Gingerbread Cottages Print — Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

One of my favorite places to visit when on Martha's Vineyard for the day is the Oak Bluffs Campground. It's such an unexpected place: all of these tiny, unique, and colorful historic cottages. There's no where else like it. I brought my best friend who had never been before and we took a long walk down all the different paths and roads picking out which one we'd choose if we ever had the chance. We popped into the Cottage Museum, which is a wonderful look inside at a historic home (and only $3!). 

I snapped so many photos and this one is my favorite of the bunch. "Gingerbread Cottages" feels like a warm summer day. It captures the color and whimsy of New England and reminds you why you should never stop exploring, even if you've lived here your whole life.

About the Oak Bluffs Campground

The Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association campground in Oak Bluffs is one of the most unique and historically significant neighborhoods in America. It began in 1835 as a Methodist revival camp, with attendees first sleeping in tents, then gradually replacing them with the ornate wooden cottages that stand today. Over 300 of these gingerbread-style Victorian cottages remain, each painted in bright, distinctive colors with elaborate carved trim and tiny front porches barely big enough for two chairs.

At the center of the campground stands the Trinity Park Tabernacle, an open-air wrought iron structure built in 1879 that still hosts community events every summer. The neighborhood is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most photographed spots on Martha's Vineyard. There's nowhere else quite like it.

PERFECT FOR:

•  New England residents and Martha's Vineyard locals
• Lighthouse enthusiasts and collectors
• Coastal New England home decor
  
• Gifts for anyone who loves Massachusetts
• Beach house or coastal cottage decor
• Office or home office nautical themes

STYLING & DISPLAY IDEAS:

• Choosing Your Frame A simple black frame looks clean and modern. Natural wood feels warm and coastal. White keeps it light and airy. Whatever you pick, stick to one frame style across a gallery wall so it looks intentional. All prints include a 1/2" white border for framing flexibility.
• What Size Goes Where
  • 5x7: desk, shelf, nightstand, or part of a gallery wall.
  • 8x10: standalone in a bathroom, bedroom, or hallway.
  • 11x14: statement piece above a sofa, bed, or dresser. When in doubt, go one size up. Prints almost always look better slightly larger than you expect.
• Building a Gallery Wall Odd numbers work best (3, 5, or 7 prints). Mix sizes for visual interest with a larger print as the anchor. Keep frames consistent. Lay it out on the floor before hanging anything. Renters: Command strips hold framed prints up to 8x10 without damaging walls.
• Where These Prints Live Living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, bathrooms, hallways, beach houses, and rental properties. Coastal photography works in more spaces than you'd think — especially when the colors are warm rather than dark and moody.
• Gifting These make great housewarming gifts, holiday presents, and hostess gifts for anyone who loves New England. Ships unframed and ready to wrap.

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Questions about sizing or framing? Email me at kaitlyn@saltwaterstudioscohasset.com. I'm happy to help you choose the perfect print for your space. Looking for a different size? Custom orders available.

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