Cape Poge Light Station

Cape Poge Light Station – Martha’s Vineyard By Mary Moran An island located east of Martha’s Vineyard, named Chappaquiddick, is home to the Cape Poge (or “Pogue”) light station. In 1801, Congress appropriated $2,000. in order to construct the lighthouse at the northeast tip of the island to help make a safe entrance for ships into the …

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June’s Guest Reviews

6.1 Dear Bill and Pat, Thank you so much for a wonderful surprise for my husband. Our 12th anniversary was spent here an you went above and beyond to make our stay romantic and comfortable. We will be back! Thanks so much, Erin and Tom 6.5 Thank you for a lovely, very special stay at …

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October 2015 Guest Reviews

10.9 Dear Bill and Pat, we enjoyed our stay and the wonderful breakfast. We loved the charm of your B&B. We decided to head to the Cape on a whim and we certainly chose the right place. Thank you for your hospitality. We will recommend it to our friends and family! – Jerilyn and Jonathan …

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July’s Guest Reviews

7.1 Bill and Pat, we cannot begin to describe how fantastic our stay was! The dedication you both put into making everyone’s stay as perfect as possible, is evident everywhere you look. The romance and elegance was felt in every detail and made our one-year wedding anniversary the best it could have ever been. Thank …

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Experience Martha’s Vineyard

By Mary Moran Photography by L.V. O’Connell If you are looking for a true Cape Cod experience, hopping on the ferry and spending the day on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard is an absolute must. From fabulous public beaches to unique shopping and dining to picturesque lighthouses, this island will surely not disappoint. Every town, whether it …

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Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing Busses

One of the most frequent day trips that our Palmer House guests take is a ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard. For your convenience, we sell the tickets at the inn. After disembarking the ferry we recommend taking the tour bus to get an over view the island.   The sightseeing busses on the Vineyard run …

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Lighthouses of Cape Cod

Many of our guests are lighthouse lovers. For them, Cape Cod and the islands are a wonderful treat. There are sixteen lighthouses on the Cape, five on Martha’s Vinyard and three on Nantucket. Each has its own unique story. Falmouth’s own Nobska Light is located on a windy point in the village of Woods Hole. …

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Martha’s Vineyard Daytrip

A Daytrip to Martha’s Vineyard (Updated April 2012) Many guests who visit our Inn plan to spend a day exploring the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. For your convenience, we sell the ferry tickets at our front desk. We also have maps of the island and Pat and Bill enjoy telling guests about the island’s history …

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