Duck Inn — Hotel in Aquinnah

I reserved a room for a night but when I got there in the early evening as planned, there was no sign of life - only leftover breakfast dishes still on the table, old coffee in the pot, heat on, general disarray, but nobody home, and no indicator of where I was to stay, or response from the caretaker until hours later when I got a message that she had lost her phone. The friendly owner was out of town for the season and did respond to my texts more quickly, but with little cell on that side of the island, I didn't get the message until it was too late, and had driven back to the other side of the island to find a place to stay before dark. On further investigation, it seems that the property is up for sale - I would jump at the chance to own such a beautiful place if I could! It is in a completely idyllic location - quiet, away from everything, less than a mile from the Gayhead cliffs, great spot for watching the sunset, and feels wonderfully 'old Vineyard' - funky, cozy, and well loved. But I think the owner is ready for new adventures, and the caretaker doesn't really...

I reserved a room for a night but when I got there in the early evening as planned, there was no sign of life - only leftover breakfast dishes still on the table, old coffee in the pot, heat on, general disarray, but nobody home, and no indicator of where I was to stay, or response from the caretaker until hours later when I got a message that she had lost her phone. The friendly owner was out of town for the season and did respond to my texts more quickly, but with little cell on that side of the island, I didn't get the message until it was too late, and had driven back to the other side of the island to find a place to stay before dark. On further investigation, it seems that the property is up for sale - I would jump at the chance to own such a beautiful place if I could! It is in a completely idyllic location - quiet, away from everything, less than a mile from the Gayhead cliffs, great spot for watching the sunset, and feels wonderfully 'old Vineyard' - funky, cozy, and well loved. But I think the owner is ready for new adventures, and the caretaker doesn't really...

My husband and I planned a short getaway and purposely stayed at the Duck Inn so we'd be out of the way of other people. We actually stayed in the renovated Barn on the property which was fabulous. Cute, clean, and you're one with nature. Short distance to the most beautiful beach on the island, through a path behind the properties (about a quarter mile walk). There are some stores about a mile up the hill (Aquinnah shops) that are great for local souvenir shopping, a restaurant, lighthouse, etc - but if you want much else, you'll need to prepare ahead of time. There is a local bus that goes past the place, but we did not get a chance to check this out.

Elise is a great host! Very kind and will help you with whatever you need. Highly recommended, especially for those just trying to get away from the noise and work,...