NANTUCKET - Massachusetts

Nantucket is not just an island 26 miles south of the mainland - it is an experience.  This is a popular resort and a living museum - once the world's greatest whaling port which brought the prosperity to build the two main communities of Nantucket Town and Siasconset (Sconset).  The Main Street, paved with cobblestones, lined with elegant houses and shaded by elm trees, is one of New England's most beautiful streets.  There are several restored houses (daily, June-October) and a whaling museum to visit.  Boat cruises, whale watching trips and sightseeing bus tours as well as a great variety of sandy beaches ideal for swimming and surfing.  Tennis, golf, fishing, sailing and cycling can be arranged.  A wide variety of shops and restaurants await you.  Nantucket can be reached either by ferry or by air from Hyannis.  Boat reservations must be made early.

The Dionis Beach Cottages   3 Bedrooms   Sleeps 6   1 Bathroom Beachside   Outdoor shower

Dionis Beach is on the northern coast of Nantucket about 3 miles from the town centre.  This is an open group of four cottages set on a small hill about 300 yards from the beach, overlooking some sand dunes, with Nantucket Sound beyond.  The cottage is comfortably furnished and nicely decorated.  The open plan, well equipped kitchen/dining area joins the sitting room to provide a spacious living room with sea views from the French windows, which open onto the deck, where there is a BBQ, deck furniture and an outside shower.  There is a TV and woodburning stove in the sitting room.  One double bedroom and two bedrooms each with two single beds, and bathroom with shower.  Laundry room with a washer/dryer.