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Peaceful In-Town Retreat

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living room with gas fireplace
living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Whaling Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Jetties Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstair Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful In-Town Retreat


***If you have any questions, please click 'Contact Host' to inquire further***

Our modern-coastal style home is clean and bright and in beautiful condition. This is the perfect house for multi-generational reunions, a getaway with friends, or for two families to share. It is both senior-friendly (downstairs master & walk-in shower) and kid-friendly (with cribs, bunkbeds and stocked with games and toys). Bike to the beach and walk to town for dinner - it doesn't get more convenient than that! There is also off-street parking with two spaces if you decide to bring or rent a car.

Walk into a bright open living room that flows into a custom kitchen with Wolf range, a dining area that seats 8, and an island with 3 bar stools. Everything is fresh and clean with high ceilings, Nantucket breezes, and lots of natural light.

There are 2 king-bed master suites with en suite bathrooms (one upstairs and one downstairs). Both are large and spacious - the master downstairs has very high ceilings, a walk-in closet, walk-in shower and shiplap throughout. The master upstairs is light-filled with beautiful sunset views. There is also a bunk room that sleeps 4, and another bright and sunny room with a king bed. All beds have new memory foam mattresses and crisp white bed linens. There are plenty of new white towels in each bathroom as well as beach towels.

The house has a huge unfinished basement with ping pong table and basketball game as well as a separate TV room/Library on the first floor. An open living room with fireplace has plenty of room for a group to gather and relax.

Outside, you will find magnificent gardens and a peaceful place to enjoy the outdoor air, including an outdoor shower. Gather at the teak table for dinners to watch the sunset and late-night stars and meteor showers.

Great location! Walk directly up Main Street from town and Main Street becomes New Lane - a beautiful 10-minute walk. There are many ways to walk into town, each taking you through charming, historic neighborhoods. It's just over a mile to Stop&Shop and Downey Flake and a half-mile walk to Something Natural.

We have 8 beach chairs, an umbrella, boogie boards, sand toys, and a cooler/beach bag. We also have plenty of games and toys for adults & children of all ages.

Please note, this house is not suitable large groups of adults and is not a "party house" for festival weekends - 8 max mature/responsible adults only. Thank you!

Property manager

Julie Kettell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We welcome responsible adults for long weekends, but please do not book our home as a "party house" for Figawi, Weddings, Stroll, etc.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0076541970

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nantucket

Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket, is home to this holiday home. Lily Pond Park and Smith's Point Wildlife Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Vestal St Observatory and Loines Observatory. Travelling with kids? Consider Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum, or check out an event or a game at Nantucket Community Sailing.
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Children's Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jetties Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Surfside Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stubbys - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Back Yard BBQ - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful In-Town Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful In-Town Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful In-Town Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful In-Town Retreat located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this family-friendly Nantucket holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lily Pond Park, Vestal St Observatory and Loines Observatory. Greater Light Garden and Historic Mitchell House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Home

This is just an incredible home. Great location, well appointed, comfortable with surprising amount of space. Host was so nice with great communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October getaway

Had a quick family getaway - house was perfect for our family. Plenty of room to spread out. House was well equipped. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we could have stayed longer!

The house was perfectly maintained, had everything we wanted or needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely lovely

Perfect house for a family. Kids adored the ping pong table in basement.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Nantucket Home

Pictures don’t do the home justice. The decor is lovely and the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. The welcome bag was unexpected but perfect and Julie provided numerous recommendations in addition to the book they have for guests that contains lots of information on the area. The house was excellently cleaned and had other extras like spare beach bags and coolers. We’d absolutely love to come back again. One minor note- the lock on the outdoor shower needs a little maintenance but we used a towel to keep the door closed and that worked just fine. Thank you for a lovely first stay in Nantucket!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Location, house, contact, everything just perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The House for Nantucket Memories

We came back for our second year on Island and were lucky enough to stay in this wonderful house again. The kitchen is made for cooking great meals. The patio is perfect for grilling and eating in the evenings. The house is spacious with plenty of room. It’s elegant but casual - the perfect Nantucket home. We love the location. It’s an easy walk downtown or an easy drive to the beach, Bartlett’s Farm, 167 Raw and Cisco Brewery. Best of all the Julie is a fabulous and responsive host. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May Wine Festival weekend

I stayed at Julie’s house for a three-day weekend with a group of female friends. We are all in our 50s and at this point in life, we are picky about where we stay when we can getaway. This house did not disappoint! It was beautifully decorated, impeccably clean and was stocked with everything you would need for a great stay. Julie was so accommodating and easy to work with. She checked in with me a few weeks before our stay and was available throughout the weekend when I had a few questions. We also appreciated the lovely gift bag with snacks and wine that she left for us at check-in. The walk to town was about 12 minutes, easy enough when the weather is nice. We would stay here again in a heartbeat—thank you, Julie!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz G., Boston MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H., Williamstown, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and so much more

Beautiful house that was fully equipped and exceeded all our expectations and needs. We loved the walks into town everyday. Julie was so helpful and communicative and went out of her way to provide us with information about the house and Nantucket. Gorgeous kitchen that had eveything our family needed. We enjoyed the patio, grill, games, bikes and so much more! We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B., Charleston, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish and Comfortable in a Great Location

We loved everything about this house. The location is a short walk to town, a short drive to Barlett's Farm, 167 Raw, Cisco Brewery and the beaches. The house itself is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The kitchen has plenty of room and is well stocked. We really enjoyed the patio off the kitchen, which is perfect for cocktails, grilling out and late night talks. We'll plan to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

Beautiful house, fully equipped, very walkable to town.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

We just returned from a girls weekend at Julie’s stunning home! The house was spotless, and had all the essentials for a perfect getaway. From the beautiful decor, to the charming patio, the house was perfect. We were able to take nice walks to Main Street and enjoy afternoons outside on the patio. We look forward to planning future girl weekends at Julie’s home, and cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for the Stroll

The house was wonderful - perfect for our group of eight family and friends. Our host Julie was very easily accessible and a pleasure to communicate with. Highly recommend this home for your stay on the beautiful island of Nantucket!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING HOME!!!

This home was wonderful!!! Three couples stayed here and it was perfect...very comfortable and beautifully furnished! This home is fairly new and so well appointed. An easy10 minute walk into town in a lovely neighborhood! Julie (the owner) was so easy to rent from....a real pleasure! I highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Nantucket House

This house was a dream! We had an amazing girls trip and the house is spacious and easily walkable into town for shopping, dinner and the patio area is wonderful for happy hours and reading with coffee in the early morning. It is a place you could live in as Julie thought of everything and the decor is gorgeous, comfortable beds and linens and spacious bathrooms. Julie was so helpful with recommendations before our trip for meals etc. I cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

The house was even better than the pictures and had everything we needed. The location is extremely convenient and Julie was very responsive and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We loved our stay at this property. House was well equipped with everything you need and well located to town and bike paths.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Our stay at 16 New Lane was magical! The house is spectacular! Truly beautiful and incredibly well-equipped. Spotless to boot! Julie is a gracious and thoughtful host who anticipated our every need. The house worked incredibly well for everyone - the teenagers could walk to town and bike to the beach. Those working from home were well set-up. The toddler loved the yard and all the children loved the basement games. There were copious beach towels and bikes and beach chairs. Julie thought of everything! Truly a five star property and a five star experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A welcoming home with everything you need!

We stayed at this gorgeous home to celebrate my Dad’s 70th birthday. Well appointed, well equipped- everything we needed was right at our finger tips! Julie was the best host, super responsive and has great suggestions for island spots to visit, eat and beach. From the linens to the decor to the appliances in the kitchen everything was top notch. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

Everything about this property was excellent. The house was meticulous and came with all of the amenities and modern finishes we expected. The beds and linens were top notch, and the kitchen came with everything needed for entertaining. Communication with Julie was flawless and the home is in a perfect locations to just about everything. We will 100% be returning for a future stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brook F., Glen Ellyn, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!!

Everything was wonderful and the home was absolutely perfect for our two families (4 adults and 5 children). We have been staying on the island for several years and this was by far the best home and experience we have had. Julie is such a pleasure and generous host! She was always quick to answer any questions and provided great tips and insight. The home is clean, beautiful and well appointed. It has everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Many thanks to the wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

My family and I loved staying on New Lane in this gorgeous home. It was so close to town, bike paths and beaches. We would rent it again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Retreat!

We stayed in this property for a girls/ weekend in Sept and it was terrific! The location was perfect, short walk to town. The house and outside space was wonderful for a weekend with great weather! The house inside was just as pictured, decorated beautifully and everything you could want. We loved staying at this house and will do it again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Julie Kettell

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We had been visiting Nantucket for years and always dreamed of having a home in this magical place that we could share with family and friends throughout the year. We are so blessed to have been able to realize our dream and thank our lucky stars every day!

Why they chose this property

Convenience AND peace are hard to come by. Too close to town you have a lot of traffic and noise, too far from town and it's very inconvenient to get into town for dinner or shopping. We are a "reverse commute" - you can walk into town and drive or bike to beach and avoid traffic and really maximize your time rather than sitting in traffic or waiting for a taxi. We also love that a shuttle stop is right at the end of the street which takes you right to Madaket Millie's for dinner and sunset.

What makes this property unique

Having rented in Nantucket ourselves for years, we have a good understanding of how to properly stock a house. Renters have told us that the kitchen lacks nothing - we have truly tried to think of everything down to the smallest detail to make your vacation as enjoyable as possible. To us, what's important is having a clean, bright space, crisp, white, luxurious sheets and towels, and the ability to take advantage of Nantucket breezes and outdoor space. And what's better than having the ability to walk to town yet still feel like you're "at the beach". The gardens also set this house apart - a lot of thought and detail have gone into our professionally landscaped yard, providing a lush and warm environment and beautiful night-lighting.

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