Gorgeous 10 min. walk to Downtown. Perfect for families. Large backyard.

Nantucket, Massachusetts
$1368 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

'Hunky Dory' is a spacious and light-filled fully equipped five bedroom home with decor and furnishings inspired by its history and Nantucket Island. Built in 1841 by mariner Joseph Lewis and recently beautifully renovated, 'Hunky Dory' is situated on a very quiet narrow lane near the working, 18th-century windmill. Located in the downtown historic district, this home is a short walk past sea captains' mansions to the heart of Nantucket town's shops and restaurants. A private enclosed backyard is beautifully landscaped with hydrangeas, lilies, and Roses of Sharon and features an enclosed outdoor hot water shower. The front of the house has hydrangeas, roses and and flowering window boxes. Hunky Dory is as charming outside as it is inside. The home is immaculate and has all hardwood floors, original artwork/photographs and beautiful Claire Murray rugs. Its central location to town and grocery stores, all a 10 minute walk from the house, make it perfect for those who do not need to bring or rent a vehicle. For those who choose to have a vehicle, the seashell driveway provides space for 2 SUVs to park side by side. My home is owner operated and not owned by an impersonal professional management real estate company, so I am available 24/7, as is my on island professional caretaking company.. Unique features are:
* FULLY ENCLOSED LARGE GRASS BACKYARD
* LARGE BRICK PATIO // 2 LARGE PICNIC TABLES AND CHILD'S PICNIC TABLE
* AIR CONDITIONING WINDOW UNITS // CENTRAL HEATING WITH 4 ZONES
* FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN SEATS 11 KEURIG AND DRIP COFFEE POT AND FILTERS
* LARGE DINING ROOM TABLE
* OFF STREET PARKING FOR TWO SUV VEHICLES SIDE BY SIDE
* LARGE DOUBLE HAMMOCK AND PILLOW
* 11 RECLINING BEACH CHAIRS/BEACH UMBRELLA/COOLER
* NEW HEMINGWAY MATTRESSES AS OF SEPTEMBER 2023
* PRIVATE ENCLOSED HOT WATER OUTDOOR SHOWER WITH RAIN SHOWERHEAD
* WEBER GAS AND WEBER CHARCOAL GRILLS WITH BARBEQUE UTENSILS
* HIGH SPEED INTERNET WITH WIRELESS ROUTER
* EXPANDED TIER CABLE CHANNELS
* 24 HOUR ON CALL ISLAND CARETAKING COMPANY
* ALL LINENS INCLUDING BEACHTOWELS PROVIDED AND EXTRA LINENS ON SITE
* WASHER/DRYER WITH FRAGRANCE FREE DETERGENT AND OXYCLEAN
SUPPLIED// IRON // IRONING BOARDS AND STARCH
* VRBO PREMIER PARTNER STATUS REFLECTS HIGH STANDARDS
* CLOTHESLINE FOR BATHING SUITS BEHIND SHED // GARDEN HOSE
* GAMES/BOOKS/DVD LIBRARY
* IN HISTORIC DISTRICT OF NANTUCKET TOWN
* SHORT WALK TO DOWNTOWN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS WITHOUT HASSLE OF
TRYING TO FIND PARKING.
* SURFSIDE BEACH BIKE PATH AT TOP OF STREET/CISCO AND MADAKET BIKE PATHS
5-10 MINUTE BIKE RIDE FROM HOUSE
* THE WAVE ISLAND WIDE SHUTTLE STATION IS AN 8 MIN. WALK FROM HOUSE
* SHORT WALK TO BOTH LARGE GROCERY/LIQUOR STORES
* THREE TVS/3 HAIRDRYERS

July and August usually requires a minimum seven night stay. Shorter stays are welcome during all other months or if available during the summer. The owner is extremely responsive and happy to help with recommendations regarding transportation or suggested activities and help planning your trip. The property is owner operated with a on island professional caretaking company and on island cleaning company to handle any issues which arise during your stay. No events such as weddings, or parties exceeding the number of tenants are allowed to be held on the premises. The maximum number of vehicles allowed is two vehicles, which must be parked in the driveway. If there is an additional vehicle, it must only be parked in a paid lot.

Mass. Occupancy Excise Registration Account ID: ROC-19250467-002
Nantucket Short Term Rental Permit 011902










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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Area Rugs In Room Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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Review Review

  • Taylor D.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    I couldn’t love this house more. The backyard, outdoor shower, location, character. We loved it. We stayed for 10 days for our wedding week and had such a nice time and everyone who came by loved the house. We cannot wait to plan our stay again. The host is just lovely and so accommodating.

  • Erin B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Perfect location close to Nantucket town. The house was clean and Kathleen was very communicative and easy to reach. Loved our stay!

  • Joseph A.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We take a golf trip to Nantucket every year and this house was perfect for us. Will be staying again next year if possible.

  • MarySue A.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Great property close to town. Very clean and well equipped. Owner was very communicative and checked in with us appropriately. Would stay again!

  • Terri M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Wonderful vacation home! The owner was very responsive to all questions regarding the house and island. Beautiful yard and gardens! The house is equipped with everything we needed. Loved the kitchen layout and rest of the house. Cozy, yet plenty of room for everybody to not feel on top of each other. Easy 10 minute walk to the center of town. The perfect vacation rental!

  • Nicole G.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    I highly recommend Kathleen's place! I went to Nantucket for a week with my husband, 2 daughters and some of their friends. Kathleen's cottage is so comfortable and relaxing. She has everything you would need. The house is very roomy and quiet in a great section of the island. My teenage daughters could easily walk into town with their friends. We booked the same week for next year before we even left the island! Kathleen is very responsive and kind. Highly recommend this gem of a place.

  • Rebecca T.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Our stay at the Hunky Dory was fantastic! It felt like the perfect blend of having our own charming island home and being on a relaxing vacation. The place was comfortable, clean, and charming. The outdoor shower and private yard were all my Nantucket dreams come true. The location was perfect – close enough to explore everything by foot or bike, but also quiet and peaceful. Kathleen, the host, was amazing! She was helpful and friendly, sharing all her local knowledge and ensuring we had all the info we needed for a good stay. We loved it so much, we already booked again for next year! This place is a treasure – shhh, don't tell everyone!

  • Kelsey M.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    We had a great time at this quaint cottage. The outdoor space was 10/10. The outdoor shower was a highlight and drinking coffee in the sunny living room.

  • LISA S.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay at Hunky Dory! Everything is as advertised online and Kathleen is super easy to work with. The house is very clean, organized, and has everything you need to have a comfortable, relaxing, and fun vacation! The outdoor shower experience is not to be missed while on Nantucket! Hunky Dory is in a great central location that allows you to bike to downtown and to many of the beaches like Cisco and Jetties beach. Would highly recommend this place and will definitely be back for another visit!

  • Lauren T.

    Submitted May 23, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    We loved our weekend on Nantucket. The house was easily accessible to Downtown which is where we spent most of our time. We did Uber one day to the Cisco Brewery which was great too! The house was very very clean and Kathleen was easy to contact before the stay for different questions that came up. I would stay at this rental again!

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