Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsEdgartown
The Richard
Monochrome captain's house
Edgartown Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
The Edgartown CollectionMonochrome captain's house
A Greek Revival captain's house trades coastal clichés for sharp monochromes and evenings beside a courtyard fire pit.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1851 Greek Revival whaling captain's home with classic white clapboard frontage.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
they’ve let the heritage architecture speak for itself, and resisted the temptation to go all-out nautical in the décor.
“On the Vineyard, Lark Hotels’ posh Edgartown properties—The Christopher, The Sydney, or The Richard—all have to-die-for linens and provide easy access to shops, restaurants, and, if you get back on your bike, beaches (South) and local farms (Morning Glory).”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Edgartown's historic harbor and village shops are a short walk down Main Street, past classic white-picket fences.
The rooms
Plush beds sit against monochrome palettes and graphic art, with walk-in rain showers in every bathroom.
How it began
Built in 1851 for a whaling captain, the house hosted an artists' retreat before its 2018 reopening.
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.