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Nantucket Town house rental - Romantic, secluded house at end of long driveway.
Nantucket Town house rental - Romantic, secluded house at end of long driveway.
  • Nantucket Town house rental - Romantic, secluded house at end of long driveway.
    Nantucket Town house rental - 18th-Century quiet, working Old Mill faces house.
    Nantucket Town house rental - Quiet, working windmill seen from living room
    Nantucket Town house rental - Snack and dine on private brick patio behind In the Lee.
    Nantucket Town house rental - Sleep comfortably in romantic, peaceful bedroom.
    Nantucket Town house rental - Washer, drier are in bathroom with tile shower.
  • Nantucket Town house rental - Eat delicious meals--maybe Nantucket scallops--in dining area.
    Nantucket Town house rental - Cook succulent meals in well-supplied kitchen.
    Nantucket Town house rental - Light, living room has superb views of 18-Century working windmill.
    Nantucket Town house rental - A comfortable, well-lighted room with views of working windmill built in 1746.
    Nantucket Town house rental - Rent In the Lee w/magnificent 4-BR house facing a quiet, working windmill.
    Nantucket Town house rental - Eat, relax and read on main house's wraparound porch. Two houses sleep 12.
Per night (USD) $260 - $285
Per week $1,800 - $2,900
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Nantucket Town vacation house rental
1 BR, 1 BA, queen bed, 1 double 8' futon w/springs in living room. Sleeps 4.

Air-conditioned and secluded In the Lee is in Nantucket Town's Old Historic District facing an 18th-Century quiet, working windmill. It is only a 10-minute delightful walk to shops, restaurants, theaters, beaches and Nantucket Harbor, and a 2-minute walk to the Island-wide shuttle bus stop and bike paths. Guests can walk to Brant Point, Jetties, Children’s, Francis Street and Steps beaches.

Families can enjoy In the Lee alone or w/ the nearby magnificent four-bedroom house with a wraparound porch and Adirondack chairs (see # 105381) for multigenerational reunions. This family compound sleeps 12. With this superb location -- the Island's best -- no car is necessary, but both houses have two off-street parking spaces at the end of the long, winding driveway.

This tucked-away home has a tile floor and hand-hooked hand-dyed wool rugs with Nantucket nautical and floral themes, a brick patio for relaxing, showering and grilling and beyond it is a grass backyard with enclosed shower.

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Nantucket Town house rental - Romantic, secluded house at end of long driveway.

Romantic, secluded house at end of long driveway.

Nantucket Town house rental - 18th-Century quiet, working Old Mill faces house.

18th-Century quiet, working Old Mill faces house.

Nantucket Town house rental - Quiet, working windmill seen from living room

Quiet, working windmill seen from living room

Nantucket Town house rental - Snack and dine on private brick patio behind In the Lee.

Snack and dine on private brick patio behind In the Lee.

Nantucket Town house rental - Sleep comfortably in romantic, peaceful bedroom.

Sleep comfortably in romantic, peaceful bedroom.

Nantucket Town house rental - Washer, drier are in bathroom with tile shower.

Washer, drier are in bathroom with tile shower.

Nantucket Town house rental - Eat delicious meals--maybe Nantucket scallops--in dining area.

Eat delicious meals--maybe Nantucket scallops--in dining area.

Nantucket Town house rental - Cook succulent meals in well-supplied kitchen.

Cook succulent meals in well-supplied kitchen.

Nantucket Town house rental - Light, living room has superb views of 18-Century working windmill.

Light, living room has superb views of 18-Century working windmill.

Nantucket Town house rental - A comfortable, well-lighted room with views of working windmill built in 1746.

A comfortable, well-lighted room with views of working windmill built in 1746.

Nantucket Town house rental - Rent In the Lee w/magnificent 4-BR house facing a quiet, working windmill.

Rent In the Lee w/magnificent 4-BR house facing a quiet, working windmill.

Nantucket Town house rental - Eat, relax and read on main house's wraparound porch. Two houses sleep 12.

Eat, relax and read on main house's wraparound porch. Two houses sleep 12.

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Nearest Airport : Nantucket Memorial Airport at 3 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Steamship Authority at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : Jetties Beach at 1 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Rose & Crown at 1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Even Keel at 1 Miles
Car: not necessary

Nearby are natural history/museum tours, biking, fishing, boating, sailing, surfing, tennis, golf, kayaking, snorkeling, birding, seal/whale cruises, crabbing trips, aquarium/observatory viewing, wildflower and ghost walks, laning, kiting, art classes, theater productions, beach combing (for shells, beach glass, and 'mermaid purses'), outdoor family concerts (including Boston Pops in August), visual arts displays, auctions, tie-dying clinics, soccer/baseball/field hockey/basketball/lacrosse camps, lectures, scalloping and musseling. Picking plump, juicy blackberries on the driveway to eat immediately or to make pies.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Nantucket Town, Massachusetts

Rental Basis:
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Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
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May May 5 2012 Jun 1 2012 $1,800 - - $260 - - - 3 Nights
June Jun 2 2012 Jun 29 2012 $2,000 - - $285 - - - 3 Nights
Peak Summer Jun 30 2012 Aug 31 2012 $2,900 - - - - - - 1 Week
Early Fall Sep 1 2012 Sep 30 2012 $2,500 - - $275 - - - 3 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollar) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • $1700-$2900/wk in spring, summer & fall. Winter rent: $1200/mo + utilities.
  • 2012 Spring, Summer Rates:

    April 1 - May 4 $1700/week 4 Guests
    May 5 - June 1 $1800/week 4 Guests
    June 2 - June 29 $2,000/week 4 Guests
    June 30 - 'Aug. 31 $2,900/week 4 Guests
    Sept. 1 - Oct. 1 $2500/week 4 Guests

    Rent In the Lee alone or w/nearby magnificent 4-BR house w/a wraparound porch facing a quiet, working windmill built in 1746 (see property # 105381). Together this family compound on an acre high atop Mill Hill in Nantucket Town's Old Historic District sleeps 12. Multigenerational families often rent both houses.

    Rentals are Fri.-Fri. Check-in: 3PM. Checkout: 10 AM. $500 security deposit. No pets/smoking/candle burning. With its perfect location, no car is necessary but the house has two off-street parking spaces.
  • No car is necessary because of In the Lee's superb location--the Island's best. It is just a 10-minute walk--only two turns--to Main Street's attractions, beaches, and bike paths. The shuttle bus to Island-wide attractions and beaches is two minutes away. This secluded home has two off-street parking spaces at the end of the long, winding driveway.

    Guests may rent In the Lee and the nearby four-bedroom house with a wraparound porch facing a historic Old Mill, the oldest continuously operating windmill in the U.S., dating back to 1746 (see listing #105381). The two houses--a family compound--sleep 12 people. Multigenerational families and honeymooners enjoy the houses' location so close to Main Street and In the Lee's amenities.
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Nantucket Town, Massachusetts

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 596 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • town
Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all
General:
  • activities guide
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • linens provided
  • laundry soap
  • soaps basic
  • air-conditioning
  • hair dryer
  • alarm clock
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • telephone
  • security system
  • central heating
  • restaurant dining guide
Kitchen:
  • freezer
  • refrigerator
  • kitchenette
  • microwave
  • blender
  • clothes dryer
  • spices
  • washing machine
  • stove top burners
  • oven
  • coffee maker
  • iron & board
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • lobster pot
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Shower
    Outside - Outdoor Shower, Enclosed with hot/cold water.
  • Bathroom renovated four years ago, including adding a tile shower.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
  • Bedroom - 1 Queen, Greenery is outside windows.
    Living room - 1 Double, 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, View is of Old Mill built in 1746.
  • 1 bedroom with queen bed and double futon with eight-inch mattress and springs in living room.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • audio tape player
  • games adults
  • toys kids
  • books
  • books kids
  • radio
  • VCR
  • CD
  • games kids
  • books adult
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • parking off street
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • patio stone/concrete
  • outdoor grill
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Onsite Equipment:
  • cooler large
  • cooler small
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels
Attractions:
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • nude beach
  • playground
  • live theater
  • coin laundry
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
  • babysitting
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • antiquing
  • scenic drives
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • whale watching
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • babysitting
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • jet skiing
  • pier fishing
  • paragliding
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • water skiing
  • wind-surfing
  • roller blading
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • hunting
  • sailing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • hunting big game
  • hunting small game
Notes: Air-conditioning, washer/dryer, dishwasher, brick patio, large back yard, beach chairs, coolers, toaster, blender, 10-cup coffee maker, fish poacher, lobster pot, books, board games, sound system, VCR, DVD player, complimentary high-speed Internet (WiFi), telephone, charcoal grill, fresh flowers, beach chairs with pouch for cooler, outside enclosed hot/cold shower, two off-street parking spaces, and on long winding driveway are tall bushes with plump blackberries for tenants to pick for cooking pies or eating instantly. The caretaker lives nearby and therefore can respond quickly to tenants' needs, thereby ensuring a pleasant stay in cheery, secluded In the Lee. He welcomes guests, giving them literature about Nantucket and telling them about Nantucket's happenings. For a small fee, he will stock the refrigerator for guests before their arrival.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Nantucket Town, Massachusetts

Other Amenities : In the Lee also has complimentary high-speed Internet (WiFi), a washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven, blender, coffeemaker, all linens, beach towels, all cooking utensils, fish poacher, lobster pot, charcoal BBQ grill, beach chairs (they can be carried or worn on the back and have a pouch for a cooler), books, cable TV, VCR, DVD player, sound system, children's toys, telephone, answering machine, and fresh flowers.

Caretaker: The caretaker lives nearby. She therefore is able to respond quickly to tenants' needs, ensuring their comfort and enjoyment. She gives tenants literature, Island maps and the Nantucket Restaurant guide. For a fee, she will pick up groceries and supplies to stock the refrigerator before tenants arrive.

Other Activities:

Auctions, winery tours, sports camps, moor walking, bird watching, star gazing, nature studies, fine dining, crabbing, seal/whale-watching cruises.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Nantucket Town, Massachusetts

Secluded, Romantic, Cheery, House Faces 18th-Century Working Windmill
average rating of 4.0 based on 5 reviews
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Secluded, Romantic, Cheery, House Faces 18th-Century Working Windmill
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p105380
508-228-9362
Nantucket Town Nantucket
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Review Submitted: December 24, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2009
This review is word-for-word from a frequent In the Lee tenant:

My husband and I have stayed at In the Lee many times over the years. We've always found it lovely, peaceful and charming. Sun-filled during the day and blissfully quiet at night, it's truly a special place, tucked behind the historic windmill. Perfect for a solo traveler or a couple, the house is fully equipped with a washer-dryer, outdoor patio with barbecue, air conditioning, dishwasher and a private driveway.

However, you don't need a car to stay at In the Lee as it's in an ideal location – a short walk to the center of town and an easy bike ride to the island's many beautiful beaches.

In the Lee's kind, conscientious owner is always making thoughtful improvements to the property – outside and in – taking great care to provide a pleasant stay for tenants in the hopes that they will return. There is always a helpful, knowledgeable caretaker on call if any needs arise and the cleaning crew does a very thorough job of making the house fresh for each new arrival.

In the Lee is a wonderful year-round choice for visitors to Nantucket.
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Nantucket Town Nantucket
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Review Submitted: December 24, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2009
This review is word-for-word from a frequent In the Lee tenant:

My husband and I have stayed at In the Lee many times over the years. We've always found it lovely, peaceful and charming. Sun-filled during the day and blissfully quiet at night, it's truly a special place, tucked behind the historic windmill. Perfect for a solo traveler or a couple, the house is fully equipped with a washer-dryer, outdoor patio with barbecue, air conditioning, dishwasher and a private driveway.

However, you don't need a car to stay at In the Lee as it's in an ideal location – a short walk to the center of town and an easy bike ride to the island's many beautiful beaches.

In the Lee's kind, conscientious owner is always making thoughtful improvements to the property – outside and in – taking great care to provide a pleasant stay for tenants in the hopes that they will return. There is always a helpful, knowledgeable caretaker on call if any needs arise and the cleaning crew does a very thorough job of making the house fresh for each new arrival.

In the Lee is a wonderful year-round choice for visitors to Nantucket.
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Sun-filled, Blissfully Quiet and Lovely House

Review Submitted: December 24, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2009
This review is word-for-word from a frequent In the Lee tenant:

My husband and I have stayed at In the Lee many times over the years. We've always found it lovely, peaceful and charming. Sun-filled during the day and blissfully quiet at night, it's truly a special place, tucked behind the historic windmill. Perfect for a solo traveler or a couple, the house is fully equipped with a washer-dryer, outdoor patio with barbecue grill, air conditioning, dishwasher and a private driveway.

However, you don't need a car to stay at In the Lee as it's in an ideal location – a short walk to the center of town and an easy bike ride to the island's many beautiful beaches.

In the Lee's kind, conscientious owner is always making thoughtful improvements to the property – outside and in – taking great care to provide a pleasant stay for tenants in the hopes that they will return. There is always a helpful, knowledgeable caretaker on call if any needs arise and the cleaning crew does a very thorough job of making the house fresh for each new arrival.

In the Lee is a wonderful year-round choice for visitors to Nantucket.
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508-228-9362
Nantucket Town Nantucket
Elizabeth
Aspen, CO
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Summer 2010

Review Submitted: November 4, 2010 Date of Stay: July 2010
My 8-week rental of In the Lee was a good experience. It is a darling little cottage with everything you could possibly wish for, although I had trouble with WiFi access. The space was great for one and would work certainly for two (although the closet is small). The cottage is clean, comfortable and well-furnished. The caretaker was readily accessible and came by regularly. The photos are spot-on. Town is a quick bike ride down the hill or a 10 minute walk away. This was my first experience on Nantucket and staying here was definitely a positive aspect of the experience.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: In the Lee's Internet connection is now excellent. An experienced information technologist with an international company has installed a long-range wireless bridge between the main house and In the Lee. He amplified the signal. All our guests must do now to get on-line is plug in their computers--a password is not even necessary. Wireless Internet is complimentary to our guests.

Re: the closet. In the Lee has much storage space in a bureau; deep drawers in two tables; and shelves in a bathroom cabinet, under the vanity and in the closet. That closet is so long that it has two separate doors. The house comfortably sleeps four people.
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Praise of Both Windmill Houses

Review Submitted: August 6, 2010 Date of Stay: June 2010
I would definitely stay here again. The location is great. We spent several afternoons enjoying champagne on the main house's well-appointed wraparound porch watching the sunset and enjoying the breeze in front of the windmill. Also, it's very easy to get into town (a 3-min. bike ride down the hill or a 10- minute walk), and returning up the hill is enough as to feel like it's a country estate. Both the main house (Windswept) and the nearby smaller house (In the Lee) were charming inside and out and very clean. Further, the houses were more than accommodating to our large group. We were at max occupancy--12--but it didn't feel like it. The houses make for a perfect base of operations for a fun Nantucket vacation with family or friends.

John
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