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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Nantucket, MA

Madaket Beach10 min drive
Nantucket Ferry Terminal16 min drive
Cisco Beach19 min drive
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)21 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach was an absolutely wonderful place to relax, unwind, and enjoy all the beauty of Nantucke...

Bonnie W.

May 23, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach , lovely seaside home

Almost as far from town as possible on the island. Located at the end of a sand/dirt road, Next to a quite beach. Lovely Ocean Front home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Ocean views from most rooms Smart TV's and streaming. All the basics and quality linens. Our home is very private. * You need to make Ferry reservations****We suggest you buy all your food and beverage, before heading out, because once you arrive, you will never want to leave.

Property manager

Karen Thorne

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 36

Check out before 10:00 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 first aid kit

Property registration number C0021221970

About the area

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket, this holiday home is on the beach. Founder's Cemetery and Old Gaol are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lily Pond Park and Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Loines Observatory and Vestal St Observatory are also worth visiting.

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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

Madaket Beach - 10 min drive
Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive
Jetties Beach - 19 min drive
Cisco Beach - 19 min drive
Surfside Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cisco Brewers - ‬16 min drive
‪Club Car Lounge - ‬16 min drive
‪Lemon Press - ‬15 min drive
‪Juice Bar - ‬15 min drive
‪Sandbar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach , lovely seaside home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach , lovely seaside home?

As of 27 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach , lovely seaside home on 12 July 2024 start from AU$2,783.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach , lovely seaside home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach , lovely seaside home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach , lovely seaside home located?

This Nantucket holiday home is on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Madaket Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hummock Pond and Abiah Folger Franklin Fountain. Lily Pond Park and Greater Light Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

23 May 2023

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

Wonderful Retreat

Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach was an absolutely wonderful place to relax, unwind, and enjoy all the beauty of Nantucket. Although it's a little out of the way, it was just what we were looking for as a base to explore deserted beaches, view the daffodils before the crowds arrived for the annual festival, and visit the uncrowded shops in town. The house is beautiful- just as it was pictured on the website, and it's true that we didn't want to leave it most of the time! We hope to be back some day.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula c.

21 Apr 2023

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

April vacation

This home will not disappoint! It's an adventure just getting to it and such a delight upon arrival! The view of the ocean is spectacular, especially at sunset. We expected to eat out often, but the kitchen was so well equipped that we cooked and ate at home most of the time. I had a couple of questions and Karen answered quickly. She had great information to make our visit more enjoyable. We would love to come back for another visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne B.

19 Apr 2023

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

Love Sand Nantucket

Love Sand is a relaxing & beautifully designed retreat. The views are breathtaking while the sounds of the sea surround the home. You can embrace the mist on the windows as it reminds you of your closeness to the sea. So enjoyable!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

2 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful Location

This house was in a beautiful location, with a gorgeous view of the ocean and sunsets. It's a very sturdy house, as our first night there was extremely windy and stormy, but from inside you could barely tell. The house was cleaned and well stocked with plenty of kitchen items, paper products, and entertainment. The only thing that was a little tricky, was we did not have a car and getting Uber and Taxis were sometimes tricky, as some drivers did not want to go on the dirt roads. Besides that, everything was lovely!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

4 Mar 2022

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

Absolutely Amazing!

LoveSand absolutely exceeded all expectations!! The views are spectacular, and the host was exceptional in communication and assistance!! Our first ever trip to Nantucket was fabulous, and I can’t imagine a more beautiful home than LoveSand!!❤️❤️❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

29 Mar 2021

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

Love Sands

Great house! Pictures were representative. Gorgeous views of the ocean!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

2 Mar 2021

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

Just What I Was Looking For

From first look to check out the management of this property was first rate.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

17 Jan 2021

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

Very special beautiful property!

Amazing views!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody Z.

1 Dec 2020

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

Thanksgiving get-away

Perfect location for COVID requirements. Steps from beach. Beautiful views from every window and we were completely by ourselves. Great time had by all

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

23 Nov 2020

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

Great Escape

We had a great time and the house was wonderful. Very short walk to the beach and perfect views. Only recommendation is we arrived after dark and it was very very dark, a motion light outside on porch would be very helpful. We loved cooking in kitchen, everything we needed. Just perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B., Richmond, Virginia, United States

16 Nov 2020

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

Perfect Nantucket vacation

When the property manager said to bring everything with you because you won’t want to leave she was 100% accurate. The house was cozy, comfortable and perfectly laid out. The views were perfection, as was access to the beach. We particularly enjoyed being away from town, yet close enough to drive in and enjoy the shops. Can’t say enough how great the trip and house were and definitely can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

2 Nov 2020

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

Perfect fall getaway

The house is wonderful. Views cannot be beat. Comfort was great. Far enough to feel away from everything but just a short drive to town. Would recommend!

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise S., Boston MA

20 Oct 2020

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

Spectacular

This is a beautiful property. Gorgeous location, well stocked kitchen. Comfortable furnishings. I cannot recommend this home more highly. Karen was amazingly accessible but fortunately since we had no issues I did not need to contact her. I look forward to returning.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Danielle L., Windham, NH

5 Oct 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot but had several issues with house

I rented this home on VRBO for my 43rd birthday. I am a professional at finding the best houses and locations (I am an avid traveler and rent many high-end & expensive houses a year) and really liked this spot on the beach on Nantucket. Karen was pleasant to work with online and answered my many questions regarding the house, rooms, and beds, internet etc. I was so looking forward to this trip. When we arrived to the house, we were drawn to the view of the ocean. Unfortunately, the windows were really dirty and the back door leading to the ocean was broken and had a note taped to the door, not to open it. My friend ended up washing the windows so we could see the ocean. Then that night we were sitting in the kitchen and there were a million bugs/moths/gnats all over the outside of house and walls (and thousands got inside the house through all the sliding glass door screens that had gaping holes). We spent 2+ hours vacuuming the walls and ceilings to get rid of them. This happened 2 nights!! I reached out to Karen and she did have someone come by and spray the outside. Almost all of the windows and screen doors had gaping holes, so I didn't get to enjoy the Master Bedroom balcony overlooking the ocean and watching the sunset as I had hoped. Other issues I had included fruit flies all over the kitchen (I am very neat and clean and didn't have any food out on the counters at all). Karen again had someone come over and put out vinegar. The house wasn't that clean - especially in COVID - there were dead flies on the windowsills, cob webs in every corner of every room. the mattress pad on the Master bed had stains all over it, the internet went out often, had trouble with the cable (I had to use my NetFlix the whole week.) There was only 4 rolls of toilet paper for 5 people for a week!! Also, there wasn't much dish washer detergent so I had to go buy some. As we filled up the dish washer, we discovered there was MOLD in it. The girl who came by to clean the spider webs and bring toilet paper when I asked Karen for more, saw it as well. Then after dealing with all these issues on my vacation and spending hours dealing with them, I was over-charged for the trip and had to spend a few more hours trying to get my money back. For all these issues, I was refunded very little for all my trouble. I would not rent this house again and won't recommend to friends. Not the experience I paid for by any means.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arlie H.

18 Sept 2020

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

Great place, amazing oceanfront!

Lovesand is a special property that we were lucky enough to stay at for a great family vacation. Karen Thorne was a tremendously helpful and accessible host, she is great to work with! Hope tog eat back to this property again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

15 Sept 2020

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

Sand, Sunsets, Seals...

Love Sand is spectacular, especially if you enjoy privacy and a bit of seclusion, the beach being out of your back door (I counted 150 steps), some of the most amazing sunsets you'll ever see (might be even better than the famed Santorini sunset), and up close visits with seals! The house is comfortable and dual level decks provide awesome spaces to hang out and take in those sunsets. Karen, the property manager, is fantastic: responsive, attentive, and on top of it! We fully intend to come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

7 July 2020

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

Comfortable home with beautiful view

We loved Love Sand and will be back!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody Z.

3 Dec 2019

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

perfect thanksgiving get away

The property is beautiful. You are steps away from the beach and at this time of year, you can walk alone on the beach for hours. Great layout of the kitchen and dining area. The master bedroom has a direct view of the beach and they accept pets. Our Charlie had the best time running and swimming in the ocean.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

21 Oct 2019

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

Beyond

This property was fabulous! We were in need of some serious quiet and restoration and we found it at Love Sand. The location is one of a kind and the house is bright and warm - even during the Nor'easter we experience while were there. Karen was available and informative and made all our processes incredibly simple. So sad we hadn't booked two weeks...

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

28 Aug 2019

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

Great stay

Wonderful seaside location and fully appointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

20 Aug 2019

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

Gorgeous location and beautifully updated house

This property was everything we were looking for. It’s very far from town but that’s what we wanted. The house itself is beautiful and updated with a really nice, well-equipped kitchen. There’s even A/C which was nice. The manager was so cooperative and helpful. Our stay couldnt have been better.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

23 July 2019

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

Totally relaxing!

Great property to unplug and enjoy the beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

8 July 2019

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

ACK as it was meant to be

Great property for those looking for a little seclusion on the island. We generally stay near town, but this trip wanted to be closer to the ocean and further from civilization. This house offered it all. Sandy beach right out the back door (very private, but for the seals), beautiful deck for viewing the stars, and scenic dirt roads in every direction for those who enjoy a morning run. Kitchen was properly stocked with all the necessary utensils, and the WiFi / Direct TV worked perfectly for that one rainy day when we couch surfed. Town, grocery store, and Cisco Brewery are less than 15min Uber ride away, but recommend bringing a car (Jeep) if planning on making frequent runs around the island. Also recommend sleeping with the patio doors open....the waves crashing at night will put you right to sleep. 5-Stars. Will definitely stay here again. Thanks Karen!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

3 July 2019

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

Great location, great house

My family really enjoyed the location and the house. It simply will not disappoint.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

14 May 2019

Perfect house in secluded location

First walk on the beach right down the driveway revealed a seal just hanging out. Then every day there were more. This was the first time we ever experienced this sight. It was amazing! The house was comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you may need. Short ride to anywhere on the island you may want to explore. Karen was great to deal with. She was very accommodating and responsive to our questions. Overall, a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Karen Thorne

I strive to make every stay at our homes as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. I am always available to our guests to answer questions and give advice and directions.