Chilmark

Chilmark is a small, rural community with most of its land devoted to residential and agricultural use. It boasts beautiful homes set on rolling hills, rambling stone walls, grazing sheep, and one of the most beautiful of all Vineyard drives: Middle Road. The center of town is quaint and is home to the Chilmark Community Center, library and town offices, the Chilmark Store and the Chilmark Tavern where you might spot a celebrity sitting in one of the rocking chairs on the porch enjoying a slice of pizza. Heading north from the town center is the little fishing village of Menemsha, arguably the best place to watch a sunset on the Vineyard. Fishing and charter boats are tied up on the dock where you can grab the freshest prepared seafood or the catch of the day at one of the fish markets. The Homeport Restaurant overlooks the harbor and there are galleries and shops lining the road to the beach. Menemsha Beach is open to the public and is on the calm water side of the island, parking fills fast so head there early. Lucy Vincent and Squibnocket Beach are on the south or surf side of the island and are reserved for town residents or their guests/renters only. These exclusive beaches alone are popular reasons to rent a home in Chilmark!