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What to expect when you’re
renting
Rental properties on Martha’s Vineyard
vary from the most simple summer cottage to
beautiful secluded mansions many can only dream
of renting. As a rule, most properties are available
on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, with most of
the “nicer” properties requiring a
two-week or longer stay. Prices range from roughly
$1,000 per week to well over $25,000 per week
in season. High season is generally July and
August. Shoulder-season bookings in April, May,
June, September, and October are also available,
generally at reduced prices. Some properties
are also available during the holidays and off-season.
Aquinnah,
Chilmark,
and West
Tisbury are more secluded and
tend to be the more expensive towns. Oak
Bluffs has the most mid- to low-end
listings and is best suited for those looking
for a busy, younger environment. Edgartown
and Vineyard
Haven both offer a good selection
of mid- and high-end properties, some waterfront
or water views, with easy access to town amenities.
Booking early is highly advisable. Many of the
island’s summer visitors return every year,
so properties begin to book as early as a full
year in advance. By Christmas, July and August
inventories begin to thin, and by March or April,
you may need to be flexible in both the location
of your booking and the weeks of your visit.
But don’t despair if you can’t find
what you want! Our rental
agents will work with you to
help you find a great Martha’s Vineyard
vacation rental.
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How to use our rental
property database, save search results, and
e-mail them to friends
To find an available rental property that suits
your needs, you can either use the Search Properties
function in the left-hand column for a Quick
Search or click
here for a Detailed
Search. Be sure to click on the
For Rent button to see rentals. You can select
one or more towns by pressing and holding the
Ctrl key (Command key on a Mac) and clicking
on the towns you want to select. Or choose All
to find a property that meets your search criteria
in any town. You can also browse the entire
database and sort by price, location, and number
of bedrooms to get a better understanding of
what’s available in different areas and
price ranges.
It’s a good idea to rank your needs and
preferences before you conduct your search and
to remember that some items will work against
each other. For example, if you’re looking
for a low price, you probably won’t be
finding waterfront properties! Talk over priorities
with others who may be sharing the house with
you, and get a consensus on what is most important
for the group as you begin to search. Try to
prioritize the items on the following list to
help clarify your group’s wants vs. needs.
• Weekly price
• Time of visit (weeks available)
• Location: secluded, in-town, waterfront,
beach access, etc.
• Number of bedrooms/other sleeping arrangements
• Property type: single family, guest house,
multi-family, etc
• Town preference (Chilmark, Edgartown,
Oak Bluffs, etc.)
• Special requirements: pets allowed, smoking
permitted, washer/dryer, linens provided, etc.
Once you have an idea of where you’re
willing to compromise, begin the search process.
In the detailed
search area, you can specify
all required items and look through the results.
You can also save your search criteria and
save and e-mail search results to others
by becoming a registered
user. Once you have saved
your search criteria and results, you can
modify the information, add new properties
to the results, and work with a Coldwell
Banker Landmarks rental agent to
find more properties.
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Booking
your vacation rental
If you’ve successfully found a property
you are interested in renting, and it looks
to be available when you want, you’re
ready to book! To confirm your rental, you
need to work with a Coldwell Banker Landmarks
rental agent, who will generate a lease for
you, collect the necessary deposits, and review
the rental terms and conditions with you.
You can either call us at (508) 693-6866 Monday-Saturday
from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm eastern time, or click
here to send an e-mail, and
we will contact you. Please include your
name, e-mail, and registered Coldwell Banker
Landmarks username so that we can access
your search results and confirm availability
of the property you’re interested
in.
Please note, most rental properties on the
island are listed by multiple agencies, and
unless the property owners keep their availability
records up to date, the availability information
shown in our database may not be 100% accurate.
If the property you are interested in is not
available on the dates you have selected,
be assured that your Coldwell Banker Landmarks
rental agent will work diligently to find you
a comparable property in a timely fashion.
If you have not been able to find a property
to meet your criteria, or you prefer to have
a Coldwell Banker Landmarks rental agent conduct
a rental search for you, please do not hesitate
to contact
us! We’re happy to help.
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Information for first-time
visitors
If you’re coming to the Vineyard for the
first time, be sure to read through the information
entitled The
Island. If you’re planning
to bring a car, you should contact the Steamship
Authority advanced auto reservations bureau
(508) 477-8600 as soon as possible to coordinate
arrival and departure dates. Visit www.steamshipauthority.com
for more information on bringing a car to the
Vineyard.
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Information for off-season
rentals
Many rental properties are available during
the off-season, the time of year most locals
prefer! The holiday season is active in most
areas of the island, and many seasonal homeowners
enjoy lovely holiday breaks with their families
and friends here. If you are interested in
an off-season rental, please
contact a Coldwell Banker Landmarks rental
agent,
and we will help you with the special requirements
of off-season rentals.
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Year-round
rentals
Due to the abundant seasonal rental market
on Martha’s Vineyard, year-round rentals
tend to be difficult to find. However, given
our many local resources and contacts with
landlords, we may be able to assist you locating
a suitable year-round rental property. Please contact
a Coldwell Banker Landmarks rental agent,
and we will work to assist you.
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So,
you’re planning a Vineyard vacation. Congratulations!
In this section of our site, we’ve worked
to compile the basic information you should know
if you’re considering coming to Martha’s
Vineyard and would like to rent a furnished home
to live in during your stay. 
