Nantucket Rentals Just Steps from Downtown
There’s nothing quite like staying in a rental that’s just from steps from the action of downtown Nantucket. Staying in town allows you to embrace the relaxed pace of island life by leaving your car behind and opting for walking or biking to nearby favorite spots instead. Check out this post for rentals that offer unmatched convenience, thanks to their location that’s truly close to it all.
11 Union Street
Nearby Food (0.5 miles away or less): Handlebar Cafe, Lobster Trap, Sayle’s Seafood, Lemon Press, The Hub, Fresh, Club Car, Slip 14, Bar Yoshi, Straight Wharf Restaurant, Provisions, B-ACK Yard BBQ, The Tavern & Gazebo
Nearby Shops (0.5 miles away or less): Force Five Watersports, J. McLaughlin, Blue Beetle, Ralph Lauren, Nantucket Looms, Counter, The Skinny Dip, Icarus & Co.
Nearby Points of Interest (0.5 miles away or less): Old South Wharf, Straight Wharf, Maria Mitchell Aquarium, The WAVE, Stop & Shop, Great Harbor Yacht Club, Francis Street Beach
Looking to get out of town? The WAVE (Nantucket's Regional Transit Authority) has multiple bus stops located near this rental. To view information and bus routes, click here.
Rental Highlights:
Fully renovated
Open concept living and dining room
Dining room with seating for 8
Back patio
4 bedrooms; sleeping capacity of 8
To read more about this rental, click here.
Pictured above: 11 Union Street
9 West Chester Street
Nearby Food (0.5 miles away or less): Lola 41, Born & Bread, Brotherhood of Thieves, Breeze, Cook’s Cafe, Something Natural
Nearby Shops (0.5 miles away or less): Core, Serenella, Valentina Kova, Sara Campbell
Nearby Points of Interest (0.5 miles away or less): Theater Workshop of Nantucket, Children’s Beach, Darya Salon, Emma Ross Hair & Beauty, Cook’s Cycle Shop
Looking to get out of town? The WAVE (Nantucket's Regional Transit Authority) has multiple bus stops located near this rental. To view information and bus routes, click here.
Rental Highlights:
Fully renovated (2020)
Open gourmet kitchen
Dining area with seating for 10
6 bedrooms; sleeping capacity of 12
To read more about this rental, click here.
Pictured above: 9 West Chester Street
24 Union Street
Nearby Food (0.5 miles away or less): Handlebar Cafe, Lobster Trap, Sayle’s Seafood, Lemon Press, The Hub, Fresh, Club Car, Slip 14, Bar Yoshi, Straight Wharf Restaurant, Provisions, B-ACK Yard BBQ, The Tavern & Gazebo
Nearby Shops (0.5 miles away or less): Force Five Watersports, J. McLaughlin, Blue Beetle, Ralph Lauren, Nantucket Looms, Counter, The Skinny Dip, Icarus & Co., Erica Wilson
Nearby Points of Interest (0.5 miles away or less): Old South Wharf, Straight Wharf, Maria Mitchell Aquarium, The WAVE, Stop & Shop, Great Harbor Yacht Club, Francis Street Beach
Looking to get out of town? The WAVE (Nantucket's Regional Transit Authority) has multiple bus stops located near this rental. To view information and bus routes, click here.
Rental Highlights:
Newly renovated (2024)
Deck and private patio with outdoor fire pit sitting area
Every bedroom and living room has a TV
4 bedrooms; sleeping capacity of 8
To read more about this rental, click here.
Pictured above: 24 Union Street
23 Orange Street
Nearby Food (0.5 miles away or less): Fresh, Lobster Trap, Handlebar Cafe, Lemon Press, Straight Wharf Restaurant, The Tavern & Gazebo, B-ACK Yard BBQ, Provisions, Bar Yoshi, Slip 14
Nearby Shops (0.5 miles away or less): Ralph Lauren, J. McLaughlin, Force Five Watersports, Birdie, Erica Wilson, The Skinny Dip, Icarus & Co., Counter
Nearby Points of Interest (0.5 miles away or less): Old South Wharf, Straight Wharf, Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Stop & Shop, The WAVE
Looking to get out of town? The WAVE (Nantucket's Regional Transit Authority) has multiple bus stops located near this rental. To view information and bus routes, click here.
Rental Highlights:
High ceilings and historic charm
Outdoor patio with dining table and separate grassy yard
Each of the bedrooms has a dedicated bathroom
5 bedrooms; sleeping capacity of 8
To read more about this rental, click here.
Pictured above: 23 Orange Street
15A Vestal Street
Nearby Food (0.5 miles away or less): Lemon Press, The Hub, Or The Whale, Black Eyed Susan’s
Nearby Shops (0.5 miles away or less): Mitchell’s Book Corner, Murray’s Toggery Shop, David Chase, Nantucket Looms, Town Pool, Pawsitivity,
Nearby Points of Interest (0.5 miles away or less): Old Jail, Maria Mitchell Observatory, Hadwen House, Greater Light, Quidley & Company Fine Arts Gallery
Looking to get out of town? The WAVE (Nantucket's Regional Transit Authority) has multiple bus stops located near this rental. To view information and bus routes, click here.
Rental Highlights:
Open kitchen/living/dining area with vaulted ceilings
Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Fenced in patio with gas grill
3 bedrooms; sleeping capacity of 6
To read more about this rental, click here.
Pictured above: 15A Vestal Street
10 Lyon Street
Nearby Food (0.5 miles away or less): Lemon Press, The Hub, Black Eyed Susan’s, Handlebar Cafe, Fresh
Nearby Shops (0.5 miles away or less): David Chase, Ralph Lauren, J. McLaughlin, Birdie, Christopher’s Home Furnishings
Nearby Points of Interest (0.5 miles away or less): Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Museum of African American History, The Old Mill, The WAVE
Looking to get out of town? The WAVE (Nantucket's Regional Transit Authority) has multiple bus stops located near this rental. To view information and bus routes, click here.
Rental Highlights:
Newly renovated
Bright, new decor, new bathroom vanities, new lighting, new Serena and Lily furnishings, freshly installed Thiabaut wallpapered spaces, fine art, shiplap walls, and deluxe accents throughout.
Secluded yard and expansive porch
7 bedrooms; sleeping capacity of 12
To read more about this rental, click here.
Pictured above: 10 Lyon Street
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