Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsEdgartown
The Charlotte Inn
Whaling captain hideaway
Edgartown Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Renovated
1970
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
Whaling captain hideaway
Brick pathways wind through secluded gardens to quiet sitting rooms filled with original nineteenth-century oil paintings and Edwardian furnishings.
What it’s good at
Notable
Personalized concierge care, bespoke island picnics, fine Italian bed linens, and white-glove dining at The Terrace.
Notable
An 1864 Edgartown whaling captain residence preserved with period English antiques, manicured gardens, and original oil paintings.
Notable
Welcoming travelers since the 1930s with unbroken country-house traditions, quiet afternoon tea, and timeless candlelit dinners.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet South Summer Street sits a short walk from Edgartown Harbor, waterfront restaurants, and the shops along Main Street.
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The rooms
Individually styled rooms feature period English antiques, antique brass and crystal fixtures, and crisp Italian linens.
Restaurant
The Terrace at The Charlotte Inn
French technique shapes local island seafood under the glass roof and hanging ferns of the candlelit conservatory.
At the table
White-clothed tables sit on the flagstone garden patio beside a central bronze fountain and lush greenery.
How it began
Built in 1864 as a whaling captain's private residence, the property was restored in the 1970s by Gerret and Paula Conover.
Martha's Vineyard
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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.