HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town
About this cottage rental
Situated in Nantucket, this attractive cottage for $600 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Half Shell is a charming two-story, one-bedroom cottage located on historic Pleasant Street, walking distance to town. The property is outfitted with a modern kitchen consisting of marble countertops, Viking and Miele appliances, gas stove, farm sink, cathedral ceiling in the main living area upstairs, and a lovely built-in window seat breakfast nook- the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and plan out your Nantucket adventures for the day! There is a spacious queen bedroom downstairs with a private bath with a lovely hand-painted staircase leading to the upstairs open living room/kitchen area with a comfortable convertible couch and additional half bath. Perfect for a small family or two adult couples. There is a private outdoor shower and charming deck and private hedge-lined yard. There is room to store bicycles, so you can rent bikes and ride them into town or to the beach! HalfShell is also equipped with lovely Serena and Lily linens, plush towels, and beach equipment (towels, chairs, and umbrella) to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Convenient in-town location with the following approximate distances: 10-minute leisurely walk (.5 miles) to historic Main Street, downtown shopping and restaurants Easy access to the bike path (2 miles to Surfside, 1.5 miles to Jetties, 6 miles to Madaket) Easy walk, drive or cab from both the Steamship Authority and Hy-Line ferry While a car is not needed, parking is available for one vehicle. Access the entire island via Nantucket’s award-winning transit system “The Wave” with a convenient stop located just moments away. The cottage is located on the same property as the 5 bedroom main house which is also available to rent simultaneously. Perfect for multi-generation families to enjoy Nantucket bliss together while maintaining private space. Check-in: 3pm Check-out: 10am
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Nantucket, MA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(31 Reviews)
5.0
Stayed at Half Shell for a wedding in Nantucket. Beautiful we had a great stay. Close enough to town that we walked. Property was great!! No complaints at all. Hope to come back to the island to visit. Thanks!!
5.0
stayed at Half Shell due to a family wedding. Home location was just perfect, not only close to the festivities at Great Harbor Yacht Club, but also for a stroll into town. It is set off the street, private and quiet. Bed was comfy. Hurricane Lee was blowing through, but we were secure in the cottage! The VRBO pictures are accurate. Good communication with Sarah.
5.0
What a cute property. My wife and I loved staying there and will be back! Thank you!
5.0
The Halfshell really is as good as the reviews say! A cozy place just 10ish minutes walk from town so it's easy to go back and forth as you please. It's set back off of the main road a bit too so it feels like you're in your own private oasis. The best part is the outdoor patio area; it's fully covered so we sat outside even when it rained. Clean and spacious, a great peaceful spot. Will return!
5.0
We loved staying at Half Shell! It was a convenient location and we were able to walk everywhere. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
We loved the rental, Half Shell. The location was great, our host, Sarah was thoughtful and responsive. The property was well equipped, clean, and comfortable. The outdoor space was an added bonus. We would come back anytime.
5.0
Fabulous home with all the comforts you would want on a little getaway. Would 1000% return again!
5.0
We loved this cottage! It has everything you need to feel at home. It’s so charming and inviting. We traveled with our two year old son & he got to play outside while we grilled. Everything was so close by, whether we drove, biked or walked we made it very quickly. I would highly recommend for a small family or couple!
5.0
I was in town for a week for work. Having a kitchen and washer/dryer was a big help. Would stay again if the need arose.
5.0
Just a beautiful updated cottage located close to town! It was peaceful and well appointed. Conveniently located within a 15 minute walk to Main Street and across the street from wave nrta bus stop. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
5.0
Highly recommend staying at half shell, it was perfect! A 10 minute walk to town, a private yard with a bbq and perfect space inside. The air conditioning was a game changer!! We had ample space in half shell and stayed for a week. Very clean!
5.0
Nestled in Nantucket
A lovely cottage whose charming decor gives you a taste of the island. All things were in working order and comfortable. The location is less than a mile from town and very close to paddle board rental where you can explore the seashell shore. I would stay again.
5.0
Half shell was the full ACK experience
Loved Half Shell! It was a clean & bright home for our stay on Nantucket. Very close to town (walkable). Friendly and helpful hosts. Can't wait to reuturn!
5.0
This was a pleasant surprise, the accommodations were beautiful, quaint, clean and surprisingly a ton of room. Close to downtown. We walked every night. Neutral access to all beaches. We will be back!
5.0
The Half Shell property far exceeded our expectations, it was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Enough space to feel comfortable and just a short walk to downtown Nantucket- ideal location! Can’t wait to stay here next time we visit, hopefully sooner than later!
5.0
Love the half shell
This was a pleasant surprise, the accommodations were beautiful, quaint, clean and surprisingly a ton of room. Close to downtown. We walked every night. Neutral access to all beaches. We will be back!
5.0
Amazing space- ideal location
The Half Shell property far exceeded our expectations, it was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Enough space to feel comfortable and just a short walk to downtown Nantucket- ideal location! Can’t wait to stay here next time we visit, hopefully sooner than later!
5.0
great stay
we will be back
5.0
great location
great stay
we will be back
5.0
Half Shell Cottage was truly home away from home. Peaceful, lovely, comfortable, with every detail anticipated and provided for. We loved the Nantucket decor and the beautiful, private yard and porch. We could not hope for a better host than Sarah. Thank you!
5.0
Great location, the house was lovely with everything we could need. We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
Couldn't be better!
Half Shell Cottage was truly home away from home. Peaceful, lovely, comfortable, with every detail anticipated and provided for. We loved the Nantucket decor and the beautiful, private yard and porch. We could not hope for a better host than Sarah. Thank you!
5.0
Perfect location and a wonderful experience!
5.0
We had a lovely stay at the half shell!
Great location, the house was lovely with everything we could need. We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
Lovely little getaway with very central location!
5.0
We love the half shell!
Perfect location and a wonderful experience!
5.0
Magical
Lovely little getaway with very central location!
5.0
This cottage was perfect for our family of 4. Location is great, space was plenty including closets/storage. Clean and very well decorated. Having an outside shower and W/D was very helpful. Beach towels and chairs also greatly appreciated. Loved the private garden area with lounge chairs. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
The pictures don’t capture the charm of this cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Everything was nice quality from the embroidered linens to the glassware. Space to stretch out. Close enough to walk to downtown. Far enough away to get away from the crowds downtown. Highly recommend this property!!
5.0
We felt right at home at Half Shell cottage. The location was perfect. Each morning we strolled into town for smoothies...the loveliest walk to main street, filled with the most beautiful gardens and charm that the island is famous for and was just a short and scenic ride to Sconset and the other amazing beach pockets. Each evening we would arrive home with fresh produce from Barletts farm to cook for dinner. The little yard in front of the cottage was especially magical for sipping coffee and tea in the morning while our daughter chased bunnies, butterflies and drew pictures on a blanket in the grass. We hope to be back again someday soon.
5.0
Wonderful Stay
This cottage was perfect for our family of 4. Location is great, space was plenty including closets/storage. Clean and very well decorated. Having an outside shower and W/D was very helpful. Beach towels and chairs also greatly appreciated. Loved the private garden area with lounge chairs. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Nantucket Magic
We felt right at home at Half Shell cottage. The location was perfect. Each morning we strolled into town for smoothies...the loveliest walk to main street, filled with the most beautiful gardens and charm that the island is famous for and was just a short and scenic ride to Sconset and the other amazing beach pockets. Each evening we would arrive home with fresh produce from Barletts farm to cook for dinner. The little yard in front of the cottage was especially magical for sipping coffee and tea in the morning while our daughter chased bunnies, butterflies and drew pictures on a blanket in the grass. We hope to be back again someday soon.
5.0
Fantastic location and beautiful cottage
The pictures don’t capture the charm of this cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Everything was nice quality from the embroidered linens to the glassware. Space to stretch out. Close enough to walk to downtown. Far enough away to get away from the crowds downtown. Highly recommend this property!!
5.0
We completely enjoyed our two night stay at Halfshell. As advertised, a comfortable, convenient spot with easy access to walk in town. Sarah was easy to contact and helpful. We would choose this property again!
5.0
This cottage was first class! Loved the yard and private porch outside. The garage was huge allowing us to easily store our 3 surf rods. Outdoor shower was superior! Great communication with host, lovely, private location with easy walk to town. Great parking for our Jeep in the driveway. Sofa bed was not as comfy as I hoped but when are they. Sheets like silk, fancy towels, supplies for the beach and more. This place had it all. We loved our stay in your home.
5.0
Great Cottage on Beautiful Street.
This cottage was first class! Loved the yard and private porch outside. The garage was huge allowing us to easily store our 3 surf rods. Outdoor shower was superior! Great communication with host, lovely, private location with easy walk to town. Great parking for our Jeep in the driveway. Sofa bed was not as comfy as I hoped but when are they. Sheets like silk, fancy towels, supplies for the beach and more. This place had it all. We loved our stay in your home.
5.0
Perfect Spot For Quick Getaway
We completely enjoyed our two night stay at Halfshell. As advertised, a comfortable, convenient spot with easy access to walk in town. Sarah was easy to contact and helpful. We would choose this property again!
5.0
If you are looking for a true Nantucket getaway, this is the place to stay! It is within walking distance of downtown. The property was extremely clean and beautifully well decorated. Exactly what we thought a Nantucket home should look like! Will DEFINITELY stay here the next time we come to Nantucket!
5.0
PERFECT NANTUCKET
If you are looking for a true Nantucket getaway, this is the place to stay! It is within walking distance of downtown. The property was extremely clean and beautifully well decorated. Exactly what we thought a Nantucket home should look like! Will DEFINITELY stay here the next time we come to Nantucket!
5.0
Wonderful Getaway
This was a great cottage for our vacation. The location is perfect - near town and near the Madaket Bike Path. The place was absolutely lovely and had everything we needed. Check in and check out was a breeze. We had a wonderful time!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Nantucket?
The average price for a rental in Nantucket is $1,070 per night. This rental is $470 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at HALFSHELL- Charming 1 bedroom Cottage in town?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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