill perfectly! Bob and Josh were wonderful hosts - very responsive and available if needed. The house is so comfortable, with many spaces to 'live in' and with such a beautiful aesthetic. The house is well equipped and a perfect location to go anywhere on the island. The screened-in porch is a wonderful place to be (as great as it looks in the pictures, as is the house!)..and we spent hours there, from morning until night - hanging out and dining, in all kinds of weather. The only negative was having to leave!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This is a beautiful property! We loved dining on the screened patio every day. The location is convenient to everywhere on the island. And the owners were extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021