Nantucket Neighborhoods

At William Raveis, we live on the beautiful island of Nantucket year-round, and each of us have our favorite places and things to do on the island. Whether you are planning a vacation during the summer months or taking advantage of the off-season quiet, we can help you find the perfect Nantucket vacation rental in which to create your own memories. We’d love to help assist you to experience all the very best as you vacation on Nantucket.

Brant Point

Brant Point is located on the north side of the island, bordering Nantucket Harbor. It’s the first point of land most visitors see when arriving by ferry.

Cisco

Cisco is located about 4 miles southwest of downtown Nantucket. It’s easily accessible by bike, car, or the shuttle bus, making it a popular day trip destination.

Cliff

The Cliff is located northwest of downtown Nantucket and extends along the northern coastline of the island, bordered by Nantucket Sound.

Dionis

Dionis is about 3 miles northwest of downtown Nantucket, along the north shore of the island.

Eel Point

The Eel Point neighborhood is located on the northwestern coast of Nantucket, near Madaket.

Fishers Landing

Fishers Landing is located on the western side of Nantucket, near Madaket, one of the island’s most scenic and laid-back areas.

Hummock Pond

Hummock Pond is located about 3 miles southwest of downtown Nantucket, stretching from the middle of the island to the Atlantic Ocean, where it meets Cisco Beach.

Madaket

Madaket is located about 6 miles west of downtown Nantucket, at the far western tip of the island. It’s one of the more remote areas but is easily accessible by car, bike, or the island’s public transit system.

Madequecham

Madequecham is situated between the neighborhoods of Tom Nevers and Surfside, on the south-central coast of Nantucket.

Miacomet

Miacomet is situated south of downtown Nantucket, between Surfside and Hummock Pond, extending from the island’s interior to the Atlantic coast.

Mid-Island

Mid-Island is located between downtown Nantucket and the island’s southern shore, including areas like Surfside and Miacomet.

Monomoy

Monomoy is located just east of downtown Nantucket, along the harbor. It is close to Polpis and Shawkemo, and offers easy access to downtown while still feeling secluded.

Nashaquisset

Nashaquisset is located just a short distance from downtown Nantucket, off Surfside Road.

Naushop

Naushop is situated on the eastern side of Nantucket's Mid-Island area, near Old South Road and the Nantucket Memorial Airport.

Polpis

Polpis is located on the eastern side of Nantucket, along Polpis Road, which runs between the downtown area and the easternmost part of the island, near Sconset.

Sconset

Sconset, also known as Siasconset, is located on the easternmost part of Nantucket. It sits along the Atlantic coast and is approximately 7-8 miles from downtown Nantucket.

Surfside

The Surfside neighborhood on Nantucket is located on the southern side of the island. It stretches along the coast, centered around Surfside Beach.

Tom Nevers

Located on the southeastern side of the island just before the town of Sconset.

Town

Nantucket’s downtown features historic homes, cobblestone streets, world-class dining, charming boutiques, art galleries, and museums. The ferry terminals and the Nantucket Boat Basin offer easy access to Nantucket for day visitors.

"I love Sconset because of the small laidback quiet village feel. The rose covered cottages, the Sconset market for an ice cream, Claudettes for a sandwich or an amazing meal in the garden of the Chanticleer." -Jenny Gifford

"Miacomet. I love it because that is where a lot of family memories were made. My parents had owned a home on Miacomet Pond. We could kayak to the ocean. Miacoment has lots of great places to run and walk and it's near the golf course. It is just beautiful and so peaceful!" -Beth Jekanowski

"My favorite neighborhood is Surfside, not because of the great beach and bike path, but because it's where we came when I was growing up and it will always hold some of my best memories of swimming, body surfing, berry picking, fishing with my dad, beach parties at night and the much much simpler times of my past." -Sue Jemison

"Sesachacha in Quidnet because it’s a small neighborhood you have pond access next to the beach for children’s swimming and sailing. Quidnet beach is perfect for swimming, surf casting, walking, shell collecting, and if you look closely at night you can see the Sankaty Lighthouse beam come around every 7 seconds, a reassuring beacon of hope." -Melanie Gowen

"My favorite neighborhood is Madaket. I love the tranquility of the area, the beaches and the magnificent sunsets." -Robin Trovato