The Harborside Inn

The Resort & Its Setting

The Harborside Inn is an independently run timeshare property in Edgartown, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard. It carries RCI affiliation, which means owners aren't limited to their home resort — they can also exchange their week through RCI's network if they want a change of scenery. Being independent rather than part of a large hotel chain, the Inn tends to run with a smaller, more personal management style rather than a corporate one, which is worth knowing whether you're buying a week or already own one.

Edgartown and Martha's Vineyard

Edgartown is one of the Vineyard's best-known villages — a former whaling port with tree-lined streets, white clapboard houses, and a working harbour that's still very much the centre of town life. From The Harborside Inn's location, Edgartown Harbour itself is just a short walk away, with boat charters and waterfront dining on the doorstep. The Martha's Vineyard Museum, around 1.2 km away, covers the island's maritime and cultural history in depth. Nature lovers can head to Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary for trails and birdwatching, or take the short ferry to Chappaquiddick Island for quieter beaches and coastal walks. Oak Bluffs, with its famous gingerbread cottages and historic carousel, is a bit further afield but still a manageable trip. The island draws crowds in summer, settles into a quieter rhythm in autumn with good foliage, and sees far fewer visitors in winter and spring — useful context for anyone thinking about how often a week here might get used, rented, or exchanged.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you're an owner at The Harborside Inn and considering selling, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to post your week, and no commission is taken from the sale — unlike agent-assisted resale, where a commission is usually taken from the final sale price.

Because The Harborside Inn is independent, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a large branded transfer department. If you're selling, or buying a resale week here, it's worth confirming directly with the resort a few things before agreeing on a price: the current transfer fee, whether the association holds any right of first refusal on resale transactions, how long the transfer process typically takes, and what the current annual maintenance fee is. None of these figures are standardised across independent resorts, so get them in writing from the resort rather than relying on assumptions.

A resale buyer at The Harborside Inn should expect to receive the usage rights tied to the week and unit type purchased, along with RCI exchange eligibility where applicable, but typically not any loyalty perks or incentives that may have been offered to the original purchaser — these are usually non-transferable. Renters, on the other hand, are generally looking for clear dates, an honest description of the unit and view, and confirmation of what's included (housekeeping, parking, Wi-Fi) before they commit.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Martha's Vineyard is reached by ferry from Woods Hole, Hyannis, or New Bedford on Cape Cod — there's no bridge, so factor ferry schedules into any rental or exchange plans, especially around the summer months when boats and parking fill up fast. Once in Edgartown, a car isn't really necessary; the town is compact and walkable, with shops, restaurants, and the harbour all close together. Owners renting out a week should flag this walkability to prospective renters, since it's a genuine selling point for people who'd rather not deal with island driving or ferry car reservations.