ONE OF THE LARRIER HOUSES FAVORITE MV THINGS

The Cape Pouge Light House Tour, run by the Trustees of the Reservation, is the best way to see some of the pristine beaches, breath takings estuaries, rolling waves, and wild birds of Chappaquiddick Island, commonly called Chappy. The tour has two pick-up locations and begins with an open truck guided tour of the part of the island that leads to the Cape Pouge Light House. The light house holds a vast amount of history and tour participants are given a chance to climb the light house steps and take in the views from its catwalk.

 

The Trustees also offer glass boat kayaks for rent, a variety of nature tours and a Japanese style garden - Mytoi.

 

Simply go to Edgartown and take the Chappy Ferry. The ferry ride is less than a minute and there is a fee to cross. A Trustees of the Reservation van will pick you up from the Chappy Ferry and drive you to Mytoi Garden. There you will board an open air truck and your 1.5 hour adventure begins.  You may also drive your own car across for a fee and meet the tour van at the garden or a nearby beach. Getting to Chappy with your car can be a snap or a test of patience deepening on the time of year you visit.

 

After a relaxing day at the beach, those who stay at the Larrier house can enjoy the oversize backyard and recount their adventures.

The Secrets of Martha's Vineyard Blog contains helpful information and stories about Martha's Vineyard by The Larrier House a private rental on Martha's Vineyard.  The blog is based on an article written by Sharon-Frances Moore and published by the Vineyard Gazette in August 2010.