Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsEdgartown
The Edgartown Inn
Restored whaling captain inn
Edgartown Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
The Edgartown CollectionRestored whaling captain inn
The historic captain's residence runs as an airy bed-and-breakfast, trading heavy seafaring tropes for garden seating and an evening fire pit.
What it’s good at
Notable
Rachel Reider interiors trade heavy nautical cliches for an airy modern farmhouse aesthetic.
Notable
Built in 1798 for whaling captain Thomas Worth, preserving its original clapboard facade.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
its interior design and decoration it’s light, bright, and contemporary, its modern farmhouse style offering a lively contrast to the region’s often heavy nautical vibe.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
North Water Street's picket fences lead straight to Edgartown Harbor, with Lighthouse Beach a ten-minute walk away.
The rooms
Dove-gray rooms are lined with woven rope and wicker, and top-floor rooms look across the rooftops to the harbor.
At the table
Morning spreads are set out under woven pendant baskets, with coconut chia pudding and granola made from local cranberries.
How it began
Nathaniel Hawthorne lodged here while writing Twice-Told Tales, joining a guest ledger that later included Daniel Webster and John F. Kennedy.
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.