Cabins and cottages range from rustic to luxurious

The only thing better than a beachside vacation at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort is enjoying your vacation from a one- or two-bedroom garden cottage or a two-bedroom private cottage with an oceanview rooftop deck. Some cottages come with fireplaces, outdoor showers – even an outside hot tub. Amenities at the resort range from a six-court tennis club, two outdoor heated pools and a fitness center to day and evening programs for the kids. Winnetu is just a bike or water taxi ride to fun-filled Edgartown and a mere 250 yards to South Beach, rated one of the world’s best beaches by Travel and Leisure magazine. Enjoy Atlantic vistas while dining at The Dunes or at the Poolside Grill.

Traditional and contemporary lodging options at the cozy ShoreWay Acres Inn, close to Falmouth village, bike trails and beautiful beaches, are as varied as the inn’s activities. Cottage-type accommodations include several studios with kitchens, a loft studio, bungalow-style residences and an eight bedroom/eight bathroom residence perfect for big family or friend gatherings. Stretch out and enjoy what this historic inn has to offer, including indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, hot breakfasts, clambakes and firepits by the pool or on the spacious lawn, suitable for croquet and badminton. Stroll to the village for shops, museums, galleries and day spas or plan an outing to Surf Drive Beach with its spectacular views of Martha’s Vineyard and Nobska Lighthouse.

Over the years, the Red Lion Inn has become more than its historic original building: It has added nine distinctive guesthouses, some adjacent to the inn and others on quiet nearby streets. One is a 1900s-era firehouse featured in a Norman Rockwell painting; another is tucked away on the wooded grounds of a famous country estate. Others have all the comforts of a gracious New England family home. The Yellow Cottage has a covered porch and private garden; the Stafford House has a working fireplace. Each home’s style and decor is individual, but they all have some things in common: the Red Lion’s impeccable service, amenities, restaurant options from fine dining to casual and a staff ready to see to every guest’s needs.

“Glamping” takes on a whole new meaning at Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging in Falmouth, nestled on a charming woodland property on a delightful ocean inlet. Rent the resort’s three-bedroom cottage and prepare to relax. The cottage includes a fireplace as well as three full paths, an eat-in kitchen, three TVs and a spacious living room. Beachside studios at the affordable resort include a kitchen for light cooking and a small bar for dining or entertaining. A waterfront location means everything from gliding down the cove on a complimentary rowboat or paddleboat to watching the sun set over the water from your private balcony or patio. Nearby attractions range from biking paths and island ferry terminals to great shopping and dining.