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

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Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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

Property manager

Lina Breskman

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Property Registration Number C0339091970

About the neighborhood

Map
Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Nantucket Atheneum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whaling Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jetties Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Surfside Beach - 9 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stubbys - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Slip 14 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 BDR, Pet-friendly, newly remodeled whaling captain’s house downtown Nantucket!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Nantucket vacation home is located by the sea, steps from Fire Hose Cart House, Vestal St Observatory, and Greater Light Garden. Hadwen House and Historic Mitchell House are just steps away.

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H., Boston

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic House in Town
My family stayed at this property for Thanksgiving and we had a fantastic time. The house was just as advertised and was a perfect size for our family. It was also a great location with a short walk to downtown. Lina was also a great host and very responsive. I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler&Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property
Great house in a great location. Beautifully redone while maintaining its historical appeal and charm. Lina was an awesome host and made sure we had everything we needed leading up to our stay. We look forward to using this property again in the coming years.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
As advertised, great location and smooth process. 5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historical Gem
The history of Skyemoor house alone is worth the stay, but the close proximity to shops and restaurants make this home a true gem. Our stay was wonderful and our interactions with the property manager were delightful. Lovely owners.... lovely property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
This home is wonderful. It looks just like the pictures. We had 10 women together for our annual girls weekend and the house was perfect!! 10 minute walk from boat and so close to town. I can’t recommend enough!! Look no further!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marique B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week in a wonderful house!
The perfect location for two families with small kids (4.5, 2.5, and 2) who wanted to walk into town for ice cream every night! We absolutely loved our stay at Skyemoor. The house is beautiful and in wonderful condition, with a well-stocked kitchen, new amenities, lovely bathrooms, and nice bedrooms. We were a bit bummed there aren't two primary bedrooms that allow for two couples to feel they're in equal accommodations, but we made it work. The house comes with two OFF STREET parking spaces (so nice!!), comfy beach chairs, lots of beach towels, a grill, and a cute little outdoor space for letting the kids run around. Easiest check in / check out ever and super convenient in every way. We can't wait to come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We loved everything about this house - the beautifully way it was renovated, the owners' choice of furniture, even the linens. Everything was immaculate and because the owner left so many decorative items, plus board games, books, etc. throughout the house, it felt like a true family home. The house is large - 6 bedrooms - and perfectly accommodated our family of seven. Everyone had their own bedrooms, important for teenagers. Our 16-year-old grandson loved the attic loft. The master suite is amazing and the bathroom is magazine-worthy. The kitchen is a show-stopper (beamed ceiling, Wolf range) and the long table perfect for our few family dinners. The house is so close to town ( 3 - 5 minute walk) that we ate out often but a true chef would love this kitchen. In addition, the owner was very nice and responsive. Honestly, our stay could not have been better. We would definitely rent again. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nantucket Weekend
This property is terrific. We have stayed in many short term rental properties in North America and Europe and this was one of the very best. It was immaculate, and had abundant cooking supplies to make a large meal (which we did). It is also historically interesting -- one of the oldest houses in Nantucket -- and in a great location. Check in was easy. We will definitely come again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Reunion 1974-2024
The house was a perfect fit for our group of friends who all met on Nantucket the summer of ‘74. Roomy, comfortable-perfect for sharing our happy memories. The weather was also amazingly warm and pleasant, made visiting our old haunts so easy and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECTION
From arrival to check out every single aspect of our stay was far greater than expected. This house has everything that you need. The location is ideal walking distance to everything I only wish we could've stayed longer. The communication with the host was excellent and timely. We will be coming back sooner than later.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home close to town
While the weather on Nantucket was not cooperative, we had an amazing time thanks in part to this beautiful home! It was in the perfect location and had everything we needed. Lina was easy to contact and always responded promptly. I would highly recommend her home for anyone traveling to Nantucket, and hope to stay there again when I return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan S D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home for family to stay for our daughter’s wedding.
Beautifully renovated home with first floor open floorplan. Bathrooms are modern and kitchen well stocked with cookware and accessories for cooking family meals. Host immediately responded to a question. Lovely backyard area. Wonderful location in town and in an area of many stately historic homes. Would highly recommend if you need a larger home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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