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About Summercamp

Summercamp offers guests the chance to relive the glorious days of childhood summers—while also enjoying the amenities of adulthood. Our fully renovated Oak Bluffs hotel overlooks the sparkling blue harbor in the center of this colorful Martha's Vineyard town. A grande dame of the island, Summercamp is the largest ocean-front hotel on Martha’s Vineyard—offering 95 rooms with private baths and loads of summer vacation-style fun and relaxation.

Game board on a table in the brightly lit common area of Summercamp, Oak Bluffs, MA
Lark Suite Bed Front View at Summercamp, Oak Bluffs, MA

History

Our distinctive Oak Bluffs hotel has been in continuous operation as a destination for travelers since 1879. This striking Martha's Vineyard lodging was built by Mr. A.G. Wesley for the sum of $18,000. Over the years, the hotel has undergone many changes. At its largest, there were 105 rooms, including those in the Wesley Arms building which was added to the property in 1924. Now, as Summercamp, our Oak Bluffs hotel has a total of 95 comfortable and stylish Martha's Vineyard accommodations.

When developing the new name and brand for the hotel, we strove to remain true to the history of the property and the associations it has had over the years. We wanted to refresh the brand, but also tie it as much into the spirit of the Camp Meeting Association’s summer gatherings as possible, which is why the name Summercamp. Camp Meetings (Methodist revivals) were held on nearby grounds. Summercamp is a reflection of the Methodist summer camps of today that evolved from that Camp Meeting tradition, but also an expansion on the meaning of "camp" as all people know it: as a place to gather, learn, play, refresh and reconnect. The property was in serious need of a renovation, and in wanting to embrace this new lease on life, we felt that it was time for a change... but a change that truly honors the history of the building and the organization it has been associated with for so many years.

Bright yellow chairs and a light wood table in a sunny room at Summercamp, Oak Bluffs, MA
Hanging chairs with colorful pillows and a unique chandelier at Summercamp, Oak Bluffs, MA

Summercamp Amenities

  • Modern rooms and suites with super-soft linens and a fun, stylish decor
  • Expansive porches and balconies with harbor views and rocking chairs
  • Combination game and rentable function room with ping pong, Twister and other vintage games, television, and more*
  • A Camp Canteen with classic snacks (think Cracker Jacks and Dreamsicles) and sodas for sale
  • Lively and stylish guest lounge with loads of hanging-out space
  • Bath amenities from Lather
  • Tivoli radios with Bluetooth and USB charging outlets in every room
  • 43″ LED Smart TVs 
  • In-room refrigerators 
  • Hospitality Stations with filtered still and sparkling water, Keurig coffee and tea
  • Free wireless internet
  • Waffle Kimono robes
  • Room essentials, such as wine glasses, cork screws, irons, hairdryers, and more
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complimentary daily housekeeping services
  • Personalized concierge services

*Please note: the game room off the lobby can be rented as a function space and can not always be guaranteed to be available to guests of the hotel.