Oak House or Dockside - Engagement

I am planning a romantic trip for this summer to Oak Bluffs. Hopefully its not too soon to book a room. I have narrowed down my choices to the Oak House and Dockside Inn. Can anyone tell me pros/cons of both? I hope to have a room with a balcony.

The main goal of the trip is a proposal. Any thoughts on the perfect spot to pop the question?

Thanks!

Oak House or Dockside - Engagement

I am not able to comment on your choice of Inn, but popping the question I can comment on. You can go out to the Edgartown lighthouse, or up to the Gay Head (Aquinnah) lighthouse. Or go out to Menemsha for the sunset. Are you bringing your car? That would be helpful getting to Gay Head or Menemsha. I don%26#39;t think that you should take the bus, or taxi to a remote town and then pop the question. Not very romantic. Walking out to the Edgartown lighthouse is easy and accessible.

Oak House or Dockside - Engagement

If the main goal is where to pop the question then why mention your choice of accomodations. And then ask for Pro%26#39;s and Con%26#39;s? You either are an employee there or you can%26#39;t look at the pictures and see how outdated the places are. If I was your girlfriend and you took me there and then proposed. My answer would be NO! You did want to know the pros and cons.

Thank you Irusche, those are some good ideas. I have read here about the Menemsha sunset. I do not plan on taking a car and you are right, taking the bus there would not be very romantic.

One consideration was to have a room with a balcony and ask her there. Which is why I asked about where to stay. But I guess according to Bosten, they are not good choices. I have never been to Martha%26#39;s Vineyard, so the only thing I am working with is this site. I%26#39;d appreciate helpful comments, not ones accussing me of working for the Inns. Bosten, if you are going to post stupid comments, please don%26#39;t post at all. This forum is here to help ADVISE people on their trip.

Hi BigSlick6,

I%26#39;ve only been to Martha%26#39;s Vineyard myself a few times...

What about this Inn?? It%26#39;s the ';Tivoli Inn'; in Oak Bluffs...it looks SO cute! Go to this site to see what you think, it has a really neat balcony! You can call them at 508 693-7928

www.tivoliinn.com

Also it%26#39;s further out but what a beautiful resort this is, check it out to see what you think, or call them at 978 443-1733

www.winnetu.com

The Oak House is gorgeous.... it faces the water and the beach. If you go to www.mvol.com click on accommodations and then ';see all'; you can get a look at all the places on MV to stay. It%26#39;s a good way to make a choice.

The Dockside is in a little noisier spot and not as much privacy as the Oak House would give you for proposing.

As was mentioned previously Menemsha and Aquinnah are very romantic proposal spots but you need a car to get there. Perhaps you could rent a car for a day ! Edgartown lighthouse is a good location also.

Good luck.

MV, that was perfect information. Thank you VERY much.

My Dearest biggest slick.. sorry that you took my post as not helping you.. but looking at your reply, you now have doubt to get engaged there. Good, I accomplished what I set out to do. The winnetu is an amazing place, far out there, some say secluded but perfect for a romantic getaway. Close to the beach, a restaurant in the hotel. But you are talking two price points that don%26#39;t even come close. One is Oak Bluffs which is, not romantic but better for a drunking bar hopping weekend. The food is great in OB but the engagement thing doesn%26#39;t cut it there for me. Edgartown is much more romantic and Vineyard Haven is quaint in it%26#39;s own little way. I mean what better thing to do that to bring a bottle of champagne to the restautant and pop the question. Save the bottle, the cork and it%26#39;s your own special bottle that you bought just for the occasion and brought into the restaurant. Great scenic overlooks in Vineyard Haven as well. Unlike Oak Bluffs, you won%26#39;t be looking at people or mopeds or hustle and bustle when you propose, just scenery. Edgartown is another one full of scenery as well as chilmark, gay head ..... they have perfect romantic spots. Find a hotel, inn or bed and breakfast that will help you with this. IF they can%26#39;t.. look elsewhere.

My comments aren%26#39;t ';stupid';. They are just what you get out of them. Buyer Beware!