Martha's Vineyard (including the smaller Chappaquiddick Island) is an island off the United States east coast, to the south of Cape Cod, both forming a part of the Outer Lands region. It is often called just "the Vineyard". With a land area of 87.48 square miles (231.75 km˛), Martha's Vineyard is the 57th largest island in the United States and third largest on the eastern seaboard. It is located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, in Dukes County, which also includes Cuttyhunk and the other Elizabeth Islands, as well as the island of Nomans Land). It was home to one of the earliest known deaf communities in the United States; consequently, a special dialect of sign language, Martha's Vineyard Sign Language, developed on the island.

The Charlotte Inn

In the heart of Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard, surrounded by manicured gardens, lies this beautiful 18th century inn; just a leisurely stroll from the historic town centre, it is both