3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath house 1 1/2 Blocks From Main Street, one block from harbor.
House in Nantucket, MA
5 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 essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
You will enjoy this 1750 house, only one and a half blocks away from the cobblestones of lower Main Street. Very cozy for a small family! The house is well equipped with appliances, washer/dryer, central air, large flat screen TV, outdoor shower with two shower heads out back. We just finished renovating! It's got one parking space (though we feel it's not necessary to bring a car). The address is 17 Washington St. The house is set between the Handlebar Café (coffee shop with great cinnamon muffins ) and the Nantucket Artist's Association. All you could hope for with shops, restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops and NRTA bus station/stops all a very short and lovely walk (1 minute).
Live within a very short walk to Nantucket town and harbor! We have just installed a new kitchen counter with farmhouse sink and new floors this past Fall. Note, the three fireplaces look great with candles in them… But are not operational for fires. Most of the floors are antique wide board pine.
Lastly, we urge our guests purchase outside travel insurance that covers trip cancellations due to dangerous travel conditions from bad weather since we are on an island subject to wind and high seas. John Hancock, Axa Assistance and IMG offer such policies.
Live within a very short walk to Nantucket town and harbor! We have just installed a new kitchen counter with farmhouse sink and new floors this past Fall. Note, the three fireplaces look great with candles in them… But are not operational for fires. Most of the floors are antique wide board pine.
Lastly, we urge our guests purchase outside travel insurance that covers trip cancellations due to dangerous travel conditions from bad weather since we are on an island subject to wind and high seas. John Hancock, Axa Assistance and IMG offer such policies.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Nantucket, MA
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property is a beautiful historic house, centrally located, with accommodating hosts, comfortable rooms, and modern conveniences. Guests enjoyed the separate living areas, convenient kitchen, cozy fireplaces, and easy access to nearby amenities. Highly recommended!
10.0
Clean and Accommodating . Great Stay convenient to everything. Hosts are the best.
10.0
We had a terrific week! The house was exactly as described and pictured, but we were also pleasantly surprised it was bigger than we thought. It was very centrally located and an easy walk to everything, even in damp, cold weather! The kitchen had everything we could need for a week (I loved the Nantucket coffee mugs).
The layout worked well for us. The combination of the front and back stairs made privacy feasible, especially with 2.5 bathrooms. We loved the two living areas, which meant we could separate reading from television watching.
The coffee shop next door was closed, but we were able to donate to the “Little Library,” also a nice touch. I can’t say enough good things about this historic house, from the overall restoration to the location to the small details.
10.0
Very good
10.0
Beautiful historic house walking distance to town. Clean house and host communicates well. We would visit again!
10.0
Beautiful little historic home with all the modern conveniences. House was tastefully decorated, very clean, and close to everything. We slept great both nights and enjoyed our evenings by the cozy electric fireplaces watching TV. Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful stay!
6.0
This is a charming old house and the location is very convenient; all of the shops and restaurants in "town" are a quick walk away. The buildings next door are a coffeeshop on one side and an art gallery on the other, which we enjoyed. Two issues worth mentioning. First, there is absolutely no sound insulation, internal or external. You will hear every footstep and conversation in the house, and every vehicle that drives by. The house is on a street that is a surprisingly busy corridor for buses, garbage trucks, and 18-wheelers, so the noise is constant. Next, the bathroom situation is pretty awkward. All three bedrooms are upstairs, along with one full bath. The issue is that all of the bedrooms have doors that open directly onto the bathroom. The hallway is also the bathroom, in other words. You will only want to rent this property with a group you are super-comfortable with. Overall it's a lovely little house, and I know it's a struggle to maintain the original charm when remodeling and modernizing older homes; I hope the owners are planning some strategic improvements and I wish them luck.
10.0
super convenient and nicely decorated
10.0
Stayed here with teen and pre teen kids.
The location is Amazing. Steps away from Wave buses for easy commute to beaches.
Literally next door to Handle Bar Coffee Bar.
Beds were extremely comfortable and house is charming and decorated perfectly fir a Nantucket beach cottage.
Would highly recommend!
10.0
We had a wonderful stay at this house. It was the perfect location and very close to town. It was also pretty quiet at night compared to other spots in town we have stayed at over the years. Sam was very responsive and accommodating to our requests and questions. It was cool to stay in such a historic house. Everything was very clean. It was more than enough room for our group of 3 adults and 1 kid, with lots of extra space. The bedrooms are all a great size. The kitchen was fully stocked with what we needed to cook. Overall, it is nicely maintained and updated. The upstairs tub could use updating. At first, the upstairs bathroom seemed a little awkward since it connected two of the bedrooms for access to the back staircase, limiting use of the back stairs if someone was in that bathroom. We made a plan to let everyone know if someone was in that bathroom, with the middle bedroom using the "secret" closet connecting to the bunk room for access to the back stairs. Of course the front stairs give normal access to the downstairs for those two bedrooms so not a big deal at all, but just to mention. It's an old house, so part of the layout. I would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
8.0
Good location
10.0
Bright, sunny house. Close to many restaurants and downtown activities.
10.0
Great spot for a getaway weekend. Location is perfectly close to town. But just far enough away so it’s quiet. Nice little coffee shop steps away. No need for a car. 10 min walk from Steamship and 5 from Hy-line and stop n shop. Would absolutely stay here again.
10.0
Our girls weekend was wonderful at this property! We loved how it was within short walking distance to everything in town, and you could even see the water from the master bedroom. It’s quirky - being over 200 years old, the floors aren’t always level and the stairs are steep, so you do have to be careful as you walk in certain corners - but the quirks are a big part of the charm. The kitchen is beautiful and had all of the basic pots/pans/dishes we needed. The style is cute and clean, the grocery store is very close, and the owners checked in to make sure we were all set. Definitely would recommend!
10.0
We had a great stay walking all over the historic seaport and renting a jeep to see the rest of the island. Loved the cozy fireplaces!
10.0
Perfect location in close walking distance to town and the ferry. The house is absolutely beautiful, comfortable and thoughtfully restored. The kitchen had everything we needed which was great. We came during a historically cold weekend and enjoyed the gas fireplaces! I would definitely come back- highly recommend.
10.0
What an incredible house - absolutely gorgeous, comfortable, clean, and so convenient to everything. One of the best properties we’ve ever stayed at - we will absolutely be back, already looking forward to our next stay!
10.0
I am a contractor working in Nantucket and have stayed in this house several times. I love this hose for its location and cost.
10.0
Very comfortable and well-appointed house. Two TV's. Full kitchen with all imaginable appliances. Classic old house with steep staircases so possibly not great for elderly or people with small children. Great house and comfortable beds and furniture. W/D etc. Will stay here again if available.
10.0
We had the absolute best stay! Beautiful home with all amenities needed. The owner was super helpful and very quick with responses to questions. Excited to stay at the house in the future!
10.0
Once again the property did not disappoint. Clean perfect location. Hope to stay again next year.
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay in Nantucket. The amenities were wonderful and everything was very clean. Very comfortable and welcoming. It’s a great location to walk to all of the shops and restaurants. Convenient walk to the ferry as well! Highly recommend staying at this lovely spot!
10.0
Excellent rental option in Nantucket
10.0
Fantastic property. Charming, immaculate, attentive owner, perfect location not to mention around the corner from Stop & Shop. Highly recommend this option. Will definitely return!
10.0
Fantastic stay - unbeatable location and such a charming home!!
10.0
Could not be a better location. House was very cozy and well equipped.
10.0
This property is really good, historic, near everything in downtown, has a parking spot, everything you would want if you for a stay near town.
One thing I would note that is more preference than critism is that from the pictures it is hard to the tell but the bathroom upstairs is shared by all 3 rooms. If you book this house make sure you are comfortable with that situation with your other guests.
Looking to come back next year with our kids.
10.0
Everything was as described, and Sam was fantastic. Everything you need for the beach is there, and you can walk to everything in town.
10.0
This was an excellent property! It was so well located and we had a wonderful time!
10.0
Excellent location in the heart of downtown
Great location, walking distance to Hy line Ferry, and great restaurants.
10.0
great
great
10.0
Great stay
This is a classic old New England home with wide board hardwood floors and nooks and crannies (it took us half a day before we realized we hadn’t seen the half bath. Search crews were deployed and it was found). It is tastefully decorated and the beds were all super comfortable. The upstairs layout is interesting, as all three bedrooms are attached by one of the bathrooms. However, PRIVACY IS POSSIBLE, as there are two staircases. The bunk room is accessible easier by dining room stairs (full bath at the base of those stairs). The other two rooms accessible by front stairs off that hallway. We came from the Steamship Authority with roller bags and it was an easy walk. We got coffee from the Handle Bar cafe next door each morning (very tasty). Diagonally across the way is a Nantucket shuttle Bus stop and a rack full of Sandy Pedal ebikes (ebike rental using an app). The host, Sam, was very communicative and responsive to any of our inquiries. Overall a nice stay.
10.0
Perfect home/Perfect location!!
This Nantucket home was so comfortable and the location was right in the heart of Nantucket. Samuel the owner was a pleasure to rent from, he made checking in and checking out effortless.
The extra bonus is a coffee shop right next door!!!
I would hightly recommend this home for the perfect Nantucket vacation.
10.0
Amazing!
Our family had a wonderful time at this lovely home! Been going to Nantucket for 30+ years and this was a great visit!
10.0
Great house best location for access downtown
Steps from the harbor, stop and shop and downtown eateries and shops. House was well stocked and loved the layout upstairs and downstairs. We walked everywhere and also enjoyed the beach off of Washington.
10.0
Beautiful house in town
House built in 1750 with lots of character. Beautifully furnished and decorated. Extremely clean and cozy. With parking adjacent to property. Short 5 minute walk to center of town, restaurants, shops and supermarket. We walked to dinner every day. My kids loved the house, will not recommend for a toddler. Used our car to drive around the island and visit the beach.
10.0
Cozy, comfortable, conveniently located
We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. It has so much character and you can’t beat the location. It was very clean and well decorated.
10.0
Great Historic Stay
An old Nantucket house like this is exactly the right environment in which to tell the tragedy of the Pequod to wide-eyed children before bed.
10.0
Great Holiday Rental!
Our family had a fantastic stay between the holidays and the location can’t be beat!
10.0
Thanksgiving 2021
Once again everything was what we had hoped for staying at 17 Washington St Nantucket.
Location is perfect for our activities.
Super clean host is very responsive.
10.0
perfect
This property is immaculately clean. I brought lysol wipes and didn't even have to use them. (I am that person who wipes down everything - even before Covid). The location is great - walking distance to shops and restaurants.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Nantucket?
The average price for a rental in Nantucket is $1,108 per night. This rental is $695 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath house 1 1/2 Blocks From Main Street, one block from harbor.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath house 1 1/2 Blocks From Main Street, one block from harbor. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath house 1 1/2 Blocks From Main Street, one block from harbor.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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