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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8307 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

9:00 AM

Explore the area

Nantucket, MA

Whaling Museum5 min walk
Nantucket Ferry Terminal9 min walk
Jetties Beach3 min drive
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)7 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

All as advertised

Greg G.

Sep 15, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Perfect home to embrace the charm of Nantucket! Lots of room!

A beautiful, antique sea captain's home renovated and well appointed. Featured on Nantucket's 2022 Christmas Stroll ! This is the perfect family home or a couples getaway. Home features wood floors throughout, chef's kitchen, new bathrooms, living room filled with ship models and 2 down-filled sofas. Beautiful private garden in back. Home has 4 bedrooms. The home offers three full bathrooms,(one full bathroom on first floor) and soaking tub on second floor. An outdoor shower, also included perfect for after the beach. Amenities include high speed Internet, 2 flat screen TV's. If you rent for longer than one week, we offer 4 hours of housekeeping per week. This lovely, Nantucket home is a 5 minute walk to town. Off street parking available.

Location, Location, Location: This elegant home is central to all the the island has to offer. Ideal for Daffodil Weekend, Thanksgiving festivities, Christmas Stroll and beach vacations. A five minute walk to the Ferry, this 1758 renovated Nantucket home has been a featured attraction on the annual Christmas Stroll.

Elegance Abounds: This is the quintessential island home. Formerly a ship captain's home, then the Nantucket School House, the home features a chef's kitchen, lovely furnishings, modern conveniences and charming seasonal gardens.

Property manager

Al Cummings

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0367221970

We should mention

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

About the area

Nantucket

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Fire Hose Cart House and Quaker Meeting House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Cisco Brewers. Travelling with kids? Consider Vestal St Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Nantucket Community Sailing. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

First Congregational Church - 4 min walk
Nantucket Atheneum - 4 min walk
Whaling Museum - 5 min walk
Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
Jetties Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Club Car Lounge - ‬6 min walk
‪Jack and Charlie's - ‬7 min walk
‪Lemon Press - ‬3 min walk
‪Juice Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect home to embrace the charm of Nantucket! Lots of room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect home to embrace the charm of Nantucket! Lots of room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect home to embrace the charm of Nantucket! Lots of room!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Perfect home to embrace the charm of Nantucket! Lots of room! located?

This family-friendly Nantucket holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Nantucket United Methodist Church, Lily Pond Park and Greater Light Garden. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and Fire Hose Cart House are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

15 Sept 2023

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

Most enjoyable

All as advertised

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., Denver

9 July 2023

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

Great old house

Second year here, great old house - super host!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie H.

22 June 2023

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

Sister Get Away

We loved our time at this property. Sally, owner and Frank the manager, were extremely helpful and intent on making this a wonderful vacation. It's proximity to down town was fabulous. The backyard garden and roses were lovely. Beds and baths, kitchen and living areas did not disappoint. Only warning are the steep stairs for anyone that has a mobility issue, as all beds are upstairs. We loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri F.

11 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful historic home close to downtown!

Traveled to Nantucket from NH with family, which included our 16 month old granddaughter, and had a wonderful time! The location is great, only a few minutes walk to the heart of downtown. The house was immaculate and filled with lots of nooks and crannies to explore, and the history of the place can be felt the moment you walk through the door. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the host very accommodating and friendly, which we really appreciated. There was a lot of literature on the history of the house and Nantucket in general, which my husband really enjoyed. Overall, an amazing property and would definitely stay again whenever we happen to return to Nantucket!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila A.

3 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful Family getaway

The owner of the house was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. The house was spacious, incredibly unique and a beautiful blending of an antique sea captain’s home combined with up to date amenities. Great location- close to town and quiet street. Truly a unique experience as there were so many beautiful reminders of the past yet gracefully presented and very tastefully done. A home we will always remember.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

20 July 2022

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

Quality and character close to town

What a gem! The history of this house alone is the draw. The comfort, character, and amenities made our stay even better. We felt so welcomed and had one of our top 5 family vacations.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., Denver

19 July 2022

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

Interesting house

Beautiful historic house, lots of room, great hostess/owner - ran into her moving in -Sally is terrific. Perfect location in town. Had all the beach stuff we needed and then some. Only caveat I would say is if you have someone in your party that has trouble navigating stairs you may want to discuss with owner - stairs to bedrooms up stairs are small and winding - part of the charm for our crew!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

2 July 2022

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

Amazing home!!

I stayed in this wonderful home with my 3 sisters. The house was beyond my expectations. It has a rich Nantucket history and the accommodations are 5 star. We loved sitting on the patio at night and the garden was breathtaking. We had so much room to spread out, as there were two living rooms as well as a dining room that we used to enjoy our lobsters from Sayle's. The house manager was quick to respond to any questions we had, and it was a magical stay. I have been going to Nantucket for over 20 year, this was one of the best homes I stayed in. The location is so close to town, Children's Beach, Jetties Beach. and everything we needed. My sisters walked to town morning, noon and night. We loved our stay, we hope to be back again next year!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA D.

27 Aug 2021

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

A Nantucket Gem

Our family loved staying in this beautifully restored quintessential Nantucket home conveniently located in-town where we wanted to be yet within walking distance of Jetties and Steps beaches. Spacious common areas and outdoor patio comfortably accommodated our three generations. This island home is one of our favorites, and its owner is welcoming and very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful stay in historic home

A fabulous in-town location and lovely home with lots of charm. This property had everything we needed for our family including plenty of linens, beach chairs as well as a large, well equipped kitchen which was a nice surprise for such an old home. The property owner as well as manager were in touch as soon as we arrived to make sure everything was in order.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

7 Aug 2021

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

Everything Perfect

This house is even better in person than the photos. It’s history is palpable and grounding, but yet the house still felt summery and light. It is surprisingly quiet despite the proximity to town. The owner and caretaker are wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

3 Aug 2021

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Fun, Quiet Place Downtown

Enjoyed our stay in this historic home. Plenty of space to spread out. My wife and worked while on Ack. Back patio very enjoyable. Loved the proximity to town.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P., Cambridge, MA

31 July 2021

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Amazing space and wonderful amenities!

We spent two wonderful weeks in Nantucket at this beautiful home! There was more than enough space for our group of 5 adults. Loved the outdoor space and ease of access to town. The kitchen was equipped with everything we could imagine - including a blender and high-end coffee machine. We also had access to bikes, a grill, outdoor shower and beach chairs and towels! We hope to be back ASAP!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

17 July 2021

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Fantastic stay

This historic home has outstanding charm and great size! Plenty of cool spaces to relax ! Great location walk into town we loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 July 2020

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

Lovely Home in a Perfect Location

True and authentic Nantucket cottage. Walk in and out of town, to the ferry, beaches. Couldn't be more ideally located. Outfitted with everything you would need for your stay- towels and beach chairs and a grill and everything you'd want in a kitchen and beautiful linens, towels and touches in the bathroom. We loved our stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

sally C.

7 Aug 2018

Charming, beautiful home Nantucket home filled with history.

My family stayed at the Cummings' home on Nantucket. Perfect location, great family home and beautifully maintained. The owners are wonderful to deal with and the house is in impeccable condition. The caretaker is wonderful. We will be back again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

13 Nov 2015

Home Sweet Home!

We were so pleased the first time we stayed at this wonderful home that we keep going back every summer! Kitchen: We walk off the ferry and right to the grocery store. Everyone carries a bag or two home to fill the very large refrigerator. Perfect way to start the week, a quick bite and a Whale's Tale beer on the patio! GIANT stovetop griddle, perfect for cooking a bunch of hot sandwiches or pancakes in the morning. Long farm style table in the kitchen and plenty of seating in the dining room, but we alway sit outside. More than enough pot, pans, dishes and glasses. Usually there are a few staples (tea, sugar, salt pepper, oil etc. (nice not to have to buy that for a short stay). If you like to cook at home, the outdoor grill is a great addition, but there are also many fun restaurants to choose from. Writing this review is really making want to be there right now ... Bedrooms: Plenty of space to spread out in all of the bedrooms. We didn't use the studio bedroom, but it's a large private space with it's own stairway to the first floor. My kids are all in their twenties and were perfectly happy with their rooms/beds. Workspace: This historic home has so many different areas for the family to spread out. Everyone in my family has had some sort of work to do while on vacation and we were always able to find a quiet, cozy spot to work. Inside, there is an area to use as a private office. Outside, we brought our laptops to the enclosed patio and worked around the spacious & quiet seating area. Big soft couches in the living room too. Outdoor Shower: Another fun addition. My husband thinks this is the greatest thing ever. I haven't used it, but he said it's fantastic. Yard: Meticulously maintained by a friendly gardner, lots of berries and flowers and the boxes on the front of the house are always in perfect condition. Some herbs in the yard too if you like to cook with them. Lots of room to put bikes in the garage. Spacious driveway for parking your car if you choose to bring or rent one. Neighborhood: Quiet & close to town. We walk to town a few times a day. Lots of historic homes in the neighborhood. We also walk our dog through a nearby trail everyday and usually see a few other dogs for him to play with. Amenities: Washer and Dryer look brand new and work great. Lots of beach towels in the laundry room to choose from. Linens are all soft and comfy. New addition of a few Dash and Albert rugs gave a fresh update this summer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Debra S.

9 Sept 2014

Lovely Home

The house is historic and therein lies its charm and quirks. It is full of antiques and has been modernized. The upstairs has 2 lovely bedrooms but the third bedroom is suited for small children only--it is not private, under rafters and the beds are too small for a teenager. The outdoor sitting area is small and minimally landscaped. The garage is nice for bike storage and the house had lots of beach towels, chairs and umbrellas. We walked and rode bikes every where. The house is close to the bike paths and downtown is easily walkable. This is a quiet part of town but the street is busy (at least in the summer). The owner was great to deal with and the property manager very helpful if we needed anything.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

26 Aug 2014

Beautiful house in the perfect location!!

I cannot say enough great things about this house. Such a beautiful and charming home. I would give it 5 plus stars if I could. It is very comfortable and welcoming to all. The house is kept in pristine condition and the owners Al and Margaret take fantastic care of the house. The location is prime and cannot be beat. An easy 5 minute walk from the ferry and to the water. It is a truly special house with an amazing history behind it. The renovations were done so well and it is clear that a lot of love and detail went into the work. Al, Margaret and Sally are truly lovely and caring people and were so helpful and kind. I can't wait to come back to such a special home in my favorite place.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

12 Apr 2013

Reflects all that is special about Nantucket

This is an historic home, beautifully furnished, with today's amenities. My family of five with children ages 15, 12 and 10 thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. The house has something for everyone. I loved, an early morning walk down a quiet Main street to pick up the morning paper then reading it with my coffee as I sat in the wicker chairs just off the courtyard, biking to the beaches and after a day in the sun winding down before a 2 block walk to town for eat dinner. Some nights we picked up fresh ingredients at Bartlett Farm and grilled. My children LOVED being able to walk to town and the Juice Bar by themselves for ice cream! Owners are very helpful and the pictures reflect the home accurately. The experience is one of a kind.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Seana S.

2 Nov 2012

Wonderful Stay in a Lovely One of a Kind Home

We cannot say enough about the fantastic experience we had staying in this beautiful and charming home. If we could give it more than 5 stars, we would! The Cummings family did a wonderful job with the property, it is comfortable, welcoming and well-equipped for visitors. The location cannot be beat. It is a very special house, and it is apparent that the Cummings family has put a lot of love into its renovation. Al, Margaret and Sally are lovely people and were very helpful. We hope we can stay here agin next year! Best regards, The Smith Family

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 Sept 2012

Wonderful, well-appointed home

Dear Margaret and Al, Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your wonderful home! It is a remarkable place – full of history and charm (the pictures do not do it justice)! The location was ideal and the accommodations were fantastic. My sister, her family and our family thoroughly enjoyed a quiet respite as the summer ended. We definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to appreciate Nantucket Island and all it has to offer. Warm regards, Kate Theroux

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

kim t.

5 Aug 2012

Spectacular Island Retreat

Just want to say that we had a lovely time in Nantucket. Sally was wonderful to work with. Kitchen does have absolutely everything you need and the location is perfect. More room than needed. Only downfall was there were some cleaning issues either due to the cleaning crew or the prior renters. Also, as an FYI there are only 2 small tv's in the house - one in the very small family room (living room is overly spacious) and one in the bonus room that has separate stairwell.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

6 June 2012

Spacious, great location, couldn't ask for more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - plenty of space, fabulous location with the feel of old Nantucket charm. Right on the edge of town and a short walk to all of the great spots town has to offer. Great outdoor space to enjoy the weather and grill. Friendly owners, accommodating and helpful, truly couldn't ask for more!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victor L.

23 Oct 2011

Beautiful Home- Exactly as described.

The entire family loved this charming home. It was exactly as described, very close to town. The property was clean and well maintained. The owners were very helpful and prompt with any questions. We plan on staying at this home again next year.

About the host

Hosted by Al Cummings

What makes this property unique

What makes our property unique from many homes on Nantucket, it is one of the oldest homes on the island and has a lot of character! Although our home is an antique, it is very comfortable and has many new amenities to enjoy.