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FAQWe want you to have an enjoyable time when staying at our Resort. To make your vacation even more spectacular, here are answers to some of your more "Frequently Asked Questions":
When is the Winnetu Oceanside Resort Open in 2010? The Winnetu Inn is open from Thursday, April 22, 2010 to Sunday, October 24, 2010. The private townhouses and homes at Mattakesett Properties are available for rent — beginning Friday, May 28, 2010 to Monday, October 11, 2010. What is the Best Way to Get to the Vineyard? The best way to get to the Island is by ferry boat or airplane. See our "Getting Here" Page for more details. The Winnetu Oceanside Resort Offers Many Different Kinds of Accommodations. What's the Difference Between Staying in a Suite at the Winnetu Hotel Versus Renting a Private Home at Mattakesett Properties? We consider ourselves to be a one-of-a-kind, New England-style, ocean-side Resort, providing you with a comfortable home-away-from-home, colorful personality, and individualized attention. We are the only commercial establishment on the entire south coast of Martha' Vineyard. You can choose between staying in a suite at the Winnetu Hotel or renting a private home at Mattakesett Properties. If Staying at the Winnetu Hotel… Winnetu Hotel accommodations are mostly suite-like — ranging from one-to-four bedrooms — and feature kitchenettes or full kitchens. All are air-conditioned and include daily housekeeping. We designed these suites, as well as our two private cottages, so that you feel as though you are staying at an island beach home — not a hotel. Although we do not offer turndown or room service, we would be delighted to have you order something from our Lure Grill restaurant — or pool food service area — to take back to your suite. The beach is a 250-yard walk from the Hotel on our private path. If Staying at Mattakesett Properties… The privately owned townhouses and homes at Mattakesett Properties offer you the space you need to stretch out and relax. They range in size from three-to-four bedrooms — together with full kitchens — and can accommodate six-to-eight people each. We also have some larger-sized four-bedroom homes and a select number of five-bedroom homes that can comfortably sleep from eight-to-ten people each. Homes vary in decor and design style and are rated "Bronze, Silver, Silver-Plus or Gold," so that you can select the right home for your budget. Most homes are naturally cooled from the ocean breezes; there isn't any mechanical air conditioning in them. (However, some of the larger, private homes do have air conditioning). All of the Mattakesett Properties' townhouses and homes are cleaned upon arrival and departure. The beach is a five-to-fifteen minute walk away, depending on the location of your home. Are Any of Your Accommodations Air-Conditioned? The Winnetu Hotel studios, suites, and two private cottages have individually controlled air-conditioning. Most of the private home rentals at Mattakesett Properties are not mechanically air-conditioned, but naturally cooled by the ocean breezes — as well as ceiling fans and portable fans — provided by the individual home owners. However, some of the larger, private homes do have air conditioning. What's it Like on the Vineyard During the Shoulder Months of April, early May, Late September, and October? In the spring and autumn, the Vineyard takes on a different hue — as compared to summer. The six eclectic towns that make up the Island offer many choices for shopping, dining, and sightseeing. The fishing and bike riding are superb; antiquing and art gallery hopping are favorite pastimes; and everywhere, you see people walking. It's a time of discovery… The favorite time on the Island for locals — and others who know it well. What are Your Check-In & Check-Out Policies? Check-in for accommodations at the Winnetu Hotel is 4:00 p.m. Check-in for private home rentals at Mattakesett Properties is 5:00 p.m. Check-out for the entire Winnetu Oceanside Resort property is 10:00 a.m. We would be happy to store your luggage — if you either arrive early or desire to stay later — and encourage you to enjoy our extensive facilities. What Transportation Services Do You Provide to-and-from the Resort? Do I Need to Bring a Car? In the summer months, there is an extensive bus service that runs throughout the Island, so a car is not necessary for stays of up to four days. The Winnetu Oceanside Resort supplements the Island bus Service (a.k.a., Vineyard Transit Authority or "VTA") with its own complimentary shuttle service to Main Street, Edgartown. In addition, we offer a sunset water taxi cruise to Edgartown and options to either rent bicycles or automobiles once at the Resort. Taxi service is also plentiful. For guests staying more than four days; for those traveling with young children; and for those visiting in the early spring or late autumn, bringing a car over to the Island can be more efficient. Should I Bring My Own Beach Towels and Chairs? All guests of the Winnetu Oceanside Resort — whether staying at the Winnetu Hotel or in a private home at Mattakesett Properties — are asked to bring their own beach towels. However, the Winnetu General Store has beach towels for sale, if you desire, and we also provide them as part of our "Beach Survival Kit," which you may purchase through our "Online Concierge" services Page (click here). Mattakesett Properties' guests are asked to bring their own beach chairs. The Winnetu Hotel provides complimentary beach chairs for hotel guests that can be signed out and returned each day during their stay. May We Bring Our Pets? If bringing your pet on vacation is important to you, we suggest you consider staying in a private home at Mattakesett Properties. Some pet-friendly homes are available upon advance request. Pets or animals of any kind are not permitted at the Winnetu Hotel. Call our Reservations Office at (866) 335-1133 (toll-free, USA only) or (508) 310-1733 if you would like local kennel information where you can board your pet while staying with us. Where Can We Get Groceries? There is a well-stocked "Stop and Shop" grocery store in Edgartown about three miles from the Resort, as well as five other large grocery stores on the Island. Do You Have a Bell Staff and Room Service? For your convenience we provide bell service, as well as easy-to-use, self-service luggage carts — if you choose. We do not offer Room Service, but take-out can be arranged through our on-site restaurant, Lure Grill. Our staff will be more than happy to help you if you need assistance. What About Babysitting Services? We make available to our guests a list of private individuals who are interested in babysitting, so that you can make arrangements on your own. |
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The Vineyard is an island, psychologically separated from the mainland; a state of mind all its own…With the ebb and flow of daily life determined by the ferry boat arrivals and departures. It is an unpretentious, charming place to explore every season of the year and have fun with friends and family. 
