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6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!

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A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchair.
A kitchen with wooden beams, white cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.
A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two armchairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A modern bathroom with a geometric tile floor, a large window, and a built-in bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set in the city center, this 6-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 5 bathrooms. It offers a yard, patio, and deck for outdoor enjoyment. Families can explore nearby game walks, sailing, and hiking, while the property is pet-friendly and features games for added entertainment. Visit the Fire Hose Cart House and Greater Light Garden for local attractions.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Onsite parking available

    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Nantucket Atheneum
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, First Congregational Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Historical Association
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!

Historic Skyemoor, originally built in 1694, is one of the 50 oldest houses on the island. Built by the Macy family, who arrived on Nantucket with the first settlers, Skyemoor is steeped in island history and culture, played host to Herman Melville and others, as well as served as the home of wealthy Whaling Captains throughout Nantucket’s whaling golden age.

Today, Skyemoor is the perfect family home, having been tastefully and carefully renovated to provide modern conveniences without losing its antique roots. The house sits high up on Main Street, at the head of town and central to all that Nantucket has to offer. Charming shops, fine dining restaurants, and beautiful beaches are all just steps away. Experience Nantucket the way the island is meant to be, with an appreciation for her beauty, a nod to the past, and from the comfort of a welcoming and grand family home.

Floor Plan

First Floor: Living Room, fireplace, dining room with a table for 8 and room for extra seating. A gourmet kitchen with Wolf stove, Miele appliances, an island with seating, and pantry.
One queen bedroom, a hallway full bathroom, and another bedroom with a full bed, a pullout twin bed and ensuite bathroom.

Second Floor: One Queen bedroom overlooks the beautiful back garden. Another bedroom with two twin beds. These two rooms share a full bathroom in the hall, complete with a shower, washer & dryer. A luxurious master bedroom suite has its own soaking tub and shower.

Third Floor: 2 twin trundle beds and an ensuite full bathroom with a shower.

The house has a private garden accessible only to Skyemoor. Skyemoor has an attached cottage that shares a wall with the main house, and runs down the side street of Gardner Avenue. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and depending on the time of year, it can be let along with the main house to provide a total of 9 bedrooms for large groups or families. Most of the time the back cottage is let to respectful island professionals who have limited contact with anyone from the main house, as their entrance is separate.

2 off street parking spots on Gardner Avenue behind the house
1 additional crib is available if needed
WiFi
6 Bedrooms
5 Full Bathrooms
Outside Garden with grill and furniture.

In order to keep this house pet friendly, please be sure to let us know if you plan to bring a dog. We have a dog fee that goes directly to a separate cleaner and we need to be sure to schedule the pet cleaner in advance if you plan to bring a dog. In addition, for liability’s sake, please be sure to disclose the total number of people in your booking. We don’t charge per person, so it won’t affect your rate, we just need to know as part of our booking management process. Thanks for understanding and enjoy your time on Nantucket!

**Please note, in the event we are booked during your desired dates, we have another 5 bedroom property in the neighborhood https://www.vrbo.com/4290324

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please let us know the exact number of guests as it helps us with planning.

We do allow dogs, however, we charge $500 per dog, as extra cleaning is required. Please be sure to inform us in advance if bringing a dog.

We do try to accommodate an early check-in whenever possible, though we cannot guarantee it.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0339091970
Property # 2852283vb
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 by the sea, 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 looking for area attractions can visit Vestal St Observatory and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Travelling with kids? Consider Loines Observatory and White Heron Theatre. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Nantucket Atheneum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • First Congregational Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nantucket Historical Association - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whaling Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Children's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Straight Wharf - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! on 30 Nov 2026 start from AU$5,470, 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 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! located?

This family-friendly Nantucket holiday home is located by the sea, steps away from Fire Hose Cart House, Vestal St Observatory and Greater Light Garden. Hadwen House and Historic Mitchell House are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and property! Host was very responsive and easy process all round.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property in the heart of Nantucket. We had a quick weekend in Nantucket and loved this house. It is so charming, clean and in a great location. The owner is extremely helpful and quick to respond to questions. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lina is an outstanding host — responsive and thoughtful. The house is beautiful and perfectly located. We’ve stayed here two years in a row and have made wonderful memories in this lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location. Walkable to most everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and spacious! We had the best stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, close enough to town but still private and quiet. Would highly recommend the home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay and fantastic host - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful home in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was everything we expected! Clean, well furnished, great location! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great house in a perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough good things about the property and the owners . Great location, historical / authentic decor but with updated bathrooms. We had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful large historic home!

Great location, well shocked, wonderful home for a family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great long weekend in this Nantucket home with 11 adult woman. The home is in a great location where we were able to walk to explore downtown Nantucket’s shops and restaurants. The kitchen was well stocked. There was lots of room to gather together as well as to have private space. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Loved this house--plenty of space, comfortable, great location! Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Amazing house! Had everything we needed. Perfect location, house had all the amenities we needed, and it was clean and updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house was in a great location with easy access to town, and the backyard was perfect for the kids. We really appreciated the family friendly amenities, including toys, which meant we didn’t have to pack as much. The kitchen was fully stocked for families who wanted to cook, and the house was clean when we arrived.Unfortunately, we experienced several maintenance issues. One shower/tub had a leaking drain, and after it was inspected, we were told not to use it, leaving our large group without that shower/tub for 4 nights. There was also a sink issue and an HVAC leak that required workers to return and access the house on multiple days.Everyone who came to make repairs was incredibly nice and professional. Our main frustration was the lack of communication from the homeowner. We reached out multiple times through VRBO and by phone, specifically asking to be notified before anyone entered the house, especially since we had several children with us. We never received a response or advance notice about the work required in the house.We understand unexpected issues happen, but multiple maintenance visits combined with no communication (no responses to messages or proactive communication) impacted our stay. Some of these issues also seemed like they could have been addressed between guests when the property was being cleaned and unoccupied. Overall, the property has a lot to offer families, but better communication and proactive maintenance would make a big difference.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback. I’m very glad you enjoyed Skyemoor’s location, backyard, family amenities, and the home itself, but I’m genuinely sorry that our communication during your stay fell short of what you expected and of our usual standard. We have a dedicated on-island caretaker who handles maintenance and guest needs at the property, and I was under the impression that the necessary visits and communication were being coordinated directly through him. It’s clear from your experience that there was a gap in that process, and I completely understand your frustration. The maintenance issues that arose during your stay were unexpected, and our team worked to address them as quickly as possible. However, regardless of how promptly the repairs were handled, communication should have been better. We have already adjusted our process so that future guests receive clear notice and communication regarding any necessary maintenance visits. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I’m sorry this aspect of your stay did not reflect the experience we work very hard to provide at Skyemoor.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, awesome house!

Our family of 7 plus an infant had the most wonderful stay for Christmas stroll weekend. The house is exactly as described and is in an ideal location for walking to town! We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our party of 10! Plenty of room to spread out. Well appointed, clean, and perfect location to walk to town and drive to the beaches. 10 out of 10! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous time in Nantucket

The house is super close for town which made for easy access to restaurants, shopping, and exploring! The property is beautiful, we can’t wait to come back and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and fully stocked. Location was perfect except it was noisy due to traffic so close to the house
Our dear neighbor!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lina was a very responsive and helpful host. The house and interior space was incredibly warm and welcoming, with a gorgeous open kitchen and living room area that was perfect for hosting a group of eleven girls. Almost every bedroom had its own bathroom, and we were able to comfortably move about the house. Location-wise, it was just a short 5 - 10 minute walk into town where we had access to anything we needed. I would absolutely book this location again for next trip to Nantucket.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully appointed home

This home is beautiful & extremely convenient to restaurants, shopping, & in-town activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!

A perfect spot close to town with plenty of space for all. Our hosts were accommodating - we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house so close to town

We had an amazing stay at Skyemoor. The house was amazing and had everything we needed. Perfect size for our group of 4 adults and 6 teens. So close to town, everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

40th birthday

We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lina Breskman

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My husband and I bought this gem of a House in 2020 and spent the last two years renovating it. This is our private vacation home, and we love spending time here as a family.

Why they chose this property

The location couldn't be better. The kids are walking distance to the whaling museum, Children’s beach & kid’s attractions. Adults are walking distance to shopping, restaurants, the harbor, parks and all the beauties Nantucket has to offer.
We hope that your time in our house will make you as happy as it makes us and that you will be able to create beautiful memories.

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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