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  • The Carlisle House Inn in the Old Historic District of Nantucket town.
    The Carlisle House Inn, one of the premier Nantucket bed and breakfast inns, conveniently located in the Old Historic District of Nantucket town.
    Our sunny breakfast porch, where you'll enjoy an ample continental breakfast buffet featuring home-baked specialties, fresh fruit salad, hot and cold cereals, yogurt, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
    Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in our comfortable, elegant parlor.
    'Sconset Suite - cozy two-room suite with queen four-poster bed, TV, A/C, sitting room with couch, working fireplace, private bath with tub/shower.
    Brant Point - a romantic hideaway on the first floor with garden views. Queen canopy bed, sitting area, working fireplace, small private bath with tub/shower, A/C, TV.
    Tom Nevers, with its supremely comfortable king bed and 32" flat-screen HDTV, is a favorite of our guests!
    Surfside - breezy comfort in this third floor queen room with canopy bed, small private bath with stall shower, A/C, TV, painted wood floor, oriental rugs.
    Sankaty - sunny, gracious room with queen four-poster bed, sitting area, working fireplace, private bath with stall shower, A/C, cable TV.
    Cisco - cozy elegance in this queen canopied room with oriental carpet, sitting area, small private bath with stall shower, TV, A/C.
    The Nantucket Suite living room - like having your own island cottage! Queen bedroom and private bath with stall shower, living room with queen sofabed, 46" HDTV w/DVD Surround Sound, compact refrigerator and wet bar, A/C, private entrance from side garden.
    The Nantucket Suite - like having your own island cottage! A private entrance from the side garden makes this a wonderful getaway haven!
    Relax in our peaceful garden, or take your breakfast outside!
    Enjoy our wine and cheese parties on summer and special event weekends.

    • Address 26 North Water Street
      Nantucket, MA 02554
      USA
    • Phone+1-508-228-0720
    • Fax+1-508-228-6074
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    The Carlisle House has been a recognized star-quality inn for more than one hundred years. Located in the Old Historic District, just off the center of town on cobblestoned North Water Street. The inn has been carefully restored, while maintaining the charm of old Nantucket. With thirteen guest rooms on three floors, The Carlisle House offers a wide variety of accommodations from charming singles and double with shared bath to spacious queens and kings with private baths, to two-room suites with private baths. WIFI is available throughout the inn, and some guest rooms have large flat-screen HDTVs.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 36 Reviews

    4.0 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.4 out of 5
     

    You should stay here

    June 08, 2012

    Heather was wonderful. Couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. The Inn is conveniently located, has a nice courtyard and the ambiance is inviting. The island is a great place to visit and the Inn is a great place to stay.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    fabulous getaway, the cape at its finest

    May 16, 2012

    absolutely loved nantucket, our first trip there. the carlisle house was wonderful, wide plank floors, old salty charm, and heather, the owner was above and beyond our expectations, she was frequently visible, always with a smile, and willing to chat, but never intrusive. the breakfasts (both house made and local eateries) were perfect, not too much, but enough to get your busy day going. the inn is close to the ferry, beaches, town, dining, and anything else you coud possible want. could not have been happier with our stay. would recommend to anyone and would most definitely go back again. great little sitting area in the garden for relaxing alone or sharing company. thanks sooooo much heather.

    3.2 out of 5
     

    December visit

    January 23, 2012

    Finding dining options can be a challenge in the off season but once you start to get oriented to downtown, the places are easy to find.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Very enjoyable Visit, November 2011

    November 28, 2011

    We have a lovely visit of a few days in November of 2011. The room was quite nice, in an old Captain's home. It included a small sitting room with a cable tv. The breakfast offerings were fantastic - Heather is an excellent baker. Overall we could not have been happier with our stay, and will gladly return.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Heather Sheldon

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $95 - $395

    Fireplace Suite

    Lovely quiet suite with Queen four-poster, sitting room with sofa and chair, TV, VCR, A/C, refrigerator, working fireplace, private bath, free wifi access. $25 per person over double occupancy.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Fireplace Room

    Large, Queen canopy or four-poster, private bath, TV, A/C, working fireplace, free wifi access.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Garden Suite

    Our Nantucket Suite has a private garden entrance. Pine floors, large sitting room, 46" flat-screen HDTV and DVD, Queen bed, shower/bath, 2 TVs,A/C and compact refrigerator. Free wifi access. $25 per person over double occupancy.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Queen Bedroom

    Queen canopy bed, stall shower,TV, and A/C. Free wifi access.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Tom Nevers

    Room 32 is a 3rd Floor room with twin beds or King bed, small Bath, TV, A/C. Free wifi access.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Suite

    Third floor suite with queen bed and sitting room with sofa bed, fridge, TV. A/C. Private detached bath. Free wifi access. $25 per person over double occupancy.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    King Room

    Third floor king bed with 32" flat-screen HDTV, DVD, A/C, free wifi access. Large private bath.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 2pm    Check Out: 11am

    • Minimum Stay: two night weekends, some three night holiday of special events

    • Deposit Amount Required: 100% at time of reservation for stays of three nights or less; 50% deposit for longer stays

    • Cancellations: 14 days prior for any refund, all cancellations subject to 10% service charge

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Wine and cheese some weekends

    • Drinks Available: Limited

    • Children Allowed: over 10

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 36 Reviews

    4.0 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.4 out of 5
     

    You should stay here

    June 08, 2012

    Heather was wonderful. Couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. The Inn is conveniently located, has a nice courtyard and the ambiance is inviting. The island is a great place to visit and the Inn is a great place to stay.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    fabulous getaway, the cape at its finest

    May 16, 2012

    absolutely loved nantucket, our first trip there. the carlisle house was wonderful, wide plank floors, old salty charm, and heather, the owner was above and beyond our expectations, she was frequently visible, always with a smile, and willing to chat, but never intrusive. the breakfasts (both house made and local eateries) were perfect, not too much, but enough to get your busy day going. the inn is close to the ferry, beaches, town, dining, and anything else you coud possible want. could not have been happier with our stay. would recommend to anyone and would most definitely go back again. great little sitting area in the garden for relaxing alone or sharing company. thanks sooooo much heather.

    3.2 out of 5
     

    December visit

    January 23, 2012

    Finding dining options can be a challenge in the off season but once you start to get oriented to downtown, the places are easy to find.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Very enjoyable Visit, November 2011

    November 28, 2011

    We have a lovely visit of a few days in November of 2011. The room was quite nice, in an old Captain's home. It included a small sitting room with a cable tv. The breakfast offerings were fantastic - Heather is an excellent baker. Overall we could not have been happier with our stay, and will gladly return.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Charming and quiet

    October 19, 2011

    Le compteur de mon cozymètre est resté coincé à très haut pendant tout le temps de mon séjour. Je recommande vivement.

    3.6 out of 5
     

    nice nantucket place to stay

    October 14, 2011

    clean, pleasant, nice furnishings. Easy walking distance from the Ferry and all downtown activities. Breakfast area a little cramped, would have preferred one large table.

    3.4 out of 5
     

    Lovely wedding weekend on Nantucket

    October 13, 2011

    The Carlisle House was a lovely place to stay for the three nights we were on the island for a wedding. The location is ideal, the rooms are great, and the innkeeper was very friendly and accommodating! (We especially appreciate her willingness to put up with our small children; we realize that the "under 6 set" is not the typical B&B guest!)

    3.0 out of 5
     

    Carlisle House

    October 10, 2011

    Innkeeper was very friendly and helpful. Homemade breakfast goodies were very tasty. Site might mention the steep stairs (outside and inside) - definitely not good for anyone who is not very mobile.


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  • Location Type

    • Island

    • Small town

    City - Boston

    • Distance to city: 100 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take ferry or plane from Hyannis, MA.

    Airport

    • Nantucket Airport 2 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Nantucket Airport 2 miles


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Shopping dining and museums all 200 yds.

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Water sports

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • free Wi-Fi access

    • in-town location

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Group events

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    On-site

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Great beaches in all directions, easy walk from Inn

    • FREE WI-FI

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Serving Location: Breakfast room,Breakfast Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Home-baked breads, coffee cakes, scones, popovers.

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    The Carlisle House Inn Blueberry Coffeecake
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 20 minutes

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