Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach, Lovely Seaside Home

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A two-story house with a balcony, a front porch with columns, and a sign that reads 'LIVE SWIM'.
A spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a computer.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ship's wheel decoration, and a view through the glass door.
A two-story house with a gabled roof, large windows, and a covered porch.
A kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Place, Madaket Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Smith's Point Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

+1
2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket, this holiday home is on the beach. Founder's Cemetery and Vestal St Observatory are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith's Point Wildlife Sanctuary and Lily Pond Park. Loines Observatory and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket are also worth visiting.
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Map
Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Madaket Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Smith's Point Wildlife Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Children's Beach - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Jetties Beach - 15 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪167 Raw Nantucket - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cisco Brewers - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach, Lovely Seaside Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach, Lovely Seaside Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach, Lovely Seaside Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach, Lovely Seaside Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach, Lovely Seaside Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nantucket holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Madaket Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Smith's Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Hummock Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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
Almost 270 degree views of the ocean — spectacular setting with lots of privacy, great amenities and miles of beach to explore. Very accessible to town. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and overall experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience right on the ocean. Hopefully erosion won’t take it into the sea anytime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely amazing stay at Love Sand. The views from every angle are breathtaking and the house is extremely comfortable. Definitely recommend renting a Wrangler (or other off road vehicle) . We're already looking at our calendars to book another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great house

My family really enjoyed the location and the house. It simply will not disappoint.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for the kind review and taking great care of our Nantucket home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Totally relaxing!

Great property to unplug and enjoy the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks ... we hope you can come visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean Escape

We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights and are sad to leave. The property is iconically Nantucket. Its location - and the views- is spectacular. It is well equipped for a relaxing family or couples vacation. Hope we can make it back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house was very nice and similar to the pictures posted online. The view is incredible and worth the stay alone. The only challenging part of the trip was the ability to call Ubers / Lyfts into town given the remote nature of the house - sometimes the wait time was upwards of 20 minutes. Additionally, the instructions to arrive at the house can be challenging for drivers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This was our second time to stay at this property. It’s absolutely beautiful. Love the location the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Love Sand

We spent a week at Love Sand mid september and we had the most amazing vacation. The house is spectacular and we fell asleep to the waves crashing each night. My favorite spot was the balcony off the master where I would have my coffee each morning. The house is cozy and is outfitted with everything you need to have a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love of Sand❣️

The house was so clean and spacious. Such attention to detail! The kitchen was very fully equipped with anything we needed (and more!). Walked the beach every day, saw lots of seals. Best sunsets and sunrises!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous location and beautifully updated house

This property was everything we were looking for. It’s very far from town but that’s what we wanted. The house itself is beautiful and updated with a really nice, well-equipped kitchen. There’s even A/C which was nice. The manager was so cooperative and helpful. Our stay couldnt have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for the kind review and for taking great care of our home. Please visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Sand Nantucket

Love Sand is a relaxing & beautifully designed retreat. The views are breathtaking while the sounds of the sea surround the home. You can embrace the mist on the windows as it reminds you of your closeness to the sea. So enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home with an enviable ocean view

The home is beautiful, comfortable and spacious. There are porches on all sides so you can always find a sunny or shady spot - whichever is your preference. The upper deck provides beautiful views of the ocean. We spent a lot of time there. I highly recommend this lovely location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking good care of our vacation home. Please come again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wonderful House, Setting & Location

Our entire family loved everything about Love Sand. Location was great! House was perfectly set up and furnished! Karen was wonderful to deal with! Exactly what we were looking for - a house in a location that affords easy access to town, bike path and beach. One can choose how to spend their vacation - we personally enjoy the solitude of the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking great care of our vacation home. Please come again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sunset Solace

Love Sand is a Madaket treat! The off road excursion to get to Love Sand holds some adventure leading to a very peaceful setting by the water. The house worked perfectly for our party of 6 women celebrating a special birthday. Thank you for making our celebration so special. A great place to stay and fabulous setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking good care of our vacation home. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Retreat

Love Sand, Madaket on the Beach was an absolutely wonderful place to relax, unwind, and enjoy all the beauty of Nantucket. Although it's a little out of the way, it was just what we were looking for as a base to explore deserted beaches, view the daffodils before the crowds arrived for the annual festival, and visit the uncrowded shops in town. The house is beautiful- just as it was pictured on the website, and it's true that we didn't want to leave it most of the time! We hope to be back some day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

The home was lovely and the views fantastic, especially sunsets. Lots of seal sitings! What people should know: the road is dirt, rutted, bumpy and fits one car at a time. So a 4-wheel-drive is nice or something that sits high off the road. The beach and views were wonderful, but the beach is not good for kids. Would pick another beach to sit and play for the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and well kept home!

My wife and I really enjoyed everything about Love Sand. It's quietly nestled on the south west shore of the island in Madaket. We honeymooned in Nantucket and will go back to Madaket every year - the sunsets are fantastic (especially from the master suites porch!). Karen is the property manager and she couldn't have been more pleasant or easy to deal with. We will absolutely try to get back to Love Sand next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We are glad you enjoyed Love Sand. Thanks for the kind review. We hope you can return. Remember there is a 10% discount on your next 7 day stay. We look forward to hosting your next visit to Nantucket at Love Sand.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

April vacation

This home will not disappoint! It's an adventure just getting to it and such a delight upon arrival! The view of the ocean is spectacular, especially at sunset. We expected to eat out often, but the kitchen was so well equipped that we cooked and ate at home most of the time. I had a couple of questions and Karen answered quickly. She had great information to make our visit more enjoyable. We would love to come back for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Beach House!

The close proximity from house to beach was terrific. I enjoyed walks along the beach with my dog and exploring the nearby dirt roads and paths. The house is fantastic - lots of light even on cloudy days and it was nice to sit on the deck watching the waves and the sunsets. The kitchen is well equipped. Water pressure in the shower was great, better than I expected. During my stay at the house Karen, the property manager, was readily available to answer my questions about the island and the property, even directing me to where things were located.Truly a wonderful place to experience a relaxing time by the sea!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for the kind review and for taking great care of the house. We look forward to having you and your family back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house in secluded location

First walk on the beach right down the driveway revealed a seal just hanging out. Then every day there were more. This was the first time we ever experienced this sight. It was amazing! The house was comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you may need. Short ride to anywhere on the island you may want to explore. Karen was great to deal with. She was very accommodating and responsive to our questions. Overall, a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking great care of our seaside home, Love Sand!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible Beach Front Madaket Gem!

I just returned from a week at Love Sand with my family and absolutely LOVED IT! It is a magical home in an amazing beach front location - views of the ocean from 3 of the 4 sides of the house. Great for kids, Incredible privacy. Well appointed and beautifully decorated, with fresh linens and beach towels for your use. Very accurately portrayed. Very clean upon arrival. I highly recommend it. Karen, the manager, was a joy to deal with. A 10 minute beach walk in the morning to Millie's for coffee and muffins. Incredible sunsets from your decks. I can't wait to return next year. Of Note - The beach has had some erosion in the past few years so it has a few steps down a small set of stairs to access the beach - which may be an issue to older renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks you very much for the kind review. We would love to have your family back for many years to come. Looking forward to hosting your next visit to Nantucket at our seaside property, Love Sand.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ACK as it was meant to be

Great property for those looking for a little seclusion on the island. We generally stay near town, but this trip wanted to be closer to the ocean and further from civilization. This house offered it all. Sandy beach right out the back door (very private, but for the seals), beautiful deck for viewing the stars, and scenic dirt roads in every direction for those who enjoy a morning run. Kitchen was properly stocked with all the necessary utensils, and the WiFi / Direct TV worked perfectly for that one rainy day when we couch surfed. Town, grocery store, and Cisco Brewery are less than 15min Uber ride away, but recommend bringing a car (Jeep) if planning on making frequent runs around the island. Also recommend sleeping with the patio doors open....the waves crashing at night will put you right to sleep. 5-Stars. Will definitely stay here again. Thanks Karen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking great care of our seaside home, Love Sand. Please come visit again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

By far the best...

My husband and I have been renting on Nantucket for years and this home was by far the best home yet... From the personalized attention from the property Manager to the simple details like fresh cut tulips placed on the kitchen table to welcome us. The living room was beautifully decorated with a library for even the pickiest of readers. The kitchen was fully stocked and a pleasure to both cook and dine in. The beds were super comfortable with hotel style linens - and the view from not only the master bedroom but all of the rooms rival any 5 star hotel. The bathrooms have huge bath sheets, great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The driveway ends at the Ocean and the Madaket sunsets.. well, you just have to see them to understand. Perhaps the best part of this home is the fact that our dog Mookie was welcomed with open arms (and a drawer full of tennis balls) He spent 8 days stretched out on the front porch watching the waves. We are never happy having to leave Nantucket but after spending our vacation here at Love Sand- leaving this time was just torture. We hope to be welcomed back to Love Sand time and time again...because we are hooked. Thank you for a wonderful time. We almost don't want to give the secret of this gem away but it's just too beautiful not to receive a 5 star review -
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kind review. We strive to provide a relaxing and enjoyable visit to our sea side home, Love Sand.
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