The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket | House in Nantucket

10.0 (37 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Nantucket Town House | The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

6 Bedroom House in Nantucket Town, Nantucket

Located in-town between the Jared Coffin House and the First Congregational Church on historic Academy Lane, this wonderful home in Nantucket's historic downtown district is now for rent.
The land was originally purchased by the Folger Family in 1799 when the original house was built. The current house includes a beautifully landscaped yard, off-street parking for one car, six bedrooms with three full baths and two half baths.
First Floor: Classic center hall colonial home. Living room, large dining room, kitchen, laundry. Bedroom with two twin beds with a full private bath with a classic clawfoot bathtub/shower. Second full bathroom with a shower. Kitchen and dining room opens to the back porch and yard.
Second Floor: First Master bedroom suite with a king bed and attached half bath, Second Master bedroom with a king bed, bedroom with two twin beds, a bedroom with a single bed. Full hall bathroom with shower/tub. The bathtub is a classic clawfoot tub.
Third Floor: Large open room with one king bed and one single bed and a half bath.

The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket is located in Nantucket Town. The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Air Conditioner, View, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Air Conditioner, View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket has 6 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Nantucket Town has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Nantucket Town, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 4 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Note from host: No smoking in house. Smoking allowed in back yard
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay
  • In a village
  • In the city center
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's toys
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Yard
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: this a great house for kids.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 20;must talk to owner for approval of larger events
Pet Policy
Note from host: would consider non-sheding dog breeds. pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking in house. smoking allowed in back yard

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip note from host: must talk to owner for approval of larger events parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 property registration number c0042391970 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: C0042391970

Reviews

John B.
Sep 1, 2025 09:24:52 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This is a charming house in a wonderful location. We were seven adults and five young children, and were able both to gather and be apart comfortably.
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