The Obamas are expected to return to a home they’ve rented in recent years in Chilmark, located on the more remote western end of the island.

The seven-bedroom, 8,100-square-foot residence features views of Vineyard Sound, an infinity pool and a dual tennis-basketball court.

Nancy Gardella, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, says the minor inconveniences of having the first family in town — including a presidential motorcade that’s been known to snarl traffic — are far overshadowed by the buzz and excitement the visits make for local businesses.

August is the island’s busiest month of the year, with the roughly 17,000 year-round residents sharing space with nearly 120,000 more visitors on any given day.

“It’s been our own little economic stimulus to have them vacation with us, especially during the recession years,” Gardella said. “We’re really honored and a little bit sad that this will be their last visit as first family.”

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