Lodging
Best Budget-Friendly Lodging: Edgartown Commons
20 Pease’s Point Way North, Edgartown, 508-627-4671, edgartowncommons.com
Runner-up: Madison Inn
18 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 800-564-2760, madisoninnmv.com
Edgartown Commons’ downtown location may be priceless, but its prices are surprisingly reasonable. The efficiency hotel keeps rates in check by scaling back certain hotel amenities. Madison Inn also has an unbeatable location in Oak Bluffs.
Best Family-Friendly Lodging: Mansion House Inn
9 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-2200, mvmansionhouse.com
Runner-up: Harbor View Hotel
131 North Water Street, Edgartown, 508-627-7000, harborviewhotel.com
Take a dip in the pool, soak in the sights from the cupola, stroll down Main Street, or head to the harbor for swimming, sailing, and kayaking – Mansion House’s Vineyard Haven location has something for the whole family. The Harbor View Hotel hosts a spate of children’s activities, and has easy access to the beach and an outdoor heated pool.
Best Hotel, General Excellence: Harbor View Hotel
131 North Water Street, Edgartown, 508-627-7000, harborviewhotel.com
Runner-up: Isabelle’s Beach House
83 Seaview Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-3955, isabellesbeachhouse.com
Maybe it’s the in-town location, the lighthouse views, the comfortable porch, the well-appointed rooms. Whatever it is, the Harbor View is generally regarded as generally excellent. Following an extensive renovation this year, it’s even more so. For quaint seaside serenity, check out Isabelle’s Beach House.
Best Romantic Getaway (tie): Hob Knob, Luxury Boutique Hotel
128 Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-9510, hobknob.com
The Outermost Inn
81 Lighthouse Road, Aquinnah, 508-645-3511, outermostinn.com
Runner-up: Beach Plum Inn
50 Beach Plum Lane, Chilmark, 508-645-9454, beachpluminn.com
Feeling elegant in Edgartown? Easygoing in Aquinnah? Guests will find something to love at this year’s co-winners, the luxury boutique hotel Hob Knob and the charmingly laid-back Outermost Inn. (Sadly, Outermost is not offering rooms this season.) Runner-up Beach Plum Inn promises peace, quiet, and Menemsha views.
Services On-Island
Best Architectural and/or Residential Design Company: Patrick Ahearn, Architect
Nevin Square, 17 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-939-9312, patrickahearn.com
Runner-up: Hutker Architects
Tisbury Marketplace, 79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3344, hutkerarchitects.com
That seven-bedroom colonial overlooking Katama Bay? That double-gabled carriage house with a poolside cabana? If it’s an Island home with a long history, you can bet it’s Patrick Ahearn who revived it, modernized it, and made it part of its owner’s present. Hutker’s philosophy is “build once, well.”
Best Auto Detailing Company: MV Auto Detailing of Martha’s Vineyard
236 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown, 774-563-8878, mvautodetailing.com
Runner-up: Michael Araujo’s Car Detailing
41 Manchester Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-696-0725
Well-used cars will look new again after a spa day with MV Auto Detailing. Think: hand wash, wax, buff and polish, conditioned upholstery, and a steam clean for the engine. Michael Araujo’s Car Detailing offers window tinting and accessorizing too.
Best Auto Repair Shop: Bink’s Auto
29 Winthrop Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-2168
Runner-up: MV Autoworks/Angel’s Auto Body
30 Evelyn Way, Vineyard Haven, 508-696-7467, thinkmvautoworks.com
Inspection stickers, broken mufflers, and pretty much anything else Click and Clack could dream up are no match for Bink’s Auto. For maintenance or collision repair, MV Autoworks/Angel’s Auto Body is the place to go.
Best Bank: Martha’s Vineyard Bank
Branches in Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and West Tisbury, 508-627-4266, mvbank.com
Runner-up: Rockland Trust
Branches in Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, and Oak Bluffs, 508-627-7038, rocklandtrust.com
With $820 million in assets, a $1 million charitable fund, and seven branches on the Island, Martha’s Vineyard Bank is the top choice for those who want to reinvest in their community. Rockland Trust also focuses on community investment.
Best Contractor or Builder: D. Best Construction
156 Winyah Circle, Vineyard Haven, 508-696-8448, dbestconstruction.com
Runner-up: Rosbeck Builders
Airport Business Park, 20 East Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-6300, rosbeckbuilders.com
There’s a reason they call it D. Best, and it’s not just because Douglas F. Best is the owner and CEO. Clients praise D. Best Construction’s ability to complete projects on time and on budget. Rosbeck Builders has been crafting beautiful homes for three decades.
Best Cleaning Company: Shine Bright Martha’s Vineyard Cleaning Services
508-693-3731, shinebrightmv.com
Runner-up: A-1 Cleaning Services
508-696-0609
Shine Bright does everything you need – from laundry service and window washing to maid and janitorial services – and promises to leave homes sparkling with no smudge uncleaned. The experienced staff at A-1 Cleaning will leave any room shipshape.
Best Electrical Contractor: Merritt Electric
508-560-5340, merrittelectric-inc.com
Runner-up: Willett Electric
Airport Business Park, 7 A Street, Edgartown, 508-627-9438, willettelectricinc.org
Scott Merritt of Merritt Electric went from apprentice to master electrician recently and has already developed a devoted clientele. Willett Electric has been in service since 1977 when Greg Willett founded the company. Now son Craig has been passed the pliers.
Best Flooring Contractor: Parker Carpet
Airport Business Park, 15 North Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-7405, parkercarpet.com
Runner-up: Karpet Kare
Woodland Center, 455 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-9462, karpetkaremvi.com
When it comes to reliability and workmanship, you can count on Parker Carpet for impressive results in laminate, rubber, gym, and sports flooring, as well as, you guessed it, carpet. Runner-up Karpet Kare also has a large stock of flooring options, perfect for your home or business.
Best HVAC Company: Brennan & Company
508-696-0043
Runner-up: Nelson Mechanical Design
Airport Business Park, 8 North Line Road, Suite B, Edgartown, 508-696-3120, nmdgreen.com
Brennan & Company maintains a cool commitment to providing environmentally efficient heating and air conditioning. Nelson Mechanical also specializes in green design, and offers plumbing services too.
Best Interior Design Company: Vineyard Decorators
35 Airport Road, Edgartown, 508-693-9197, vineyarddecorators.com
Runner-up: Tracker Home Decor
89 Pease’s Point Way South, Edgartown, 508-627-8725, trackerhomedecor.com
Vineyard Decorators doesn’t just stock couches and chairs; experienced in-house design consultants will help you develop a cohesive, sophisticated look. Home visits and phone consultations are also available. Tracker Home Decor offers a full range of design services.
Best Irrigation Systems & Maintenance: Bettencourt Irrigation and Landscaping
508-627-7100, bettencourtirrigation.com
Runner-up: Island Irrigation
508-627-7952
The grass really is greener with Bettencourt. Beyond keeping lawns happy, the experienced crew specializes in watering window boxes, landscaping, and lawn lighting. Island Irrigation excels at installing and servicing lawn sprinkler systems.
Best IT Company: Edu Comp
4 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-0803, educompmv.com
Runner-up: MV Tech Inc.
480 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3178, mvtechinc.com
It’s easy to panic when your hard drive crashes. Thankfully, the Edu Comp technicians are there for you. With well-stocked shelves of office equipment and art supplies, you’ll find yourself stopping by during happier times too. MV Tech gets customers online quickly, including service provided by phone.
Best Kitchen Design: Vineyard Home Center
454 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3227, vineyardhomecenter.com
Runner-up: Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Airport Business Park, 35 East Line Road, Edgartown, 508-696-9930, kitchenbathgallery.com
Whether you’re building a new home or working on a renovation, the staff and stocked showroom at Vineyard Home Center will help you create an HGTV-worthy kitchen. Kitchen & Bath Gallery offers top-notch products and skilled staff.
Best Landscape Architect: Kristen Beaumont Reimann
508-696-4590, kristenreimann.com
Runner-up: Crossland Landscape
Airport Business Park, 8 North Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-8888, crosslandlandscape.com
Many an outdoor oasis has been designed by Kristen Beaumont Reimann, who has years of experience working with Vineyard landscapes. She’ll also help navigate Island regulations, which is no small feat. Crossland Landscape is a full-service company that handles everything from digging to design.
Best Landscape Company: Teles Landscaping
25 Holmes Hole Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-627-0754, teleslandscaping.com
Runner-up: Donaroma’s
270 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-3036, donaromas.com
Teles Landscaping can turn molehills into mountains of flowers and has a reputation for not making mountains out of landscape construction, masonry, tree work, and pest control. Donaroma’s has decades of experience tackling projects large and small.
Best Painting Contractor: Shine Bright Painting
3 Boylston Drive, Edgartown, 774-840-0124, shinebrightmvpainting.com
Runner-up: John C. Anderson Painters & Restorers
508-776-1530
Inside or out, residential or commercial, the skilled team at Shine Bright is up to any painting task. They’ll even help you match a paint color. John C. Anderson has been trusted with Island landmarks, including the Flying Horses carousel and the Old Whaling Church.
Best Plumbing Contractor: Walter Smith Plumbing
9 Weeks Lane, Edgartown, 508-627-5661, waltersmithplumbing.com
Runner-up: Fullin and Bettencourt Plumbing and Heating
Airport Business Park, 23 North Line Road, Edgartown, 508-627-9595
Walter Smith doesn’t draw the line at problem pipes and leaky faucets; he also handles large geothermal system installations and custom fixture work. In addition to plumbing, Fullin and Bettencourt tackles oil and propane heating systems.
Best Real Estate Company: Point B Realty
Nevin Square, 19 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-627-4567, pointbrealty.com
Runner-up: Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals & Real Estate
107 Beach Road, Suite 102, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-7711, mvvacationrentals.com
Point B Realty knows how to market a house – and how to market the Island. The boutique brokerage specializes in luxury sales and rental services and maintains a popular Vineyard blog. Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals & Real Estate caters to both renters and owners.
Best Swimming Pool Contractor: Atlantic Pool
508-627-7665, atlanticpoolmv.com
Runner-up: Island Pools & Spas
Airport Business Park, 20 East Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-3040, islandpoolsandspas.com
Atlantic Pool has been constructing and designing pools and spas on the Vineyard for more than twenty years, and is equally skilled with renovations and maintenance. Runner-up Island Pools & Spas has built more than 150 Island pools.
Best Tree Care/Arborist: Hagerty Tree Service
508-693-9000
Runner-up: Beetlebung Tree Care
508-645-2877, beetlebungtreecare.com
Just try to stump the crew at Hagerty Tree Service. These arborists have been in business for more than forty-five years and know Vineyard trees. Beetlebung has added integrated pest management and irrigation design to its
menu of services.
Best Roofing Contractor: Thornton Chandler Construction
508-889-3835
Runner-up: Flaherty Roofing, Siding, Metal Work
508-726-2912
Island homes need northeaster-proof roofs, and Thornton Chandler Construction has got you covered. The company even offers a two-year guarantee against leaks. Flaherty takes care of buildings from the roof on down.
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, vineyardveterinaryclinic.com
Dog, cat, hamster, bird, and bunny whisperer Dr. Steven Atwood is a friend to all Island animals. His friendly, experienced staff also offers grooming, boarding, and after-hours care. Vineyard Veterinary Clinic provides a range of medical services at its Edgartown location.
