Welcome to Nantucket
“There are many things that make this inn the perfect place for your Nantucket vacation, but their unique touches are what make it different.” Boston Magazine
“One of my favorite getaways this year was the weekend I spent at the Sherburne Inn! I hope to be back in 2012.” Carmen…NYC
Conveniently tucked away in the heart of magical Nantucket’s historic district, on a quiet one-way street, the Sherburne Inn is a three star, three diamond, bed and breakfast Inn which has been welcoming guests to Nantucket for over 140 years. Our B&B provides outstanding comfort, service and convenience with:
- 8 dreamy guest-room accommodations
- an historic (1835) building, beautifully decorated
- modern amenities
- an unsurpassed location
- helpful Innkeepers
A cozy place to stay on Nantucket in the winter!
Looking for a place to stay on Nantucket in the Winter?
We are Open Year Round!
Every guest room bed offers a down comforter.
Flat Screen TV/DVD player in each room.
Over 30 DVDs available to our guests at any time.
A working fireplace is available in each of our Parlors.
Hot coffee, tea, cocoa is always available.
Car rentals are easy to arrange for touring the Island.
Cisco Brewery is open, and the Whaling Museum is open on Weekends.
Live music/dancing available at the Rose ‘n Crown down the block from us.
Starlight Movie Theater is Open
Neighborhood restaurants are Open.
Note: We do not serve breakfast in the winter, which helps us keep our rates low.
Sherburne Inn Guest Spotlight: “Ringing out 2011″
The 2011 Season concludes on a romantic note!
On a sunny mid-December Saturday afternoon, Ben from Newberryport, MA proposed to Christine!
Ben planned a champagne picnic at Madakat Beach, but changed his plan slightly when snow flurries were predicted. At Brant Point Lighthouse snuggled in the rocks with the lighthouse for wind protection, Ben asked the question on bended knee.
A very happy Christine said, ” yes!”
The newly engaged couple spent the rest of the afternoon celebrating at Cisco Brewery followed by dinner at LoLa’s with a stop in between at the Inn to show me the beautiful, sparkling diamond ring.
A joyful occasion to windup our 4th season as Innkeepers/Owners of the Sherburne Inn!
Sherburne Inn Spotlight Guests: Celebrating a 30th Wedding Anniversary
Tom & Lisa celebrating 30th wedding Anniversary
Lisa has “always wanted to visit Nantucket”. Her wish was granted when Tom made arrangements for them to travel from Dallas, TX to visit the Island this September as an anniversary gift. They were delighted to have just lucked into planning a late September stay at the Sherburne Inn having no idea it was Restaurant Week, that the throngs of tourists had thinned out, yet all the attractions, restaurants, and shops were open, or that the mid day sun was still warm but the evenings considerably cooler.
Since Lisa wasn’t really “a Bed&Breakfast kind of person”, Tom first thought of renting a house for their four-day visit. The online search was overwhelming and the couple decided to look into small in-town Inns for accommodations instead. Attracted by the Sherburne Inn’s informative and attractive website, they booked room #4 “Love At First Sight”.
Each one of their four full days on Nantucket seemed to be filled with adventure and discovery, either by rented Jeep or rented bicycles, followed by “outstandingly delicious” dinners at our neighborhood restaurants. Among the standouts they enjoyed were Straight Wharf for the actual anniversary dinner, Black Eyed Susan’s, Centre St. Bistro, the fish stew at the Brotherhood of Thieves, and lobster salad at Sayles Seafoods overlooking the Creeks.
When asked about their favorite memory of their first visit to Nantucket, Lisa spoke right up with a smile on her face as she described being at Cisco Beach when the fog rolled in so thickly that they had to follow their own footsteps back to their Jeep. “We just don’t get fog back in Dallas”.
Smitten by Nantucket’s extraordinary natural beauty as well as our neighborhood’s most wonderful restaurants, perhaps we have a convert to the B&B experience as well. Lisa was complimentary about the professionalism at the Sherburne Inn and appreciated the Breakfast Baskets that they enjoyed together in their room. We hope they will come back for many more anniversary celebrations!
Nantucket in September
We might not tell you where our favorite Nantucket beach is, but we will let you in on the best kept secret about Nantucket!
Here it is…
September is the best month of the year on Nantucket!
For decades all the summer visitors to the Island left by Labor Day thinking that they had experienced the best of Nantucket. We weren’t about to correct them as we wanted our Island back for ourselves. We didn’t dare let them know the “September Secret”. As Islanders we even had a coveted mantra we greeted each other with at the beginning of each season, “See you in September”, wink, wink! That would get us through each intense summer season. Little by little the “September secret” leaked out, and now it’s prime time on the Island.
So many factors converge to make Nantucket a perfect Autumn location…
Warm sunny days, cool, crisp evenings, with clear skies filled with puffy clouds by day and billions of stars at night. Nantucket Sound water temperature is a perfect 68-72 and the Ocean water temperatures are slightly colder. Reservations for dinner are recommended, but not necessary. All the shops, galleries, museums are open and in full swing with interesting and entertaining programs. And there are parking spaces on Main Street, and everyone has a smile on his face! How sweet is that!
The Sherburne Inn, open year round, welcomes guests to the island every September. We have prime accommodations still available for the last two weeks of September. Each of our guest rooms is uniquely decorated offering a queen or king bed, four fluffy sleeping pillows and duvet, private bath, central AC, wireless Internet, and the famous Sherburne Inn breakfast basket delivered to your door each morning. Come experience Nantucket at it’s finest and stay with us. We look forward to your arrival!
Sherburne Inn Guest Spotlight: US Senator Scott Brown and Family
Sherburne Inn Guest Spotlight: Celebrating a Family Fourth!
Three generations of the Beh Family gathered to celebrate the fourth of July weekend at the Sherburne Inn. Brian and Jessica are expecting their first baby in October which will make Grandmother Jean a great grandmother, Karen a great-Aunt, sixteen year old, Mikayla an Aunt, and Kathy and Dean grandparents for the first time!
This was not the first visit to Nantucket for most of the seven family members from the Rochester, NY area. Fond memories of Island summers brought them back to enjoy this family get together which included plenty of beach time, sightseeing and dining. They took full advantage of the Inn’s parlors, deck and garden to enjoy each other.
The Ship’s Inn seemed to be their favorite dinner spot, but watching the fireworks while dining at the Rope Walk at the end of Straight Wharf made for a spectacular evening.
Congratulations to the Beh family! It was our pleasure getting to know each of you while you shared family ties and got reacquainted with our unique Island. Many thanks to Kathy for making arrangements with us for this multi-generational gathering. It was a stand-out event in our Innkeeper’s log of memorable happenings.
Why do People Enjoy Staying at the Sherburne Inn?
Visitors to Nantucket have lots of options for accommodations: from renting a house or cottage in-town or out-of-town, staying in one of several medium sized hotels, to staying at one of the many inns, bed and breakfasts or guest houses.
Front entrance of the Sherburne Inn
Here are some characteristics of guests who seem to especially delight in what the Sherburne Inn has to offer:
- Guests who like the charm of old buildings and friendly hosts
- Couples seeking a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, or celebrating a birthday
- First time island visitors who want to discover the essence of Nantucket
- Guests who want really comfortable beds in a meticulously clean room
- Guests who want to talk to knowledgeable hosts about what to do during their visit
- Guests who want private bathrooms en suite
- Guests who want to be able to easily walk to restaurants, shops and the harbor
- Guests who want to be on a quiet street in the historic district of downtown Nantucket
- Guests who want wireless access to the internet and a flat-screen HD TV
- Guests who don’t want to pack beach towels or beach chairs
Book with us if we seem like your cup of tea. We look forward to welcoming you to Nantucket year-round!
Top 10 Things to Do on a Nice Day
- Swim at an Ocean Beach (big waves) or a Nantucket Sound Beach (little waves)
- Bike to Sconset or Madaket
- Take a walking tour of the historic district
- Take a hike on conservation land (with a naturalist)
- Take a guided tour out to Great Point Light
- Go deep sea fishing, whale watching, a seal cruise, or a sailing cruise
- Rent a boat (everything from a kayak to a sail or motor boat)
- Play 18 holes of golf at Miacomet
- Walk on a beach and bring a picnic
- Check out the late afternoon scene at Cisco Brewery
Sherburne Inn Guest Spotlight: Home Away From Home
“A Home Away From Home” is what June and Celeste call Room #8 at the Sherburne Inn . When asked why, the pair from Fairfield County, CT explained how they discovered Nantucket just recently. Airplane travel had become a hassle, so they began to explore vacation possibilities closer to home. Celeste and June had heard good things about Nantucket Island and decided to give it a try – outstanding restaurants; quaint, charming accommodations; historic romanticism; and miles and miles of natural beauty sounded ideal. On their third visit to the Sherburne Inn, and with the assistance of the Inn’s staff, they knew the basics of getting around and in and out of town, but were particularly enchanted with the nature walks they discovered just a few blocks away from the Inn.
A Cardinal became their alarm clock each morning, their private balcony became a welcomed retreat after a full day of nature trail walking, and they had a knack for selecting restaurants – the cherry on the top of an ideal day!
We weren’t at all disappointed when their recent visit came to an end because Celeste booked an August visit just before departure. They will be celebrating June’s 60th Birthday and a 30- year anniversary. So instead of “Good-bye”, we said, “ See you in August”! We can’t wait to welcome them back to their “Home Away From Home” – Room #8 at the Sherburne Inn.
Sherburne Inn Guest Spotlight: She Said “Yes”!
Sherburne Inn guests, TJ and Sarah became engaged on a beautiful, romantic Thursday evening just before the Figawi sailors took over the Island last weekend.
TJ planed dinner at Galley Beach, a Nantucket restaurant known for it’s romantic sunset ambience for Sarah’s birthday. Champagne and a special dessert menu were arranged for the couple.
Sarah’s menu had a dessert offering added just for her…
“A Slice of Happiness
Sarah, will you marry me? I love you!” TJ
After she read, and re-read the extra special dessert addition, she said, “Yes”!
A summer 2012 wedding is being planned in Richmond, VA. Congratulations to Sarah and TJ!