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

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

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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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

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

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 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
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Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sherry H.

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

Spectacular!

We stayed here as the parents of the groom for a wedding. The place is just amazing. So clean, bright open space for a large group to eat and socialize, so close to everything. The house was perfect! Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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

Mike G.

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

Wedding week

Our daughter was getting married and we needed a large house for the family. House was great! Owners did a wonderful job renovating a classic old house. Amazing bathrooms! Great kitchen and eating space and lovely garden. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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