by Platt Johnson | May 14, 2020 | Blog, Guests
Covid Testing Tips People travelling to Martha’s Vineyard should test 3 days before your trip. That way you can arrive on island and not have the hassle of a trip to the high school. If this is impossible you can get tested here on island. Getting a test...
by Platt Johnson | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, Guests
SPECIAL COVID CANCELLATION POLICY Effective for all new reservations New Lease Language to give you confidence in Booking24. COVID Clause: The parties recognize that the worldwide COVID-19 virus pandemic has substantially interfered and may continue to interfere with...
by Platt Johnson | Aug 25, 2020 | Blog, Food and Drink, Guests
We get asked about early check-ins or late check-outs all the time and especially when people have ferry times that are not optimal. Unfortunately, when we have a back to back turnovers this is probably impossible. Enhanced cleaning for COVID also takes time. Once you...
by Platt Johnson | Aug 9, 2020 | Blog, Guests
Good ideas for what to do while waiting for your check-in or ferry. Our favorite thing to do while waiting for a house check-in is to drop the bags at the house (please do not go inside) and grab some of our beach chairs and umbrellas and hit the beach. It’s the...
by Platt Johnson | Aug 3, 2020 | Blog, Martha's Vineyard
Since 2008, when I started renting out the Captain Morse House, we have had requests for a pool. The realtors all said that I would make 30% to 50% more in rent. So my August rates would rise from $27,000 (in a normal year) to $40,000 and even less people would be...
by Platt Johnson | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog, Travel
Making ferry reservations usually happens when the Steamship Authority opens up its booking system early in the year. We have made some reservations for last-minute bookers and these tickets are available for our guests. Just inquire when you make your reservation....
by Platt Johnson | Apr 11, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
Latest News See the post Coronavirus for up to date information Massachusetts Governor Limits Short Term Rentals Due to expire May 18, 2020 (Extended from May 4th) This applies to rentals of 31 days or less and was copied pretty much verdatum from a VRBO email...
by Platt Johnson | Mar 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are several companies that are specializing in food tourism on Martha’s Vineyard. The Cottage City Oyster Farm, will take you out onto the water where you can learn all about these incredible bivalves. The tour includes a tasting from right out of the...
by Platt Johnson | Mar 15, 2020 | Blog, Booking, Travel
Free Trip Insurance For 2020 Bookings Normally the guest takes the risk of the rental unless they purchase insurance to shift this risk to a third party. In order to encourage guests to book we are willing to subsidize your purchase of insurance Here is an example of...
by Platt Johnson | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog, Event
We are really proud of the Captain Morse House’s long association with Yacht Racing Teams. Each year at the second to last weekend in July the Edgartown Yacht Club hosts an annual sailboat regatta which includes the prestigious Round the Island Race. The...
