Pros

  • Heated outdoor salt mineral pool and Jacuzzi
  • Free daily made-to-order full breakfast (during the high season)
  • Access to the private Lambert's Cove Beach about a mile away
  • Free Wi-Fi with computer available for guest use
  • Tennis court
  • Open year-round
  • Acclaimed Lambert’s Cove Restaurant
  • Plenty of free parking for guests
  • Remote, quiet location
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Cons

  • Remote location (though it's a pro for many guests)
  • Tiny flat-screen or tube TVs
  • Minimum stay usually required during high season
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Bottom Line

Lambert’s Cove Inn is a cozy spot in a remote location. Here, it's quiet (provided you book a room away from the front desk) and quaint, with a home-like feel and beautifully manicured grounds. The resort doesn't allow children under eight, which helps preserve the serene atmosphere. The free daily made-to-order breakfast during the high season is a superior to the buffet-style breakfasts offered by many inns. The nice heated outdoor pool and whirlpool are a highlight, and the hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and a tennis court (though the court is showing serious signs of wear).

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Lambert’s Cove Inn

Scene

Historical, quaint inn on beautiful grounds

Located on the west side of the island on seven acres in West Tisbury, Lambert’s Cove Inn appeals to those wanting to get away from the “commercialism” of the east side and relax in a beautiful setting. The grounds around the inn are peaceful, quiet, and secluded. The heated salt mineral pool is tranquil. And the free daily made-to-order breakfast is delicious.

The inn was originally built as a farmhouse in 1790 and renovated in 2005. The shared Club Room and Red Room are sophisticated sitting rooms decorated in classic American and English country furnishings and antiques.

For dinner, the romantic Lambert’s Cove Restaurant provides a rotating menu of locally grown, seasonal cuisine. The whole town was dry until 2012, but now alcoholic beverages can be sold to those consuming a full meal.

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Location

Remote location for a relaxing, quiet getaway from the main touristy areas of the island

The winding driveway to Lambert’s Cove Inn is roughly a mile long off the road, meaning the area is as remote as it gets around Martha's Vineyard. However, with a car, it’s not difficult to get to other areas of the island.

Martha's Vineyard is an island off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Long known as a place where politicians, celebrities, and wealthy elite go to summer vacation, Martha's Vineyard also draws a heavy crowd of coastal-loving tourists. During the summer, the population more than quadruples with visitors, but the rest of the year it's a quiet and relaxing coastal hideaway. Edgartown is the island's largest town and is a popular destination because of the many shops, galleries, and restaurants on Main Street. The movie "Jaws" was also filmed here.

For beautiful sunrises, head over to Lighthouse Beach; for sunsets, South Beach in Katama is a popular destination. Catch the ferry into Oak Bluffs, a town known for its adorable gingerbread cottages, or into Vineyard Haven. Both towns offer plenty of cute shops, galleries, and restaurants, and are good jumping-off points for visiting the rest of the island. Chappaquiddick Island is just across the way (most famous for Ted Kennedy's infamous car accident).

On the west side of the island (a bit more remote than on the east), Menemsha is known as the spot for unbelievable sunsets along the harbor. The Gay Head Cliffs, and Gay Head Lighthouse, are also local points of interest.

Getting to Martha's Vineyard can only be done by ferry or air. Ferries run out of Woods Hole, Falmouth, New Bedford, Hyannis (all MA locations), and Quonset Point, RI into Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven. If you want to bring a car to the island, you have to depart from Woods Hole, as the Steamship Authority is the only ferry that transports cars. Cape Air, US Airways and Jet Blue offer service into Martha's Vineyard Airport for those choosing to fly.

  • 15-minute drive to Martha's Vineyard Airport
  • 5-minute drive to Cronig’s Market
  • 6-minute drive to Lambert's Cove Beach
  • 15-minute drive to Vineyard Haven
  • 25-minute drive to Edgartown
  • 25-minute drive to Oak Bluffs
  • 25-minute drive plus 45-minute ferry ride to Woods Hole
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Rooms

Hodgepodge of decor ranging from bland to luxurious to tacky

Rooms located in the main building above the reception area lack the soundproofing some guests may desire. Conversations (in normal speaking tones) at the reception desk and in the lobby can be overheard quite clearly, even with the door closed. The Carriage House and Guest House rooms are separated from the main building (in two other buildings) for those wanting more space and privacy.

  • 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tiny flat-screen or tube TVs with DVD players
  • Old alarm clock radios
  • Eco Sciences bath products
  • Air-conditioning
  • Some rooms have a fireplace, and some have a private porch overlooking the property.
  • Some bathrooms have a shower only, while others have a soaking tub.
  • Suites have a separate living area.
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Features

Delicious breakfast and dinner on-site, but limited in-room amenities

  • Free daily made-to-order full breakfast (during the high season)
  • Free Wi-Fi with computer available for guest use in the study
  • Heated outdoor salt mineral pool, and Jacuzzi
  • Tennis court, though showing damage in areas
  • Access to the private Lambert's Cove Beach a mile away
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All-Inclusive / Food

Local, seasonal cuisine in a cozy setting

Lambert’s Cove Restaurant is a favorite among locals and travelers for its romantic atmosphere and rotating dinner menu. Diners can expect local fare, from island seafood to in-season vegetables from nearby farms, along with homemade desserts.

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Things You Should Know About Lambert’s Cove Inn

Also Known As

  • Lambert’s Cove Inn & Restaurant

Room Types

  • Bar Harbor
  • Charleston
  • Chesapeake
  • Hamptons
  • Key West
  • Madison
  • Mystic
  • Nantucket
  • Palm Beach
  • Sanibel
  • Savannah
  • Saybrook
  • Seaside
  • St. Simons
  • Winchester

Address

90 Manaquayak Rd, West Tisbury, Massachusetts 02575, United States

Phone

(50) 869-3229

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Lambert’s Cove Inn

Scene

Historical, quaint inn on beautiful grounds

Located on the west side of the island on seven acres in West Tisbury, Lambert’s Cove Inn appeals to those wanting to get away from the “commercialism” of the east side and relax in a beautiful setting. The grounds around the inn are peaceful, quiet, and secluded. The heated salt mineral pool is tranquil. And the free daily made-to-order breakfast is delicious.

The inn was originally built as a farmhouse in 1790 and renovated in 2005. The shared Club Room and Red Room are sophisticated sitting rooms decorated in classic American and English country furnishings and antiques.

For dinner, the romantic Lambert’s Cove Restaurant provides a rotating menu of locally grown, seasonal cuisine. The whole town was dry until 2012, but now alcoholic beverages can be sold to those consuming a full meal.

See More Scene

Location

Remote location for a relaxing, quiet getaway from the main touristy areas of the island

The winding driveway to Lambert’s Cove Inn is roughly a mile long off the road, meaning the area is as remote as it gets around Martha's Vineyard. However, with a car, it’s not difficult to get to other areas of the island.

Martha's Vineyard is an island off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Long known as a place where politicians, celebrities, and wealthy elite go to summer vacation, Martha's Vineyard also draws a heavy crowd of coastal-loving tourists. During the summer, the population more than quadruples with visitors, but the rest of the year it's a quiet and relaxing coastal hideaway. Edgartown is the island's largest town and is a popular destination because of the many shops, galleries, and restaurants on Main Street. The movie "Jaws" was also filmed here.

For beautiful sunrises, head over to Lighthouse Beach; for sunsets, South Beach in Katama is a popular destination. Catch the ferry into Oak Bluffs, a town known for its adorable gingerbread cottages, or into Vineyard Haven. Both towns offer plenty of cute shops, galleries, and restaurants, and are good jumping-off points for visiting the rest of the island. Chappaquiddick Island is just across the way (most famous for Ted Kennedy's infamous car accident).

On the west side of the island (a bit more remote than on the east), Menemsha is known as the spot for unbelievable sunsets along the harbor. The Gay Head Cliffs, and Gay Head Lighthouse, are also local points of interest.

Getting to Martha's Vineyard can only be done by ferry or air. Ferries run out of Woods Hole, Falmouth, New Bedford, Hyannis (all MA locations), and Quonset Point, RI into Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven. If you want to bring a car to the island, you have to depart from Woods Hole, as the Steamship Authority is the only ferry that transports cars. Cape Air, US Airways and Jet Blue offer service into Martha's Vineyard Airport for those choosing to fly.

  • 15-minute drive to Martha's Vineyard Airport
  • 5-minute drive to Cronig’s Market
  • 6-minute drive to Lambert's Cove Beach
  • 15-minute drive to Vineyard Haven
  • 25-minute drive to Edgartown
  • 25-minute drive to Oak Bluffs
  • 25-minute drive plus 45-minute ferry ride to Woods Hole
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Rooms

Hodgepodge of decor ranging from bland to luxurious to tacky

Rooms located in the main building above the reception area lack the soundproofing some guests may desire. Conversations (in normal speaking tones) at the reception desk and in the lobby can be overheard quite clearly, even with the door closed. The Carriage House and Guest House rooms are separated from the main building (in two other buildings) for those wanting more space and privacy.

  • 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tiny flat-screen or tube TVs with DVD players
  • Old alarm clock radios
  • Eco Sciences bath products
  • Air-conditioning
  • Some rooms have a fireplace, and some have a private porch overlooking the property.
  • Some bathrooms have a shower only, while others have a soaking tub.
  • Suites have a separate living area.
See More Rooms

Features

Delicious breakfast and dinner on-site, but limited in-room amenities

  • Free daily made-to-order full breakfast (during the high season)
  • Free Wi-Fi with computer available for guest use in the study
  • Heated outdoor salt mineral pool, and Jacuzzi
  • Tennis court, though showing damage in areas
  • Access to the private Lambert's Cove Beach a mile away
See More Features

All-Inclusive / Food

Local, seasonal cuisine in a cozy setting

Lambert’s Cove Restaurant is a favorite among locals and travelers for its romantic atmosphere and rotating dinner menu. Diners can expect local fare, from island seafood to in-season vegetables from nearby farms, along with homemade desserts.

See More All-Inclusive / Food

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Tennis Court

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