Mainstay - Mid Island Charmer!

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A waterfront property with a dock, boats, and a house with a balcony.
A gravel driveway leading to a wooden cabin surrounded by trees.
A small stone building with a wooden door and a fenced area in a grassy field.
A living room with a black sofa, a wicker armchair, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, an oven, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Place, The Old Mill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, "Colored" Cemetery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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

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About the area

Nantucket

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lily Pond Park and Willfield, while Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum and The Artists' Association of Nantucket are cultural highlights. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and Vestal St Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Map
Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • The Old Mill - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • "Colored" Cemetery - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jetties Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Nantucket Lobster Trap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Yoshi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Club Car - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mainstay - Mid Island Charmer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mainstay - Mid Island Charmer!?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mainstay - Mid Island Charmer! on 18 Apr 2027 start from AU$2,333, 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 Mainstay - Mid Island Charmer!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mainstay - Mid Island Charmer!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mainstay - Mid Island Charmer!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mainstay - Mid Island Charmer! located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of "Colored" Cemetery, The Old Mill and Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum. Francis Street Beach and Hadwen House are also within 2 miles (3 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. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 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
The rental was absolutely perfect for a my wife and I. Centrally located on the island and very close to a bus stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location on the island and ease of check-in. The home is quite spacious and had everything we needed including beach towels, coffee, beach chairs, etc. Right on the bus route and biking to south beaches, town, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a wonderful Nantucket vacation. Comfortable bed, comfortable living room, and spacious kitchen and bathroom. I was thankful for ground coffee and filters left by the host. Also ice filled ice trays and cold packs for coolers. There were beach towels, backpack chairs and a beach umbrella. Helpful for us since we only brought a bike to the island and cycled everywhere. If I ever go back to Nantucket I will definitely stay in Gail’s property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway for 2

So easy to stay here and perfect location to bike or drive to all of the best beaches!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the bus route great restaurant nearby. Very clean and owner provided everything we needed backpack chairs, cooler, coffee and spices for cooking. Lovely private outdoor space and bike racks. Will stay again !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We had a great time at Gail's cottage. It's in a great location, convenient to bus routes and bike trails. Communication was great with Gail, check-in was a breeze, and the home was clean and had great amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Gail’s property. It was a lovely place and very clean. We also loved the location in Surfside. I highly recommend this property for your next getaway to Nantucket!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay on Nantucket

Great spot for two. Close to the bus line making it easy to explore the whole island. Definitely did fine without a car.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Spot

Our stay at the apartment was nice- the space is very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean, great location, and very quiet. Good communication with the owner. Cottage was furnished with beach chairs, towels, and an umbrella which made for a very nice afternoon at Surfside Beach. We will definitely consider renting this cottage again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

This is a lovely place to stay. Gail was a wonderful host. We really appreciated her and her place. Bike or car recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nantucket stay

This was a very cute Vrbo. It was far enough out of town to not have all the noise. It sits far enough off the road that you don’t realize there is traffic. If you Uber it is easy for them to pick up and drop off. We totally enjoyed our stay at the house and on Nantucket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

4/10 Poor

Close to the beach but not a place for socializing..

This was an experience similar to staying with a host family rather than a home-away. We went in with the assumption that we would be renting a private apartment; however, the owner lives upstairs which is not included in the listing description. This made us feel slightly uncomfortable almost like we needed to tiptoe around when coming in at night, playing music, etc. We also had friends over before heading to dinner one evening and were questioned about the number of people staying in the apartment which made us not want to entertain at all again while visiting. The apartment was very, very nice; however, we will most likely select a different place next time. In fact, we only stayed in this unit for one night and then chose to stay with friends for the remainder of our stay (3 nights). I would also keep in mind that there is only one air conditioning unit in the bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet get-away

Gail provided all the instructions we needed and responded very quickly to any requests we had. The house was very clean, and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Time to Nantucket

Mainstay was a fabulous place to stay for our first adventure to Nantucket. Gail welcomed us when we arrived and walked us through the apartment. The kitchen was well stocked, the living space is very roomy, the bathroom and laundry room were clean and the bedroom was nice and cool. Gail is very conscientious and very concerned for her guests to be happy and comfortable. Our stay was wonderful and we would stay again. Highly recommend Mainstay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great stay.

Location was very convenient to beach and town by bike. Host was sweet and helpful, and the place was actually nicer than pictures show. would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean and convenient location

Mainstay was super clean. It’s in the center of the island so you can easily get anywhere. Gail was a dream to rent from - super helpful and friendly but definitely gave us our space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at Mainstay

Everything was as listed and the location was great for us. We parked our car and walked or biked everywhere we wanted to go. And our host was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent in every way

The apartment was comfortable with high quality linens, towels and everything updated and nice. It was quiet and Gail was very helpful. The location was convenient to everything! It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing spot on Nantucket!!

This was our second year staying on Gail's property and we hope to stay here again as well. The location is very convenient to get to all points on the island but it is also quiet and clean. Most importantly, Gail is awesome. She is very accommodating in all aspects and is super responsive to any questions or concerns that arise and makes sure they are taken care of ASAP. Can't say enough good things about Gail or her property. Thanks again for an amazing stay, Gail! Best, Joe and Kelly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Quiet, clean getaway

A Bright, well cared for space, the apartment has a fabulous kitchen, comfortable seating and bed. The homeowner, Gail, takes pride in her rentals. She is very communicative and helpful. Please note that the home is comprised of three separate spaces/ 2 rental apartments, with Gail helpfully available upstairs. All spaces have separate entrances and parking. Great for a quick getaway stay on ACK!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, quiet, getaway! Just what we needed!

We spent our anniversary weekend at the Mainstay Cottage and it was great! It was very central / close to everything we needed. We were able to bike to the grocery store and and some shops nearby and were able to bike to Surfside beach - 8mins away! Gail was an excellent host as well (she even left eggs, coffee, and breakfast items in the fridge for us -- so sweet :). Even though Gail lives on the property (upstairs), we felt very much like we were in a private secluded setting without company, which was just what we were looking for. The apartment / cottage itself is very comfortable and has everything you need to make the best of a vacation on island. We highly recommend staying here! We will certainly be back soon. Thanks Gail!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

Thank you Gail for your hospitality! We loved the rental. My wife and I came here to run the half marathon and the location was perfect for us. Gail was very helpful with pointing us in the right direction for fun after the race. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A nice, clean and cozy place in a quiet but centralized location.

We had a great stay at Gail's place. First of all, she was incredibly friendly and greeted us upon our arrival and shows us the ins and outs. Gail provided us with plenty of tips (which we needed) regarding bike rentals, beach reviews, restaurants and more. The first night was a little chilly so Gail even brought us a space heater that warmed the place right up! The cottage provided more than enough space with a great outdoor area to enjoy our morning coffee. While the vast majority of our time was spent on the beaches or exploring the island, coming back to Gail's was like a private sanctuary, removed from the hustle of downtown but only a short bike ride from everywhere you wanted to go. We couldn't have been happier with Gail or her place and would recommend it to anyone seeking a Nantucket weekend getaway. - Conor OKeefe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended

My stay in Nantucket was great because of Gail's Place. First it was one of the cleanest places I stayed in. Super quiet and so centrally located. The bed had a mattress that you could expect in a 5 star Hotel, I slept like a baby. When I come back next year, I know where i will be staying...At Gail's place....Nick Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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