Century House 10 Cliff Rd P.O. Box 603 Nantucket Massachusetts 02554-0603 USA http://www.centuryhouse.com Phone: +1-508-228-0530

General Information

Zagat Rated 2009. A historic luxurious bed and breakfast, with 18 renovated rooms. The oldest continously operating guesthouse on Nantucket Island.

"It is 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, July 2008)

The breezy, wrap-around veranda and top cliff historic location where you can enjoy "Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast," makes it a preferred stay for sophisticated travelers. The oldest continuosly operating guesthouse on Nantucket Island. Discover the Freedoms of Nantucket.

"Top 5 Eastern US Summer Destinations" (FORBES ONLINE)

"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)

Built in 1833. Renovated in 2008.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• 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

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, Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: Fresh baked pastries, Nantucket Homemade cookies and breads, Organic milk, cream yogurt, Warm oatmeal, Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Breakfast, Warm Irish Oatmeal, Low Fat
• Our signature dish is "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!

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

Property Features

Property 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

Location

• Location is best described as: 10 minutes to beach, 5 minutes to town, Nantucket intown historical district, elite residential location, short stroll to downtown Nantucket, walk to the beach on Nantucket, Beachside, Island, Oceanside
  
• Nearest major city: Nantucket, MA
• 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
• Nearest major airport: ACK

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, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Galleries, Museums, Theatre, Biking, Bike paths,, Peace & Quiet ambiance, historic tours, swimming, 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

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