Falmouth Tides

Falmouth Tides sits directly on a private beach area with a floating raft for swimming and lounge chairs with umbrellas assigned to each room. Two fire pits are lit on the beach each evening, and marshmallows are provided for guests to cook. The rooftop deck offers tables, chairs, and couches with views across the water to Martha's Vineyard.

Each room has a record player with a selection of vinyl records, including albums by the Beach Boys and Bob Marley. The rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator, but no dishware or coffee maker-the Little Blue food truck in the parking lot sells coffee and French pastries each morning. Bathrooms are clean but small, with no counter space for toiletries; paper cups are provided instead of glasses.

The hotel offers free use of bicycles, stand-up paddleboards, and beach towels for all guests. Parking is assigned per room, and the property is pet-friendly with a $75 per night fee. The front desk can provide disposable cutlery, and the beach is cleaned and groomed daily.

Falmouth Tides is a 15-minute walk from the Island Queen ferry terminal to Martha's Vineyard and a 7-minute walk from the Black Dog Cafe. Surfing Beach is 2.8 km away, and Sandwich Glass Museum and Heritage Museums & Gardens are 35 km from the property. The hotel is a 30-minute walk from downtown Falmouth's restaurants and shops.

An evening fire pit with s'mores is set up on the beach, and the rooftop deck is used for watching sunsets and the Fourth of July fireworks. The rooms have a TV with Xfinity cable and access to Netflix and Prime with guest accounts. The property is known for its clean, newly renovated rooms and helpful staff.

Private beach: direct access with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and floating raft

Free bikes: bicycles and stand-up paddleboards included

Record players: vinyl collection in every room

Fire pits: nightly s'mores on the beach

Pet-friendly: dogs allowed, $75 per night fee