Harbor View Hotel on Martha's Vineyard – From An Insider’s Eye!

Planning a summer escape to Martha’s Vineyard? It’s a perfect choice. Obviously! It’s a stunning island situated in Massachusetts south of Cape Cod and is renowned as a summer colony. It can be reached only by a boat or air. Its picturesque environs are as though coming straight out of the story books.  This place can be visited again and again.

Spending vacations in Martha’s Vineyard is simply great. The best place to stay here is at the Harbor View Hotel. It is situated in Edgartown area. A virtual tour of this beautiful hotel will not be out of place. If you had seen the TV show ‘The Vineyard’ on ABC Family, you might recall the amazing scenery and how the cameras mostly focused on the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse and the expansive Cape Cod cottage at its backside. But, don’t be mistaken. It’s not a cottage, but a fascinating view of the Harbor View Hotel in Martha’s Vineyard. It is the largest hotel in the area boasting of a number of cottages.

The Harbor View Hotel is in fact a heritage property, which opened its doors for the visitors in 1891. The hotel and its cottages has become big favorite with families coming to Martha’s Vineyard to spend their summer vacations. It’s quite affordable and simply a great way to enjoy such a large property at low price. The hotel offers various amenities and has its own daily activities list for you such as yoga and harbor cruises.

The Harbor View Hotel is complete with a private dock of its own as well as few boats. If you have arrived at Martha’s Vineyard on your own vessel, the hotel provides the option of tying it up and staying there for the night. The hotel is strategically located. Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse is only 5-minute walk away, while the entire downtown Edgartown and Chappaquiddick ferry can be reached within 10 to 20-minutes walk.
 
You can look forward to many amenities being provided at the hotel. Free and fast Wi-Fi access is provided across the hotel. The main building offers amazing views of the harbor. The long front porch has rocking chairs where guests can just sit and relax munching snacks and sipping lemonade. Apart from harbor cruises and yoga, the hotel also offers many kid-focused distractions. If you prefer to stay in the cottages, more treats await you. You are likely to be offered a balcony with rocking chairs, a kitchenette, and an electric fireplace.

The Water House Restaurant at the Harbor View Hotel is there for you to satiate your taste buds with its delicious offerings. Want to savor lobster egg Benedict for your breakfast or get New England beers and cheese plates from Henry’s Bar – all the sumptuous offerings are there for your asking.

Do you have an idea of what it will cost you for your stay at this fantastic hotel? As already stated, the hotel is affordable to stay. The rooms are priced starting at $201. The cottages are though costly because of their exclusivity. One-bedroom suites can be hired starting at around $640 per night. However, prices always keep varying with the season.

Finally, it can be concluded that Martha’s Vineyard is a beautiful place to visit and yet amazing indeed is a stay at the Harbor View Hotel.