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A beachfront luxury resort in Edgartown's Katama neighborhood featuring award-winning children's programs, direct South Beach access, and room to play just minutes from downtown Martha's Vineyard.
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, US
2000
year opened
54
rooms
$
325
starting rate
20 minutes
from airport
key features
Sleep
2-4 bedroom residences
5+ bedroom residences
Kitchen in room
Coffee shop
Outside space
Kids club (age 3+)
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Kids club is free
Playground
Grass/lawn to play on
Dogs allowed
Racket sports
Outdoor pool
Baby/wading pool
2+ restaurants on site
Babysitting
Basketball
Bikes
Cabanas
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Lake, river, or pond
Arcade / Game room
Eat
2-4 bedroom residences
5+ bedroom residences
Kitchen in room
Coffee shop
Outside space
Kids club (age 3+)
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Kids club is free
Playground
Grass/lawn to play on
Dogs allowed
Racket sports
Outdoor pool
Baby/wading pool
2+ restaurants on site
Babysitting
Basketball
Bikes
Cabanas
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Lake, river, or pond
Arcade / Game room
Play (on land)
2-4 bedroom residences
5+ bedroom residences
Kitchen in room
Coffee shop
Outside space
Kids club (age 3+)
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Kids club is free
Playground
Grass/lawn to play on
Dogs allowed
Racket sports
Outdoor pool
Baby/wading pool
2+ restaurants on site
Babysitting
Basketball
Bikes
Cabanas
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Lake, river, or pond
Arcade / Game room
Play (in the water)
2-4 bedroom residences
5+ bedroom residences
Kitchen in room
Coffee shop
Outside space
Kids club (age 3+)
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Kids club is free
Playground
Grass/lawn to play on
Dogs allowed
Racket sports
Outdoor pool
Baby/wading pool
2+ restaurants on site
Babysitting
Basketball
Bikes
Cabanas
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Lake, river, or pond
Arcade / Game room
Experience it
See what a stay really looks like with kids.
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sleep
- This hotel is open seasonally, from mid-May to late October.
- There’s a wide range of room options—from standard rooms to 5-bedroom vacation homes—so you’ll be able to find something that meets your family’s needs. Rooms aren’t anything fancy, but they’re clean and functional (all have kitchenettes or kitchens, some have laundry).
- Studios and suites (up to 4 bedrooms) are in the main building.
- Ground floor rooms provide easy access to a lawn for your kids to run around, third floor rooms have ocean views.
- Some rooms have cute twin bed sleeping nooks for your kids.
- East and West Chop Suites don’t have a door separating the bedroom and living room.
- Standalone cottages (1 and 2 bedroom) are convenient to the pool and restaurant.
- Garden cottages have just one bedroom (plus a living room) but can sleep a bunch of kids: they include a pull-down twin bed in the master bedroom, two more in the living room, a sleeper sofa, a kitchen, and an outdoor gas grill.
- The two-bedroom Lilly Pulitzer Cottage is also great for families and even has a roof deck (but avoid it if you don’t like a lot of color!).
- Vacation homes (usually require a weekly rental) are privately owned, and some are a bit farther away but come with access to resort amenities (note: no daily housekeeping).
- There’s a lot of history behind this hotel (originally opened in 1968); the current version opened in 2000.
- You can combine a stay here with one at their sister property on Nantucket (The Nantucket Hotel—also very family-friendly!).
play
- Family-owned and it shows—staff are warm and welcoming.
- During the summer, there’s a free kids’ club from 9am-12pm (ages 3+ if potty-trained). Kids are split into four age groups: ages 7–12 swim as part of camp, while younger kids do land activities.
- Evening sessions (Tues, Thurs, Fri 5:30–9:30 PM) cost $45 and give parents a chance for a kid-free dinner.
- In early May and September, they offer a toddler program with parent-participation activities.
- The main family pool is great for families. It's fenced in and has an attached kids pool - making it perfect for families with kids of different ages and swimming abilities. There are also some cabanas if you need extra shade.
- There’s also a gym, wooden pirate ship playground, sports courts, and a second pool at the activities center.
- Life-size chess, a turtle pond, and lawn games (corn hole, ladder golf, soccer, frisbee, wiffle ball) keep kids busy.
- Every afternoon, you can ride in one of their antique cars (fire truck or bus)—a hit with young kids.
- Tennis clinics are free for kids (as young as 5); pickleball and private lessons are also available.
- The nearby public beach (South Beach) is a 5-minute scenic walk. The hotel loans out chairs and umbrellas (but you’ll carry them to the beach). Lifeguards are on duty, but the ocean still may be a bit rough for young kids.
- Martha's Vineyard is great for biking. No bikes on-site, but they partner with a local rental shop that delivers (including kid bikes, trailers, baby seats, and tag-alongs).
- Oyster farm tours are available (not recommended for kids under 8).
- For babysitting, they recommend a local service (https://www.summersitters.com/request).
eat
- Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM at The Dunes (main restaurant), with ocean views and a sea breeze.
- The Dunes is also great for dinner and even has a staffed kids activity corner during mealtime.
- Every Wednesday, they host a lively clambake on the lawn with live music (kids 4 and under eat free).
- The General Store opens at 7:30 and has grab-and-go breakfast and lunch as well as snacks.
- The Poolside grill is a great, casual option for lunch. Or, you can have the General Store pack you a picnic for the beach.
- Fresh baked cookies and lemonade are in the lobby each afternoon; s’mores in the courtyard in the evening.
- You can’t walk to other restaurants, but a water taxi runs to Edgartown for dining.
The details
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Kids Club
Complimentary Day Program 9 AM-12 PM for ages 3+ (potty-trained) to 12 years. Sign-in at Activities Center starting 9 AM, parents must be present for first-day check-in. Evening program Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays for additional fee, includes dinner. Activities include beach trips, Farm Institute visits, crafts, games, and turtle pond visits. Counselors are CPR and First Aid certified.
Evening Children's Program serves as supervised childcare with dinner included on select evenings. Sign-up required by 2 PM day-of. Specific costs not mentioned in sources.
Pools
Two heated outdoor pools plus integrated kiddie/wading area. New expanded pool deck area added with larger main pool and brand-new hot tub. Seasonal operation from May to late October. Pool towels provided in rooms and at pool area.
Beach
Direct private path to South Beach (250-yard/3-minute walk). Complimentary beach amenities provided. South Beach is rated as one of the world's best beaches.
Babysitting
Activities
Complimentary tennis courts, fitness center, yoga classes on lawn, life-size chess, turtle pond, putting green, basketball courts, pirate ship playground, antique vehicle rides, weekly clambakes, bike rentals, s'mores around fire pits, foosball, ping-pong, billiards, lawn games (cornhole, ladder golf).
Travel & transportation
- Martha's Vineyard Airport is 20 minutes away (year-round flights from Boston, summer flights from Charlotte, NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington D.C.)
- There are many different ferry options from the mainland. If you're bringing a car, you'll need to take the Steamship Ferry (but, you really won't need a car once you're there).
- You can book shuttle transportation from the ferry terminals to the hotel.
- The hotel has a free shuttle that will take you to Edgartown. In the evenings, they also offer a water taxi (paid) to/from the hotel to Edgartown in time for dinner
Leave it at home - they have it!
- Pack 'n plays
- Highchairs
- For all other gear, they recommend a local rental company: mvbabyrent.com
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