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    The Chestnut House

    4.3 (14 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Laurie S.

    I've never been to Nantucket so my husband and I planned a short trip after Christmas, I looked for a place to stay and this was the first and only place I looked at, It was calling me so I booked. Aside from not getting the room I requested, it was all I hoped for. The room I did get suited me better anyway as it was nestled in a cozy corner on the second floor. This place has eclectic décor, lots of nooks to hide away and it was so warm and inviting. The location is top notch. I did not have a car and I was able to walk to everything that I wanted to do. I was a bit bummed that so many places were closed and food and shopping was hard to find (I wish businesses updated their web pages better) but, I did find plenty to do. it was relaxing, beautiful and quiet. Jenifer was so helpful and had lots of suggestions. I would love to come back again and if I do, this is my first choice. Thank you for a great comfortable stay.

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    Shannon C.

    My son Martin and I made a spontaneous trip to Nantucket Island to see if we could find barn owls. We are wildlife photographers and barn owls can be hard to find on the Massachusetts mainland. I booked the Chestnut House because it wasn't that expensive and they had someone nice and helpful answering the phone. I couldn't believe how wonderful the place was when we got there. Absolutely charming and clean and at the top of the stairs was a hand made owl rug made by the owner's father which was a sign to me that we were going to be successful. We stayed in room 5. The first couple of shots are from our room but I ended up having a conversation with the owner and she let me look around at the other rooms and told me the story behind the house and all the art. It turns out that her father and mother met at art school and they created almost all the art that's on the walls, the handmade rugs and her brother created much of the stained glass pieces. Also they were super covid-19 conscious at the hotel and for themselves as well so that made me feel infinitely better staying there. Also the owner had all sorts of knowledge of birds and where to find them and Martin fell in love with all the gorgeous animal sculptures and carved decoys around the home. Whenever we go back, we will be staying there.

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    Brass Lantern Inn

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    We had a wonderful stay at the Brass Lantern Inn for our 20th Anniversary. We stayed in the Brandt…read morePoint room. Our room was ready by 1pm on check in day and check in was a breeze. Brant Point is located on the top floor (3rd floor) of the Inn. The stairs leading to this room are VERY steep so please keep this in mind when booking. You will have to carry your bags too. The room itself is tastefully decorated and the bathroom is newly renovated. The view is good but not great. You can see the harbor but a few other homes & trees obstruct a lot of the view. The bathroom is fantastic! We loved the rain shower head and the LED mirror. It has ample room and plenty of storage. They provide an iron, ironing board and hairdryer in the room along with basic toiletries. Breakfast is served daily. You must sign up via text the evening before. They provide you with a link and you make your selections from there. You can take the tray back to your room, eat in the dining room or on the patio. Coffee, hot tea , water and fruit are available all day in the dining room. Fresh baked cookies are also put out in the late afternoon. The Inn is centrally located and all the shops and restaurants are within walking distance. We really enjoyed strolling the beautiful streets of Nantucket. It is also very close to the ferry and Whaling Museum. You can rent bikes and Jeeps near by too. We walked to Brandt Point lighthouse - it was not far at all. We enjoyed our time in Nantucket and would definitely recommend The Brass Lantern Inn. It was our first time staying at a bed and breakfast and we couldn't have been more pleased! The grounds are nice, the rooms are clean and well appointed! We highly recommend getting a Jeep to explore the whole island and all of the lighthouses! Madaket Beach was an amazing place to catch the beautiful sunset!

    This was our first trip to Nantucket and we loved staying here! It was walkable to restaurants and…read moreshops. The room was so cute and clean. The breakfast scones and muffins in the morning were such a nice touch! The staff were kind and welcoming. Overall, this was a great experience.

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    Blue Iris

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    Had a wonderful stay at Blue Iris. The staff--specifically Casita and Maria, were so kind and…read morehospitable. We went during the summer so prices were steep, but this is a quaint hotel tucked in downtown making it accessible to shops, restaurants and the beach (via bike).

    Stayed here for 4 nights in August and we booked 2 rooms, one for me and one for my parents. Rate…read morewas between 700-800 per night for the rooms. We were extremely disappointed with this hotel, both the product as well as the service quality. For 750 pre tax, we expected a higher quality level, namely: -the rooms were old and my parents room (terrace king) had a smell. The rooms were dingy and the bathrooms were extremely dated. The terrace room went for a premium and the terrace was dirty to the point they never went out there (ground floor) -the lobby was tiny and not a place to spend more than 2 mins. It's full of luggage that is being stored and very uninviting -the rooms are marketed as breakfast included when you book but you have to choose between a croissant and oats and you can pour yourself some coffee that is on a warmer -most of the time, the front desk person is actually hanging out in the kitchen and they come out after you make your presence known. -outside of the croissant and coffee program, there is no food, cafe, or restaurant. You'll need to walk over to sister ships / faraway which has lots of offerings -in general I'd say the service quality is very low. They run extremely lean on staffing (maid plus 1 desk person) and the front desk folks are really only focused on checking you in. And the overhead saved by having a skeleton crew working does not get passed on the customer. -I called several times in advance of arrival and most of those calls were never answered, the phone just rings. I did catch a front desk clerk over the phone at some point and asked for some recs. She said she'd email and never did. I ran into her upon check out and she commented, "oh hey sorry I never emailed you those recs". So there is no concierge service -Between no lobby to relax in for a few moments, no restaurant, no reasonable breakfast though breakfast was advertised, no staff, and lousy rooms I dont see how this hotel charges more than $300-400 per night. It's a place to sleep and spend no time otherwise. At every turn, the hotel was a major let down. It was a damper on our trip. I believe the hotel requires complete operational revamp or major price reduction/50 percent. The value you get for the price point is completely upside down. Hope this helps someone to avoid the mistake we made staying there.

    The Chestnut House - hotels - Updated August 2026

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