Location: Tom Nevers Pond, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, USA (Tom Nevers on the South Shore; bike ride to beach!) View Map
Accommodations: Vacation Home, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Family memories are made here. Overlooking the romantic moors of the south shore of Nantucket Island, you can hear the waves crashing in the distance. Situated on a quiet beach road, we offer privacy and solace in an intimate seaside neighborhood. This house is not a generic rental home, and the owners are constantly remodeling and upgrading to give their guests the best vacation experience possible at this very special island retreat.
This 1900 square foot "upside-down" house offers very distant ocean views, with windows galore that make you feel as if you are outside all year long. Spotlessly clean and impeccably maintained, this upscale home features classic island design, a light and airy living area, central air conditioning, hand-painted seascape murals,tropical fish aquarium, freshly cut hydrangeas from the garden, Shaker furniture, cathedral ceilings with beams, newly refinished pine flooring, stainless steel and white kitchen with wrap-around island, two decks and a rich, soothing cranberry master bedroom suite with a huge king bed, full bath and its own private entrance.
There are three bedrooms on the ground floor featuring firm high quality mattresses, plus a full loft on the third floor (accessible by ship's ladder)offering a queen sleeper sofa. On the main floor, there is an additional leather queen sized sleeper sofa and another bathroom. Your home away from home!
We leave nothing to chance regarding comfort and convenience for our guests, with luxurious appointments in every room and special attention to details. We even offer our own private Nantucket nanny, for those evenings out in town! The brand new HotSprings hot tub off the master bedroom deck bubbles under the starry Nantucket sky; rinse off in the adjacent enclosed outdoor shower, if desired.
Weekly maid service, linens, towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, huge stainless steel gas barbeque, Cuisinart, Super Nintendo, Playstation 2, Wii, four TV's (featuring Comcast digital service with HBO and STARZ),stereo with ipod docking system, a safe for your valuables, two irons, great toys, baby equipment (high chair, booster seat, two pack-n-play's, nursery monitor), even popsicles in the freezer await you! Complete home office with computer (free Wi-Fi throughout house), printer, fax, copier, scanner, paper shredder and supplies, books, huge video/DVD library, board games, and a large fully landscaped front, back and side yard (with play equipment for the children) to relax in.
Our guests will receive a large welcome packet in the mail several weeks before their stay, as well as champagne in a lightship basket and chocolates at check-in. Our signature banana coconut muffins, Nantucket cranberry cinnamon rolls and a fresh pineapple are delivered to your front door on your first morning with us. We also offer an optional concierge package for an extra fee to stock your fridge and pantry, with a wine and cheese welcome and a hot island breakfast for your entire party the first morning after arrival.
Far enough from the crowds in Nantucket, yet closer to the supermarket and other services than most other outlying areas on the island. Bike paths(we supply SOME bikes, helmets and kites in our recreation shed)will take you either to the picturesque village of Sconset or to the more than 80 miles of Nantucket beaches. The Tom Nevers area of the island features dense natural foliage, a surrounding ring of conservation land, expansive views and miles of secluded beaches. The higher elevation and gentle rises offer cooler breezes than the rest of the island, with no mosquitos!
Tom Nevers beach is only two miles from home and offers some of the best surfing and fishing on the island, (without the summer crowds) as well as a brand new playground. Other beaches can be reached via the shuttle bus that stops just down the street. We are one mile away from two of the best golf courses in the world. The town is an easy twenty minute bike ride or ten minute bus ride away.
Take your four-wheel drive out to secluded Great Point to fish and see the sunrise! Enjoy numerous shops and restaurants, museums, library, art galleries, live theatre and entertainment. Try a historic stroll or even a ghost walk at night! At the wharves you can sign up for fishing trips or join available bus, taxi or walking tours of the island.
If you like quiet enjoyment of nature, relax on our upstairs deck overlooking the moors, grill out some fresh fish gazing at the ocean or try star-gazing from our telescope at night! Fogged in? Our house offers so many games and activities for your entire family to enjoy! Great for reunions, weddings or entertaining! Have an amazing vacation at Sea Castle!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Washer: New Bosch Front Loading, laundry detergent supplied.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Everything! Spare blankets, extra pillows, even clean Nantucket sweatshirts in the hallway closet for those chilly nights!
- Off Street Parking: Driveway at back of house large enough for three cars.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed: "Grand Bed" in master bedroom
- Queen Bed (3) : One in guest bedroom and queen sized sleeper sofas each on main floor and in the third floor loft.
- Bunk Bed: One set of bunks in the children's room
- Crib (2) : One Fisher-Price and one Pottery Barn pack and play.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Comcast with local channels, HBO and STARZ
- DVD (4)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library
- Video Game Console: Playstation 2, Wii, Super Nintendo
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub: HotSprings 2009 Vista Model with 47 jets and a BellaFontana waterfall right off the master bedroom deck.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: New KitchenAid Stainless Steel Gas Range True Convection Oven
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Coffee Pot, Blender, Cuisinart, Pasta Maker,all paper products, foil, plastic wrap, etc.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Two decks.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone (5) : Free local and long distance calls. Phone Number is 508-680-1533.
- Free Long Distance: Comcast free national calling
- Computer: In third floor loft, connected to Wi-Fi
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- We leave nothing to chance regarding comfort and convenience for our guests, with luxurious appointments in every room and special attention to details. We even offer our own private Nantucket nanny, for those evenings out in Town! Weekly maid service, linens, towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, outdoor gas grill, answering machine, Cuisinart,coffee grinder, Super Nintendo, four TV's with DVD players, four VCR's and a digital safe for your valuables, Great toys, baby equipment (high chair, playpen, pack-n-play, nursery monitor), even popsicles in the freezer! Complete home office with computer (wireless connection), printer, fax, copier, scanner, paper shredder and supplies, books, video/DVD library, board games, and a large fully landscaped yard with a new six person HotSprings hot tub to play in.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Even though we adore all pets, we sadly will not allow vacationing pets. Animals taken out of their own home often tend to get stressed and can be destructive to property other than their own. They also shed, and its just too hard to clean up before our next guests in the allotted time!There are several excellent boarding facilities on-island.
- Kid Friendly: Yes! We love kids! Little Tykes and Fisher-Price outdoor play equipment, toddler bikes, large toybox, play kitchen and tool bench in children's room. Lots of books and board games. Children must still be supervised, as the house caters to all generations, containing some breakable items and normal household hazards. For safety reasons, children under age 12 are not allowed in the hot tub and children under age 10 are not permitted in the third floor loft.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 21 and older to sign rental lease, please.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day/Figawi Race Weekend .. $1500/3 Nights.
September and October 2009..... $2100/week
June 19 through September 4, 2010 .... $3500/week; $6500 for two weeks.
Sunday through Sunday rentals in the summer.Check-in 3:00 p.m., check-out 9:30 a.m
Off-Season .................... $2500/week or $375 per night(two night minimum)
Christmas Stroll Weekend (December 5 and 6 2009) . . . . $800.00 Early check-in!
Available Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter and Spring break weeks!
Winter Weekend in Nantucket Special- $500 for two nights, early check-in!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Private Beach House with Hot Tub, Air Near South Shore Waves!!
Year Purchased: 1995
Why the Owner Chose Tom Nevers Pond
We chose to build in Tom Nevers because we love the solitude and peace it offers. You can bike or walk to the beach easily. Years before, when we used to rent, we would stay in town. Although this offered convenience because we could walk to the downtown area, we craved sunlight and respite from the traffic and noise summer crowds bring. We can now spend a lovely day at the beach, and continue to enjoy nature well after we return home, as we sit on our upstairs deck and enjoy a cocktail as the sun sets. What could be better than this?
The Unique Benefits at this Vacation Home
The main living area is all windows, and there is nothing quite like that first peek out on Nantucket in the morning, while everyone still sleeps. Its like our piece of heaven, scenic and tranquil. And, of course, everyone's favorite is the hot tub!On your first Nantucket morning, you will be treated to an overflowing basket of Nantucket cranberry cinnamon rolls, banana coconut muffins, fresh pineapple and bananas.
Owner's Map of Tom Nevers Pond
We have been Nantucket homeowners since 1993. Tired of the "shuffle" back and forth, we sold our Seneca Castle farmhouse, moving here full-time from the Finger Lakes area in New York State in September 2007. It was the best thing we ever did. We love Nantucket! Karl owns a property management company on island and Christine has a private family psychotherapy practice. We love hosting families who come to visit the island and pride ourselves on going the extra mile to make sure their long-awaited vacation is everything they have dreamed of. From fishing advice to helping find babysitters, because we are on-island, we are here to help you. You will not find another rental home that offers the personalized "B and B" touch quite like ours.
Property Photos
- Sea Castle; Perfect Family Home for Reunions and Entertaining - Nantucket Island Vacation Home
- Lovely Foyer Welcomes You to Your Beach House. - Nantucket Island Vacation Home
- Expansive Upstairs Living Area Leading to Deck with Distant Ocean View. - Nantucket Island Vacation Home
- Master bedroom with grand king bed, private entrance and deck.
- Lovely guest bedroom; "Sea Castle" sleeps eight.
- Children's Room with Nautical Theme, bunk beds, crib and fun toys!
- Prepare a romantic meal in your own Nantucket kitchen!
- Get reacquainted with family and friends over a homecooked lobster dinner.
- Two Full Bathrooms
- Third floor office/guest room
- Designer interior offers lovely hand-painted touches
- The grounds are abundant with blooming hydrangeas
- Peace and quiet overlooking the moors of Tom Nevers and the sea in the distance
- Relax in the new six person private hot tub attached to the master suite deck.
- Sit out on the deck with a bottle of wine and enjoy the sunset.
- Sea Castle is located in a quiet neighborhood two miles from the beach.
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Great to spend some time with family members living and working on the island. Children enjoyed fishing, wading and swimming. Nice large family area for everyone to enjoy. The weather cooperated and all too soon ourv time together was gone.
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Great location, lovely house!
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Awesome two weeks - we loved biking to Sconset and Tom Nevers Beach. Had a fantastic morning kayaking to Cotuit. Loved the Maria Mitchell Aquarium walk; the kids caught and sorted a variety of fish. We hung out with the seals at Sconset and Tom Nevers. We will remember our sunset barbeque at Tom Nevers Beach for many months to come. Our Nantucket memories will laast forever. Thank you Christine and Karl for the wonderfully equipped house . . .we enjoyed every minute (and even figured out how to work the TV with your patient help)!
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Sunsets on the beach at Madaket were beautiful. Exploring town on foot. Your home is cozy and very tastefully decorated. Loved the Atlantic Cafe and Tap Room.
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For Granny's birthday celebration, we came to this wonderful location. We explored the Isle by bike and by foot and found the place a sensation. The head of the harbor was a stunning sight, as was Dionis Beach by night. Biking and surfing has been such fun, and we are sorry to leave but the time has come. Thanks!!!
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Had a wonderful week with great weather. Satellite dish was helpful keeping up with the Athens Olympics. House was comfortable and well decorated; very homey feel that made all welcome.
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We had a great second visit to the island! The house was very spacious and comfortable; the weather was awesome! The activities in the house were great too! We hope to come back soon! Thank you!!!
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Had another great week here at the house and on the Island. The boys never tire of the things to do and we always experience something different each time we come. The bread, the ice cream, beaches, biking, everything never disappoints us! Thanks for a great vacation!
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Your house really has everything a vacationer would want! Skyler especially thanks you for the use of all your toys and games. They kept him happy until the fog lifted! Your kitchen we call "Kim's Tavern" as we love the island bar. Nantucket crabbing, riptide scares at Surfside and cliff jumping at Tom Nevers made for an exciting visit to the Grey Lady!
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You have a beautiful home and we had a great time. The kids especially liked all the games, toys and bunk beds and it was great not to have to bring anything; you had EVERYTHING!