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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washer/dryer
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Atheneum
Place, Nantucket Atheneum
6 min walk
Nantucket Historical Association
Place, Nantucket Historical Association
8 min walk
Whaling Museum
Place, Whaling Museum
10 min walk
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
9 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!
Historic Skyemoor, originally built in 1694, is one of the 50 oldest houses on the island. Built by the Macy family, who arrived on Nantucket with the first settlers, Skyemoor is steeped in island history and culture, played host to Herman Melville and others, as well as served as the home of wealthy Whaling Captains throughout Nantucket’s whaling golden age.
Today, Skyemoor is the perfect family home, having been tastefully and carefully renovated to provide modern conveniences without losing its antique roots. The house sits high up on Main Street, at the head of town and central to all that Nantucket has to offer. Charming shops, fine dining restaurants, and beautiful beaches are all just steps away. Experience Nantucket the way the island is meant to be, with an appreciation for her beauty, a nod to the past, and from the comfort of a welcoming and grand family home.
Floor Plan
First Floor: Living Room, fireplace, dining room with a table for 8 and room for extra seating. A gourmet kitchen with Wolf stove, Miele appliances, an island with seating, and pantry. One queen bedroom, a hallway full bathroom, and another bedroom with a full bed, a pullout twin bed and ensuite bathroom.
Second Floor: One Queen bedroom overlooks the beautiful back garden. Another bedroom with two twin beds. These two rooms share a full bathroom in the hall, complete with a shower, washer & dryer. A luxurious master bedroom suite has its own soaking tub and shower.
Third Floor: 2 twin trundle beds and an ensuite full bathroom with a shower.
The house has a private garden accessible only to Skyemoor. Skyemoor has an attached cottage that shares a wall with the main house, and runs down the side street of Gardner Avenue. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and depending on the time of year, it can be let along with the main house to provide a total of 9 bedrooms for large groups or families. Most of the time the back cottage is let to respectful island professionals who have limited contact with anyone from the main house, as their entrance is separate.
2 off street parking spots on Gardner Avenue behind the house 1 additional crib is available if needed WiFi 6 Bedrooms 5 Full Bathrooms Outside Garden with grill and furniture.
In order to keep this house pet friendly, please be sure to let us know if you plan to bring a dog. We have a dog fee that goes directly to a separate cleaner and we need to be sure to schedule the pet cleaner in advance if you plan to bring a dog. In addition, for liability’s sake, please be sure to disclose the total number of people in your booking. We don’t charge per person, so it won’t affect your rate, we just need to know as part of our booking management process. Thanks for understanding and enjoy your time on Nantucket!
**Please note, in the event we are booked during your desired dates, we have another 5 bedroom property in the neighborhood https://www.vrbo.com/4290324
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Please let us know the exact number of guests as it helps us with planning.
We do allow dogs, however, we charge $500 per dog, as extra cleaning is required. Please be sure to inform us in advance if bringing a dog.
We do try to accommodate an early check-in whenever possible, though we cannot guarantee it.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number C0339091970
Property # 2852283vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Nantucket
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Cisco Brewers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Vestal St Observatory and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Travelling with kids? Consider Loines Observatory and White Heron Theatre. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.
Nantucket Historical Association - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Whaling Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Children's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Brotherhood of Thieves - 8 min walk
Stubbys - 10 min walk
Island Coffee - 10 min walk
Lemon Press - 7 min walk
The Club Car - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! on 18 Oct 2026 start from £1,231, 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 at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! located?
This family-friendly Nantucket holiday home is located by the sea, steps away from Fire Hose Cart House, Vestal St Observatory and Greater Light Garden. Hadwen House and Historic Mitchell House are just steps away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We had a great long weekend in this Nantucket home with 11 adult woman. The home is in a great location where we were able to walk to explore downtown Nantucket’s shops and restaurants. The kitchen was well stocked. There was lots of room to gather together as well as to have private space. We enjoyed our stay!
Can’t say enough good things about the property and the owners . Great location, historical / authentic decor but with updated bathrooms. We had a blast.
Lina was a very responsive and helpful host. The house and interior space was incredibly warm and welcoming, with a gorgeous open kitchen and living room area that was perfect for hosting a group of eleven girls. Almost every bedroom had its own bathroom, and we were able to comfortably move about the house. Location-wise, it was just a short 5 - 10 minute walk into town where we had access to anything we needed. I would absolutely book this location again for next trip to Nantucket.
The house was perfect for our party of 10! Plenty of room to spread out. Well appointed, clean, and perfect location to walk to town and drive to the beaches. 10 out of 10! Highly recommend!
Our family of 7 plus an infant had the most wonderful stay for Christmas stroll weekend. The house is exactly as described and is in an ideal location for walking to town! We loved our stay!
The house is super close for town which made for easy access to restaurants, shopping, and exploring! The property is beautiful, we can’t wait to come back and stay again.
We had an amazing stay at Skyemoor. The house was amazing and had everything we needed. Perfect size for our group of 4 adults and 6 teens. So close to town, everyone enjoyed their stay.
We loved our springtime stay in this gorgeous home. The large & open kitchen, number of beds and bathrooms was perfect for our group of girlfriends. Even with lots of rain, the walkability to downtown restaurants and shops was perfect. We had one slight reason to reach out to the host but they were accommodating and quick to respond. Would recommend and hope to stay again.
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was close to downtown so it was easy to walk to several establishments. The bathrooms were recently remodeled. The layout of the kitchen and dining room was great for our group.
Skyemoor was a lovely and accommodating spot for our large group of 12. The house is so charming and beautifully appointed and had everything we needed. The location is great, just steps to all the shops.
Our family all loved our stay!
We had a great stay for the Thanksgiving week. The proximity to town and our other family and friends was perfect. We had enough space for 11 of us to hang, play games, yet have our own space. Kitchen was fantastic.
i arranged to have my management team stay there for a business symposium
Donna W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Lina Breskman
My husband and I bought this gem of a House in 2020 and spent the last two years renovating it. This is our private vacation home, and we love spending time here as a family.
Why they chose this property
The location couldn't be better. The kids are walking distance to the whaling museum, Children’s beach & kid’s attractions. Adults are walking distance to shopping, restaurants, the harbor, parks and all the beauties Nantucket has to offer. We hope that your time in our house will make you as happy as it makes us and that you will be able to create beautiful memories.
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests