Obamas find a Summer Retreat on Martha’s Vineyard
July 24th, 2009 By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Analyst
July 24, 2009 — No doubt the first family is ready for a vacation and according to The Vineyard Gazette they have some luxurious digs to look forward to. It sounds like they will be calling the 28-acre Blue Heron Farm home during their stay on Martha’s Vinyard in August. The farm is large enough to give the president and his entourage enough space to relax and maintain security.
Word is the president is also paying his own way and will sign a lease for the spot that rents for $35 – 50,000 per week. But according to sources, the Obamas are splitting the lease three ways; the White House entourage and the Secret Service will be responsible for their chuck of the cost.
It isn’t easy finding a place safe enough for the first family to call home – even for a few weeks. It seems the Secret Service visited and rejected some 20 properties on the island before settling on Blue Heron. And by the way the standard summer rental contract included a request to bring the family dog, Bo.
And if you’re wondering where the Clintons vacationed on the Vineyard; they managed to stay at the homes of wealthy friends with great properties - and they lucked out spending six summers rent free.
