Lodging
Best Budget-Friendly Lodging: Harbor View Hotel
131 North Water Street, Edgartown, 508-627-7000, harbor-view.com
Runner-up: Edgartown Commons
20 Pease Point Way North, Edgartown, 508-627-4671, edgartowncommons.com
Off-season specials and a variety of room options put the Harbor View at the top of the list for travelers looking for reasonable rates. Islanders can even get in on the action with staycation deals. Edgartown Commons has an assortment of units in an ideal downtown location.
Best Family-Friendly Lodging: Harbor View Hotel
131 North Water Street, Edgartown, 508-627-7000, harbor-view.com
Runner-up: Winnetu Oceanside Resort
31 Dunes Road, Edgartown, 508-310-1733, winnetu.com
Face painting, crabbing, scavenger hunts: Harbor View has a host of activities for youngsters looking for a break from the beach. The hospitality extends to the entire family with yoga and dog-friendly vacation packages. Winnetu’s complimentary children’s programs make for happy family vacations.
Best Hotel, General Excellence: Harbor View Hotel
131 North Water Street, Edgartown, 508-627-7000, harbor-view.com
Runner-up: The Charlotte Inn
27 South Summer Street, Edgartown, 508-627-4751, thecharlotteinn.com
The historic Harbor View Hotel has been making guests happy for more than a century. The downtown location, complete with a lighthouse view, is top-notch. And despite its age, the hotel has plenty of modern ammenities, including a variety of rooms, on-site dining options, and a fitness center. The elegant Charlotte Inn promises first-rate service and old-world charm.
Best Romantic Getaway: The Charlotte Inn
27 South Summer Street, Edgartown, 508-627-4751, thecharlotteinn.com
Runner-up: Outermost Inn
81 Lighthouse Road, Aquinnah, 508-645-3511, outermostinn.com
A secluded downtown location, walks through English-style gardens, a drink by the fireplace, and dinner at the outdoor terrace: that’s amore at the Charlotte Inn. Outermost’s beautiful and remote Aquinnah location, plus dinner at the inn’s celebrated restaurant, makes for a special evening out.
Services
Best Architectural and/or Residential Design Company: Patrick Ahearn, Architect
Nevin Square, 17 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-939-9312, patrickahearn.com
Runner-up: Sullivan + Associates Architects
52 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-0500, sullivanassociatesarchitects.com
Whether new construction or renovation of a historic home, Patrick Ahearn’s architecture firm has carefully designed Island homes for decades. His work extends off-Island, too, with a Boston office. Sullivan + Associates combines classical architectural elements with
sophisticated computer modeling for a wide array of custom design projects.
Best Auto Repair Shop: Bink’s Auto
29 Winthrop Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-2168
Runner-up: Courtesy Motors
11 Dickson Way, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-5010, courtesyrepair.com
Cars on the brink are best off at Bink’s. From bad batteries to busted brakes, Islanders trust Bink’s for quick, thorough service at a fair price. The shop has even serviced Oak Bluffs’ old fire engine No. 2. Courtesy Motors is the place to go for one-stop shopping and repair.
Best Contractor or Builder: Squash Meadow Construction
508-693-7451, squashmeadow.com
Runner-up: Rosbeck Builders
20 East Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-6300, rosbeckbuilders.com
Squash Meadow has built a do-it-all reputation, from new construction (modular and framed homes), to renovations, to maintenance. Need roof repairs? They have you covered, and can add solar panels, too. Rosbeck Builders has more than thirty years of experience in quality
workmanship.
Best Bank: Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank
Branches in Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and West Tisbury, 508-627-4266, mvbank.com
Runner-up: Edgartown National Bank
Branches in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven, 508-627-1100, yourislandbank.com
For big life decisions, from home loans to estate planning, Islanders count on the friendly staff at Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank to lend sound advice and fair options. The bank also works with local students through the long-running school banking program. Edgartown National Bank is known for its customer service and community involvement.
Best Electrical Contractor: Aurora Electric Solutions
15 Merchants Court, Vineyard Haven, 508-299-3247, aurorael.com
Runner-up: David J. Schwab, Electrical Contractor
Vineyard Haven, 508-693-0156, schwabelectric.com
Aurora Electric Solutions shines in everything from wiring to lighting, plus audio, phone, and security systems. But this is no old-school electrical company: it also specializes in eco-friendly, energy saving projects. David J. Schwab provides full electrical service backed by time-tested know-how.
Best Interior Design Company (tie): Julie Robinson Interiors
510 State Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-5065, jrobinsoninteriors.com
Tracker Home Decor
89 Pease’s Point Way South, Edgartown, 508-627-8725, trackerhomedecor.com
Runner-up: Vineyard Decorators
35 Airport Road, Edgartown, 508-693-9197, vineyarddecorators.com
Reupholstery, design services, wall coverings – Tracker Home Decor does it all, and has a full retail shop, too. Julie Robinson Interiors has been honing her skills for more than thirty years. She specializes in window treatments and drapes, and has a showroom full of fabrics and wallpapers. Vineyard Decorators, the Island’s largest furniture store, provides a variety of services, plus a great selection of mattresses.
Best Landscape Company: Teles Landscaping
508-818-8989, teleslandscaping.com
Runner-up (tie): Contemporary Landscapes
33 Kate’s Way, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6788, clmvland.com
Donaroma’s
271 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-3036, donaromas.com
Landscaping goes far beyond green lawns these days. Teles Landscaping proves that point with projects ranging from rock walls to pools and patios (and yes, manicured lawns, as well). Contemporary Landscapes specializes in working with existing ecosystems and natural environments, while Donaroma’s nursery is bursting with a broad assortment of blooms.
Best Plumbing Contractor: Walter Smith Plumbing
3 Weeks Lane, Edgartown, 508-627-5661, waltersmithplumbing.com
Runner-up: Fullin & Bettencourt Plumbing & Heating
23A E Line Road, Edgartown, 508-627-9595, fullinheating.com
From problem pipes to dripping faucets, Vineyarders trust their plumbing problems to Walter Smith Plumbing, a long-running family business with decades of satisfied customers. For more than thirty-five years, Fullin & Bettencourt has been keeping things flowing and running smoothly.
Best Real Estate Company: Point B Realty
Nevin Square, 19 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-627-4567, pointbrealty.com
Runner-up: Sandpiper Realty
60 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-627-3737, sandpiperrealty.com
Home-hunters are sold on Point B Realty’s client-first approach, knowledgeable agents, and concierge service. The Point B team, led by Wendy Harman, helps clients find everything from a vacation rental to a treasured family home. Sandpiper has been helping people find beautiful homes since 1969.
Best Taxi Service: Stagecoach Taxi
508-627-4566, mvstagecoachtaxi.com
Runner-up: Adam Cab
508-627-4462, adamcabmv.com
A family business for generations, Stagecoach Taxi promises safe service with a smile for everything from weddings to an evening out. Call for a ride or use the company’s phone app. Drivers also offer sightseeing tours. Adam Cab’s signature whale logo has been hailed by customers for decades.
Best Veterinary Service: Animal Health Care Associates
20 Airport Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-6515, animalhealthcaremv.com
Runner-up: Vineyard Veterinary Clinic
276 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown, 508-627-5292
Island pets give two paws up to Animal Health Care Associates, and their owners seem to agree. Year after year, the clinic wins praise for its knowledgeable and compassionate staff and variety of services, including grooming, boarding, and an on-site store. Vineyard Veterinary administers full-service care in a recently renovated clinic.
