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The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

Vacation home in Nantucket with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
Marina
Tucked away on historic Academy Lane in Nantucket's downtown district, this charming home boasts a beautifully landscaped yard and off-street parking. With six bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths spread across three floors, guests can enjoy a relaxing stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

Located in-town between the Jared Coffin House and the First Congregational Church on historic Academy Lane, this wonderful home in Nantucket's historic downtown district is now for rent.

The land was originally purchased by the Folger Family in 1799 when the original house was built. The current house includes a beautifully landscaped yard, off-street parking for one car, six bedrooms with three full baths and two half baths.

First Floor: Classic center hall colonial home. Living room, large dining room, kitchen, laundry. Bedroom with two twin beds with a full private bath with a classic clawfoot bathtub/shower. Second full bathroom with a shower. Kitchen and dining room opens to the back porch and yard.

Second Floor: First Master bedroom suite with a king bed and attached half bath, Second Master bedroom with a king bed, bedroom with two twin beds, a bedroom with a single bed. Full hall bathroom with shower/tub. The bathtub is a classic clawfoot tub.

Third Floor: Large open room with one king bed and one single bed and a half bath.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in house. Smoking allowed in back yard

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Would consider non-sheding dog breeds.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This a great house for kids.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must talk to owner for approval of larger events

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house. Smoking allowed in back yard

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must talk to owner for approval of larger events
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0042391970

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Folger House Historic Academy Hill Nantucket
Folger House Historic Academy Hill
Folger Historic Academy Hill Nantucket
Folger Historic Academy Hill
The Folger House on Historic Academy Hill, Nantucket Nantucket

About the neighborhood

Map
Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • First Congregational Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Children's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stubbys - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of First Congregational Church, Quaker Meeting House, and White Heron Theatre. Peter Foulger Museum and Whaling Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in perfect location, comfortable, roomy, and wonderful for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house is so comfortable, and owners so helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy j.

Charming, comfortable, & conveniently located.

Clean home, comfortable beds & the perfect location. We hope to visit again someday.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

Very quaint house. Excellent location. We are allowed a late checkout time. It was a hug favor since we have young children and elderly. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Location! Location! Location! Great spot, great location and great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week of greatness

Great location. Very spacious for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spot

Took the family to Nantucket for summer vacation. Great location with easy access to town. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Staying in this historic house in the historic district of Nantucket was just what we wanted. It was in walking distance to almost everything we wanted to see. We had no need for a car because there are taxis and large vans to take us the few places that were not in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful

This house is magical. We had such a lovely stay at this historic property for a girls’ weekend on Nantucket. The location in town with close proximity to the beach and ferry is so convenient. Can’t wait to come bACK!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location is superb. The home has all the charms and challenges that go along with older homes. The owners were easy to communicate with and we had no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best location!

We couldn’t have asked for a better located house for our MDW trip to Nantucket. Very walkable to central locations and it was so spacious with enough sleeping space and bathrooms for all of us. Communication was great and there wasn’t a single hitch all weekend. We already can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely vacation on the island

This is a wonderful home for an active family. We could walk to boat trips, a grocery store, and museums, bike, drive, or take the bus to several beaches, and come home to eat around the big table. This is highly recommended for folks who enjoy the historical ambiance of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything is wonderful

The owners are awesome and helpful, the house is old-school Nantucket; cool, interesting, not gutted and made boring.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location, helpful host

The house is beautiful because it hasn't been gutted and turned into a modern mess: it's an old Nantucket house with tons of charm. The owner was really helpful and so was his caretaker. The cleaning woman was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conner F., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Location and Property!

Our group had an incredible time during our stay. The hosts were very informative and the check in/check out process was seamless. The house is in a perfect location close to town, but very quiet as well. The set up of the house worked great with many different bedrooms and bathrooms split up across the group. Thanks again to Michael and Harry - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Wellesley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday Celebration

A group of friends came to celebrate for a long weekend. The location could not have been better; close enough to walk to town, but tucked away enough to be peaceful. Harry was flexible with check-in/out and very responsive with any questions or needs. The garden/backyard was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's weekend

Everything was fantastic. You can't beat the location of the property! Only thing could be improved is the third floor bed sits on wood slats and is really uncomfortable. Thank you for letting us rent your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay!

Great location, so close to town- we loved that. The house had more beds than we could use, which was great too. Many options for us all! Cute backyard, perfect for bringing that morning cup of coffee out to relax with the beautiful landscaping and sweet bunnies. The paper towels and toilet paper the host provided was only enough to get us through a couple of days so I would consider bringing some with you! Overall great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Son's wedding in Nantucket

The property is nice. Would have liked it better if bathrooms were updated. Claw tub showers did not work for us and the walk in shower was very, very small. Plenty of rooms for sleeping and very nice backyard. Location is very close to town which is nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay. Love it. Unbeatable location & fabulous gardnen!

Loved our stay. The owner is very timely and attentive to our inquiries and questions. We are very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a large family, amazing location

Great house for a large family, amazing location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sara b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous find

Amazing location and such a cute Nantucket house. Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Party like it’s 1799!

This house is perfectly rustic, in a quiet spot just a block or two from the heart of town. Kitchen has been updated but mostly everything else is old and quaint, as it should be. Only one of the main bedrooms is “en suite” with an attached bath but the rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. It’s all we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

R Webber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in-town location

Wonderful home with plenty of amenities and all the cookware for a great family visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

The house worked great for us. The location was perfect, within walking distance of most everything we did. There was room for all of us and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021