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Historically Significant 3 br/2.5 ba home in Town
Family-friendly holiday home in Nantucket
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Nantucket, MA
- Place, Nantucket Ferry Terminal10 min walk
- Place, Jetties Beach4 min drive
- Place, Surfside Beach8 min drive
- Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Outdoor shower
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historically Significant 3 br/2.5 ba home in Town
Welcome to Van Whalen! This quintessential antique Nantucket home with modern updates is the perfect jumping off point to explore all that the Island has to offer. One block from Main Street, and a ten minute walk from the ferry, our home convenient to everything in Town and an easy drive to other Island features. This home built circa 1790 is well appointed with historic details, art by local artists, and modern touches to enjoy the best of the old and new on Nantucket. Perfect for entertaining, the home boasts an open kitchen/seating/dining area, with a well-appointed kitchen as well as an adorable manicured garden with dining table. The master bedroom has its own upstairs porch to enjoy morning coffee and evening drinks. Perfect for up to eight people, with three bedrooms plus a pullout queen couch in its own separate room, two full bathrooms and one half bath.
Off street parking for one car. Outdoor shower and charcoal grill for summer dinners outside!
Off street parking for one car. Outdoor shower and charcoal grill for summer dinners outside!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Two pets total for a fee.
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 C0287051970
About the area
Nantucket
Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket, is home to this holiday home. Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Cisco Brewers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lily Pond Park and Smith's Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Vestal St Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Nantucket Community Sailing.
Nantucket, MA
What's nearby
- Whaling Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Children's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Jetties Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- Surfside Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brotherhood of Thieves - 10 min walk
- Lemon Press - 8 min walk
- Handlebar Cafe - 9 min walk
- The Club Car - 9 min walk
- The Nantucket Tap Room - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Amelia Sanchez-Moran
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