Going to Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket in early October with my wife for her Birthday. Neither of us have been and only 1 of us really wants to go there.

We will be there for 4 nights.

Has anyone been? Rent a car? Places to stay?

Thanks in advance.

Martha was there, clearly.

As far as Nantucket is concerned, I've never been there.

But I once knew a man from there...

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See you all next summer.  Have a great rest of 2016, and don't vote for Trump.

Jonathan Nimerfroh has done some great hurricane zudc photos at Nantucket, nice gallery at Instagram. His slurpee waves are classic. 

Martha's Vineyard is awesome.  Never been to Nantucket.  It's been a long time since I visited, but used to vacation on MV every summer and loved it - always stayed in Chilmark area, but went all over the island.  Lots of good nature, cool history, unique little towns with own character, and great vibes all around.  I bet the fall is great, without the summer crowds.  Pack a wetsuit & booties for sure if you aim to surf  - which is definitely doable at exposed beaches.

Have fun - makes me wanna go.