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The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

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A waterfront property with multiple houses, docks, and boats. - The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket (Nantucket)
A sandy beach with wooden fences and houses in the background. - The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket (Nantucket)
A two-story house with a stone facade, a brick pathway, and a stone driveway. - The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket (Nantucket)
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A garden with a grill and a house in the background. - The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket (Nantucket)
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, 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.

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About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Whaling Museum and White Heron Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Quaker Meeting House and Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and Vestal St Observatory are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Nantucket travel guide
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • A church with a steeple, a white fence, and a 'One Way' sign.
    First Congregational Church
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A historic white house with a wooden fence and a bicycle parked in front.
    Quaker Meeting House
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A building with a sign that reads "Whaling Museum."
    Whaling Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A white neoclassical building with columns and the name "ATHENIUM" on the facade.
    Nantucket Atheneum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A sandy beach with a lifeguard tower, boats, and houses in the background.
    Children's Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cru
    9 min walk
  • Brotherhood of Thieves
    2 min walk
  • Handlebar Cafe
    7 min walk
  • The Nantucket Lobster Trap
    8 min walk
  • Gazebo
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of First Congregational Church, Quaker Meeting House and White Heron Theatre. Peter Foulger Museum and Whaling Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and perfect for what we needed as a larger group!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Location! Location! Location! Great spot, great location and great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Staying in this historic house in the historic district of Nantucket was just what we wanted. It was in walking distance to almost everything we wanted to see. We had no need for a car because there are taxis and large vans to take us the few places that were not in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful

This house is magical. We had such a lovely stay at this historic property for a girls’ weekend on Nantucket. The location in town with close proximity to the beach and ferry is so convenient. Can’t wait to come bACK!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's weekend

Everything was fantastic. You can't beat the location of the property! Only thing could be improved is the third floor bed sits on wood slats and is really uncomfortable. Thank you for letting us rent your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in perfect location, comfortable, roomy, and wonderful for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t beat the location. The house was plenty big for 5 adults and 2 teenagers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming, comfortable, & conveniently located.

Clean home, comfortable beds & the perfect location. We hope to visit again someday.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house is so comfortable, and owners so helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spot

Took the family to Nantucket for summer vacation. Great location with easy access to town. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week of greatness

Great location. Very spacious for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location is superb. The home has all the charms and challenges that go along with older homes. The owners were easy to communicate with and we had no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

Very quaint house. Excellent location. We are allowed a late checkout time. It was a hug favor since we have young children and elderly. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely vacation on the island

This is a wonderful home for an active family. We could walk to boat trips, a grocery store, and museums, bike, drive, or take the bus to several beaches, and come home to eat around the big table. This is highly recommended for folks who enjoy the historical ambiance of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best location!

We couldn’t have asked for a better located house for our MDW trip to Nantucket. Very walkable to central locations and it was so spacious with enough sleeping space and bathrooms for all of us. Communication was great and there wasn’t a single hitch all weekend. We already can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything is wonderful

The owners are awesome and helpful, the house is old-school Nantucket; cool, interesting, not gutted and made boring.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location, helpful host

The house is beautiful because it hasn't been gutted and turned into a modern mess: it's an old Nantucket house with tons of charm. The owner was really helpful and so was his caretaker. The cleaning woman was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Location and Property!

Our group had an incredible time during our stay. The hosts were very informative and the check in/check out process was seamless. The house is in a perfect location close to town, but very quiet as well. The set up of the house worked great with many different bedrooms and bathrooms split up across the group. Thanks again to Michael and Harry - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday Celebration

A group of friends came to celebrate for a long weekend. The location could not have been better; close enough to walk to town, but tucked away enough to be peaceful. Harry was flexible with check-in/out and very responsive with any questions or needs. The garden/backyard was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay!

Great location, so close to town- we loved that. The house had more beds than we could use, which was great too. Many options for us all! Cute backyard, perfect for bringing that morning cup of coffee out to relax with the beautiful landscaping and sweet bunnies. The paper towels and toilet paper the host provided was only enough to get us through a couple of days so I would consider bringing some with you! Overall great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay. Love it. Unbeatable location & fabulous gardnen!

Loved our stay. The owner is very timely and attentive to our inquiries and questions. We are very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a large family, amazing location

Great house for a large family, amazing location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous find

Amazing location and such a cute Nantucket house. Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Party like it’s 1799!

This house is perfectly rustic, in a quiet spot just a block or two from the heart of town. Kitchen has been updated but mostly everything else is old and quaint, as it should be. Only one of the main bedrooms is “en suite” with an attached bath but the rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. It’s all we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022