Historic, dog-friendly beach view house with fast WiFi, ocean view, & grill

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
$918 avg/night
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Captain Shaw Norris House

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Don't miss your chance to book this incredible historic beach view home, originally built in 1859, boasting modern amenities and a to-die-for rooftop deck. The three-story home in East Chop features ocean views and abundant private outdoor space. Choose between beachcombing on the sand or admiring the water from home.

Enjoy alfresco meals at the outdoor dining table atop the house. The open kitchen is ideal for cooking as it's completely updated with gorgeous white cabinets, recessed lighting, a farmhouse sink, and high-end stainless steel appliances. The formal dining area provides an all-season option for hosting group dinners. Although the home has undergone renovations for your comfort, it retained its charm by keeping fun elements like the blue hardwood floors.

As evening approaches, make sure you don't miss the stunning display of the sunset over the ocean. For nighttime ambience, gather around the firepit on the roof or the one on the enclosed patio.

THINGS TO KNOW
This home is equipped with an outdoor shower.
Streaming services are available with guests' accounts.
Twelve beach chairs are available for guest use.
Children’s toys, books, and games are available for guest use.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the Rental Agreement on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2800 Sq Ft (260 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jennifer L.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    The house was very unkept. Nothing matched, the pictures were not anything like the reality. Bathrooms were not clean. One flat pillow per bed is unacceptable and the white towels had stains on them! Will not recommend this house.

  • Eileen G.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Called three times about mice in the house . Never addressed the issue. Vacuum not working properly. Ice maker and water filter not working . Grill not cleaned .

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    A great home with a roof deck offering beautiful sunsets and a quick walk to several small beaches. The house was large and comfortable for our family vacation. It is equipped with most things you need to cook, relax and beach! We would definitely recommend it for family gatherings. Situated only a mile or so from Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs. We will be back for sure!

  • Frank C.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We had 8 adults and a baby and the house was a perfect size for us - could easily accommodate more. Nice features and location. Several of the key amenities were missing/not working. The roofdeck firepit did not work which was disappointing in the cool evenings. The 12 beach chairs advertised were not there, nor beach towels. 3 of the bathroom towel racks/rings could not hold a towel without falling off. Kitchen tools were spare and no wine glasses in a house on Martha's Vineyard! The roofdeck grill was dirty from use but we bought a grill brush and did it ourselves. Only way to communicate issues was through chatbot with limited results - we ended up getting beach towels, but nothing else was addressed while we were there.

  • Pamela C.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    House is charming. Several items need repair. Didn’t respond quick enough to get issue resolved. A whole day wasted the other day rained all day.

  • Nicole R.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Very clean and quiet with comfortable rooms. We loved all the sun rooms and relaxing spaces. We had a group of five, and one of the rooms didn’t have a comforter on the bed; we moved an existing space heater in and turned up the downstairs heat, and it was fine. Otherwise, we were all very comfortable and loved the house.

  • Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We found the house very clean when we checked in. It was spacious and comfortable for our family. Ed the owner was most attentive to our needs. The roof top outdoor space was great for cookouts and watching the sunset over vineyard haven harbor

  • Brian C.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The house was exactly as advertised. Our family had a wonderful week and I would recommend to anyone looking for a larger group getaway.

  • William S.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2023

    Stayed Oct 15, 2023

    The roof deck was lovely! Allowing doggies was a huge plus for us. Nice open layout, clean, excellent location for getting to restaurants, shops, dog walking hikes.

  • Ruth E.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2023

    Stayed Sep 22, 2023

    I was very impressed with the upgrades at the house. All the bathrooms are updated. The kitchen was upgraded and excellent. The living area was very comfortable. I am not the biggest fan of older homes (the creaky stairs here in the front bothered me and the smallest bedroom was older) but the updates made up for the home being older. The location is fantastic as far as right on the water and close to more of the popular towns in the area. We enjoyed our stay! The house was clean inside throughout and the communication with the staff was great.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$918+
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