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The Captain Morse House is a luxury vacation rental house located on Martha's Vineyard.
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Property Updates and timeline

2012
  • Floors sanded and re-finished through the entire house. The front porches and interior baseboard were repainted.
  • New upholstery for the front living room furniture.
  • Major upgrades to the lighting and electric in both living rooms.
  • Speakers added in both living rooms, dining rooms and the back patio with local volume controls.
  • Four new laundry appliances. Front loanding LG steam washers and dryers so all linens are washed in house.
  • Renovated the back basement with paint, electric and upgraded lighting for the new laundry facilities.
  • Upgraded internet and computer.
2011
  • Removed the old oil tank that took up space in the back laundry area as per DEM specifications.
  • New deluxe air mattress sleeper sofa in front game room and two new chairs.
  • Replaced the older furniture in the back family room.
  • New combination lock system for main entry
  • Two new Umbrellas and new SS grill for the back patio.
2010
  • Purchases 5 new bicycles for the use of our guests.
  • Added a wine cooler and new lighting for the back bar.
  • New lighting in the front hall.
  • New box frame in the master bedroom to compliment new mattress.
  • Added Internet controlled thermostats for comfort and fuel savings.
  • Reset the stones in the back walk area.
  • Improved the HVAC system and 3rd floor bathroom.
  • Painted the Morse Street side of the house, gate and fence.
  • Fixed the roof and gutters.
  • New back patio furniture.
2009
  • New central air-conditioning and gas fired heating system installed.
  • Renovated both the front and rear kitchens with new cabinets, granite counter tops and gourmet appliances.
  • Extensive interior and exterior painting.
  • Both dining room tables refinished.
  • The front game room was re-configured with an updated bathroom and large flat screen TV and DVD player.
  • New lawn and new irrigation system.
  • New Wi-Fi internet service is house wide and has been improved for the 2009 season.

2008

  • Interior is substantially re-painted.
  • Bathrooms are tiled.
  • Plans are made to improve the residence for rental use.
2007
  • The home is put onto the rental market.
  • 6 bathrooms are renovated and tiled.
  • 3rd floor is renovated

1956

  • The original kitchen is reconfigured to a dining and living area to serve the back of the house.
  • Two kitchens are installed along with a system to rent the back of the house out separately from the front.
  • Child's playhouse is built but is later turned into a tool shed.

1955

  • Property is purchased by my father from the Mrs. Dinsmore