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Prices and Reservations Click Martha's Vineyard Guest House is the oldest B&B in Texas and the only 3 acre PRIVATE BEACHFRONT. It's the SAFEST, QUIETEST, & CLEANEST swimming beachfront resort, yet only minutes to all the restaurants. At Martha's Vineyard Guest House, located just east of Galveston, on
Bolivar Peninsula, you will discover a nature paradise.
This historic Cape Cod home, built in 1850, has beautiful wooden floors,
ceilings and walls. Fireplaces enhance the common and large recreation rooms.
The library has a unique selection of classics. It will take you back to "OLD CAPE COD."
Martha's Vineyard Guest House is the perfect place for a romantic year round vacation on acres of secluded beachfront. Escape the chaos of civilization to a place where only storybooks could talk about. Where wild grapes line a dirt road. Brilliant wildflowers bloom upon the shore. Starlit nights, full moons wrap around you, while listening to the rumbling Gulf sounds, chanting love songs. Sunfed mornings, soaring seagulls splashing into whitecaps. Porpoises playing, pelicans in perfect ordinance traveling. Come hear each sound, see each sight, ever changing motions on a secluded beach at Martha's Vineyard Guest House. Caplen, Texas - 409-286-5441 ![]() Those who love the sea love Bolivar Peninsula. Mornings will greet you with the friendliness of being at home. No need to wait for breakfast call. Help yourself, you early or late risers. Have a cup of coffee and walk the beach or have your breakfast in our quaint dining room. Or on the upper or lower massive decks overlooking the water. What a wonderful way to get back to nature. Have lunch or supper in one of our numerous local restaurants, specializing from seafood to Italian. An antique brick barbecue pit is available. Be sure to bring your cooler for outside picnics. It's hard to tear yourself away from the sound of the serenity. ![]() All bedrooms are individually designed, hand sewn with artistic uniqueness, beautiful wooden shiplap walls, ceilings and floors. They are soundproofed, air conditioned, with ceiling fans, and private entrances through sliding glass door to enter 8' decks that surround the entire side and front of the home, for sunbathing, birdwatching or to gaze at falling stars. You can see miles of unspoiled beach and smell the clean, crisp sea breeze. All have wonderful reading lamps. Caplen, Texas - 409-286-5441 #1 - The Green Room, with a California king-size bed, is literally surrounded by water. This special room decor is hunter green and wisteria, trimmed with ecru eyelet.
#2 - The Cape Cod Blue Room, wrapped around with windows, has 2 full beds and a panoramic view of the Gulf. The decor is blue and white roses trimmed with white lace.
#3 - The Colonial Room has lots of privacy. It features a handmade four poster, Pilgrims bed, designed for a California king. Layers of antique white eyelet, edged with black ribbon, enchance a romantic New England escape. From the bed, you view the beautiful spectrum of the sea. The 8' hand carved bureau is excellent for long term stays.
#4 - The Country Butterfly Room, (not shown on Tour) is newly decorated. It has a hand made crocheted white quilt, accented with lavendar backdrop. The color theme of the accessories are lavendar blue, white, with a touch of yellow. The Country Room has 1 double bed, and 2 singles. Perfect for 4 people or a family with children. Relax watch and listen to the rhythm of the Gulf.
Caplen, Texas - 409-286-5441 #5 - The Victorian Room, has a canopy trimmed with deep purple lavendar lace over the California king-size bed, and two singles and has an Intra-Coastal Canal View. The specialty of the decor is mauve and plum roses, encircled with deep lavender lace. This is another excellent room for 4 people. ![]() Martha's Vineyard Bed & Breakfast is an authentic B & B. You are able to use all 5000 sf of the house when you stay. It is so quiet you won't even realize that there are other guests in the house.
The upper deck consists of 1000 sf with built in writing tables. The 96' lower beach deck has lounge chairs for sunning and tables and chairs for outdoor dining.
Choose Your Adventure Swimming:
Birdwatching: Beachcombing: Caplen, Texas - 409-286-5441 Fishermen call Martha's Vineyard the fishing hole. Bring your rod, castnet and boat. Free
boat ramp on bay is only 1/4 mile away. Famous Rollover Pass is 2 miles.
Hunting: Hunting doves and waterfowl during fall is considered among the best in the state. Et Cetera: Galveston is 20 minutes away. Take the return free ferry. Play croquet, volleyball or horseshoes. Borrow a book. Artists love the serenity to be creative. Astronomy lovers, borrow the book and watch the masses of stars with our telescope. Corporate Retreats - Groups - Total Facility Sleeps 29 You can rent the whole house - With 7000 sf, 9 bathrooms, 2 outside showers, large restaurant stove, and seating for 56+.
Two huge recreation rooms with New England fireplaces. Bunkroom with 10 beds and two full baths.and a TV room makes this facility perfect for church, business, birders or family reunions. Do you want a unique, one-of-a-kind wedding for you and your guests? As seen in the "Houston Chronicle". Caplen, Texas - 409-286-5441 and must be used within six months of the original reservation account for Martha's Vineyard Guest House. Mail Address: Martha's Vineyard Guest House P 0 Box 22 Gilchrist, Tx. 77617 409-286-5441
Martha's Vineyard Guest House 962 Martha's Vineyard Lane * Caplen, Texas 409-286-5441 |