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Monomoy cottage. Rare direct Access to harbor. Great views, close to town

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Front of Monomoy cottage on the harbor beach.
View from the yard across Nantucket Harbor.
Harbor side of cottage. Private garden. Stairs to second floor. Outdoor shower.
View from the cottage. Sunsets across Nantucket harbor are beautiful.
Beach in the front of the cottage. The water is warm and shallow for exploring.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Whaling Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jetties Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Large sitting area, Second floor

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master bedroom, First floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom, First floor

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom, First floor

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom first floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Monomoy cottage. Rare direct Access to harbor. Great views, close to town

WHAT IT FEELS LIKE: Wake up, shower in the outside shower, enjoying the first wave of ferries leaving and coming into the Harbor. Eat breakfast at the wood dining table, with the same unbeatable view, looking across the harbor from Brant Point to town. stroll down the boardwalk to Monomoy beach, where you and family can have a swim in the calm, (relatively) warm waters.

Enjoy one of three queen bedrooms downstairs or upstairs, with an additional twin bedroom on call. Relax in the cozy, wood-walled family room for a game or a show.

Walk, drive, or bike into town, which is about 7 mins drive/bike, or a half-hour walk. Enjoy activities in town, disc golf, the South shore, all within 2-4 miles.

Know that you're in a very rare rental right on the water that's not "bred-to-rent" but used for living and enjoying.

Hang outside at the dining table, on the hammock or the Adirondack chairs.
Watch what has to be one of the most consistently GOAT sunset views from the dining table, outside, or in a beach chair on your own private beach.

Enjoy being in an updated-but-authentic beach cottage that won't blend into those designer, all-white, predicable and so-forgettable rental homes.

Sleep with the smell of the harbor, a light breeze - then wake up in paradise and do it again!

MORE TRADITIONAL INFO: The first floor of the house has an open floor plan including kitchen, dining and living areas great for entertaining, quiet evenings or family time. There are 3 bedrooms full of sunlight and ample closet and dresser space. They include a large master bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom, 2d bedroom with a queen bed and 3d bedroom with 2 twin beds and full bathroom. All the beds, linens and towels in the house are new.

The kitchen is well equipped with new cookware, serving dishes and tools. The walls are paneled with a unique, beautiful, luan. The floors are all wide board oak.

The second floor has an open floor plan with a double bed, two settees which can also serve as twin beds, a sitting area and full bathroom. It is accessed by an outside staircase. The interior has been freshly painted white, and has comfortable furniture and wall-to-wall carpet. The views from the second floor - harbor and town - are very special. Great for guests, older children and in-laws.

You can look forward to showering in the outdoor shower while enjoying the view. The exterior trim, windows and doors were painted in 2014. A Weber gas grill is available for your BBQing needs.

Property manager

David Ernst

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Close to harbor beach. Must manage nonswimmers
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Property Registration Number C0107821970

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lily Pond Park and Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary, while Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum and The Artists' Association of Nantucket are cultural highlights. Vestal St Observatory and Loines Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Brant Point Light - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Surfside Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Jetties Beach - 13 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stubbys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cru - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Slip 14 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Monomoy cottage. Rare direct Access to harbor. Great views, close to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Monomoy cottage. Rare direct Access to harbor. Great views, close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monomoy cottage. Rare direct Access to harbor. Great views, close to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Monomoy cottage. Rare direct Access to harbor. Great views, close to town located?

Located in Nantucket, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 2 mi (3 km) of Shimmo Creek, Francis Street Beach and Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum. The Old Mill and Maria Mitchell Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shelly w.

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

Monomoy

We have rented many places on Nantucket over the years, but this was by far the best one ever! The location can not be beat and simply the best view and sunsets on nantucket The walk way to the beach is so special The house is so comfortable and well stocked The owner, David is the best. He is very responsive. We enjoyed every minute here and made memories that will last a lifetime
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Houston S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Old house with a lot of charm. Sunsets were beautiful over the harbour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fabulous views and beach access

We loved our stay at this great Monomoy house. My only concern is that the beds are full size, not queen size as advertised. Otherwise, fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wade V.

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

august stay

it was generally as advertised. rustic but with great location on the water with private beach on the harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

62 Monomoy

The hosts were very accommodating and the location of the property was ideal. Short walk to private beach (sandy) with breathtaking sunsets. Grocery stores, pharmacy, gas station, etc. minutes away. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

Great house, great location!

love the location of this house. It has been a wonderful rental for the past 3 summers. The owners are very accommodating and aim to please!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Beautiful location and easy access to everything on island

Sweet house with great view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by David Ernst

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The house has been in my family since1957, when it was built by Morris Ernst, my grandfather. It has been used as a summer home by my parents, who returned most years from living overseas as diplomats. Now, my family uses the house as a base for getting together with each other and friends, plus swimming, surfing, sailing, biking, eating at favorite restaurants like Black-Eyed Susan. We like being hosts and offering an authentic Nantucket experience to our guests.

Why they chose this property

Monomoy is a quiet, dead-end street very close to town and on the water. We enjoy most the sunset, and being on the water. Being just a few hundred yards from the harbor => being in touch with the tides, ferries, wind, fog and nature - and creates, outside-in, real shift from our "normal" i.e. busy, lives. Also, in case no one has confessed it to you, "fog happens" on Nantucket, and Monomoy seems to have the best weather on the island, with lots of sun at times when other parts are foggy or cloudy.


What makes this property unique

Unique attributes, esp combined: 1) Monomoy loc; 2) own beach with direct access; 3) authentic cottage, not predictable all white beach rental 4) outdoor shower!; 5) sunset views !!!

Languages:

English, Spanish