The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

Nantucket, Massachusetts

$1939 avg/night

Overview

Bed

Bath

Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Max Sleeps

Description

Located in-town between the Jared Coffin House and the First Congregational Church on historic Academy Lane, this wonderful home in Nantucket's historic downtown district is now for rent.

The land was originally purchased by the Folger Family in 1799 when the original house was built. The current house includes a beautifully landscaped yard, off-street parking for one car, six bedrooms with three full baths and two half baths.

First Floor: Classic center hall colonial home. Living room, large dining room, kitchen, laundry. Bedroom with two twin beds with a full private bath with a classic clawfoot bathtub/shower. Second full bathroom with a shower. Kitchen and dining room opens to the back porch and yard.

Second Floor: First Master bedroom suite with a king bed and attached half bath, Second Master bedroom with a king bed, bedroom with two twin beds, a bedroom with a single bed. Full hall bathroom with shower/tub. The bathtub is a classic clawfoot tub.

Third Floor: Large open room with one king bed and one single bed and a half bath.

Features
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Features

PETS

No Pets Allowed
BEACH

Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
SAFETY

Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
KITCHEN

Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
PARKING

Car Not Required Limited Onsite Parking (max 1 Space) Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
INTERNET

Free WiFi
OUTDOORS

Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
BATHROOMS

4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
LANGS SPOKEN

English
THINGS TO DO

Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Sports Equipment Windsurfing Nearby
ENTERTAINMENT

Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
LIVING SPACES

Fireplace Living Room
CLIMATE CONTROL

Air Conditioning
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Toys Playground
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

In A Village In The City Center Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

Iron/ironing Board Phone
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

Note From Host: No Smoking In House. Smoking Allowed In Back Yard Smoke-free Property

Check-in : 03:00 PM Check-out : 10:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 12

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Rates & Availability

Review

Bonnie O.
Submitted Oct 17, 2025

Stayed Oct 7, 2025

Amazing location and perfect for what we needed as a larger group!
John B.
Submitted Sep 1, 2025

Stayed Aug 17, 2025

This is a charming house in a wonderful location. We were seven adults and five young children, and were able both to gather and be apart comfortably.
Doug L.
Submitted Aug 11, 2025

Stayed Aug 3, 2025

House was in perfect location, comfortable, roomy, and wonderful for our family.
Jackie H.
Submitted Jul 3, 2025

Stayed Jun 16, 2025

Very quaint house. Excellent location. We are allowed a late checkout time. It was a hug favor since we have young children and elderly. Will definitely stay there again.
sara C.
Submitted Jun 16, 2025

Stayed Jun 8, 2025

the house is so comfortable, and owners so helpful
Terrence T.
Submitted Jul 10, 2024

Stayed Jul 2, 2024

Location! Location! Location! Great spot, great location and great host!
Caroline H.
Submitted Jun 3, 2024

Stayed May 30, 2024

This house is magical. We had such a lovely stay at this historic property for a girls’ weekend on Nantucket. The location in town with close proximity to the beach and ferry is so convenient. Can’t wait to come bACK!
Nadine S.
Submitted Oct 9, 2023

Stayed Sep 22, 2023

Everything was fantastic. You can't beat the location of the property! Only thing could be improved is the third floor bed sits on wood slats and is really uncomfortable. Thank you for letting us rent your home.
Ellen L.
Submitted Oct 8, 2023

Stayed Sep 27, 2023

Staying in this historic house in the historic district of Nantucket was just what we wanted. It was in walking distance to almost everything we wanted to see. We had no need for a car because there are taxis and large vans to take us the few places that were not in walking distance.
Kerry G.
Submitted Jul 1, 2023

Stayed Jun 24, 2023

Great location. Very spacious for a large group.