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
Featured3 rentals
The curated list · 3 rentals

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Sconset vintage mansion ON bluff-private beach access- close to the village
No. 01

Sconset vintage mansion ON bluff-private beach access- close to the village

On beach
10 bedroom sleeps 16

This unique home has been in the Wade family for over 80 years and is particularly suitable for multi-family vacations, family reunions, retreats, and other special occasions.

Luxury Dreamy Madaket Destination - Beachside, Ocean Views & Lifelong Memories
No. 02

Luxury Dreamy Madaket Destination - Beachside, Ocean Views & Lifelong Memories

Vacation Home
7 bedroom sleeps 16 Beachfront

Luxury Dreamy Madaket Destination in Nantucket offers direct beachfront access with stunning ocean views.

Nantucket Beach House - private beach
No. 03

Nantucket Beach House - private beach

Beachfront
6 bedroom sleeps 10

A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

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