Seasons

Spring & Autumn

It’s a special time to be on the island – quiet natural splendor, no summer crowds, and plenty of fun to be had around the island!

An aerial view of the Winnetu Resort on Martha's Vineyard

Only at the Winnetu

Winnetu is situated in Katama, a peaceful swath of dunes and farms, lined with miles of beaches along the southern end of Edgartown. Scroll down to see what’s waiting for you outside our front door. 

South Beach

With 11 acres fronting South Beach, Winnetu offers guests one-of-a-kind access to one of the island’s best beaches. Grab a Winnetu picnic basket, a complimentary beach chair, and spend a day by the ocean

The beach with a line of footprints in it and the ocean to the left
A propeller on the front of a red airplane

Take Flight

Spend a memorable afternoon at one of the neighborhood’s most beloved landmarks. Watch the historic bi-planes take off from Katama Airfield‘s historic grass airstrip while enjoying breakfast or lunch at Right Fork Diner

World-Class Biking

Three world-class bike trips are waiting for you. No matter what your level of sophistication, there’s a bike ride for everyone on Martha’s Vineyard and our concierge will help you plan it. Bring your bike and go explore the island!

Getting Around
Aerial view of hotel hot tub and swimming pool

Resort Activities & Amenities

With plenty of activities and amenities at the resort, there’s no shortage of things to keep you busy, relaxed, engaged, and having fun while you’re with us.

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Two-Island Adventure

Nantucket is our sister island and we’ve made it easy for you to explore both islands while you’re with us. Whether it’s a day trip, or an overnight adventure, our award-winning sister resort, The Nantucket Hotel, will be your home-base if you opt for this incredible package.

 

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Make Your Own Fudge

Winnetu guests can take advantage of a complimentary, hands-on, fudge making class at island-favorite Murdick’s Fudge

Oceanview Dining

Spend an evening at The Dunes, our in-house restaurant featuring a contemporary take on New England Coastal Cuisine. Share a drink or a meal on our deck with views over South Beach and firepits to gather around.   

 

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Stylish Rides

Hop a ride in one of the fully restored antique vehicles we keep on-hand at the Winnetu. Whether it’s a ride around Katama in our antique firetruck, or a breeze around town in the wood paneled Winnetu Jitney. 

Little Girls Riding in the Antique Woodie Wagon at the Winnetu
An orange Jeep Wrangler on a dirt road

Arrive & Drive

Arrive and drive with our on-site car rentals! Take a Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator with over-sand permits out for a drive on Norton Point Beach.

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Dog Friendly Accommodations

Bring your best friend with you! With great dog walking, beaches to run on, and a big lawn in front, the Winnetu is a dog’s paradise.

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Matt Moore's Puppy Sitting on the Winnetu Deck on Martha's Vineyard
The Island Queen boat heading out in the water

VIP Island Queen Package

Leave the car on the mainland and arrive in-style with our VIP Island Queen package. We’ll take care of pick-up and drop-off while you enjoy the journey!


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Edgartown Jaunt
Via Complimentary Shuttle

You’re never far from the island’s best shopping, dining, and historic architecture when you’re with us. Our shuttles run regularly right into the heart of downtown. Shuttle schedules are posted each day and are free to our guests!

An overhead look at Martha's Vineyard and the nearby water, spotted with boats

Katama Oyster Tour

Enjoy an afternoon on Katama Bay with Ryan and Julia Smith of Signature Oysters, a local oyster farming operation right in our backyard. Tour their farm, shuck oysters picked right from the water, and enjoy a memorable BYOB experience out on the sparkling waters of Katama Bay. 

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Family Portraits

Make the moment last a lifetime and schedule a family photoshoot with island photographer Randi Baird. 

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Spring Events On-Island

  • April 23 – 26 6th Annual M.V. Photo Adventure
  • May 8 – 9 Martha’s Vineyard Oyster Festival
  • May 9 Big Chili Festival
  • May 8 – 10 Edgartown Pink & Green Weekend
  • May 16 Martha’s Vineyard Marathon
  • May 23 – 24 Martha’s Vineyard Artisan Festival
  • May 24 Oak Bluffs 5K Road Race
  • June 6 Annual Cross-Island Hike

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𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘

Share your favorite summertime treat in the comments.
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𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗟

Keep it cool, but keep warm thoughts on your mind this winter.
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𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗭𝗘

Sunny days and frozen drinks aren’t that far off. No resort fees at Winnetu means more fun. Get to know what’s included with your stay (link in bio).
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𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙

Each of our suites and cottages come equipped with our favorite beach lounger. Tap the link in our bio to explore our accommodations.
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𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗠

Have you heard, our cottages are dog-friendly? Check out our Pup & Play package for the ultimate four-legged getaway.
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𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠

We make our own ice cream at Winnetu. You’ll find it on our dessert menus and for sale by the pint in our General Store.
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𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦?

Our award-winning children’s program offers fun & friends all summer long for guests.
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𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧:

Beach Days, Clambakes, Firetruck Rides, Sunset Dinners, and Bike Rides into town.

Start planning summer 2023 fun today.
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𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗭𝗜𝗘

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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𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗…

… to improving our forehand this summer.

Book early and put summer thoughts on your mind all winter.
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𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗…

… to making a bunch of new friends at Kids Camp this summer.

Book early and start dreaming up your summer plans.
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𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘…

We welcomed chef Richard Doucette and his incredible scratch kitchen to Dunes.

Share a comment with your favorite 2022 dish from Richard’s kitchen.

#winnetu #mv #marthasvineyard #newenglandresort #vineyard #newengland
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𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬…

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.

#mv #marthasvineyard #katama #winnetu #newenglandresort #newengland
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𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦

Merry Christmas from all of us at Winnetu.

PC: @heyjaynic

#winnetu #mv #katama #marthasvineyard
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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.

#winnetu #mv #marthasvineyard #katama #newengland #newenglandresort
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𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗣 & 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔

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.

#winnetu #marthasvineyard #newenglandresort #mv #katama
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𝗕𝗥𝗥𝗥𝗥𝗥𝗥𝗥, 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟

Still beautiful, even if it’s a bit cold.

PC: @vineyardarts

#winnetu #marthasvineyard #mv #newenglandresort #newengland
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𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞…

…to this off-season scene from South Beach, ages and ages and ages and ages ago.

#winnetu #mv #marthasvineyard #newengland #igersnewengland
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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!

#winnetu #littlegemresorts #mv #newengland #igersnewengland #marthasvineyard
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𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗥𝗔𝗣!

Thanks for an amazing season. We’ll see you next year.
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It may be apple season on the mainland, but it’s still ‘spritzing season at Dunes.

📸: @trendsandtolstoy

#winnetu #mv #marthasvineyard
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𝗝𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗬...

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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𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘

𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘥. 𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.
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