Century House

Historic bed and breakfast, Nantucket's Century House Inn, with a breezy, wrap-around verandah where you can enjoy "Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast," and cliff-top location, makes it a preferred stay for sophisticated travelers.

"Top 5 Eastern US Summer Destinations" (forbes)

"If you can tear yourself away from "Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast" or afternoon cookies and cream on the veranda, you might consider touring the surrounding area where this charming 1830's B&B is located; classic styling is met with luxurious modern amenities (Molton Brown bath products) at this cliffside spot frequented by TV producers scouting locations and soaking up works of the former artists-in-residence" -- ZAGAT Top US Hotels, Resorts and Spas, 2006 Guide.

"This handsome inn offers a homey atmosphere just a short walk to the center of town.
One of the highlights is the immense wraparound porch, complete with rocking charis, where you could relax away an afternoon if you like.
Rooms, which are spotlessly clean, range widely in size from the garret rooms on the third floor, to more spacious expanses on the second floor. Little extras include luxury bath products and robes. The entire property is outfitted with free wireless Internet. An artist-in-residence program means the walls are hung with numerous interesting paintings." ---Frommers Guide, New England

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Nantucket intown historical district
    • short stroll to downtown Nantucket
    • walk to the beach on Nantucket
    • Beachside
    • Island
    • Oceanside
  • Nearest major city: Nantucket

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Suite, King & Queen, Double
  • There are 14 guest accommodations (14 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 155.00 and $ 495.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
  • Other Accommodations: Suites

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Data port
  • Fax Machine
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Telephone
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities
  • Other Amenitites
  • Iron/Ironing board
  • Beach Towels
  • Fresh Flowers, Books to Read
  • Wrap-around verandah, private terrace
  • Coffee/Tea facilities/Espresso Machine
  • PRIVATE BATHS
  • Meals

    • A Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:30 - 10 am
    • Breakfast is served in the the breakfast/dining room, wrap-around verandah
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Fresh baked pastries, Nantucket Homemade cookies and breads, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: Breakfast
    • Our signature dish is "Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast."
      The blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries cascading on his famous granola!

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (3 night/weekends.)
    • Smoking is not allowed
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Children are welcome (We respect that parents know if family is suitable to a B&B.)
    • Childcare is provided (at additional cost.)
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Closed: October 16 - May 14
    • Check in time is 2:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
    • 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.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
      • Nantucket Lodging Association
      • PAII (Professional Association of Innkeepers International)
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Gerry Connick and JeanE Heron
      Gerry and JeanE are corporate "drop outs" who met and married later in life. They view the restoration of the Inn akin to bearing and raising a child, except they have 56 windows instead of ten toes!!! Their combined interests include reading, cooking, mechanics, art, music and real estate.
    • The innkeepers speak: English

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Ocean, The Internationally Renowned Whaling Museum, Nantucket Atheneum, Whale and Bird Watching, Sailing Tours, Peace & Quiet, Galleries, Museums, Theatre, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    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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    Contact Information


    Century House Bed and Breakfast
    Century House
    10 Cliff Rd
    P.O. Box 603
    Nantucket MA 02554-0603
    USA
    Phone: +1-508-228-0530
    Innkeeper(s)
    Gerry Connick and JeanE Heron
    Rates:
    $155 - $495

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    The breezy wrap-around verandah is unforgetable.A large first floor corner room viewing a restored 18th century Kite Hill Estate.  Totally renovated in Spring 2007, this room boasts a high ceiling with exquisite layered molding, vaulted enlaid ceiling, crystal chandeliers, original antique cast iron fireplace, majestic queen four poster, Victorian marble-top bureau, love seat, original wide pine floors, refrigerator, an outrageous black marble sink, & Venetian tub surrounded by two shower heads to sooth your soul.

"The perfect honemoon room.  We would not have chosen any other room on Nantucket"  
                                      07.07.07 John and Klare
    A charming large room, king size bed.  Close by the wrap-around veranda.

"Love the book collection, the large comfortable bed and the large bath."

                Guest Comments, August, 2007"Gerry's Berry Buffer Breakfast" - Early morning Gerry goes to the market for fresh fruit.  He then prepares his berry bountiful breakfast: blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries cascading on his famous granola.   

Pineapple, melons, mangoes, bananas, and other fresh fruits also available.  Homemade coffee-cakes & breads, bagels, cream cheese, English muffins, jams & jellies, juices, cappuccinos, espressos & lattés, teas & the best coffee served.
    Luxury bath - Black Orchid Deluxe RoomRed Dahlia Room: king size bed.

This large new 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.


"Even the Ritz cannot match this wonderful king bed!"
                                  Guest Comments, July 2007
    "Ah this was a treat to go away from home to a room so inviting and sexy."
"Gerry's creative paneling and vaulted ceiling was an added touch of elegance."

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.Guest enjoying the wrap-around veranda on an early morning in June.
    Plenty of books to read.  Antique, high canopy bedsBlack Orchid, private verandah.

"A great sense of solitude and peaceful tranquility; and the separate entrance to our own area of the veranda added to the intimacy" guest comment, 2007
    Ah!  Freedoms of Nantucket.  Enjoy our adjacent garden where you can feel the Nantucket breezes on an sunny afternoon.Sweet Pea - Queen canopy with love seat, cozy
This first floor queen canopy room has a 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.
    Desk, Red Dahlia Deluxe Luxury Room"We are corporate "drop outs" who became Innkeepers in 1984. We love every moment of our freedom here, and we know that you will love it too. The Century House is located in the residential section of the Old Historic District on prestigious Cliff Road."
    "Delightful combination of light, bright, simplicity and clean crisp appointments."
"Thoughts of a bright Summer day, secure, private and tucked away."   Guests comments, 2004Antique furniture, art collection
    Molton Brown (England) Luxury Toiletriescobblestone streets...five minute leisure walk to downtown
    Egyptian cotton luxury robesGuest reading on the veranda on a quiet afternoon.
    Private suite: refrigerator, microwave, large king size bed."Loved the warm yellow colors and the reading nook; so cozy bathing in the natural sunlight"
"OOOHHHH so pretty, cheery, crisp and clean AND such a large room...lots of space"   Guests comments, 2004
    This is a picture of a hallway; the inn has exquisite and historic wide planked pine floors, lots of oriental runners; antique furnishings, brass lanterns and chandeliers, love seat nooks and lots of books."This room had everthing I wanted: privacy, antiques, canopy and great sea breezes - (even though we could always turn on the A/C); plus a charming view of the church steeple."  guest comment, 2004

Snapdragon - Queen Canopy, can also be rented as a suite with an additional room with private hallway. 
This medium size corner room has a queen canopy bed, old pine floors, wet bar with refrigerator and microwave, decorated in traditional Nantucket style, with antique prints, photos and paintings it is a quiet room on the second floor of the guesthouse. The bath features a black marble floor, a large window, and a deep tub and shower. This is a newly decorated room for the 2005 season.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast
    • Nantucket Bed and Breakfast
    • Nantucket Inn Accommodation Lodging
    • Nantucket breezy, wrap-around verandah
    • Nantucket top-cliff location
    • Romantic Inn on Nantucket
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Christian Travel
    • Excellent views
    • Family Travel
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Nantucket Late Federal Bed and Breakfast
    • Built in 1833
    • Opened for business in 1833
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2005
    • Access for the disabled
    • Parking available