Martha's Vineyard island resort inn at South Beach Edgartown, MA

<body class="blue" onLoad="initSlideShow(true,5);"> <center> <div class="main"> <div> <img src="../images/head_aboutisland.gif"/><br/> </div> <table class="contentWrapper" cellspacing=0> <tr> <td class="col1of2"> <h1>What Makes The Vineyard So Special?</h1> <img src="../images/pic_aboutisland_lighthouse.jpg" class="picFloatLeft"/> <p>Located in Massachusetts, the largest island in New England, Martha's Vineyard  or "The Vineyard" as locals call their island  has something for everyone.</p> <p>You'll never run out of new reasons for loving it!</p> <h2 style="clear:both;">Martha's Vineyard Offers:</h2> <ul> <li><b>Great Beaches</b>  Rolling surf to gentle family-style. Miles and miles of beach <li><b>Variety</b>  Five quaint and diverse New England villages to explore, beaches, and trails <li><b>An Unhurried Pace</b>  A walk, a cappuccino, a swim, a movie, dinner, and star gazing <li><b>Natural Beauty</b>  Stone walls, rolling countryside, fishing boats, and soft beach sand <li><b>Authenticity</b>  No chain stores hereThis is the real thingbeautiful New England landscapeseclectic shoppinglocal flavor <li><b>Great Seafood, Shops, Culture, Sightseeing</b>  Fresh lobster, great finds, a concert <li><b>Togetherness</b>  Walk, bike, play Scrabble, catch a hermit crab or enjoy an ice cream cone <li><b>Curiosity</b>  Find a little country road, farm stand, antique shop or beach plums <li><b>Mystique</b>  Magnificent homes, chic boutiques and respect for celebrity privacy <li><b>Athletics</b>  Kayaking, sailing, jogging, swimming, walking, bike riding, and world-class golf and tennis. <li><b>Casualness</b>  Sand between your toes, a friendly stroll through town. What's a tie? </ul> <table class="chart" cellspacing=0> <tr> <td class="chartHeadBrown"> <p class="chartHead1">For more information: </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellA"> <p class="chart">About Martha's Vineyard  visit the Chamber of Commerce website at <a href="http://www.mvy.com" target="_blank">www.mvy.com</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellB"> <p class="chart">Our recommended door-to-door, seasonal, passenger-only ferry service from Falmouth to Edgartown  with a direct shuttle link from Edgartown to The Winnetu, <a href="actserv.jsp#ferry" target="_blank">click here</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellA"> <p class="chart">About year-round auto and passenger ferry schedules, check the Steamship Authority website at <a href="http://www.steamshipauthority.com" target="_blank">www.steamshipauthority.com</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellB"> <p class="chart">About Travel and Tourism in Massachusetts, visit the Massachusetts Travel and Tourism website at <a href="http://www.mass-vacation.com" target="_blank">www.mass-vacation.com</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding-top:3px;"> <table cellspacing=0 width=100%> <tr> <td> <a href="http://www.mvol.com" target="_blank"><img src="../images/bug_mvol.gif"></a><br> </td> <td align=right> <a href="http://www.mass-vacation.com" target="_blank"><img src="../images/bug_masstourism.gif"></a><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align=center colspan=2> <a href="http://www.newenglandinnsandresorts.com" target="_blank"><img src="../images/neira_logo.gif" style="margin-top:7px;"></a><br> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table><br clear=all> </td> <td class="col2of2"> <div class="slideShow" style="height:250;"> <div class="slideShowControlSet"> <div id="prev_on"><a href="javascript:slideshow(-1)"><img src="../images/b_ss_prev.gif"></a></div> <div id="auto_on"><a href="javascript:slideshowStop()"><img src="../images/b_ss_stop.gif"></a></div> <div id="auto_off"><a href="javascript:slideshowPlay()"><img src="../images/b_ss_play.gif"></a></div> <div id="next_on"><a href="javascript:slideshow(1)"><img src="../images/b_ss_next.gif"></a></div> </div> <div class="slideShowItems"> <div name="slideShowItem1" id="slideShowItem1"> <img src="../images/pic_aboutisland_1.jpg" name="slideshowPic1" id="slideshowPic1"/>  </div> <div name="slideShowItem2" id="slideShowItem2"> <img src="../images/invisible.gif" name="slideshowPic2" id="slideshowPic2"/>  </div> <div name="slideShowItem3" id="slideShowItem3"> <img src="../images/invisible.gif" name="slideshowPic3" id="slideshowPic3"/>  </div> <div name="slideShowItem4" id="slideShowItem4"> <img src="../images/invisible.gif" name="slideshowPic4" id="slideshowPic4"/>  </div> </div> </div> <table class="col2of2" cellspacing=0 bgcolor="#DDE7F5"> <tr> <td class="chartHeadBrown" colspan=2><img src="images/invisible.gif" width=1 height=3><br></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <img src="../images/quote_biking.gif"><br> </td> <td> <img src="../images/pic_aboutisland_box_1.jpg"><br> </td> <tr> </tr> <td colspan=2> <h2 class="chart">Biking Around the Island</h2> <p class="chart">Our resorts are conveniently located at the beginning of the bicycle path that leads to Edgartown and beyond  a wonderful family outing for all ages. Bring your own bikes or have the <a href="actserv.jsp#bikerental">bicycles delivered to your door</a>  your choice of Mountain, Hybrid, Kids, AlleyCats, Baby Seats or Burley Trailers. One-way bike trips with return van service arranged to Gay Head Light (24 miles) or Oak Bluffs (9 miles).</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartHeadBrown" colspan=2><img src="images/invisible.gif" width=1 height=3><br></td> </tr> </table><br> <img src="../images/chart_avetemp.gif"/><br/><br> <img src="../images/label_easytoreach.gif"/><br/> <table class="col2of2" cellspacing=0> <tr> <td class="chartHeadBrown" colspan=2><img src="images/invisible.gif" width=1 height=1><br></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=2> <p>Martha's Vineyard is 45 minutes by frequent ferry. Air service also is available. <a href="gethere.jsp">Read about how to get here.</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=80%> <table class="chart" cellspacing=0> <tr> <td class="chartHeadBrown" colspan=2> <p class="chartHead3">Approximate distance by car to Woods Hole Ferry:</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellB"><p class="chart">Boston</td><td class="chartCellB"><p class="chart" align=right>85 miles</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellA"><p class="chart">Providence</td><td class="chartCellA"><p class="chart" align=right>85 miles</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellB"><p class="chart">New Haven</td><td class="chartCellB"><p class="chart" align=right>165 miles</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellA"><p class="chart">Hartford</td><td class="chartCellA"><p class="chart" align=right>187 miles</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartCellB"><p class="chart">New York</td><td class="chartCellB"><p class="chart" align=right>271 miles</td> </tr> </table> </td> <td style="padding-left:15px;"> <a href="javascript:popMapIsland()"> <img src="../images/map_sm.jpg"><br> </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="chartHeadBrown" colspan=2><img src="images/invisible.gif" width=1 height=1><br></td> </tr> </table><br> <a href="about.jsp"><img src="../images/b_lodgingoptions.gif"><br></a> <a href="actserv.jsp"><img src="../images/b_actserv.gif"><br></a> <br> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="footer"> <div class="links"> <a href="../index.htm" target="_top">home</a>  |   <a href="about.jsp">about/lodging/rates</a>  |   <a href="ferrytales.jsp">create your own ferry tale</a>  |   <a href="aboutisland.jsp">the island</a>  |   <a href="specials.jsp">specials</a>  |   <a href="dining.jsp">dining</a>  |   <a href="res.jsp">online reservations</a>  |   <a href="gethere.jsp">getting here</a>  |   <a href="contact.jsp">contact</a>  |   <a href="jobs.jsp">jobs</a><br> </div> </div> <div class="footer2"> <div class="photosby">Photography by <a href="http://howardhousephotography.com" target="_blank">Howard House Photography</a>, Roberta Bodwell, and <a href="http://www.rarebrick.com" target="_blank">Rare Brick</a><br></div> <div class="siteby">Site by <a href="http://www.rarebrick.com" target="_blank">Rare Brick</a><br></div> </div> </div> </center> </body>