Summertime

Renting this rustic Martha’s Vineyard cottage named Summertime had been an annual highlight of a Boston area family for years before they purchased it in 2021 to make it their own and equip it for year-round use. A new, full-height finished basement was added beneath the house to add more living space while a new screened porch lines the entire ocean-side of the house to maximize outdoor living. The ground floor was reconfigured to streamline flow and give a more spacious feel to the spaces. A new laundry room is located directly by the front door to receive wet/sandy items from the nearby beach while the kitchen is placed alongside the new porch to facilitate outdoor dining. Upstairs, the primary suite was given a modern facelift while the secondary bedrooms took on a playful summer camp feel with a loft lounge and hanging chair.

LOCATION Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard, MA

COMPLETED 2023

ARCHITECTURE Doug Jack while at Maryann Thompson Architects

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

INTERIORS Abby Yozell

GENERAL CONTRACTING & CABINETRY Holmes Hole Builders

PHOTOGRAPHY Jared Kuzia