Nobnocket Boutique Inn

Names like Nobnocket are the surest sign you’re in New England, and the Nobnocket Boutique Inn isn’t about to let you forget it. Located on Martha’s Vineyard, a short walk uphill from the dock on a on a bluff above Vineyard Haven, this 1908 Arts & Crafts-style house was once the home of the island’s doctor. The new owners overhauled the place, knocking down walls to create open living areas, polishing the hardwood floors, installing large picture windows to maximize the sweeping garden views. Floral wallpaper and bric-a-brac, be gone: these days, the Nobnocket is practically a showcase of modern design and art, featuring works by the likes of Marcel Wanders and Philippe Starck.

We don’t need to tell you that they haven’t skimped on details inside the guest rooms, either. The aesthetic is elegant but minimalist — think parquet floors, natural light, and fine materials in crisp white, slate gray, and bold pops of color from ruby red to tangerine. Frette linens and towels, check. Large, sparkling bathrooms lined with glass, marble, and tile, complete with walk-in showers, check. Flat-screen TVs, personal sound systems, free wi-fi, obviously, check. Splash out on a Luxury Grand room and you’ll get a fireplace, a freestanding soaking tub, a Nespresso machine, and possibly even a window seat.

Public spaces include a light-filled sunroom where you can linger over a breakfast of house-baked pastries and farm-fresh eggs. Or they’ll bring it to your room — but act decisively. The Nobnocket might be a boutique inn, but breakfast, in old-fashioned B&B style, is served for exactly one hour. Luckily for overtired travelers, good coffee is available 24/7, and regardless of what time you rise, the village is just steps away.

Please note: Nobnocket Boutique Inn is a small property with only 7 rooms. Book early; rooms sell out quick.