The Gray's Summer Cottage

Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

Here is the initial view of the house while entering the driveway.

Description

Location:
Our Cape Style cottage is idealy situated on a quiet, nicely treed and grassy 1/2 Acre Lot, midway between Edgartown and South Beach (about 1 1/2 Mi each way). In addition, there is a sepatrate small shed for storing bicycles etc. There is a contained grassy "Play area" out back - suitable for badmitton or ball-playing with the Kids. The Bike Path is nearby as well as Tennis, and Golf not too far. Most popular (Big Surf, Most Sand) South Beach is just down the Road. Other beaches are within short range as well.

The Cottage:
The downstairs features a Cathedral Ceilinged Living/Dining area, a Master Bedroom (Queen), 2nd Bedroom (Double & 1 Single), a full bathroom, and a Laundry Closet (Washer & Dryer). The fully equipped kitchen has a Pass-Thru window out to a Screen-in Porch (where most meals are taken).

The upstairs has a very large Bedroom (Queen + 2 Singles). The Loft houses the TV/VCR area with a Couch which also converts to a Double Bed. There is also a 1/2 bath.

Amenities

Outside:
  • Spacious Outdoor Shower (with Boardwalk to/from House)
  • Large Gas Grill
  • Hammock & Swing (while waiting for Grill to Grill)
  • Crabbing Nets and Fishing Rods can be found in the Shed for adventures of different sorts
Inside:
  • Comfortable Screened Porch for meals overlooks peaceful back yard
  • Washer/Dryer & Outdoor Clothes Line
  • Wireless broadband internet access
  • Ceiling Fans (For Comfort)
  • Iron/Board
  • Games/Books
  • TV/VCR (Cable)
  • Local (Island) Phones (Use Credit Card for Long Distance)
  • Crib, Pack/Play, High Chair et. al.
  • Some General Medical Supplies etc.
  • Wood Stove (For Spring/Fall)
Kitchen:
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee and Iced Tea Makers
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Pop-Corn Popper (Old Fashioned Stove-top kind)
  • Lobtser Pot (For Cooking, not Catching)

Availability (2006)

Date Availability
June 12 - 19 Available
June 19 - 26 Available
June 26 - Aug 3 Available
July 3 - 10 Available
July 10 - 17 Available
July 17 - 24 Available
July 24 - 31 Available
July 31 - Aug 7 Available
Aug 7 - 14 Available
Aug 14 - 21 Available
Aug 21 - 28 Available
Aug 28 - Sept 4 Available
Sept 4 - 11 Available
Sept 11 - 18 Available
  • If you are interested in an early or late season time slot, please inquire.
  • Consider June and Sept (some say they are the best times on the Island, particularly given the prices).

Renter Info

  • We provide: Pillows, Bed Pads, Blankets, & Puffs
  • You must bring pillow cases and sheets and bath towels.
  • Bring your own Beach itmes.
  • Cleaning - We all expect it to be left as we found it.
  • 50% of the agreed upon rental fee reserves your time.
  • The balance and a security deposit is required about 1 month before your stay.
  • The security deposit will be returned after receipt of key.
  • Generally, we run from Monday to Monday.
  • When we have back to back rentals we expect you to arrive after 3pm and depart by 10am.
  • No smoking and no pets. Here is a good place to keep your pet on the Island.
  • We are primarily interested in renting to families.
  • Some Ferry Reservations are available.

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Contact

Bill and Lynn Gray
391 S. Main St.
Andover MA 01810
978 475 9472
Email: billgray@myway.com