Nantucket Town, a neighborhood in Nantucket, is home to this cottage. Historic Mitchell House and Fire Hose Cart House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Cisco Brewers. Vestal St Observatory and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket are also worth visiting.
First Congregational Church - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Nantucket Atheneum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Quaker Meeting House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Children's Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Brotherhood of Thieves - 11 min walk
Handlebar Cafe - 11 min walk
The Nantucket Lobster Trap - 13 min walk
Gazebo - 12 min walk
Lemon Press - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Classic Gem! Nothing Like it! Private cottage on Main St. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Classic Gem! Nothing Like it! Private cottage on Main St.?
As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic Gem! Nothing Like it! Private cottage on Main St. on Oct 27, 2026 start from $829, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Classic Gem! Nothing Like it! Private cottage on Main St.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Classic Gem! Nothing Like it! Private cottage on Main St.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Classic Gem! Nothing Like it! Private cottage on Main St. located?
Located in Nantucket Town, this cottage is steps from Abiah Folger Franklin Fountain, Vestal St Observatory, and Greater Light Garden. Historic Mitchell House and Fire Hose Cart House are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The cottage was great! Perfect for our family of five.It was clean, cozy and on a nice and quiet side street. It’s such a great location with a nice little walk down Main Street into town.Jared was a great host!We would definitely stay here again!
We stayed for a week with our three young children and had a great time. The house is more spacious than the pictures show, which was great. It was very space efficient and had everything we needed. We didn't have a car, and packed light. The location was great for a quick walk to downtown or for us to hop on the bike trails with our kids. We jumped on the Madaket bike trail and biked to Dionis beach, which was amazing. It was easy to get to Jetties by walking to town, and taking the Wave. The neighbors were very nice as well. The downstairs bathroom is updated and spacious. The outdoor shower worked great, and there was some green space for the kids. Will definitely be back. The host was also very responsive.
My husband and I and our 18 month old had a wonderful stay at Jared’s house. Great proximity to town but far enough away to be removed from the noise. We hope to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2023
Thanks for your review, Jennifer. Everyone loves the location, and so do we! We’d love to have you back next summer.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
sue e.
Aug 8, 2014
cozy cottage
The house was clean, close to town and worked out perfectly for our family of 4! The owner was wonderful to work with, very helpful with our needs. I'm sure anyone who stays here will have a fabulous vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage. 4 adults stayed comfortably and we had everything we needed. Very quiet location. Close to bike paths. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2023
Thanks for your review, Susan. We're glad you enjoyed your stay.
Great location! Cute house! Has everything we need for the beach as well to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Genny O.
Aug 5, 2018
Perfect house for 2 couples. Just a quick walk to Nantucket shopping and warf
House had everything you could need . Very clean and bright. Would definitely
try to book this house again if we come back to Nantucket.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review. The location is just wonderful, which makes it easy to enjoy everything the downtown area has to offer. Our housekeepers do a terrific job keeping everything clean and fresh.
We would love to have you back at our Nantucket cottage.
This was our second trip to Jared’s home, and it was just as great as the first. The house is quiet and stocked with amenities and is perfect for a group looking to start close to town. We look forward to returning!
Fantastic location and the first floor is very modern/updated. The second floor is a bit date, which wasn't a major issue, but the beds were uncomfortable and the AC unit in one of the bedrooms had bits of black mold all over the vent area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2025
Thank you for the feedback, Tim. We are always looking for ways to enhance the safety and comfort of our guests' experience. Our caretaker has addressed what you observed as mold, and the AC units have been recently cleaned. The two mattresses in the upstairs bedrooms are: 1) Queen Posturepedic Plus and 2) Queen Simmons Plush. While bedding is often a matter of personal preference, we intentionally purchased highly rated mattresses with moderate firmness in order to satisfy the majority of guests. Thanks again, for staying at the cottage. We hope to see you again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kari S.
Dec 1, 2016
Charming and conveniently located
This was a beautiful and charming property. Just the perfect size for 2 couples for a weekend getaway. The location could not have been more perfect - an easy walk to town, shopping, restaurants and other activities. What a wonderful home base while we visited Nantucket for a wedding. The owners were a pleasure to work with, and ensured our check in and checkout were simple. Accomodations left nothing to be desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for your very kind review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay as much as we always do! Everyone loves the convenience of the location and the comfort of the home.
This was our second summer staying here.This property is a great rental if you are looking for a close walk to town. The location is fantastic not to close but not to far from town. The property has everything you need for a great trip! The owner is very fast to respond to any questions or concerns you may have. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2020
Thanks, Marie. We're so glad you chose to come back for a second year in a row. We hope you'll visit again next August! It is always my pleasure to be of to you before, during or after your stay.
Stayed in this quintessential Nantucket house with my husband and three teenagers. Plenty of room and the absolute perfect location, just a short walk into town! Jared was very accessible and came through when we had a slight problem. Overall, great stay and would definitely recommend this cute cottage!!!
Can’t wait to come back😀
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2020
Thanks for the very kind review, Erika. We’re very sorry about the initial glitch, but I’m always happy to do whatever I can to make things right, and we’re fortunate to have a great on-island team to respond to and resolve any issues at the cottage.
We had a wonderful week at this cottage. Perfect size for our family of four! The upstairs sitting room was great for small kids to play and watch tv out of the main living space. Nice location for walking into town and riding bikes out to explore the island. House was very clean and neat, well stocked with necessities and linens. We would love to return to this house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for your review, Emily! We were happy to host your family of four and hope to see you again soon.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Megan F.
Jul 24, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Excellent location!
Excellent location close to town. Throw rugs could be replaced and extra linens provided for the futons. Owners have provided everything you need though. Just need to provide better directions on how to operate TVs. Very cute cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2021
Thanks for your review of our cottage. We're glad you had a nice stay. Adding operating instructions for the TVs to our hospitality guide is a great idea. We clean and replace the rugs regularly, but it is hard to keep them clean with all the foot traffic. Several sets of extra linens are always stocked, but we will do a better job of communicating their location. We really appreciate the constructive feedback!
A really cute house with everything you need for a wonderful trip! The house was well organized and clean when we arrived. The owner was very quick to answer any questions I had prior to the trip. A great location, with about a 10-15 minute walk to town center and an easy drive to all beaches. Although the walk to town is easy, note the street and sidewalks are cobblestone and can be difficult walking with a suitcase or a non heavy duty stroller. I recommend catching a cab if you have a lot of belongings. Overall great home and we plan to book again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thanks for your review, Marie. Great point about the walking terrain heading in to town. It's part of the charm, but certainly makes it challenging with luggage.
We look forward to hosting you again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lynn S.
Sep 17, 2012
Main Street Getaway!
This apartment has it all! It's location is fantastic and a short walk to town. It has everything you would need which makes it easy to get there. It was very clean and had some extras I was not expecting including outdoor shower, beach chairs and bikes. The owners are very accommodating and welcoming. It even had a parking spot. I was looking at staying at a B&B and so glad I did not as this had so much charm and privacy. It also has a full kitchen to make breakfasts and lunches. Decor is very nice and has a cottage rustic feel to it. It was exactly what I was looking for and I am certain to be a returning guest. Thank you Jared!
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you next year!