I'm bound for the Island. The tide is with me.
And it feels like, I've never, I've never been gone.
Never Been Gone, Carly Simon 1979
Katama Delight At Thaxter Lane
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Lovely custom-built house, walk (3/4 mile) to South Beach and bike/drive (2 1/2 miles) to historic Edgartown. Tranquil setting for an unforgettable island visit; views overlooking Herring Creek Farm and Katama Plains to the ocean. The house is beautifully furnished and decorated. Meticulously maintained. Three levels of living space - 2,300 sq feet of bright natural light: spacious living area with cathedral ceiling great room open to large, fully equipped kitchen (22 ft of counter space) and sun filled dining area (seats 8). The house features a 2nd floor overlooking the 1st floor living space. The 1st floor great room is designed for relaxing; furnished foremost for comfort, gently cooled by a ceiling fan and softly lit in the evening by track lighting. Three sliding glass doors open to the large south-facing deck, overlooking landscaped lawn and garden area. The bedrooms are immaculate and comfortable. The house is filled with wonderful features to make your vacation truly pleasant and carefree.
Highlights and features of the house include: walk to salt water beach; lovely views over the Katama Plains from 3rd floor balcony; large 1st floor south-facing deck overlooking lovely lawn and garden, BBQ grill (gas); enclosed, private, outdoor hot/cold water shower; linens and towels provided; washer/dryer; dishwasher; fully equipped cook's kitchen; 2 TVs with full cable service; 2 VCR/DVD players; stereo w/CD player; beach chairs, towels and cooler; fold-away crib and high chair.
The house is updated and decor renewed each year. For the 2008 season, updates included new wall-to-wall carpeting, outdoor dining and deck furniture, new bed linens and (plentiful) towels. This year we will update and enhance several areas of our house including the dining room and the bedrooms. Look for updated furniture, new linens, and other enhancements in 2009 .
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A walk beckons as evening approaches on South Beach
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THE LEGEND OF KATAMA According to tribal history, Katama was a beautiful young Wampanoag maiden, the daughter of Nashamois, chief of the Wintuckets. Katama was in love with Mattakesett, the proud and handsome chief of the tribe whose name he bore. But Katama was promised to marry an old chief of a neighboring Tribe. And so Katama and Mattakesett knew that their love was forbidden. One day, Katama discovered that her tribe was planning a raid on the corn fields of the Mattakesett. Worried that some ill fate might befall her lover, she ran to warn Mattakesett. But even with the warning, the outnumbered Mattakesett were no match for the Wintuckets, and they were driven back in a brutal battle. That night, under the growing light of the moon, Katama saw that all was lost. She could not return to her people (who knew that she had betrayed them); nor could she become the bride of Mattakesett (now that her people had raided his tribe's corn). With the invaders taking the corn to their villages, the weary Mattakesett came to Katama. Since their love was strong and true, he said, surely the sea could help them find happiness. Together the young lovers walked across the sand to the sea. Once there Mattakesett drew Katama to him and together they plunged into the water, swimming down the shining path of the moon. To this day, when the moon shines on the shores of the beach that bears Katama's name, two dolphin lovers can be seen swimming together in the silvery moonlight. (www.wampanoagtribe.net)
Martha's Vineyard is a jewel of the New England Coast.
Visit beautiful beaches, bike miles of island trails, walk conservation and nature preserves
Enjoy theatre, stellar restaurants, and fine shopping.
Read on the deck in the warm sun and gentle breeze, enjoying the tranquility and serenity of the island.
3/4 mile from South Beach - Martha's Vineyard's best public beach
Located adjacent to the bike path on Herring Creek Road
15 minute bike ride into historic Edgartown
Amenities include:
Kitchen: Microwave, washing machine, clothes dryer, ice-maker, coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, dish washer, lobster pot, food processor, mixer, and a full complement of tableware, cookware, bakeware, and utensils.
Dining: The dining table seats four to six and extends to accommodate up to ten. There is a child's highchair.and a booster seat.
Entertainment: DVD/VCR player (2); TV with full cable programming (2); clock radio (3); video library, books; stereo system with CD player; and board games.
Outside: Large south-facing deck on first floor overlooking lovely lawn and garden area, Weber gas grill and cooking utensils, dining and deck furniture, fully enclosed private hot/cold water shower, beach chairs (4), beach towels, cooler, and thermos
General: Ceiling fan in great room, Island activity guides, restaurant guide, hiking and kayaking guide, child's crib and sheets, hair dryer, iron and board.
Other: Bed linens and towels provided. We also provide household products including paper towels and toilet tissue, laundry and dishwasher detergents, wireless internet access.
Updates for 2009: NEW Weber Genesis gas grill, updates to dining room and bedrooms, and many enhancements to furnishings throughout the house.
