Cozy Cabin Getaway on Remote Private Island of Tuckernuck

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Entire cabin

Interior of Over The Hill
Upstairs Loft With Windows

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 233 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Nantucket, MA

Madaket Beach4 min drive
Jetties Beach18 min drive
Cisco Beach22 min drive
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Step into the past on Tuckernuck Island—with no paved roads, stores or any other signs of commerce or civilization, this is an incredible place to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon swims, walks along grassy paths and dinners under the beautiful starscape. Take time to relax, unwind and find peace and harmony on this windswept, private island right next to Nantucket. Spend a few days here swimming on the sheltered private beaches, or body surfing in the waves on the South Shore. Guests can try their skill fishing for striped bass or bluefish, or perhaps making clam chowder from quahogs dug in nearby coastal ponds. Enjoy long walks on dirt paths, bird-watching for rare and endangered species, spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the water, star gazing in skies unencumbered by light pollution, reading, playing board games—whatever old-fashioned relaxation means to you.

Over the Hill is a one-room cabin built in 1999 situated on a bluff overlooking Nantucket Sound that is perfect for a couple or young family. With newly installed solar panels, it is completely off the grid, generating electricity to run the water pump, refrigerator and solar lights. Our house has a fully-equipped kitchen, and the stove/oven and hot water heater run on propane gas. Downstairs there are two twin beds with a ladder to the loft that could accommodate two children. There is an indoor toilet and outdoor shower. A picnic bench with views of the ocean provides scenic al fresco dining. And our private beach is just steps away.

Guests will need to bring all food, paper goods, bedding, cleaning products and everything needed to eat, drink, sleep, bathe and be comfortable during your stay. Similar to camping, guests are expected to carry-in and carry-out all that is needed and to leave as little ecological footprint as possible. Guests will need to leave the cabin as they found it and to bring recyclables and garbage off the island with you. In order to get to the island, arrangements can be made for our caretaker to bring you over in his boat and familiarize you with the systems in the house.

There is decent cell phone reception given the proximity to Nantucket. No smoking or pets, please.

Property manager

Hope Poor

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Ladder to loft where kids can sleep.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or pets. All food, trash and recycling shall be removed from the house by guests.

Akin to camping, guests are expected to carry in and carry out whatever is needed for their stay, leaving as little ecological footprint as possible.

Cabin will need to be left as it was found—swept, cleaned and disinfected.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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 C0326571970

About the area

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket, this cabin is on the beach. Nantucket Historical Association and Historic Mitchell House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Loines Observatory and Vestal St Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

Madaket Beach - 4 min drive
Jetties Beach - 18 min drive
Children's Beach - 18 min drive
Cisco Beach - 22 min drive
Surfside Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Millie's
West End Madaket Market

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cabin Getaway on Remote Private Island of Tuckernuck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin Getaway on Remote Private Island of Tuckernuck?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin Getaway on Remote Private Island of Tuckernuck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cabin Getaway on Remote Private Island of Tuckernuck located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nantucket cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Madaket Beach, Jetties Beach and Children's Beach. Francis Street Beach and Surfside Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

15 Sept 2023

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

Awesome stay! Love Tuckernuck

We loved our stay at Over the Hill. The caretaker was helpful and the house was perfect for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

31 July 2023

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

Rare Beauty

This is such a rare experience. A stunning, quiet, pristine and undeveloped island. We want to come back and wished we could have stayed longer. John, the caretaker, was incredible. He was responsive, caring and had a wealth of fascinating history to speak of.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward (Ted) H.

24 July 2023

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

Over The Hill but still full of vim and vigor!

Charming, authentic "old school" cape experience, private yet not "isolated" and austere without being difficult. The "Over The Hill" Cottage is everything it is described to be but much much more that is not included. Fishing opportunities abound in an environment that is completely flourishing and teeming with sea life. Everything in the cottage although austere works perfectly well and is reliable. The caretaker is only a text away and is friendly and full of historical unique information about the island, its inhabitants and the community. (Thanks for everything John!) Sunsets from this location are another amenity worth listing as an advertisement and so is star gazing - both in a class of their own. We will certainly be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

simon p., Lyme

2 Sept 2022

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

Spectacular summer retreat

We stayed in late august and the cabin, location, amenities and hosts were fantastic. We would come again provided the weather is equally as great.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hope Poor

As owners, we will always strive to make your stay at our home comfortable, peaceful and carefree.

Why they chose this property

Our location provides a rare opportunity to step back in time and experience a coastal island in its pure, original beauty. Tuckernuck Island is west of Nantucket and east of Muskeget. The island measures about 900 acres and the highest point on the island is about 50 feet. There are no paved road or public utilities.

What makes this property unique

Tuckernuck Island is visually gorgeous with so many different places to see, paint and experience. It also allows for a kind of old fashioned roaming on foot that isn't found much anymore in modern society.

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