Carlisle House Inn

My wife and I had the good fortune to stay this past weekend at the Carlisle House on Nantucket Island. The rate was very fair and the house is a very short walk from the downtown shops and restaurants. We had rented a car and parking on the street was simple although I don’t know what it is like at the height of the season. Jeneane met us upon arriving and showed us upstairs to our room. The room was very good sized and had everything we needed. The king-size bed was very comfortable as were the pillows! The room was exceptionally clean, light, and well-appointed. Breakfast was offered as part of the part of the stay and consisted of plenty of fresh fruit, fresh bread and pastries, Yogurt, cereal, tea and coffee. One could choose to eat in the sunny porch or out in the garden which has tables and chairs as well. Jeneane was a great hostess and her experience with the island was very helpful for us with dining suggestions etc. We would recommend the Carlisle House wholeheartedly to anyone wanting a great place to stay on Nantucket. Peggy and Larry Kohn

WARNING for anyone looking to stay here. Get travelers insurance. I NEVER leave reviews but felt the need to make sure anyone who considered staying here aware. We booked this place for our 10th anniversary trip. We flew into Boston from Memphis, took the bus down to Hyannis to catch the ferry across only to find out that the rest of the ferries for the day were cancelled due to weather. I called the hotel to let them know that we wouldn’t be able to make it and would need to cancel at least the first night. I was told that we would be responsible for the stay. I had to clarify this with the hotel. So, you’re telling me on a 3 night stay, if the 6:30AM ferry runs on the day of my arrival and every ferry until the end of my trip is cancelled, i am on the hook for the entire stay? I was continually told yes, that is the policy, and the policy is applied evenly and fairly. Just because a policy applies evenly doesn’t make it fair. We did everything feasibly possible to make it and were not able to make it to the island due to conditions completely out of our control. As if the disappointment of having to cancel our Nantucket trip wasn’t enough, i had to eat the entire cost of the stay, which was not cheap to begin with. They continually fall back on “you should have gotten travelers insurance.” I’m here to tell you that you should do that if you plan to stay here. It feels like extortion but please know these people will not be decent human beings if it comes down to it.

TREASURE IN NANTUCKET Treasure in Nantucket! Wonderful location and great staff! Every detail was perfect the interior was chic Nantucket! Caning on the bed frame...baskets, shells and nautical touches inside. Great breakfast and comfortable inside as well as a fabulous garden! Close to all restaurants and shops!