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
Nantucket named “Best Island in the World”
Nantucket has been named the “Best Island in the World” by National Geographic’s 2012 edition of “The 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers.”
“Nantucket was once one of the richest places in America, built on the profits of the whale oil industry. Even today in the delectable old town there are fine brick houses with silver mailboxes. Old-time sailors used to call Nantucket “The Little Grey Lady of the Sea.” On the misty morning I first arrived there, I could understand why. A woman was riding a horse along the beach to the utter delight of her family aboard my ferry, and she bore a banner that said ‘Crazy Aunt Rides Again.’ It is a unique place.”
Where a room rate is more than just a room….
At the Sherburne Inn we quote a nightly rate that is packed with amenities and services plus a beautifully appointed guest room – always with an en-suite private bath.
For starters our nightly rate includes at no additional charge
- On- and off-street parking
- Luggage assistance and storage
- Concierge services to assist with Island tours,restaurant reservations, beach and bike trail suggestions, the latest scoop on live entertainment, theatre, lectures, concerts, gallery openings, rainy day alternative activities (umbrellas available to borrow)
- Breakfast Baskets delivered each morning to your door
- Bottomless morning coffee/tea service
- Freshly baked cookies and sherry each evening
- Beach chairs/ fresh, dry beach towels each morning
- DVD library, books, games, puzzles
- Guest computer Center with printer
- Unlimited WiFi in and around the grounds of the Inn
- Hand-ironed bed sheets
- Personal laundry services for guests on extended travel
- On site owners looking after guests’ satisfaction and comfort
… in addition to the traditional amenities a traveler often finds like; hair dryers, shampoo/soap/lotion/makeup removers, iron/ironing board, extra pillows and blankets.
A great location and so much more!
- The heart of downtown Nantucket
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.
The Sherburne Inn offers not only a great location on a quiet one way street in historic downtown Nantucket but much much more! Here are some characteristics of guests who seem to especially delight in what the Sherburne Inn has to offer:
- Couples seeking a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, or celebrating a birthday
- Guests who like the charm of old buildings and friendly hosts
- 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, free parking, luggage, gear and bike storage
- Guests who want unlimited free wireless access to the internet and a flat-screen HD TV
- First time island visitors who want to discover the essence of Nantucket
- Guests who don’t want to pack beach towels or beach chairs…we have them for you
- Guests who want to be able to easily walk to restaurants, shops and the harbor
- Guests who like the idea of breakfast delivered to your door each morning so you have the fun option of breakfast-in-bed or in the garden
- Guest who want an escape from kids and pets
You get the idea. Book with us if we seem like your cup of tea. We look forward to welcoming you to Nantucket year-round!
Don’t wait to make a lodging reservation on Nantucket in 2012!
We are off to an exceptionally strong start on the 2012 season at the Sherburne Inn!
Due to an usually warm March we have already had 2 weekends of full occupancy!
We have also sold out for Wine-Festival weekend (May 17th- 20th)!
In mid August we only have 2 rooms left on Aug 18th!
So don’t wait to make your reservations this year so you can experience the essence of Nantucket.
Call Susan at 508-228-4425 to reserve your room or click on our Check Rates and Availability button.
Nantucket Daffodil Festival Accommodations at the Sherburne Inn
Daffodil Weekend (April 27-April 29) marks the beginning of the Nantucket season and heralds the summer to come.
Enjoy daffy costumes, antique cars on historic Main Street and then follow the parade to a picnic in Sconset.
Take in the antique car parade, the dog parade, the hat parade and the flower show.
How much more fun can you pack into an early spring weekend on Nantucket!!
The Sherburne Inn in historic downtown is perfectly located to be your weekend island base.
Check availability on line or call Susan at 508-228-4425 to help you with your reservation and make your on island arrangements for you.
If you come by fast ferry we can get you discounted ferry tickets!
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
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!