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The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

Vacation home in Nantucket with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Property grounds
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Tucked away on historic Academy Lane in Nantucket's downtown district, this charming home boasts a beautifully landscaped yard and off-street parking. With six bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths spread across three floors, guests can enjoy a relaxing stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in house. Smoking allowed in back yard

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Would consider non-sheding dog breeds.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This a great house for kids.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must talk to owner for approval of larger events

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house. Smoking allowed in back yard

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must talk to owner for approval of larger events
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0042391970

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Folger House Historic Academy Hill Nantucket
Folger House Historic Academy Hill
Folger Historic Academy Hill Nantucket
Folger Historic Academy Hill
The Folger House on Historic Academy Hill, Nantucket Nantucket

About the neighborhood

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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • First Congregational Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Children's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stubbys - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of First Congregational Church, Quaker Meeting House, and White Heron Theatre. Peter Foulger Museum and Whaling Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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