Windswept sits atop Mill Hill facing an 18th-Century quiet, working windmill.
Location: Nantucket Town, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, USA (10-minute Walk to Shops, Restaurants, Theaters, Beaches.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Home
Windswept -- aptly named -- faces a quiet, working windmill built in 1746, which grinds corn; it is the oldest continuously operating windmill in the U.S. No other Nantucket house has such fantastic views of this historic windmill. Windswept sits on one acre high atop Mill Hill, one of Nantucket's highest points. It is in Nantucket Town's Old Historic District overlooking town, the ocean, harbor, the bay and woods. It is a 10-minute delightful walk--only two turns--to Main Street's shops, restaurants and theaters.
For multigenerational family reunions, Windswept is available with our nearby secluded, cheery, air-conditioned one-bedroom house (see #22625). This family compound in Nantucket Town atop Mill Hill sleeps 12.
Jetties, Children's, Francis Street and Steps beaches are nearby. Windswept is only a two-minute walk to the Island-wide shuttle stop and bike paths. Because of its superb location--the Island's best--no car is necessary, but Windswept has two off-street parking spaces at the end of a long, winding driveway. There from tall and deep blackberry bushes, tenants pick juicy, plump blackberries for pies, cakes and muffins or to eat instantly.
Windswept has a wraparound porch, partially enclosed and lighted, with teak Adirondack chairs, ottomans, and two picnic tables; large front and back yards for games and family sports tournaments (Windswept has croquet, badminton and volleyball); an enclosed hot/cold after-swim outdoor shower with large dressing area; charcoal grill; beach towels and beach chairs that can be worn on the back to carry a cooler for your day at the beach; and complimentary WiFi.
Windswept has an eat-in kitchen, large pantry, gigantic living room, a separate dining room, Oriental rugs, hardwood floors, fireplace, books, board games and fresh flowers.
This magnificent home has three bedrooms of varying sizes on the second floor. The mammoth master bedroom has bookshelves, a reading area and large cable TV. The lower level, aboveground bedroom has wall-to-wall carpeting, its own entrance/exit, and a full bathroom. Children vie with each other to stay there.
The caretaker lives nearby and responds immediately to ensure tenants' enjoyment of the Island and this magnificent home. He greets guests to give them Nantucket literature, maps and the restaurant guide. For a fee, he will buy groceries and supplies to stock the refrigerator before tenants' arrival.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : New front-loading
- Dryer : New front-loading
- Linens Provided : All linens and beach towels provided.
- Off Street Parking : Two off-street parking spaces at the end of the long winding driveway.
- Wood Fireplace : Lovely fireplace is in the mammoth living room.
- Beds
- King Bed : Master bedroom has a king bed.
- Twin/Single Bed : Windswept has six twin beds. Upon request, they can be made into comfortable king beds for guests.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Windswept has three cable TVs. They are in the living room, master bedroom and the lower level.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Game Console : PlayStation2
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen has a large pantry. The kitchen is well-supplied. It lacks nothing.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Microwave oven, small toaster oven, blender, Cuisinart, lobster pot, fish poacher, bagel toaster, large and smaller slow cookers, 10-cup coffee maker, cookie sheets.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : Quiet Bosch.
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Guests should ask homeowner and caretaker.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Grill holds all cooking utensils.
- Deck/Patio : Private wraparound porch is partially enclosed with picnic table and benches and lighted. Adirondack chairs, ottomans, picnic table and benches and rocker overlook quiet, working windmill built in 1746.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Windswept has views of the ocean, Nantucket Harbor and the bay from two upstairs bedrooms.
- Communications
- Telephone : Three telephones and an answering machine.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi is complimentary.
- Other Amenities
- Three cable TVs, PlayStation2, sound system, beach chairs (can be worn like backpack and loaded with cooler), beach towels, coolers (three sizes), microwave oven, lobster pot, fish poacher, blender, cooking utensils, two slow cookers, bagel toaster, cookie sheets, linens, telephones, answering machine, high-speed wireless Internet (WiFi), books, fresh flowers. All tenants need to bring are their bathing suits and CDs.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No animals are allowed on the property or in the house. Owner does bring her Doberman pinschers to Windswept when she readies it for guests.
- Kid Friendly : Large front and back yards for children and families to play games and tournaments. Windswept has board games, croquet, badminton, volleyball and soccer balls and boogie boards.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking is allowed in the house or on the property.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Beachcombing (for shells, beach glass, and ''mermaid purses''), natural history/museum tours, family/fishing, boating, birding, seal/whale cruises, aquarium/observatory viewing, laning, kiting, art classes, crabbing trips, tie-dying clinics, wildflower walks, soccer/baseball/field hockey/lacrosse/baseketball camps for kids, theater productions, outdoor family concerts (including Boston Pops), visual arts displays, auctions, scalloping and musseling.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day week $3,800; June 2 - 30, $4,900/week; June 30 - July 28, $5,900/week
July 28 - Sept. 1, $6,900/week. Sept.1 - Oct.1, $5,900/week.
Rent this house alone or together with nearby A/C 1-BR house (see #22625).
This family compound on an acre in the Old Historic District sleeps 12 people.
Rentals are Saturday-Saturday. Check-in 3 p.m.; checkout 9 a.m.
No smoking/pets/candle burning in the house or on the property.
Multigenerational families often rent both houses.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Home on Hill Faces Quiet, Working Windmill, Ocean, Trees
Year Purchased: 1965
The Unique Benefits at this House
Windswept is in close proximity to several beaches and to downtown Nantucket, where tenants will want to shop, dine, attend theatrical performances and movies. Because of its height on one of Nantucket's highest points, Windswept enjoys unrelenting summertime breezes throughout the day and night. In one of Nantucket's largest yards, guests can play croquet, badminton, volleyball, soccer and football. A wraparound porch provides an ideal view of the Old Mill, the oldest continuously operating windmill in this country. Guests relax, read, converse with each other, and eat on the wraparound porch, which has Adirondack chairs and ottomans, picnic tables and teak chairs, while they marvel at the Old Mill.
Property Photos
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- Windswept sits atop Mill Hill facing an 18th-Century quiet, working windmill. - Nantucket Island, MA - Massachusetts Vacation Lodging Rental
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- Windswept's wraparound porch with superb views of historic working windmill. - Nantucket Island, MA - Massachusetts Vacation Lodging Rental
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- Adirondack chairs, ottomans & picnic tables are comfortable on wraparound porch. - Nantucket Island, MA - Massachusetts Vacation Lodging Rental
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- Windmill and flowering Rose of Sharon are lovely sight from wraparound porch.
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- One-third of mammoth living room with fireplace, TV, DVD, VCR & PlayStation2.
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- Reading, relaxing area of gigantic living room with views of the Old Mill.
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- Gigantic master bedroom w/ views of 18th-Century windmill, harbor, ocean, trees.
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- Sitting area of huge master bedroom with bookshelves, TV and views of harbor.
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- Sleep peacefully. Print is story about girl & her dog's first day on Nantucket.
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- Wake refreshed in this lovely room w/ views of harbor, trees & large backyard.
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- Fireplace, sailing-scene painting, hardwood floor & Oriental rug greet guests.
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- Dining room with scallop-chair coverings & French doors to lighted porch.
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- Lower level, aboveground bedroom w/bathroom, twin beds and sitting area w/TV.
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- Cook delicious meals in eat-in, well-supplied kitchen with large pantry.
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- Meals taste good on outdoor enclosed lighted porch.
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- Front and back yards are so large families can have sports competitions.
Traveler Reviews (2)
Praise of Both Windmill Houses
Guest: John, Washington, D.C.
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Date of Stay: 06/18/10
Review Submitted: 08/06/10
I would definitely stay here again. The location is great. We spent several afternoons enjoying champagne on the main house's well-appointed wraparound porch watching the sunset and enjoying the breeze in front of the windmill. Also, it's very easy to get into town (a 3-min. bike ride down the hill or a 10- minute walk), and returning up the hill is enough as to feel like it's a country estate. Both the main house (Windswept) and the nearby smaller house (In the Lee) were charming inside and out and very clean. Further, the houses were more than accommodating to our large group. We were at max occupancy--12--but it didn't feel like it. The houses make for a perfect base of operations for a fun Nantucket vacation with family or friends. John
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Returning Tenant Loves Home
Guest: Beth, an attorney from Boston
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Date of Stay: 07/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/06/10
Windswept is the best place to spend a vacation. I have rented Windswept for two years and will undoubtedly be going back for my third next summer. The wraparound porch with Adirondack chairs overlooking the historic windmill is perfection and where we spent many hours. The home is beautiful and filled with everything you need to make your Nantucket stay enjoyable, including great beach chairs which is always key. It is always impeccably clean and well-maintained. The rooms are all great, lots of sunlight and plenty of space. The location of the home can't be beat - you have a great lawn and lots of space and you're only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. The owner takes great pride in the home and the satisfaction of the tenants. She will always ask for your pros/cons to make sure Windswept is even better for your next visit. The caretaker is great, as well - very nice, always available for questions and very helpful for tips on where to go around town. Beth
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