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Jubilee - Our New Boutique

Jubilee - Our New Boutique

Our island journey started as small children on the Inkwell Beach staying for a few magical days every summer. We were very grateful to acquire the Naragansett House in 2018, the Dunmere House in 2020 and finally the iconic Inkwell Beach House in 2021. Our mission is to create places that create a sense of belonging, connection and inspir

Our island journey started as small children on the Inkwell Beach staying for a few magical days every summer. We were very grateful to acquire the Naragansett House in 2018, the Dunmere House in 2020 and finally the iconic Inkwell Beach House in 2021. Our mission is to create places that create a sense of belonging, connection and inspiration.  We strive to make every guest feel like they have found their island home.  www.inkwellbeach.com

Jubilee - Our New Boutique

Jubilee - Our New Boutique

Jubilee - Our New Boutique

Jubilee MV is our new boutique in Oak Bluffs opened August 2023 with a vision to create a creative community for independent designers and offer unique one of kind pieces.  We proudly serve as a platform for bold entrepreneurs, handcrafted artisans, mission drive creators and trailblazing designers. Our Summer boutique at 42 Circuit AVenu

Jubilee MV is our new boutique in Oak Bluffs opened August 2023 with a vision to create a creative community for independent designers and offer unique one of kind pieces.  We proudly serve as a platform for bold entrepreneurs, handcrafted artisans, mission drive creators and trailblazing designers. Our Summer boutique at 42 Circuit AVenue is open May - October. 

You can always find us online in every season 24/7 www.jubileemv.com

Events & Art Residency

Jubilee - Our New Boutique

Events & Art Residency

We have always placed art, artists, culture and community at the center of our hospitality offering. We opened our doors offering events free to the public that enrich connections to celebrate freedom and joy. In 2021 we started the Jubilee Festival on the porch of the Narragansett House.  Now, the Jubilee Festival is a beloved island tra

We have always placed art, artists, culture and community at the center of our hospitality offering. We opened our doors offering events free to the public that enrich connections to celebrate freedom and joy. In 2021 we started the Jubilee Festival on the porch of the Narragansett House.  Now, the Jubilee Festival is a beloved island tradition held every weekend after Juneteenth.  It is our love letter to a community that has always celebrated Freedom and an acknoweldgement of Oak Bluffs as key part of history and the abolitionist movements of the 19th century.

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    About Us

    Our Family Philosophy - Inkwell Haven - Our Hospitality Collection

    Our Family Philosophy - Inkwell Haven - Our Hospitality Collection

    Our Family Philosophy - Inkwell Haven - Our Hospitality Collection

    Our family history spans three generations of vineyard summers in Oak Bluffs.  We grew up playing in the sand of the Inkwell Beach, going on adventures up-island, digging for clams and building sandcastles.  Exploring and immersing ourselves in forests and hidden coves. Always feeling welcomed by the warm smiles and generous spirits of th

    Our family history spans three generations of vineyard summers in Oak Bluffs.  We grew up playing in the sand of the Inkwell Beach, going on adventures up-island, digging for clams and building sandcastles.  Exploring and immersing ourselves in forests and hidden coves. Always feeling welcomed by the warm smiles and generous spirits of those who greet you all over the island.  We have lived in - and loved being part of - for many summers before we became innkeepers here. Our motivation for choosing to take on the responsibility of these historic properties was simple: to uphold the island's history and its values. To keep them personal and locally owned.  We want to preserve the enduring community spirit and its unique porch life culture, that connects us more deeply to one another. 

     

    The Inkwell Beach Cottage is a place of special significance to us for many reasons.  We love Oak Bluffs but the heart of OB is the Inkwell Beach which faces the cottage and we welsome the sunrise every morning from the porch. The Inkwell Beach Cottage now joins together our historic properties of the Narragansett House (built in 1870) and the Dunmere By The Sea (built in 1884). 


    Dunmere House is the adjacent property next to the Inkwell Beach House and is a stately blue wedding cake Victorian.  The Dunmere is notable not just for its architecture, but also because it has been listed as the new Site #37 on the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard as a listed sanctuary site in the Green Book, first published in 1936 by Victor Hugo Green, a guide to vacation refuges for African American travelers.    


    Here, we are lucky to experience the restorative powers of water, wind and sun each day. With dozens of beaches, peaceful forests, history tours, lively harbors, waterspouts for all skills, as well as a vibrant music and art scene, we invite you to immerse yourself in island life. 



    We want each of our Inns to feel like a haven for our Guests - a place to relax, recharge and restore. 


    Welcome to Inkwell Beach Cottage. 

    Welcome to the family.

    Historic Properties - Our Room & Amenities

    Our Family Philosophy - Inkwell Haven - Our Hospitality Collection

    Our Family Philosophy - Inkwell Haven - Our Hospitality Collection

    Our 12-room guest house offers a variety of rooms and amenities to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible.  We have family studios, an apartment as well as King, Queen and/or Twin guest rooms. All rooms have their own en-suite bathrooms in the room. The rooms are situated on the first, second and third floors of the guest house

    Our 12-room guest house offers a variety of rooms and amenities to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible.  We have family studios, an apartment as well as King, Queen and/or Twin guest rooms. All rooms have their own en-suite bathrooms in the room. The rooms are situated on the first, second and third floors of the guest house. This is a historic home and there is no elevator, if you choose a room on the third floor please ensure you are comfortable with the stairs - and you likely will be rewarded with a great view!


    Cable TV is available in every room. We provide complimentary high-speed internet access throughout the property. 


    The Beach Cottage is open year round and we welcome guests to come to the island in the shoulder seasons to enjoy the beauty of the island.  In the winter months we offer an opportunity for full house rentals perfect for family gatherings, reunions and retreats. Please contact us to find out available dates.


    We offer standard bath amenities in each room, as well as beach towels upon request. Our goal is to make your visit enjoyable and comfortable please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.


     There is a legacy of guest house hospitality that is becoming increasingly relevant in our modern busy times. 



    Our Guests appreciate appreciate the island's unique, vibrant and diverse communities that are filled with character and warmth.  Our aim is to continue and contribute to these long-held traditions. We host writers, artists, and wellness events to enrich and support the community, and especially our Guests. 


     We also believe in and encourage the restorative power of rest and exploration. If your idea of a perfect day is sitting on the porch, the breeze on your face, with an occasional walk across the street to the beach for a dip and back to the porch for a bite to eat and a refreshing drink, then we are here for that, too.  The island has everything you need to find your unique balance.

     

    Breakfast & Planning Your Stay

    Our Family Philosophy - Inkwell Haven - Our Hospitality Collection

    Breakfast & Planning Your Stay

      Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast of pastries, cereal, and a variety of hot drinks.  We serve breakfast every morning between the hours of 8 - 10am and welcome our Guests to enjoy their breakfast in our dining area or outside on our porch which has chairs and tables to enjoy your breakfast with a unparalleled ocean view.


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      Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast of pastries, cereal, and a variety of hot drinks.  We serve breakfast every morning between the hours of 8 - 10am and welcome our Guests to enjoy their breakfast in our dining area or outside on our porch which has chairs and tables to enjoy your breakfast with a unparalleled ocean view.


    Our porch and lobby lounge is available all day long for guests to relax with a book, tea and coffee, and a variety of snacks.  We would also suggest a short walk across the street to the Town and Inkwell Beach which are a perfect place to sunbathe, swim or play.  


    We encourage you to rent bikes or take a historic tour during your stay so you can enjoy the island. The beach bike trail starts just minutes from our front door and offers a stunning water view ride to the colonial town of Edgartown which is just a 6 mile ride along the ocean; or onward to Chappaquidick island for the truly adventerous folks.


     Please call ahead to the bike rental shops to reserve your bikes during busy summer weekends.  


    Our suggestion is to keep your car at home and enjoy the walk to town and ride to Edgartown or Vineyard Haven. There is Menemsha and the Aquinnach cliffs which are about an hour uo-island which can be reached via public transportatio or renting a car for the day. 


    If your a history buff this island goes from 8,000 years of Wamapnoag history, to colonial times to the vibrant Victorian era of summer resorts.  


    We can help you book a tour, a sailing cruise or a private dining experience.  The island has whatever you need to be inspired, be relaxed and be connected.  Our concierge staff is happy to answer any questions Monday - Friday from 9am to 4pm. GIve us a call.

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