The popular Vineyard Haven restaurant went on the market last last week with an asking price of $1.5 million.
Little House Cafe, the popular year-round restaurant on State Road in Vineyard Haven, was listed for sale last Friday for $1.5 million.
Co-owners Jenik Munafo and Merrick Carreiro opened the cafe in the summer of 2010 and the restaurant quickly became an Island staple, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner year-round.
Reached by telephone Monday, Ms. Carreiro said that after eight years of running the business, she and Ms. Munafo decided it was time for a change. She said she has no plans yet for her next venture and wants to focus on spending more time with her family.
Popular eatery is a year-round destination.
Popular eatery is a year-round destination.
“We felt like this is probably the best time for us to put it on the market,” she said. “We’re so proud of what we’ve built, but we’d love to throw it to someone who can make it better. It needs fresh blood.”
“We are so grateful to everyone who supported us,” she added.
The 1,118-square-foot building dates to 1950 and was renovated in 2012 after it became a restaurant. It is assessed at $636,700 according to the real estate listing in LINK, the Island mulitple listing service. Annual property taxes are $5,617. The exclusive listing agent is Martha’s Vineyard Island-Wide Realty.
Ms. Carreiro said she has received interest from multiple parties but no formal offers as of yet, adding that she and Ms. Munafo are in no rush to sell and plan to continue running the business until there is a change in ownership. “We want everyone to know we are here 100 per cent until then.”
She added: “I’ll miss all of our customers and all of our employees. I’ve cooked breakfast every single day for eight years. I will miss it but I would love to have someone else cook me breakfast.”
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Oh No!!! We will miss you too
pat waring west tisburyOh No!!! We will miss you too! I and so many I know love the Little House....top quality yummy food, interesting menu, delicious! Always gracious, friendly help and service. You have created a wonderful place for Islanders and visitors. But I can understand your wish for a change of that busy pace!! Best of luck!
You've done a fantastic job!
Peter Vaz Edgartown/BrooklynYou've done a fantastic job! Here's hoping the new owners keep the Middle-eastern dishes...
Best cheese and shredded
Bernadine2 Vineyard HavenBest cheese and shredded cabbage sandwich in the world!
Ladies, you leave a legacy of
Marsha Winsryg West TisburyLadies, you leave a legacy of Wonderful food, fresh and tasty, and a homey atmosphere. Many thanks to you both for your hard work.
My favorite restaurant on the
Donna Straw TisburyMy favorite restaurant on the Vineyard!
You have served us who loved
Niki Patton West TisburyYou have served us who loved your restaurant so well...and I for one am so grateful for the extraordinary quality of your food, your cooks, your servers -- the way your managed it and your personal energy that made it so special. We will miss you -- and I hope you find a excited buyer and that the next part of your life is as fulfilling...
Thanks for all the great
Bob Polishook Phila and ChilmarkThanks for all the great meals that my wife and I have enjoyed with you. Best wishes for your future. Bob and Pnina Polishook
One of my favorite places for
Dorie Godfrey EdgartownOne of my favorite places for any meal. We will miss The Little House Cafe!
I hope the menu stays the
JaredI hope the menu stays the same! It is an amazing place!
This has been our favorite
Mark Bradshaw Oak Bluffs/BostonThis has been our favorite restaurant on the island for years.
We wish you well! Your
Gayle Turowski Poughkeepsie New YorkWe wish you well! Your little restaurant was the first place we went for breakfast when we got on the island for our vacation. We loved the food and the atmosphere. I hope it stays a little cafe and the next owners keep it as lovely as you have. Thank you for all those years of cooking breakfast! Good luck!
Too bad. wish them well....
Richard Andrews ChathamToo bad. wish them well....
seems like a few well established island spots have been or are up for sale according to the newspapers....
The Little House Cafe has
Binnie Ravitch West TisburyThe Little House Cafe has been a true Island treasure. The wonderful menu, the fresh, fresh food, the simple, charming ambiance and fascinating artwork and in particular your friendly, efficient and welcoming staff - especially Paulina - have made every visit there a genuine pleasure, whether it was to pick up something yummy to go or to stay for breakfast, lunch or supper in an airy room that radiates warmth and neighborliness. Thank you both so much for your wonderful gift to the Island. Enjoy sleeping late and taking a well-earned breather ...and then be sure to let us know where you land!
Hoping you are still there..
Lisa Herrick Washington DCHoping you are still there...but wishing you both best of luck doing whatever comes next. Little House has been a favorite destination for bike rides from Aquinnah, for lunches with friends, for our first stop and first meal when our ferry lands. The best food. Such a nice atmosphere. We will miss you!
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