Someone looks happy! President Obama beams as he jets to luxurious Martha's Vineyard holiday home a day early with Michelle and Sasha

President Barack Obama has returned to his favorite summer vacation spot of choice, the Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard, a day earlier than originally planned.

It will likely be the family's last pit-stop at their luxurious rented seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom retreat since it went on the market in July for a cool $22.5million.

And it seems the president was eager to savor every moment as he decided at the last minute to fly on Friday afternoon, rather than Saturday as originally planned.

Obama beamed and laughed as he boarded Air Force One with Michelle - still wearing his work suit.

When they disembarked, he emerged looking relaxed without a jacket or tie to greet the crowds.

With no official appearances on the schedule, Obama, Michelle and their youngest daughter Sasha will spend the time away from Washington dabbling in their usual vacation activities: leisurely rounds of golf, beach outings, hikes and bike rides, and dinner at some of the island's top restaurants.

The property in Chilmark, on the western part of the island, includes a dual basketball and tennis court.

A cluster of top aides will also enjoy a 17-day stay on the island, known as a summer hangout for the wealthy, to update the president as developments warrant. Malia is thought to be in New York continuing with her internships. She was most recently working on the set of Lena Dunham's show Girls.

Obama has visited the island every year of his presidency, except during the 2012 re-election campaign.

As he wrapped up his duties in the White House on Friday and anticipated his getaway he seemed jovial and excited. 'I know you'll miss me,' he joked to reporters after signing a bill preserving wilderness land in Idaho.
Obama has to be hoping for a more relaxed summer holiday.

Last year, he was forced to break his self-imposed vacation silence several times to address political developments in Iraq, the beheading of American journalist James Foley by Islamic State militants and violent protests that erupted in Ferguson, Missouri, following the fatal shooting of an unarmed, 18-year-old black man by a white police officer.

Obama was later criticized for heading to the golf course immediately after delivering his statement on Foley's killing.

He also returned to the White House in the middle of last year's vacation - but this year he plans to remain on the island until August 23, when he gets back to work.

However, he will be on standby for hiccups from Congress as members deliberate over Obama's recent Iran deal, ahead of a vote next month to determine the deal's fate.

If approved, the nuclear deal for which he has been aggressively lobbying could shape his legacy.

The president heads to Martha's Vineyard following a recent string of legal and legislative victories on trade, health care and gay marriage.

Last month, he announced that the U.S. and five other world powers had reached a deal to grant Iran relief from crippling economic sanctions in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear program.