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Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach!

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200 Steps to Fishermans Beach
Perfect Deck for Sunset!
Terrace/patio
Bright and fresh updated kitchen -fully stocked for breakfast to lobster bake!
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Room

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Grey Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upper Deck Bunk Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Jack/Jill Upstiars Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Deck bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach!

"The House that John Built" was lovingly renovated recently and is new to the market! A perfect family getaway, this home is bright, airy and welcoming - there is room for everyone! You can head the waves from the new beautiful deck! Situated between Surfside and Nobadeer, just 200 steps to Fishermans beach, this house is outfitted for your ideal Nantucket getaway. We have everything you need for the beach including chairs, a wagon, coolers and even spike ball! We have a deck that is perfect for watching sunsets (there is an able for 8 and a loveseat sitting area) and has a brand new gas grill. There is a back deck with an outdoor shower and a large front lawn.

This house has an open floor plan so that everyone can gather together. Right off the renovated kitchen is a dining room that can seat 8-10 comfortably. There is also a mudroom entry way with an updated 1/2 bath, enough hooks for everyone's towels and a washer/dryer. Off the kitchen is a large living room where everyone can gather to play games or watch a movie.

There is plenty of space for everyone to have their own sleeping quarters in this house! All new mattresses and beds, each room has been carefully decorated and for the calm, comfort everyone is looking for after a long day at the beach. There is master suite on the first floor, with an ensuite marble bathroom. Attached to the master is the "Captains Quarters" a very special glassed in solarium that is the perfect place for a cocktail or coffee on cooler ACK days. Upstairs are two spacious and inviting bedrooms connected by a renovated bathroom. One has a queen and one has a queen and a twin pull out couch. Finally, the "Upper Deck" has a private stairway up from the mudroom and is the perfect bunk room or couples getaway. The room has a double, a twin, a twin trundle and a pullout couch. The upper deck has. a private deck that has distant water views and has an ensuite bathroom and sitting area.

This house is perfectly situated, close to the beach, an easy drive to town or in any direction from Madaket to Sconset. We hope your family enjoyed many ACK memories in this house, built by local surveyor/engineer for his family in 1990.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0369900352

About the area

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket, this holiday home is near the beach. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum and Hadwen House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Vestal St Observatory and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Loines Observatory and Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nobadeer Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Brant Point Light - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Jetties Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crosswinds Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nantucket Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach! on 22 Dec 2025 start from AU$2,982, 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 Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful renovated Surfside home - bright and welcoming, 200 steps to beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Nobadeer Beach. Miacomet Pond and The Old Mill are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

House that John built is fabulous

Great property, very well equipped, great location. Carey and company were great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Wonderful Stay in Surfside!

This home was large, nicely furnished, comfortable and beautifully appointed. Beautiful yard and porch for hanging out or eating dinner. It was a quick, easy walk to one of the nicest beaches on the island. The owner was communicative and helpful. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Wonderful!

We just returned from a two week stay at "The House That John Built" and we wish we could have stayed longer! The home is warm, comfortable and welcoming, newly updated and decorated in perfect Nantucket style. Check in and check out were a breeze, and everything was spotless. The fully stocked kitchen had every utensil/pot/pan needed. There were ample beach and bath towels which we greatly appreciated. The kitchen appliances were new and new washer/dryer as well. We used the gas grill just outside on the deck almost every night and enjoyed the sound of the surf from the deck and bedrooms. The property truly is steps to the beach-such a great location! We have three in our family (myself, my husband and our 18 year old daughter) with an additional guest the first week and a different guest the following week. The house was the ideal layout for us and our friends. All loved the house as much as we did. The homeowner Carey was always reachable if we had any questions, and anything that came up (barely) was tended to promptly. We are so grateful to have had the chance to enjoy this Nantucket home and could not have been happier with "The House that John Built". We highly recommend! Thank you Carey for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

We can’t wait to rent this house again

What a wonderful house and a seamless and accommodating experience! The house is meticulous, comfortable and stocked with everything you might need, and such a quick walk to the beach. Carey was super responsive and flexible. We had an amazing time for Christmas Stroll and will definitely rent from Carey again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Fantastic trip and stay!

Carey was so nice and easy to communicate with, it made the booking and whole renting process a breeze. The house was well stocked with whatever you could possibly need, from beach chairs, toys, bikes, lobster pot, cleaning supplies, etc. It truly felt like a beach home away from home! The walk to Fisherman's beach (next to Surfside) was so close and convenient. Yet, the house is extremely close to a central bike path and easy to get into town and other parts of the island. It's not easy to find a house that is close to the beach and other parts of the island, so this was a huge win. The house itself is beautifully decorated inside, yet comfortable. We cannot say enough good things about our stay at The House That John Built. We loved it and hope to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elinor M.

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

The memories we built!

Along with ideal Nantucket weather, we had an ideal week at The House That John Built! The location is great for walks to Nobadeer/Fisherman's beach (nice neighbors showed us shortcut path), and close to the airport. Spaces were generous, clean and charming -- layout is perfect for our extended family, with room to gather or separate (for kids naps). We enjoyed cooking in the open, well-equipped kitchen (outdoor grill appreciated for our Striped Bass catch!), and eating at the indoor harvest table or out on the deck. Thoughtful amenities: beach towels, outdoor shower (great after sandy beach), toys/games for adults and kids, beach umbrella/chairs, invaluable little red beach wagon. Carey made us feel welcome and was always prompt and helpful on communication (with good ideas for our 1 rainy day!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it!!

What an amazing house and wonderful hosts! Loved our time there and plan to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Lovers Lane Held True To It's Name !

Your home was such a magical treat for our group. We had 4 couples and your home was perfect with 4 private bedrooms. Literally just steps to the beach, the location was amazing. On top of that my beautiful GF actually fell in love on Lovers Lane. What an amazing September Nantucket Weekend I would recommend this property to anyone. We will be bACK!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Owner was extremely pleasant and responsive to all inquiries and helpful onadjustments in schedule.

This is an older property (best guess built in 1960s) on a very large lot approximately a 5 min walk to the magnificent Surfside beach in a lovely neighborhood. The house is quite large and could easily accommodate a large group with all of its bedrooms and great room/living room/kitchen. Also has lots of windows if you prefer that or a/c if needed. Bathrooms are small but serviceable. Kitchen upgraded with new cabinets and appliances. Because of age and wood frame construction, exterior and decks weathered, curb appeal is not its strongpoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Amazing thru and thru

The property really impressed us. Steps from the beach, large yard, newly renovated, it had everything we wanted and more. The owner was so gracious and welcoming. She made sure our stay was perfect. Nothing but high praises in every category. Honestly the entire experience was bliss.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

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

Perfect Nantucket Getaway

The shugrue residence was simply perfect! Its rare that you find a vacation rental where its so obvious that the owners have taken such pride in their home and the enjoyment of their guests. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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