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HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town

HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town

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Front of cottage, parking for one vehicle
Large private yard with covered outdoor dining area and lounge chairs
Private outdoor shower
Large private yard
Spacious entrance with storage

Overview of HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Nantucket, MA
  • Popular LocationWhaling Museum16 min walk
  • Popular LocationNantucket Ferry Terminal18 min walk
  • AirportNantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)5 min drive
  • Popular LocationJetties Beach8 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs living area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bath

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town

Half Shell is a charming two-story, one-bedroom cottage located on historic Pleasant Street, walking distance to town. The property is outfitted with a modern kitchen consisting of marble countertops, Viking and Miele appliances, gas stove, farm sink, cathedral ceiling in the main living area upstairs, and a lovely built-in window seat breakfast nook- the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and plan out your Nantucket adventures for the day!

There is a spacious queen bedroom downstairs with a private bath with a lovely hand-painted staircase leading to the upstairs open living room/kitchen area with a comfortable convertible couch and additional half bath. Perfect for a small family or two adult couples.

There is a private outdoor shower and charming deck and private hedge-lined yard. There is room to store bicycles, so you can rent bikes and ride them into town or to the beach! HalfShell is also equipped with lovely Serena and Lily linens, plush towels, and beach equipment (towels, chairs, and umbrella) to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Convenient in-town location with the following approximate distances:

10-minute leisurely walk (.5 miles) to historic Main Street, downtown shopping and restaurants

Easy access to the bike path (2 miles to Surfside, 1.5 miles to Jetties, 6 miles to Madaket)

Easy walk, drive or cab from both the Steamship Authority and Hy-Line ferry
While a car is not needed, parking is available for one vehicle.

Access the entire island via Nantucket’s award-winning transit system “The Wave” with a convenient stop located just moments away.

The cottage is located on the same property as the 5 bedroom main house which is also available to rent simultaneously. Perfect for multi-generation families to enjoy Nantucket bliss together while maintaining private space.

Check-in: 3pm

Check-out: 10am

Property manager

Sarah DeShaw

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0143931970

We should mention

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

About the area

Nantucket

This cottage is located in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Old Mill and Hadwen House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lily Pond Park and Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Vestal St Observatory and Loines Observatory are also worth visiting.
Map
Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 16 min walk
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk
  • Brant Point Light - 4 min drive
  • Surfside Beach - 7 min drive
  • Jetties Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Car Lounge - 13 min walk
  • Jack and Charlie's - 14 min walk
  • Lemon Press - 12 min walk
  • Juice Bar - 15 min walk
  • Slip 14 - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Old Mill, "Colored" Cemetery and Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum. Hadwen House and Francis Street Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half Shell Nantucket is awesome
Stayed at Half Shell for a wedding in Nantucket. Beautiful we had a great stay. Close enough to town that we walked. Property was great!! No complaints at all. Hope to come back to the island to visit. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hurricane Chasers
stayed at Half Shell due to a family wedding. Home location was just perfect, not only close to the festivities at Great Harbor Yacht Club, but also for a stroll into town. It is set off the street, private and quiet. Bed was comfy. Hurricane Lee was blowing through, but we were secure in the cottage! The VRBO pictures are accurate. Good communication with Sarah.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
What a cute property. My wife and I loved staying there and will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay!
The Halfshell really is as good as the reviews say! A cozy place just 10ish minutes walk from town so it's easy to go back and forth as you please. It's set back off of the main road a bit too so it feels like you're in your own private oasis. The best part is the outdoor patio area; it's fully covered so we sat outside even when it rained. Clean and spacious, a great peaceful spot. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our weekend getaway!
We loved staying at Half Shell! It was a convenient location and we were able to walk everywhere. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah DeShaw

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