Nantucket

A cobblestone island thirty miles out to sea, grey-shingled cottages and some of New England's finest beaches.

5756 waterfront rentals·10 shores·Every listing on the water·Updated 2026-10-16

Nantucket sits thirty miles off Cape Cod, a former whaling capital turned summer island of grey-shingled cottages, cobblestone streets, and wide Atlantic beaches. The best waterfront rentals cluster in Madaket for surf and sunsets and in Siasconset on the bluffs; they are limited, premium, and book early. Peak is July and August.

StateMA
Peak seasonJuly to August
Best forWaterfront stays
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The curated list · 4 rentals

Where we would stay in Nantucket.

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Waterfront, Town Historic District, Stunning Harbor Sunrises, Magical Sunsets
No. 01

Waterfront, Town Historic District, Stunning Harbor Sunrises, Magical Sunsets

On beach
2 bedroom sleeps 4

Experience a comfortable and modern stay in the heart of bustling Nantucket. Our house is just a 5-minute walk from the downtown area and 10 minutes from the ferry terminals.

OCEAN VIEWS! Immaculate Quintessential Nantucket Beach Cottage see virtual tour.
No. 02

OCEAN VIEWS! Immaculate Quintessential Nantucket Beach Cottage see virtual tour.

Oceanfront
2 bedroom sleeps 6

Unassuming Sophistication! Sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean from second floor master bedroom deck.

Madaket Cottage Waterfront In Nantucket!
No. 03

Madaket Cottage Waterfront In Nantucket!

On beach
2 bedroom sleeps 3

Once you step into the cottage you will understand why we fell in love with it!!! The views look out across the water to Tuckernuck Island and beyond.

Swept Away - Madaket Beachfront
No. 04

Swept Away - Madaket Beachfront

Beachfront
2 bedroom sleeps 4

This beachfront cottage is the best way to experience all that Nantucket and Madaket have to offer!

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