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Getting Here

V.I.P. Ferry/Transfer Service


Highly Recommended! A fun and convenient transportation option — for those guests who choose to visit the Island without an automobile. We offer an easy-to-use, highly recommended, on-Island pick-up and drop-off service to/from our Resort — connecting with the "Island Queen" Ferry from Falmouth, Mass. The crossing time takes only 35 minutes (the shortest crossing to the Island)!

Falmouth is centrally located on the mainland and the Island Queen supplies convenient parking within walking distance to the dock. The boat line has guaranteed Winnetu Oceanside Resort guests parking in their lots (i.e., a special benefit), so long as a Winnetu voucher is shown to the parking attendant. Mainland parking fees are currently $15.00 per day.

To be eligible for this V.I.P. Ferry/Transfer Service, Winnetu guests must pre-reserve — in advance of their Island arrival — by ordering their voucher through this Online Concierge Page on our website. Once you do, all your transportation issues will be taken care of for you. We will book your ferry passage, pick you up at the Oak Bluffs ferry wharf and provide you, your luggage and bicycle with a transfer to-and-from our Resort.

Please Note: Check-in at the Winnetu is 4:00 p.m. and checkout is at 10:00 a.m. If you plan on arriving earlier, or departing later, the Front Desk will be happy to store your luggage, so that you may enjoy the beach or our other facilities.



May 28 to June 17, 2010
Depart Falmouth at 10:30 a.m. (daily); 3:00 p.m. (Fridays only) and 6:00 p.m. (Fridays only)
Depart Resort at 1:45 p.m. (daily); 10:30 a.m. (additional trip on Sundays only)

June 18 to September 12, 2010
Depart Falmouth at 12:00 noon, 1:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. (daily)
Depart Resort at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 1:45 p.m.
(daily)

September 13 to October 11, 2010
Depart Falmouth at 10:30 a.m. (daily); 3:00 p.m. (Fridays only) or 6:00 p.m. (Fridays only)
Depart Resort at 1:45 p.m. (daily); 10:30 a.m.
(additional trip on Sundays only)

 

Pricing Information:

Adults: $28 round trip (includes Resort Service Fee)

Children (ages 4-12): $15 round trip (includes Resort Service Fee)

Children (3 years old and under): Complimentary

Bikes: $3 each way/$6 round trip (limited space; two bikes allowed per trip)

 

By Advance Reservation Only


Island Adventure Trips

Canoe or Kayak Tour On Chappaquiddick – Half-Day Trip


Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge and Wasque Reservation on Chappaquiddick are home to a variety of wildlife, and a naturalist from the Trustees of Reservations will be your guide as you explore these beautiful saltwater worlds from the perfect vantage point…A kayak or canoe! During this trip you may catch a glimpse of heron, osprey, and/or terns flying overhead and crabs, sea sponges or clams in the water below. Your toes will also feel the sands of a remote, Trustees'-protected beach, as you stop midway through your tour to stretch and take in all the sights and sounds of these very special places.

 

June 7 to September 13, 2010

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings:

Leave Resort at 8:45 a.m. (Tour is from 10:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.)

Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons:

Leave Resort at 1:45 p.m. (Tour is from 2:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.)

 

Pricing Information:

Adults: $49
Children (ages 5-15): $21* (*Not recommended for children 4 and under).

Includes: 2-1/2 hour guided tour; canoe or kayak rental; and transportation to/from the Resort. Return via our Winnetu Shuttle service or stay in Edgartown for a leisurely lunch and shopping before returning on your own — via the town-operated VTA bus — for only an additional $1.00 more.

(Please Note: Round-trip ferry fare to-and-from Chappaquiddick not included: $4.00 per adult; $2.00 per child aged 6-to-12 years; free for children 5 and under).

Space is limited; reservations required.

Dune and Lighthouse Tour – Half-Day Trip


Travel via an open-air vehicle across the famous Chappaquiddick Dike Bridge, and great barrier beach, to the spectacular Cape Pogue Lighthouse. Climb the spiral staircase of this century-old wooden lighthouse and discover intriguing stories of the lighthouse keepers who watched over these ocean waters for nearly 150 years. Views from atop the Cape Pogue Lighthouse are breathtaking, and the accompanying guided tour of the barrier beach at Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge makes this the perfect trip for families and individuals of all ages!

 

May 29 to October 18, 2010

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings:

Leave Resort at 8:15 a.m. (Tour is from 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.)

Wednesday & Saturday Afternoons:

Leave Resort at 1:15 p.m. (Tour is from 2:30 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.).

 

Pricing Information:

Adults: $36

Children (ages 5-15): $16* (*Not recommended for children 4 and under)

Includes: 1-1/2 hour guided tour, and transportation to/from Resort. Return via our Winnetu Shuttle service or stay in Edgartown for a leisurely lunch and shopping before returning on your own — via the town-operated VTA bus — for only an additional $1.00 more.

(Please Note: Round-trip ferry fare to-and-from Chappaquiddick not included: $4.00 per adult; $2.00 per child aged 6-to-12 years; free for children 5 and under).

Space is limited; reservations required

Nantucket – Full-Day Experience


New, Added Service Due to Popular Demand! See the Vineyard's sister Island — a historic, world famous, and beautiful day-trip destination.

This is the best and only way to visit Nantucket, for the day, from the Vineyard! Enjoy 4-1/2 hours ashore (on Tuesdays) or 5-1/2 hours ashore (on Saturdays) to shop; visit the Whaling Museum; rent bikes (or bring your own); have lunch; or take a tour of the Island (we recommend Ara's Tours; click here).

You'll head over to Nantucket on our privately chartered, 30-passenger ferry (a.k.a.,, the "Quick-Water") — a converted, oil rig supply vessel from New Orleans — for a fun, 1-1/2 hour voyage. Return via Hy-Line's luxurious, high-speed catamaran (i.e. a one-hour trip).

 

July 6 to August 31, 2010 — Available Every Tuesday and Saturday

Tuesdays: 8:15 a.m. Departure from Resort — 5:15 p.m. Arrival Back

Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. Departure from Resort — 5:15 p.m. Arrival Back

 

Pricing Information:

Adults: $79.00 per person
Children (ages 4-12): $59.00 per child
Children (ages 3 & under): Free

Bikes: $20.00 per bike (limited capacity)

Price Includes: All ferry transportation and transfers to/from the Winnetu Oceanside Resort.

By Advance Reservation Only

Note: A minimum of 10 people are needed for this trip to operate. We will notify you if the trip is running once you are on the Island.

Norton Point Beach – Over-Sand Vehicle Beach Tour


New Trip…Exclusively for Winnetu Guests! What makes Norton Point Beach such a special place? Participate in this enjoyable trip and you'll find out the answer. This two-and-a-half mile long strip of sand and dunes served as a vital link between Martha's Vineyard and Chappaquiddick Island until 2007, when a major ocean storm caused a "breach" in the barrier beach. However, shorebirds still nest in this dynamic environment and fishermen find the breach an intriguing challenge.

Come and learn more about what the breach means for the Island's Shore South and Edgartown Bay. As an added bonus, you may also catch a glimpse of a seal or two!

This exclusive charter tour is being offered for Winnetu Oceanside Resort guests only. The Trustees of Reservations will provide direct round-trip transportation from our Winnetu Garden Pavilion.

 

Available July 3 to August 29, 2010

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

 

Pricing Information:

$20.00 per person* (10-person maximum per trip)

*Not recommended for children ages 4 or under

 

By Advance Reservation Only

Fishing Discovery Tour at “Chappy” – Surf Casting


Join one of the Trustees of Reservations' expert fishing guides on an over-the-sand vehicle tour of Chappaquiddick and learn the artfull skills of surf-casting, reading the waters, and filleting a fish.

You'll experience the natural beauty of legendary fishing beaches, such as Wasque and the Cape Pogue Gut, and also try your luck at catching and identifying many different marine species. The trip includes fishing pole rentals, lures, and lines. Transportation to/from the Resort is also included. You can either return via our Winnetu Shuttle service or stay in Edgartown for a leisurely lunch and shopping before returning on your own — via the town-operated VTA bus — for an additional $1.00 more.

 

Available May 24 to October 18, 2010

Monday — Friday (based on availability)

Tour is offered from either 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Pricing Information:

Adults (ages 16 and older): $100*

Children: (ages 9-15): $30*

*All children ages 9-17 must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 18 or older on this trip

**Note: Due to the nature of fishing along the shoreline, this tour is best suited for children over the age of 9 years.

Space is limited; reservations required

 

Water Taxi to Edgartown – Sunset Cruise


Cruise through sheltered Katama Bay to Edgartown for dinner, ice cream or sightseeing. This is a spectacular trip. You'll see beautiful vistas and estates not visible from the road. Return at your leisure via our Winnetu Shuttle service, the frequently scheduled, town-operated VTA shuttle bus or by taxi.

The one-way Sunset Water Taxi Cruise departs our Resort at 6:10 p.m. — with an arrival in Edgartown at 6:55 p.m.

 

June 16 to June 23, 2010 — Wednesday & Saturday evenings

June 24 to August 28, 2010 — Daily (except Sundays)

September 1 to September 18, 2010 — Wednesday & Saturday evenings

 

Pricing Information:

Adults: $10 (one way)
Children (ages 12 and under): $5 (one way)

 

Space is limited; reservations required.

Water Sports – Parasailing/Water or Jet Skiing/Boat Rentals


You can do it all during your vacation on the Vineyard! MV Ocean Sports company offers Parasailing, Water or Jet Skiing – with or without instruction – as well as private boat rentals for your seafaring pleasure. For more information, visit their web site at www.mvoceansports.com or call (508) 693-8476 to make your own arrangements in advance. Our Concierge will also be happy to help you with your plans — once you arrive at our Resort.

Whale Watch Cruise on Cape Cod


The history of whaling and the history of New England are intertwined. Moby Dick was written here. Now you can experience the thrill of seeing these majestic animals on a Whale Watch Excursion — offered through Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises — departing from scenic Barnstable Harbor on Cape Cod.

If your vacation schedule allows it, we highly recommend that you include a trip to Hyannis (where Barnstable Harbor is located) — either before you take your trip to Martha's Vineyard — or after you depart the Island. Hyannis is approximately 45-minutes by car from Woods Hole, Mass. and 35 minutes from Falmouth, Mass.

The Whale Watch Excursion is approximately 3-1/2 hours in duration and includes expert naturalists on-board that provide commentary on the whales and local ecology, as well as entertaining history about our region. Hyannis is also the home of the John F. Kennedy Museum and many specialty shops, galleries, and boutiques. Go to their website to view rates and schedules for the 2010 season; click here. Our Concierge can also assist you if you would like more information.

Tall Ships' (Black Dog) Cruises


This is the wind jamming experience of a lifetime! If it's the smell of salt-water spray and the beauty of the New England coastline you seek, step aboard these tall ships and enjoy a taste of true seafaring adventure for a spectacular, three-hour day — or sunset — cruise.

Historically and traditionally accurate, these vessels will sweep you away into another age…The bygone era of wooden ships and pirates. These trips are available from June to October 2010.

For more information and sail times, visit the Black Dog Tall Ships' web site at www.blackdogtallships.com or call (508) 693-1699. Our Concierge will also be happy to help you with your plans — once you arrive at our Resort.

Guided Recumbent Bike Tours of Martha's Vineyard


The Most Comfortable Way to Cycle!

Available From June 1 — October 10, 2010

 

Recumbent bikes are all about comfort, fun, and the ability to see more around you while you're cycling. Lucinda Chandler, your tour guide, is known as the "Pink Panther" in the recumbent cycling world. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to participate in these bike tours.

In addition to your recumbent bike, all of the tours include a support van, which is always nearby to pick up those cyclers who may need a rest.

Children 12 and older are welcome to participate — provided they can reach the bike pedals. For younger-aged kids, our child-bike trailers can carry up to two small children with a combined weight of under 100 lbs. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 

For more information, visit the Pink Trike website or call 1-866-443-2071 to make your own arrangements in advance. Our Concierge will also be happy to help you with your plans — once you arrive at our Resort.

 


Fitness and Health

Bike Rentals


Whether you are an avid cyclist or a leisure rider, biking on the Island should not be missed. Pick from an assortment of bikes that is just right for you. Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals in Edgartown will deliver your "ride" directly to our Resort, so it will be waiting for your arrival. Choose from among hybrids, road bikes, tandems and alley cats. Helmets and locks are provided with all rentals.

Available April 22 to October 24, 2010


Contact Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals directly at (508) 627-4052 or order from their website

Massage Services


Close your eyes and indulge yourself in one of our signature body massages. Not only will you relieve muscle tension, but you'll also experience deep relaxation. Treat yourself, or someone you love, to a little luxury through an enjoyable therapeutic massage.

Massage Types Available Include: Swedish; Deep Tissue; Neuromuscular Therapy; Back, Neck and Shoulders; Foot Reflexology; and Hot Stone Therapy.

Massages are available for singles or couples from April 22 to October 24, 2010 in our Massage Treatment rooms located at the Mattakesett Activities Center.

Appointments may be booked between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

Pricing Information:

Singles' Massages: $125-$215 per session (depending on massage type chosen)

Couples' Massages: $250-$310 per session (depending on massage type chosen)

60-minute or 90-minute sessions are available

Advance reservations required

Private Tennis Lessons


In addition to our complimentary Tennis Programs in season, take advantage of our professional staff's expertise during your stay to improve your swing and knowledge of the game. With our private tennis instruction, you'll go home a Pro!

Available June 18 — September 12, 2010
Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Price: $75 per person — (lessons are 50 minutes in length)

Clinics Available — See Schedule

Advance reservations required

Yoga & Fitness Classes — Complimentary


Enjoy working out with an assortment of fitness and yoga classes. We offer complimentary yoga on the Winnetu lawn — and a variety of core and weight-training classes at our Mattakesett Activities Center. Please check your Activities Schedule for a list of classes.

Available May — October 2010. Days and times vary

Please check schedules on our Resort Activities Page.

Complimentary – sign-up on site



Clambake — Wednesday Evenings


A visit to the Island is not complete until you've experienced the ultimate clambake! Recently, Rachael Ray from the Food Network filmed our special event! Come enjoy great food, lots of fun entertainment and meet new friends – as you experience one of our most popular weekly events.

Our clambake comes complete with clam chowder, whole 1-1/2 lb. steamed lobsters, mussels, clams, native corn, and summer salads. Land lovers are not forgotten, as barbecue chicken, all beef hotdogs, and fresh vegetables are also available.

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. (non-alcoholic drinks are provided) — together with clam chowder. Lobsters are unveiled at 6:30 p.m.; followed by dessert at 7:15 p.m.; and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. (including lawn games and activities). Then, we top everything off with a sunset "s'more party" to end the evening!

Available June 30 to September 1, 2010 on Wednesday evenings

 

Pricing Information:

Lobster Lovers: $79 per person (price includes tax, but not gratuity)
Land Lovers: $59 per person (does not include lobster) — price includes tax, but not gratuity
Children under 12: $20 per child (does NOT include lobster) — price includes tax, but not gratuity
Children 2 and under: Free (does NOT include lobster)

Space is limited; advance reservations required

Professional Portraits of Your Family by Randi Baird


"Life…Capture It" — With professional images by award-winning photographer, Randi Baird. Randi assembles location, subject, and creativity into strong, visual images with impact and value. She creates dynamic black and white, as well as color, portraits of you and your family — using Martha's Vineyard as her backdrop.

For more information about her work, please visit her website; click here.

 

Available April 22 to October 24, 2010


Booking Times:
Wednesdays & Sundays: 3:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m., and 6:15 p.m. (one family per session)*

Tuesdays & Fridays: 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. (one family per session)*

*Please Note: If these times don't fit your vacation schedule, please contact our Concierge to request alternative times).

 

Available Photography Packages:

1). "At the Resort" Package — $350.00 (please add $75.00 for parties of eight, or more, people)

Capture your vacation memories!

This Package includes:

  • A 30-minute photo session on the grounds of the Winnetu Oceanside Resort
  • An unlimited amount of pictures taken (in both color and black and white)
  • An on-line posting of your images to a secure website for easy viewing and "safe" ordering

 

2). "South Beach/Edgartown Light" Package — $500.00 (please add $75.00 for parties of eight, or more, people)

South Beach, or Edgartown Harbor, are magnificent back-drops for your vacation memories!

This Package includes:

  • A one to one-and-a-half hour photo session
  • An unlimited amount of pictures taken (in both color and black and white)
  • An on-line posting of your images to a secure website for easy viewing and "safe" ordering
  • A $50.00 credit toward prints or cards

 

3). "Exclusive Up-Island" Package — $825.00 (please add $75.00 for parties of eight, or more, people)

Enjoy a trip up-Island to Quansoo Beach in Chilmark or Philben Beach in Aquinnah!

This Package includes:

  • A one-to-two hour photo session
  • An unlimited amount of pictures taken (in both color and black and white)
  • An on-line posting of your images to a secure website for easy viewing and "safe" ordering
  • 25 holiday cards, two 8" x 10" prints, and two 5" x 7" prints

 

Appointments are limited; advance reservations are required

Children's Day Program — Complimentary


Fun for the kids and some "adult" time for you. Let your kids enjoy friends, activities, swimming and sunshine for a few hours, playing in our Children's Day Program.

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
June 1 – 11, 2010, Tuesday — Friday
June 14 – September 4, 2010, Monday — Saturday

Ages 3 (toilet trained) to pre-teen
Available on a drop-in basis for the children of our guests

Complimentary. Sign-up on site

 

Children's Evening Program


Your kids will play games, have a child-friendly dinner, watch a movie, and be well cared for in our Children's Evening Program — while you enjoy a quiet, romantic dinner.

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

June 22 – August 28, 2010 — Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Evenings

Ages 4 to pre-teen

Advance Sign-up Required

 

Pricing Information:

$25.00 per child

Teens Out on the Town


Have your teen come and meet new friends…There is a lot to do on the Island for this age group. On select days of the week, we are offering teens a selection of flexible and seasonal activities from which to choose. These activities will be listed on our Activities Schedule and can be reviewed once you arrive at our Resort.

Available July 5 to August 21, 2010 (on select days or evenings)
Ages 13 & up

Please Note: This is a Fee-Based Activity

Sign-up on site

Parent/Toddler "Together" Program


For the little ones, during June and September, we offer a special parent/child bonding experience. Share the fun with your child and our staff in this creative Parent/Toddler activity program.

Available June 1-11 and August 31 – September 10, 2010, Tuesday — Friday
Ages: Infant to pre-schooler
This program requires parent participation.

Schedule varies — See our "Resort Activities" Page for more information

Complimentary; sign up on-site

Katama Farm Activities/Programs


The FARM Institute (TFI) is a wonderful, teaching farm located adjacent to the Winnetu. It educates and engages children in agriculture through a diverse, working environment. Kids can experience the many facets of farm life as they receive hands-on instruction; work with a varied selection of livestock, gardens and field crops; and participate in the growing cycle by planting, nurturing, and harvesting.

For the 2010 season, your kids can participate in many programs, including a Summer Camp or the "Wee Farmers," as well as a Corn Maze.

For more information about the farm, view their website at www.farminstitute.org or call (508) 627-7007.

On-Site Fun


Our Resort has many on-site activities to enjoy — such as a life-sized, outdoor chess set; putting green; ping pong; new children's playground; basketball; antique fire truck rides; and our seven-seater CoBi Bike.. Most importantly, don't forget the two outdoor heated pools! (Our pools will both open for the 2010 season on Friday, May 21st. The Mattakesett pool is open through September 13th — while our Winnetu pool is open through October 11th).

Available April 22 to October 24, 2010

Complimentary



Auto Rentals


As you plan your trip to scenic Martha's Vineyard and the Winnetu Oceanside Resort, keep in mind that the Island covers approximately 100 square miles.

This season, we are recommending A-A Island Auto Rental for all your on-Island, vehicle rental needs. Please be sure to mention "Winnetu" when you book. As a Winnetu guest, you will enjoy a 10% discount.

To speak with an On-Island Representative at A-A- Island Auto Rental, please call (800) 627-6333. Be sure to mention that you are a guest of the Winnetu Oceanside Resort to receive your discount. For more information, or to order your vehicle on-line, be sure to visit their website, click here.

You can also rent cars from these three auto rental companies, as well:

 

Available April 22 to October 24, 2010

Beach Survival Kit


Here are supplies for the beach, so you can travel lightly. Relax – We've got you covered – and then some! Our Family Beach Survival Kit includes the following necessary (and fun!) items:

4 Winnetu Beach Towels, 1 Beach Cabana rental for your stay, 1 Sand Castle Kit, and 1 Kite

Available April 22 to October 24, 2010
Cost: $99 per kit

Delivered to your suite, or home, upon arrival

Advance reservations encouraged

Family Necessities


Need a crib or high chair — or perhaps a beach umbrella to keep little ones out of the sun — while on your vacation? You certainly don't have to carry them from home to our Resort. Just let us know — in advance — and we will have whatever items you need ready for you upon your arrival.

 

Available from April 22 to October 24, 2010 for Winnetu Hotel & Mattakesett Properties' Guests:

 

Beach Umbrella: Rent for $7.50 per day; Purchase for $21.00

 

Pack n Plays (cribs), Port-a-Cribs, and High Chairs are available April 22 to October 24, 2010 for Winnetu Guests Only.

 

Guests staying in private homes at Mattakesett should call the Baby Bear rental company directly at (508) 627-8830 or (877) 342-2229 to order full-size cribs, Pack n Plays, and High Chairs. They will deliver directly to your home or you can also order them from their website.

 

For Winnetu Hotel guests, the items below can be ordered here on our Online Concierge Page. Please call the Baby Bear rental company directly at (508) 627-8830 or (877) 342-2229 if you need a full-size crib. It will be delivered to the Hotel for use during your stay:

  • Pack n Play (crib). Dimensions: (25" x 37"). Ground level — similar to a play pen
  • Cost: $55/week or $40 (for 4 nights or less)
  • Port-a-Crib. Dimensions: (26" x 38"). Raised and more like a standard, full-size crib, though a bit smaller
  • Cost: $65/week or $50 (for 4 nights or less)
  • High Chair
  • Cost: $30/week or $20 (for 4 nights or less)

 

 

Advance reservations encouraged