Key points are bulleted at the end of this narrative - for a quick overview, please scroll down.
Welcome to KATAMA!
Air conditioning throughout this meticulously maintained home should make your visit pleasant during humid period or hot August nights! But what will make you happy during your visit is the homes location – near the Island’s most beautiful and exciting beach and its convenient, quiet location where it is not unusual to see natures residents – a deer, rabbits, birds, and ducks of all varieties visit our expansive backyard. And you watch this from your perch on the large deck!
We have a guest house on the property, in the rear, which is separate from the main house. Please see VRBO property ID: 1181504. It has its own parking; a privacy fence constructed to assure an attractive and natural boundary between the two properties
Our home rests on an island of its own - in the much sought-after area of Edgartown called KATAMA - nestled between Herring Creek and Katama Roads and is surrounded by MV's extraordinary bike path that can take you to South Beach, the Village of Edgartown or beyond! Protected Open Space is minutes away on foot. The Village is an easy walk where you'll find entertainment, restaurants, fishing, and access to Chappy!
South Beach is less than a two-mile bike ride away, the Island’s public transportation system stops at the end of our street and the Katama Airport, Katama Store and a nice new restaurant are an easy walk from the house. Our large deck and expansive backyard is perfect for cookouts and yard games! A Weber gas grill and 8 seat picnic table complete the outdoor living space along with Adirondack chairs and a hammock.
Our kitchen is well equipped for the most discriminating cook. Find everything from normal everyday mugs, plates and utensils to a blender, salad spinner, lobster pot! A walnut table that can comfortably seat 8-10 graces the dining area.
Each of the three full baths has been updated and you will never want for towels or sheets, all of which are on site. But please feel free to bring your own if you prefer or contact me for the Island laundry service. The four bedrooms (2 down - Primary En Suite with Bath, KING sized bed, and second bedroom (use of full bath in hall) has 2 Twin beds; Upstairs 2 bedrooms: one KING (with Roku TV, window and skylight) and, a second bedroom with a Queen sized bed and 2 twins beds.
The entire first floor is hardwood, except the baths, which are tiled. The second floor bedrooms are carpeted in a Berber wall to wall rug and cleaned each year.
The house is maintained as a smoke-free pet-free environment.
We delight in taking long walks, biking along the path toward Morning Glory Farm for early morning muffins and late day pies for the evening's desert, tennis at the Boys and Girls Club or the school's jungle gym and play-yard with our children's children and friends. The Edgartown Fire Station Museum delights all, and the maritime museum is in Vineyard Haven situated right on the water. There is sailing and swimming, gardens (Chappy has a Japanese garden My Toi) and beaches, museums, and shops galore. And all this (except the new MV Museum) is a mere 1/2 – 1 mile from your summer retreat.
KEY POINTS
First floor
Living Space: Open floor plan concept where living room kitchen and dining all are one. The living room features a large wall hung flat screen Smart TV with cable, Netflix, Brit Box and Amazon. The cable is premium and internet system is high speed.
Bedrooms: First Floor Primary King sized bed with full bath (shower) south facing with large eastern window, slider and attached deck overlooking the backyard southern exposure; and second bedroom north facing large bank of windows, easterly facing window and 2 twin beds.
Second Floor
Two bedrooms - one with king-sized bed and flat screen Netflix, Brit Box and Amazon; Second bedroom 2 twin beds and a Queen sized bed. Both rooms have large windows and skylights!
Need to know:
Guest access – electronic and keyed, if you opt for the old fashion way to enter the house. Your access code is given to you before your arrival
Enjoy all the amenities the home has to offer, including:
- 2 sets of bed linens for each bed
- Bath towels for 3 full baths are INCLUDED (beach towels are not provided, although there are a few extra ones there for your guests)
- Central Air Conditioning thermostatically controlled in each room
- HD TV in second floor master with king-sized bed
- Main living room has flat screen premium cable TV also with Amazon, Brit Box and Netflix.
Blast WiFi Xfinity connection
- Outdoor Shower
- Driveway parking for 4 cars
- Outdoor propane gas grill
- High-chair
- Boogie boards
- Beach chairs (8)
- Beach umbrellas (2)
• The neighborhood
The highly desirable Katama area of Edgartown is Martha's Vineyards' biggest draw - with a bike or a car you're close to everything!
- steps to the bike path on either Katama or Herring Creek Roads
- .5 to the New Katama General Store (beach treats, breakfast, lunch, and dinner options
- .5 miles to Katama airfield (and Restaurant Katama Kitchens)
- 1.0 miles to Main and Water Streets in the center of Edgartown
- 1.1 miles to Morning Glory Farms
- 1.1 miles to the Edgartown Whaling Museum
- 1.1 miles to the newly constructed Edgartown Library
- 1.5 to the nearest full grocery store (Stop and Shop)
- 1.9 miles to South Beach
- Scores of nature paths; please download the app: TrailsMV
• Other things of importance
- 7 day minimum Saturday to Saturday beginning in June, ending mid- September
- No smoking anywhere on premises
- No large private parties, gatherings, or weddings without owners written permission
- No pets (sorry)
- Please respect that this is a quiet neighborhood and Edgartown has a nightly noise ordinance - there should not be loud noises after 10 p.m.
Your comfort, health and security are of the utmost importance to us. Therefore, we respectfully request you follow CDC Covid 19 protocols including Vaccinations and Boosters. The Vineyard health system is small and fragile. Our home is thoroughly cleaned before and after your visit. Our cleaning service — working closely with us — are taking increased precautions to make certain our properties exceed expectations.
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