Trifter

With the addition of a young child to our family packing for vacation has taken on a whole new meaning. No longer do we just pack a couple of suitcases and head out the door to the airport. Now with a small child it is making sure you have the 1,000 items he needs to get by everyday, such as toys, snacks, food, what seems like his entire wardrobe, and bibs, to name a few.

What we also found is that not all locations offer high chairs, cribs or changing tables which are all necessities for an infant. We found that out the hard way. My wife and I made some adjustments to our vacations and now look towards renting homes as opposed to hotels, motels or inns.

Here is a location that my wife and I absolutely love to visit and it may make perfect sense for you as well.

Martha’s vineyard

Located not too far from Boston lies Martha’s Vineyard. Home to many of the elites such as Bill Murray and of course the Kennedy’s to name a few, Martha’s Vineyard boasts wonderful breath taking views, clean beaches and friendly people.

Since staying there I can say I absolutely say that I love the place. It is easy to navigate the island and it has something for everyone. If you like fishing there are marinas galore to take out a charter boat and get your fix in. If swimming is more your thing than anywhere you see the beach, there you are. There are plenty of nice restaurants to choose from also if you like to dine out.

Besides all of the amenities Martha’s Vineyard has to offer, it is a great place to rent a home. There are many to choose from and depending on where you stay the cost ranges dramatically. We stayed in Vineyard Haven about 3 miles outside of Oaks Bluff. The house was a three bedroom ranch with two full baths and an outside deck that we took full advantage of. Each morning we would sit out on the deck with a hot cup of coffee and a nice warm breakfast before we began our day.

The house came accommodated with everything we needed and the best part is that it was close enough to the grocery store that we could just walk on over and pick up our supplies. It was a bit pricier than normal, but we expected that since we were on an island.

The house came with a charcoal grill which was great and one that we used for a lot of our meals. It had a washer and dryer for our laundry which was needed for our son with all the dirty bibs and close as well as doing our own laundry so that we didn’t have to do it when we got home.

The cost to rent this particular home ran about $1500 for a week during peak summer time which is the end of June through the end of August and about $700 for off peak. We rented the house the week after Labor Day. We paid the $700 price, the water was still warm, everything was still open which this trip a real bargain.

If you have small children and are looking for a nice getaway, consider Martha’s Vineyard, and more specifically look into renting a house. The flexibility it gives you is second to none.