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Gorgeous 10 min. walk to Downtown. Perfect for families. Large backyard.
Holiday home in Nantucket with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11167 sq m
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Explore the area

Nantucket, MA
- Place, Nantucket Ferry Terminal14 min walk
- Place, Jetties Beach4 min drive
- Place, Surfside Beach7 min drive
- Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)6 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gorgeous 10 min. walk to Downtown. Perfect for families. Large backyard.
'Hunky Dory' is a spacious and light-filled fully equipped five bedroom home with decor and furnishings inspired by its history and Nantucket Island. Built in 1841 by mariner Joseph Lewis and recently beautifully renovated, 'Hunky Dory' is situated on a very quiet narrow lane near the working, 18th-century windmill. Located in the downtown historic district, this home is a short walk past sea captains' mansions to the heart of Nantucket town's shops and restaurants. A private enclosed backyard is beautifully landscaped with hydrangeas, lilies, and Roses of Sharon and features an enclosed outdoor hot water shower. The front of the house has hydrangeas, roses and and flowering window boxes. Hunky Dory is as charming outside as it is inside. The home is immaculate and has all hardwood floors, original artwork/photographs and beautiful Claire Murray rugs. Its central location to town and grocery stores, all a 10 minute walk from the house, make it perfect for those who do not need to bring or rent a vehicle. For those who choose to have a vehicle, the seashell driveway provides space for 2 SUVs to park side by side. My home is owner operated and not owned by an impersonal professional management real estate company, so I am available 24/7, as is my on island professional caretaking company.. Unique features are:
* FULLY ENCLOSED LARGE GRASS BACKYARD
* LARGE BRICK PATIO // 2 LARGE PICNIC TABLES AND CHILD'S PICNIC TABLE
* AIR CONDITIONING WINDOW UNITS // CENTRAL HEATING WITH 4 ZONES
* FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN SEATS 11 KEURIG AND DRIP COFFEE POT AND FILTERS
* LARGE DINING ROOM TABLE
* OFF STREET PARKING FOR TWO SUV VEHICLES SIDE BY SIDE
* LARGE DOUBLE HAMMOCK AND PILLOW
* 11 RECLINING BEACH CHAIRS/BEACH UMBRELLA/COOLER
* NEW HEMINGWAY MATTRESSES AS OF SEPTEMBER 2023
* PRIVATE ENCLOSED HOT WATER OUTDOOR SHOWER WITH RAIN SHOWERHEAD
* WEBER GAS AND WEBER CHARCOAL GRILLS WITH BARBEQUE UTENSILS
* HIGH SPEED INTERNET WITH WIRELESS ROUTER
* EXPANDED TIER CABLE CHANNELS
* 24 HOUR ON CALL ISLAND CARETAKING COMPANY
* ALL LINENS INCLUDING BEACHTOWELS PROVIDED AND EXTRA LINENS ON SITE
* WASHER/DRYER WITH FRAGRANCE FREE DETERGENT AND OXYCLEAN
SUPPLIED// IRON // IRONING BOARDS AND STARCH
* VRBO PREMIER PARTNER STATUS REFLECTS HIGH STANDARDS
* CLOTHESLINE FOR BATHING SUITS BEHIND SHED // GARDEN HOSE
* GAMES/BOOKS/DVD LIBRARY
* IN HISTORIC DISTRICT OF NANTUCKET TOWN
* SHORT WALK TO DOWNTOWN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS WITHOUT HASSLE OF
TRYING TO FIND PARKING.
* SURFSIDE BEACH BIKE PATH AT TOP OF STREET/CISCO AND MADAKET BIKE PATHS
5-10 MINUTE BIKE RIDE FROM HOUSE
* "THE WAVE" ISLAND WIDE SHUTTLE STATION IS AN 8 MIN. WALK FROM HOUSE
* SHORT WALK TO BOTH LARGE GROCERY/LIQUOR STORES
* THREE TVS/3 HAIRDRYERS
July and August usually requires a minimum seven night stay. Shorter stays are welcome during all other months or if available during the summer. The owner is extremely responsive and happy to help with recommendations regarding transportation or suggested activities and help planning your trip. The property is owner operated with a on island professional caretaking company and on island cleaning company to handle any issues which arise during your stay. No events such as weddings, or parties exceeding the number of tenants are allowed to be held on the premises. The maximum number of vehicles allowed is two vehicles, which must be parked in the driveway. If there is an additional vehicle, it must only be parked in a paid lot.
Mass. Occupancy Excise Registration Account ID: ROC-19250467-002
Nantucket Short Term Rental Permit 011902
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* FULLY ENCLOSED LARGE GRASS BACKYARD
* LARGE BRICK PATIO // 2 LARGE PICNIC TABLES AND CHILD'S PICNIC TABLE
* AIR CONDITIONING WINDOW UNITS // CENTRAL HEATING WITH 4 ZONES
* FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN SEATS 11 KEURIG AND DRIP COFFEE POT AND FILTERS
* LARGE DINING ROOM TABLE
* OFF STREET PARKING FOR TWO SUV VEHICLES SIDE BY SIDE
* LARGE DOUBLE HAMMOCK AND PILLOW
* 11 RECLINING BEACH CHAIRS/BEACH UMBRELLA/COOLER
* NEW HEMINGWAY MATTRESSES AS OF SEPTEMBER 2023
* PRIVATE ENCLOSED HOT WATER OUTDOOR SHOWER WITH RAIN SHOWERHEAD
* WEBER GAS AND WEBER CHARCOAL GRILLS WITH BARBEQUE UTENSILS
* HIGH SPEED INTERNET WITH WIRELESS ROUTER
* EXPANDED TIER CABLE CHANNELS
* 24 HOUR ON CALL ISLAND CARETAKING COMPANY
* ALL LINENS INCLUDING BEACHTOWELS PROVIDED AND EXTRA LINENS ON SITE
* WASHER/DRYER WITH FRAGRANCE FREE DETERGENT AND OXYCLEAN
SUPPLIED// IRON // IRONING BOARDS AND STARCH
* VRBO PREMIER PARTNER STATUS REFLECTS HIGH STANDARDS
* CLOTHESLINE FOR BATHING SUITS BEHIND SHED // GARDEN HOSE
* GAMES/BOOKS/DVD LIBRARY
* IN HISTORIC DISTRICT OF NANTUCKET TOWN
* SHORT WALK TO DOWNTOWN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS WITHOUT HASSLE OF
TRYING TO FIND PARKING.
* SURFSIDE BEACH BIKE PATH AT TOP OF STREET/CISCO AND MADAKET BIKE PATHS
5-10 MINUTE BIKE RIDE FROM HOUSE
* "THE WAVE" ISLAND WIDE SHUTTLE STATION IS AN 8 MIN. WALK FROM HOUSE
* SHORT WALK TO BOTH LARGE GROCERY/LIQUOR STORES
* THREE TVS/3 HAIRDRYERS
July and August usually requires a minimum seven night stay. Shorter stays are welcome during all other months or if available during the summer. The owner is extremely responsive and happy to help with recommendations regarding transportation or suggested activities and help planning your trip. The property is owner operated with a on island professional caretaking company and on island cleaning company to handle any issues which arise during your stay. No events such as weddings, or parties exceeding the number of tenants are allowed to be held on the premises. The maximum number of vehicles allowed is two vehicles, which must be parked in the driveway. If there is an additional vehicle, it must only be parked in a paid lot.
Mass. Occupancy Excise Registration Account ID: ROC-19250467-002
Nantucket Short Term Rental Permit 011902
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0019171970
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Nantucket
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. The Old Mill and Hadwen House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Vestal St Observatory and Loines Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nantucket, MA
What's nearby
- Nantucket Historical Association - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Whaling Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Jetties Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Surfside Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lemon Press - 13 min walk
- Cumberland Farms - 8 min walk
- Handlebar Cafe - 13 min walk
- The Club Car - 14 min walk
- The Chicken Box - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kathleen Conway
I grew up north of Boston but live in the South. I am a responsive home owner committed to making sure my guests enjoy my home and the island as much as I do. I travel to the island frequently to enjoy and check on "Hunky Dory". I have a caretaking company to handle any issues that may arise during your stay. I am easy to reach by cell phone, text or email if there are any questions or issues that arise not covered by the house instructions. I have been a member of the Chamber of Commerce since 2003 when I first began renting out "Hunky Dory". I love to sail, kayak, bike and eat great food when I am on island. I also surf at Cisco beach and hope to get better each year.
Why they chose this property
I had looked for the perfect Nantucket home for almost two years when I found "Hunky Dory". It was love at first sight even before I had stepped inside. It was the house I dreamed of finding, historic, light filled and the perfect location. Many island owners have quarter boards with their house's name carved in wood. A book about the history and meaning of different Nantucket quarterboards was written a few years ago. My quarter board has its name and carvings of Brant Point and Sankaty Light, along with island flowers. I chose the name because when I am at the house enjoying family or friends, everything really is hunky dory. I loved vacationing on the island for years before I bought "Hunky Dory." I wanted a home close enough to downtown to easily walk there, especially in the summer when it is very difficult to find parking. I also wanted to be close to the Surfside bike path and the harbor to kayak. Having a home large enough to enjoy with my family and friends, but with history, was very important. I wanted a home with character that made me feel very connected to the island's history. Myself and my VRBO guests have celebrated many happy occasions and made many cherished memories at "Hunky Dory." I love hearing what history my guests have with the island or why they will be visiting. I also love to hear from first time island visitors about how they fell in love with my house and the island. I really enjoy spending more time there during the different seasons and enjoying the various events such as Daffodil Festival weekend, Wine Festival weekend, Nantucket Film Festival week, the Fourth of July events, Boston Pops on the Beach, the Halloween parade, the Cold Turkey Plunge and Christmas tree lighting over Thanksgiving week, and of course the beloved Christmas Stroll.
What makes this property unique
"Hunky Dory" has an enclosed large grass backyard compared to many homes in the historic district. Mature landscaping surrounds the yard/patio. On Nantucket it is more fun to be outside for meals during warm weather, so I have picnic table seating for 11 and a children's picnic table. Having enough room and a safe enclosed area for children to play or adults to have a quiet spot to read or relax in the hammock is a wonderful benefit of this home. When you have to be inside, the home has many windows filling it with natural light. The narrow lane the house is situated on is quiet and residential. The Surfside beach bike path is at the top of the street. The Cisco brewery/beach bike path and Madaket bike paths are a 5-10 minute bike ride from the house.. After the beach or biking, nothing beats a warm shower outside in the private enclosed outdoor shower. At night you can even enjoy a hot shower under the stars. I love the outdoor shower so much I had one built at my home in the South, which I enjoy year round. My guests love the large kitchen to hang out or or eat in since it comfortably seats 11 people. The dining room table extends to seat 11 as well. Two wonderful historic sites, the Old Mill and the second oldest African American Meeting House are just a 3 minute walk from the house. One of the many ways to walk downtown is on a sidewalk passing gorgeous mansions and flowers. Or you can explore the side streets to get to Main Street as well, so you can walk a different way for your entire stay, each as beautiful as the next. It is a 10 minute walk to the harbor beach where you can rent a kayak or paddleboard or have Sayles Seafood cook lobsters or grilled/fried seafood to eat there or take back to the house. Or purchase freshly caught fish there to grill on the Weber gas or charcoal grills. The location is perfect for short stays when you do not want to take a car over or rent a car. Both grocery stores and the island wide shuttle are a 10 minute walk away.
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