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The Chestnut House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Nantucket

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Hallway
Property entrance
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living room | TV
Terrace/patio
Garden
Travelers find a charming getaway at The Chestnut House in Nantucket Town. The garden offers a quiet spot to unwind, and the library has books for lazy afternoons. In-room WiFi, beach umbrellas, and luggage storage make exploring the island hassle-free.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3 Chestnut Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What's nearby

  • Nantucket Atheneum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Children's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jetties Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stubbys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Chestnut House

Guesthouse located in Nantucket Town
The Chestnut House provides amenities like a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Beach towels, luggage storage, and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guestrooms at The Chestnut House boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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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

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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
Tax ID - C0011811970
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Chestnut House Inn Nantucket
Chestnut House Inn
Chestnut House Nantucket
Chestnut House Guesthouse Nantucket
Chestnut Nantucket
The Chestnut House Nantucket
The Chestnut House Guesthouse
The Chestnut House Guesthouse Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chestnut House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Chestnut House?

The Chestnut House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Chestnut House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Chestnut House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Chestnut House located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this guesthouse is steps from Quaker Meeting House, Nantucket Atheneum, and Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center. Nantucket United Methodist Church and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket are just steps away.

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Reviews

The Chestnut House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 196 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a family vacation on the island
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ian was a great host! Great location and loved the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best 3 days , everything we needed was there . Very convenient , close to shops, dining, bars . Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful unique property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Beautiful facility with great location and helpful, friendly staff. Ian was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean guest house convenient to shopping and restaurants. Responsive, helpful and pleasant hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and staff. Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guest house! Our room was comfortable had beautiful Nantucket decor and everything we needed. The location is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy check-in! They were able to accommodate my early arrival. Clean and comfy, great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 So cute and quaint! The owners were so helpful, accommodating and friendly. They provided us with umbrellas, beach chairs and towels! It's located in the middle of town and walkable to everything. 100% recommend! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ian was a great host. Super location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cute little place…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved our stay at The Chestnut House! Beautiful hand made rugs and original paintings were perfect for its old Nantucket feel. Jennifer knew what eating places to recommend and what sights are not to be missed. When we had an outing to the beach she provided a blanket, towels, water, and a bag to pick up shells. Couldn't have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at this cozy gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Nantucket inn. Right in the heart of shopping and town. Great host. A quiet place to rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to downtown and to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

One of the few family owned businesses with a wonderful location the Chestnut house was a relaxing getaway And walkable to all major restaurants and attractions. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mellisa

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

Great location and comfy

Our hosts Jennifer and Ian were exceptional. Just wish they had coffee for guests in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cozy inn that truly feels like a home away from home. Bonus: the library in the upper floor has an excellent selection of books about Nantucket.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very classic look. Loved the look of the decor. Very spacious room for the price but still very cozy. Super comfortable bed! Only source of light were lamps spread out around the room so room was dimly lit. Heating took awhile to warm up the room. Most affordable room in the area at the time of booking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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