Century House


  • Red Dahlia Room: king size bed. Featured on usatoday Hotel HotSheet Large renovated corner room. Wide pine floors, coffered ceiling. Ralph Lauren wall coverings and fabrics in the king bedroom and bath. A 19th century Red laquer restored bureau and a make-up table and chair complete the furniture along with a love seat reading nook and antique cedar hope chest. The marble floor in the bath sets off the deep tub and large vanity. The oriental rug and original oil paintings will certainly make this bright, quiet room one of the most popular. "Even the Ritz cannot match this wonderful king bed!" Guest Comment

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    According to forbes online Century House is in the "Top 5 Eastern US Summer Inn Destinations." A historic boutique luxury bed and breakfast, completely renovated for 2011 Season. The wrap-around veranda, and top cliff elite-residential location, is preferred for sophisticated travelers looking for a quiet, private, stress-free vacation away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Our B& B is the oldest continously operating guesthouse on Nantucket Island. Walking distance to town and beaches. We offer Christy Renaissance Egyptian Cotton Towels, soft and luxurious- a preference of queen Victoria, and of queen Elizabeth while visiting the White House; triple sheeted king or queen beds. Air-conditioned, quiet corner rooms. Private baths. Book collection. Movie and films library. Free internet and wireless. Flat screen TV's. Refrigerators in rooms. Beach towels and bag. Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast: blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries cascading on his famous granola. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the complimentary berry breakfast along with hot Irish oatmeal with granulated Maple Sugar, Century House cranberry toast, fresh fruit, organic yogurt milk and fresh baked bread and to delicious bagels, muffins and coffee-cakes. In the afternoon we serve coffee, tea, soft drinks, fruits, nuts, baked chocolate chip cookies, munchies, a variety of snacks for your enjoyment. For dinner reservations please ask for recommendations on the best restaurants. "...classic island architecture, with white picket fence and a delightful sitting garden populated with Adirondack chairs. The breakfast buffet is a bountiful affair of berries, fruit, granola, and other things healthy, bought fresh daily at local markets..." (BOSTON GLOBE, Sunday Travel) "...classic styling is met with luxurious modern amenities at this cliffside spot frequented by TV producers scouting locations..." ZAGAT Top US Hotels, Resorts and Spas, 2006 Guid


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Gerry and JeanE are corporate "drop outs" who met and married later in life. Their combined interests include reading, cooking, mechanics, art, music and real estate.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast

    • Nantucket breezy, large wrap-around veranda

    • Nantucket top-cliff location

    • Patio and garden. Location close to beach and town

    • Quiet rooms, private luxurious baths

    • Romantic Inn on Nantucket

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • snacks, cheese and crackers, complimentary drinks

    • fresh flowers, books to read, coffee and tea

    • Wrap-around veranda, private terrace, garden

    • Christy Renaissance Egyptian Cotton Towels

    • PRIVATE BATHS, triple-sheets luxury bedding,

    • movies and films, beach towels and beach tote

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  • Hot Deal: Nantucket Bucket of Romance

    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$495
    • Savings:29%
    • Discount rate:$350

    'Nantucket Bucket of Romance' Surprise your loved one with this gift of love: Nantucket. The 'Nantucket Bucket of Romance' package includes: -Two night stay in a Premium Deluxe Room -All amenities -Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast -Snacks and soft drinks all day -Gourmet coffee and tea -Beach bag and beach towels -Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies -A complimentary bottle of champagne and chocolates delivered in a bucket to your room - Cost: $700 not including taxes and fees. - Travel Dates: May 21, 2012 - June 14, 2012; (Sunday-Thursday departure only). Deadline to purchase the package is March 30, 2012. Based on availability. Limited. Price excludes taxes and fees. Call 508-228-0530 or email centurybnb@aol.com Mention code: ACK2012

    Partridge Berry

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$525

    A large first floor corner room, original cosmetic fireplace, Laura Ashley wall coverings, high ceiling, brass chandelier, wrought iron king bed, plenty of books to read, original oil paintings, love seat, oriental rug, wide pine floors combined with a large Chinese onyx floored bathroom. Refrigerator, flat screen TV. High-quality linens and bedding. Antiques and/or designer decor.

    Sweet Pea

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$295

    Sweet Pea - Queen canopy with love seat, cozy, private entrance. Renovated in 2010. This first floor queen canopy room has private entrance from the veranda and features pine floors and oriental rugs. Windows on three sides of the room overlook flower boxes, this along with a love seat and a Mexican sea stone tiled floor in the bath add to the traditional Nantucket style. The bath features a tub and shower. High-quality linens and bedding.

    Snapdragon - Queen Canopy

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $390/$695

    The suite is a unique combination of one deluxe corner room, and one classic corner room connected by a separate entrance private hallway. It features a queen canopy bed, and a Nantucket designed double wooden planked full bed, two private marble floor baths with a shower and tub, and a walking shower, a wet bar, refrigerator, and microwave, sitting chair; light pine polished floors it makes for a very comfortable setting looking out to the setting sun. Newly decorated, bright and cheery. Ralph Lauren wall coverings, Heritage lace curtains. Can sleep four people.

    Daffodil

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$525

    Daffodil - King canopy with love seat, fireplace A large second floor corner room with coffered ceiling and wide pine floors. A needlework carpet, reading nook with love seat, king canopy bed, oil paintings and Laura Ashley designer wall covering complete this bright, airy room with views of Cliff Road mansions that have been visited by the President of the United States. The large bath in this room has a yellow Chinese onyx floor and a glass shower cabinet. High-quality linens and bedding. Antiques and/or designer decor. Flat screen TV.

    Black Orchid

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$525

    Black Orchid - Queen canopy with love seat, fireplace A large first floor corner room with an extra door opening onto its own seating area on the veranda with views of a restored 18th century Kite Hill farmhouse. This room has a high ceiling, antique cast iron fireplace insert, queen canopy bed, Victorian marble top bureau, love seat, wide pine floors, oriental rugs, small bath with warm wooden and marble shower floors. Gorgeous wallpaper and original oil paintings by local artists decorate the walls. High-quality triple sheets linens and bedding. Antiques and/or designer decor

    Red Dahlia

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$525

    King with loveseat, fireplace This large newly redone for the season, corner room features wide pine floors, a coffered ceiling, and as a first for the Century House, Ralph Lauren wall coverings and fabrics in the king bedroom and bath. A 19th century restored bureau and a make-up table and chair compete the furniture along with a love seat reading nook and antique cedar hope chest. The marble floor in the bath sets off the deep tub and large vanity. The oriental rug and original oil paintings will certainly make this bright, quiet room one of the most popular. High-quality linens and bedding

    Thistle

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $245/$425

    Queen canopy with love seat, fireplace A large first floor corner room, original marble faced [non-operational] fireplace, traditional Nantucket wall coverings and borders, high ceiling, paddle fan, canopy queen bed with antique pull out step up blanket chest, antique mirrors and paintings, love seat, hand woven rug, wide pine plank floor, and a tumbled marble floor bath with a dual headed shower.

    Tulip

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$295

    This bright third floor corner room renovated for 2011 has pine floors, hooked and oriental carpets, a love seat, paddle fan, western photos and maps, and a queen sleigh bed. The bath has a marble floor, Nantucket bead board wainscoting, and a Greek soaking tub with a. dual-headed shower.

    White Narcissus

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$525

    Completely renovated as White Narcissus. A luxury corner room with plenty of light, bookshelves, and hidden flat screen TV. Restored floors. A large romantic 2nd floor bedroom with a window bench overlooking glimpses of the ocean and a beautiful Nantucket Island mansion. This cosmetic fire-placed room is bright decorated with white and pale yellow, Laura Ashley Narcissus print paper, hung with antique mirrors and original oil paintings make this room truly unique. Wide pine floors, an oriental rug, an oversized wing chair, along with a private marble bath with a deep tub and shower.

    Crocus

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $245/$395

    Private entrance. Recently renovated. A large romantic first floor with a private entrance opening onto the patio area. This cottage style corner room, is bright and cheery and a perfect fit for those interested in a more private getaway. This fire placed room is decorated in white Laura Ashley paper. A white sofa, bookcase, and white lamps complete the room. Hung with antique mirrors and original oil paintings which makes this room truly unique. Newly available to our guests. High-quality linens and bedding.

    Daylily

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$295

    Daylily - Queen spool bed, small, private porch This second floor queen bedroom has its own private open porch surrounded with Nantucket style colorful flower boxes. The marble floored private bath sits across the its own private through-the-inn entrance hallway which leads to the intimate porch seating. The cozy room features a paddle fan, breezy windows, a beautiful oak armoire, a table, a love seat, pine board floors and an oriental rug along with traditional wall hangings, and paintings from the Century House Artist-in-Residence collection. Balcony/deck/patio.

    Geranium

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$295

    Geranium - Queen wrought iron bed This third floor corner room has an entrance vestibule opening into the bath and wrought iron queen bedroom. It is decorated in Nantucket cottage style with an antique desk, and old book covered sea chest and original Japanese wall hangings. The bath has a marble floor, wainscoting, and a Greek deep-soaking tub with a dual-headed shower. Oriental rugs a paddle fan and a sunset view complete this room. High-quality linens and bedding. Antiques and/or designer decor. Flat screen TV.

    Bayberry

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$295

    Bayberry - Queen bed sleigh with love seat, skylight This third floor room has a queen sleigh bed located under a skylight, a paddle fan, a loveseat reading nook looking out to the sea, old book covered sea chest, with table lamp, sisal and oriental carpets and original paintings. The bath has a marble floor and shower. The entrance vestibule features a library of books, and adds to the privacy and space in this room. Antiques and/or designer decor.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: 3 night/weekends.

    • Cancellations: A 15 day written notice is required to shorten or cancel a reservation. Vacancies caused by late arrival or early departures due to weather or any other circumstances are considered to be a cancellation. Reservation deposits are returned if a written notice is received at least 15 days before the arrival date. If cancellation is received less than 15 days in advance, a refund will be made but only to the extent your room is re-rented without loss to The Century House. There is a cancellation/processing fee of 10% of the total reservation regardless of the reason or length of notice. Group Reservation deposits are returned if a written notice is received at least 30 days before the arrival date. If cancellation is received less than 30 days in advance, a refund will be made but only to the extent your room is re-rented without loss to The Century House. There is a cancellation/processing fee of 10% of the total reservation regardless of the reason or length of notice.

    • Open all year round: N


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: We respect that parents know if family is suitable to a B&B.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Yes : at additional cost.

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast

    • Time Served: 8:30 - 10 am

    • Serving location: the breakfast/dining room, wrap-around veranda, Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    "Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast."
    Indulge in our daily complimentary breakfast. Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries cascading on his famous granola! Fresh fruit, mellons, pineapple, warm Irish oatmeal with Granulated Maple Sugar. Organic cream yogurt, organic milk, soy milk, fresh baked bread daily, and the best pastries!


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Breakfast

    • Warm Irish Oatmeal


    Additional food services

    • Fresh baked pastries

    • Nantucket Homemade cookies and breads

    • Organic milk, cream yogurt

    • Warm oatmeal, gourmet coffee and tea


    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Raspberry Jam Tart with Almond Crumble
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 45 minutes

  • Location Type

    • 10 minutes to beach

    • 5 minutes to downtown

    • Nantucket intown historical district

    • elite residential location

    • short stroll to downtown Nantucket

    • walk to the beach on Nantucket

    • Beachside

    • Downtown

    • Island

    • Oceanside


    City

    • Nantucket

    • Directions to property:
      BY FERRY Hyannis, MA to Nantucket Island. Daily two-hour ferry ride for passengers and vehicles provided by the Steamship Authority at 508-477-8600. The high-speed one hour ferry, for passengers only, is provided by the The Iyanough at 508-495-3278. Steamship Authority/The Iyanough ferry ride arrives on Nantucket Island at the Steam Boat Wharf, a 5-7 minute walk to the Century House. Harwick Point, MA to Nantucket. Freedom Cruise Line at 508-432-8999 provides ferry rides to and from Nantucket Island. Note: Hy-Line Cruises docks at the Straight Wharf in Nantucket... Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard. Hy-Line at (508) 778-2600 provides daily ferry rides departures to and from Martha's Vineyard. - Hyannis Ticket Office 508-477-8600; 508-771-4000; 508-495-3278 high speed ferry; Nantucket Ticket Office 508-228-0262. BY AIR Daily flights from Boston, Providence, or Hyannis are provided by Island Air, Cape Air and others. Jetblue currently offers flights from New York. USAir, Delta, and Continental provide flights to Nantucket directly. Nantucket Airport is located about 15 minutes away from the Century House. Taxis are available. - Island Air 508-228-7575 or 800-248-7779; Cape Air (from Boston) 800-352-0714 or 508-771-6944; Nantucket Shuttle (from Hyannis Port) 866-588-2251


    Airport

    • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Memorial) 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Century House is 3 miles away from the Nantucket Airport.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Galleries, Museums, Theatre, Biking, Bike paths,

    • Peace & Quiet ambiance, historic tours, swimming

    • Secluded Beaches, Sailing tours, island tours

    • The Internationally Renowned Whaling Museum

    • Whale and Bird Watching, Shopping, Art Museums,

    • Nantucket Atheneum, Maria Mitchell, Observatories

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Nantucket Whale Watching

    • Nantucket Sketching Tours

    • Nantucket Film Festival

    • Nantucket Arts Festival

    • Nantucket Wine Festival

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Write a review

    Amazing getaway once again

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We chose Century House for the third time and can say again that we made a good choice. We travel to Europe every year and have visited many countries and places; and Nantucket Island is one of our favorite destinations! Century House is beautiful, private, and most of all relaxing. Our room, White Narcisus was spotless. Always nice to see innkeeper Gerry! He has great suggestions for restaurants and things to do. Don't forget the chocolate chip cookies when you're there.


    Daylily

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    Our room - Daylily -shared a very thin wall with the room next door. Normal conversations were heard, "into the night." We choose this room at the recommendation of the person taking out initial phone call: We would have paid more for a more private room. Breakfast was excellent. Staff was friendly and attentive. Emailed questions were never replied to. You must call to get answers.


    A sunny room on a rainy day

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging


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    My wonderful room filled with the most beautiful appointments in shades of yellow made a rainy day in Nantucket a lovely experience. The warmth of the innkeepers and the friendly artists in residence all added " sunshine" whenever I got back.


    Recommending it to family and friends

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Gorgeous boutique hotel on the island of Nantucket, healthy breakfast, perfect quiet location. It's a great place to just go and relax. Rooms are superb! We will highly recommend this place to all our family and friends.


    Beautiful B and B

    About the reviewer

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging


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    Century House is a beautiful b and b. We love art so the collection of wall paintings hanging all over the inn was impressive. Location wise it was very accessible to the town area and restaurants. Our getaway was everything we had hoped for . We were mainly looking to have a relaxing time away. It rained, but we enjoyed our king-sized room. Comfortable bed, cheerful decor, and open windows where we could hear the rain drops. It was fun laying around, watching movies, drinking hot chocolate and having too many cookies- a perfect snack every afternoon. Although we had wished for less rain, we had a chance to relax. We still fell in love with the charming ambiance of the Century House and the island and we'll definitely return. Donald and Elizabeth


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