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Hawthorn House

2 Chestnut St., Nantucket, MA 02554
Property Type: Guest house
  • Private home offering rooms to guests; similar to a B&B but without breakfast.
Superior location and value distinguish this attractive 1849 guesthouse. 9 rooms all have private baths, wi-fi, mini-refrigerators, and... Superior location and value distinguish this attractive 1849 guesthouse. 9 rooms all have private baths, wi-fi, mini-refrigerators, and air-conditioning in season. Breakfast is provided in two local restaurants using a voucher system. Photographs of all the rooms may be viewed on our website. Open year round. more » « less

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 20 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 15 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 13 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 15 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 14 reviews Cleanliness

Reviews of Hawthorn House

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5 of 5 stars
Anacortes, WA
Oct 6, 2008

Natucket was on our "Bucket List" and since we only had a few days we wanted to stay right in town. We left our car in Hyannis and were able to walk from the Steamship Authority dock to the Hawthorn. We walked to all the shops, resaurants and many historic sites. We were in and out all day dropping off... more

Oct 2, 2008

Although our stay was only one night, we found the Hawthorn House to be a great place to stay. The inn was convenient to everything downtown- close to the ferries, all the shops and restaurants. The room was cute and we felt a great sense of privacy; our room (#2) even had a little porch with rocking chairs, which made... more

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3 of 5 stars
philadelphia
Sep 28, 2008

My Husband and I stayed at the Hawthorn House two weeks ago. It was our first trip to Nantucket and we were blown away by this little gem of an island. The location of the Hawthorn House can't be beat. It is walking distance to everything in town. I mean it is right there. That said it can be noisy... more

Management response from
Man-from-Nantucket, owner

The bed in question was purchased in 2005. Both the boxsprings and mattress were replaced at that time. The model is a Serta Perfect Sleeper Five Star Hotel series. Honestly, this is the very first complaint we have received regarding this bed, Most people who sleep on it tell us it was the ..."best nights sleep they've had in a...

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5 of 5 stars
Rhode Island
Sep 27, 2008

We just returned from our stay on Nantucket Island having stayed at The Hawthorne House. The accommodations were very beautiful and homey and the decor was absolutely exquisite. The innkeepers Mitch and Diane were very accommodating and helpful making our visit to Nantucket a very enjoyable one. We will be recommending the Hawthorne House to our family and friends. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cincinnati,Ohio
Jul 18, 2008

My friend and I arrived on Sunday afternoon and were met by one of the owners. This is our second time staying at the Hawthrone House and for the second time we were very impressed with the service and the room. If there was any problem, it was addressed right away. We had a more than comfortable room w/ a... more

Jun 28, 2008

Very disappointing -- Wish I'd realized how noisy a room overlooking the street right in the center of Nantucket could be. In a small, cramped room, with barely enough space to maneuver around the bed, you could either leave the windows open and hear cars and people going by until the a.m., then the trash truck early in the morning;... more

Management response from
Man-from-Nantucket, owner

Most of what this reviewer says is true. It can be noisy when street sweepers or garbage trucks visit our street in the morning. We have complained to the town in the past, but they say it is the only time that cars aren’t parked on the road so they need to do it early in the morning to keep...

Jun 12, 2008

Would recommend staying at this no-frills bed and breakfast in Nantucket. The location is a short 5 minute walk from the ferry terminals and is smack dab in the heart of town. It's also located right across the street from the visitor's center. The rooms are simple but nice. Small hair dryer was provided. We stayed in room 6 and... more

May 28, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

After vacationing on Nantucket for the past 14 years, we have finally found THE place to stay--The Hawthorn House. It is charming in the truest sense of the word-- i.e.-- not pretentious or trying too hard. Just comfortable, peaceful and lovely. Can't wait to go back! p.s. The location can't be beat! more

May 15, 2008

My mother and I stayed several days at the Hawthorne House. The location is fabulous; a side street with very little traffic, only a few blocks from Main Street and pretty much in the center of the downtown shopping and restaurant district. We chose Room 1 on the first floor because it had two beds, something which is usually fairly... more

Apr 9, 2008

We stayed at the Hawthorne House one night in April. We started driving there on a Friday afternoon and arrived Saturday at 3:30 AM. We slept for a few hours in the parking lot of the Hy Line cruise and took the 6:30 AM cruise over to Nantucket. We rented a car from Young's Bicycle shop (an excellent place) and... more

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2 Chestnut St., Nantucket, MA 02554