Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsEdgartown
Faraway Martha's Vineyard
Bohemian maritime quarters
Edgartown Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Opened
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
FarawayBohemian maritime quarters
Guests drift from sunlit courtyard loungers to acoustic parlor corners, wrapped in an effortless, music-tinged island ease.
“There’s an exuberant eclecticism to the design of Faraway Martha’s Vineyard, a 58-room boutique hotel that opened last year in the 1742 Kelley House.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
European oak chevron floors, marble fireplaces, and 1970s coastal bohemia across six restored historic houses.
Notable
Preserved 18th-century sea captains' quarters anchoring the historic 1742 Kelley House site in downtown Edgartown.
Notable
Open-air cocktails at The Pelican Club and pints beside exposed brick inside historic tavern The Newes.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Faraway Martha’s Vineyard comprises six of them; and while, with nearly two centuries in business under one name or another, it’s one of the oldest hotels in the country, its new owners have updated it…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel sits in downtown Edgartown along Kelly Street, steps from the harbor, bookshops, and the Chappaquiddick ferry dock.
The rooms
Guest rooms across the captains' houses pair midcentury textures with analogue turntables, record selections, and custom Byredo bath amenities.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated saltwater pool sits in the central courtyard, lined with sun loungers and private cabanas.
The fitness studio
Stationary bikes sit against warm wood-paneled walls in the gym, and complimentary guest bicycles wait outside.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
The Newes from America
This 1742 tavern serves local seafood and craft beers beside exposed brick walls, timber beams, and fireside booths.
The design is spot on—think New England seaside fantasia. At both of its locations, Faraway appears to pose the design question: what does modern maritime look like?
At the table
The Pelican Club pours cocktails and serves sushi under patio umbrellas and pergolas on the pool deck.
How it began
Dating to 1742 as the Kelley House, the storied seafaring landmark was reimagined around the laid-back spirit of musician Carly Simon.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.