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Exquisite Oceanfont Cottage at Madaket Beach!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

A. Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

B. Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

C. Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

D. Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

E. Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

F. Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Exquisite Oceanfont Cottage at Madaket Beach!

Delightful Madaket beach home named "Sweet Thing" is perfect for a family or group of friends. Have an unforgettable trip at the best place in Nantucket for sun, surf, nature, adventure, and fun!

Location-Location-Location! Steps to pristine Madaket Beach--the surf will lull you to sleep each evening. You’ll also be adjacent Madaket Harbor, which is an excellent calm beach for small children. Enjoy surfcasting and drive on sand/beach with your 4x4 at Smith's Point, boating or kayaking around Madaket Harbor, and much more. You'll be seconds to the bike path and shuttle bus, which provide service to downtown and across the island, not to mention you'll be surrounded by miles of conservation land for taking long walks and recreation.

Enjoy the perfect blend of modern comforts/upgrades and preservation of details that evoke the history and spirit of this seafaring island. Beautiful original hardwood floors, tasteful touches of a bygone nautical era, and more pair with exquisite furnishings, elegant kitchen and living room appliances, hydrangea-filled gardens, and more. You'll never want to leave!

The primary bedroom has a queen bed and the guest bedroom has a full bed and twin bunk beds. Sleeper sofa in the living room for extra sleeping space. Two full bathrooms are complemented by and an outdoor shower. The rear patio deck with dining table and grill give you an exceptional outdoor dining option.

All new kitchen cabinets and appliances. Freshly painted and newly decorated with an idyllic living room with 65 inch Frame TV. Take in sunsets from the dining room or the private deck. The property is surrounded by gorgeous hydrangeas.

Other amenities include wireless hi-speed internet, stereo, surround sound, wine/beverage center, washer, dryer, beach chairs, cooler and beach towels.

Next door to Millie's Restaurant and Bar, the heartbeat of Madaket. Millie's also runs a cute general store and ice cream shop.

Bunk house (queen bed in loft; sleeper sofa; bathroom) can be added to your stay to give your group additional room for an extra cost. Please let us know if you are interested in adding the bunk house; we'll share costs/options.

Registration #: 028004
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About the area

Nantucket

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Madaket, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Founder's Cemetery and Old Gaol are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Loines Observatory and Vestal St Observatory. White Heron Theatre and Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Madaket Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smith's Point Wildlife Sanctuary - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Jetties Beach - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Surfside Beach - 24 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪167 Raw Nantucket - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Siam to Go - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cisco Brewers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Foggy Nantucket - Foggy's Puck Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos don't show how perfect this "sweet thing" cottage truly is. I loved being on Nantucket and witnessing the island wake up from the winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place, comfortable, responsive helpful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is impeccable and the location can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and had easy access to everything we needed. Great location, well-appointed kitchen. The best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely place. Extravagantly equipped. Felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing 30th anniversary trip to Nantucket! Property was fantastic and owner was highly responsive. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Sweet Thing” is an awesome place to stay, Great location, clean and tidy. Cute back deck with ocean view. Close enough to hear the waves on the beach.Super fun!Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James S M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

Great location, beautiful and well kept cottage, and the host was easy to get a hold of and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin and location. Lovely high-end appliances and aesthetics throughout. The owner was very pleasant and easy to communicate with for check in and everything went smoothly during our stay. We had a wonderful time - perfect for three adults and two medium sized dogs, and we hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great place, location and host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nantucket-so relaxing

We loved our stay at Sweet Thing in Nantucket! We were away from the busy streets and right by the beach! The sunsets were incredible and we enjoyed eating at Mollie’s several times. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location-bike path accessible

Fantastic property well aportioned and great communication. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bday celebration

Great time celebrating a birthday. Beautiful views, seal sightings everyday on the beach and the cottage was perfect. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Garry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful weekend in Nantucket

The cottage was beautiful and we had a wonderful weekend. It was only a minute from our front door to the beach, to the bus into town, and to Millies. It was a great weekend and JP was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic Madaket

The location of the property is perfect! Walk to beach, magnificent sunsets and Millie’s. Could not have been better! The house is truly a “sweet thing with a perfect layout”! It is very cozy and I would recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Thing is a Sweet Thing

Absolutely as advertised. Great Amenities, Responsive Owner anytime. Location Best in Madaket steps from the Wave steps from beach... Millie's is bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

We loved our stay. Amazing location next to the beach and Millie’s, and easy use of the bus into town for the teens. Jp was great to deal with and quick to answer any questions. The description of the house is a little misleading - def not a 3 br. It’s a 2br with a pullout couch. Regardless, great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Review

Nice property but with multiple properties onsite parking is problematical.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will definitely book again!

Myself, my boyfriend and our dog planned a long getaway weekend to Nantucket. We came across this property that was very fairly priced for the area. We enjoyed our stay here in the cottage so much. It was updated, clean, felt homey, the property was great and has water views. JP the host was extremely helpful and kind and made the whole process so easy for us. When we come back to Nantucket we will be staying here again and we would recommend to anyone to stay here as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2023
Thanks so much for the generous review, Arielle! We loved having you and look forward to seeing you back in Madaket soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Getaway

JP is such a great host! This was our first trip to Nantucket and Sweet thing is a lovely place to stay. The house is well stocked with cooking supplies, towels, beach chairs and more! Our only complaint would be the mattress in the master bedroom. Even with that, it is a great place to stay. It is steps away from the most beautiful sunsets! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute interior, but the first impression wasn’t great…needs a lot of TLC to clean green mold and just spruce up the front exterior. I can overlook that if it is a comfortable and clean interior, though. It was clean enough and had a decently stocked kitchen (although we hardly used it). However, it would have been a much better stay if sofa and bed were comfortable. It was very difficult to sit on the sofa without feeling you were going to slide off, and could not relax to watch a little tv or just snuggle….no depth and cushions slanted a bit. The bed was also hard and needed a foam topper or something to make it more comfortable. I know you get what you pay for, but I think a little extra comfort would have made a huge difference, and not cost much to do. A plus was the outdoor patio which was a nice place to sit and drink my morning coffee.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would love to keep this fabulous home a secret but it's just too amazing not to share. Everything was perfect. Top of the line appliances, fully stocked kitchen, beautifully appointed rooms, and a one minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. Ocean views from every room! Our host JP was so responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. A last minute get away has turned into a new tradition. We will be back over and over.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ursula h.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
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