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Spacious & Historic: Classic Nantucket Home with Large Garden, Charm & Elegance

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Front street view
Located 3 blocks from Main Street on a quiet lane (Gay St).
Living Room
Dining Room with seating for 8-10
First floor den
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Nantucket, MA
  • Popular LocationWhaling Museum5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNantucket Ferry Terminal8 min walk
  • Popular LocationJetties Beach3 min drive
  • AirportNantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)7 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Blue Room: Single

1 Single Bed

Corn Room - Double

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Rose Room - Twins

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Spacious & Historic: Classic Nantucket Home with Large Garden, Charm & Elegance

This classic Nantucket home, located just up the street from the Jared Coffin House in Nantucket town, was built in 1807 by Captain Robert Gardner, Jr. who captained the Chili, a whaler made famous during the War of 1812.

This elegant and spacious 4-bedroom home features a large eat-in kitchen, lovely dining room, comfortable den, living room and powder room on the first floor. Four bedrooms and 2 baths and a central family room on the second floor provide relaxation and privacy. Behind the house is a very large, sunny English garden, filled with butterflies and wildflowers. Reading? Writing? What's your pleasure?

Within biking distance of Jetties and Surfside beaches and located on a quiet tree-lined street 3 blocks from Main St, this is the perfect in-town option for families on the go who want the convenience of shopping in town but also a quiet environment for their Nantucket vacation.

The house is fully up to date with all appliances (electric stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer) and has private outdoor shower.

The second floor includes a large master bedroom with a canopy queen bed, a second bedroom with a double four-poster, a single bedroom with an antique iron bed and a fourth bedroom with two twin beds. In addition, there is a central sitting room with flatscreen TV, chess board and a variety of board games. The second floor also includes two full baths (one with shower, the other with a shower/ tub combination).

We are a no-smoking and unfortunately (due to Lyme), a no pets house.

A lease is required along with a security deposit for all rentals. 10% discounts are offered for stays of 2+ weeks and for all past tenants.

Keywords: Charming, sea captains house, antique, historic, in-town, nantucket house, nantucket home, nantucket home for rent, quiet, near main street, Four bedroom, 4 bedroom

Property manager

Annie Ellicott

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Exterior
Historical House with Modern Amenities
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Historical House with Modern Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house at any time.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock
Property registration number C0079711970

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nantucket

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Lily Pond Park and Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Vestal St Observatory and Loines Observatory. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 5 min walk
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 5 min walk
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Brant Point Light - 16 min walk
  • Jetties Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Car Lounge - 7 min walk
  • Jack and Charlie's - 8 min walk
  • Lemon Press - 3 min walk
  • Juice Bar - 4 min walk
  • Island Coffee Roasters - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious & Historic: Classic Nantucket Home with Large Garden, Charm & Elegance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious & Historic: Classic Nantucket Home with Large Garden, Charm & Elegance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious & Historic: Classic Nantucket Home with Large Garden, Charm & Elegance?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious & Historic: Classic Nantucket Home with Large Garden, Charm & Elegance located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of First Congregational Church, Quaker Meeting House and Peter Foulger Museum. Nantucket United Methodist Church and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Pure happiness
I have stayed in this house many times, and each visit was perfect and memorable. None more so than my honeymoon! The house breathes Nantucket history, and its simple charms surround and soothe. It manages to be large and cozy at the same time--neat trick. It's centrally located, an easy walk from everything town has to offer, but it also feels in a world of its own, a quiet corner of one of the most special places on earth. The yard is private and a rare amenity.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

the charm and essence of Nantucket
This house is in the most perfect location with a beautiful private garden that is quite large. The home is charming and there is a feel that you are back in time, in a lovely, quiet, sweet world where everything works. It has lots of bathrooms and a three entrances which makes a house-sharing vacation ideal for quiet early morning exits and late night entrances. I love coming to this house for over 10 years. I feel at home and on vacation immediately.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Quintessential Summer Memories
Been an 8 Westminster visitor several times in late August. Perfectly located on a quiet street a few blocks from town, this charming, deeply-loved house creates indelible memories: mornings waking up to a house full of guests and days full of fun; afternoons at the beach or in town window-shopping or exploring the marina; cocktails at dusk in the gracious backyard; bike rides to pick up steamed lobsters for dinner; evening dinners with great company and conversations; short walks after dinner to stand in line for ice cream. Quintessential timeless summer experiences.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Convenient and Comfortable
If you're looking for something glitzy and new, this isn't the house for you. But if you want to feel as though you're part of generations of summer holiday-makers on the Far Away Island, then this might be the house for you. This historic house is comfortable (photos are accurate) and the kitchen works well -- we prepared multiple meals for 6-8 people, and then enjoyed them by candlelight in the dining room. The garden is a very pleasant place to gather and read or talk or even dine outside. Walk one block and you're downtown -- near multiple restaurants and shops -- perfect for window-shopping or actually stimulating the economy. Bike another few blocks and you're at Jettie's Beach. This house is well situated -- it's not necessary to have a car to take advantage of the many pleasure of Nantucket. The owner clearly takes great care of the house, and I would certainly recommend it to a friend or relative.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Laurel B., Baltimore, MD

Our Perfect Nantucket Wedding
My husband and I rented 8 Westminster for one week last August to host our closest family and friends as we celebrated our wedding. We held the ceremony and the reception in the garden, with the beautiful grey shingled house as the backdrop. It was the perfect setting to gather our nearest and dearest to celebrate our big day. The location is PERFECT, just one block from the bustling town where restaurants, boutiques, and ice cream shops await. It's also biking distance from many of the beaches and sights (our favorites were Surfside Beach, the Cisco Brewery Tour, and the Whaling Museum). The house itself offers loads- history, character, plenty of space...a peaceful and quiet getaway. We loved gathering around the kitchen table for coffee and goodies from the Nantucket Bakeshop, and enjoyed many big "family" dinners in the spacious garden with fresh local produce from the Bartlett Farm Truck. The owner was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process as well as during our rental. Her love for the house is evident in the careful maintenance of such a lovely historic home. We HIGHLY recommend this properly for an authentic and personal Nantucket experience. We have such special memories from our time in the house, and I know you will too.

About the host

Hosted by Annie Ellicott

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Our family has been vacationing on Nantucket since the early '60s. We love the island and everything about it. We believe in protecting this historic landmark and in preserving it's ecosystems, way of life and environment. We hope you will enjoy Nantucket as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

A true Nantucket home with all the character, history, architectural details and ambiance. Living room, den, dining room and large kitchen on the first floor invites you to relax, read, socialize or cook up a storm in the company of your friends and family. What could be better?

What makes this property unique

Proximity to everything but located on a quiet street. Spacious and comfortable. Elegant and historic. The start of wonderful Nantucket stories. Bluefish fishing, smoking and making pate, lobster dinners, biking the Polpis road, collecting shells at Jetties, cooking, reading and just savoring being on the 'far away island'.
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