Custom-Built Aquinnah Escape—Walk to Menemsha Pond. Private Ocean Access. Kayaks

Aquinnah, Massachusetts
$545 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Welcoming Hillside Cottage is a delightfully comfortable, custom-built, 3 bedroom family home in a serene, private, country setting in Aquinnah. This sun-drenched house has panoramic views of the surrounding area, as well as enticing glimpses of Menemsha & Squibnocket ponds and the ocean.

Enjoy a stroll to a shared private Menemsha Pond beach as well as a new and secluded Land Bank pond access path (both 5-7 minutes by foot) or use your own key to a shared private beach on the south shore (5 minute drive & no Philbin town beach parking hassle or expense). Use of 4 kayaks (2 double & 2 singles) from 'Red Beach' on Menemsha Pond included in rental.

The open concept living area has a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen is ample, well-equipped and a pleasure to work in.

Two full bathrooms.

Three Bedrooms
•Upstairs Bedroom: The primary bedroom has its own full bath and private balcony with views. Sleeps 2.

•Lower Bedroom: Furnished with lovely antique Danish beds that can be set up as two twins or a queen, depending on your needs. Sleeps 2.

•Main-floor Bedroom: This space has a new queen bed and is conveniently located next to second bathroom. Sleeps 2.

•The living room has a sleeper sofa that can fold out into a bed for 2.

Ample storage throughout the house

Added features include: gas grill, a large screened porch with eating and lounging areas, a spacious upper deck with views, and a great outdoor shower.

Keywords: light & airy house; private (shared) access to ocean beach with a parking spot & walking access to Menemsha Pond beach; kayaks included in rental; water views; quiet & serenity.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Bulk Dispenser For Toiletries Composting Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French Romanian
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Table Tennis TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • 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 Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Paula F.

    Submitted May 31, 2026

    Stayed May 25, 2026

    The house is very lovely, pleasantly situated in a remote part of the island. A few upgrades are needed, but the owner is mindful of addressing them.

  • Charles V.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Amazing place. Location close to all the beaches of Aquinnah. Very private which is what we wanted. Design is very well set up. Three separate bedrooms includes private Master on it's own floor. Wonderful rooftop deck. And all communications with the owner were great!

  • David T.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Victoria was a great host and communication was great, answering any questions we had.

  • Ryan M.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We stayed here for the last two years and absolutely loved it. The house is comfortable, well-maintained, and in a fantastic location. It was perfect for our family and truly felt like home. Highly recommend!

  • Clifford L.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this beautiful home in Aquinnah! I would happily rent it again. The owner, location, and neighbors were delightful.Just don”t forget to wear tick and mosquito repellant when outdoors in this neighborhood.

  • Tony M.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay in Aquinnah in September 2024! We loved the house, and its design and setting gave us a great base to explore the island. With access to six plus beaches and the use of kayaks, there’s lots to see if you want to, but also lots of great places just to sit and relax. The deck at the house is a wonderful place to watch sunrises, sunsets, and moon rises too! We will be back!

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We loved Victoria's sweet home, and the lovely spot in Aquinnah. Everything was perfect in this comfortable, well-supplies home. We loved the house and love Aquinnah. Victoria was great, and we hope to come back again.

  • Aisha Dumi L.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    10 out of 10! Thank you Victoria and family for an outstanding vacation! Their beautiful home is well situated, close to multiple bodies of water. You can reach Menemsha pond in a 4-5 minute walk, you can drive or bike 5-10 minutes to the ocean, you can kayak, or you can take a short drive to the public beach or the Aquinnah-resident beach. The first few days of our vacation, it was quite rainy and cold. However the Brown family’s well-appointed and beautifully designed house made it a delight to simply enjoy the home. I cannot say enough about how well-stocked, comfortable and beautiful this house is. I kept up my yoga practice in the screened-off front room while facing bucolic greenery ahead of the pond. When the rain ceased, a charm of hummingbirds flocked to the hibiscus bush beside the entrance. On a warmer day during our stay, I noticed 5 distinct types of butterflies and colorful moths delighting in the many pollinator flowers behind the house. Since my sister is very allergic to mosquitoes, yet loves the outdoors, we all brought plenty of protection that we never even needed to use. The nature-forward treatment of the grounds somehow repelled mosquitoes yet invited pollinating butterflies. Every kitchen tool I could imagine, was already stocked, from a rolling pin, baking dishes, pots and pans and the like. The cross breeze regulated the temperature so well, on our hottest day there, we didn’t break a sweat. I cannot wait to return. Thank you!

  • Maxanne R.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    A lovely home, well located in Aquinnah. The owner was available for any questions. I would highly recommend this property. The description captures its essence well.

  • William S.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    To celebrate a birthday Party.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$545+
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