Welcome to 24 S Roger Road
GUEST GUIDE
We’re so glad you made it to wonderful Chappaquiddick!
This page contains all the information you’ll need during your stay, and we’re always available to answer any questions.
— CHECK-IN —
The house address is 24 S Roger Road, Edgartown, MA 02539
From Chappaquiddick Road, take a right onto Hotel Ave, followed by a left onto Narragansett and a right onto S Roger Road (look for the ‘Peach’ sign at the first 4-way intersection). The house is at the end of the S Roger on the right past 10 S Roger.
Check-in / out
Check-in is at 4:00pm and you may leave your luggage on the deck if you arrive early. Check-out is at 10:00am. We are unable to accommodate early or late check-outs during the June-Sept season, but in the off-season we can typically be flexible upon request.
The keys
Keys are inside a lock-box mounted on the front door handle next to the outdoor dining table, combination 5031. This key works on all exterior doors and the basement key is inside of the laundry closet in case of emergency. To close the lock box, enter the combination again.
Parking
The gravel driveway can accommodate two cars without blocking each other in — one by the bunkhouse and one by the main house — and additional cars can go at the end of S Roger Road on the wood chipped area facing the front of the house, just beyond the light post.
Kitchen and provisions
Please help yourself to anything in the kitchen — there are a few basics in the cupboards and fridge. A trip to Edgartown is necessary for almost everything but Slip Away Farm has a stand that’s open on weekends during the summer season, and lookout for ice cream Wednesday’s (3-4pm) at the community center. The Chappy Store has also reopened with basic necessities, for a price!
For kitchen tools, we’re well stocked but recommend bringing your own specialty items just incase. Key items we don’t have include a blender, ice machine, and mandoline.
Coffee
We provide a drip coffee machine and recommend bringing your own machine if you’re a coffee connoisseur. There’s plenty of coffee spots in town, and Granite hardware is your best bet if you need to purchase a machine on island.
— PLEASE NOTE —
The house has a septic system that needs special care and we very much appreciate your help ensuring it stays healthy.
Please do not flush anything down the toilets other than the septic safe toilet paper provided, and only use the dishwasher and laundry soaps provided. Please do not use soaps or laundry detergents that are not septic safe as they will harm the beneficial bacteria that keep the system clean, including and especially bleach. We strongly encourage using the two outdoor showers (they’re great!) and ask that you follow the same soap rules.
The garbage disposal should only be used if necessary to clear the drain as it’s not intended for use with septic systems.
Please also keep the drain strainer in place and empty into the trash or compost.
Laundry
The dryer is so eco-friendly that it’s best run on ‘Sanitize’ or ‘Time-dry’ modes, otherwise it tends to shut-off early leaving clothes damp. Time-dry for 90min on High Temp is the strongest setting and usually does the trick.
Gas grill and tools
Tools are in the kitchen drawers and please clean the grill after each use, with the propane tank valve closed. If the tank is out or low (see indicator above valve) just let us know and we‘ll give you the lock combination to the shed where we store extra tanks.
Trash and raccoon locks
There are bags under the kitchen sink and both trash and recycling can go in any of the bins under the shed’s carport for pick-up on Friday mornings (generally by 7:30am). Be sure to keep the lid locks secure to avoid critters, and any trash created after Friday’s pick-up can be left in the green bin. For the recycling enthusiasts, we strive to recycle at home but unfortunately it’s a difficult process on an island off an island, and hard to ensure proper sorting,
Wood stove
Firewood and kindling can be purchased in town (usually at Granite, the gas stations, or Stop & Shop in Edgartown). Slip Away farm often has free kindling in a barrel outside of their farm stand as well. Please do not use fallen sticks or anything other than wood in the stove as it can impact indoor air quality and clog the chimney over time. The cleaners will clean out the ashes as needed (a good base helps the fire burn at its best so we always leave some), just make sure the flue is left in the closed position (handle down) after use.
Fire pit
Please use the spark screen provided to minimize the risk of wildfire. The combination of scrub forest, dry, sandy soils, and high winds creates an elevated wildfire risk island wide, especially durning the warm summer months. Fallen sticks and wood are OK to burn, although they may be too wet, but please do not burn any non-wood materials, including cardboard, packaging, and plastic.
Our lovely, original windows
The windows and sliders can be a bit sticky so please handle gently, and note that a few are labeled non-operable. To lock and latch the sliders, most need to be pushed toward the closed position.
The basement
The basement is off-limits but can be accessed using the house key in an emergency, located inside the laundry closet above the coat rack.
Outdoor lights
Please turn off the outdoor lights over night if you’re not using them. Our neighbors thank you!
Cable TV
There is a TV in the living room and a TV in the master bedroom. The master bed TV has a wireless cable box and mobile stand that can be moved to any bedroom if desired, and both can access streaming services directly. If moved, the wireless cable box will often display an error message when it first turns on — simply change the channel up or down and the message will stop. If you do move the TV, please move it back to the master bedroom before you leave.
Bikes, beaches, ferry parking, and over-sand vehicle permits
Our favorite thing about Chappy is being able to drive, bike, or walk to the ferry and across into Edgartown. Bike rentals are available in town and parking is free on the Chappy side — just note the two zones depending on how long you’ll be. East Beach (across the infamous Dike Bridge) and Wasque Point offer endless sand and are managed by The Trustees (thetrustees.org) with over-sand vehicle permits available. Chappaquiddick Point next to the ferry is also a lovely beach for kids with a great view of the Edgartown Harbor entrance and lighthouse. Beyond Chappy, State Beach and South Beach attract the most attention, and a trip to Moshup Beach in Aquinnah with a sunset at Menemsha Beach is highly recommended.
Beach chairs and accessories
There are eight beach chairs and one basic beach umbrella in the bunkhouse closet. Please clean and return to the bin after use. We recommend bringing your own chairs, tents, and toys as desired, and there are rental companies on island, listed in the ‘good to know’ section below.
Restaurants and local food
It’s hard to go wrong but a few of our favorites for dinner include Covington, Port Hunter, Bettini, Atria, and Behind the Bookstore in Edgartown, State Road in West Tisbury, and The Sweet Life in Oak Bluffs. For breakfast and lunch, Rosewater and Behind the Bookstore are our go-to spots. For local produce and seafood, we most frequently shop at Slip Away Farm, Morning Glory Farm, Edgartown Seafood Market, Edgartown Meat & Fish Market, Menemsha Fish Market, and The Grey Barn in Chilmark — a must visit for island cheese and more! Please see the Food section below for a full list of recommendations with descriptions below.
Shipping to the house
UPS and FedEx both deliver to the island with normal schedules and reliability. Amazon Prime tends to take closer to a week due to their warehouse locations but Target is recommended for the quickest and most reliable delivery, typically 2-5 days. In case of rain, note that anything shipped to the house will be left outside on the deck if you’re not there to receive.
Dogs
Please cover the fabric couch with one of the throw blankets if your dog likes to cuddle.
Check-out
Please wash and start the towels in the dryer (on Sanitize mode), and the dishes in the dishwasher. The cleaners will take care of the beds and the keys go back in the lockbox with lights urned off and and AC’s set to auto. Check-out is at 10am, and you’re welcome to stay until the cleaners arrive.
Lastly and most important of all, the WiFi network is 24 South Roger and the password is 24southroger.
Please let us know if you have any questions, and don’t hesitate to call or text if anything comes up.
Enjoy your stay!
Angela’s cell — 401-527-2042
Mario’s cell — 617-935-9887
— ON CHAPPY —
One of our favorite things is when folks in line for the ferry ask… ‘are there any bars on Chappy?’
There aren’t — that we know of — but there are quite a few local makers and points of interest if you pick your day and time right.
A small-scale vegetable and flower farm located producing high quality, organically grown flowers, fruits and vegetables.
A small furniture company, built to order, owned and operated by Collins Heavener of Slip Away Farm
Wood bowls and products made from Martha's Vineyard hardwood trees, milled and finished entirely on Chappy.
A rustic general store that carries basic groceries and essential conveniences.
Freshly made breakfast & lunch all day, with gourmet, locally sourced coffee & tea.
Healthy, gourmet meals for pick up or delivery, thoughtfully prepared and made from locally sourced ingredients.
A gathering place for residents and visitors, the center creates and maintains social, recreational, and educational programs for adults and children. Lookout for ice cream Wednesday’s from 3-4pm during the summer.
The Royal and Ancient Chappaquiddick Links
A 9-hole course that provides the perfect round of golf for everyone, and some great views.
A small Japanese garden set within an open pine forest, complete with a small pond and island that is reached by an arched footbridge.
A 200-acre nature reserve with sweeping white sand beaches and walking trails through oak and pine forests, sandplain grasslands, and heathlands. It’s a place in a constant state of flux, where no two visits are ever quite the same.
Also known as East Beach, this magnificent barrier beach has a sandy shoreline facing Nantucket sound, and an expansive lagoon and salt pond with oversand access via or Dike Bridge, site of the infamouse Chappaquiddick incident.
— GOOD TO KNOW —
Chappy ferry tickets
Ferry tickets can be purchase in bulk with a 20% discount if you think you’ll go through them all, or plan to come back again next year. Just ask the captain or ticket person on your first trip, and note you’ll need a check or cash.
Over-sand vehical permits
Over-sand vehicle permits for Dike Bridge can be purchases from The Trustees of Reservation at the Mytoi Garden office.
For full information, please visit thetrustees.org/program/mv-osv-permits
For all your beach and baby needs on Martha's Vineyard — open year round with delivery and pick-up! Note they typically drop-off/pick-up at the Chappy Ferry office on the Edgartown side, next to the ferry employee parking.
Martha’s Vineyard Linen Rental
Linens, baby equipment, beach gear, entertainment and car rentals.
Chamber of Commerce beach list with key map.
— FOOD —
Dinner
Farm-to-table New American with international influences. Great drinks, great vibe, great location. Reservations are a must as seating is limited, otherwise your best bet is to go right when they open or close to closing, and the bar is first come first serve.
Classic American with modern taste, local ingredients, and a cozy, rustic vibe. Reservations are recommended and the large bar is first come first serve.
New American "global comfort food" using the best local ingredients available. Amazing food and service with amazing ambiance and a stunning patio and garden. Don’t forget to peak or eat downstairs at their Brick Cellar Bar.
Bettini at the Harbor View Hotel
Cozy and chic with great food and gorgeous ocean views. Food and service is inside only but you can order drinks-to-go and sit outside on their spacious veranda overlooking the Edgartown Harbor Light and Chappaquiddick.
Lunch and Breakfast
Scratch-made baked goods, breakfast and lunch favorites, hot and cold drinks, and craft goods. Open year-round but hours/days change.
Behind Edgartown Books, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a magical setting with great drinks all day.
Freshly made breakfast & lunch all day, with gourmet, locally sourced coffee & tea.
Drinks & Live Music
Live music, lawn games, inspired cocktails, and tasty food. Also offering cold refreshments and beach provisions.
Fresh beer daily, plus soft pretzels, charcuterie platters, and artisan pizza. Complete with games and live music, set within Donaroma’s plant nursery.
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Provisions
Family farm close to Edgartown with a large farmstand, bakery & kitchen. Easy access by bike and open year-round.
Amazing cheese, meet, produce, and pastry. Worth the drive and on the way to Menemsha and Aquinnah.
Martha's Vineyard's largest selection of fresh and local seafood from the Larsen family — recently bought by brothers from Chappy.
Gourmet food market provisioning fresh seafood, prime meat, prepared foods, bagel bakery, coffee, sushi, and groceries.
A real-deal fish market in beautiful Menemsha — also serving amazing chowder, lobster rolls, oysters and more.
A gourmet take-away and marketplace, located at the Airport on the way to Chilmark, Menemsha, and Aquinnah.
Local seafood and prime meats with take-out, including poke bowls, fried fish, chowder and lobster rolls.
— ACTIVITIES —
Fishing
Fish the sand shoals of Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket on a 32' Regulator or fly fish the flats and rocks on a 17' Yellowfin skiff.
Moor coming soon!
— PLACES —
Historic
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Scenic
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Google Maps Route
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