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The Chestnut House

Property class: 3
3-star guest house perfect for exploring Nantucket

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A staircase with a wooden handrail, a patterned rug, and framed artwork on the walls.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a rug. There are framed pictures on the walls and a staircase leading to another level.
A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a painting on the wall.
Two large blue planters with pink flowers and a rustic metal gate in the background.
A house with a front porch, a wooden door, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3 Chestnut Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554
  • Place, Quaker Meeting House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Whaling Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a chair, and two windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nantucket

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Nantucket Town guesthouse, you'll be steps from Quaker Meeting House and Nantucket Atheneum. Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center and Nantucket United Methodist Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Quaker Meeting House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • White Heron Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Children's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪167 Raw Nantucket - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cru - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cisco Brewers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Chestnut House

3-star guest house perfect for exploring Nantucket
The Chestnut House offers its guests a library and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nantucket guesthouse.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1850
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Chestnut House offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. This Nantucket guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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
Tax ID - C0011811970
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The tax ID number is C0011811970. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Chestnut House Inn Nantucket
Chestnut House Inn
Chestnut House Nantucket
Chestnut House Guesthouse Nantucket
Chestnut Nantucket
The Chestnut House Nantucket
The Chestnut House Guesthouse
The Chestnut House Guesthouse Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Chestnut House to the airport?

The Chestnut House is 3.3 mi (7-min drive) away from the Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Chestnut House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Chestnut House.

How close is The Chestnut House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 6-minute walk from Children's Beach and 10-minute walk from Francis Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Chestnut House offer free breakfast?

The Chestnut House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Chestnut House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Chestnut House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Chestnut House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Chestnut House have a pool?

The Chestnut House does not have a pool.

Does The Chestnut House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Chestnut House to downtown Nantucket?

The Chestnut House is 0.1 mi away from Nantucket.

The Chestnut House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 200 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a family vacation on the island
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, quiet stay

The room was great, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cute little place…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ian was a great host! Great location and loved the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to downtown and to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at this cozy gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guest house! Our room was comfortable had beautiful Nantucket decor and everything we needed. The location is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean guest house convenient to shopping and restaurants. Responsive, helpful and pleasant hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dallin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and staff. Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wonderful spot right in downtown. The owners & staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cozy inn that truly feels like a home away from home. Bonus: the library in the upper floor has an excellent selection of books about Nantucket.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Beautiful facility with great location and helpful, friendly staff. Ian was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended lodging on ACK

Extremely pleasant. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best 3 days , everything we needed was there . Very convenient , close to shops, dining, bars . Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming comfort!

We loved the old world feel, original art, comfort of the bed and amount of space in our suite. The innkeepers were kind, helpful and generous. The location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and comfy

Our hosts Jennifer and Ian were exceptional. Just wish they had coffee for guests in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Nantucket inn. Right in the heart of shopping and town. Great host. A quiet place to rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy check-in! They were able to accommodate my early arrival. Clean and comfy, great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful unique property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jennifer was exceptionally nice and provided great information to help us get our vacation started
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

One of the few family owned businesses with a wonderful location the Chestnut house was a relaxing getaway And walkable to all major restaurants and attractions. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is in the perfect location. There are tons of restaurants and shops in every direction. I highly recommend staying here. The owners were super friendly and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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