Buying a Beach House in Martha’s Vineyard
Looking to Buy A Beach House In Martha’s Vineyard? Things You Need to Know
Are you looking to buy a beach house in Martha’s Vineyard? Here are a few things you should know before buying your beach home.
Buying a beautiful beach home in Martha’s Vineyard is a real estate dream for many. Like any major real estate purchase, there are certain aspects you need to consider before embarking on your purchase.
Take a look at these common considerations to help you find the best place to buy a coastal home in Martha’s Vineyard — and exactly which type of home is right for you.
FIRST THINGS FIRST: Where do you want to live on The Vineyard?
Beaches By Town
Edgartown
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Oak Bluffs
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Vineyard Haven
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West Tisbury
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Chilmark
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Aquinnah
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Homes on Martha’s Vineyard with Beach Access
Speaking of different types of shores, what are you wanting just outside your door? Do you want perfect, white sandy shores or are you ok with some rocks? Flat as far as the eye can see? Or sprinkled with dunes and grasses here and there?
Here’s another consideraton: How popular do you want that beach to be? Does the idea of seasonal activity get you excited, or would you prefer as much seclusion as possible? You may want to consider visiting a particular beach you’re interested in at different times to monitor the crowd level. If you can’t find a place to your liking, you may want to look elsewhere for that beach house investment.
One important thing to remember before planning your trip to the beach on Martha’s Vineyard is, not all beaches are public. There are a handful of “town” beaches, which simply means you must be a town resident and have a pass to access these beaches. These beaches include:
- Lamberts Cove (West Tisbury)
- Lucy Vincent (Chilmark)
- Philbin (Aquinnah)
- Squibnocket (Chilmark)
These are all great beaches, some of our best in fact, and many rentals in these towns come with beach passes. In the summer season these beaches are staffed with lifeguards as well as parking lot attendants to ensure compliance during the season. If you are on the island in the winter, you can enjoy a stroll on almost any of the Island’s beaches, and that alone is enough of a reason to plan a Martha’s Vineyard winter getaway.
Location, location, location
The biggest rule in real estate is “location, location, location.” You can always update the interior or exterior of a beach house, but you can’t generally move it to a better location. So think deeply about the kind of location that suits you and search in that area for a beach house that you’ll want to visit often or live in 365 days of the year — including the cooler months when the water isn’t as warm — for years to come.
Are you ready to buy?
The decision to buy a beach house on Martha’s Vineyard is a large one, indeed — even if you’re only looking at small beach houses. But the benefits of such a purchase can be mighty, as well. A beach view can be serene but also humbling. It can reduce your stress, prove that your problems are smaller than you think, and give you a peaceful feeling about the world. There are so many reasons to invest in buying a beach house on The Vineyard. If you’re ready to let go, jump in, and live your best life on the water and sand, check out our community section for detailed information on each area on the Island.
