by Platt Johnson | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog
We have done a major renovation of the West Wing of the Captain Morse House.The highlights include a new sectional couch, a new dining room table, and chairs, a SAMSUNG 65″ “The Frame” ClassQLED 4K LS03B Quantum HDR, Art Mode, and a new fireplace.The...
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...
by Platt Johnson | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog, Managing the house, Vacation Rental
LuxurynounPlural luxuries 1: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort: a sumptuous environmentlived in luxury2 a: something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessaryone of life’s luxuries2 b: an indulgence in something that provides...
by Platt Johnson | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog
Open Weeks Still Available by Platt Johnson | Apr 4, 2022 | Blog, GuestsLatest Availability at the Captain Morse HouseEntire House or East or West WingsAvailable Anytime up to May 5Thursday May 12 to Monday May 16Tuesday June 9 to June 16Sunday Aug. 21 to Thursday...
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 | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, Managing the house
Inflation Since 1979 – I have been doing some scanning of old files and found this on an old manila folder. I thought I would share it as it, 1, shows how far things have gone in one year and 2, it is a record of how far back the Captain Morse House has been a...
