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

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Nantucket

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 125000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Place, Fire Hose Cart House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Historical Association
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nantucket

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Nantucket Town vacation home, you'll be steps from Fire Hose Cart House and Hadwen House. Greater Light Garden and Historic Mitchell House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Fire Hose Cart House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Old Mill - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nantucket Historical Association - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whaling Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stubbys - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Club Car - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0339091970

Frequently asked questions

How close is 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! to the airport?

This vacation home is 3 mi (7-min drive) away from the Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 13-minute walk from Children's Beach and 13-minute walk from Francis Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket! to downtown Nantucket?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Nantucket.

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

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay and fantastic host - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

melissa g.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin O.

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful home in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Great Stay

Great house in a perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

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

10/10 Excellent

carolyn m.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mikhaela T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maeve C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bret B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mb P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Beautiful home & great location

We loved our springtime stay in this gorgeous home. The large & open kitchen, number of beds and bathrooms was perfect for our group of girlfriends. Even with lots of rain, the walkability to downtown restaurants and shops was perfect. We had one slight reason to reach out to the host but they were accommodating and quick to respond. Would recommend and hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Nantucket for Labor Day

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was close to downtown so it was easy to walk to several establishments. The bathrooms were recently remodeled. The layout of the kitchen and dining room was great for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ariel B.

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

40th birthday

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Fabulous Week in Town

Skyemoor was a lovely and accommodating spot for our large group of 12. The house is so charming and beautifully appointed and had everything we needed. The location is great, just steps to all the shops. Our family all loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rika S.

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

Fantastic!!

We had a great stay for the Thanksgiving week. The proximity to town and our other family and friends was perfect. We had enough space for 11 of us to hang, play games, yet have our own space. Kitchen was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great house close to town

Perfect location close to town with parking. Great layout and updates were great. Back yard was a nice place to hang out. Overall we were very happy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Five-Star Symposium

i arranged to have my management team stay there for a business symposium
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristine b.

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

Summer Family Get away

Wonderful week on the Grey Lady! An annual trip for my family and I. The house was spectacular and Lina a wonderful host! Had the best week in her beautiful home! Would highly recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024