My family stayed here in August (kids are aged 20, 17 and 14). This is probably the 15th house we have rented in Nantucket over the last 20 years, and it was by far the best. I hope we can stay here again the next time we are here (next year, hopefully).
Gretchen is a great host. She is flexible and communicative, with quick replies to any and all questions. Hands down the best owner we have encountered.
The house is only a few years old, and it appears to be very well built and in great condition. The fixtures are of a high quality, and the furniture is new and comfortable and stylish.
The photos don't do the house justice, as the living room is bigger than it seems, as it the kitchen. The upstairs floor has 3 ensuite bedrooms, while the basement has another bedroom plus a play room. In addition, there is an extra living room with a pull-out sofa; this room also has an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. So really there are 5 bedrooms, and this house can comfortably accommodate 10 people (which is unusual in Nantucket where many houses claim to be able to sleep more than they really can).
The upstairs floor also has a nice little hallway with a couple of chairs and 2 desks which are a nice touch. Wifi throughout the house is good (it was very sluggish initially but was fine after I rebooted the system).
Location is excellent - there's a bike path running past the end of the street so you can get to other parts of the island very easily (and safely). Town is a few minute drive away. There are also some great beaches on this side of the island - Fat Ladies is a few minutes drive away and that was our favorite this year due to its proximity and lack of crowds.
The outdoor area is also great, with new teak dining furniture with space for 8 easily, and 10 at a stretch (10 chairs are provided). There's also a table with 2 chairs and a sofa for additional seating, as well as some Adirondack chairs. Outdoor shower, and a handy footwashing station add to the creature comforts.
There are also a couple of nice little touches - there's a Dyson vacuum which was really handy for removing sand from the car trunk, and also a blue cooler bag which was great for taking a few drinks to the beach to watch the sunset.
All in all, we had a wonderful week, and the house was perfect. 5 stars all around.