Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsVineyard Haven
Nobnocket Boutique Inn
Modernist island retreat
Vineyard Haven Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Modernist island retreat
Secluded among wooded grounds on a bluff above the harbor, the inn swaps traditional maritime clutter for light-flooded minimalist interiors.
What it’s good at
Notable
Airy interiors pair polished parquet floors and bold color accents with furniture by Philippe Starck and Marcel Wanders.
Notable
Attentive innkeepers serve multi-course gourmet breakfasts alongside Frette linens, gas fireplaces, and deep soaking tubs.
Listed
A 1908 Arts and Crafts manor house once serving as the private estate of the island doctor.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The aesthetic is elegant but minimalist — think parquet floors, natural light, and fine materials in crisp white, slate gray, and bold pops of color...
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A ten-minute stroll downhill leads to the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal, quiet harbor beaches, and village seafood spots.
The rooms
Crisp slate and white interiors feature polished hardwood, while luxury suites add working fireplaces and freestanding soaking tubs.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-room massage treatments on request.
At the table
Breakfast is served on the garden patio or sunroom, with house-baked pastries, island-roasted Chilmark Coffee, and daily wellness shots.
How it began

Built in 1908 as the island doctor's Arts and Crafts residence, the manor was completely overhauled to replace Victorian bric-a-brac with modern lines.
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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.