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A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town

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A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town

  • The Second Story Loft is a modern gem in downtown Nantucket. Located on the second floor of a completely renovated building which houses Nantucket Bookworks and ACKfresh juice bar on the first floor, the Second Story Loft features three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and has a striking Great Room with a wall of books, comfortable seating area, generous table, and gourmet kitchen perfect for entertaining.

    The Second Story is a great spot from which to explore Town and the island. Cars are not necessary, as the loft is located in easy walking distance from the ferries, and shuttle buses and taxis are readily available. Ask us about corporate retreats or parties - we work with local caterers and can help plan your trip.

    Wifi, Sonos sound system, custom packages, and more. We can't wait to welcome you to the Second Story Loft!

    Note: there is no private parking for this unit. Nearby street parking without a time limit is located on nearby Westchester street.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Books: Do not take books from main room, but please help yourself to any of the paperbacks on the upper level!
Noise: Please be mindful of the bookshop downstairs. Thank you!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 C0043471970
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Nantucket, this apartment is in the city centre. Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Cisco Brewers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit White Heron Theatre and Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and Vestal St Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Nantucket travel guide
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • A historic white house with a wooden fence and a bicycle parked in front.
    Quaker Meeting House
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A church with a steeple, a white fence, and a 'One Way' sign.
    First Congregational Church
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A building with a sign that reads "Whaling Museum."
    Whaling Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A white neoclassical building with columns and the name "ATHENIUM" on the facade.
    Nantucket Atheneum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A sandy beach with a lifeguard tower, boats, and houses in the background.
    Children's Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cru
    8 min walk
  • Brotherhood of Thieves
    1 min walk
  • Handlebar Cafe
    6 min walk
  • The Nantucket Lobster Trap
    7 min walk
  • Gazebo
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this apartment building is steps away from Quaker Meeting House, Peter Foulger Museum and Whaling Museum. White Heron Theatre and First Congregational Church are just steps away.

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Reviews

A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanting— no hyperbole needed — Facts are that is is full of books, hosted by a gem of a human, shares a Nantucket street with restaurants, the bookstore, and the best ice cream on the island. Apartment is cute, beds are comfy, and reading material limitless.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl’s Weekend

We loved our stay at this property. We appreciated how spacious the apartment was and all of the design elements were thoughtful and beautiful. The best part was the location - right in town. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

We had the most wonderful stay. The location was incredible. Our stay in The Loft was incredible. Can't wait to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Spent a long weekend with girlfriends celebrating 40th birthdays. Place was lovely and had all accommodations needed. Location was perfect! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Nantucket!

Property was great and couldn’t be in a better location. Perfect for our family of 6. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walk from here

Love the location being so close to the ferry, the restaurants and shops, and the books! Fantastic space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

We enjoyed our stay very much. The windows and light in the apartment were fabulous. The location was delightful — All the joys of Nantucket at our finger tips.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nantucket Sanctuary!

My girlfriends and I have been traveling to Nantucket for over 20 years, and this spot was picture perfect for a friends weekend getaway! Amazing location, beautiful grand room with books for days, and very clean and comfortable bedrooms. We would highly recommend and look forward to staying here again! Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Library Loft

Our stay at the Library Loft was delightful. The space is sun filled and very pretty. Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay in Nantucket Center!

This property was perfect for our family of 5 and the location was as steps to shopping and dining. Beds were comfy, apartment was clean and it all worked so well for us. There is definitely outside noise from the activity of the neighboring businesses but we loved that part of it. Highly recommend and hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal location!

Wonderful, eclectic apartment right in the middle of everything! Beautiful decor and comfortable beds. The only thing that was a little inconvenient was no bathroom upstairs and hard to bring suitcases up the spiral staircase. Otherwise it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

First timer visit

Property is beautiful, clean and centrally located. Towels were folded on shelf wet from cleaning crew but we used dryer. Beach chairs would have been a great addition to the amenities given beach is a primary activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Novel Stay

We had the pleasure of staying at the Loft during Stroll Weekend. With impeccable attention to every detail, the space is perfectly appointed from the comfy bedrooms to the amazing, lofty library, aka, the main living space. We loved the incredible vantage point of all the action on the street. Surrounded by the best restaurants and coffee shops (Born and Bred has a mind-blowing egg sandwich, Ethos is our favorite for cocktails) -- it was just an epic spot to call our own for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique literary hideaway in awesome central location downtown

The good: This location is simply amazing and the decor and character of this literary oasis is just perfection. It’s a very unique space and fun to hang out in. Close to everything. It’s also super helpful to have a place to be able to hold your bags before and after check out. The less than good: WiFi wasn’t working and it took days to fix. The owner was responsive and they ultimately sent someone to fix it. Sonos wasn’t working either. A main stove burner wasn’t working. For the high price we paid, I expect these foundational amenities to be functioning. It was early spring, so maybe they hadn’t done a full check yet? Just a heads up that the very adorable upper loft bedroom has no doors so sound travels very easily up to that room. My daughter heard my son whispering from the kitchen;)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a unique location! Traveled with my sister and our late teen and 20 something kids and they loved it too. Already planning how to get back for a girls weekend next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value for an in-town 3 BR. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was fantastic! Great location, all the needed amenities for a fun extended weekend with my family! Thank you:)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Horrible WiFi and no working tvs.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very clean, gorgeous and in an amazing location in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This gem is amazing, perfect location,l
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bibliophile’s dream — welcoming! comfortable! — and perfectly located in the heart of Nantucket, next door to Brotherhood of Theives, steps from everything. Wendy owns the bookstore downstairs. She’s friendly and responsive. I seldom leave reviews here and when I do I’m a tough grader, but this stay simply couldn’t have been more wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Stay

All was perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Just as pictured and even more charming. Location was perfect, and the ability to stash our luggage before and after check in/out was very helpful. Planning to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great central location right downtown. Beautiful accommodations, well appointed. Easy walk to all Harborside hot spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024