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Martha's Vineyard TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

No one would ever make the mistake of calling Martha’s Vineyard “undiscovered,” but in spite of its raging popularity – during the summer the population swells from around 15,000 to a whopping 120,000 – the island still feels like a quiet escape. Year after year, a faithful stable of East-coasters return to unwind on the island’s one hundred square miles of beaches, inlets, quaint towns and nature reserves.

Why Go

 Because no matter how popular it gets, this New England getaway will always be a haven of quaint beach towns.

Martha's Vineyard Hotels

There are very few chain hotels on the island – instead, Victorian guesthouses, private summer rental cottages and small inns make up the majority of the accommodations. Rates skyrocket by as much as 30-percent during the popular summer months. Expect to pay anywhere between $375 to $700 a night at top-tier properties and in the $200 to 300 range for mid-level rooms. Budget accommodations, though few and far between, can be found for under $150 nightly.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Beach Plum Inn
Tucked away in picturesque Menemsha, the 11-room Beach Plum Inn is far from the Edgartown action, but that’s the point.... romantic | views

Mansion House
For top-tier service without the “top-tier” price tag, head to the Mansion House – their concierges are both... great value

Charlotte Inn
This 19th-century, English-style inn is unmatched on the island for comfort, style, and attention to detail. Each of the 25... romantic | smart splurge | expensive | great location

Harbor View
Guests are pampered in this stately, 123-room, 19th-century property with turndown service, L’Occitane bath products,... family | new | views | expensive | great location

Duck Inn
Duck Inn welcomes adults and kids alike into its colorful, eccentric interior (the pink walls are just as likely to be... family

Nashua House Hotel
Quite possibly the most affordable accommodation on the Vineyard, cottage-style Nashua House is within walking distance of the... great location

Beach Plum Inn
Tucked away in picturesque Menemsha, the 11-room Beach Plum Inn is far from the Edgartown action, but that’s the point.... romantic | views

Mansion House
For top-tier service without the “top-tier” price tag, head to the Mansion House – their concierges are both... great value

Charlotte Inn
This 19th-century, English-style inn is unmatched on the island for comfort, style, and attention to detail. Each of the 25... romantic | smart splurge | expensive | great location

Harbor View
Guests are pampered in this stately, 123-room, 19th-century property with turndown service, L’Occitane bath products,... family | new | views | expensive | great location

Duck Inn
Duck Inn welcomes adults and kids alike into its colorful, eccentric interior (the pink walls are just as likely to be... family

Nashua House Hotel
Quite possibly the most affordable accommodation on the Vineyard, cottage-style Nashua House is within walking distance of the... great location

Martha's Vineyard Restaurants

Not surprisingly, fresh seafood stars in Vineyard restaurants, though diverse options (French, Mediterranean, Italian, Nouveau American) exist as well. Entrées tend to hover in the $20-$30 range across the island (consider any entrees under $20 to be in the “budget” category). Always call ahead—in the summer you’ll need to reserve at least two weeks in advance for top plates and in winter you’ll want to make sure that establishments are open.

Artcliff Diner
Put this quirky 1940s diner on your itinerary for breakfast. The look may be vintage, but the menu is anything but... breakfast | diner

The Bite
Brave the lines and you’ll be rewarded with buttery, fried clams, fish ’n’ chips, and crispy fries. Dig in... family | patio

Beach Plum Inn and Restaurant
The seafood at this hillside restaurant is superlative, as are the harbor views (if it’s warm enough, request the... romantic | views | seafood | patio

Lure
Using local produce, Chef Mark Goldberg (of Boston’s famed Mistral) serves superior French-Mediterranean dishes like... family | views | french-mediterranean

Black Dog Tavern
A Vineyard institution since 1969, the Black Dog was born when the owner found himself with no dining options one winter... family | views | seafood | american

The Navigator
Harbor yachts and fresh ocean fare (try the seafood pasta) entertain guests at this nautically themed summer standard. Angle... views | seafood

Artcliff Diner
Put this quirky 1940s diner on your itinerary for breakfast. The look may be vintage, but the menu is anything but... breakfast | diner

The Bite
Brave the lines and you’ll be rewarded with buttery, fried clams, fish ’n’ chips, and crispy fries. Dig in... family | patio

Beach Plum Inn and Restaurant
The seafood at this hillside restaurant is superlative, as are the harbor views (if it’s warm enough, request the... romantic | views | seafood | patio

Lure
Using local produce, Chef Mark Goldberg (of Boston’s famed Mistral) serves superior French-Mediterranean dishes like... family | views | french-mediterranean

Black Dog Tavern
A Vineyard institution since 1969, the Black Dog was born when the owner found himself with no dining options one winter... family | views | seafood | american

The Navigator
Harbor yachts and fresh ocean fare (try the seafood pasta) entertain guests at this nautically themed summer standard. Angle... views | seafood

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