"The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times | House in Oak Bluffs

9.8 (59 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Oak Bluffs House | "The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times

6 Bedroom House in Oak Bluffs

This house, built in 1865, was featured in the New York Times article on Oak Bluffs, 'The President Was Here (Grant, That Is).' The article described the unique Victorian homes on Ocean Avenue as 'the Fifth Avenue of Oak Bluffs.' Our house was featured in the article, and photographed in the New York Times online slide show. It is a unique Victorian home, wonderful for family gatherings. The location is ideal - it sits at the heart of Ocean Park, with the closest access to Circuit Avenue of any of the homes on the Park.
The home has been completely renovated, including central air with two zones. Chef's kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, a six burner commercial oven and a wine fridge. Bathroom sinks have marble tops. Four flat screen TVs.
This house has unique charm and convenience. Walk to everything - you don't need a car. The child friendly beach is just across the road, where you can make sandcastles in the sand, or stroll along the boardwalk above the beach, and rest on a bench facing the water. Or stay at home, sit on the porch and gaze over Ocean Park with its iconic gazebo. Have your own private front seat to the concerts and fireworks in Ocean Park during the summer.
It takes about 60 seconds to walk to Circuit Avenue and access the heart of Oak Bluffs: restaurants, quaint shops, art galleries, grocery store, wine and liquor store, hair salon, movies, ice cream parlors, churches, etc. Pick up the bike path from just in front of the house and ride around the island (bike rentals just a short stroll away). Visit the Flying Horses, the oldest carousel in America dating back to the 1800s, just a couple of short blocks away. Take a stroll to the harbor, and see the beautiful yachts docked there. Fly a kite in Ocean Park.
On rainy days, walk just yards away to the movie house, or entertain the kids in the arcade on Circuit Avenue, a 90 second run in the rain! Or stay home and watch movies on the big TV in the living room, or play a board game of Monopoly or Scrabble. Or lose yourself in a book from our small library.
Entire downstairs has hard wired speaker system that you can connect to your phone or tablet, and play your own music.
Be sure to wake up early at least one day of your vacation to catch the breathtaking sunrise over Nantucket Sound, easily visible from the two master bedrooms!
Fun Fact: The Emperor of Ocean Park, the New York Times best seller murder mystery, was written about this house. Read the book before you come, or on the porch while you are here, to relive this home's iconic history. We keep a couple of copies of the book in our bookcase for you to check out while you are with us.
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"The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times is located in Oak Bluffs. "The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, TV, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, TV, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

"The Carousel House" - Ocean Park - Featured in New York Times has 6 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Oak Bluffs has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Oak Bluffs, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 3 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Lobster/crab pot
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
General
  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)
  • Portuguese
  • French
  • English
  • Spanish
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number c0195862210 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: C0195862210

Reviews

Maleia L.
Jul 21, 2025 07:51:56 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We loved staying at the Carousel House. It’s a great place in a perfect location and was very clean. Just keep in mind you have to bring your own sheets and towels or rent them. Overall, it was a wonderful stay and we’d definitely come back!
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