This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, charming Nantucket home is minutes from popular Surfside Beach. Nestled in Beach Plum, a private residential community, white shelled lanes escort you to the property. It’s amenities and comforts offer a place for activities and restful vacationing. A large backyard offers serene privacy and lush landscaping unlike other homes in the area. In the yard, sit on the bluestone patio day or evening and enjoy comfortable patio furniture, grassy space for play and the grill for an evening of cooking in. Rinse off after a day at the beach or pool in the outdoor enclosed shower. The wrap around porch surrounding the home both draws you into the yard and allows for access into the living room and dining room. While enjoying a good book, your morning coffee at daybreak or an evening drink at sunset, you’ll soon be immersed in the splendor of Nantucket!

A garage offers storage for summer activity equipment and hosts beach chairs, a cooler and umbrella for your use. The home is less than 5 minutes by car to Surfside Beach or if you're adventurous, just minutes from bike paths that take you right to the beach. Alternatively, you can take the WAVE-the all island public bus-with a nearby shuttle stop. Surfside Beach has a bathhouse, restrooms, yummy beach shack, large parking lot and bike racks. In addition, you are only a 2-mile drive from quaint downtown Nantucket serving the foodie, shopper, art and history enthusiast alike. You can may also wish to take the WAVE downtown and avoid the hassle of parking.

Just across the street from the home is the Beach Plum Community Center with a heated infinity outdoor pool, playground, gym, and garden area with a gazebo. It’s the perfect spot for those times when you feel like being closer to your vacation home. The har-tru tennis court is on the other side of the development, but just a 3-4 minute walk.

Entering from the side of the house nearest to the garage, you’ll find a large mudroom with a half-bath, double storage closet and enclosed washer and dryer for your use. Take off your shoes and lighten your load-it's time to come in and relax!

Fresh linens, pillows, comforters, bath towels and beach towels are provided. Central air-conditioning and radiant wood floors are throughout the home. If you’re looking for a clean, smoke-free, finely maintained home, this one is for you!

Downstairs:
A large kitchen with new stainless appliances, granite center island with 3 stools and plentiful counter space; dishes, glassware, flatware, utensils, kid-friendly ware and cookware are provided. A separate large dining table seats 6 in fashionably cushioned high-backs with ample room for additional seating. The dining room opens to a nice sized family room with a gas fireplace, above mantle television, 2 couches and a comfy club chair and ottoman. The space is calming and welcoming with custom window blinds throughout. You may exit the home onto the wrap around porch from the living room or dining room, if needed.

An en-suite crisp blue and white appointed master bedroom has a queen bed, ceiling fan, smart TV, Serina and Lily nightstands and long dresser and double slider closets. With plenty of room, the bathroom has a double-wide glass enclosed tiled shower, two marble sinks and heat lamp. A unique feature is the two toilets separately enclosed-a his and hers!

Upstairs:
As you make your way up the staircase, a second family room has a comfortable Inside Weather couch with chaise, Serina and Lily coffee table and a club chair for television viewing, game playing or conversation-it's a great place for the kids. Or, a great place for you to find a quiet space!

An en-suite sunny master bedroom has a queen bed, ceiling fan, TV, dresser, nightstands and a double wide closet. The roomy, historic Nantucket color-inspired bathroom has both a glass enclosed double-wide tiled shower and large porcelain tub. Above the single marble sink is a heat lamp.

One bedroom has two sets of Pottery Barn bunk beds, separating nightstand, a long dresser and closest that is perfect for children or teens. The other bedroom has two twin-sized beds, ceiling fan, separating nightstand, dresser and closet that is perfect for adults, children or teens.

These two bedrooms share an adjacent bathroom with a glass enclosed double-wide tiled shower and one marble sink in a palette of Nantucket blues and greens.

Note: The address to the home is 4 Thistle Way, off of Blazing Star. The VRBO map location is “slightly off”. If you enter the address into Yahoo Maps, you can see accurate location. Also, the home has a two-car garage. You will have access to the garage, however there may be a car parked in the garage bay furthest from the house.