Standing guard at the entrance to historic Edgartown, The Shiverick Inn welcomes you to this seaside village of 19th century mansions, built during the town's heyday as a whaling port. White picket fences, daintily manicured gardens and ancient, spreading linden trees are the hallmarks of this peaceful town. Built in 1840 for Dr. Clement Francis Shiverick, the town physician, and situated at the prominent corner of Peases Point and Pent Lane, The Shiverick Inn today offers a delightful blend of past and present. Great care was taken in its recent restoration to preserve the architectural details of this gracious mansion, revive its romantic ambiance and exquisitely recreate its elegant grandeur. Each of the one-of-a-kind guest rooms, suites and common rooms recalls a by-gone era, transporting the Inn visitors to a time when dedication to tradition, elegance and comfort were imperative. Relaxed mornings begin with a complimentary breakfast of freshly baked muffins, breads and cakes, a steaming pot of coffee, imported teas, island preserves and jams, cereals, fruit and juice served in the glistening garden room.

There is no off-season on Martha's Vineyard, just a choice between the vibrancy of summer, the magical autumn air and shell-hunting on a deserted beach, the solitude of winter's pristine snow, the joyous celebration of Christmas with caroling, horse and carriage rides, open-houses and cheese tastings, or the rebirth of spring brining forth new textures and ambiance to an unchanging cycle. Evenings at the Inn deserve special mention for it is then the crackling fireplaces invite you to mediate in calm and repose, nurturing happy new memories you'll cherish until you return again.