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Welcome to your private Nantucket home, a 6-bedroom, 3-bath retreat for up to 11 guests, just 2,500 to 3,000 steps from downtown. Built circa 1755 by Simeon Gardner, this is one of Nantucket's oldest standing homes, with character-rich interiors, sloped floors, and that unmistakable old Nantucket feel. Private hot tub, outdoor dining, and a dedicated backyard. This listing is for the main house only, the cottage on the property may be occupied by another group during your stay.
🏠 Private Home | 🛏️ 6 Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Bathrooms | 👥 Up to 11 Guests Two-story historic home built circa 1755 in Nantucket's Historic District, within walking distance of downtown. Original character throughout, including sloped floors and narrow staircases. A new bathroom and select modern updates have been added for comfort. The main house has its own dedicated private outdoor area, partially enclosed by a fence that separates it from the cottage house. The cottage house is rented separately and may be occupied by another group during your stay. This home is not ADA accessible. FEATURES ♨️ Hot Tub: Private outdoor hot tub. Please note the hot tub is not available between first frost and spring, approximately November through April depending on weather conditions 🌿 Backyard: Private outdoor seating and dining area 🚿 Outdoor Shower 🚗 Parking: 1 designated off-street spot. This is your only parking option, street parking is not available. Please use your assigned spot only. 🍳 Kitchen: Fully stocked with essential cookware 🛏️ Bedding: Memory foam mattresses and quality linens 📶 High-Speed WiFi 🧴 Toiletries: High-end essentials 🛏️ Bedroom And 🛁 Bathrooms Layout First Floor: 🛏️ Bedroom 1: 1 Queen bed 🛏️ Bedroom 2: 1 Queen bed 🛁 Bathroom 1: Full Hallway Bathroom (Serves Bedrooms 1 and 2), shower stall 🛋️ Living Room 🍽️ Dining Room 🍳 Kitchen Second Floor: Please note the Second Floor is accessed via approximately 10 steep and narrow steps with a nautical rope handrail and motion lighting, consistent with the home's historic character. 🛏️ Bedroom 3: 1 Queen bed (ensuite full bathroom) 🛏️ Bedroom 4: 2 Single beds 🛏️ Bedroom 5: 2 Single beds 🛏️ Bedroom 6: 1 Single bed 🛁 Bathroom 2: Ensuite full bathroom to Bedroom 3 🛁 Bathroom 3: Full Hallway Bathroom (Serves Bedrooms 4, 5 and 6) OUTDOOR SPACE ♨️ Hot Tub: Private, seasonal availability approximately April through November 🌿 Backyard: Private seating and dining area 🚿 Outdoor Shower ACCESSIBILITY Stairs: Few steps from street level to front door. Approximately 10 steep and narrow steps to Second Floor with nautical rope handrail and motion lighting Floors: 2 Elevator: No Step-free entry: No Note: This home is not ADA accessible. The historic structure features uneven and sloped floors, narrow staircases, and no grab rails in all bathrooms. Host Information: Stay Heirloom professionally manages a collection of handcrafted homes designed to bring your group together. Our spaces are more than just a place to stay. They are a source of lasting memories. If you love this listing, but you are looking for something you don’t see here, please inquire!
Please note that the main house is one of two rental structures located on the property. Each structure is private with a dedicated outdoor space enclosed by a fence. The cottage house is rented separately from the main house and may or may not be occupied by another group during your stay. Unfortunately this home is not ADA accessible.
You will have complete privacy here. Should the rare maintenance issue occur, our ground team is available to assist. Check in is keyless; no need to worry about lost keys!
*IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS* -We have a minimum age requirement for booking this rental. Reservation holder must be 21 years or older. -We request that guests complete a guest verification process and sign an additional agreement prior to receiving any check-in information. -We require that guests provide a valid credit card and piece of ID for identification purposes only. -We do not accept peer-to-peer payment systems or any prepaid debit cards as methods of payment. -Pets are not allowed at this property. -Mailing packages to the premises is not permitted. -We use Arlo/Hikvision and Noise Aware in our homes. Arlo/Hikvision is a video recording system that has been installed at the front/back doors of the home’s EXTERIOR ONLY, for your safety. NoiseAware is a decibel monitoring system that we use to keep in accordance with local noise regulations. Permit Number: 021390
Need an early check-in or late check-out? Contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
• Reservation holder must be over 21 years of age • No smoking • No pets • No parties or events
Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Our home is located just a brisk walk from downtown Nantucket; great restaurants and shops are just a few steps away! The shoreline is close by, with the popular Jetties Beach just a 10 minute bike ride through town. Our home’s location is perfect for those looking to get the best of both worlds; the hustle and bustle of the community center and the reprieve of an island getaway. Beaver is located in the Historic District Near downtown, the home is about 2500-3000 steps to downtown
Want to explore? We’ve got you covered. Downtown Nantucket is a brisk walk away, but if you’re looking to adventure to other parts of the island, there are several different transportation options near us. There are two bike rentals within a 15 minute walk from our home; Young’s Bicycle Shop and Sandy Pedals Bikes. But, if cycling isn’t your speed, Affordable Rentals is also a 15 minute walk away in Downtown. Just remember to bike safely and wear a helmet!
Based on 64 verified guest reviews
“Was a great house on the best island!”
“This place was great for my friends and I! The location was perfect, a 10 minute walk to town. The yard and outdoor shower were great, and the living room was very cozy for hanging out and playing games. The beds were very comfortable and lots of extra towels and linens. Heirloom was very quick to respond if we had any questions or needed something. Would definitely come back!”
“A totally reasonable place. Pros: - Hierloom, the property management company, did an amazing job with communications and were very helpful - location was fantastic. Right in the historical district, easy walk to downtown Cons: - a lot that was intrinsic to the property and hard to change but worth knowing: slanted uneven floors, dusty and impossible to keep clean 19th century-ish finishes, hazardous stairs, etc - yard was small in the photos but felt even smaller and was really not useable with the small furniture - hot tub was old but did work, it the greatest tub - kitchen was cramped and the common room felt smaller and less useable than you would have hoped from the photos Overall a successful stay for us but this is just a cramped space for a two family stay. I probably wouldn’t book again but not an unreasonable choice because it really did give us access to an incredible island holiday.”
“Great house that's walkable to downtown! Would certainly recommend to any group that wants to be close to the shops and restaurants.”
“Great location - walk to town. Fits a bunch! Had a great time.”
“The house was in the perfect location. The linens and beds were clean and comfortable. Lots of towels were provided along with cleaning supplies. The house was definitely an older house. They have modernized the two upstairs but it is still a house from the 1700s. Our families loved its charm and the uneven floors but people less stable on their feet should be careful. We loved our stay.”