fluffnfold

I'm looking for reasonably-priced accommodations on Nantucket for mid-September 2003, which is still considered "peak" rate season, unfortunately. I'm looking for a cute inn or B & B with private baths for about $150 per night. Most rooms that I have found on-line are averaging about $200 per night, but I admit they look beautiful and are probably worth it. I would just rather spend the extra $50 per night on activities, shopping, or dining. Any suggestions for lodging I might have overlooked? And even at the $200 rate, where is your favorite place to stay?

Anotherdim

$150? I believe there ae some in early November--before Thanksgiving and the Christmas Stroll.

Debbie

I highly recommend a B&B called The Quaker House -- Room #8. Nothing real grand, but very neat with a great bathroom. In the heart of downtown, so you can watch from your room and walk anywhere.

Jon-Eric

There are lots of them for 150.00 or less for that time period. Cliff Lodge, Stumble Inn, Pineapple, Jared Coffin house, The Nesbit, Chestnut, Roberts House, and 7Gables.
The Quaker house is closed.

nina

Brass Lantern also has lower rates.

Jon-Eric

Nina, yes for that time period they might also, thanks. 4 Chimneys, Point Breeze Hotel, and Cliffside Beach Club may also.

fluffnfold

Thanks for your suggestions. I checked all of them, but had no luck finding discounted rates for a weekend in mid-September. Weekends are still considered peak season, and a 3-day minimum applies as well. It's not a problem--I was just trying to save some money if it was possible.

I'm now trying to decide between the Anchor Inn and Seven Sea Street Inn. Any comments on either one?

djkbooks

"High" season on Nantucket used be be from July 4th through Labor Day. Over the years, the local COC has diligently promoted tourism with new "festivals" and special events such as "Daffodil Weekend" and "Christmas Walk" in an effort to draw more visitors to the island in the "off" season and generate revenue for the innkeepers, shops, restaurants, etc. Though many accomodations have extended "high" season rates in both directions (May, June, September) and also have established ridiculous cancellation policies, some have not. You just have to keep shopping.

We love the Overlook Hotel. It's one block over from Jared Coffin. One of the few Victorian buildings on the island, it has beautiful wrap-around porches on all three levels with extraordinary views of the harbor (and beautiful sunsets) from the top level. Rooms are old fashioned and simply but nicely furnished. If a large room is important to you, it's worth the little extra. (To my recollection, there are no phones, TV's in the rooms.) There's a beautiful garden. Breakfast is continental, but generous with very good offerings. Last time we stayed there, rates were significantly lower after Labor Day and there was no nighly minimum. I came down with a horrible cold and we decided to cut our visit short a couple of days and head home. When we advised the desk clerk, I was positively astonished when she requested my credit card so she could refund two nights! I haven't checked rates in a while, they didn't have a website, and it took a few tries to get through on the phone. But, we very much enjoyed our stay.

You might also want to pay the S&H and get the visitor's guide. There are many more lodgings available on Nantucket than you'll find on the web.

I would avoid Seven Sea Street unless it's changed owners recently.

Anchor Inn was on an inn tour we took one year and it looks very nice. I'm not sure, but think it was the home in the movie "Cheaper by the Dozen"?

teadrinker

Hi. I live on NTKT in the Summer, so I don't stay at the places, but I know what they look like and have heard positive things about some. You might try Ship's Inn (it has one of our favorite restaurants too) 1 508-228-0040 (I have my phone book out)...it's up off of Main Street, very close to town. Call Accommodations Et Al and ask: 1 508 228-0600. I agree. The Quaker House is good, and their breakfasts are fab. They're closed? Forever? Too bad! Overlook is wonderful, too...huge! Victorian. I did stay at the Robert's House. They have a separate, 2-bedroom cottage in town! Wonderful. Stayed with my Father, he in one room, I in the other, and the kitchen is in-between. It's called the soemthing cottage...forgot the exact name, but they could tell you. Good for couples or singles like me and my Dad when we went to check on storm damage one winter. We loved having the kitchen in-between our rooms. 1 508-228-0600. Also, NANTUCKET LANDFALL is cute, and it's overlooking the water where Children's Beach is, and you can see the big ferry docking too, from it. I did check out the rooms once, with my Mother in Law who took a fancy to the porch and people drinking their coffee on it. She wanted to go inside. Their number is 1 508 228-0500. All rooms on NTKT are pretty small and similar from one bed and breakfast to another, in my opinion. There are so many to choose from. These are my humble opinions!