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Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden!

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This is Habetrot as viewed from the swing set!
The front of the house.
Swing set with room for plenty of games: croquet, badminton, soccer, etc.
The cottage
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd floor main house double

1 Double Bed

2nd floor main house double

1 Double Bed

2nd floor main house queen

1 Queen Bed

Cottage bedroom with queen

1 Queen Bed

Cottage bunkroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Cottage kitchenette living area with a Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom downstairs

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cottage bathroom

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

Delicious outdoor shower

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo

Downstairs guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master en suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom, main house

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden!

Rare availability for late August 2024. Discounted stay!

Main house with cottage on private quiet garden property within walking distance of Sconset village, beaches, bike path. The property and houses are brimming with charm. Large backyard for outdoor grilling, badminton, croquet, or simply relaxing and enjoying the garden. There is a great swing set and mini climbing structure in the backyard as well. The house and cottage are extremely livable and afford quite separate space for larger groups or families.

You will find that there are activities for children of all ages in Sconset, on Nantucket and even on the property. If you re an extended family looking for a place to meet varying needs, or a small group looking for a great place to spend a week, the house, cottage and garden will serve your needs.

First Floor Description
Main house has a large kitchen, laundry room, living room, gorgeous sun room with a flat screen TV- and a daybed perfect for reading. Spacious master bedroom with tub shower and Queen bed. Guest bedroom (King) with bathroom with a tub. Outdoor shower.

Really pretty garden sitting area in the back yard- The backyard garden has beautiful sitting and eating areas that are gorgeous for breakfasts, evening cocktails, dinners or just sitting and reading on a warm afternoon. Private yard.

Second Floor Description
Main house has three bedrooms (Queen, Full, Twin) that share one hall full bathroom on the 2nd floor. Main house sleeps 9 max. COTTAGE: kitchenette living area with a Queen bed. Bedroom with Queen. Full bathroom with laundry. Second floor has a bunk room.

Cottage sleeps 6.

Window a/c units, washer/dryer, WiFi in both the house and cottage; Cable TV in house and cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no outdoor music, loud noise or partying.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property registration number C0148231970

About the area

Nantucket

Nantucket is home to this holiday home. Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum and Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and Vestal St Observatory. Travelling with kids? Consider White Heron Theatre, or check out an event or a game at Nantucket Community Sailing.
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Siasconset, MA

What's nearby

  • Siasconet Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sankaty Head Light - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sankaty Head Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Siasconset Golf Course - 6 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crosswinds Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nantucket Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Claudette's Sandwiches - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Espresso To Go - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Summer House Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden! ?

As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden! on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$1,482, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright cheery year-around house and cottage with quiet, private garden! located?

This family-friendly Nantucket holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Siasconet Beach and Willfield. Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary and Siasconset Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

We loved "Habitrot" !

We found this the perfect house for us! We were up in 'Sconset for a family wedding, and the house with its historic Nantucket family feel, just embraced us. Filled with heavenly books and comfortable beds and surrounded with grassy gathering spots and beautiful old trees, Habitrot made our hearts sing. Thank you, thank you, Dierdre et al.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental. Lots of bedrooms and space: we were 3 little families in for a wedding and the house and cottage worked very well. Deirdre was very easy to work with.House was clean and well stocked. Quick walk to access small grocery store and the beach. Sconset is quiet and lovely with free regular shuttles to Nantucket.We would definitely return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

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

Family Wedding

Nine of us stayed together in this gracious family home. The home was well equipped with a great floor plan. We had every weather, rain, fog, sun and felt cozy and snug.This is not a slick set up but rather a welcoming well loved home. We felt so fortunate to be there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

michael c.

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

Great locationin Sconset

Large rambling home and cottage. Well kept grounds for outdoor actuvity it just lounging. Older home but all oretty much as advertised. And great location for walking around Sconset and the Bluff Walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Such a perfect rental house and location!

My group of friends absolutely LOVED this unique and perfect house! The communication was fantastic with the house owner. Very responsive and helpful with any questions. We would 100% stay here again next trip to Nantucket. We loved that it is a close walk to the beach and to the town. Everyone had plenty of space to sleep comfortably and everything we needed was available at the house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Sconset Charmer

Perfect spot for a family group in town for a wedding. House was well-stocked, very comfortable, not fancy. Walk to Sconset village, Bluff Walk and beach. Deirdre promptly answered all our questions, great communication. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob E.

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

Excellent Sconset Getaway!

We had a great time staying at Habetrot. The location is spectacular, walking distance to both the beach and town. The home and cottage themselves are spacious, and there is no shortage of comfortable guestrooms. The yard is also a great place to hang out in between beach trips and dinner plans. We were incredibly fortunate to have great whether while we were there, which was an added bonus. There were adequate supplies, linens, beach chairs, etc. which made logistics easy as well. Check in was very easy, and the Host was very responsive for the few items we needed to communicate on. Overall, would definitely return, and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn R.

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

Wedding

Absolutely amazing for our son and new DIL’s wedding! The house and cottage were just perfect for bringing our 2 families together. There was plenty of room for everyone to gather together and hang out. Their wedding day started with the first look and wedding photos taken at the house. What a beautiful backdrop for their wedding photos. The host was so gracious and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve Q.

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

Great Sconset location! Beautiful setting!

This was the perfect place for our family to gather for a Sconset Chapel wedding! We walked to the ceremony and reception next door! Deirdre Lord, the owner/manager, was very helpful and communicative. All descriptions were very accurate. This place can easily support 14 people with the beautiful cottage behind the house. What a great experience for a wonderful occasion! Thank you for everything, Deirdre!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin Mary T.

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

Siasconset stay with so much character and charm!!

3 families (10 people) just got back from Deirdre’s home and honestly I have never felt this relaxed after a vacation. No worries with Deirdre. She is very responsive and makes you feel very welcome. Rules are simple. I say this as some VRBO’s have 4 pages of rules and I am intimidated before I get there. You are literally in her home with plenty of games, puzzles, eclectic furniture, artwork from children’s drawings to various sculptures. I even found a secret dollhouse on the last day!! My sister in law is an artist and was delighted with all the beauty that she was surrounded with. Keep in mind this is an old home with a lot of character. There is one bedroom with a rug. If you have allergies bring Zyrtec. Our week was foggy and damp (expected,enjoyed) alternating with the most gorgeous days. We loved napping on the porch listening to the rain! You can walk to Siasconset market for coffee, ice cream and essentials. You can walk to the beach, bike ride all through the neighborhoods and walk the bluff. The beach has rough surf so keep that in mind. Not for young kids. The bus stop is nearby and will take you anywhere you want. We rented a jeep and went to great point and saw the seals. Great experience we will remember forever. The ranger was super nice and said he was going to send out a search party as it was getting close to dusk. We were reporting an injured seal and got delayed. Hope he made it!! Thank you Deirdre for a sharing your beautiful home with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K.

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

LOV HOUSE

House was clean and well appointed. Excellent kitchen. Served 10 at dining room table. Group was family and a couple unrelated stayed in guest house great yard for outdoor gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Habetrot

2nd time there for me. I’ve brought over 20 people in total to the Habetrot and everyone loves it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Coffin Sias Street

Great spot close to ocean. House charming with plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Deirdre Lord

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Why they chose this property

We have been coming to Sconset for over 40 years. We bought this property for its location, privacy and garden. We've loved coming here for the past 30 years and we can't wait to share this special place with you.

What makes this property unique

The privacy and ability to accommodate a growing, extended family has made this house a perfect year round get away for us over the last 30 years. We love having cocktails in the garden, grilling and having dinner outside in the summer and fall, walking to Sconset town for ice cream in the afternoon.

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