The Captain Morse House is located in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard. The East Wing of the house is a totally private home and a part of the 26 room Captain Morse House. The Wings are 100% private just like a townhouse is. There is no shared interior space; each 6-bedroom wing has its own kitchen, entrances, and rooms. See below for detailed information.
The Captain Morse House is one of Edgartown's premier homes. It was built by the island's most successful whaler, Captain John Osbourne Morse, in 1840. The Captain Morse House has a superb location on the waterfront and is a short walk to Edgartown's shopping and beaches. The Captain Morse House is located at the corner of Morse and North Water Streets. The town of Edgartown is defined by its Main Street. To the south is South Water Street, which winds by the giant pagoda tree and towards the road to Katama and South Beach. North Water Street runs the opposite way, and the Captain Morse House is located about halfway between Main Street and the Harbor View Hotel, which overlooks the Edgartown Lighthouse and the outer harbor.
On the North Water Street side of the house, there are two spacious porches framed by 10 Doric columns, offering views of Edgartown Harbor. They create an ideal place to spend time with friends. The large patio, backyard, and garden offer a private oasis. Three magnificent Linden trees grace the yard. Edgartown's North Wharf lies steps away at the end of Morse Street. It is a great place to go and enjoy the waterfront or perhaps some fishing.
As you might be able to guess, we specialize in large families, family reunions, weddings, and anniversaries. Changing demand from our guests has led us to offer the home in Wings. Wing rentals are now fully 50% of our rental business. East Wing Rental (The property you are currently viewing)
Accommodations: 10 rooms, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, sleeps up to 12 people.
The East Wing 1st Floor of the house is the larger and more luxurious of the two. There is a large front living room with access to the large front porch facing North Water Street with water views of Edgartown Harbor. Just off the living room, there is an en-suite bedroom with a sleeper sofa equipped with an "air-dream" mattress. The large dining room can seat 12, and there is a large gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances.
The 2nd floor features a king bedroom that can be made en-suite, two Queen Bedrooms, a large double twin bedroom, and two baths.
The 3rd floor includes a small sitting area and a large front bedroom with a Queen bed and two twin beds.
The stairs in this 1840 home are steep. People with mobility issues should stay on the 1st floor or use the elevator. West Wing Rental (If you want this Wing you will need to exit this property and search for it)
Accommodations: 9 rooms, 6 bedrooms plus a sleeping loft, 4 bathrooms, sleeps up to 12.
The 1st-floor consists of an open-plan living room and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a private bar, a Queen bedroom, and an en-suite bath. The west door exits right onto the large patio and lawn.
At the top of the 2nd-floor staircase is a loft with a bunk bed and a twin bed for three people, plus a shared bath. Through the hall is a single bedroom, a large king bedroom, and an en-suite bath.
The 3rd-floor has a double bedroom for two, two single bedrooms, and a full bathroom.
Please note that the stairs in this 1840s house are steep. People with mobility issues should sleep on the 1st floor. Shared Amenities
EXTERIOR
When you rent a Wing of the house, you share the large backyard, patio, and driveway. On the patio are two large 8-person teak tables, each with a large market umbrella. There are two large BBQ grills. On the lawn are eight chaise lounges. The tool shed has shared bikes and a toy box with beach chairs and umbrellas. We have space for four cars in our single-lane driveway. There is available parking one block away for another two cars. When the other Wing has guests, the East Wing has the driveway, and the West Wing has the two off-site parking spots just down the street. There is no overnight street parking except for the two town parking lots at the foot of Main Street and Mayhew Lane.
On the side of the property is a single-file driveway with off-street parking for one car for each wing. There is free parking on the street during the day. No parking from 2:00 am to 7:00 am. There are other parking locations around town, but none within walking distance of the house during the summer.
We have developed a system to allow a guest to have a patio party during one evening of their stay. Please see the EVENTS section below.
We have a 12-passenger Ford Transit van available as a separate rental. Please inquire. EVENTS:
We are happy to have events, but you must apply for written permission. For large events, we suggest renting the entire house.
We are committed to doing whatever we can to make your stay in our family home on Martha's Vineyard special. We think that our house is the best in town and offers our guests a truly unique experience. More detailed information on The Captain Morse House is on our website. Just search for Captain Morse house.
Summary of Standard East Wing Accommodations
Floor Description of accommodations by floor Bedrooms Beds Bed Types Sleeping Baths
1st 1 Bedroom with Queen Sofa Sleeper which will sleep 2 people (Bedrooms 12) 1 1 1QSofa 2 1
2nd 4 Bedrooms (Bedrooms 1 through 4 / 4's King can be made into 2 twins) 4 5 1K 2Q 2t 8 2
3rd 1 Bedroom and sitting area with 1 Queen and two twins (Bedroom 10) 1 3 1Q 2t 4
Total 6 10 1Q 1F 4t 14 3 Adding Accommodations to Wing Rentals
Changing the Accommodations in a Wing Rental
We have some flexibility in the way we split the house to add or subtract bedrooms. Please inquire if you are interested in this option.
Also, consider renting the entire home if you need more space.
Summary
We are committed to doing whatever we can to make your stay in our family home on Martha's Vineyard a special one. We think that our house is the best in town and offers our guests a truly unique experience.
More detailed information on The Captain Morse House is on our website. Just search for captainmorsehouse.
EXPECTATIONS
This is where, in the interest of transparency, we divulge everything you ought to know about the house.
PARKING
The fewer cars you bring to the island the better. That said....
We have space for up to 4 cars in our single-lane driveway.
We also have rented guaranteed available additional parking one block away for another two cars and possibly more.
When the Wings are both rented the East Wing gets the driveway and the West Wing gets the two spots down the street. This way no one gets blocked in.
There is free parking on the street during the day for up to two hours in the season and all day off-season.
There is no parking overnight from 2:00 am to 7:00 am.
There are two town parking lots with overnight parking at the foot of Main Street and at nearby Mayhew Lane.
There is another lot up at the Triangle called the Dark Woods Lot.
WATER
You are 200 feet from Edgartown Harbor. Walk out of the house and down Morse Street to Edgartown's North Wharf. This is a public wharf and also houses the harbormaster and a marine store. We have a Boston Whaler that is docked here and available as a separate rental. We mention this because some may consider that a hazard.
STAIRS & RAILING
This house was built in 1840 before modern building standards. There are steep stairs from the West Wing of the 1st floor to the 3rd floor and from the East Wing's 2nd floor to the 3rd floor. There are also low railings on the porches and at the West Wing 2nd-floor landing. Small children will need supervision. People with mobility issues should stay on the 1st floor or use the elevator in the East Wing.
CAMERAS
Two exterior cameras and three doorbell cameras cover entrances and patio. The interior camera can be turned towards the wall when you come in.
These are for your protection only.
NOISE
You are three blocks away from Main Street. This is an "in-town" location with all the advantages of walking to pretty much anything you want. The disadvantage is that traffic will be sometimes heard at the corner of Morse Street and North Water Street. The other Wings Guests can sometimes be heard.
TERMS AND RATES:
All pricing, availability, and terms are subject to change without notice. We use dynamic pricing that adjusts to market demand and other factors.
A booking is confirmed only when we receive a payment and a signed lease.
All rentals are subject to our lease, manual, and house rules whether you have expressly signed a lease or not.
Each guest making a booking must sign our lease and provide your personal email, cell phone, legal mailing address (no PO Boxes), picture of a valid government ID, and a selfie showing the ID next to your face.
We reserve the right to cancel any booking where we feel the rates are inaccurate or when the guest fails to adhere to our house rules.
Unauthorized Late Check-Out or Early Check-Ins seriously disrupt our existing guests, cleaners, and caretakers. The fee for these is $100 per quarter hour
REV: 2025-01
