Spring is in the air on Martha’s Vineyard, and with the warmth and sunshine come thoughts of Summer. Many people think that there is nothing left in the rental inventory on the Island, but this year, there is a new option with availability — the new Mariners Landing luxury vacation rental condos. Mariners Landing in Edgartown f...

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals Top Picks In July – The three weeks following the fourth of July holiday are some of the best of the Summer! Though inventory is tight, there are still some great vacation rentals available that fit a range of budgets and rental customer needs. We’ve even got a pair of great July 4th options throw...

Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Reservations Alert – Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow. If you plan to bring a car with you for your Martha’s Vineyard Vacation rental this Summer, listen up! Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 5 AM, Tuesday, January 22nd. Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Reservations – Essential For Cars If you’re traveling as a p...

Short-Term Rental Tax – The dust is beginning to settle on the new short-term rental tax on Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals for 2019. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue, which will oversee the new tax implementation and collection, has weighed in, and clarified most issues. Short-Term Rental Tax Rates Now Set All s...

The Short Term Vacation Rental Tax Is Back — With a flurry of last-minute activity, the Massachusetts state legislature has passed and sent to Governor Baker the new short-term vacation rental tax. This lodging tax for vacation rental homes will apply to most new Martha’s Vineyard vacation home rentals for this coming summer, AND i...

Celebrating its 157th year, the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair has been delighting Islanders and visitors alike for decades. Now I’ve only been going for a decade and half, but I can tell you I am hooked. Especially with children, it’s one of my favorite events of the year. One thing I always look forward to is seeing what the...

I cannot tell you how many times I have driven by John’s Fish Market/Sandy’s Fish “N” Chips on State Road in Vineyard Haven. Heck, I used to live right up the street, yet I had never gone. However, recently I have been hearing about how good the food is. My friend Angie has told me that the “Obama Burger” is one of the best o...

Even though there is so much to do down-Island, I highly suggest sprinkling in some up-Island adventures. It can feel like a whole different world when you cross that West Tisbury town line. One of my favorite things to do is dine at the Aquinnah Shop Restaurant right on the Cliffs. There are other great spots too, like Cliffhange...

The West Tisbury Farmers’ Market on Martha’s Vineyard is classic Vineyard all the way. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning during the summer months, it seems like just about everyone on the island drops by for something fresh and local. Martha’s Vineyard now has more than 40 farms actively raising and producing  local food f...

Menemsha is one of those magic places on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a quaint fishing village in the northwest end of Chilmark, where it meets Vineyard Sound. There is a picturesque harbor, and a beautiful sandy, public beach. Picnicking is a way of life in Menemsha, and especially in-season, there are several classic seafood sha...