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The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

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4 Academy Ln. Rental includes one parking spot
Old Nantucket near Straight Wharf
Bartlett's Farm truck with Nantucket's oldest and largest family owned farm
Brandt Point light house. A short walk from our house
Jetties Beach, an easy walk from the house.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Place, First Congregational Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whaling Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd floor bedroom

1 Single Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Attic Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

First Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1st Floor - Full bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

1st Floor Half Bath

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor - Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor half bath

Toilet

3rd Floor bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

Located in-town between the Jared Coffin House and the First Congregational Church on historic Academy Lane, this wonderful home in Nantucket's historic downtown district is now for rent.

The land was originally purchased by the Folger Family in 1799 when the original house was built. The current house includes a beautifully landscaped yard, off-street parking for one car, six bedrooms with three full baths and two half baths.

First Floor: Classic center hall colonial home. Living room, large dining room, kitchen, laundry. Bedroom with two twin beds with a full private bath with a classic clawfoot bathtub/shower. Second full bathroom with a shower. Kitchen and dining room opens to the back porch and yard.

Second Floor: First Master bedroom suite with a king bed and attached half bath, Second Master bedroom with a king bed, bedroom with two twin beds, a bedroom with a single bed. Full hall bathroom with shower/tub. The bathtub is a classic clawfoot tub.

Third Floor: Large open room with one king bed and one single bed and a half bath.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This a great house for kids.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must talk to owner for approval of larger events
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Pets

No pets allowed
Would consider non-sheding dog breeds.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house. Smoking allowed in back yard

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must talk to owner for approval of larger events
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number C0042391970

About the area

Nantucket

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Whaling Museum and White Heron Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Quaker Meeting House and Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and Vestal St Observatory are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • First Congregational Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Quaker Meeting House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Children's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Club Car - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪b-ACK Yard BBQ - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

As of 27 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$2,187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and perfect for what we needed as a larger group!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
Thank you Bonnie! Come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in perfect location, comfortable, roomy, and wonderful for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Doug - It was great having you at our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house is so comfortable, and owners so helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy j.

Charming, comfortable, & conveniently located.

Clean home, comfortable beds & the perfect location. We hope to visit again someday.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for staying in our home. My siblings have fond memories of summers in this house and we are happy you enjoyed the house as much as we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a charming house in a wonderful location. We were seven adults and five young children, and were able both to gather and be apart comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
John - It was great having you all up at our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Great family spot

Took the family to Nantucket for summer vacation. Great location with easy access to town. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
Matthew, it was great to have you and your family in our home on Nantucket. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week of greatness

Great location. Very spacious for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence T.

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

Great Spot

Location! Location! Location! Great spot, great location and great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Wonderful vacation

Very quaint house. Excellent location. We are allowed a late checkout time. It was a hug favor since we have young children and elderly. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Great stay

Staying in this historic house in the historic district of Nantucket was just what we wanted. It was in walking distance to almost everything we wanted to see. We had no need for a car because there are taxis and large vans to take us the few places that were not in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2023
Ellen - It was great having you!! Come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

This house is magical. We had such a lovely stay at this historic property for a girls’ weekend on Nantucket. The location in town with close proximity to the beach and ferry is so convenient. Can’t wait to come bACK!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Great location

Location is superb. The home has all the charms and challenges that go along with older homes. The owners were easy to communicate with and we had no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

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

Lovely vacation on the island

This is a wonderful home for an active family. We could walk to boat trips, a grocery store, and museums, bike, drive, or take the bus to several beaches, and come home to eat around the big table. This is highly recommended for folks who enjoy the historical ambiance of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Joyce - It was a pleasure having you to our home. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

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

The best location!

We couldn’t have asked for a better located house for our MDW trip to Nantucket. Very walkable to central locations and it was so spacious with enough sleeping space and bathrooms for all of us. Communication was great and there wasn’t a single hitch all weekend. We already can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

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

Everything is wonderful

The owners are awesome and helpful, the house is old-school Nantucket; cool, interesting, not gutted and made boring.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

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

great location, helpful host

The house is beautiful because it hasn't been gutted and turned into a modern mess: it's an old Nantucket house with tons of charm. The owner was really helpful and so was his caretaker. The cleaning woman was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Sara - Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conner F.

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

Incredible Location and Property!

Our group had an incredible time during our stay. The hosts were very informative and the check in/check out process was seamless. The house is in a perfect location close to town, but very quiet as well. The set up of the house worked great with many different bedrooms and bathrooms split up across the group. Thanks again to Michael and Harry - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Connor - It was great having you! You are welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

50th Birthday Celebration

A group of friends came to celebrate for a long weekend. The location could not have been better; close enough to walk to town, but tucked away enough to be peaceful. Harry was flexible with check-in/out and very responsive with any questions or needs. The garden/backyard was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2020
Thank you for your kind review. The garden has been one of my mother’s pride and joy. We try and make the garden very special each year. Glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

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

Girl's weekend

Everything was fantastic. You can't beat the location of the property! Only thing could be improved is the third floor bed sits on wood slats and is really uncomfortable. Thank you for letting us rent your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

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

Nice stay!

Great location, so close to town- we loved that. The house had more beds than we could use, which was great too. Many options for us all! Cute backyard, perfect for bringing that morning cup of coffee out to relax with the beautiful landscaping and sweet bunnies. The paper towels and toilet paper the host provided was only enough to get us through a couple of days so I would consider bringing some with you! Overall great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Note that the Nantucket supermarkets now have toilet paper, paper towels and paper goods. This is an update from just a few weeks ago when paper goods were in short supply.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

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

Son's wedding in Nantucket

The property is nice. Would have liked it better if bathrooms were updated. Claw tub showers did not work for us and the walk in shower was very, very small. Plenty of rooms for sleeping and very nice backyard. Location is very close to town which is nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

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

Excellent stay. Love it. Unbeatable location & fabulous gardnen!

Loved our stay. The owner is very timely and attentive to our inquiries and questions. We are very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Great house for a large family, amazing location

Great house for a large family, amazing location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara b.

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

Fabulous find

Amazing location and such a cute Nantucket house. Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Party like it’s 1799!

This house is perfectly rustic, in a quiet spot just a block or two from the heart of town. Kitchen has been updated but mostly everything else is old and quaint, as it should be. Only one of the main bedrooms is “en suite” with an attached bath but the rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. It’s all we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Fox

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My family purchased this house in 1970 and we grew up here in the summers. My parents wanted a home in town so they could relax and not have to drive their five children everywhere during their vacation. We all have wonderful memories of fishing for blue fish with my father, walking to children's beach for a morning swim and taking our morning walk, with a cup of coffee, to Brant Point or the Jetties Beach

Why they chose this property

This home has been modestly renovated but is definitely not a 'showcase' home. It is an old Nantucket home, cozy, but with the original clawfoot bath tubs that the house had in 1970. While we have remodeled the kitchen and furniture over the years, it is a wonderful home to relax, curl up with a good book, sit out back in the garden and read or talk. The house has new TV, WiFi, bedding, bath and beach towels, Webber gas grill. Wonderful memories are made in this home.

What makes this property unique

Only a few short blocks from the center of town, 4 Academy Lane is located on a lovely cobble stone street on Academy Hill, facing the Jared Coffin house and the harbor. It is a wonderful location for walking into town for dinner, a morning coffee and paper, or running in after dinner to make the 7:30 move at the Dreamland. Children's beach is a short walk away. Walking distance to ferrys.

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