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Charming Cottage with Large Deck and Ocean Views, Short Walk to beaches

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Stewpot sitting on a hill overlooking Quidnet Village and ocean
Chef-Equipped Kitchen with butcher block breakfast peninsula and stools
Dining room with Saarinen oval table, conducive to lingering over family meals
Downstairs living room
Living room and Dining room looking out over large deck and Quidnet Village

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7152.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Sankaty Head Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Siasconet Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage with Large Deck and Ocean Views, Short Walk to beaches

With water views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Sesachacha Pond, our family-friendly beach cottage sits on the hill overlooking Quidnet. In five minutes, one can walk down a rambling path to a secluded ocean beach or meander through the village to access the main entrance to the Atlantic or pond beach, which is great for kids!
The house has cable (flat screen) TV, internet, Wi-Fi, a large front deck with lots of sun, and two living rooms, one on the second floor. Both have large picture windows and great views. There are three bedrooms in the cottage: two masters and a room with twin-beds. In total, the house can sleep seven. The exposed-wood master bedroom on the second floor has ocean views and a private bath with tub. The downstairs master bedroom has a queen size bed and an en-suite private bath with shower. The third bedroom has twin beds with a powder room down the hall. There is a day bed in the second floor living room, suitable for an overflow guest. Of course we have an outdoor shower too!

We have a full herb garden on the deck...please help yourself. Other amenities include microwave, dishwasher, full laundry with washer and dryer, a clothesline for fresh-air drying, beach towels, a Blackstone Griddle for cooking alfresco. We have plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards in the outdoor closet. The outdoor shower, located in the afternoon sun, is the perfect way to wrap up a beach day. The large deck is fully furneished with a teak dining table and umbrella. Chez lounge chairs also grace the deck for post-beach naps. There is no AC in this summer cottage; we embrace open windows and ocean breezes. There are 3 beautiful bamboo ceiling fans, one in both Living rooms and the other in upstairs master, as well as a few portable fans. In the event of cold temperatures there are plenty of down comforters in closets.

We have recently installed a beautiful cranberry enamel Vermont Castings wood stove, for cold Spring and Fall days currently NOT for use by summer renters.

Quidnet is a hidden gem, quiet and safe, located 8 miles from town and 4 miles from the fishing village of Sconset. For a casual beach vacation, away from the hustle and bustle of town, this family cottage provides the perfect respite for summer relaxation. To current Nantucket standards, this is an eclectic summer heirloom, yet you will adore its location and charm. Each year, we anticipate mornings on the deck, taking in the sweeping views to Sankaty Lighthouse, smelling the rosa rugosa infused air, sipping coffee on the deck and decompressing into a Quidnet Summer!

FYI: No tax payments charged for stays longer than 31 days.

Property manager

Liza S. Connolly

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
With permission 1 dog proof of flea meds required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
It is NOT permissible or LEGAL to light fireworks off the deck.

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 C0023351970

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Sankaty Head Light and The Old Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary and Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge. Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum and Vestal St Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Sankaty Head Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Siasconet Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Surfside Beach - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Jetties Beach - 22 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cru - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Slip 14 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Back Yard BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jack & Charlie’s - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage with Large Deck and Ocean Views, Short Walk to beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage with Large Deck and Ocean Views, Short Walk to beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage with Large Deck and Ocean Views, Short Walk to beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage with Large Deck and Ocean Views, Short Walk to beaches located?

Situated in Nantucket, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary, Quidnet Beach, and Squam Head. Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge and Siasconet Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

William C.

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

Love this place!

We are returning renters who have been coming to the island for decades--Stew Pot is an awesome cottage with beach views and a grand back deck where everyone collects for family meals! Not an opulent place, but more importantly lived in and loved! We hope to be back year after year.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

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

A lovely stay in Quidnet

We loved the location and size of this wonderful family home - Stewpot is a short walk to the beach and offers beautiful views from the huge deck. The house was spacious, comfortable, and well-stocked. Liza was a thoughtful host who was in regular communication as needed - we appreciate her sharing her beloved home with us, and we hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Charming Cottage

StewPot is a delight--warm, welcoming and comfortable. Highlights include short walk to the beach, fantastic deck with plancha grill that made for terrific family outdoor meals, lovely second floor hang out and a well stocked kitchen. We practically had the beach to ourselves except for a pair of seals we saw multiple mornings. 3-17 September.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

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

Great, spacious and relaxing stay in Quidnet

Quidnet is a wonderful, quiet part of Nantucket - calm even on the busiest days and great for small children. Stewpot had plenty of room, was clean and very well outfitted. Kitchen is great - with everything you could possibly need. Easy communication with host, quick to answer questions. We were there in July and lack of AC was fine given extensive fans and open windows.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

We love the Stewpot!

Our second year at the Stewpot was even better than the first! The house was as beautiful and inviting as always. The newly painted downstairs bedroom was beautifully appointed and the new mattress and fan upstairs added to our comfort level. Liza, our host was as accommodating as ever. She was in regular communication throughout our stay and made the check in/out and booking process very easy and pleasant. We have already booked our stay for 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brigid L.

Just wonderful. We loved staying at the cottage!

My family has vacationed in Quident for over 20 years. We just absolutely loved staying is this beautiful cottage. The cottage was well equipped for everything from all the beach items you would need to cooking and grilling. Outdoor shower was terrific! We watched the stars from the wonderful deck overlooking the pond & Sankaty lighthouse while relaxing after a day of biking and swimming. Also, kayaking on the pond was fun. The ocean beach is a short walk out the back door on the beach trail. Which is the best beach on the island. We rented bikes and road them into Scionsent using the bike trails around Nantucket. A great way to see the island and its beautiful views. Just a magical cottage and perfect for all activities in and around Quident. The drive into town was quick and a car is needed. Would highly recommend this cottage to anyone. But really would like to keep to myself.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Heaven on Earth

From the heart-shaped stones in the quaint outdoor shower, the smell of fresh flowers thoughtfully left by the host, to the breathtaking views from the glorious deck and cozy upstairs living room, Stewpot is heaven on Earth. Our stay could not have been better. Communication with the host, Liza, was excellent. She was in constant communication from the time we booked through our stay, addressing every need and question and offering helpful suggestions. The house was immaculate and well stocked with amenities from spices in the kitchen and fresh herb garden on the deck, the arugula was to die for, ample beach towels and chairs and bikes for us to enjoy the village of Quidnet. The walk to the beach was delightful and easy, with access to the Atlantic Ocean and Sesachacha Pond. We hope to be back year after year to enjoy this glorious piece of Nantucket.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Perfect family getaway.

What a special house, in a quiet part of the island. Liza was helpful and responsive and Stewpot is just as charming as you’d hope. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

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

Wonderful week

Liza is so easy to deal with regarding the rental and so helpful! We enjoyed the bottle of wine with our lobster! Thanks so much. Stewpot is wonderful and great for 2 families. The beach is close by and the house is well stocked with beach supplies. We loved the kitchen and all the spices and cooking supplies. Thank you for everything!!!

10/10 Excellent

Anne and Jon H., Mystic, Connecticut

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

Another Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed our week at Stewpot again this year. Everything was wonderful and they even made some very nice improvements since last year- new kitchen, decking and new clothes dryer! We love Stewpot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elliott E.

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

Great week

Fabulous week ....wonderful views and property to really unplug and get away ...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

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

Stewpot is a great place for a family stay in Quidnet

The Stewpot is a wonderful home, very comfortable, with every amenity for your family vacation. Comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen, two wonderful living rooms, even a Forever-On hot water heater. The views of the ocean and the pond from the house are incredible. Even the bookshelves are packed with interesting, thoughtful books and games. Beach chairs and coolers are provided. The walk to the ocean or pond is about 5 minutes down a quiet country road in the little village of Quidnet. All you need to bring are the kids and grandparents!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne and Jon H., Mystic, Connecticut

Loved Quidnet & Stewpot

We had a great week in Quidnet at Stewpot. We’ve been bopping around the island for a few years but I think we’ve found our perfect spot. We loved the quiet beach, the friendly neighbors, the moonrise over the ocean! It’s an easy and fun walk to the beach or pond. There are plenty of beach chairs umbrellas and towels. Stewpot itself is a gem. I’m reluctant to tell everyone how great it is, in case it becomes the hot commodity it deserves to be. It clearly is well loved family beach cottage with bits of family art and memorabilia displayed. It really doesn’t feel like rental at all, more like a friend’s home. I appreciated that it was clean, neat, well appointed but not too serious- you can relax there! Plus I’m a sucker for well stocked bookshelves. It was pretty spacious for the three of us, but we loved having the bonus living room upstairs the great views of the ocean. It might be perfect for two small families. The upstairs also had a beautiful master bedroom and another full bathroom. For the tech & media minded, WiFi and tv worked just fine. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Wonderful ocean beach vacation!

House is both comfortable and practical. GREAT DECK, spent a lot of evenings there. Plenty of beach stuff (chairs, towels, etc.). Loved just sitting on the beach watching the seals and my son caught a stripped bass in the surf. Did some biking, ate great food from Bartlett's Farm. Life is good, hate to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Fantastic house in a beautiful setting

Stewpot is a delightful cottage with many great spots to sit and enjoy the view and spend time with family. The setting is remote for Nantucket, which suited us given our hectic careers. The cottage had everything we needed. Quidnet is a pretty little beach community. We'll be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Great property, would recommend to a friend!

We had such a great stay at the Stewpot! It is in the perfect location for little kids. Our two boys had the best time at the near by pond right next to the ocean beach access. It was any easy bike ride over. We preferred to not go into town much, just easier to cook for little kids at the house (everything you need is in the kitchen) but when we did it was a close ride. Sconset was even closer and had a great market for coffees and baked goods as well as any last minute things you may have forgotten to bring. The owners were easy to get in touch with for any questions and left a very detailed list of house related items as well as great recommendations on what to do during your stay. The house was so charming which is exactly what we were looking for.. true Nantucket cottage. The only downside is walls are thin so if one child wakes up everyone does :/ but overall such a great place to stay! Hope to go back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Great Property, Great owners

The house was amazing!! It was a perfect distance to the beach, and the views were amazing! It was a comfortable cottage for our family. The home had all the basics. There were some issues, but the owner, Liza, and her husband were both amazing! The helped and responded quickly. Thank you to them! They made the trip that much better!

About the host

Hosted by Liza S. Connolly

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This family summer cottage has been on the rental market for just 5 summers. It is owned by 3 generations-originally of the STEWARDSON FAMILY. Our father fell in love with Quidnet when he was working on island during college summers. He brought my mom specifically to Quidnet to buy whatever they could afford. There were 2 houses available at the time, and this was his first choice because of the amazing views and the proximity to the village. Of course it was also out of his price range. Knowing the house would disappear if he didn't act quickly, he called his father, sold him on the investment and they bought the house together.
For 55 years it has been our family glue. The place where we gather every summer to go clamming, blue berrying, scalloping, fishing, sailing and surfing. We sit on the beach under an umbrella together and race into the ocean no matter what our ages. It's the place where we slow down enough to play cards and monopoly. We make huge family dinners with lobster, corn and fresh tomatoes from the local farms. Now our childhood friends from Quidnet have children and our children play with theirs.

This is a dear house, a tapestry of our lives together. Our family is currently in transition with the oldest generation not being able to come to the island for an extended visit any longer, so we have decided to rent for some of the summer.

Why they chose this property

This property is in one the most unique locations on the island. Quidnet is truly a village that has retained its old world qualities, even in the face of change on the island. Though town (which can be crowded with visitors) is only 8 miles away, Quidnet remains serene. The beauty of Quidnet is unbeatable with both the pond and the ocean. Meandering dirt roads and paths through the village and down to the beaches conjure up images and feelings of a more innocent and communal time.

What makes this property unique

1. Our deck is unbeatable and makes a wonderful living space.
2. We have a new kitchen in the cottage which is well equipped thanks to the Chef in our family. The pantry cabinet includes lots of spices, oil, vinegar etc. The garden on the deck is loaded with fresh herbs and wild arugula. Help yourself.
3. We have a bar in the upstairs living room ...perfect for a morning espresso or an evening glass of wine.
4. Plenty of old world charm in this cottage. You will truly feel you are away on an island.

Languages:

English, Italian