MENEMSHA INN & COTTAGES

In 1923, DeWolf Thompson wondered if people might pay to spend the night at his sheep farm with the spectacular views of Chilmark’s fishing port and Vineyard Sound. He was right. Families have been booking “same time next year” for one hundred years. As a result, DeWolf’s sheep farm became a historic Martha’s Vineyard Hotel.

Today Menemsha Inn & Cottages continues as the treasured base camp because families value the magic of up island and all that is at their doorstep. For instance, Lucy Vincent Beach, Larsons Fish Market, kayaking the Pond, and the sun setting into Vineyard Sound.

The Nixon family have been custodians of this storied Martha’s Vineyard treasure for 28 years. Above all, our goal is to build on its legacy by ensuring the inn remains your perfect island home away from home. Consequently, we continue improvements expected of a full-service Martha’s Vineyard Hotel and restoring the farm. For Example, because our soil had become very sandy we brought in a small herd of American Milking Devons, the descendants of the first cattle the Pilgrims brought to America. As a result, the cow’s grazing has caused the life in the pastures to explode. One example is that a pair of nesting bluebirds has taken up residence.

We continue the effort because of the countless ways our guests and our amazing staff enrich our community. We appreciate everyone’s support and suggestions as we strive to ensure the Menemsha Inn & Cottages is a valued part of your life and a generational family enterprise.

Best regards,

Sarah, Bob, Bobby, Mary Agnes & Jack

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