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

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Exterior
Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Old Mill
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Nantucket Town, MA
  • Place, Nantucket Historical Association
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fire Hose Cart House
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

2 bedroom, 1.5 baths.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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0114761970
Property # 221076
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

About the area

Nantucket

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Cisco Brewers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lily Pond Park and Smith's Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Loines Observatory and Vestal St Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Nantucket Town, MA

What's nearby

  • Nantucket Historical Association - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fire Hose Cart House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Children's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Something Natural - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Table - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning family home -walk to town- 2br 1.5 bath. private and quiet. Great loc.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning family home -walk to town- 2br 1.5 bath. private and quiet. Great loc.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning family home -walk to town- 2br 1.5 bath. private and quiet. Great loc.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Nantucket Town, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Old Gaol, Loines Observatory and Abiah Folger Franklin Fountain. Vestal St Observatory and Historic Mitchell House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ozzie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house was perfect for our needs and host was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Beth H.

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

Great vacation house!

We had a great stay at this house! It’s an easy walk into town and convenient location on the island. The house was comfortable for our group of five adults. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

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

Nice home

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

michael h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victoria P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

A Turn Around

When we first arrived we were unable to get in because of the deadlock and the manager phone number was incorrectly listed on the VRBO page. After many hours we were able to get in and when we finally got in contact with the manager she was very apologetic and assured us that this had never happened before and that it would be fixed in the future. So after the initial snafu, communication was great. I feel I have to note that VRBO customer service was terrible.throughout the process of trying to get in contact with the owner. The place was as described but is in need of some updates. There were some stains in the shower floor and lots of the kitchen wear was beyond its use date (pans for example). For what it cost, we expected a bit of a higher level of cleanliness. The location was great and easy to get to. There is another property within a few feet of the house which isn’t clear on the listing. The patio was great to sit on for breakfast. In general, this house was good for our purposes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Dear Victoria, I am so sorry that your arrival went so poorly. This is the first time that I have gotten less than a 5* review. I did offer you compensation for your troubles and now have removed the possibility of a deadbolt locking anyone out. I have also replaced the cookware pots and and had the house painted. I promise a very sweet and beautiful Nantucket cottage. Cheers, Sharon
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute guest home in a quiet area close to town. House was very clean and all communications were easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kit G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elijah E.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farah G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caroline p.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren F.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Dear Lauren It was a pleasure having you stay at the house. So sorry the roofers came so early- they promised they would come after 9am but came much earlier. Have a wonderful summer, Sharon
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by Owner

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I am a computer engineer who always loved decorating houses. So building this house led me to my my second career and is a great joy.

Why they chose this property

I hired an architect and landscape architect to design and build this house. It is quite new and very roomy for a 2 bedroom house.
The decor is peaceful, comfortable and has that Nantucket cottage feel.

What makes this property unique

Thus hose is very quie6 and a short wlak to own. Also 3njoy biked pts and free bus to town.
Lovely Natucket decor, central air cndsitioning. view of sunrise and sunset.

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