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LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! Private beach & heated pool & hot tub. Sleeps 12!

LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! Private beach & heated pool & hot tub. Sleeps 12!

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Overview of LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! Private beach & heated pool & hot tub. Sleeps 12!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Nantucket, MA
  • Popular LocationTom Nevers Beach2 min walk
  • AirportNantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSiasconet Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSurfside Beach15 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! Private beach & heated pool & hot tub. Sleeps 12!

We specialize in family vacation rentals and residential stays of 7 nights or more. We have many wonderful families who have come to Whales Watch for 1 to 4 weeks for decades for their annual Nantucket family vacation. We hope you choose to become part of the Whales Watch Family!

Google "Whales Watch Nantucket" to see spectacular photos of the ocean views and property -- just click on the Google Images. Many consider Whales Watch to have the best ocean views on Nantucket.

Since June 2022, we do not allow weddings or events. Whales Watch resides in a quiet residential neighborhood (please see below for details).*

Please message for pictures of new large heated swimming pool (20 feet by 40 feet) and three hot tubs! There are four fire pits & four outdoor showers as well. Brand new teak pool furniture with navy cushions on the pool deck.

This listing is for Whales Watch II:
Whales Watch I -- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms; sleeps 16
Whales Watch II -- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; sleeps 12
Whales Watch III -- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; sleeps 8 to 9.
All 3 houses are available to rent separately or together!

VIP RETURN GUESTS -- receive preferred rates and off-season VIP specials. Whales Watch is beautiful year round!

I am the owner of all three houses. They were built in the 1980s and I purchased them in 2016. I've since done some serious renovations and upgrades to all of them that I'm sure you will enjoy. New floors, bedding, linens, furniture, state-of-the-art appliances, etc. I can send updated photos and videos upon request.

I will be your direct contact for booking -- then once booked, I will connect you with my Caretaker, who can arrange groceries, bicycle rentals, reservations etc.! We will ensure you have a fantastic experience!

*Unfortunately, due to some wedding and event planners holding excessively loud unauthorized events at Whales Watch -- in June 2022, I agreed to a zoning change (deed restriction) for Whales Watch. Weddings and events are now 100% prohibited. We focus solely on residential family vacations. I want to make sure Whales Watch is preserved as a quiet relaxing oasis for my family and your family to vacation for many decades to come!

Property manager

Michael Reed

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach
LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! Private beach & heated pool & hot tub. Sleeps 20!
Ocean view
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
10.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! Private beach & heated pool & hot tub. Sleeps 20!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed
Must be pre-approved by owner

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must be pre-approved by owner
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

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

About the area

Nantucket

This vacation home is located in Tom Nevers, a neighborhood in Nantucket, and is in a rural area and on the beach. Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Miacomet Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum and Vestal St Observatory. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nantucket, MA

What's nearby

  • Tom Nevers Beach - 2 min walk
  • Siasconet Beach - 10 min drive
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive
  • Surfside Beach - 15 min drive
  • Jetties Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cru - 13 min drive
  • Slip 14 - 13 min drive
  • Bar Yoshi - 13 min drive
  • 45 Surfside Bakery and Cafe - 13 min drive
  • The Tavern - 13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nantucket beachfront escape with expansive ocean views
We stayed in this large Nantucket cliffside house with our three adult children and we all loved it. Perfect location facing southeast but with views also to the west above Tom Nevers Beach. Amazing vistas of th ocean, sunsets and rising moon. Lovely sunny upper floor living area with 360 degree windows, a large ocean facing deck and comfortable sitting and dining areas with a modern open kitchen. Bedrooms were comfortable and bathrooms renovated. Perfect vacation home above the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lesley b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and location
Whales Watch II is a must. The property is superb. Many nice upgraded baths and kitchen. Bedrooms were so comfortable. It is 15 minutes to anything - town, Sconset market, Bartlett Farms, grocery shopping not in town, major workout cycling /boot camp gyms. Beach is amazing. Pool is amazing. Must stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best views
Best view we have ever had! Huge lovely private beach right out front. Hot tub overlooking the ocean was a hit for everyone. As was the huge yard in front. Very nice pool and pool furniture. House was a little dated, but we rented for the location and were not disappointed. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fabulous beach front property
amazing home in a perfect spot on a lovely beach, serene and peaceful and quiet and plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the amazing view owner is super nice ,and always helpful and acomodating to our every need, even had us over for a delicious lobster dinner at his own home ! the perfect landlord! highly recommend staying here ,it will be a vacation you"ll never forget
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding!
This has to be one of the best properties on Nantucket - Beautiful property, unbelievable location, fantastic and very private beach. One of those places you will want to return to again and again and you will be longing to get back to - Great trip and will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Michael Reed

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I'm a Charleston SC-based real estate professional who has been going to Nantucket for over 30 years. I spend many months a year at Whales Watch -- so I'm truly sharing my home with you. It's a special place. I searched for decades to find a special Nantucket property of my own, and I purchased Whales Watch in 2016.

Why they chose this property

Whales Watch Estate has the BEST views I have seen on Nantucket. The property is elevated and right along the water, so not only do you get unobstructed views for miles along the coastline, but you can also see for miles out into the ocean. And with Tom Nevers pond on the other side, there is basically a water view out of every window.

Most mornings you can see seals along the coast or up on the beach, and on rare occasion you can see whales out in the ocean (hence the name). The land is also teeming with wildlife - especially bunnies and deer - as Tom Nevers is tucked away from the busier areas of the island.

The best part of Whales Watch in my opinion is that half of the acreage is a private beach. So between the large lawn and acres of beach/dunes...there is lots of room for guest to spread out and relax.

What makes this property unique

Direct access to owner whose family has been connected to Nantucket over 100 years. The street name was recently changed to "Reeds Way" to honor the Reed family's charitable work on Nantucket. Michael Reed will assist with any special requests during your stay!
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