Front
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	Northeast side
	Southeast side with south-facing wraparound porch. At the back is the porch entrance to the kitchen.
	The north side of the house, showing the downstairs bedroom with the second-floor deck directly above.
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	A view from the back of the house showing the second-floor deck, which is accessed from the middle upstairs bedroom.
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Welcome to the Stella Bella...................................................................................................................................Contact Us

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Making plans for summer? Our house on Martha's Vineyard is available during selected weeks of the rental season, which begins in May. Reservations can be made via our new site. You'll find general information on these pages, and you can click here or on the link at the bottom of this page to contact us or to be placed on our mailing list. Thanks for visiting. While you're here be sure to check out the newest interior images.

The Stella Bella is a 4-bedroom summer home that has been in our family for more than 30 years. It's located on East Chop, a somewhat exclusive area above Oak Bluffs, and is an easy ten-minute walk from town. The house is about 100 yards from the water, with an ocean view from the second floor. The property is set back from the main road, ensuring privacy, but is not so secluded that one feels cut off from neighbors and surrounding activity. The setting is quiet and serene.

Stella is full of character and antique charm. Historical records suggest she was built in the late 1800s and relocated from Oak Bluffs' Methodist campgrounds. Along with updated features, the house retains many of the simple furnishings and nautical-style construction found in turn-of-the-century Vineyard homes. The first floor has one-and-a-half baths, a small full kitchen (no dishwasher), living room, dining room, a bedroom with private entrance, a front wrap-around porch with rockers, and two small back porches, one of which is screened. The second floor is accessed by a main front staircase as well as a narrow back staircase, and includes three bedrooms plus a deck with a great ocean view.

Maximum Occupancy: We've found our house is most comfortable for groups of four or six. Although it can accommodate more, we do not encourage groups larger than six.

• The rental fee is $1750 per week. A $350 security deposit is charged in addition to the rental fee, and is refundable assuming the house is not left damaged or excessively dirty (see rental agreement for details).

• We try to arrange one-week rentals that run from Thursday to Thursday, as weekday vehicle reservations are often easier to get. If this doesn't work for you, you may request another day of the week and we will try to accommodate you.

• The house does not have a washer/dryer, but there are laundromat and laundry services nearby (in Oak Bluffs). The clothesline is handy for bathing suits, towels, etc.

• Due to the nature of the internet we require that new renters provide two references. If we cannot meet you in person, we feel we should speak with you for a few minutes to make sure the house will suit your needs. Please note that for groups under 21 years of age an adult's signature is required on the rental agreement.

• Guests bring their own bed linens and towels. All bedrooms are furnished with twin beds. The three upstairs bedrooms have a total of 5 twins; the downstairs bedroom has one twin and a low day bed that's okay for sleeping in a pinch.

• In addition to the shower in the full bath, there is an outdoor solar shower that's handy for rinsing off after the beach.

• The free-standing garage does not house cars; rather it contains beach accessories, tools, etc, and is a good place to lock bikes if you bring them or rent them.

• There is a color television with cable, plus DVD player and VCR.

• There is front and back parking.

• We are always open to suggestions, and will do whatever we can within reason to make guests comfortable.

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