The lighthouses here are iconic, the cobblestone streets are charming and the island’s many beaches are great for watersports. Situated around 16 miles (25.7 km) from Cape Cod, there are many ways to get around the island, including shuttle bus, car or bike and there is much to enjoy.
From restaurants to the art scene, this small island of roughly 10,000 people grows by five times in the summer, when things heat up. Other popular attractions include Cisco Brewers and the Whaling Museum. Enjoy your stay in Nantucket with these top places to stay, listed on Vrbo.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
1. Peaceful retreat best for families (from USD 1300)
Fishtales is located on a quiet, one-way street, in town and it’s a short, seven-minute walk to Main Street, with access to the Madaket Bike and Running Path, the WAVE Bus and Steps Beach. The property has a large, flat backyard and the spacious kitchen has quartz counters and stainless appliances. There are two parking spots and guests also get to enjoy the flat screen TV, wood burning fireplace and radiant heat floors.
Top guest reviews
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for down time or rainy days there were a few tvs with good channel selections tooopen layout plenty of beds nice finishes gas grill big yard super close to townthe laudry room is on the top floor as wellhaving a finished basement with a seating area bathroom and closed bedroom was great for one familythe kitchen is very well stocked with quality cooking gearCleanliness:
clean and lovingly maintainedeverything was clean and of high qualityvery clean comfortable and up to dateso very clean great modern island stylethis was a clean and convenient property very close to townHost:
thank you to the owner for this lovely homehosts were super responsive to all our questionsvery quick to respond to any questions i had and overall really helpful throughout the rental processstephanie is always a pleasure to work with and her caretaker was very responsivethe owner is great and always very responsive and continues to make updates to the homeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location easy walking distance to townexcellent location a short walk to town and ferriesthe location is amazing and easily accessible to everythingit was very nice and in a great location to be able to walk into towneasy walk to town and 1 block to the bike paths made fishtails the perfect location for us
2. Cozy home with views of Hither Creek and Madaket Harbor (from USD 350)
With a gorgeous view of the water, this studio is renovated, air conditioned and overlooks Hither Creek and Madaket Harbor, where you can windsurf, paddle board and kayak. Madaket Beach is also nearby, with bike rental, ice cream and Millie’s Restaurant on the way to the beach.
Transport around the island is easy as the Wave transportation stop is close and so is the bike path. Guests get to enjoy the sunset from the porch and there is internet, air conditioning, cable TV and more.
Top guest reviews
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kitchen was well equipped an gas grill easy to useking bed is very comfortable as is the smaller pull out futonCleanliness:
well appointed clean excellent conditionit was clean well lit all in working orderthe studio was clean well equipped and very comfortable for my wife and inew clean well decorated - a great place to grill after a long day of play on nantucketit was a quiet neighborhood even over the 4th of july the apartment was very neat and cleanHost:
she was most accommodating and helpful highly recommend this rentaldebby was very responsive to our inquiresRead more reviewsLocation:
we enjoyed the peace and quiet of madaket and hope to return next year
3. Quintessential house with a private yard (from 714 USD)
Situated in town, near bike trails and beaches, there are many activities to enjoy nearby this home, such as windsurfing, eco tourism, deep sea fishing, ice skating, whale watching, horseback riding and paddle boating.
This well-maintained property is spacious, with a private yard, deck and patio spaces, as well as original wide pine flooring throughout the main house. There are plenty of places to sleep here, such as the two twin size beds, the bunk beds downstairs, a queen sized bed and more.
Quintessential Nantucket house in town
Price: from 714 USD
Number of Guests: 10
4. Spacious cottage with a private deck (from USD 799)
This property is in Brant Point, near bike paths and just a short walk to downtown, harbor beaches and Jetties Beach, Children’s Beach, restaurants, shops, ferry docks, museums and bike rentals. The house is clean, with an outdoor shower, a pull-out couch and six single beds.
There is also a lovely deck and inside, you will find Nantucket inspired artwork. Guests can eat in, as the kitchen is equipped with dinnerware and utensils.
Top guest reviews
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the cottage was comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of usthe furnishings are comfortable and everything is spotlessupstairs bedroom has 4 twin beds with delightful space for grandson to hidethe cottage was cozy and very cleanCleanliness:
quaint property clean and comfortablethe house was very clean and accommodated 6-8 guests wellthe accommodations are very clean cozy and comfortableHost:
the owners are friendly helpful and accessible if you have any questionsowner was great and very easy to work withthe owner was incredibly helpful and easy to work withthank you to john who was super easy to work with and very responsivewe loved it and the owner is great a full-throated recommendationRead more reviewsLocation:
the house was perfect it is a short walk to jetties beach and to downtowni hope others will enjoy this place as we did (and will next summer too)we love the home and the location can't be beatthe neighborhood is safe and a great place for younger kids to ride their bikes
5. Beautiful property with ocean views (from USD 765)
This property can be found near the end of a dirt road, with the beach just 100 yards (91.4 meters) away. Enjoy wonderful views of the ocean from the deck, admire the rustic decor or entertain yourself with the wireless internet and satellite TV.
There is a porch and the living room has high ceilings. You can also prepare meals in the well-stocked kitchen and use the gas grill on the deck. The house can accommodate up to 7 people and there are two bedrooms and a minimum stay of two weeks.
Top guest reviews
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just beautiful and beyond relaxing inside everything is there new appliances comfy furniture and bedsthe kitchen is made for entertaining the house is thoughtfully stocked the wifi is ripping fast (but reallykitchen is thoughtfully stocked too from spices to tableware small appliances traysCleanliness:
it was clean quiet and right on the oceanthe house is beyond clean and comfortable and has absolutely everything one could needthe house is beautiful well designed specious clean outfitted in whatever you might needthe house was impeccably clean and very accurate to the descriptionthe home itself was clean we were charmed by the rustic and local decorHost:
holly was incredibly accommodating and responsiveholly is very responsive: to queries requests last-minute bookings etcholly was responsive and easy to deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
great place in the fall so i bet its incredible in the summer
6. Harbor-view cottage with a hot tub access (from USD 400)
The interior fittings of this property are certainly remarkable. Decorated by Erin Deombeleg, from Charlotte Hill Interiors, you get to enjoy shiplap walls and halogen pendant lighting in this home. The bathroom has lovely tiling and a radiant heat floor. There is also a Sonos music system, a Keurig coffee machine and a Bosch dishwasher.
This property is next door to the White Elephant, it overlooks Children’s Beach and Park as well as Nantucket Harbor. You can walk to the Whaling Museum, Main Street, restaurants, shopping spots and the ferry.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bed is extremely comfortable and the linens were softCleanliness:
the cottage is spotless beautifully decorated and very comfortablegreat place to stay for a variety of different reasons clean and simplebeautiful home perfect location very clean far exceeded our high expectationsHost:
check in easy quick response from owner beautifully decorated everything you might needRead more reviewsLocation:
super location beautiful property easy experienceit's in a perfect location right next to the white elephant and walking distance to everythingyet super easy walk to great restaurants and the beachcouldn’t ask for a better central locationlocation allowed us to walk everywhere with ease
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