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A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town

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Experience the best of downtown Nantucket at The Second Story Loft. Relax in the Great Room surrounded by a wall of books, unwind with your favorite tunes on the Sonos sound system, and enjoy custom packages to make your stay unforgettable. With its gourmet kitchen and comfortable seating area, this modern gem is perfect for entertaining.

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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

Entire place

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

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

  • 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
  • Living room

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

  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town Apartment
A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town Nantucket

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 Vestal St Observatory and Loines Observatory. 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

  • R405E2 Whaling Museum, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
    Whaling Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • First Congregational Church in Williamstown (c. 1765), Massahusetts on a beautiful summer's day
    First Congregational Church
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • P5EH30 The Nantucket Atheneum, a historic public library in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
    Nantucket Atheneum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nantucket_ChildrensBeach_6311684-6
    Children's Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Brotherhood of Thieves
    1 min walk
  • The Rose and Crown
    2 min walk
  • Lemon Press
    3 min walk
  • Gazebo
    6 min walk
  • Handlebar Cafe

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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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A Literary Oasis In The Heart Of Nantucket Town Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Aizar K., South Texas

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Caryl P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

8/10 Good

Meghan S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing! Such a beautiful place to stay, especially if you are a book lover! It is a great location, allowing you to easily walk to eat, shop and tour adorable Nantucket. Clean and very well-equipped, and the host was fantastic when our stay was unexpectedly extended because of weather and travel delays. Highly recommend!! The bookstore is also amazing. We visited it multiple times. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment is amazing! Perfect in-town location, close to everything. Extremely clean and absolutely beautiful. And a chef's kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

H D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Perfect Location

Loved the location. Convenient to everything downtown. 2 bedrooms with en suite bath and a loft with 2 twins. A bit loud in the mornings but that is expected with such a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Great in-town stay

We loved our stay at Literary Oasis! The apartment location was amazing for first time visitors to Nantucket or those wanting an in-town location. We had an easy walk to all the shopping, restaurants, and pier spots. The actual home was amazing. As an avid reader, I loved the book theme of the unit. We will definitely be booking this stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk s.

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

Perfection

Everything about this place is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

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

Pure perfection

Location, decor, bedding, amenities, kitchen, cleanliness, charm and host-all exceeded expectations. Book this without any hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy h.

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