Bring your own family flag! Rabbits all over the place at twilight.
Location: Madaket, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, USA (Car ferry tickets available)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 9)
Keywords: House, water view, large yard, WiFi, beaches nearby, child friendly
"Sand Palace" is a wonderful place for a family or two to enjoy a kid friendly vacation. Relax on the open deck enjoying the Madaket Harbor view and sunsets while the kids play in the large backyard. The nearest beach with a life guard in season is a five minute bike ride or ten minute walk, and there are numerous other beaches easily available by bike, car, or shuttle bus. The frequent shuttle stops across the street from the back yard.
Since the entire island is a beach you wake up and decide whether you want surf or calm for the day. Upon returning from a beach, museum, or exploring kind of day you wash off in the enclosed outdoor shower or clean your sandy feet on the back deck, and drop your towels in the mudroom/laundry room.
From there you enter the spacious new eat in kitchen with beautiful granite counter tops and wood floor. The living room has a view of Madaket Harbor and ocean beyond and lets onto the front deck. Downstairs the master bedroom has a queen bed and TV. The downstairs guest room has a queen and single bed.
The open stairway leads upstairs to three rooms and a bathroom. The "bunk room" has two extra long singles and a water view, while the guest room has a queen and a single also with a water view. There is also a children's play or sleep area known as "the cloud room."
In the evening there are games to be played on the lawn, ping-pong in the basement, sunsets to be enjoyed, beach picnics, numerous restaurants for dinner or cocktails, two movie theaters, or just board games and reading at home.
Located a ten minute drive or 20 minute bike ride on a protected bike path from "downtown," the house is approached from the Madaket Road but fronts on Washington Avenue which in spite of its grand name is a dirt road largely occupied by the resident rabbits.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Upstairs guest rooms are air-conditioned
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Parking space for three cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove : Firewood available in the trash enclosure
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : The upstairs guest room singles are extra long for teenagers
- Child Bed : The Cloud Room (interior sleeping/play room) is good for one little person
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : You name it, it's here
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Water View : The front deck is the place to have a drink and watch the sunset
- Communications
- Telephone : Free unlimited domestic long distance phone calls
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Secure WiFi. Password provided.
- Other Amenities
- Linens provided for summer rentals
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Sorry, our youngest son is allergic
- Kid Friendly : Large semi-fenced yard, ping pong table, flags and kites to fly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Please see the calendar below for dates available.
May $2,400/week, June $2,800/week
July $3,600/week
August $4,200/week
Sunday to Sunday in July and August, other months occupancy date is negotiable
Weeks flopping from one month to the next will receive a blended rate.
$400/night (plus cleaning) with a three night minimum in
May, June, September and onwards
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1994
My husband and I call the house "Sand Palace" named after a movie theatre in the British Virgin Islands. This is the kind of place children and grandchildren love. Lots to do, good location, water view.
Why the Owner Chose Madaket
There's so much to do for all ages... we like biking and sunset watching from our deck, guests like to hike to the views from nearby open land, little kids like to catch turtles, bigger ones enjoy riding the shuttle bus or bike into town, and everyone loves the beaches. Being an island surrounded by beaches you can pretty much use any beach you can get to.
Property Photos
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- Bring your own family flag! Rabbits all over the place at twilight. - Madaket Home on Nantucket Island
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- Big enough for backyard games! Croquet is fun for all ages - Madaket Home on Nantucket Island
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- Water view of Madaket Harbor - Madaket Home on Nantucket Island
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- Living room - out of sight are the TV, computer/game table, wood burning stove
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- More spacious than pictures show
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- Equipped and modern kitchen and inside dining area.
Traveler Reviews (5)
Wonderful place to vacation.
Guest: Laura K.
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
Sand Castle is an easy 1/2 mile walk to Madaket beach-one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. You can walk for miles along the shoreline. The house is great. It has an airy, well-stocked kitchen, lots of games and books, and an easy flow for visiting. We loved the view off the porch where we would eat breakfast in the morning watching Hither creek and Madaket harbor, and then gathered there again to toast lovely sunsets and another glorious day on Nantucket. Larry is a great host and made sure we had everything we needed to make the stay pleasant. The bus stops right at the corner by the house, so it was easy for people to get in & out of town. We used our bikes on the bike path that runs right past the house to get into town or go off exploring. Sand Castle has a great location and is well-appointed for a comfortable stay. We hope to return soon.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with young children.
Back again!
Guest: Susan F.
Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/30/11
Hi Larry, We had a really nice time as always. You can plan on us again next year..... you need to promise you won't ever sell... or stop renting... deal?
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Sand Palace
Guest: Mary P.
Date of Stay: 06/20/11
Review Submitted: 06/29/11
Our stay at Sand Palace was special for a number of reasons. First, the house was very comfortable and everything one would want for a vacation was supplied by the considerate owners, Larry and Nancy. The attention to detail and concern for your enjoyment was most appreciated. The location of the house was not only convenient to the beach, but we so enjoyed the lovely views from the front deck looking out towards the water and wildlife. The week provided us with many wonderful memories with family and friends.It was truly a wonderful week and we look forward to returning one day. Thank you to our most considerate hosts, Larry and Nancy.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Sand Palace in Madaket
Guest: Abi S.
(Cornwall, VT)
Date of Stay: 07/26/09
Review Submitted: 08/18/09
The Sand Palace was the perfect home for our week-long three-generation family vacation. We were 10 people in four family units, housed very comfortably in this compact but spacious home. The kitchen is nicely remodeled. The furnishings all around are clean, and everything is well maintained. The basement is a gold-mine of toys, all available for use: ping pong table, beach chairs, kites, lawn games, sand toys, etc., etc. Also lots of baby equipment such as high chairs and strollers. Owners are thoughtful and generous. The shuttle was one of the great features of our stay. It stops right across the street and will take you to town, then on across the island if you want to go. We bought week-long passes and got a lot of use from them. You can also place your bike on the rack. We didn't know Nantucket when we made this reservation, but Madaket was a lucky choice. It is the "unfancy" end of the island, where homes are of reasonable size and people do their own gardening. No trophy homes out here. The beach was fabulous, and the bay also. Next time we will bring kayaks and put in at Madaket Bay. We rented bikes for the week, and could get everywhere on them (with supplement from the shuttle bus). Try the bike shop off the main drag on the way to the children's beach; they were generous and helpful. We hope to enjoy another week at the Sand Palace in the near future.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
2 perfect vacations at Sand Palace
Guest: Escapee from DC
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 08/10/08
Review Submitted: 08/27/08
We have stayed at the Sand Palace the past 2 summers and have been very pleased. The house is in excellent condition and very well supplied. The setting is excellent- immediate access to the shuttle and bikepath, but far enough back from the road to avoid any traffic noise. (For us, the shuttle is one of the great features of Madaket; it whisks you from the peace and quiet of Madaket to the activities and restaurants of the town with no hassle, through great scenery.)The large yard is nice, with rabbits always on the scene. The view from the living room of Hither Creek and Madaket Harbor is very pretty (better than the website photos suggest), with great sunset views. We were concerned to learn that Madaket Beach would be closed this summer, but things worked out fine, as Smiths Point beach is nicer than ever, and is a quick bike ride or a manageable walk. Numerous other beaches also are easily reachable as well. Finally, the owners of Sand Palace are very efficient and thoughtful. We've rented many vacation houses in many places, and at higher prices, but Sand Palace is the best!
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