by Platt Johnson | Nov 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
And the Fair Land An editorial published annually since 1961: For all our social discord we yet remain the longest enduring society of free men governing themselves without benefit of kings or dictators. Any one whose labors take him into the far reaches of the...
by Platt Johnson | Nov 17, 2023 | Blog, History, Improvements, Martha's Vineyard
Hidden message from 100 years ago “In this rough work, there is no fame. But here you see the Workman’s names.” Albion Wright and Elmer NortonApril 29, 1922 It is one of those things that you are just dumbfounded to find. First, the Norton family is one of those...
by Platt Johnson | Oct 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
This bathroom is the one that is closest to North Water Street (East) on the 2nd floor. The current tile is 1” x 1” and is loose. It was installed in 2010 I think and was never a perfect choice. Below is the first sketch of how we thought the bath would work out. As...
by Platt Johnson | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog, Managing the house, Wedding
Each year more and more people want to tour the Captain Morse House. Each year we do around 30 rentals of this Nationally Registered vacation rental home. We have rented the Captain Morse House for weddings, family reunions, fundraisers, and corporate retreats. The...
by Platt Johnson | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog
We did a major renovation to the West Wing of the Captain Morse House over the winter of 2022 to 2023.The highlights include a new sectional couch, a new dining room table, new chairs, a SAMSUNG 65″ “The Frame” ClassQLED 4K LS03B Quantum HDR, Art...
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 | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog, Guests, Uncategorized
Latest Availability at the Captain Morse House – Martha’s Vineyard Great Weeks Still AvailablePlus Spring Special Glorious 4 days Sun, June 25th to Thu, 29thFull House $10,000West Wing $5,000East Wing $6,000Wonderful Opportunity July Week Prime Week in...
by Platt Johnson | Jan 12, 2023 | Blog
Beach Road Music Festival on Martha’s Vineyard Martha’s Vineyard Veterans Memorial Park 2023 Schedule Beach Road Weekend: Martha’s Vineyard Veterans Memorial Park currently has tickets available to purchase. Browse the full list of events here to...
by Platt Johnson | Jan 6, 2023 | Blog
There are more and more scams these days. They are using new technology and techniques to get us to fork over our hard-won dough. Here below is a list of some common schemes, potential red flags, and tips to stay safe in today’s world. As a legitimate business,...
by Platt Johnson | Jan 6, 2023 | Blog, Guests, Travel
All about taking a car to the island. Do you really need to? Click here Ferry Reservations are now open Making ferry reservations usually happens when the Steamship Authority opens up its booking system early in the year. We encourage you to make your ferry...
