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    Faraway Martha's Vineyard

    4.4 (15 reviews)
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    Alexa G.

    100% recommend. Took my cousin to MV for our first time for her birthday this past weekend (off season trip) and booked this hotel a few months ago. It absolutely exceeded our expectations. Staff is fabulous and helpful. The rooms were so cozy and beautifully decorated (I forgot to take a picture but we had a 2 bed in the Kelley House) The pool of course was closed but still able to explore the property. Definitely a luxurious feel to the place and would love to be back someday during the warmer months.

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    Ron R.

    Let's start with the positives. The location is great and the property is beautiful. However, that is where it ends. The service in this hotel is not equal to the price paid. Then there are the little details that don't make sense e.g. why have plates and silverware in a room with no microwave?, why is ice so hard to obtain?, why isn't there some sort of breakfast or coffee station. Our room was not serviced ("refreshed" their term) each day. There was no bell staff to help with luggage. I had to schlep our bags up three flights of narrow stairs. They were clearly understaffed. I get their season was winding down, but we were still paying $900 a night. I also expect a better room and not a tub with curtain for a shower. It is also very noisy every morning. The parking situation is terrible. You are afraid to take your car out because you will lose your parking spot. I know I am rambling, but this hotel is a huge disappointment.

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    Nicole D.

    **STAY HERE** We stayed here 4 nights and were very impressed! The hotel is BEAUTIFUL! The lobby has a fireplace and is so cozy to sit and have a glass of wine or coffee. There was always fresh, iced water with fruit inside of a cooler. They provided bikes so we could take the Chappy Ferry, (right behind the hotel, over and bike ride the Island. There is a huge Boardwalk Patio with tables, candles and Lanterns so you can sit and relax. The bed lines and towels are high quality. The room was huge and has a wrap around sofa and a turntable with records. The bathroom had body wash, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. Plenty of towels. Everything is spotlessly clean. We walked everywhere. Location was excellent. The staff is amazing and remembers your name. They have great recommendations for food too. The hotel provided an acoustic guitar singer in the lobby one night that was so special. There is a very small parking lot if you have a car and also street parking. Our room had very cold AC and heat if needed. The hotel does not have a bar or restaurant but does own the restaurant next door. There is also a coffee shop next door. The fragrance scent they pipe in the hotel was a bit overpowering but we got used to it. I do think they can reduce that. If you are sensitive to scent this may not be the place for you. I must also mention that the walls are a bit thin. A group of ladies checked into the room next to us and we could hear everything they were saying. They were talking very loud tho and not using inside voices. Luckily they arrived late and checked out early. We didn't have an issue for the rest of our stay. We will stay here again and recommend it to everyone!

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    The hotel was warm and inviting and a great location in Edgartown. One of the few hotels that has met my expectations.

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    The Kelley House

    The Kelley House

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    Pros: Perfect location. Within walking distance of shops and…read morerestaurants in Edgartown. Awesome toiletries The room has a fridge The window AC unit worked well The room was spacious They have bar right next to the pool Cookies, Milk and tea from 5-9. Keurig in room In the mornings they have muffins and coffee in the lobby. Cons: Shower doesn't have a door it's hard to gauge the water No elevator We arrived via Lyft around 915pm. We were immediately greeted and checked in. They had just finished their milk and cookie hour, but the lady was nice enough to get me some cookies to snack on since we were starving. The hotel doesn't have an elevator, but it's only three floors and the staff assisted with the bags The room was big and clean. The bed was comfortable. The toiletries were great. They lathered well and smelled great. The room didn't look dated like some of the reviews stated, but I think I read they had just been remodeled. I definitely recommend this hotel. Don't look anywhere else. Tip: There's a few liquor stores nearby if you're looking for inexpensive drinks There's a fast food sea food restaurant (Quarterdeck) right across the street from the bar that serves food late into the night

    I normally don't post bad reviews, especially during a pandemic. Pandemic or not some things I can…read morenot let go. If I could give this place negative or no stars I would. Me and my fiancé just had an intimate wedding in Edgartown. Our family and toddler stood at this hotel since our hotel did not allow kids. Never had I felt staff lack hospitality, common sense or courtesy like the staff at the Kelly House. One example, my dad (who is blind) had just checked out at 11 am and he left his bags at the lobby. At 12 noon he wanted to use a restroom was denied access since "he checked out". Was told to "find somewhere outside that has a bathroom". Never asked to help with luggage. Never opened doors. Never made eye contact or a hello, or a good morning. Continental breakfast normally consist of more than two items. In this case it was burnt coffee and some sweet muffin for which you have to ask for one by one. If your in a group of 4 or 5 and one person asks for a muffin don't you think you should ask if others from the group want any? So let's say you're an introvert who doesn't care about courtesy or a false advertised continental breakfast, or any form of hospitality. You just want a clean/nice place to sleep and leave. Well this place is not it. You have to tell the staff to clean. They only cleaned our room once during a 4 night stay.

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    The Lightkeepers Inn

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    Incredible stay for 5 nights at the Lightkeepers Inn. Great location, outstanding service. If you…read moreare thinking of staying in Edgartown, stay here! We loved every minute of it

    When I first made the reservation here, I was not completely familiar with the geography of the…read moreisland. I was a bit hesitant afterwards, as their location in Edgartown is several miles away from the ferry terminal. However, after our stay, this was not a concern. Edgartown is somewhat quieter and a bit less 'touristy' to me (though the town largely caters to tourists). One thing that drew me to this property also was the expense vs. ratings. Many other similarly (or lower) rated places were much more expensive. It is all relative on the island, but this, to me, was a good value. I was a bit apprehensive also about getting checked in, as our ferry reservations were such that we would barely arrive by their 5 p.m. front-office closing time. They confirmed that they could leave the key in an envelope for us, but that always seems slightly problematic. However, it all worked out and we did arrive at 5 p.m. The innkeeper was assisting other guests so our key was in an envelope anyway, but she showed up about 3 minutes later to ensure everything was fine and took time to explain anything extra about the room. The site is about 1 block from the edge of the town's commercial district, so walking anywhere in town is easy. Parking is not expansive, but you just need to park parallel to a fence adjacent to your room. This was never a difficulty while we were there. The area was quiet also; not much noise to disturb you. The room itself was well equipped. There was a small kitchenette and a dinette table, along with a sitting area (with a fold-out couch). When the couch was folded out, the room was a bit cramped (but that is when you're sleeping, mostly). The couch-bed involved an air mattress that was easy to inflate. The adjoining bedroom was also a bit small, but adequate. Everything was clean and appeared well-maintained. In all, the only limiting factor here was room-size, but I was also unwilling to pay $100 (or more) a night for more space. It was a slight compromise, but worth it. If I returned to the island, I'd consider staying here again.

    Harbor View Hotel

    Harbor View Hotel

    (121 reviews)

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    fancy don't forget to wear your Martha's Vineyard finest to this place. The kind of place that…read morereally encourages people with trust funds to stop by. Great espresso martini! and the shark attack drink? iconic! They put red wine inside the shark, and then the shark over the drink to look like blood. you even get to take home the shark. unless they were giving us pretty privilege we sat on the porch and had a beautiful view of the water/lighthouse!!

    Bottom Line: Luxurious, historic hotel with friendly staff and comfortable accommodations…read more My husband and I had a lovely stay at the Harbor View hotel during the shoulder season in late April/early May. Here are the three things I enjoyed most about this historic hotel: 1. Our room looked out to the Edgartown Lighthouse and the views were very peaceful no matter the time of day. It was also nice that we could easily walk over to the lighthouse and beach to get a closer view of the circa 1828 structure. The lighthouse wasn't open when we visited but we still enjoyed walking around it. 2. The hotel was within walking distance from the shops and restaurants in Edgartown. We enjoyed admiring all of the lovely homes along the way. The hotel was also within a very short walk to walking distance to the Carnegie Heritage Center and the Chappy Ferry. 3. I love American history and architecture so I enjoyed staying in this 100+ year old hotel that is fully renovated to offer modern amenities. I personally enjoyed walking up the original steep stairs, admiring the banisters and balusters and feeling the unevenness of a well settled hotel under foot. (But if that isn't your thing, don't worry, there is an elevator.) This hotel reminds me a lot of the quaint beachside hotel on the Seaside Hotel television series (aired on PBS in the US and originally Denmark's public service channel). We were fortunate to stay in a corner suite with many windows. We enjoyed the natural light during the day and we were thankful for turndown service at night to close all of those curtains! We also appreciated that there was several places to sit in our room to just relax. Since we were on MV during the shoulder season and it was unseasonably cool, the hotel was not very busy. We enjoyed the stillness of the building and chatting with the friendly staff daily. Since it was chilly when we visited a soak in a hot tub would have been nice. If the hotel has a hot tub we didn't see it but they were in process of getting the pool ready for the busy summer season. Overall, this was a very relaxing and luxurious stay.

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