The Best Nantucket Rentals for a Beach-Filled Getaway

Nantucket looks like it was plucked straight from a storybook—white clapboard houses with gray shingles, striped lighthouses, and skies that shift from pale blue to deep indigo. It’s the kind of New England escape that feels both timeless and effortless. Whether you’re planning a summer trip with friends or sneaking off for some quiet time with a book, these rentals put you close to the island’s best beaches, bike paths, and backyard hangouts under the stars.

We sorted through dozens of listings, checking for Superhost status, guest reviews, location, and style. Here’s what stood out.

For families, there’s a bright two-bedroom apartment just five minutes from Steps Beach, with a full kitchen and a shared patio. Couples will love the designer lofted cottage near Main Street, with a Casper mattress and organic linens. Groups of up to 18 can book the historic Coffin-Gardner house on Milk Street, built around 1820 by a shipbuilder. It has eight bedrooms, a brick patio, and a magnolia tree that’s been there for two centuries.

If you want a private pool, check out the newly built eight-bedroom home near Surfside Beach. It’s got a heated pool, fire pit, teak dining table, and even a small gym. For something smaller, the two-bedroom cottage in Siasconset sits steps from the Bluff Walk, with a deck, outdoor shower, and bike rack. The cozy three-bedroom in Tom Nevers has ocean views from both the front and back, plus vaulted ceilings and a mix of antique and modern decor.

Other highlights include a sunlit six-bedroom near Francis Street Beach with a rooftop captain’s walk, a spotless two-bedroom condo with hydrangeas outside the door, and a “surf shack” in Cisco that’s actually quite chic, with hammocks in the backyard and a chiminea for evening cocktails.

No matter which you pick, you’ll be close to the sand, the sea, and that unmistakable Nantucket charm.