Menemsha Inn & Cottages 457 North Road, Chilmark, MA 02552

"We had a sisters weekend in October 2023. We stayed at Mainstay. The house was clean and spacious and the staff were very kind. We loved the location and the view was to die for. We will definitely be returning!!"

"Stayed here 3 times; twice in two different cottages and once in the more traditional hotel-style addition built probably over 35 years ago. There's something magical about this area which defies my ability to describe it. The closest thing I can think of is how this is something like a sleep away camp for adults. The accommodations were spartan, rustic, simple, old, dusty and musty, but the location is magic. My blood pressure must have dropped 20+ points during my visits here. Unlike Edgartown or some of the other towns on the island, this area is serene. Probably not for everyone, but perfect for us."

"For $550 a night, I would have expected a lot more from the cottage. Half the cover plate on the main light switch was broken off, exposing bare electric wires -- not ideal, especially since we were staying there with our toddler. The cottages are adjacent to the swamp / estuary that is between the main property and the beach (the beach is about a 20-25 minute walk through wooded areas and over a wooden boardwalk on the estuary). The mosquito and fly problem is probably the worst I've seen anywhere on the island. I rarely use bug spray (I don't mind a few bites), but we had to go and buy some. There's just no other way to be outside. The cottages have a certain Spartan quality that I like, but they are really overpriced, even by MV standards. We tried to communicate with a manager about a couple issues, but no response. I think the Menemsha area is beautiful, but if you can find alternative accommodations, I'd go for those instead."

"One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed across the world over. Peaceful and serene overlooking a pastoral landscape complete with sunsets over the ocean, baby cows, turkeys, and horses. There was a half mile path through the woods to the beach and the owners had the cabin unlocked and waiting on our arrival. I will stay here every chance I get when visiting the island."

"Horrible customer service, sub par accommodations, poor value! I have never written a review before, but based on our experience, I felt I must. We were shocked at how terrible our stay was at the Menemsha Inn. We stayed for 4 nights in early October 2021. The restaurant was not open, no edible snacks available, the accommodations in the 2 bedroom suite were poor (our bed frame broke, the suite needed major updating to warrant the price they charged us, etc) They had told us when we made the reservation that they were booked and that the cottage we had booked formerly had gone up $200 during Covid times and was unavailable. That was not true. There was no one there, the whole place was like a ghost town. The premises overall are in terrible shape: everything chipping and rotting from no maintenance, gutters overflowing. There is nothing high-end or luxurious about this place. Only the location is good. The woman who was at the front desk was rude, almost insulting. After leaving, we very politely wrote them and asked if we could speak to the owner, just to share our experience. We wrote them and called 5 times and they said they would put us in touch. Nothing. So I warned them I would post a poor review and here it is! Do not spend your money on this place. It will spoil your stay on this beautiful island."