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Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach.

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In the historic district, this 1866 Pratt house boasts a water view across from Inkwell Beach. From its large porch, you can see down the coast to Edgartown on a clear day. The property is steps from beach activities like kite flying and picnics in the park, as well as nearby shopping and dining options.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach.

This is an original Pratt house built in 1866 by the famed architect Pratt for whom the Pratt Institute in New York was named. It is located in the historic district across from a large park in which baseball, golf practice, kite flying, bike riding, picnics and even, on at least one occasion, horseback riding was practiced. The house has a water view which includes and is across the street and only steps from the famous Inkwell Beach. On a clear day, as most are in this location, you can see from the large porch, the beaches and down the coast all the way to Edgartown. It is also just a short 3 block walk to town and its many shops, family concerts, restaurants, festivals, art galleries, antique shops, the carousel, the arcade, as well as to the Oak Bluffs ferry. It is a shorter walk to the basketball and tennis courts.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Saturday to Saturday rentals in high season,

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0174772210

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Located in Oak Bluffs, this vacation home is near the beach. Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier and Flying Horses Carousel are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Circuit Avenue and Main Street. Island Cove Adventures and Polly Hill Arboretum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Inkwell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Circuit Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oak Bluffs Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lookout Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Catboat Coffee Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Portuguese-American Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Joy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Offshore Ale Co. - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is steps from Inkwell Beach and Seaview Beach. Ocean Park and Circuit Avenue are also within 10 minutes.

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Original Pratt House built in 1866 with Ocean View of the Inkwell beach. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

The best part of this property is the location. It is steps to Inkwell Beach, next to the park, and an easy walk to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location, great porch and the owner was excellent to work with. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

We had a wonderful vacation at this property. Beautiful ocean views from the porch and that is where we spent most of our time relaxing! Steps to Inkwell Beach and a short walk to town. Nice and quiet for sleeping as well. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Experience

This house provides the old times MV cottage experience. A stones throw from town and the beach. Immediate access to the bike path and OB ferry, this place is really convenient. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Oak Bluffs Vacation Rental!

We loved our stay at the Pratt House! The location is outstanding- right across from a park and the beach. I loved people watching from the porch every night. We walked to Circuit Ave often and hardly needed our rental car. Greg was an outstanding host- from beginning to end. He was very patient and checked in with us regularly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

vicky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Oak Bluffs

The home is perfectly located. morning coffee on the porch watching the wave crash on ink well beach. Evenings preparing meals in the well appointed kitchen or outdoor grill. Games for the kids. Location… Location… Location. The teens were able to walk to and from Circuit Ave and the basketball ball court with ease. Bedrooms comfortable (air conditioned )… beach chairs.. A great property=a fabulous vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Indira W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely, historic home to stay in for a Martha's Vineyard holiday.

We had a lovely time spending the week at the Pratt House. The pictures don't do it justice. The house is very quaint and pleasant inside. The pictures make it look dark, but it's not. The house is in a great location, just a short walk to town and a very short walk to the Inkwell beach. The Polar Bears congregate in the water at the end of the street. (A must do, by the way!!) The Pratt House is an older home so be aware that it does not have air conditioning. But the house fans help and it does cool down at night. We spent a lot of time on the porch catching the breeze from the ocean and people watching. Greg was a great host. An all around lovely experience. Can't wait to make my way back to Martha's Vineyard next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pratt House. The location could not be beat! And the photos online do not do it justice - it's much brighter and has great spaces that are hard to tell online. As you would expect from an 1866 home, there are some quirks, like really small bathrooms, but they are forgotten as you're sipping your drink on the porch looking at the ocean. There were a couple hot days where we missed having AC, but the house fans helped kept it cool enough to sleep. There is a great breeze coming off the ocean that helps. Overall the 5 bedrooms were spacious and functional for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

calming vacation

Wonderful home, fabulous porch and view! Outside shower was the best ever! Would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great house. Plenty of room. Ideal location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Walk to the beach, walk to town

I just loved this home. We picked it up last minute while at a Red Sox game. Having lived on the Vineyard for ten years, I wanted to try something in OB. This house was just a short walk to all the restaurants. We rolled our luggage easily from the ferry to the house. The beach is across the street and it was simply awesome to walk across the street and take a dip without having to pack the car, towels, food, etc. The best part of the home is the front porch. Very comfortable and very cool. ZERO bugs because of the constant ocean breeze. I was initially concerned with the limited bathrooms (2) in this house but as it turned out, we all used the very spacious outdoor shower which was a lot more enjoyable than any indoor shower. If you are looking for immediate walking access to the beach and the restaurants, this house is a must. Built in the 1800's it had a very comfortable feel to it. NO AC but we didn't need it being right next to the ocean, even during a hot week of July. I still miss that huge porch. Lots of people watching and it is covered from the sun all day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Great Location

Beautiful Location. Great stay. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Irma N.

Great house for a family vacation

The Pratt House is well maintained and displays the original character of the house with modern amenities. The location can't be beat because of the close proximity to the inkwell and Circuit avenue. Two things stand out that verify this is the right house to rent: 1) We did less driving than usual and 2) the kids never wanted to watch TV because of the great family discussion in the dining room and kitchen! The customer service was also outstanding. I highly recommend this house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

Great house and location

Great house with its original character and history. The upgrades in the kitchen along with each room ceiling fan, great furniture, cleanliness and terrific private outdoor shower made this house very comfortable. I think everyone in our group looked forward to that shower everyday. The kids fought for position in line even thought there were two other bathrooms! We enjoyed the back yard cooking on the grill and eating outside. We spent every night on the large front porch where there was a beautiful ocean breeze. We couldn't of asked for a better location since we had six to eight 12-17 year olds with us who walked to town every night and played football, Frisbee and corn hole across the street in the large park/field. The adults enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk to everything. The location allowed you to be close enough to walk but yet allowed just enough distance to bring quiet and peacefulness when returning to the house. Greg the owner was pleasant to work with and made sure our stay was carefree and comfortable. I would highly recommend this house for your next vacation! We hope to visit again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Autumn T.

Classic cozy Cottage by the beach!

I stayed at Greg's house with several family members (adults and children) this past summer for two weeks. It is a nicely maintained older Victorian cottage. It is as bright and airy as the pictures. Inside there are comfortable living spaces and ample sized bedrooms. Cable and wifi were included.The kitchen is very functional, with newer appliances. There is an outdoor shower which we used after the beach, but also as backup to the two indoor bathrooms. We barbecued in the back yard a few times and it was convenient to have this option. There is an inviting wraparound porch with a wonderful view of the water, ideal for relaxing on a warm day. We found the location great for our needs. The Inkwell beach is right across the street. The house is walking distance (about 5 minutes) from Oak Bluffs ferry, in-town Oak Bluffs (10 minutes) , and tennis and basketball courts (5 minutes) , all of which we took advantage of. There is also a large park right across from the house. Greg was pleasant to deal with, and left us a little welcoming gift. We would definitely rent here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Wonderful Beach Vacation Home!

We rented this beautiful house for our favorite August week in the vineyard. We have stayed several places in Oak Bluffs, and wanted a place that was "beachy"--clean with character, required minimal driving for most things and was close to the water. This house met all the criteria. Greg, the owner was great and very responsive during the entire process. The house was exactly what I envisioned for a relaxing beach vacation! It is a beautiful older house, but has upgrades in the bathrooms and kitchen. The kitchen was well stocked with not only dishware, but spices, cooking tools and paper products. The decor is delightful and tasteful. We had 3 couples and 3 children aged 4-14. The house is set up in a way that was comfortable for everyone. The bedrooms were large and airy, one with a lovely balcony from I drank my coffee and watched the Polar Bear Club in the mornings! We walked to town daily and the beach was across the street. When events occurred in the evenings- Illumination Night, fireworks on the beach- we only had to walk out the door and we were there. I could go on about the house.... we loved it. And Greg was a delight to work with. We spoke several times prior to arriving. On our way up, on a Sunday, Greg called to alert me to a problem with the water heater. The next day while we were at the beach, he had someone come and replace the entire thing. He made sure we were not inconvenienced in any way. We will definitely stay here on our returns. It was a true pleasure.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Beautiful home - great location

We loved staying at this beautiful home. It was right across from an open park where our kids could walk over and play ball, fly kits and run around. Another amazing feature that we enjoyed was the large front porch where we enjoyed watching the ocean, relaxing, reading and watching the children playing in the park right out front. We liked that we could easily walk to the Inkwell beach, come back and enjoy the awesome outdoor shower. We could also walk to Oak Bluffs center in minutes and ride our bikes to almost anywhere on the island. We have been blessed with the opportunity to stay on Martha’s Vineyard many times. The location of this house was by far the best one that we have ever stayed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Perfect Summer Place

We got exactly what we wanted, a summer vacation in a real summer home - cool air from the ocean across the street, a lot of light, windows and doors. We invited family up during our stay and they were able to come and enjoy without worrying about bringing a car over. It is so close to everything, even walking distance from the ferry. This location can't be beat. The porch and the view are worth the price of admission.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous ..

Amazing View

My annual relax at the beach was lovely as usual. The sea air and sounds made for the best sleep, also the beds were great. The best situated porch in Oak Bluffs made me LAZY in a good way! The house is very comfortable, charming, and the location is remarkable. I had my morning coffee on the quaint upstairs lookout porch and it was a postcard view. Can't wait til next year.