A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town
Apartment in Nantucket, MA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
The Second Story Loft is a modern gem in downtown Nantucket. Located on the second floor of a completely renovated building which houses Nantucket Bookworks and ACKfresh juice bar on the first floor, the Second Story Loft features three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and has a striking Great Room with a wall of books, comfortable seating area, generous table, and gourmet kitchen perfect for entertaining.
The Second Story is a great spot from which to explore Town and the island. Cars are not necessary, as the loft is located in easy walking distance from the ferries, and shuttle buses and taxis are readily available. Ask us about corporate retreats or parties - we work with local caterers and can help plan your trip.
Wifi, Sonos sound system, custom packages, and more. We can't wait to welcome you to the Second Story Loft!
Note: there is no private parking for this unit. Nearby street parking without a time limit is located on nearby Westchester street.
The Second Story is a great spot from which to explore Town and the island. Cars are not necessary, as the loft is located in easy walking distance from the ferries, and shuttle buses and taxis are readily available. Ask us about corporate retreats or parties - we work with local caterers and can help plan your trip.
Wifi, Sonos sound system, custom packages, and more. We can't wait to welcome you to the Second Story Loft!
Note: there is no private parking for this unit. Nearby street parking without a time limit is located on nearby Westchester street.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Nantucket, MA
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Great central location right downtown. Beautiful accommodations, well appointed. Easy walk to all Harborside hot spots.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful, eclectic apartment right in the middle of everything! Beautiful decor and comfortable beds. The only thing that was a little inconvenient was no bathroom upstairs and hard to bring suitcases up the spiral staircase. Otherwise it was great!
5.0 / 5.0
Spent a long weekend with girlfriends celebrating 40th birthdays. Place was lovely and had all accommodations needed. Location was perfect! Would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful apartment and a great location!
4.0 / 5.0
The good: This location is simply amazing and the decor and character of this literary oasis is just perfection. It’s a very unique space and fun to hang out in. Close to everything. It’s also super helpful to have a place to be able to hold your bags before and after check out.
The less than good: WiFi wasn’t working and it took days to fix. The owner was responsive and they ultimately sent someone to fix it. Sonos wasn’t working either. A main stove burner wasn’t working. For the high price we paid, I expect these foundational amenities to be functioning. It was early spring, so maybe they hadn’t done a full check yet?
Just a heads up that the very adorable upper loft bedroom has no doors so sound travels very easily up to that room. My daughter heard my son whispering from the kitchen;)
5.0 / 5.0
We had the pleasure of staying at the Loft during Stroll Weekend. With impeccable attention to every detail, the space is perfectly appointed from the comfy bedrooms to the amazing, lofty library, aka, the main living space.
We loved the incredible vantage point of all the action on the street. Surrounded by the best restaurants and coffee shops (Born and Bred has a mind-blowing egg sandwich, Ethos is our favorite for cocktails) -- it was just an epic spot to call our own for a few days.
5.0 / 5.0
We had the most wonderful stay. The location was incredible. Our stay in The Loft was incredible. Can't wait to book again.
4.0 / 5.0
Property is beautiful, clean and centrally located. Towels were folded on shelf wet from cleaning crew but we used dryer.
Beach chairs would have been a great addition to the amenities given beach is a primary activity.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was perfect for our family of 5 and the location was as steps to shopping and dining. Beds were comfy, apartment was clean and it all worked so well for us. There is definitely outside noise from the activity of the neighboring businesses but we loved that part of it. Highly recommend and hope to return!
5.0 / 5.0
lovely time again
5.0 / 5.0
Property was great and couldn’t be in a better location. Perfect for our family of 6. Would definitely recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Full of books! So fun! Wonderful location, well-furnished and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
incredible location, beautifully decorated and very roomy. You don't have to walk far to go anywhere. Professional kitchen and great room is set up for all guests to interact and be comfortable. One of the most unique places I have ever stayed
5.0 / 5.0
We celebrated a friend’s 40th in Nantucket and this was a wonderful place for book lovers to come and unwind. It was a short walk into town and was located above Nantucket Bookworks. We can’t wait to come back again soon!
5.0 / 5.0
I cannot say enough about this rental. This is my 2nd stay and will not be my last. The location is perfect, the host is phenomenal, and the actual home is cozy.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location and very comfortable accommodations. Couldn’t have been happier with our choice of the Second Story Loft for our time in Nantucket. Would absolutely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely apartment over a lovely bookstore. Close to all the fun in town venues, easy bike ride to Jetties Beach. Would go back!
5.0 / 5.0
The time spent here could never be long enough! In the heart of town with everything at your fingertips. Shopping, restaurants, bike rental, ice cream, bars and coffee shops shops a hop and a skip away! I need I say how fun it was to stay above a bookstore and the shelves that lines the main living space were fully stocked with every author under the sun!! If we all could live like this everyday would truly be heaven on earth. Escape here if and when you can
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful, clean, and comfortable property in the heart of it all
We loved our stay in the Second Story Loft! We appreciated the well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and excellent showers (with lovely soft towels). There was plenty of room for the 4 of us to spread out and relax. Easy walk to/from the ferry docks., Children’s Beach, restaurants, shops, and shuttle stops. Jetties Beach is a short bike ride away. Being in town you will hear sounds from restaurants and occasionally from municipal trucks (trash/recycling) but after so much social distancing in the past 2 years, I enjoyed hearing the conversation laughter. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Sensational Second Story
We loved the Second Story Loft! Charming, comfortable and near everything Town- restaurants, bars and beaches. As a lifelong , avid reader, I loved looking through the amazing collection Wendy has assembled over the years. And I even found a Stephen King I missed- added to my list! We’ll be back😁
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation
We stayed for 4 days with our two kids and our mom. This property is adorable! Updated, great location and love the book theme carried throughout. Highly recommend. Great restaurants and shops right at your door. The Juice Bar has awesome ice cream for a treat. Born and Bread is right around the corner for great breakfast options. Would absolutely book this place again!!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing rental in the heart of downtown Nantucket
Our stay at this home was absolutely perfect! Book was easy and the owner was communicative getting back to us quickly and so generously let us check-in early since we took a morning ferry into the island. The home was gorgeous and sparkling clean upon arrival. There were ample linens and towels and made for a very comfortable few days. The location couldn't be better. We walked less than 5 minutes from the ferry and were right in downtown close to all the restaurants and shopping. If you are looking for a place to stay in Nantucket I cannot recommend this property enough!
5.0 / 5.0
Simply incredible!!!
The happiest place on earth on the happiest place on earth. It doesn't get any better than this wonderful spot. A dream location exquisitely designed and set up for maximum enjoyment and fun. We wouldn't change a single thing. This place is everything.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely amazing
We had the most amazing time at Wendy’s property! It was warm, inviting, and extremely relaxing. We felt like we were at home. The location is next to everything, which made getting around really easy. We will definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Holiday Stroll 2021
We were happy to return to this property for the Holiday Stroll. The apartment is a gem and the location is perfect for a Nantucket town experience. This is a beautifully maintained property.
5.0 / 5.0
The Perfect Downtown Getaway
We LOVED this cozy bookstore getaway. Walking distance to everything in town, doesn’t get much better than that!
5.0 / 5.0
Just as pictured
We loved this property. It lived up to it's photos and listing, which is not always the case. Fantastic location, beautiful apartment with high-end finishes. Great communication with host. Would happily stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful rental in heart of Nantucket
Apartment was fantastic! Plenty of room for six adults. Bedrooms and bathrooms were large and well appointed. The great room calls out for dinners and gatherings. We ate several meals at the rental, enjoying local produce, breads, beverages and fish in a well stocked kitchen. We would all return again and again. Owner and property manager we available and quickly responded to any questions we had. A true gem located in the heart beautiful Nantucket village.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Nantucket Getaway
Everything was spectacular. The location, the craftsmanship of the building, the bedding, décor, etc.
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot and awesome place
Perfect for quick weekend!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place
This was the perfect place to stay. We loved it.
5.0 / 5.0
Great property! Great location!
A group of 5 women stayed here for 4 nights and had the best time. You cannot beat the location! The beds (4) are comfy and there is everything you need for a great stay. I would come back here in a second!
5.0 / 5.0
Great, unique loft
It was great to stay in the second story loft. The apartment is spacious and great for a few friends. Everything was clean. Communication was easy.
5.0 / 5.0
Off season getaway
Fantastic location particularly for the off season when town is a little quieter. Highly attentive manager. Beautifully design space. It was exactly what we were looking for. We will likely be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Christmas at Second Story Loft in Nantucket
This is a beautiful property and we enjoyed our stay very much! Fantastic location in town. Loved being above this popular bookstore. We love Nantucket and glad we experienced another rental on this magical island!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect
The property was perfect in every way. Very clean with all of the necessary amenities. We will definitely be staying here again in the future!
5.0 / 5.0
A Gem in downtown Nantucket
We loved our stay at the loft.
The location is perfect, and The Loft has such unique character. The owner of the property and the property manager were wonderful to work with. Great space and beds were super comfortable with clean and cozy linens. They’ve thought of everything......with the greatest selection of books. We’ll be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location and adorable apartment
Great location walking distance to ferry and everything in town. Well stocked apartment with lots of room and all the amenities.
5.0 / 5.0
Second Time - Won’t Be Last
After 37 years of annual weekends away, this is the best home we’ve stayed in. Fully equipped facilities, comfortable beds, and a perfect location are additional to the wonderfully welcoming and smartly decorated environment. That it’s over a bookstore is just another bonus! We love it and will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Bookstore Loft Stay
Wish we could have stayed longer.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Nantucket?
The average price for a rental in Nantucket is $1,141 per night. This rental is $217 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and dishwasher.
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