Nantucket Beachhouse
Vacation Homes Listing ID #18633
Listing #18633
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Description of the Property
"Beachnut" on Nantucket Island, a beach-front, cathedral-ceilinged, rambling, one story home, features a Great Room with dining area, fireplace and large eat-in kitchen looking out to sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. There is nothing between you and the Atlantic but 30 ft of yard and beach.
The great room easily accommodates large dinner parties of 25 or more and is flanked on either side by 2 master king bedrooms with bathrooms, facing the same ocean view. One has a tub/shower combo and the other has a shower. Two bedrooms with twin beds form the rear wing and share a bathroom. The larger has ocean views.
Great, sandy swimming is right outside your front door down the short path to the beach. You can catch bluefish and striped bass or keep an eye out for seals. Early in the morning you can see the lights of the many sports fishing boats that fish half a mile out in deeper waters. Teak table and teak chairs adorn the outside deck looking out to the water.
The fireplace in the main room is encircled with a comfortable, oversized couch and plush, over-sized chairs and the large eat-in kitchen with skylight is totally equipped. Hidden in a corner armoire is the entertainment center with TV and combination Dvd/vcr player. We have cable TV.
Beachnut is informal, with a cozy feel despite the high ceilings and captures the flavor of old Nantucket. Decorated with remembrances of the family's past generations on the island, it's a great place to curl up with a book while listening to the surf and sea birds in the background. The space is perfect for 3-4 couples or 2 couples with 2 children each. There are a goodly number of water-related, Nantucket-themed and other books on the book shelves.
Other amenities include: HIGH Speed Internet, Microwave, dishwasher, washer, dryer and well-supplied kitchen including some spices. There are plenty of linens, bath and beach towels and one large cooler. Nine miles out of the hustle and bustle of Nantucket town, you can be on the beach or the deck all day and never have to pack a picnic. We're happy out at the beach!
(The house is only open from Memorial Day to 2 weeks beyond Columbus Day because it has no heat source except the fireplace and is only habitable when it is warm enough that the pipes don't freeze.)
Airport: Nantucket
Distance: 20 minutes
On-Site Amenities
Great swimming and fishing right outside your front door! Best fishing is dawn or dusk, with some equipment at the house. If you're an early riser, you may see Grey Seals or Harbor Seals swimming along side the beach searching for breakfast, other times of the day also. If I don't see one on my early walk with my dog, I sit and wait for as long as I please, and one usually happens by. The Grey Seals are larger with more mottled skin color and large horse-like heads. They are less shy than the black Harbor Seals and curious enough to look at you without diving under immediately. They will come up again and again and you can walk along beside them and keep them company. Dogs make them nervous, but if you keep your distance when with your dog, you will enjoy your seal sightings.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND CABLE TV
- Fireplace
- Patio/Deck
- TV/VCR
- DVD
- Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- CD/Radio
- Barbeque
- Linens
- Parking
- Housekeeping
- Microwave
- Store Nearby
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Games/Toys
- Toaster
- Blender
- Iron
Activities and Attractions
Walking distance to 4 star "The Wauwinet" Hotel, on list of top 10 best hotels on the water in U.S. Excellent food and ambience. This is where Arnold Schwartznegger and Maria Shriver got married. Popular spot for celebs to stay because they can take a sea plane right up to the dock, and not have to deal with the airport and crowds. (And to think I used to sing there way back when.) Nantucket Film Festival in June has become a favorite event.
Sankaty Golf Course and Sankaty Lighthouse are about 8 minutes away by car. Town is 9 miles away 20 min or so, for rental of boats and fishing charters etc. Conservation walks are 5 minutes away by car either around the cranberry bog or through the woods. Great Point, at the northeastern tip of the island is the most favorite fishing spot and is 20 minutes by 4 wheel drive over beach trails. Because of the meeting of two currents, it's a notable haven for large fish and their quarry as well as many seals. The dog has to stay at home though, since Great Point is now a federally-protected preserve for nesting sea birds and dogs are not permitted there.
A walk around the Cranberry Bogs is a pleasure and there you can take the dog. There's a large hidden fresh water pond that is frequented by herons, hawks and cormorants. The bog is owned and operated by Nantucket Conservation and most of the cranberries are bought by Ocean Spray. During the summertime you can see the yellow berries which will redden by October.
- Beach
- Golf
- Tennis
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
- Kayaking
- Restaurant Nearby
Rates
| Start Date | End Date | Nightly | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $2,500.00 | ------ |
| Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $2,800.00 | ------ |
| Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $2,800.00 | ------ |
| Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $4,500.00 | ------ |
| Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $4,500.00 | ------ |
| Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $3,000.00 | ------ |
| Sep 16, 2009 | Sep 30, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $2,800.00 | ------ |
| Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 15, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $2,000.00 | ------ |
| Oct 16, 2009 | Oct 30, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $1,500.00 | ------ |
Rates are in $US and subject to change without notice.
Rental Rate Notes
There is a changeover fee of $87 to $95 per stay (depending on what our cleaning service is charging per hour in any given yr), which covers the cost for two people to come out to Wauwinet and check that the house is ready for the next guests. Any additional cleaning charges and toll call charges will be subtracted from the deposit.Rental Policies
We allow dogs as long as there isn't a gang, and don't have a policy on smoking. (You should quit anyway.) Cleaning service available, but most tenants leave the house in move-in condition to avoid the $29.00-$30 an hour cleaning bill. There is a $300 a week Security Deposit, out of which any cleaning, toll call charges or damages will be taken.
Deposit of one half of rental total is due upon receipt of lease. Remainder is due 2 wks before occupancy. Security Deposit of $300 per week is refundable less TV charges and cleaning charges of $29- 30. per hr where applicable.
Half of the deposit may be refunded if canceled at least 30 days prior to the reservation date. If we manage to re-rent the slot, your deposit will be returned less any additional advertising costs, if incurred, to acquire new guests.
"Beachnut" from back driveway entrance
8 Dine facing water/ books & home entertainm't ctr
From dining area great room east window to deck
Only 30 feet to sandy swimming/great fishing!
Cath'l ceilings, frplce, kitch w/stools & skylight
