Location: Siasconset, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, USA
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 4 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Five minute walk to beach, golf and Sconset Village. At the end of its own private shell lane, our spacious, elegant house sleeps 6-8 in three bedrooms and a Sun Room, all of which have their own bathroom with tub or shower. The House has wide-plank antique pine floors, a large open-plan dining room and fully-equipped kitchen with black honed-granite counters. The living room is large and sunny with a working fireplace. The Sun Room has a 32 inch flat screen HDTV, working fireplace and daybed with trundle. The windows have beautiful, unobstructed sunset views over the moors and distant ocean. The house, porch, brick patio and large lawns offer ample space for entertaining or for kids to play. Amenities include: central AC, broadband, wireless network, cable TV, 280 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, gas grill, outdoor furniture (including umbrella), beach towels, surf-casting rod, covered porch and brick patio. Available weekly from May through December.
Nantucket boasts a whaling museum, marina, antique stores, art galleries, designer clothing and gourmet restaurants. The island has miles of publicly accessible sand beaches and warm surf. It also has a large harbor for sailing. There are two public golf courses, tennis clubs, and a stable. The fishing is wonderful (call for details).
We are in Sconset, a true getaway that has changed little since whaling captains vacationed here in the 1800s. It is still a village of rose-covered shingle cottages on a bluff by the sea. It is small, safe and a wonderful place to walk and bike, especially for kids. There is a surf beach (which the harbor seals visit), a sandwich shop, and several excellent restaurants with bars where friends gather on the weekend. The village has three golf courses, including a public, nine-hole course that welcomes kids and is just across the road from our house.
Please join us for a morning walk to the village for a cup of coffee and a muffin.
Garden Visitors: We have regular visitors to our garden. There are many rabbits, who enjoy snacking on the lawn. A very large large ring tailed hawk that likes to sit in a nearby tree, and a family of deer come by for morning coffee and a few mouthfuls of hydrangeas. Last spring, the two fawns were still waist high and had their spots. They munched happily on the flowers while we watched from the sun room.
May and June in Nantucket: The weather warms up in May and especially in June. Until late May, you are welcome to play golf at Sankaty, a truly beautiful private course running through the moors, up to the ocean's edge, and past Sankaty lighthouse. Miacomet Golf Club is also open to all comers (and stays that way through the season).
Fishing in May and June can be spectacular. Stripers of all sizes come right into the harbor, where they can be caught from kayaks, the shore on Coatue, or the Jetties. They also roam the surf-side of the island and Great Point (four wheel drive required). Blues arrive in late May or early June and can be caught from the beach or boats around the entire island. The tackle shops are glad to give advice on where to fish and supply guides as well. I am also glad to consult on the local fishing (much more useful than my golf tips).
Town and Sconset are still tranquil and the shops are welcoming as they warm up for the season. Restaurants are almost all open and uncrowded.
September and October in Nantucket: September and October are the most beautiful months in Nantucket. The weather is usually crystal clear and warm. The beaches are empty, but the restaurants are open and the surf is warm.
It is perfect weather for golf, fishing, running, walking the moors, or sitting on the beach with a book. In September, the 9-hole public course across the street is still open and greens fees are under $50. On October 12th, the beautiful private 18 golf course at Sankaty opens to the public.
Through mid-October Nantucket hosts some of the best sport fishing in the world. Stripers, Blues, False Albacore, and Spanish Mackerel are all available from the beach--especially if you have four wheel drive. Offshore, yellow and blue-fin tuna roam the waters and are chased by local charter boats.
Best of all, our rent is a fraction of peak season rates!
Golf: There is nine-hole public course about a mile from the house--very inexpensive, no tee times required, beginners welcome, and the wait isn't too bad. There is a very good 18 hole public course in Miacomet, about a fifteen minute drive away.
Sankaty, a private club, is open to the public in April and May and again in October. It is well worth the trip.
Fishing: Nantucket is home to one of the great sport fisheries in the US. Bluefish, striped bass, false albacore, bonito and Spanish mackerel can all be caught from the beach, especially if you have (or rent) four wheel drive to reach some of the more beautiful spots, including Great Point, Coskata Bay, and Eel Point.
May--Striped Bass arrive for summer. June: the bluefish arrive and stay for summer. July: bonito make an appearance--but are more reliable in August. August--everything is possible, including small yellowfin and bluefin tuna in the rips near shore. Late in August, the false albacore arrive and stay through Columbus day.
From Labor Day through Columbus Day the fishing can be spectacular as the fish gear up for their migration south. 20 lb bluefish, 40 lb stripers, and big albies mix it up in feeding frenzies, sometimes only a few feet offshore (especially at Great Point). This usually happens a few days before I arrive (call ahead for my schedule).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor shower with view of the Moors.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Oct 11, 2009-Nov 15 2009 .. $2500-$2700/week
Nov 16, 2009-May 27 2010 .. $1900-$2000/week
May 28, 2010-Jul 03 2010 .. $3000-$4500/week
Jul 04, 2010-Aug 21 2010 .. $7500/week
Aug 22, 2010-Oct 02 2010 .. $3000-$4500/week
Oct 03, 2010-Jan 01 2011 .. $1500-$2000/week
Sep 13-Oct 15 reduced $1000/week! Call for details!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Front View of House - Nantucket Island Vacation House near Fishing Spots, Golf Courses, Museums, and Antique Shops.
- Your Private Shell Lane - Nantucket Island Vacation House near Fishing Spots, Golf Courses, Museums, and Antique Shops.
- Kitchen and Dining Area - Nantucket Island Vacation House near Fishing Spots, Golf Courses, Museums, and Antique Shops.
- Master bedroom
- Sunset from Patio
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #270370
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