The opening of Harbor View Hotel in 1891 was a major turning point for Martha's Vineyard. This island, 5 miles off the Massachusetts coast, was definitively transforming from whaling port to idyllic vacation destination.
Today, the Vineyard’s 122-year old Victorian “Grand Dame” is a coveted member of Historic Hotels of America featuring 3 distinct yet closely clustered lodging options. You have classic hotel rooms, many with private porches; the Governor Mayhew Building featuring balconies with e
