Faraway Martha's Vineyard
23 Kelly St, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02539
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#2 of 5 hotels in Edgartown
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.3
Service
4.2
Value
3.9
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Building up the historic Kelley House hotel and folding in a new campus, pool & hot tub, pool bar exclusive to guests, and Wheat retail & coffee shops, the property has been reimagined as Faraway Martha's Vineyard. Faraway's character is personified through the lens of a caring innkeeper, making Faraway more than a place; it's a mindset.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Babysitting
Airport transportation
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Swimming pool toys
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Saltwater pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Boating
Bowling
Bicycle tours
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Entertainment staff
Fishing
Patio
Board games / puzzles
Car hire
Taxi service
Photo copier / fax In business center
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shops
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Pool view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
94Great for walkers
Grade: 94 out of 100
32Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
17Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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23 Kelly St, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02539
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Loved the location for Christmas in Edgartown! Dog friendly which is wonderful because our dog is family. Rent was cleaned well and appreciated the convenience of check in and check out process. Parking lot was a huge plus!
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Response from Funmi Korede, Guest Services / Front Office at Faraway Martha's Vineyard
Responded Dec 20, 2021
Bridgetanton, Thank you for taking the time to share your rating and review with us! We are happy to read that you had an overall positive experience and your comments are appreciated. We look forward to your next stay with us.
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After booking online at one price I was overcharged and it took 3 phone calls to get a refund. I found the increase in the rate unjustified as there were things no longer available that used to be at a less expensive rate.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Responded Dec 20, 2021
Thank you for sharing your feedback from your stay. We are sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience in our establishment. We will be sure to pass your comments along to the management so that these issues are addressed with the correct departments.
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We did a quick overnight stay on a Saturday for the Edgartown MV Holiday Stroll. Pleasantly surprised as we have been going to MV almost 30 years - mostly in summer - and have walked by many times, but our first time staying here. The communication process was outstanding and service was top notch. The lobby and commons areas were nicely done and our room was great .... looked to be newly renovated and the décor was beatiful. If you are looking for a location in the middle of action in Edgartown - this is iit
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Date of stay: December 2021
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We had a wonderful experience from the get go...the hotel was festive, clean and relaxing. This was our first stay at the property and we enjoyed every minute. We also enjoyed The News. The staff made our stay very enjoyable and met every need.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Responded Dec 12, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your rating and review with us! We are happy to read that you had an overall positive experience and your comments are appreciated. We look forward to your next stay with us.
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Very good experience. The room was large and clean, with nice furniture, and had a view to the ocean. The bed was very confortable. And the bathroom was complete, with robes. There is a coffee machine an and a fridge in the room.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Responded Nov 20, 2021
Alhocon, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Loved our two nights at the Kelley House. Chose it for its location near the wedding and reception that brought us to the island. Lovely place, spacious room (#316...which is top floor and at end of hall so there's windows on two walls), big shower and everything looks new. We enjoyed the small bar out back, and met people we continued to bump into and now we follow each other on InstaGram. Note, there is no elevator, so dragging a suitcase up stairs can be tough. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Funmi Korede, Agency / Consultant at Faraway Martha's Vineyard
Responded Oct 30, 2021
David, Thank you for taking the time to share your rating and review with us! We are happy to read that you had an overall positive experience and your comments are appreciated. We look forward to your next stay with us.
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Excellent customer service accommodating our extremely early arrival. Upgraded to a suite which was gorgeous with a lovely private deck. Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful- texted us to alert us of room availability. Great location in Edgartown near water and shops.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Funmi Korede, Agency / Consultant at Faraway Martha's Vineyard
Responded Oct 30, 2021
Susan ,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your wonderful review and feedback. We greatly appreciate your praise of our property and service and will share your feedback with the team. We are surely blessed with a spectacular location and look forward to hosting you again soon!
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Hotel has been modernized with contemporary feel. Rooms are nice size with vinyl flooring, but materials used come across as lower end in terms of quality. There was an overall lack of cleanliness in the common areas (hallways dirty, empty glasses laying around for days in common areas), as well as the floors in our room felt gritty and had not been swept. The biggest issue was no AC for 2 days when it was very warm in the room (we were told it was off for the season, but I think enough people complained that 2 days into our stay it was put back on). Staff was pleasant, but not very helpful (had to ask for toiletries multiple times before receiving them, as the rooms were not made up unless requested). Overall I was disappointed, as I had heard good things about the hotel prior to this renovation. I heard another renovation is planned to make it a “boutique” hotel,which seems to (sadly) be the trend on Martha’s Vineyard in general…which is too bad, because the quaint island feeling is all but gone from Edgartown, imo.…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Funmi Korede, Agency / Consultant at Faraway Martha's Vineyard
Responded Oct 30, 2021
We apologize that this was the experience that you had while staying with us this is certainly not what we hope for our guests when they choose to stay with us. You ran into issues during your stay that should have been taken care of in an efficient way and unfortunately that was not the service we provided for you. We will be sure to pass your comments along to management so that these issues are addressed with the correct departments. Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback.
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Could not have been better! Perfect Edgartown location. Valerie at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. Hotel was so comfortable and clean. And uses Le Labo toiletries. (My favorite brand perfume) The only complaint was the size of the bathroom sink. Too small.
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Response from Funmi Korede, Agency / Consultant at Faraway Martha's Vineyard
Responded Oct 23, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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This hotel is located on a great area. The staff was very pleasant and attentive, as much as could be. Upon arrival, the lobby is decorated in a very modern fashion, looks nice and is very photographic… the room, too; however, at night the weather dropped into the 50s and having traveled from Los Angeles, my son and I were cold. We notified the front desk and they came and turned the heat on, but during our entire stay, no heat ever came out, so we were cold the entire time, unfortunately… this made everything else about our stay, somewhat unpleasant. The salt water/ocean odor permeated the room so much, that even after spraying with the air freshener, which we kept during our stay because we were spraying frequent, the smell returned within a few minutes. My clothes that were in my suitcase and especially my pajamas, retained the odor, so I immediately washed and placed in the dry cleaners, everything from my suitcase, upon returning home. I was so hoping that something was done to improve the smell, considering quite a few reviews indicated this problem, but I guess the surveys and complaints are going unread, unfortunately. Also, at this price point, I would expect that there would be some type of refreshments available for guests in the lobby… lemonade, cookies, fruit… something. But there was nothing, not even a vending machine on the premise… the only thing provided by the hotel, was lemon water. No special views, although my room supposedly was a garden view… I feel like this was false advertisement, as there was no garden… my view was the front lawn and the street. I’m not sure, other than the hotel’s location, how they can continue justifying the price they charge, and I feel like I should be refunded half my rate per day, as the rates seem to be gauging and again are totally not justified.…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Funmi Korede, Agency / Consultant at Faraway Martha's Vineyard
Responded Oct 17, 2021
Hi there, We apologize that this was the experience that you had while staying with us this is certainly not what we hope for our guests when they choose to stay with us. You ran into issues during your stay that should have been taken care of in an efficient way and unfortunately that was not the service we provided for you. We will be sure to pass your comments along to management so that these issues are addressed with the correct departments. Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback.
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PRICE RANGE
$788 - $1,990 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kelley house hotel edgartown
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
The Kelley House
LOCATION
United StatesMassachusettsMartha's VineyardEdgartown
NUMBER OF ROOMS
57
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Frequently Asked Questions about Faraway Martha's Vineyard
Which popular attractions are close to Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Nearby attractions include Old Whaling Church (0.2 miles), Pirate's Puzzle Escape Room (0.06 miles), and Edgartown Memorial Wharf (0.10 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Conveniently located restaurants include Among The Flowers Cafe, Detente Restaurant and Wine Bar, and The Seafood Shanty.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Faraway Martha's Vineyard have airport transportation?
Yes, Faraway Martha's Vineyard offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Faraway Martha's Vineyard?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Vincent House Museum (0.2 miles) and Dr. Daniel Fisher House (0.2 miles).
Is Faraway Martha's Vineyard accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.