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For More Than 100 Years, Vacationers Have Summered in Katama Along South Beach’s Shore
Before the days of air conditioning, the old Mattakeset Lodge was an ideal place to spend the summer months. Opened in 1873, the Lodge was popular for its clambakes, dances under the stars and, most importantly, its unique south-facing location by the sea that was consistently cooled by the gentle sea breezes during the heat of summer. It was one of the island’s earliest resorts.
For more than 20 years at the end of the 19th century, the Mattakeset Lodge was reached by the Martha’s Vineyard Railroad, a narrow gauge line that ran from the Oak Bluffs steamship wharf to the hotel’s front lawn. The railroad, though ultimately a financial flop, took vacationers on a spectacular ride along the island’s coast on its way to Edgartown and then to Mattakeset.
Early writings about the Lodge mention its well appointed facilities, including its own farm, steam laundry, twice-daily mail, tennis courts, billiards, bowling, bath-houses, and a rooftop promenade with views of Katama Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The hotel closed towards the end of the century and pieces of the building were floated down the Bay to Edgartown to be reused.
Read one summer guest’s review of the Mattakeset Lodge at Vineyard Gazette’s Time Machine.
During World War II, Mattakeset’s region of Katama served as a U.S. Naval Air and Sea Base. After the war the site was developed into the Katama Shores Inn, which was removed in 1999 to make way for today’s Winnetu.
In the summer of 2000, the Snider family opened the Winnetu Oceanside Resort, carefully designed to reflect the Vineyard’s late-nineteenth century shingle-style character while providing all the modern conveniences guests expect today.
Through changes in seasons and passing of years, the Vineyard experience remains timeless and enduring. Hop a boat, leave the mainland behind, and enjoy what generations of visitors have come to our shore to seek.
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Our steadfast Director of Rooms, Lizzie keeps the hotel running in more ways than one. Managing our front desk team, dispatching housekeeping, keeping our shuttles running on time, and much much (much!) more.
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Hanging onto summer memories to get through the winter? Head to the link in our bio to start planning summer 2023.
𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗…
… to improving our forehand this summer.
Book early and put summer thoughts on your mind all winter.
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… to making a bunch of new friends at Kids Camp this summer.
Book early and start dreaming up your summer plans.
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘…
We welcomed chef Richard Doucette and his incredible scratch kitchen to Dunes.
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Before Winnetu (approx. 150 years ago), the Mattakeset Lodge was the place to spend the summer months in Katama. The hotel was famous for its clambakes, dances, and ocean breezes.
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Winnetu.
PC: @heyjaynic
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𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙
General Manager Matt Moore loves Winnetu and the affection is mutual. He’s looking forward to his fifth season at the resort next year.
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They met at Winnetu, and now they’re married! You might have met Chip in the lobby, or driving a Winnetu shuttle last season while Andra is holding down the fort at the General Store.
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𝗕𝗥𝗥𝗥𝗥𝗥𝗥𝗥, 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟
Still beautiful, even if it’s a bit cold.
PC: @vineyardarts
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𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞…
…to this off-season scene from South Beach, ages and ages and ages and ages ago.
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Wishing you a volley jolly holiday season. While you’re planning next year’s adventures with your family and friends this winter, we hope you keep Little Gem Resorts in your plans!
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𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗥𝗔𝗣!
Thanks for an amazing season. We’ll see you next year.
It may be apple season on the mainland, but it’s still ‘spritzing season at Dunes.
📸: @trendsandtolstoy
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Thanks to everyone who voted to land us on @cntraveler’s round-up of the best resorts in the Northeast in this year's 2022 Reader's Choice Awards. Tap the link in our bio to view the full rankings.
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Leave only your footprints behind
Kicking our feet up because @travelandleisure ranked us #6 in their annual list of New England’s top resorts. Oh, and a pat on the back to our sister resort, @thenantucket for tying us at #6.
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Get to the beach, by any means necessary. Book your Winnetu vacation before summer slips away.