Forget Shoes, Walk to Beach Barefoot with Kids and Grandkids

Amazing location! We had a great time staying at this home. It is an older beach home with a ton of character. The only downside is it doesn’t have A/C, but most days it was fine as you get a nice ocean breeze.

Fantastic property, location and communication from owner… tons of great history

Hosts are very nice and property location is great, but condition of cottage is dingy at best. We arrive to find old and new cobwebs and spiders everywhere. Spent the better part of our first day cleaning so we could stay. Host did respond to our email right away by email and phone and did refund our cleaning fee. Furniture is stained and cottage needs a serious deep cleaning.

Literally 80 steps to beach path. Awesome owner and great communication. Very family friendly.

Great location. Surfside beach is incredible. The owners are very nice an accommodating. This is a rustic beach cottage that is a great get away from the hustle and bustle

We spent a fantastic and relaxing week here with our four adult children. The location is ideal. The home owner and property manager were instantly available for the very few minor things that came up in the beginning of our stay. We definitely plan on a return trip next year!

My family of 10 and 3 generations enjoyed our stay in Nantucket very much. The kids loved the yard and it was used every single day! The proximity to the beach and the short drive to town were also quite lovely. Thank you for sharing your home!

We rented the house for our mom's 60th birthday. It is a perfect house for family to get together. The yard was an added bonus that we didn't anticipate. The house is full of charm that you won't find elsewhere. Would certainly come back.

When you walk into this charming cottage you immediately can tell that this is a much loved family vacation home with a long history from the old black and white photos and the collection of classic books on the shelves. No cheesy tchotchkes, or goofy fake nautical antiques adorning the walls. The house and location are perfect for so many reasons: the kids can walk back and forth to the beach without the hassle of having to pack everything for the day; the kitchen is well equipped; the yard perfect for playing and BBQs; furniture is comfortable and not precious - you can put your feet up without stressing about a bit of sand on them; the essential outdoor shower is what it is and unless you have peeping toms in your family, there's no lack of privacy; the beds are firm. We had a lot of rain during our visit but the kids loved playing games inside while the adults kicked back on the comfy sofas reading and napping. What more does anyone want on a vacation? I think it'd make a great film set location with so much nostalgic charm. It's exactly what we imagined Nantucket to be like.

After years of beach vacations, my husband said our time at The Mews was the absolutely best and most relaxing vacation he's had. The house is like a step back in time in the best sense. It was cozy, nostalgic and sweet. With 3 kids, aged 10-15, and family joining us for much of the trip, we never felt overcrowded. Surfside is laid back and casual. The House is just west of the main Surfside beach so their was little to no traffic, and the beaches were uncrowded - even in August. Nice size yard for the kids with plenty of room. Only 3 houses from the beach path, it was close enough for the kids to walk back whenever they had had enough sun or needed a sandwich. The Wave into town was only a few houses away at Surfside beach. Great breeze off the ocean meant the house stayed very comfortable, though we occasionally needed blankets at night! -And we never needed bug spray -EVER! Loved the morning walks on the beach with the dog, and stargazing at night. The kitchen was new and well stocked. The owner, Frank, called to make sure everything was taken care of for us and was very helpful. Can't wait to go back!!