Kid-Friendly Vacation Rentals on Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard is an island off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts, accessible via a 45-minute ferry ride. Martha's Vineyard in red It's the perfect place to take kids for a relaxing summer family vacation.

One of the best ways to enjoy the Vineyard is by renting your own house for a week, two weeks, a month, or the whole season. This is a list of what Vineyard real estate professionals regard as their most kid-friendly vacation rentals, although of course each of them has dozens if not hundreds of available houses from which you can choose. For more information about each house, simply click on the photo.


Advantage Real Estate: Spacious four-bedroom gambrel, sleeps 8-10, in a centrally located private association near the State Forest. The charming interior features an open floor plan with wood floors, exposed beams and tasteful features throughout. The bike path is just across the street with connecting paths leading to downtown Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Edgartown or Long Point Beach area.

Linda R. Bassett Vacation Rentals: Walk to Katama beach, sleeps 6-8. Reverse style contemporary, peek of the ocean from the upper deck and nearly all windows in second floor living area. The open kitchen, dining, living room area has cathedral ceilings and sliders to a large sun deck. Separate TV den upstairs with a large skylight. Hot/cold outside shower.

Sandcastle Realty: Sleeps 11, near South Beach and not far from bike trails and the Historic District of Edgartown. It is bright, clean, and a treasure trove of summer fun options - pool (approx. 25' x 45'), volleyball, hot tub on the deck, etc! The rooms are spacious and there are multiple decks (even one off the Master Bedroom!) for your enjoyment. Click on the photo for more details.

Hughes & J.C. Murphy Real Estate: 2-bedroom Cape, sleeps 4+ baby. Hardwood floors, cable TV, a-c, swing set and sand box in yard. Queen bed, set of trundle beds, plus a porta crib, high chair, booster chair, play pen. In Oak Bluffs, short walk to Lagoon (gentle water where kids can bring their fish nets and catch minows) 10-minute walk into town to get an ice cream or go to the Flying Horses. Click on the photo and then View for more info.

Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rentals: Pristine contemporary 4 bedroom, 4 baths, set on the lagoon with private beach area. Great for children, launching windsurfers, kayaks, etc. Large deck overlooking the water and set with comfortable patio furniture. Spacious open floor plan. Lower level TV room great for movies on that rainy day. Private quiet neighborhood just a short walk to town. Click on the photo and type BROWN in the property code to be brought directly to details about the house.


Beachcombers and Beach Plum Realty: The Wakerobin, in Aquinnah, sleeps 6: Walk to the beach, ocean views from almost every room. On 5 landscaped acres with wild grapes and beachroses. The house is inviting and bright with a clean, warm atmosphere, wideboard pine flooring and nicely tiled bath. Beautiful 10' wrap around deck, huge lawn, large enclosed outdoor shower.


Sandpiper Rentals Inc.: Katama area (by South Beach), sleeps 7: Open kitchen, living, and dining area creating an easy flow throughout. Master bedroom located on the first floor. Large back deck for outdoor entertaining. Outdoor shower, 1.5 miles to beach.


Martha's Vineyard Home Rentals: Katama area (by South Beach), sleeps 8: Newly built Katama contemporary, located in the Edgartown Estates area close to downtown Edgartown and South Beach. Spacious, open floor plan, with three bedrooms, den on the first floor, bright kitchen/living/diningroom upstairs. Very nicely furnished and well equipped.