Downtown Oak Bluffs, short walk to beach & town

We loved the location, ease of the rental (it has everything). It's a little worn, you're typical well-used beach rental. The rooms are small and the outdoor areas are a little musty but overall we had an amazing week. The Barvenik's are very kind and generous owners. Highly recommend as a rental for your visit to MV.

We had a really incredible week at Franks Gingerbread cottage in Oak Bluffs, MV. The location of his home is just perfect and the nice neighbors and location made the stay even more memorable. I should state that we have stayed up on MV each summer for the past 17 years and rented from a family friend in Vineyard Haven. We could not match our dates this year and decided to stay in Oak Bluffs for the experience and convenience. It did not disappoint. We were so grateful for the wonderful location. Near the main shopping and restaurant area.. so close enough to hit back door donuts and Jimmy Seas..but off the main run enough that we felt it was quiet and relaxing. Frank was super helpful in planning ahead of time helping us rent sheets and towels - as we have never had to do that part of staying in a home before. The company along with his cleaning service were awesome. The beds were all made before we arrived! It was also nice to see boogie boards and beach chairs if we had needed them. Frank also left typed instructions for directions /useful suggestions on the kitchen table which we always appreciate.

This gingerbread house is small but the kit hen was well equipped and the furniture comfortable. The bed in the master bedroom was also very comfortable. We didn’t use the other bedrooms. Our only problems were that my husband, who is tall, had to bend to get upstairs and through the doors upstairs. The other issue was where the laundry room was. Access is from the outside, down some concrete stairs and into a cobwebbed basement. Overall, though, we were happy there. The outside porch and patio were lovely and the grill was great. I would recommend to anyone under 5’10”.

We had a great time. Frank & his family were very communicative. We had plenty of room in the house. The patio in the back and the washer/dryer were huge pluses for us. My kids love the little balcony off their room.

The property is just as listed with easy to work with owners. The house is adorable and in the perfect spot! 5 enthusiastic stars!

The gingerbread cottage was close to shopping and restaurants yet fairly quiet. Having the beach at the end of the street was convenient. The house had everything we needed. The owners answered all our questions/concerns promptly. It was a pleasure to stay in a quaint cottage with some modern conveniences.

Our family had a great time at the Gingerbread Cottage. Walking distance to the park for the kids was a huge bonus. Close to downtown but not too close. We really enjoyed walking and exploring all the houses. Thank you Frank!

The house was lovely and equipped with everything we needed. Walking distance to lots of shopping & restaurants. Frank was so helpful in answering all of questions.

You can't beat the location. This was two steps away from the tranquility of the gingerbread cottages and also our favorite ice cream shops on Circuit Ave. The little front porch was a lovely place to enjoy our morning coffee while the kids played inside. Frank went out of his way to make sure we were happy and comfortable. Much appreciated.

Thanks, Frank and family, for sharing your wonderful Gingerbread home with us, and for your helpful information and attentiveness before and during our stay! We had a wonderful long weekend there over Memorial Day, and had a spectacular time. The location couldn't be better: a quiet street but in easy walking distance from everything in Oak Bluffs, and easy to get on our bikes to get to the bike trail, or walk across the street to enjoy exploring the houses at the Camp Meeting Association. The house had everything we needed, and the weather was nice enough that we could eat outside, enjoy some ice cream on the upstairs porch, and even use the outdoor shower. Thanks for calling to check in; it was perfect! And I always wanted to know what it's like to live in one of the great little houses at the Camp Meeting association, now I know! :)