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Nantucket Vacation Beach Cottage
3Buoys is a beach cottage available for rent from May through October. It is located in the Village of Old Madaket on the West End of the island of Nantucket. There is a tradition in Nantucket of naming cottages. We've named our cottage "3Buoys" after our three sons. 3Buoys is located on Tennessee Ave, a very quiet and private dirt road. It's also the first street east of Hither Creek and it runs parallel to it. The "Creek" is actually a navigable tidal waterway with boats moored in it, and it flows into Madaket Harbor. 3Buoys is 100 yards from Hither Creek up a grass path to Tennessee Ave. One of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the Island of Nantucket is Madaket Beach and it is just one mile from the 3Buoys cottage -- an easy walk or bike ride down the Madaket Bike Path and close enough to hear the sound of the surf. The Madaket Bike Path runs from Madaket Beach all the way to downtown Nantucket -- about 6 miles. The Bike Path is just 0.2 miles up a grassy path (a.k.a., "K Street") from the cottage. Nantucket has excellent public transportation and there is a shuttle bus stop just up the street from the cottage, right on the Bike Path. The shuttle bus runs on the half-hour from early in the morning until late at night. You can even take your bike on the bus and visit the other side of the island to explore. The front sitting porch is the perfect spot for watching the famous Madaket sunsets. There is a covered breezeway between the house and garage providing a shady sheltered seating area suitable for cocktails or light dinning. In addition the house is surrounded by a large sunny yard with lots of trees and shrubs and features a small walled garden with mature trumpet vines. The house features newly refinished honey colored wide pine floors and beautiful pine paneling in the main living areas. The cottage has a new oil furnace and forced hot water baseboard heating. There is also a glass enclosed brick fireplace. The house was renovated in 2003 and features new lighting, freshly painted bedrooms, closets and cupboards in addition to new tile counters, floor and all new appliances in the kitchen. The tiled bathroom was also updated with bright new fixtures and flooring. The house was completely outfitted with all-new china, flatware, linens and towels at that time. The yard includes a gas grill, picnic table and outdoor furniture. There are beds for 8 in three bedrooms. There is a full bath with a glass-enclosed tub and shower with a large new white vanity and sink. There is also an enclosed outside shower for washing off the sand when you return from the beach. Two of the bedrooms have new high quality comfortable queen mattress and box spring sets with decorative quilts. The bunkroom has two pine bunk beds with 4 new comfortable twin mattresses. There are good-sized fans in each bedroom. There is also a washer and electric dryer. Included in the rental are all linens and bedding, towels, including beach towels and beach chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with all new (in 2003) appliances: microwave, refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, electric stove and oven, coffeemaker and blender. The living room has cable TV (including free premium channels) and a DVD player. Both queen bedrooms have clock radios. 3Buoys is located on the west side of Nantucket in "Old" Madaket, which is approximately 5 miles from the center of town. Madaket is known for its beautiful beaches, great fishing and the most gorgeous sunsets on the island. It is the original fishing village of Nantucket. Old Madaket is a geographically small area that runs along Hither Creek and consists of about 300 Cape Cod-style cottages. There is a laid-back quiet beachside community feeling in Old Madaket. It's "old" fashioned in the nicest sense of the word. There are very few commercial establishments in Madaket. Other than a small marina at the northern end of Hither Creek, there is only the Westender, a funky beachy bar and restaurant, a small convenience market and a hot dog/clam stand. They are only open during the summer season. Madaket Harbor is easily accessed from the town boat ramp, which is approximately 0.3 miles from the 3Buoys. This is the only boat ramp for trailerable boats on the West End of the island. Hither Creek and Madaket Harbor are perfect for kayaking and sailing small boats. Kayaks can also be launched directly into Hither Creek from the path across from side yard of 3Buoys. The creek is less than 100 yards from the house. For more information on Nantucket visit www.nantucketchamber.org For Ferry information visit http://web1.steamshipauthority.com The 3Buoys is available for rent May through October. Due to the demand for car ferry reservations it is wise to book early for summer rentals. Rentals are from Sunday to Sunday. April 27 - June 8 $1,600/wk June 8 - June 29 $1,900/wk June 29 - July 20 $2,500/wk July 20 - August 31 $3,000/wk August 31 - September 21 $1,900/wk September 21 - October 26 $1,600/wk To check availability visit http://rentors.org/calendar.cfm?PID=61173 There is a $500 refundable security deposit. Check in time is after 3 PM on Sunday. Check out time is by 10 am on Sunday. For more information about 3Buoys or to inquire about rental availability please send email to billbeckett@comcast.net or call 617-471-3131.
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The path to Madaket Beach
