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The Beach Plum Inn

50 Beach Plum Lane, Menemsha, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02552
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#2 of 2 inns in Menemsha
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Beach Plum Inn guests return year after year. They are drawn by the spectacular view of Menemsha Harbor warm hospitality, the natural beauty and action of our waterfront farm and then the path to Menemsha Beach. because guests are Chilmark residents they enjoy passes to the towns famous private beaches, Lucy Vincent and Squibby, Rooms in the main house and private bungalows are comfortable with private baths, air-conditioning, cable television, and high speed internet. Each evening our guests pause to witness the stunning spectacle of the sun setting into the waters of Vineyard Sound.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Restaurant
Beach
Badminton
Babysitting
Books, DVDs, music for children
Parking
Wifi
Yoga classes
Breakfast available
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Boating
Canoeing
Diving
Game room
Hiking
Horseback riding
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Aerobics
Aerobics offsite
Bicycle tours
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Table tennis
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Couples massage
Full body massage
Massage
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
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Spanish, Portuguese
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Kat P wrote a review Feb 2024
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This cozy house was exactly what we needed for our get-away! Tucked away, not far from beach access, it had a comforting, secluded feel. This was my first time vacationing on the island, and I can't wait to go back and reserve this same spot again!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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dclighttraveler wrote a review Aug 2022
Washington DC, District of Columbia4 contributions
I felt disappointed by this stay. The location of the hotel is lovely. However, the management is lacking. The carbon monoxide alarm went off for a long time in the middle of night and woke up the whole hotel until the manager/staff drove over to shut it off (one of the other guests kindly called them) -- no communication about it, no apologies the next day. The room above dropped a glass that shattered outside our porch door. I asked the front desk to pleas clean up the glass shards in the morning, and at 8pm it was still not taken care of -- just an accident waiting to happen. There were cockroaches in our bathroom at night, along with a few other problems we had. For the price, I'd expect more -- I've never encountered so many problems during a stay. On top of all this, there was an issue about how much we were charged that I needed to resolve with the manager, that we raised multiple times. She said she would follow up, and never did. In the end I was told to email her upon checking out, but my multiple emails about reaching her have all been ignored -- no response at all. They bill themselves as a wedding venue as well, and I can't possibly imagine anyone having success with holding a wedding here, given all the communication mishaps and poor attention to detail!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Cynthia G wrote a review Jul 2021
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We stayed in Iris which was very comfortable. Our time at the Inn was so deeply relaxing. We spent most of our time just sitting and reading on the Beach Plum deck, walking the beach walk and listening to the most relaxing boat and nature sounds. The breakfasts were outstanding. On par with breakfast at our beloved Malibu Farm!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Rachel Justice, General Manager at The Beach Plum Inn
Responded 22 Jan 2024
Hi Cindy, I am so glad you loved your stay and so apperciuated our special spot. As someone who once live on Malibu Road I loved you comparing our breakfast to the wounderful Malibu Farm. High praise indeed! Thank you! Bob Nixon
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Miles4321 wrote a review Oct 2019
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All the staff were amazing. Rooms were spotless. Breakfast was great. Wifi was fast but you will forget that you have access to it. Great views. Fire pit. If you need it Sarah will find a way to get it to you despite being on an island. - the town is dry - but you can bring your own and you have a fridge in your room.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from bobnixon, Owner at The Beach Plum Inn
Responded 1 Feb 2020
Hi Miles, So glad you had a great visit. Appreciate the nice review and shout out to our great team! Looking forward to seeing you this season. Best regards, bob
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J H wrote a review Sept 2019
New York City, New York96 contributions68 helpful votes
The Saltwater Challenge. Our September visit happened to coincide with an annual charity event that the Beach Plum has been doing largely on its own for a decade: while the island celebrates its fishing derby, the inn sponsors nearly a dozen veterans who had been wounded, and their families, for a 48-hour plus stay and fishing excursions...meals, transportation, activities, gifts (including letters of greeting and gratitude from local schoolkids). You name it. Quietly and without self-aggrandizing acclaim. For the vets, the lobby is lined with handmade welcome signs, piles of fresh-made cookies and saltwater taffy. On the first night, at the welcome dinner, a man who had been pinned down under gunfire and grievously wounded in Afghanistan hugged the man who had saved him that day...and whom he hadn't seen since. Seriously, in the face of heart-cracking moments like these, after seeing these vets and their kids laughing and looking relaxed, you're gonna bitch about your overpriced omelet--which helps pay for the Challenge?? The Beach Plum's largesse, warmth, sensitivity and thoughtfulness was remarkable and we felt, by sheer happenstance, privileged to bear witness to this stunning event. Early one morning a vet who was gazing at the view greeted me by saying, "Just another day in Paradise!" All that said: We were there to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and couldn't have been happier with our choice. Our Morning Glory cottage was simple and yet perfect, with everything we needed...light, airy, super-clean. I'm a noise nut...and the inn and grounds were very quiet. The views, as you know, are lovely. We got excellent advice: walk down their beach patch, order a Sunset Special lobster takeout meal from Menemsha Fish House (or Larsens), and join the crowd on the beach to celebrate the evening spectacle, applauding when the sun goes down. Walk back to your cottage. We thought the breakfasts were ample and delicious, and didn't mind paying. The property is large and ambling, with lots of quiet places to plop, stop, gaze, read. And the staff?? I can't imagine where those who have complained were staying...certainly not at the same inn we were. We found everyone to be incredibly enthusiastic, thoughtful, fun and helpful...all the more surprising given how tired they must have been, having come through the nonstop July/August tourist onslaught. Shout out to Mo, Macarena, Rachel and, of course, Sarah. Apologies to those whose names I didn't catch. And yes: Champagne's omelets!!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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alice w wrote a review Sept 2019
Placitas, New Mexico371 contributions227 helpful votes
This is a beautiful place, lovely grounds. Quiet. This was a longer return visit for us. We deliberately returned in September to enjoy the island with fewer folks around. The owners seemed to have abandoned this facility, except for weekend weddings. The staff were impolite. The restaurant looked closed and furniture stored. Whoever wandered into the kitchen, would cook an overpriced omelet. Too late we discovered the Menemsha Deli, they have a real cook and great food. The large tent full of furniture spoils the view of the harbor. It too is disorganized with furniture. Maybe they treat customers better in the summer. Maybe not.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from bobnixon, Owner at The Beach Plum Inn
Responded 1 Feb 2020
Dear Alice, We work very hard to gives all our guests a special experience and am very sorry we fell so dreadfully short of our standards during your stay. We are very much hands at the property but we had had a sudden staffing shortage during your visit but that is certainly no excuse. I apologize for failing to deploy the resources needed to reset the inn following the wedding. I would welcome the opportunity to work on a makeup visit if you would I be willing to reach out to me at the inn. Best regards, bob 508-646-9454 thefrontdesk@innsatmenemsha.com
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Italy2004 wrote a review Jul 2019
Arlington, Virginia29 contributions31 helpful votes
Enjoyed our stay at Beach Plum and agree with much that has been said here about it. Beautiful, quiet location with great views of the Sound and excellent breakfasts on the lovely patio. Quirky service and house issues detracted some, but still overall a special place. Evelyn’s house, a small cottage, was a perfect space for the five of us and allowed us to cook a couple of meals with fish purchased from Menemsha Harbor, with a stunning sunset view, right from our dinner table. Enjoyed the farm presence, with cows visiting in the morning and roosters to wake us up. The accommodations were a bit more rustic than anticipated. Charming and functional, but this cottage is not air conditioned and it got quite uncomfortable during the day and into the early evening (I assume rooms in the Inn do have A/C). Perhaps inevitable for the setting, but we encountered a lot of ants in the house. And there were lots of little maintenance items that should have been checked out and corrected before the season began. Staff was friendly, but most seemed new and unknowledgeable (where to eat out, where to get groceries, where/how to use pass for island’s most beautiful beach). Virginia, at Menemsha Inn, was very helpful by phone, in advance of our stay, but the connection between Beach Plum and Menemsha is unclear and we did not find the same level of helpfulness from the Beach Plum staff. All were friendly, but it would have been nice to get more, and more accurate, guidance. Judging from the breakfasts (not included in room price), the dinners at Beach Plum are probably quite nice. Unfortunately, we were surprised to find that they were not yet serving dinner during the first week of July. Beach Plum could and should be a 5-star, but falls a bit short.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from bobnixon, Owner at The Beach Plum Inn
Responded 1 Feb 2020
Dear Italy 2004, So glad you enjoyed your stay and I very much appreciate your pointing out things we need to work on. Comments like yours are extremely helpful as they enable us to get right to work on our philosophy of continuous improvement. Best regards, bob
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Crystal M wrote a review Jun 2019
Lebanon, Pennsylvania2 contributions2 helpful votes
The Beach Plum Inn is a wonderful place to stay to enjoy a quiet and relaxing getaway. The views are stunning! Everyone is very helpful to make sure you’re stay is perfect! We have vacationed in Menemsha for years and this truly is our favorite spot.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Room Tip: Rooms upstairs at the Inn have stunning views of the harbor!
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Responded 1 Feb 2020
Hi Crystal...So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks so much for the nice review. Hope to see you in a few short months! Best Regards, bob
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george b wrote a review May 2019
Bristol, Rhode Island47 contributions10 helpful votes
My wife and I spent the very best 5 day vacation of our lives at the Beach Plum Inn this past weekend. The Inn is spectacular, the owners and staff fabulously nice, the views unequalled , the farm fresh gourmet breakfast was scrumptious and the guestroom with outdoor balcony overlooking the Menemsha Harbor was superb. We were even treated to a genuine cattle drive when the 0wner brought his herd of rare Northern Devon cattle across the property including four new calves recently born. We got time to chat with other guests including TV celebrities and watch a fashion shoot by a world renowned photographer. Even the ever-present wild turkeys were awe-struck. We must thank Bob Nixon and his hardy crew of Angela, Victoria, Chef John and sous-chef Sarah for making this a truly memorable vacation for us, even before the official opening of the season. With folks like these in a place that is truly blessed, no wonder Barack and Michelle who had dinner at the Inn were so fond of their vacation-time in Menemsha.
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Responded 24 Feb 2020
Hi George, Thanks for visiting ....qnd for the lovely review. Hope to see you this spring! best regards, Bob
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Michelle D wrote a review Sept 2018
Boston, Massachusetts33 contributions10 helpful votes
My husband and I were fortunate enough to go to Menemsha for the first time and stay at the beautiful Beach Plum Inn. We loved everything about the inn and our room with an incredible balcony view, the delicious breakfast and the fantastic service. What a beautiful, magical part of the island. We will be back for sure! Next time we plan to stay longer. Thank you!!
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Date of stay: September 2018
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Which popular attractions are close to The Beach Plum Inn?
Nearby attractions include Aquinnah Cliffs (1.1 miles), Gay Head Light (Aquinnah Light) (3.9 miles), and Gay Head (3.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Beach Plum Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a fitness centre.
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Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at The Beach Plum Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at The Beach Plum Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Beach Plum Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Larsen's Fish Market, Menemsha Fish Market, and 7a Foods.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Beach Plum Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre and yoga classes during their stay.
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Yes, The Beach Plum Inn offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
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Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does The Beach Plum Inn offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Beach Plum Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and Portuguese.