Carlisle House Inn - Nantucket

Historic 1765 inn with a private garden and fire pit, steps from Nantucket's Main Street

Historic Building & Accommodations

Carlisle House Inn occupies a 1765 building with original wide-plank floors and period details. Guests in the Nantucket Suite get a private entrance and outdoor patio. The Sconset room offers a king bed, sitting room, and bathroom on the third floor.

Outdoor Spaces & Activities

The property has an outdoor fireplace and picnic area where guests make s'mores at the fire pit. Free use of beach chairs and Frette towels is provided, along with a beach bag for daily trips. The garden features hydrangeas and seating for birdwatching or reading.

Location

The Carlisle House Nantucket sits on a quiet street a five-minute walk from the ferry and the Whaling Museum. Children's Beach is reachable on foot, and a free Wave shuttle stops across the street. The inn is 3 miles from Nantucket Memorial Airport.

Family-Friendly Services

The hotel offers family rooms such as the Nantucket Suite that sleeps four with a sofa bed. A kid-friendly buffet includes fresh fruit, yogurt, and cereal each morning. Beach toys-buckets and shovels-are available for children to borrow.

Amenities & Extras

Concierge service arranges Jeep rentals with pickup and drop-off at Carlisle House Inn. Daily housekeeping is performed on the guest's schedule. The breakfast porch has an ice machine, filtered still and sparkling water, and fresh homemade cookies each afternoon.

• Historic charm: 1765 building with original floors and updated bathrooms
• Outdoor living: fire pit for s'mores, garden with hydrangeas, picnic area
• Beach gear: free chairs, Frette towels, beach bag, and toys for kids
• Location: 5 min walk to Whaling Museum, ferry, and Children's Beach
• Family extras: Nantucket Suite with private patio, kid-friendly breakfast buffet
• Concierge service: arranges Jeep rental with hotel pickup