This is particularly the case with waterfront and waterview properties. Visitors to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket in particular are advised to make precise rental and travel plans well in advance. For Island ferry info. Unless otherwise noted, all rental homes supply kitchen utensils, and dishes. Tenants are expected to supply their own linens and towels , unless the listing specifies that the owner will supply them.
Many homeowners ask for an additional deposit for a pet.
Please be aware, however, that many of the Cape and Island beaches prohibit dogs beginning as early as late May and continuing until after Labor Day. All of the information found on the individual property pages has been provided by the property owner or listing agent. We maintain a file on each homeowner and will be happy to share with you comments about specific properties. It is in your best interest, as well as the best interest of the homeowner, to have a signed lease that spells out the details of your tenancy, including information about the security deposit, schedule for payment, and the cancellation policy. Many homeowners and listing agents require a security deposit and at least half of the rent due at the time of lease signing, with the remainder of the rent due a month or so prior to tenancy.