The Chestnut House - A historic art-filled residence with garden views and a self-contained cottage in Nantucket's core district
Located in Nantucket's core district, The Chestnut House showcases Nantucket-inspired paintings, sculptures, and hand-crafted rugs created by original owners Jeannette and Jerry Carl. This 3-star Nantucket hotel features six distinct accommodations, including five suites with private bathrooms and the self-contained Willow Cottage spanning 424 square feet. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, TV, and refrigerators, while the cottage includes a fully-equipped kitchen. A shared library space offers beach reading materials and books about island history. The Chestnut House positions guests within 0.5 miles of the Whaling Museum, Old Mill, and Lightship Basket Museum. Restaurants like Le Languedoc Bistro and The Corner Table Cafe are just 0.3 miles away, while historic Main Street's shops and museums are within walking distance.
Pros
Property showcases original Nantucket-themed artwork and handmade hooked rugs
Post-checkout amenities include luggage storage and spare bathroom access
Library space available for guests between check-out and ferry departure
Walking distance to Visitor's Center for island tour departures
Cons
Room Two lacks a sitting room
5-kilometer distance to Nantucket Memorial Airport
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Getting around
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City Centre
Nantucket200 m
Airports
Nantucket Memorial (ACK)
5.0
km
Facilities
Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location
Charming and Cozy
“The room we stayed in was beautifully decorated, retaining a vintage charm that truly made our experience nice. The comfortable King bed was paired with cozy bedding that guaranteed a restful night's sleep-definitely the best we had during our entire trip.” view full review
Sleep Sanctuary
“Our two-room suite provided ample space to relax and unwind. With the air conditioning in the bedroom, we were able to sleep comfortably, while the inviting decor made it feel like our own little sanctuary during our stay.” view full review
Functional Yet Quaint
“The suite included a tiny bathroom, but it was perfectly functional for our needs. It was well-kept and supplied with all the essentials, great to refresh after a day of exploring.” view full review
Library Delight
“One of my favorite features was the separate library room available to all guests. It was filled with fascinating books and had comfortable furniture, creating the perfect space to unwind, catch up on reading, or simply enjoy some quiet time away from the main areas.” view full review
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Location
3 Chestnut Street,
Nantucket,
Massachusetts,
United States,
Massachusetts
3 Chestnut Street,
Nantucket,
Massachusetts,
United States,
Massachusetts
City landmarks
Lighthouse
Brant Point Lighthouse
1.7
km
Church
First Congregational Church
820 m
Landmark
Oldest House and Kitchen Garden
1.3
km
Landmark
Loines Observatory
1.4
km
Garden
Jethro Coffin House
780 m
Nearby
Museum
Lightship Basket Museum
530 m
Church
Nantucket United Methodist Church
230 m
7 Fair St
Quaker Meeting House
310 m
Church
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House Nantucket
330 m
Museum
Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum
530 m
4 Winter St Nantucket Town
Church
Saint Pauls Episcopal Church
420 m
Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket
440 m
8 Gardner St
Fire Hose Cart House
530 m
15 Broad St
Peter Foulger Museum
250 m
2 Fairgrounds Road
Nantucket Downtown Historic District
490 m
Library
Nantucket Historical Association Research Library
310 m
46 Centre St
Capt. George Pollard House
70 m
Gallery
Robert Foster Fine Art
100 m
Restaurants
The Juice Bar Homemade Ice Cream
230 m
12 Broad St
Nantucket Pharmacy Lunch Counter
540 m
45 Main St
Steamboat Wharf Pizza
240 m
10 Broad St
Easy Street Cantina
270 m
2 Broad St
Jack + Charlie's Ice Cream
630 m
10 Straight Wharf
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