by Platt Johnson | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog, Martha's Vineyard
My first and best memory of Edie was when I was about 8 years old. I was walking on North Water Street past the Cottage Street landing on my way to go crabbing at the lighthouse beach. I spied a small sailboat called a Sailfish. This was the original off-the-beach...
by Platt Johnson | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Martha's Vineyard
Why vacation rental off-season on Martha’s Vineyard Martha’s Vineyard has a definite season and that’s summer. Officially summer starts on Memorial Day weekend. Summer residents will arrive and open up their houses and get things going. Winter...
by Platt Johnson | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog, Martha's Vineyard, Safety, To Do
Here is a summary of what we all should be aware of when a hurricane threatens. This includes tips for our guests as well as our island team at the bottom. Follow the latest location here: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/, to see how close it will come to Martha’s...
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 | Aug 7, 2017 | Blog, Martha's Vineyard, Travel
8/3/2017 9:00AM The islands off Cape Cod, Mass., are famous for their beaches, New England charm and affluent summer residents. But many Martha’s Vineyard loyalists say they’ve never been to Nantucket, and vice versa. Courtesy: The Wall Street Journal Link to Video...
by Platt Johnson | Jun 25, 2017 | Blog, Martha's Vineyard
I don’t want to be an alarmist but knowing about ticks is VERY important. Prevention starts with you. You cannot be clueless and careless especially where Deer Ticks are prevalent. Martha’s Vineyard is an island of mostly sand. The population changes...
