Surfside is the BEST south shore beach community on Nantucket, with lifeguarded beaches, bath house facilities, awesome eats at Surfside Beach Shack, bike bath and shuttle bus access. This property was built in 2005 and renovated in 2019 and is beautifully appointed with attention to every detail! Private, yet close to town and beaches, the property is centrally air-conditioned, and features a brand new 16 x 34 heated salt water pool with lounge chairs, deck with gas grill and dining table/chairs, outdoor shower and covered porch with glider for morning coffee and glimpses of wildlife! The home also has large beautiful lawn and garden area. Enter the home via front door to custom mahogany "cooks" kitchen with Wolf and SubZero appliances. The dining area is open-boasts beautiful pool and pastoral views, and seats 8-10 comfortably. The living room features large tv/cable, landline telephone and comfortable chairs.
There is one bedroom on the first floor which features a queen sized bed, with ensuite bath/shower, and has direct access to the deck and pool via french doors. Upstairs there are two bedrooms. First the master suite which has king sized bed, walk in closet, and large bathroom with "Tea for Two" tub and separate shower. The second bedroom upstairs has pool views, twin beds, and ensuite bath with shower. The basement is fully finished and beautifully appointed. You can access it from the first floor and also from the back yard. This room features full bath with shower, queen sized bed, bunks, sectional couch with cable tv and kitchenette. (perfect for two families vacationing together).
I have been in the hospitality industry for 25 years, and take pride in my rental business which is secondary to my profession as a teacher. My guests are comfortable every year, and I have had repeat customers for many years! I am on island so I am available to you for any help you might need!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Put all used linens by the washing machine. Start a load of towels.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
For multiple week stay, you need to hire professional housekeeper at LEAST once every two weeks. Owner will help you secure this.
If Tenant has any animals in the residence during their stay, they will immediately be evicted. I have a strict no animal policy.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0216061970
About the area
Nantucket
Located in Nantucket, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The Old Mill and Historic Mitchell House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Vestal St Observatory and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Loines Observatory and White Heron Theatre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 5 min drive
Nantucket Inn - 6 min drive
Siam to Go - 4 min drive
Wicked Island Bakery - 5 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Book Surfside's BEST summer rental today! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Book Surfside's BEST summer rental today!?
As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Book Surfside's BEST summer rental today! on 13 June 2026 start from AU$2,314, 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.
Is Book Surfside's BEST summer rental today! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Book Surfside's BEST summer rental today!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Book Surfside's BEST summer rental today!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Book Surfside's BEST summer rental today!?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Book Surfside's BEST summer rental today! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Surfside Beach and Nobadeer Beach. Miacomet Pond and The Old Mill are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house has it all, location close to beach, easy access to town and all points on the island, wonderful pool and very accommodating and communicative host. Absolutely loved this property and would love to go back again!
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Surfside home. House was clean and well laid out. Pool was awesome and heated just right. Location was good, convenient to Surfside Beach, Bike trails and a short ride to town. Overall was a great experience
Galen was a fantastic host and the house was great. Clean, well-equipped and the kids had tons of fun in the pool. Very well-located with easy access to town and various beaches. Would highly recommend!
Ben E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Ben and his family were fantastic guests-they took such nice care of my lovely home, and followed all the checkout instructions just as explained. I would host them again and again. Lovely family!
The house was super clean, just like being at home! Great island location with everything a short drive away. Galen is a great host and is always responsive, if you need anything. We hope to be back!
We could not have asked for anything more from our stay at Galen’s beautiful Nantucket home. The house was spotless, well-equipped, very private, and close to town and multiple beaches. From relaxing on the front porch to cooling off in the pool, it was a great week and she was an amazing host.
Quiet and peaceful haven on Nantucket. Lovely and top shelf home with awesome pool and grounds. We will return to the island and stay at One Rainbow's End. Thanks Galen!
Maureen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thanks for the lovely review!! Looking forward to seeing you again soon:)
Hoise was spacious and clean. Galen is a great host and leaves certain amenities which is nice…dish detergent/laundry detergent/shampoo etc. Very helpful. Spacious basement perfect for teens. Well stocked kitchen and the pool was
Fabulous.
Katie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Katie-thanks for the lovely review and it was so nice to have you all here!
This home was very very well maintained and extremely well appointed. We felt like we were in someone much loved home. The place was spotless and had great amenities and room got our things which felt like it wasn’t so crowded. The pool was awesome and the location was great. Quick bike to beach. Galen was very accessible and eager to please. I’d highly recommend!
Jodi l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
Thanks Jodi! It was lovely to host you and your family-hope to see you again soon!!
The property was beautiful. Plenty of space for 2 couples w babies under 1, myself/husband and another couple. Having our own bathrooms was a huge benefit. We never stepped on anyone's toes. Despite the weather, we did a lot. Enjoyed r&r time poolside and of course explored the island and downtown. We all enjoyed the access for walking or running Down to the beaches. We enjoyed dinner at home 3 nights cooking in her spacious kitchen and using the outside grill. My only caveat was the strictness of recycling, which I understand, but took some getting used to. All in all I think we did a good job.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
A very lovely extended family! I enjoyed hosting, and would definitely host them again!
Our family of 6 adults had a wonderful time at Rainbow's End! We had never been to Nantucket before and after our weeklong trip, we felt confident that Rainbow's End was the best place to stay! The beach was only 5 minutes away on bikes and it was the best beach. Surfside Beach is spacious, has fun waves, and the sand was great. Having a pool to hang at in the afternoon was a treat. Also, biking into town for restaurants was so easy. No more than 20 minutes away. Additionally, Galen was more than helpful and went above and beyond to help us and ensure that we had a wonderful vacation. We highly recommend this place!
My husband and I had a wonderful week at Rainbow’s End with our family. The house is amazing and is equipped with everything you need. We all enjoyed the pool that was warm and very clean. The location of the house is great. You can ride bikes to the beach and going to town is just a short drive. Galen is great and is always there to answer and questions you may have. This home is very clean and well cared for. I highly recommend this home and we hope to return again next year. Thank you Galen we all had a wonderful week!!
Dale B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Dale thank you so much! So nice to host you and your beautiful children and grandchildren! A note about Dale as a client: if she rents your house she will take very good care of it, right down to the last detail-I highly recommend her as a client!
Rainbow's End was everything and more. The house was immaculately clean when we arrived and every detail was seen to: from a well stocked kitchen, to beautiful bed linens, and even hair towels! There were beach chairs and an umbrella available and a plethora of beach/pool towels, which we really appreciated! The property feels so private and secluded, but you are only a short bike ride (10 min) away from 2 different beaches and a short ride into town to all the restaurants and shops. My kiddos especially loved the pool, I really loved the thoughtfulness and quality of the kitchen supplies, and my husband was all about the location (both the location on the island itself and how gorgeous the property is). Galen was a great communicator; expectations were clear and she was easy to get in touch with when questions arose. We really can't wait to go back and are already planning a return trip!
We had a wonderful time at this charming house. The Pool was fantastic and made family time at the house extra special. We had our daughter and her three kids (4, 7 & 12), and our son and his wife! The downstairs suite was perfect for our daughter and kids with the rest of us taking the bedrooms upstairs and the bedroom on the main floor. We had a semi-cloudy week and the heated pool was great to have as the beaches were a bit cool and waters were rough. Hanging out by the pool was amazing at any time of the day. We had fun family meals, as the kitchen was fully stocked with all you need to cook/bake/grill and plenty of room around the kitchen table and island for our family and extended family that live on the island! There was plenty of space for us indoors and out and the house is beautiful, clean and very comfortable. All over it was a great, memorable week for us all!
Dan L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Dan thank you so much for the lovely review and again, for choosing Rainbow-I hope to host your family again soon!
From the time we arrived Galen was the perfect host. She was always available to answer questions. The property was exactly as it was listed. There was plenty of space for our family. We are big cookers, the kitchen was fully stocked with all of the items we needed. We were celebrating birthdays, and did a family photo shoot on the property because it was so lovely. She changed out the flowers in the planter boxes and communicated with us any time she needed to be on the property when we were there. The porch is absolutely magical for morning coffee and evening strumming on the guitar. Would 100% rent again. Easy access to the beach as well as biking and walking trails quiet and cozy. If you’ve never been to Nantucket Island, I highly recommend renting this place. We have a 6 month old baby and took the basement which is perfect for a family with younger ones.
sarah c.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
It was wonderful to host Sarah and her family. They were wonderful guests-lovely to speak with and left everything neat and tidy. I would love to host Sarah and her family again!
Rainbow was our pot of gold for the week and Galen was the best host!
From the moment of our arrival and the incredibly warm welcome, we were hooked! This was a home for the week, not just a house rental.
Then add to it, the freshly baked Nantucket Bake Shop breads, the beautiful fresh peonies (my favorite!) and roses and the bowl of chocolates. Galen’s home was refreshingly clean, had luxurious linens and towels, a very well appointed kitchen, an awesome basement (turned kids zone/dormitory), a fabulous heated pool that was used daily by all (especially my niece and nephew), a brand new grill which we loved (we cooked several nights) and a huge property to throw around a football and have baseball catches! Oh, and the front porch with the couch was a frequent relaxation spot! Add to it all the wonderful little touches (hair wraps, soaps, shampoos, lotions, an “emergency kit” (luckily we didn’t need it), coolers, bocce, beach chairs, a boogie board, extra pillows and blankets…clearly I could go on and on.
We loved its central location - easy bike to town, the grocery, through the forest, to the athletic club (my son was happy) and loads of trails to walk - paved and dirt/sand beach bound trails!
Galen checked in regularly and was available if we needed anything; she is a super host and a lovely person!
Thank you for allowing us to take up residence in your home for a week - we hope to come back and enjoy it, again!!!
Stephanie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you Stephanie and family! One of the things I love most is meeting my guests and knowing about special events that clients may have. I'm honored to have had you; you were perfect guests! Seeing you there reminded me of so many happy family events we have had there over the years-glad to be hosting memory-making! And truly hope to have you back again!
Such a wonderful week in Nantucket at Galen's property. Booking was super easy and she confirmed right away. She was very communicative via text and vrbo messages leading up to the stay answering any questions we had very quickly.
Check in was super smooth and she met us at the house to give us a quick tour and answer any questions we had. We really appreciated the little things that she did to make the stay. Multiple fresh floral bouquets in the house, bottle of wine, having the home stocked with initial paper products, etc. It really made us feel welcome and not stressed right off the bat. Where other properties skimp or get cheap not getting cable tv, paper products, cheap linens, etc. Galen does not and it is amazing.
All the bedrooms had newer high quality linens with multiple blanket options to keep everyone comfortable. Beds were all very comfortable. The house has everything you need for your stay right away. Galen even went out to buy an additional beach umbrella for our newborn so they didn't get sunburned.
The pool is spectacular, and was honestly the cleanest pool any of us had ever been in...it was crystal clear and very warm so we could go swimming at night.
Highly recommend this property and we will definitely be back in the future!!! Thank you for all of your attention to detail and flexibility with our group, Galen.
Lovely vacation home about 1/2 mile or so from Surfside beach. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful pool in the yard. The home was very clean, nicely furnished and had everything we needed for a great vacation!
Jill F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Thanks so much for the nice review Jill! I would love to host your family again!!
About the host
Hosted by Galen Gardner
Born and raised on Nantucket, I lived for many years in the Cisco area. My parents were in the hospitality industry as long as I can remember, so taking pride in and serving my guests is natural to me. This is my third Nantucket build, and the best one by far. Built in 2005, I have recently renovated the home with new furnishings, paint, and finished suite. In addition, there is a brand new heated salt water pool for your enjoyment!
Why they chose this property
The ocean is an 8 minute walk from my home, and the salt water pool is right out side the door. The house has a finished suite (bedroom with queen bed, bunks, sectional couch, kitchenette, full bath). This particular feature is great for families who want to travel together, or who may have a nanny. I also have central AC for those hot summer nights and a big lawn for the kids to play on. What's not to love??
What makes this property unique
Close to the beach Salt Water Heated Gunite Pool Bedroom suite with Queen bed/bunks/sectional couch/kitchenette/full bath -perfect for larger groups/families travelling together Central AC Large Yard Ample Parking
Languages:
English
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