Vacation Rentals by Owner

lovely place to vacation

Guest: Rosemary (Glastonbury, CT)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

My family has stayed at this beautiful home many times. The owners are great to deal with and so very accomodating. The homemade, delivered breakfast is something we've never experienced before. A beautiful home on a beautiful island.

Owner response:Thanks so much Rose! We have loved having you and your wonderful family stay with us over the years! We hope to see you next summer!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Wonderful family vacation!

Guest: Steve, Kathy, Maureen & families ( New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

Christine and Karl, we had a wonderful time staying at your home in Nantucket! It is a beautiful home in a beautiful, peaceful area and had everything we needed - and then some. We especially enjoyed your homemade breakfast the first morning and all the extra touches! Thank you so much for all your help with everything. We love Nantucket!

Owner response:Thank you so much Stephen and Kathleen, It was a pleasure meeting you and your lovely family, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. That's what its all about! Christine and Karl

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Birthday Weekend!

Guest: Tom and Sue, Lee and Bob, Heather, John, Jennifer
Date of Stay: 06/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

Christine and Karl, Thanks for a wonderful weekend. The birthday cupcakes were great! We got lucky with the weather. Hate to go back. Your home is beautiful.

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Guest: Jonathan (New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

My wife and I, as well as two other couples, stayed at Sea Castle this past weekend. I was a little nervous being the one responsible for finding a spot to stay, but we all could not have been more pleased. This house rocked! The owner, Christine, graciously allowed us to check-in early (our boat came in at noon) and was there at the house to greet us, give us the keys, explain the hot tub as well as answer our questions. She had left a bottle of champagne and box of chocolates for us in the master bedroom. The house and grounds are beautiful and impeccably maintained; they apparently just finished remodeling; some of the house shingles are still not grayed up in Nantucket style. This is an "upside down" house, so the kitchen and living room are on the second floor, with so many windows that you literally forget you are in a house! Gorgeous views! We went out the first night (sample menus in kitchen drawer!) and ate at the RopeWalk at Christine's recommendation. Awesome! We were back in town for a wedding Saturday afternoon, and after that picked up fresh seafood and brought it home to grill. The kitchen was fully stocked with just about every spice and cooking utensil, too. The deck offered the perfect sunset; and the living room was a great space to reconnect. This vacation house is wonderful, and has whatever you need to feel at home, every amenity you could possibly think of, right down to the provision of laundry soap and aloe for the sunburns we got! We loved just hanging out on the deck, as well as the HUGE hot tub. We did not want to leave! We are hoping to book a week in September and return to this wonderful home. Thanks so much Christine and Karl! See you soon, Sea Castle!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Two weeks in paradise

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/04/10

The property is located in a tranquil residential area, within a 5-minute drive from an uncrowded beach, ten minutes from a supermarket, two seafood market well-stocked with fresh fish including lobsters and a package and other stores. The center of town is about five minutes further. The house is “upside down” so as to give views of the island including spectacular sunsets from the upstairs rooms. The lot is landscaped with lawns for play areas and hedges for privacy. It has its own spacious parking area. An outside shower is a welcome amenity after returning from the beach. The house is spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated, particularly the upstairs living room featuring nautical artifacts and comfortable leather-upholstered furniture. Kitchen and laundry appliances are state-of-the art, including an enormous refrigerator-freezer. The kitchen is well stocked with crockery, flatware, utensils and appliances. As regards shopping and eating out, Nantucket boasts fashionable boutiques as well as more pedestrian stores of all kinds and family-style to elegant gourmet eateries. The town of Nantucket is a sightseer’s and history buff’s paradise, from the ship’s ballast-paved Main Street to the quiet back streets – all of which conform to the architectural standards of an old whaling port. There are movie and repertory theatres, museums and a unique, giant farm store, giving visitors plenty to do even on rainy days. The property’s owners live nearby. They are accessible and helpful when asked for advice or assistance. To us, Nantucket is uniquely relaxing while offering plenty of recreation and entertainment.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Our splendid week in Nantucket

Guest: The Brits (London, England)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10

This extraordinarily well-stocked family home was perfectly placed for our multi-generational holiday. The oldies were thrilled to be able to explore the island, while the young and young-at-heart appreciated the perfect waves on the closest surfside beaches: endless and uncrowded. Pre-trip info and advice from owners was invaluable, and their proximity meant we could also benefit from advice when we got our rental van stuck in a thigh-high puddle! High points for all included soaks in the hot tub each evening and then nightly explorations of the games cupboard and video/DVD shelf after dinner. We recommend this property very highly indeed (ages 7-51!)

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Guest: Phil, Wendy, Joe, Colleen and four kids!
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

Thank you for the lovely stay at your lovely beach house. It was a wonderful family holiday and we especially enjoyed breakfast our first morning. Have a great summer! From your Canadian friends! Had the most fun this summer. Thanks. Nathan Funnest week this summer. Carter Thanks so much! Your place is amazing, we had a great time. Breanna Thank you so much . . . we had an excellent time. Your home was wonderful, thank you again, Joe

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a great getaway

Guest: Eric (Wellesley, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

thank you Christine for a wonderful stay. it was our very first time to nantucket and we will surely come back. your home was perfect for our family and the location was convenient for us. tucked away where its peaceful and totally relaxing. see you next year!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Charming Family Vacation Home

Guest: BoSox11 (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/12/10

What a fantastic place. We have been coming to Nantucket for over 20 years and this is the best home we have ever rented. The house was bright and airy, exceedingly well maintained, and supplied with just about everything one could need. We loved the extra touches offered, welcome gifts, champagne, breakfast, extra sweatshirts, games, movies, blankets, large yard and so on. Its location was perfect, close to our favorite beach, Madequesham, and only a short ride to town. Close to the bike path and shuttle bus, my kids were thrilled to be so independent. My husband jogged to the beach every morning while my parents and kids sat on the beautiful deck, listening to the ocean and planning our day. My favorite was the hot tub at night after the kids went to bed. This is a home you can truly relax in and reconnect with family. We cannot wait until next year when we can return to our "Sea Castle". We are glad to have found it!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great Stay!

Guest: Lesly & Paul (Needham, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/12/10

Thank you for a wonderful vacation! The island was beautiful and the kids enjoyed the beaches, museums, just walking in Tom Nevers and playing at the house. What a relaxing place - the house is beautiful and had everything we needed, and more. Any questions we had were promptly answered; you treated us like family!! We can't wait to come back next year!

Recommended for:Families with young children, sightseeing.

Great house, great island

Guest: Smeagols (Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

My wife and I had such a wonderful time here. Everything was just how we liked it. The beach at Tom Nevers was like an unspoiled oasis. I highly recommend this local.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Guest: Eileen, James,Jay,Ruby,Rob, Bonni
Date of Stay: 06/26/07 Review Submitted: 06/25/07

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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Guest: Sharon, Rob and kids
Date of Stay: 06/16/07 Review Submitted: 06/15/07

Great location, lovely house!

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Guest: Denice, Jeff, Sam and Kyle
Date of Stay: 08/02/06 Review Submitted: 08/01/06

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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Guest: Kathy, Joe, Adam, Seth & Michaela
Date of Stay: 04/23/05 Review Submitted: 04/22/05

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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Guest: Caroline and Granny
Date of Stay: 08/28/04 Review Submitted: 08/27/04

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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Guest: James and Jennifer
Date of Stay: 08/21/04 Review Submitted: 08/20/04

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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Guest: Christina, Kevin, Mia, Lily & Tes
Date of Stay: 08/14/04 Review Submitted: 08/13/04

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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Guest: Connie and Tony
Date of Stay: 07/31/04 Review Submitted: 07/30/04

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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Guest: Paul and Kim
Date of Stay: 07/24/04 Review Submitted: 07/23/04

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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Guest: Lori and Brian
Date of Stay: 07/10/04 Review Submitted: 07/09/04

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!

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Guest: Karoly and Erin
Date of Stay: 06/21/04 Review Submitted: 06/20/04

This past weekend was very memorable and beautiful on the island, which you two took a great part of by letting us staying in your house. We very extremely amazed by the amenities and the way the house was equipped. We will surely remember this nice stay for a long-long time (hopefully refresh the memories by future visits of the island). We will certainly recommend your house to anyone we hear of planning of going to Nantucket. Once again, thank you for letting us staying in your house, we had a great time!!!

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Guest: Tom and Stephanie
Date of Stay: 11/06/03 Review Submitted: 11/05/03

We really enjoyed our time at Sea Castle! Wow! We biked, we walked, we ran, we got up early and stayed up late. We read and read and read! We beached everyday and love the ocean at Tom Nevers. We ate out and cooked in. We played Scrabble and laughed. We enjoyed the sun in the day and the stars at night. Thank you for sharing your home for our family strengthening experience!

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Guest: John and Jill
Date of Stay: 11/06/03 Review Submitted: 11/05/03

Absolutely enchanting stay! We loved every moment! Perfect weather for nearly our entire two week stay. Enjoyed Cisco Beach. Walked around all the dirt roads trying to find inter-connecting ones. Cherish this great house in your family for many generations.

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Guest: Uma and Paul
Date of Stay: 11/06/03 Review Submitted: 11/05/03

We enjoyed these fabulous accomodations. Lots of games for the children and some enjoyable reading. Enjoyed using the outdoor grill and the boogie boards. With a tiny bit of convincing, Vincent's even delivered pizza out here! Rode our bikes all over the island! We hope to see "Sea Castle" next year!

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Guest: Tom and Laurie
Date of Stay: 11/06/03 Review Submitted: 11/05/03

This was our first visit to Nantucket. We had a wonderful, relaxing time. What a beautiful island! Your home is truly a "castle". Loved your decorating as well as all the little touches. Thanks for everything!

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Guest: Doug and company
Date of Stay: 08/02/03 Review Submitted: 08/01/03

What a fantastic week at your beautiful home! The weather was fabulous and the accomodations were perfect! We loved the outdoor shower! Can't wait to return sometime! Thank you.

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Guest: Bill and Elizabeth
Date of Stay: 08/01/03 Review Submitted: 07/31/03

This was our fourth visit to Nantucket! We had a lovely time.Your home is a gem! We all loved the outdoor shower and the quiet nights. We even took up star-gazing through your telescope. Thanks a bunch!

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Guest: Mary and Dave
Date of Stay: 07/03/03 Review Submitted: 07/02/03

We had a great fourth of July week in Nantucket! Your house was just perfect for our two families. Everything we needed was here. Loved barbequing every night on the deck and watching those fiery sunsets. Also a good spot for viewing the fireworks! Thank you.

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Guest: Chris and Sharon
Date of Stay: 07/03/03 Review Submitted: 07/02/03

Great house, with all the comforts of home.Everything we needed, especially for the kids! The beaches were great and so was the weather! Surfside Beach had awesome waves and smooth sand. Our daughter had a lot of fun in your loft playing on the computer! Thanks!

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Guest: Margaret and Rich
Date of Stay: 07/03/03 Review Submitted: 07/02/03

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in your beautiful home. We lacked for nothing and relished the peace and quiet. We loved being so near Sconset and the Summer House. Enjoyed great bluefishing out at Great Point and the charming shops. Made it to the book festival at the Atheneum and met some authors. All in all, a great trip with something for everyone!

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Guest: Jim and Leslie
Date of Stay: 07/02/03 Review Submitted: 07/01/03

We had such a great time. The baby amenities helped so much. Sea Castle is enchanting and charming. We saw the most spectacular night-time skies and sunsets. fantastic weather all week! Your home filled our every need. Many thanks!

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Guest: Pamela and Charles
Date of Stay: 06/03/03 Review Submitted: 06/02/03

Enjoyed our week in your large and comfortable home . . . complementing the great time we had on the island . . . beachcombing, shopping, sightseeing. Never a dull moment. Thanks a bunch.

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Guest: Kathy and Bob
Date of Stay: 06/01/03 Review Submitted: 05/31/03

Our first visit to the island surpassed all expectations! The beauty, tranquility and options were unmatched. The house is well-stocked with all of the necessities for our island stay. Thank you for sharing your home so that we could experience Nantucket. We'll be back!

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Guest: Chris and Warren
Date of Stay: 09/01/00 Review Submitted: 08/31/00

A beautiful home away from home! Sea Castle is charming! Thank you!

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Guest: Janice and Bob
Date of Stay: 08/01/00 Review Submitted: 07/31/00

Wonderful home - the kids loved the toys and especially the loft. Although the weather didn't cooperate, we had a great time on a lovely island in a beautiful home. Hope to be back in September! Amazing!

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Guest: Diane and Eloy
Date of Stay: 01/01/00 Review Submitted: 12/31/99

We celebrated the New Year on the beach at Sconset at sunrise. We had a terrific time at the "Sea Castle". Thanks Chris

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Guest: Brian and Peg
Date of Stay: 07/01/98 Review Submitted: 06/30/98

The Nantucket breezes won our hearts and "Sea Castle" is so perfectly designed to capture them! Thanks for a lovely visit to your beautiful home on a great island! We'll be back next year!

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Guest: Brenda and Larry
Date of Stay: 10/01/96 Review Submitted: 09/30/96

You have a lovely home in the perfect spot with everything anyone needs; great video library. You have a beautiful Nantucket home! We thoroughly enjoyed our week! Thank you!

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Guest: Nida and Bill
Date of Stay: 10/01/96 Review Submitted: 09/30/96

Very, very nice home. The loft was the best! We enjoyed our stay immensely, but time went too fast. Thank you!

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Guest: Mary and Dan
Date of Stay: 09/01/96 Review Submitted: 08/31/96

You have a very nice home here. We had beautiful sunny weather and friends to visit with us. We enjoyed our vacation very much!

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Guest: Deb and Dennis
Date of Stay: 07/01/96 Review Submitted: 06/30/96

We enjoyed every moment of your beautiful home and island! A great place to unwind in peace and quiet. We loved the children's room and bunkbeds. Tom Nevers is a blast! Thanks!

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Guest: Karen and Eugene
Date of Stay: 09/01/95 Review Submitted: 08/31/95

Thank you for sharing your home with us. It is just beautiful. The island is peaceful, relaxing and fun. From biking, rollerblading, shopping, beaching, boogie boarding and just relaxing, what a great time! See you in September 1996!

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Guest: Conal and Betty
Date of Stay: 09/01/95 Review Submitted: 08/31/95

What a pleasure it has been to stay at your house. Thank you so much!

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Guest: Karen and Ralph
Date of Stay: 08/01/95 Review Submitted: 07/31/95

A wonderful place! We are in love with your home! Thanks for everything! We loved it and cannot wait to return next year!

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