In Town, Near Beaches, Well Appointed Family Home, Sleeps 8
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Gull Cottage is a freshly renovated and tastefully decorated historic 1820’s family home. The beds are heaven on earth, featuring Matouk linens and the finest pillow-top beds. You will have a hard time deciding whether to sleep in or walk to the harbor for coffee. Conveniences include flat screen TV’s in all bedrooms and living room, AC, a new well equipped Thermador appointed kitchen and off street parking.
It is just a short walk to Main St. shopping, restaurants, ferries and the harbor, Brandt Point lighthouse, Children's Beach and Jetties Beach.
The house comes with all of the items needed for beach outings located only a short walk or bike ride away.
West Chester St. is a peaceful street lined with historic homes and large 160 year old elm trees and is an enjoyable 5 minute walk from Main St and the ferries. Lily Pond Park is across the street and is great for picnics, frisbee and communing with nature. Coffin Park is just down the street and is a great way to walk to the beaches.
The ground level master suite has a California king, TV, armoire, small library and needlepoint Louis XIV style chair w/ottoman. A new private bath with marble floor is attached. The upstairs has two bedrooms with twins and one with a queen. A new bath with enclosed laundry is located off the hall. All bedrooms have TV's. Baths are outfitted with Frette towels and new Kohler fixtures. A second commercial washer and dryer are located in the basement for washing beach towels and bathing suits. The living room has an elegant summer home feel to it that will make you feel right at home. You and your family can kick back, relax and enjoy each other's company. The hi-definition cable TV and DVD player are located in a hand carved armoire. Warning – you will fall asleep in the antique reclining chair w/oversize ottoman! The new bead board kitchen has a bright airy feel and is well outfitted for most gourmet cooking tasks with top of the line Thermador appliances. A new powder room is located off of the kitchen.
The patio has a stainless gas grill. A large table with umbrella seats six comfortably. There are two chaises. A canvas of pink roses, hydrangeas and privet surround you. The dining room is furnished with an expandable antique table with six ladder back rush chairs and an additional rare collection of six authentic Hitchcock chairs. Colorful, hand painted, English china will make your dinner parties a success!
Additional items include:
Grocery cart, Beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, and beach toys.
Parking in the driveway for one car.
Additional maid service is available upon request.
The NRTA shuttle can be picked up at the end of the street.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Wood Fireplace
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- CD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Activities
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Surfing
- Tennis
- Sailing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Golf
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Wildlife Viewing
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Shelling
- Cycling
- Antiquing
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
Reviews
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Off-season rental
Off-season rental
- Guest Lynn
- Date of stay 12/26/12
- Review Submitted 01/02/13
Our family enjoyed Gull Island post-Christmas....perfect set-up for us and our children and grandchildren (3) and location was an easy walk to town center. Many thanks to the owners!Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Ken & Jo's long family weekend
Ken & Jo's long family weekend
- Guest Ken & Jo
- Date of stay 09/28/12
- Review Submitted 10/10/12
My family rented this charming cottage for a long weekend in September. The cottage is in a great location, an easy walk to downtown. Unfortunatley it rained the whole time, so it was nice to have a comfy home to return to every day. Everything was clean & inviting. We were especially impressed with the high end appliances in the kitchen. We had a fun weekend & would highly recommend this lovely home!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Fantastic Stay!
Fantastic Stay!
- Guest bridget m.
- Date of stay 10/14/11
- Review Submitted 10/19/11
This was by far the best experience I have had renting a house on Nantucket. The house was absolutely wonderful and everyone enjoyed their stay. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the right appliances and cookware you need to make a big dinner:) The house was very spacious and the outdoor patio was great to relax on. Landlord was very helpful throughout the stay. 5 minute walk into town was also a major plus! Can't wait to spend another weekend in this house!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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The house was fresh and clean...
The house was fresh and clean...
- Guest Susan T.
- Date of stay 08/06/11
- Review Submitted 08/17/11
A nice 8-minute walk or 5-minute bike ride into town, Gull Cottage was perfectly situated. We road our bikes 6 minutes to the beach (but could walk there in 15). Just far enough out of town center not to hear the hustle and bustle/vehicles of town, but close enough to be there in minutes. The rooms were sized right for 6 - 8 people - we all fit comfortably in the family room for "movie night." I loved having the spacious master suite downstairs and the kids upstairs! The outside patio was ideal for breakfast in the morning - nice and private. Beds comfy, gourmet kitchen had everything we needed & more, and many touches of home throughout. The house was fresh and clean and decorated so nicely. We really felt at home and never felt we were on top of each other, even on a rainy day.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway.
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In a word, perfect!
Guest comment entered by ownerIn a word, perfect!
- Guest Ellen and family
- Date of stay 08/06/11
- Review Submitted 08/17/11
Just a note to say our stay at Gull Cottage was wonderful. You have a beautiful home on Nantucket – thank you for sharing it with us. We took full advantage of beach, windsurfing, fishing, biking, picnicking and of course…shopping! Restaurants were fantastic! The proximity of your home to town was ideal. The family room was our cozy central location at the end of the evening for everyone to curl up and watch a movie together – and we spent every morning on the patio…so picturesque. In a word, perfect!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great in-town rental!
Great in-town rental!
- Guest moneil06
- Date of stay 04/28/11
- Review Submitted 05/09/11
We stayed here for a long weekend at the end of April and would recommend it to anyone looking to visit Nantucket. The house is conveniently located just a short walk from town and shops. The house itself is updated with a great kitchen and patio for outside dining. Thanks for a great stay!Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway.
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We felt at home immediately
Guest comment entered by ownerWe felt at home immediately
- Guest Ronnie H
- Date of stay 09/10/09
- Review Submitted 12/29/10
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay here on this beautiful Island The house was very comfortable. We felt at home immediately. Hope to be back.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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What a wonderful home
Guest comment entered by ownerWhat a wonderful home
- Guest Anthony D
- Date of stay 12/04/09
- Review Submitted 12/29/10
What a wonderful home that is beautifully decorated. We had an amazing time on the Christmas Stroll. Can't wait to come back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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A dream realized
Guest comment entered by ownerA dream realized
- Guest Kate & Tim L
- Date of stay 12/23/09
- Review Submitted 12/29/10
"A dream realized. We always wanted to spend Christmas in Nantucket! Thank you for this wonderful home. We had a fantastic time. Many wonderful memories."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/2
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest Kate & Tim L
- Date of stay 12/23/09
- Review Submitted 12/28/10
A dream realized. We always wanted to spend Christmas in Nantucket! Thank you for this wonderful home. We had a fantastic time. Many wonderful memories.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
Rates
Jan 1 - April 1 $250/night 2 night minimum $1,000/week April 2 - May 27 $300/night 2 night minimum $1,500/week May 28 - June 25 $500/night 3 night minimum $2,500/week June 26 - Sept 2 $5,950/week 1 week minimum $23,800/month Sept 3 - Sept 16 $400 /night 3 night minimum $2,500/week Sept 16 - Dec 31 $300/night 2 night min / 3 night min at Stroll. $1500/week See our website for complete tour Minimum Changeover fee of $300 is additional for 6 hours of cleaning & utilities
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2006
About the owner: After migrating to Colorado from New England, Susan and I missed the east coast and the ocean. We bought and restored Gull Cottage and enjoy having our guests and their families appreciate the historic nature of Nantucket as much as we do.
Why the Owner Chose Nantucket Town:
Nantucket is the perfect summer vacation spot in the US. It has great beaches, a village that is true to its history, comfortable summer weather and great people that appreciate everything the island has to offer.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
We enjoy taking walks on the many trails to nature spots, beaches and town. Swimming and surfing in the Gulf Stream warmed waters at the un-crowded beaches is a pleasure. We also love to go Jeeping out to Great Point for sunset picnics and fishing. A large portion of the island is under conservation and unspoiled and the beaches are all publicly accessible at no charge. Yacht watching at Straight Warf is interesting.
Contact us
- Primary: (970) 274-3414
- Secondary: (603) 319-8815
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - website for 19 W Chester St.
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Gull Cottage Nantucket
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living room
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Patio
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New Kitchen
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Master bedroom on ground level
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Dining Room
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