Nantucket, MassachusettsDowntown Nantucket
Faraway Nantucket
Bohemian maritime homestead
Downtown Nantucket Nantucket, Massachusetts
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
FarawayBohemian maritime homestead
Outdoor sofas and vintage parasols frame a spirited courtyard scene, drawing evening crowds for bespoke cocktails and lively terrace conversation.
“The thoughtfully designed restaurant, Sister Ship, with its long cocktail bar and terrace … adds a healthy amount of cool”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Eclectic maritime interiors blending weathered brass, botanical prints, and rattan fixtures across six reimagined historic houses.
Notable
Restored historic houses, including centuries-old structures, clustered around a central courtyard in the downtown district.
Notable
Sister Ship cocktail lounge and a lush central courtyard terrace humming during evening aperitivo hour.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
six houses, as old as 1846 and as new as 2013, around a courtyard lounge, converted into a 58-room boutique inn.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Centre Street in the downtown historic district, cobblestone lanes lead directly to harbor ferry docks, boutiques, and nearby sandy beaches.
The rooms
Slanted eaves ceilings, botanical wallpapers, and weathered brass accents lend each bedroom the textured feel of a seasoned traveler's coastal retreat.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Sister Ship
Sister Ship serves Mediterranean-inspired local seafood and cocktails beneath botanical wallpaper and glowing paper lanterns.
At the table
Bistro tables line the brick courtyard along an ivy hedge for morning coffee and open-air drinks.
How it began
The property reimagines six historic downtown structures, taking design cues from a fictional female sea captain returning home with global treasures.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.