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A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town

Escape to an island retreat that feels like home. Savor time in a cozy space filled with great books and soothing sounds.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town

The Second Story Loft is a modern gem in downtown Nantucket. Located on the second floor of a completely renovated building which houses Nantucket Bookworks and ACKfresh juice bar on the first floor, the Second Story Loft features three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and has a striking Great Room with a wall of books, comfortable seating area, generous table, and gourmet kitchen perfect for entertaining.

The Second Story is a great spot from which to explore Town and the island. Cars are not necessary, as the loft is located in easy walking distance from the ferries, and shuttle buses and taxis are readily available. Ask us about corporate retreats or parties - we work with local caterers and can help plan your trip.

Wifi, Sonos sound system, custom packages, and more. We can't wait to welcome you to the Second Story Loft!

Note: there is no private parking for this unit. Nearby street parking without a time limit is located on nearby Westchester street.

Property manager

Melanie Gowen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, 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 C0043471970

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Literary Oasis Heart Nantucket Town Apartment
Literary Oasis Heart Apartment
Literary Oasis Heart
A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town Apartment
A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town Nantucket

About the neighborhood

Map
Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 1 min walk
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 3 min walk
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk
  • Children's Beach - 6 min walk
  • Jetties Beach - 19 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stubbys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Slip 14 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this apartment building is steps from Quaker Meeting House, Peter Foulger Museum, and Whaling Museum. White Heron Theatre and First Congregational Church are just steps away.

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A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daffodil Festival Weekend!
Beautiful apartment and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Spent a long weekend with girlfriends celebrating 40th birthdays. Place was lovely and had all accommodations needed. Location was perfect! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena M., Maryland, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
We had the most wonderful stay. The location was incredible. Our stay in The Loft was incredible. Can't wait to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aizar K., South Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Nantucket!
Property was great and couldn’t be in a better location. Perfect for our family of 6. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay in Nantucket Center!
This property was perfect for our family of 5 and the location was as steps to shopping and dining. Beds were comfy, apartment was clean and it all worked so well for us. There is definitely outside noise from the activity of the neighboring businesses but we loved that part of it. Highly recommend and hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A literary oasis
Full of books! So fun! Wonderful location, well-furnished and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most AMAZING place
I cannot say enough about this rental. This is my 2nd stay and will not be my last. The location is perfect, the host is phenomenal, and the actual home is cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nantucket Magic
lovely time again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

marie n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Literary Oasis
We celebrated a friend’s 40th in Nantucket and this was a wonderful place for book lovers to come and unwind. It was a short walk into town and was located above Nantucket Bookworks. We can’t wait to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
location, location, location
incredible location, beautifully decorated and very roomy. You don't have to walk far to go anywhere. Professional kitchen and great room is set up for all guests to interact and be comfortable. One of the most unique places I have ever stayed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing
We had the most amazing time at Wendy’s property! It was warm, inviting, and extremely relaxing. We felt like we were at home. The location is next to everything, which made getting around really easy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Novel Stay
We had the pleasure of staying at the Loft during Stroll Weekend. With impeccable attention to every detail, the space is perfectly appointed from the comfy bedrooms to the amazing, lofty library, aka, the main living space. We loved the incredible vantage point of all the action on the street. Surrounded by the best restaurants and coffee shops (Born and Bred has a mind-blowing egg sandwich, Ethos is our favorite for cocktails) -- it was just an epic spot to call our own for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Caryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
First timer visit
Property is beautiful, clean and centrally located. Towels were folded on shelf wet from cleaning crew but we used dryer. Beach chairs would have been a great addition to the amenities given beach is a primary activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique literary hideaway in awesome central location downtown
The good: This location is simply amazing and the decor and character of this literary oasis is just perfection. It’s a very unique space and fun to hang out in. Close to everything. It’s also super helpful to have a place to be able to hold your bags before and after check out. The less than good: WiFi wasn’t working and it took days to fix. The owner was responsive and they ultimately sent someone to fix it. Sonos wasn’t working either. A main stove burner wasn’t working. For the high price we paid, I expect these foundational amenities to be functioning. It was early spring, so maybe they hadn’t done a full check yet? Just a heads up that the very adorable upper loft bedroom has no doors so sound travels very easily up to that room. My daughter heard my son whispering from the kitchen;)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Library Loft
Our stay at the Library Loft was delightful. The space is sun filled and very pretty. Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walk from here
Love the location being so close to the ferry, the restaurants and shops, and the books! Fantastic space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
We enjoyed our stay very much. The windows and light in the apartment were fabulous. The location was delightful — All the joys of Nantucket at our finger tips.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great central location right downtown. Beautiful accommodations, well appointed. Easy walk to all Harborside hot spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location!
Wonderful, eclectic apartment right in the middle of everything! Beautiful decor and comfortable beds. The only thing that was a little inconvenient was no bathroom upstairs and hard to bring suitcases up the spiral staircase. Otherwise it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Perfect location and very comfortable accommodations. Couldn’t have been happier with our choice of the Second Story Loft for our time in Nantucket. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PA Guest
Lovely apartment over a lovely bookstore. Close to all the fun in town venues, easy bike ride to Jetties Beach. Would go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book store oasis in the heart of Nantucket
The time spent here could never be long enough! In the heart of town with everything at your fingertips. Shopping, restaurants, bike rental, ice cream, bars and coffee shops shops a hop and a skip away! I need I say how fun it was to stay above a bookstore and the shelves that lines the main living space were fully stocked with every author under the sun!! If we all could live like this everyday would truly be heaven on earth. Escape here if and when you can
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, and comfortable property in the heart of it all
We loved our stay in the Second Story Loft! We appreciated the well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and excellent showers (with lovely soft towels). There was plenty of room for the 4 of us to spread out and relax. Easy walk to/from the ferry docks., Children’s Beach, restaurants, shops, and shuttle stops. Jetties Beach is a short bike ride away. Being in town you will hear sounds from restaurants and occasionally from municipal trucks (trash/recycling) but after so much social distancing in the past 2 years, I enjoyed hearing the conversation laughter. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sensational Second Story
We loved the Second Story Loft! Charming, comfortable and near everything Town- restaurants, bars and beaches. As a lifelong , avid reader, I loved looking through the amazing collection Wendy has assembled over the years. And I even found a Stephen King I missed- added to my list! We’ll be back😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022