Edgartown Designer Cottage between Town & Beach.

Edgartown, Massachusetts
$598 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Edgartown’s stylish getaway, Idle Hour Cottage, is a relaxing, cozy cottage perfectly situated between town and South Beach along the bike path, and a 5-minute walk to the Katama General Store for every convenience. The Cottage boasts high vaulted ceilings, wide plank floors, luxury finishes, designer furniture and fixtures, and mini split AC/heat. The cottage comes with an impressive list of amenities (see below) so you can enjoy quintessential island living without the hassle of over-packing.

The cottage sits on a beautifully landscaped one-acre property with the main house. Bike or walk to South Beach for fun in the sun, big waves and stunning views. Collect shells along the shores of Lighthouse Beach or take the Chappy Ferry for a day on Chappaquiddick. A short 7-minute drive to State Beach offers calm waters and an iconic jump off Jaws Bridge! Or enjoy a lovely stroll along cobblestone streets for some shopping and sight-seeing in historic Edgartown. Once you’ve spent the day exploring, come back to Idle Hour Cottage for a relaxing cocktail on a large private deck before heading to one of the Island’s delectable restaurants… or stay “home” and lounge on the patio, enjoying the always-spectacular sunsets.

Features include:
• Bedroom with gel-cooled foam queen mattress, bench, closet and campaign chest;
• Marble Bathroom with large tub and shower with handheld shower head;
• Fully equipped Kitchen with stainless steel sink and appliances, butcher block countertops; café table and vintage McGuire target-back chairs;
• Sitting room offers a mix of stylish new and vintage furniture including a Ficks Reed chair and ottoman, and three-seat sofa for lounging;
• A stocked cocktail bar for creative evening refreshments;
• WiFi and 4K Smart TV for watching your favorite shows with your personal subscriptions;
• An expansive outdoor deck offers relaxation with a dining set and separate chaise lounge seating with umbrella
• Shared driveway with main house and parking for 1 car.

Amenities include:
• Crisp designer Bed Linens and Bath towels included
• Your days are “beach-ready” with Sand Chairs, Beach bag, Cooler and Beach Towels – no need to pack all that bulk
• Spa robes are provided for aprés-sun lounging
• Bath is stocked with hair and body care products from our favorite brands, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash and makeup wipes
• Fully appointed bar: wine glasses, Martini glasses, tumblers, ice bucket, wine opener, etc.
• Nespresso Espresso/Cappuccino maker
• Drip Coffee maker and Kettle for tea/hot chocolate
• Kitchen with full complement of French Laguoile flatware and cutlery, glassware, dishes, pots/pans, blender, toaster, cooking utensils, kitchen towels

*Renters are responsible for any and all damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

*Our calendar is updated in real-time and nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Please call or email us if you have any questions. We respond within 24-48 hours.
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** Please be assured that we have very strict cleaning practices as always:
• Check in/out is no person-to-person contact with our combination lock entry.
• All towels and bedding (including pillows) are washed in hot water at least 60ºC/140ºF and we have 3 sets of sheets in rotation, used 3 weeks apart.
• Kitchen and Bath are cleaned with hotel strength disinfectant.
• Other high-touch surfaces (including tabletops, chair handles, light switches, door handles, remotes, coasters, etc.) are cleaned with disinfectants as well.
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• One car in driveway only
• Per Edgartown Police, strict quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am.
• A Note About Our Security System: We have a RING security camera that monitors the pool area at the main house for safety. Please be aware that your movements may be captured if you are walking close to the pool. There are NO cameras in the cottage or around the cottage yard for your privacy.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Lauren B.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Wonderful week in MV! The cottage had everything we needed and was a great location to bike into town or to the beach. Would love to come back and stay again!

  • Danielle S.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    Incredible cottage with every amenity you could possibly need. Barbara was a fast communicator (and so lovely!). The cottage is walking distance to town and a leisurely walk to the beach. HIGHLY recommend this stay!

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    The cottage was lovely and as pictured in the VRBO listing. It is perfectly located between town and the beach. You can walk either direction out of the cottage and catch a free bus into town or to South Beach, on Katama or Herring Creek. The bus can be tracked on the QR code on the VTA map. All is also walking or biking distance if you wish. We would love to stay here again next year.

  • Tina R.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Great location…easy walk to beach and Edgartown center…

  • Jameela L.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Our stay was very relaxing, peaceful, felt like an extension of being home.The host was most gracious and very responsive!

  • Nelson C.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    The property is a described and show in the picture. Perfect for a long weekend. My wife and I loved how it was set in the back of the property and private. It had everything we needed. Would stay here again for sure.

  • Natalie M.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    This very well-appointed 1-bedroom cottage is the perfect setting for a Martha’s Vineyard stay. The location provides easy access (with a car) to Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Edgartown is easily bikeable. The cottage is clean and super-comfortable so it’s a pleasure to stay in and enjoy the small deck, patio and lounge chairs too.

  • Catherine S.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    From our initial contact Barbara was an extremely responsive, warm and wonderful hostess even helping us secure ferry tickets. The light filled cottage is ideally situated an equidistant 5 minute drive between magnificent South Beach and charming Edgartown. We enjoyed exploring the island by day and returning to the serene and relaxing cottage by night.The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans etc as is the bathroom.

  • Andrea C.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    Hands down the most relaxing vacation! Beautiful home, great location and amazing owner.

  • Alex L.

    Submitted May 12, 2024

    Stayed May 9, 2024

    Our stay at the Edgartown Cottage was just perfect. Barbara was a communicative and attentive host. The cottage was beautiful decorated and had everything we needed - freshly pressed robes, soft towels and a beach picnic basket. The cottage was located within walking distance to town and the beach. We so enjoyed exploring during the day and coming back to a beautiful home at night. We cannot wait to return next season.

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