Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House - Woods Hole

2-star historic waterfront motel with five-minute walk to Martha's Vineyard ferry

Amenities

The Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House has a heated outdoor pool with a shallow end, surrounded by a sun terrace and lush gardens. Guests can use pool towels and relax on sun loungers or beach chairs. The property also offers free on-site parking and a vending machine for snacks.

Rooms

Each room at the Sands of Time Inn includes cable TV, an en suite bathroom, and a small seating area; some rooms have private balconies or patios with harbor views. The Harbor House offers spacious rooms with a kitchen, a large sitting area, and sliding glass doors leading to a private terrace. Guests can choose from family-sized rooms in the motel section or the historic Harbor House with its rich floral decor and wood furnishings.

Location

The Sands of Time Hotel is a five-minute walk from the Steamship Authority ferry to Martha's Vineyard, making it a convenient base for island day trips. The Shining Sea Bikeway starts opposite the motel, offering scenic biking and walking paths along the coast. Nobska Point beach and lighthouse are a three-minute drive away, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Ocean Science Exhibit Center is a seven-minute walk.

Family-Friendly

The Sands of Time Motel provides family-sized rooms with sliding glass doors that open to private patios, giving children outdoor space. The heated outdoor pool includes a shallow end, suitable for younger swimmers. Families can walk to nearby restaurants, shops, and the Ocean Science Exhibit Center, all within a short distance.

Nearby Dining & Attractions

Within a ten-minute walk, guests can reach Captain Kidd Restaurant and Shuckers World Famous Raw Oyster Bar, both serving fresh seafood. The village of Woods Hole offers live music, local artist galleries, and shops. The Sands of Time Motor Inn is also close to the start of the Shining Sea Bikeway and a short drive to Falmouth's main street.

• Location: 5-minute walk to Martha's Vineyard ferry, 3 min from Nobska Lighthouse
• Rooms: Family-sized rooms with private balconies/patios, Harbor House with kitchen
• Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, sun terrace, free parking, lush gardens
• Family: Heated pool with shallow end, rooms with private patios, short walk to kid-friendly attractions
• Nearby: Captain Kidd Restaurant, Shuckers Oyster Bar, Shining Sea Bikeway, Woods Hole village