Menemsha Inn, Chilmark

12 Menemsha Inn Road, Chilmark, MA 02552
 
 
 
 
 
Average User Rating (4)
Hotel Description:
In 1923, Edwin Thompson hitched up the oxen team and moved his farm house, Mainstay, from Middle Road onto twenty acres of Menemsha sheep pasture with beautiful water views. The Menemsha Inn was open for business.... More »
In 1923, Edwin Thompson hitched up the oxen team and moved his farm house, Mainstay, from Middle Road onto twenty acres of Menemsha sheep pasture with beautiful water views. The Menemsha Inn was open for business. Today the Mainstay remains the center of our charming Inn and cottage compound nestled among the old stone walls, flowering gardens and those same wonderful views. A short walk down a winding path and across the dunes brings you to Menemsha Beach and Dutcher Dock, Menemshas 300 year-old commercial fishing wharf. Currently in its eight decade of continuous operation, our Inn is and up-island institution, known for a secluded, relaxed atmosphere that is pure Vineyard. Most guests are returning friends who find their only solace on departure is booking their return visit.
Hotel Details: air conditioning, fitness club, non-smoking_rooms, parking, television
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Contact: 508-645-2521
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3 reviews for Menemsha Inn, Chilmark
Cottage very run down and infested with spiders
By Sherbear, 09/29/09
Our cottage was dirty inside and out. The counters, stove, dishes & couch were dirty.Silverware holder was moldy as was outdoor furniture.Front door screen was kicked in.Fireplace screen was completely broken and hanging.Gouges in the walls, lights falling off the wall in the bedroom.Outlet in bathroom ( the only one) didn't work but did shut off the fan if you pluged something into it.Cottage was infested w/ spiders inside and in the screened in porch area.Absolute dump!
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great Location, Terrible Staff
By Jean-Michel, 09/14/07
The Inn itself is beautiful, with a spectacular location and view. The way the Inn is run, however, is another matter. Our room was comfortable enough, but needed some serious TLC. The paint was dingy and chipped, and the bathroom fan sounded like a 747 preparing for take off. On two separate occasions, we discovered that we had no hot water in our room. Although the problem was quickly resolved both times, we were rather disappointed with how the Inn's staff handled the problem. For example, on neither instance when we informed the front desk of the problem were we ever told "Sorry about the inconvenience." A simple apology can go quite a long way, but the Inn's staff apparently has not been taught that lesson. In addition, there was little communication from the staff about when and how the problem would be resolved. The second time that we reported the problem, for example, I inquired about moving to another room. The receptionist on duty said that she would look into that opportunity, and call my room shortly. Such a call never came. Instead, I myself returned to the front desk over an hour later, where I was informed that the problem had been resolved 30 minutes prior. Was I, as a paying guest, expected to be responsible for checking if and when the hot water was repaired? The inability of the Inn's staff to keep it's guests informed about simple problems like this is disheartening and certainly is not what I would expect from an Inn that charges as much as this one does. We also rented two bikes at a total cost of $30 for a day's use. It took my companion and I almost 30 minutes to find bikes that we felt were in good enough repair to even consider riding on a short trip to a nearby town. I would estimate that almost 80% of the Inn's bikes were in such a state of disrepair - the two biggest problems being soft brakes and faulty gear shifters - as to be dangerous. I understand that these bikes probably receive a lot of use and need substantial maintenance by the end of the summer season, but it is surprising that the Inn does not maintain these bikes properly or at least remove those that are in disrepair from use. Finally, my companion's credit card charged twice for a dinner. When we contacted the Inn to have the second charge reversed, we were told that the manager was not available and that only the manager had the authority to reverse the charge. The receptionist then added that she "did not think it unreasonable that we wait a day to have the charge reversed." This response was rude and uncalled for, particularly when it was the Inn that made the error and not my companion. Needless to say, it is unlikely that we will stay at the Inn again.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
A great spot
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/02/06
The hotel was a relaxed place with a nice water view and an easy walk to the fishing port which has a nice beach.The striper fishing was great and they made tee times for us at the Vineyard Golf Club which was spectacular.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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