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Stunning family home -walk to town- 2br 1.5 bath. private and quiet. Great loc.

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Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51180 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Nantucket Town, MA
  • Nantucket Historical Association
    13 min walk
  • Jethro Coffin House
    19 min walk
  • Nantucket Atheneum
    3 min drive
  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    9 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket (Nantucket Town), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Old Gaol and Loines Observatory. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Abiah Folger Franklin Fountain and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Vestal St Observatory.
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What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Children's Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Surfside Beach - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Jetties Beach - 11 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stubbys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪45 Surfside Bakery and Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning family home -walk to town- 2br 1.5 bath. private and quiet. Great loc.

2 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Carriage house- Finishes by designer, Grounds by landscape architect. House architect designed. Large entry, bedroom and half bath on first floor. The second floor has a great room with custom kitchen, granite counters, cook island (gas stove), panoramic view of the island. Cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Tile shower and stone counter in bath, and queen bedroom with window seat. House is charming, cozy and beautiful. Central Air. Private patio and washer/dryer.

Patio and Weber grill at back door.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Owner

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,180 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 28

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0114761970

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Stunning family home -walk to town- 2br 1.5 bath. private and quiet. Great loc. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Real Deal
The guest house at Blue Crab is charming, inviting, and the perfect place to stay for a real Nantucket experience. The open kitchen area allows for comfortable down time, the sunny views and sweet backyard patio provide an "escape" feel, but the best part is the perfect location. Just a straight, easy mile walk into town for shopping and action, allows you to have best of both worlds...it's just a sweet and charming as the pictures show. This one's the real deal!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two glorious weeks in august
The property exceeded expectations on all fronts - it is a lovely, classy, comfortable space that worked perfectly for my wife and inlaws. It's about a 25-30 min walk to the heart of downtown and an easy drive to all breaches. Can't say enough good about it - and Heather was super responsive. I'd give it 100 stars if I could. Nantucket is still my fave place on that planet!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

michael h.

Overall okay, water looked, tasted like that
Place was nice and tidy, however the water tasted like rust. The shower was stained from it as well as the water in the toilets with an off brown/yellowish color and the inside of dishwasher. No hot tub/jacuzzi as advertised. Clean otherwise and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home
The home was perfect for what we needed. Location was great. Would probably stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty cottage on the edge of town
This cottage was perfect for our long weekend stay on Nantucket! It is about 1 mile from the shops and restaurants in Nantucket Town, which we could easily walk to. The owner also provided bikes which we rode to Bartlett Farms for the 1/2 marathon and Cisco Brewers afterward. The cottage was charming, had a large living and kitchen area and included all the amenities we needed. Perfect for our family of 4!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay in Nantucket and a great property owner
Sharon is very kind and promptly responded to all of our questions. The house is beautiful and relaxing to hang out in. When the weather from hurricane Ian blew into the island and shut down all the ferries, she graciously offered an extra night for free until we can get off the island the following day. I definitely recommend this property and would stay here when traveling to Nantucket!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was as billed. Very nice and met our needs. Owner very nice and hospitable
Very good Only improvement we would suggest is change to a new mattress in the master bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kit G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Enjoyed the location and quiet neighborhood. Short bike ride to town for coffee and muffins. Wonderful private back patio. Conveniently located to bike paths. Definitely recommend this cottage for couple or small family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elijah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Our family of four (w/ teenagers) staying for a week in early August. It slept all of us comfortably. Kitchen allowed for us to make all of our meals in. The place was great and had everything we needed. Close to downtown (15-20 minute walk) and also within a short bike ride of the beaches. We used the beach chairs, umbrella, cooler and bikes very often. Just note that is shares a driveway with another rental property owned by the same owner. But the people staying next to us were awesome and actually made our time more fun. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Property for Return Visit
We stayed on this property a few years go and returned again - our two children loved the 2nd bedroom being on the 1st floor and having their own space. The location is quiet but not overly remote (it's about a 10-minutes walk to town). Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a good location that's not too close to town (but close enough). We brought our car with us and found it was helpful for quick trips to the beaches and supermarkets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Brittany G.

Convenient home base for your ACK vacation
We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Crab Cottage. The home is convenient to town or either end of the island if you’re into exploring like us! Fully equipped and provided everything we needed for our stay. Sharon was wonderful to communicate with, as well. Not complaints, just a few things to note if traveling with kids: the bedrooms are on separate levels making it a little difficult with a young child. The road at the end of the driveway is dirt, so make sure you bring your jogger with big wheels if you plan to walk to town. The bones of the cottage are quintessential Nantucket. A few updates to the living room and bedding and and this will be a 5 star property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
We loved our stay! It was quiet but close to town amd the beach. The amenities were great! We’d love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Perfect location
The cottage is perfectly located down a dirt road, just a short distance from town and an easy drive to all the best beaches. Sharon was extremely responsive and helpful with all my inquiries. I did have an issue with the washing machine but I am certain it will be fixed for the next guests.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Farah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, centrally located
We were greeted by Paul, who offered some tips regarding biking around the island. Paul and Sharon, our hosts, were very kind and responsive. The house was clean and comfortable and well located for us to get around the island by bicycle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for the Stroll
We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Crab Cottage for the Christmas Stroll. It was close enough to walk into town for all of the festivities. The house was comfortable and cozy for four adults. It was very private and quiet. We would definitely recommend this rental!! Sharon was very responsive prior to our weekend for my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

caroline p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a weekend getaway!
This cute property is perfect for a weekend on Nantucket. Great location and nicely appointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
Our family of four had a lovely stay in this Nantucket gem. We had everything we needed for our trip, from beach towels and chairs to every the necessity in the kitchen. The location is perfect! A lovely 15-20 minute walk to town restaurants and shopping. Quick Uber rides to the best beaches on the Island. The owner of the house was responsive and super easy to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & Quaint
Such an easy, central location for biking to beach and walking to town! Perfect size for a family of 4, well-equipped kitchen, wonderful patio for morning coffee. Extremely comfortable, and we had a lovely visit to the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Sharon made everything super easy and convenient, everything available in the house that we needed. Roofers came very early before check out that was not ideal but otherwise house was perfect and location. Would for sure rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

A Perfect Nantucket Stroll Get-Away
This was the perfect place for my sisters and I to enjoy a Sisters and Nantucket Stroll weekend. The house was clean and cozy and very conveniently located. We were able to walk into town for the weekend festivities, and then come back to the house for some relaxation. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend on Nantucket.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Rebecca N.

Great Location and home design; sticky doors and "worn" interior
First impression was good, until we tried to gain access through the front door, which was so tightly stuck, we couldn't open it without great force, leaving us with needing to leave the door slightly ajar (and unlocked). The back door had the same issue, thus, unfortunate. Also, cleanliness would be a 5 out of 10. Towels were stained, kitchen counters were not clean, missing lightbulbs in island pendants, sofa was worn and uncomfortable, etc. It could be a 10, considering the location, AC, and some of the nice furnishings, good closet space, etc. Unfortunately, the negatives were pretty distracting. Not sure we would rent there again without some assurances that the items mentioned were completely addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sam E.

Great visit to Nantucket island!
We had a great visit to ACK staying in Sharon's "Close To ___ " garage apartment - all four of our family fitting in very comfortably. July weather was superb, never caused us to "house bound" the entire 2 weeks. As reported the location was an easy 10 min. walk to town's Main St.; just a short dirt road bike-peddle to the Madaket Rd. bike path; and a 5 min. bike ride or 15 min. stroll to the north beach between the Jetties and Dionis west of Cliffside. Uber'd from there without any problem to the south shore beaches and Cisco Brewery. And best of all, it was a peaceful spot away from the would-be traffic congestion in town. Backyard patio fits about 4-6 people well, and was quiet if main house guests weren't in the grassy back yard of that adjacent house - never an issue during our stay. Never noisy next door although one is conscious of those guest's movements (comings/goings) in the main house. Especially loved the "upside-down" floor plan with the kitchen, living area and main bedroom upstairs to catch the breeze. Entrance hallway w/ washer/dryer closet and one other bedroom (2 twins) downstairs ground floor with garage. One full bath upstairs - note, just one shower/toilet so you have to share! Plenty of closet space in the two bedrooms though, no sharing necessary. Good responsive property manager fixed a water problem same day. Never got to the bottom with Sharon of our laundry issue though. You'll really like this location, the brightness of the house - lots of screened windows upstairs, well-architected - and outside appearance in addition to the back patio. Particularly cozy stand-alone apartment for a family of four sleeping - one queen and two twin beds. Not recommending you try to entertain 10 for dinner as you'd be stepping on one another's toes! Maybe 6 for dinner, ha-ha. Ultimately it's great for sleeping a small group who's active at the beach or one the water every day which we were. Enjoy!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Perfection!
Four of us stayed here for a long weekend, it was perfect. We did have a car, but it was about a 20 min walk to town. Very clean and had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

steve f.

Beautiful house and property !
The house at everything we needed and Sharon made sure everything was all set once we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018