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.
WiFi network is 24 South Roger and the password is 24southroger.
Check-in / out
Check-in is at 4:00pm and check-out is at 10:00 am. 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 lockbox 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 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 look out for ice cream on Wednesdays (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 in case. The freezer does not make ice, but ice cube trays are provided; you may want to grab a bag or two while provisioning.
Coffee
We provide a drip coffee machine, and we recommend bringing your own if you’re a coffee connoisseur. There are plenty of coffee spots in town, and Granite Hardware is your best bet if you need to purchase a machine on the island.
— PLEASE NOTE —
The house has a septic system that needs special care, and we very much appreciate your help in 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, especially bleach. We strongly encourage using the two outdoor showers during summer months (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 it into the trash or compost.
Gas grill and tools
Tools are in the kitchen drawers. 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, 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 any material other than wood in the stove, as this can affect 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.
Outdoor 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 during the warm summer months. Fallen sticks and wood are OK to burn, although they may be too wet. 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 them 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 in an emergency using the house key, located inside the laundry closet above the coat rack.
Outdoor lights
Please turn off the outdoor lights overnight to limit light pollution; Our neighbors thank you!
Streaming TV
There’s a TV in the living room and a TV in the master bedroom with Amazon Fire Sticks for streaming, both with YouTube TV. The master bed TV is on a mobile stand that can be moved to any bedroom. 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 beach chairs in the bunkhouse closet, and a red cooler in the laundry room for your use. Please clean and return all items after use. We recommend bringing your own chairs, tents, and toys as desired, and there are rental companies on the 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. In the off-season, particularly, you’ll want to call ahead to make sure places are open.
For local produce and seafood, we most frequently shop at Morning Glory Farm, Edgartown Seafood Market, Edgartown Meat & Fish Market, and Menemsha Fish Market. Please see the Food section below for a full list of recommendations, each with a description.
Shipping to the house
UPS and FedEx both deliver to the island regularly and reliably. 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 the used towels, start them in the dryer & and start the dishes in the dishwasher. The cleaners will take care of the beds, and the keys will go back in the lockbox with the lights off and the ACs set to auto. Check-out is at 10am, and you’re welcome to stay until the cleaners arrive.
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 vehicle permits
Over-sand vehicle permits for Dike Bridge can be purchased 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-served.
Classic American with modern taste, local ingredients, and a cozy, rustic vibe. Reservations are recommended, and the large bar is first-come, first-served.
New American "global comfort food" using the best local ingredients available. Amazing food and service, with a stunning patio and garden. Don’t forget to peek 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 are 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.
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.