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Carlisle House Inn

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat near historic landmarks where guests enjoy a continental breakfast in a serene garden setting with attentive service from friendly staff

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The Carlisle House Inn, near the First Congregational Church and Quaker Meeting House, offers a continental breakfast, a serene garden, and a charming terrace. WiFi keeps guests connected, and the helpful concierge team receives consistent praise.

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Carlisle House Inn is in Nantucket Town, a neighborhood in Nantucket. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Children's Beach and Jetties Beach, while Whaling Museum and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket are cultural highlights. First Congregational Church and Quaker Meeting House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Nantucket travel guide
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26 North Water Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What's nearby

  • First Congregational Church in Williamstown (c. 1765), Massahusetts on a beautiful summer's day
    First Congregational Church
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • R405E2 Whaling Museum, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
    Whaling Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nantucket_ChildrensBeach_6311684-6
    Children's Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • P5EH30 The Nantucket Atheneum, a historic public library in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
    Nantucket Atheneum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • D3RPKW Wooden steps leading down to Jetties beach, Nantucket Island, MA
    Jetties Beach
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Brotherhood of Thieves
    4 min walk
  • Stubbys
    4 min walk
  • Island Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Lemon Press
    6 min walk
  • The Club Car
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-in is from 4 PM–7 PM. Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival to receive late check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlisle House Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Carlisle House Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Carlisle House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carlisle House Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carlisle House Inn located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of First Congregational Church, Whaling Museum, and Quaker Meeting House. Children's Beach and Nantucket Atheneum are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Carlisle House Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the hotel and staff, they were great, very accommodating and friendly. Would definitely go back and refer our friends to the Carlisle Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Close to town. Authentic Nantucket experience right by the White Elephant Hotel, Children’s Beach, and Town. Walk to Lola 41, the juice bar, Something Natural, and all the town shopping. Short bike ride to Jetties Beach. Firepit and Smores at night great touch!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just a little walk (3 blocks) off the main shopping & dining area. Close proximity to Hotel Nantucket where our event was planned. Lovely experience all together!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TREASURE IN NANTUCKET

Treasure in Nantucket! Wonderful location and great staff! Every detail was perfect the interior was chic Nantucket! Caning on the bed frame...baskets, shells and nautical touches inside. Great breakfast and comfortable inside as well as a fabulous garden! Close to all restaurants and shops!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best night sleep I had all week! As pilots my husband and I are on the road a lot. The Carlisle Inn on Nantucket was a very pleasant place to stay, super quiet, clean and comfy. Staff were very pleasant during check in and out. We hope to get the opportunity to stay here in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was our 1 year anniversary and our first trip to Nantucket together. The Inn was an easy 5 minute walk from the ferry and with bike rental we were set for the weekend! Out King room on the 2nd floor was lovely and spacious and had a charming street view. PROS: large room with sitting area; tastefully decorated common areas and the garden was recently redone; WONDERFUL continental breakfast on day one with the best berries and lox! (No lox or tomato for bagels on the second day tho); secure area to park bikes. CONS: odd bathroom configuration with step up into the doorway- cut my head open lol; window AC has BRIGHT LIGHT on control- it felt like I was looking at headlights of oncoming cars all night; Slightly unnerving that the front door of the end was left open all night; The end Keepers seem to be having an altercation with someone that lived in the property that had not registered other guest, that was happening right in the reception room by the front door and made me a little uncomfortable; I think lots of people drink iced coffee for breakfast, so it would have been nice if glassware was provided. Sadly, even tho i discussed my anniversary with the owner when I called to discuss my room and late check-in, no one made an effort to wish us a happy anniversary, no card or even greeting, saying happy anniversary when we arrived. It would’ve been nice if someone made our day feel special by saying some thing at least.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a beautiful time here. My partner was a little too tall for the room, but the California Queen was a delight. Wonderful linens, beach bag and towel included, and so close to so many awesome experiences including the WHALING MUSEUM which is well worth the visit. A local tour guide knew exactly where we were staying and picked us up right outside the inn. He even brought a list of owner history. Short and lovely walks to historic sites, Shellfish Hatchery, the ferry, and of course shops and restaurants. I did have a little incident one night which got me to the hospital, but all the employees were understanding and accommodating. I loved the continental breakfasts. A healthy and relaxing start to the day. Fellow guests were lovely, we had a couple excellent chats over s’mores at the fire pit. Did some beespotting by the hydrangeas and enjoyed the birds as well. The stairs were steep up to the third floor, so we were very grateful for the outdoor ramp with a gorgeous courtyard view. We kept the windows open our entire stay. After long days trekking around we returned to ice cold cucumber and citrus waters in the lobby. Nantucket was out of our budget, but so worth the investment. I had so much fun chatting with local shopkeepers, visitor services, and historic society members who all love this little paradise so dearly. Whaling Museum will be changing up their exhibits in 2027 so expect us next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint B/B
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for three nights in April, and loved our time here! In the walkable area of downtown, but set back enough to be on a quiet street. Service and local recommendations were excellent, and we’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff/owner. Terrific location and beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at The Carlisle Inn was extraordinary. The hospitality and the rooms were amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, beautiful outdoor space and within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Island weekend

Great B&B in central location close to main st. it was very clean and comfortable. Nice continental breakfast with some home made baked goodies. Would definitely stay again if we make it back to Nantucket.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the steep stairs and carrying my luggage up and down the stairs. Other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 would recommend!

We had the BEST stay for 3 nights. The hotel was clean, cozy and adorable. I loved the little touches like warm cookies & daily s’mores by the fire. I could not recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute place but having shared bathroom with people on the floor for over $500 per night is money I wish I hadn’t spent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Hunter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was not helpful at all and had a very bad attitude. She should not be working there if she doesn’t like it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at a lot of Nantucket Inns and hotels, and this is one is now one of my favorites. Freshly decorated and clean, a really nice breakfast buffet included, with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Nice touches like fresh baked cookies in the afternoon. Location is very walkable to town shopping while still on a quiet side street. Note that stairs to second floor are steep and narrow.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
host was a ghost to much light in closet lol no light breakfast a joke HVAC not acceptable one thermostat in hall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

WARNING for anyone looking to stay here. Get travelers insurance. I NEVER leave reviews but felt the need to make sure anyone who considered staying here aware. We booked this place for our 10th anniversary trip. We flew into Boston from Memphis, took the bus down to Hyannis to catch the ferry across only to find out that the rest of the ferries for the day were cancelled due to weather. I called the hotel to let them know that we wouldn’t be able to make it and would need to cancel at least the first night. I was told that we would be responsible for the stay. I had to clarify this with the hotel. So, you’re telling me on a 3 night stay, if the 6:30AM ferry runs on the day of my arrival and every ferry until the end of my trip is cancelled, i am on the hook for the entire stay? I was continually told yes, that is the policy, and the policy is applied evenly and fairly. Just because a policy applies evenly doesn’t make it fair. We did everything feasibly possible to make it and were not able to make it to the island due to conditions completely out of our control. As if the disappointment of having to cancel our Nantucket trip wasn’t enough, i had to eat the entire cost of the stay, which was not cheap to begin with. They continually fall back on “you should have gotten travelers insurance.” I’m here to tell you that you should do that if you plan to stay here. It feels like extortion but please know these people will not be decent human beings if it comes down to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Franciscus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class. Very nice accommodations in the Tom Nevers room. Convenient for my quick visit to the island.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect condition, clean, tasteful,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022