Luxurious Captains Mansion - Waterfront, Town, & Beaches - 5 stars – Home 2308359 House
- 12 bedrooms
- 26 sleeps
- min stay varies
Luxurious Captains Mansion - Waterfront, Town, & Beaches - 5 stars – Home 2308359
- House
- 12 bedrooms
- sleeps 26
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 0.322 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
The Captain Morse House is located in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard. It is one of New England's premier vacation rental homes. It was built by the island's most successful whaling Captain in 1840. The 1840 Captain Morse House has a superb location on the waterfront and a walk to Edgartown's shopping and beaches. At the bottom of Morse Street lies the North Wharf where Captain Morse used to keep his whaling ships.
The home features 26 rooms with 12 bedrooms, 7 baths, two full kitchens, two dining rooms, and two living rooms. The home can be rented in its entirety or just as the East or West Wing with flexible floor plans starting with 5
Outside the house
On the iconic North Water Street, there are two spacious porches with views of Edgartown Harbor. The porches are framed by 10 Doric columns and face the harbor. They create an ideal place to spend the day. The large backyard and garden offer a private oasis from the bustle of a Vineyard summer. The yard is graced by three towering and magnificent Linden trees. Edgartown's North Wharf lies below the house at the end of Morse Street. It is a great place to go and enjoy the waterfront or perhaps some fishing. Our backyard is one of the most spacious and safe in town and features a bricked patio with seating for 20 with a very nice barbecue. The tool shed holds complimentary bicycles, beach chairs, and lawn games.
About the Interior
The home is spread out over three floors and offers a variety of public rooms and private bedrooms. The front of the first floor has a large formal living room with dual access portals to the front porch. Next to it is the front entranceway that features a lovely spiral staircase built by local shipwrights. Next comes the media room that doubles as a spare bedroom and then a formal dining room and gourmet kitchen. As you walk by the front kitchen you enter the back of the house with a large living and dining area, a private ensuite bedroom, and a full modern kitchen with an island and seating for four. This is a great informal space for more casual gatherings.
The second floor again starts with a magnificent front porch that can be accessed from either the master bedroom or the second large bedroom. From here to the back of the house are another 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. These are all laid out in a way that you will not see in other houses built more recently. It is part of the charm of the house.
On the third floor, there are an additional four bedrooms. This is the simplest part of the house and was where the servants used to live. Back in the 1800s, it took a small army to run the house. Not all of them could actually live at the house. Some lived on Chappaquiddick Island and took the ferry operated by Captain Morse's father Uriah.
As you might be able to guess we specialize in large families, family reunions, weddings, anniversaries, and any event where people want to enjoy each other's company without the distraction of others. Large groups regularly book our home for its charm, comfort, and unique character and grace. With that said our repeat tenants tend to be smaller families of 6 or so. They then invite friends to come and visit. In my youth, I lived in the house with my family. It seems unusual now but back then we just took it for granted and helped our father with the maintenance and lawn work.
Events:
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The Surrounding Area:
The Captain Morse House is located at the corner of Morse and North Water Streets. The town of Edgartown is defined principally by its Main Street. To the south is South Water Street which winds by the giant pagoda tree and towards the road to Katama and South Beach. North Water Street runs the opposite way and the Captain Morse House is located about halfway between Main Street and the Harbor View Hotel which looks over the Edgartown Lighthouse and the entrance to the harbor.
Summary
We are committed to doing whatever we can to make your stay in our family home on Martha's Vineyard a special one. We think that our house is the best in town and offers our guests a truly unique experience.
You can see more detailed information on The Captain Morse House on our website. Just search for captainmorsehouse.
EXPECTATIONS
This is where, in the interest of transparency, we divulge all of the things that you ought to know about the house
This may repeat what is on Airbnb
PARKING
The fewer cars you bring to the island the better. That said....
We have space for up to 4 cars in our single-lane driveway.
We also have rented guaranteed available additional parking one block away for another two cars and possibly more.
When the Wings are both rented the East Wing gets the driveway and the West Wing gets the two spots down the street. This wa
Further details
There are a lot of features to the house. The historic quality is probably it's best feature. The wonderful dining areas and living rooms make everyone have a little bit more fun that they would have.
Our amazing back yard is gorgeous and provides a wonderful backdrop for BBQ and evening get togethers. The large front porches are a wonderful place to see the world go by.
Further details indoors
The home is spread out over three floors and offers a variety of public rooms and private bedrooms.
The front of the first floor has a large formal living room with dual access portals to the front porch. Next to it is the front entrance way that features a lovely spiral staircase built by local shipwrights. Next comes the media room that doubles as a spare bedroom and then a formal dining room and gourmet kitchen. As you walk by the front kitchen you enter the back of the house with a large living and dining area, a private ensuite bedroom and a full galley style kitchen. This is a great informal space for more casual gatherings.
The second floor again starts with a magnificent front porch that can be accessed from either the master bedroom or the second large bedroom. From here to the back of the house are another 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. These are all laid out in a way that you will not see in houses built more recently. It is part of the charm of the house.
On the Third floor there are four more bedrooms. This is where the servants used to live. Back in the 1800’s it took a small army to run the house. Not all of them could actually live at the house. Some lived on Chappaquiddick Island and took the ferry operated by Captain Morse’s father Uriah.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: King bed
Bedroom 5: King bed
Bedroom 6: Twin bed
Bedroom 7: Twin bed
Bedroom 8: Twin bed
Bedroom 9: Twin bed
Bedroom 0: Queen Bed 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Sofa beds
Beds in other rooms: Bunk bed Twin bed - 7 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Boat available
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Staffed property
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Elevator access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $2,000.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Captain Morse House Turnover days are on Sundays
Indian Hill Turnover days are on Saturdays unless a previous rental ends on Sunday then rental is Sunday to Saturday
Spring and Fall long weekend can run from Friday to Sunday or Friday to Monday.
No events can be held at the house without landlords written permission. Additional fees may apply.
Tenant must to sign our Lease and provide their personal email and cell phone.
About the manager
Vcj Property Llc
Tourist License
C0028280890
- Calendar last updated:
- 29 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 8 reviews
Excellent
8 reviews
- Excellent
- 7
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Wedding Week”
The Captain Morse House was a total delight to stay in for the week of our wedding. We filled the house with our immediate families and spent the week leading up to our wedding preparing on Water St.… More
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“Perfect Place for Large Group”
We rented the home for a wedding party of 23 people. The home was perfect for our group, very spacious. The rooms were great, large living areas and beautiful back yard. Perfect location in the hea… More
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“Perfect House for my Wedding”
I rented this house for my wedding to house all of those in the wedding party. What a beautiful, beautiful house. Kind of quirky, as old houses to be, with doors and hallways pointing in different d… More
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“The Captain Morse House is a place of timeless beauty.”
My high school classmates and I celebrated our 40th reunion at the Captain Morse House and found it to be the perfect setting for an oasis in time. We were the first guests to occupy the house after … More
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“Memorable stay in Edgartown”
It's not easy to comfortably house 20 people, but the Captain Morse house did! We all (ages 18-55) had such a memorable visit. People watching / relaxing on the front porch was our favorite part.… More
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“Beautifully fragile historical home in a great location.”
The Morse house is the perfect rental for a large reserved group of adults. The home can be divided to accommodate separate renters with its two kitchens, countless bathrooms, bedrooms, and multiple … More
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Response from the manager I appreciate that this guest was respectful of the home and it's furnishings but we actually get quite a few family reunions at the house with lots of kids. After all it is summer time. Folks looking to stay at the home might wish to know that this is the first comment (we post most of them on our website) that has called the home fragile. After all it survived my brother and I growing up in it and has now been in rental since 2008. Damages from rental use is rare. If you have any questions on the suitability of the house for your group then please get in touch with me to discuss.
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“Everyone loved the Captain Morse House!”
This house was perfect for our large group! We were on the Vineyard to celebrate our daughter's college graduation with her friends and our sons. The house was full! We slept between 12 and 17… More
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Response from the manager We can actually accommodate up to 23 guests but the less guests the more peaceful, gracious and relaxed the home is. I grew up in this house with just the four in our family. Didn't know how lucky I was. This was a wonderful guest and I sure hope they come back.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“great trip!”
Definately would do it again! Loved the house and the area. Marthas Vineyard is a very special place!
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with the property manager through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send the property manager an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact the property manager?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view the property manager's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send the property manager a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send the property manager an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to the property manager. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from the property manager through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. the property manager will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call the property manager before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.
If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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