Thank you to our 2016 Hotel Sponsor
KELLEY HOUSE
www.kelley-house.com
This year we are excited to welcome the Kelley House as our official hotel sponsor for 2016! Not only is the Kelley House the location of our Grand Tasting event, but it’s close to local restaurants, retail shops, and just a bike ride away from local farms. Book your room at the Kelley House for the MV Wine Fest today by clicking here.
Ideally located just steps from the waterfront in quaint Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard, Kelley House has been offering guests classic Vineyard charm since 1742. Comprised of four classic houses and cottages offering a range of well-appointed room and suites, Kelley House is a timeless gem among hotels in Martha's Vineyard. Situated just steps from the waterfront and offering a wide range of resort activities and convenient access to the best things to do in Martha's Vineyard, Kelley House provides the opportunity to "live the location" and enjoy the casually elegant seaside lifestyle of Martha's Vineyard.
From the moment you wake up with spectacular sunrise views to winding down in the evening with warm cookies and milk, every day at Kelley House is one to remember. Enjoy our spacious outdoor pool, swim and sun at one of the Vineyard's sandy beaches, or enjoy a game of golf on one of the nearby courses. With the convenient location of our Edgartown, MA hotel, fun is never far away.
A little history about the Kelley House…
Located in the heart of Edgartown, the Kelley House hotel opened its doors in the year 1742 and has since been celebrated as one of the oldest hotels in America. The town of Edgartown has been known throughout the ages as a colonial settlement, whaling community, and an elegant vacation destination. The Kelley House hotel encompasses a long line of tradition and stands as one of the premier historic hotels in all of New England.
It wasn’t until 1891 that the late Mrs. Elizabeth A. Kelley and her husband, William Kelley, famous teller of tall stories, re-opened the hotel and called it the Seaview House, later renamed the Kelley House. The Kelley House began a legendary period in which the hospitality of the house reflected not only Mrs. Kelley’s capable management but her husband’s rare personality. It was the Kelley House that judges, statesmen, generals and other famous personages enjoyed a rare atmosphere and listened to the stories of Bill Kelley. After Mr. Kelley’s death in 1907, Mrs. Kelley continued to operate the hotel with great success until her death in 1935.
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In 1936, Richard L. Colter, Mrs. Kelley’s nephew took over as proprietor of the hotel and renamed it the Great Harbour Inn to mimic the first name of the town of Edgartown.
The filming of the movie Jaws took place June of 1975 on Martha's Vineyard. The Kelley House was able to provide lodging for many of the cast and crew.
