Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rentals & Real Estate Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven

Our family travelled to Oak Bluffs from the UK to share this beach-side home on Martha's Vineyard with our extended Floridian family who flew up to join us. Accepting that a beachside home for 12 was never going to be cheap on MV, we nevertheless thought our accommodation would be clean and reasonably well maintained. Upon arrival we found the property dirty with cheap furnishings and shabby furniture throughout, seemingly picked up from a yard sale. We had 11 in our party yet only eight could be seated around the dining table on the mis-matched chairs, one of which broke the first time it was sat on. The floor was dirty leaving everyone walking barefoot with black soles, one of the en-suite bathrooms was infested with mosquitoes, a light bulb was missing from a table lamp which had mould spores on the shade, venetian blinds were broken, a sink tap leaked and the kitchen waste bin interior hadn't been washed. Worst of all were several windows and exterior doors whose metal hinges had corroded so badly they couldn't be closed leaving fly screens as the only deterrent to the weather or intruders. Our US guests were totally embarrassed for us. To their credit MVVR expressed genuine concern when we spoke to them the following day and they contacted the owner who authorised cleaners to return and address our concerns. We instructed them to wash the floors throughout which clearly they were not used to doing, and we sprayed and cleared the mosquitoes to enable the bathroom to be used. The owner also offered a handyman to address the other problems but seemingly the owners is unaware of the state of dis-repair his property has fallen into which will take hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars to rectify if it is to come close to meeting the standard expected at a rent of this level. Hopefully MVVR will ensure the owner is made aware of his responsibilities and this critique will act as a warning to others.

Working with MV Rentals was pretty easy. Send info, they contact owner, send lease, you send check, pick up and drop off keys, however I find 45 days for return of my security deposit a bit unreasonable. My review is of the property itself, NETNA. The property was down a very long, bumpy and terrible dirt road, behind Mink Meadows golf course. I understand this can be typical of the Vineyard but I wish the agent had made me aware of this. It may have influenced the vehicle I chose to bring. The road had many gouges and constantly scraped the bottom of my rental. When we finally did arrive we were greeted with a broken beach chair on the front lawn and a very unattractive propane tank. Beware, the property is surrounded by woods, not nicely landscaped and you will track dirt and sand in the house and your car constantly. The photo shows a large flowering bush but this was obviously taken in the spring because there were no flowers on the property at all. Upon entering the house I dismayed to find the property very stuffy, damp and smelling of mildew. I had to constantly spray air freshener and light scented candles to try and overcome the smell. Everything was old and a bit run down and there were cobwebs throughout. I even considered removing the couch slip covers and chair pads to wash them. The house r needs a good deep cleaning and touchup in many areas. The bathrooms were very small and I could barely turn around in the shower. I also did not enjoy looking at the PVC pipes in the showers. The stairs to the 2nd floor were a bit creaky and unsteady. The master bedroom was on the 2nd floor and an ok size but the bed had no box spring, only a mattress on a platform, reminiscent of my college days. We choose to sleep in the downstairs bedroom which consisted of 2 twins pushed together and the bed was very hard, almost as though there was not mattress, felt like we were sleeping on the box spring. One of the main problems was the constant barrage of mosquitos. We had to run from the car to the house to avoid getting eaten alive. Although the home has a large deck it is virtually unusable because you sitting outside is impossible. The lawn furniture was dirty and my husband had to hose it down although we never used it. We sprayed the entire outside every day and kept citronella candles lit on the deck constantly with bug spray just to try and keep the mosquitos from getting in the house when we opened the door. There is a small private beach that is about a 5 minute walk away but again the mosquitos are relentless on the walk. I'm not sure this beach is good for swimming because there are lots of rocks to walk through, but is adequate for sunbathing. The house may have been a very nice beach house in it's day but it needs lots of updating and a good thorough cleaning, especially given the cost. If you want rustic seclusion this may be for you. The one thing I will say is the house is well stocked with everything you could need on your vacation.

This was our first time coming to Martha's Vineyard and using Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rentals certainly made it easy. The booking process a seamless process along with picking up the keys. Our house was beautiful and the perfect size for our family.

Keri was so pleasant to work with! She responded in a timely manner and was so helpful! Highly recommend!!!

I've worked with Wendy at Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rentals several times and have been extremely happy with the experience. The agency is helpful, clear and proactive about making sure you know everything you need to know about your rental and getting to and from the island. Any questions have always been responded to promptly and the rental terms, contracts and payment schedule have all been spelled out clearly. All of the properties we have rented have been great and as advertised. Highly recommend!

What a wonderful post COVID trip! The place gives two families the privacy they need and the ability to come together at will. Many extra amenities which is phenomenal. The kayaks, the bikes, fishing rods and hammock! The access to the tennis court is a great add on too. A stellar vacation!

I've worked with Patty Leland and MV Vacation Rentals for a number of years now and she's great. She took the time to understand my wants and needs so as to find the perfect rental property for me and mt husband. Further, when we decided to take an impromptu trip to the Vineyard over Labor Day and my 'regular' rental was not available, she directed me to the perfect alternative. I trust and value her opinion concerning something as important as a family vacation.

Patty is an outstanding real-estate agent! She is honest, reliable and fair. I have worked with her for years and she has always been helpful. I remember how excellent she was during a hurricane years ago. She is a pleasure to rent a house from and I can not imagine ever using anyone else for Martha's Vineyard. You are lucky to work with her and MV Vacation Rentals & Real Estate. It's a top notch agency with the best listings. I highly recommend using them.

The home we rented from MVVR was beyond our expectations. We had every convenience that we had at home, which was lovely. The rooms were immaculate, nicely appointed, warm and inviting. The water view and landscaping were beautiful; a relaxing outdoor atmosphere added to our overall enjoyment. Although we had no problems during our stay, Karen Brown offered cordial availability and accommodation should any needs arise. Very special!

Beware! After enduring weeks of extremely unresponsive service, we finally signed a lease on a property through this agency. The next day, we were informed that the property owner had leased his home for that week and that our lease was cancelled! The agency made zero effort to assist us in finding an alternative property, leaving us high and dry. I have never experienced such uncaring, unprofessional service.