The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket

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4 Academy Ln. Rental includes one parking spot

Entrance Hall looking to the dining room.

Entrance Hall looking to the living room

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Nantucket, MA

Whaling Museum
‪4 min walk‬
Nantucket Ferry Terminal
‪8 min walk‬
Jetties Beach
‪19 min walk‬
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd floor bedroom

1 Single Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Attic Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

First Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1st Floor - Full bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

1st Floor Half Bath

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor - Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor half bath

Toilet

3rd Floor bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Located in-town between the Jared Coffin House and the First Congregational Church on historic Academy Lane, this wonderful home in Nantucket's historic downtown district is now for rent.

The land was originally purchased by the Folger Family in 1799 when the original house was built. The current house includes a beautifully landscaped yard, off-street parking for one car, six bedrooms with three full baths and two half baths.

First Floor: Classic center hall colonial home. Living room, large dining room, kitchen, laundry. Bedroom with two twin beds with a full private bath with a classic clawfoot bathtub/shower. Second full bathroom with a shower. Kitchen and dining room opens to the back porch and yard.

Second Floor: First Master bedroom suite with a king bed and attached half bath, Second Master bedroom with a king bed, bedroom with two twin beds, a bedroom with a single bed. Full hall bathroom with shower/tub. The bathtub is a classic clawfoot tub.

Third Floor: Large open room with one king bed and one single bed and a half bath.

Property manager

Michael Fox

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This a great house for kids.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Must talk to owner for approval of larger events

Pets

No pets allowed

Would consider non-sheding dog breeds.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in house. Smoking allowed in back yard

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Must talk to owner for approval of larger events

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number C0042391970

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nantucket

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Nantucket Town, a neighbourhood in Nantucket. Whaling Museum and White Heron Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Quaker Meeting House and Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center. Vestal St Observatory and Loines Observatory are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

Whaling Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Nantucket Atheneum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Children's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Jetties Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stubbys - ‬5 min walk
‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
‪Juice Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Rose & Crown - ‬4 min walk
‪Back Yard BBQ - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Folger House on historic Academy Hill, Nantucket located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of First Congregational Church, Quaker Meeting House and White Heron Theatre. Peter Foulger Museum and Whaling Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terrence T.

10 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Location! Location! Location! Great spot, great location and great host!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful

This house is magical. We had such a lovely stay at this historic property for a girls’ weekend on Nantucket. The location in town with close proximity to the beach and ferry is so convenient. Can’t wait to come bACK!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

9 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's weekend

Everything was fantastic. You can't beat the location of the property! Only thing could be improved is the third floor bed sits on wood slats and is really uncomfortable. Thank you for letting us rent your home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

8 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Staying in this historic house in the historic district of Nantucket was just what we wanted. It was in walking distance to almost everything we wanted to see. We had no need for a car because there are taxis and large vans to take us the few places that were not in walking distance.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

1 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week of greatness

Great location. Very spacious for a large group.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best location!

We couldn’t have asked for a better located house for our MDW trip to Nantucket. Very walkable to central locations and it was so spacious with enough sleeping space and bathrooms for all of us. Communication was great and there wasn’t a single hitch all weekend. We already can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything is wonderful

The owners are awesome and helpful, the house is old-school Nantucket; cool, interesting, not gutted and made boring.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

28 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay. Love it. Unbeatable location & fabulous gardnen!

Loved our stay. The owner is very timely and attentive to our inquiries and questions. We are very happy.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

23 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a large family, amazing location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

6 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely vacation on the island

This is a wonderful home for an active family. We could walk to boat trips, a grocery store, and museums, bike, drive, or take the bus to several beaches, and come home to eat around the big table. This is highly recommended for folks who enjoy the historical ambiance of the island.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sara b.

5 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous find

Amazing location and such a cute Nantucket house. Thank you for everything!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conner F., Philadelphia, PA

12 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Location and Property!

Our group had an incredible time during our stay. The hosts were very informative and the check in/check out process was seamless. The house is in a perfect location close to town, but very quiet as well. The set up of the house worked great with many different bedrooms and bathrooms split up across the group. Thanks again to Michael and Harry - we will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

13 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Party like it’s 1799!

This house is perfectly rustic, in a quiet spot just a block or two from the heart of town. Kitchen has been updated but mostly everything else is old and quaint, as it should be. Only one of the main bedrooms is “en suite” with an attached bath but the rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. It’s all we needed!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

24 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location, helpful host

The house is beautiful because it hasn't been gutted and turned into a modern mess: it's an old Nantucket house with tons of charm. The owner was really helpful and so was his caretaker. The cleaning woman was very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

R Webber H.

29 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in-town location

Wonderful home with plenty of amenities and all the cookware for a great family visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

23 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

The house worked great for us. The location was perfect, within walking distance of most everything we did. There was room for all of us and it was very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

14 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway

Our host was absolutely amazing! The house was beautiful and in a perfect location. It had everything we needed and more. Highly recommend. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

10 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a wonderful stay.

The location couldn’t be better. The place had a rustic charm that was comfortable, not fancy. The kitchen was well equipped. There was plenty of room for 10 people to sit at the dining table and to also spread out throughout the house when we needed space. There were a few things we’d recommend to improve: one of the king beds had a terrible mattress that sagged in the middle, one of the twin beds collapsed, and the dryer was broken for most of our stay. But overall we were very happy with the property and with Harry as host. He did his best to ensure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He even let us check in a day early because of the hurricane barreling up the coast! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

7 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

We stayed for a long weekend girls trip The location is perfect- could not be more convenient to walk everywhere! Great for those in our group whose first time it was to Nantucket. There were many bathrooms and bedrooms so it was ideal for a large group The backyard was a great place to hang out The cleaners were not done for about 1.5 hr after check in which wasn’t ideal for being able to settle in but the house was very clean once they finished

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

19 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Son's wedding in Nantucket

The property is nice. Would have liked it better if bathrooms were updated. Claw tub showers did not work for us and the walk in shower was very, very small. Plenty of rooms for sleeping and very nice backyard. Location is very close to town which is nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

13 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 academy lane

My family came to Nantucket for a long overdue visit. The owner was extremely nice and helpful with any questions I had. The house is charming and well located close to town. The house is well stocked and had everything one needs to feed everyone in those five bedrooms! Everything worked; no surprises or running to the store to supplement any needs. The backyard was a nice spot to kick back and enjoy the flowers; a family of bunny rabbits entertained my two grandchildren the whole visit. Would definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing...

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Folger House. Spacious accommodations to suit our large family to include a lovely backyard. The location was perfect. Also, Harry was great and quickly answered any of my questions. Hope to be back soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Wellesley

16 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday Celebration

A group of friends came to celebrate for a long weekend. The location could not have been better; close enough to walk to town, but tucked away enough to be peaceful. Harry was flexible with check-in/out and very responsive with any questions or needs. The garden/backyard was wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

14 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay In Town

We had a wonderful time during our stay on Nantucket! The in-town location was ideal, the historic home oozed charm, and our interactions with the owner were pleasant and productive.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

27 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Nantucket Experience

Harry's home is a perfect Nantucket vacation spot. Teens and kids who don't drive really appreciate the in-town location, and it's an easy launching point for the "west of Surfside" beaches. Even though it is in town, Academy Lane is not a main thoroughfare, so car- and foot-traffic is light. Also, the living space is above street level, so passers-by aren't right outside the window. It's a beautiful historic old home. The house is large with many bedrooms, which was perfect for our large extended family. Plenty of room to spread out without feeling like we're on top of one another, while offering a large dining table for family meals. We had a wonderful time, and hope to stay again in another summer.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Michael Fox

My family purchased this house in 1970 and we grew up here in the summers. My parents wanted a home in town so they could relax and not have to drive their five children everywhere during their vacation. We all have wonderful memories of fishing for blue fish with my father, walking to children's beach for a morning swim and taking our morning walk, with a cup of coffee, to Brant Point or the Jetties Beach

Why they chose this property

This home has been modestly renovated but is definitely not a 'showcase' home. It is an old Nantucket home, cozy, but with the original clawfoot bath tubs that the house had in 1970. While we have remodeled the kitchen and furniture over the years, it is a wonderful home to relax, curl up with a good book, sit out back in the garden and read or talk. The house has new TV, WiFi, bedding, bath and beach towels, Webber gas grill. Wonderful memories are made in this home.

What makes this property unique

Only a few short blocks from the center of town, 4 Academy Lane is located on a lovely cobble stone street on Academy Hill, facing the Jared Coffin house and the harbor. It is a wonderful location for walking into town for dinner, a morning coffee and paper, or running in after dinner to make the 7:30 move at the Dreamland. Children's beach is a short walk away. Walking distance to ferrys.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd floor bedroom

2nd Floor Bedroom

Attic Bedroom

First Floor Bedroom

Master Bedroom #1

Master Bedroom #2

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1st Floor - Full bath

1st Floor Half Bath

2nd Floor - Full bathroom

2nd Floor half bath

3rd Floor bathroom

Spaces

About this property