We are a family with an almost three year old looking for a remote cottage with water views and very close walks to child friendly beach on Nantucket. Can you recommend? Thanks!

Contact Congdon Realty, The Maury People, or Denby Realty for summer rentals. In July and August expect to pay 10,000. a week or more for anything on the beach.

try vacation rentals by owner www.vrbo.com

A remote area of Nantucket that I love is Sconset. There are some very reasonable basic cottage style homes that are close walking distance to both the water and the quaint village and pretty reasonable (1500-2500/week). Search for 2 bedroom homes / Coffin Real Estate / Nantucket. We were in Nantucket last summer on another part of the island, and this is where I would choose to stay next with my 2 small children. Good luck!

Also try Jordan Real Estate, weneedavacation.com and cyberrentals.com. Waterviews are pricey, but you could get one from a very small cottage for $3000/week or even less in 'Sconset, Madaket or Ouidnet.

I love 'Sconset too, just remember that it's a hike from town. Good luck and get going, it's late to book for Ack!