Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsEdgartown
Harbor View Hotel
Shingled seaside institution
Edgartown Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Classic Heritage LocalOutside the door
Shingled seaside institution
The property preserves the easy cadence of a 19th-century coastal resort, centering on manicured lawns and breezy days by the harbor.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Generations have gathered on the wraparound veranda to watch harbor sailing traffic.
Notable
An 1891 shingled Victorian landmark anchoring Edgartown's historic waterfront district.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
North Water Street leads directly into the village center, putting Main Street boutiques, cafes, and harbor docks within an easy walk.
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The rooms
Captain's Cottages include kitchenettes for residential stays. Across the grounds, Roxana rooms have whitewashed wood planking and sunrise-red accents.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated saltwater pool sits among manicured gardens, lined with bluestone decking and private cabanas.
Gym and yoga
Cardio machines and free weights fill the 24-hour gym, and seasonal morning yoga meets on the Great Lawn.
Bettini Restaurant
Large windows look straight out toward the harbor, and the kitchen serves local seafood beneath reclaimed wood beams.
At the table
Roxy Pool Bar serves warm lobster rolls beside stone firepits. Inside, Behind The View pours cocktails through the evening.
How it began
Steven Spielberg and his crew took 50 rooms while filming Jaws in 1974, famously staging a pasta fight in the dining room.
Martha's Vineyard
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Our shorthand
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.