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Life House, Nantucket

Nantucket • Historic District • SPLURGE

avg. $537 / night

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Free breakfast

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PB hotel design editorial

Among Nantucket's tightly regulated historic district, where the architectural clock stopped sometime in the nineteenth century, a weathered-shingle inn on a commercial stretch of the town center has been quietly transformed into one of the island's most considered small hotels. Life House Nantucket inhabits a late Victorian structure — white clapboard facade, wraparound porch draped in Boston ferns, paired brick chimneys rising above cedar-shingled dormers — whose exterior signals continuity with the island's vernacular while its interior pursues something altogether more layered. The Life House group worked with designers who understood that the building's original bones, including lacquered coffered ceilings, plank floors in aged honey pine, and original tile-surround fireplaces, were the project's greatest asset rather than an obstacle to overcome. Each room deploys those structural elements as a tonal anchor — deep garnet woodwork in one, slate-blue millwork and built-in window seats in another — while furnishings mix rattan bed frames, floral pendant shades, and gilded mirrors drawn from different decades without forcing a period argument. The communal kitchen, entirely lined in knotty pine with scallop-pattern slate floor tiles, pink ceramic subway backsplash, and a long communal banquette, carries the feeling of a well-loved family summer house rather than a curated hotel amenity. Outside, a brick courtyard ringed with hydrangeas and ornamental grasses holds tasseled Balinese market umbrellas and a cast-iron fire bowl — an unexpectedly tropical note that, on Nantucket, somehow lands exactly right.

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Amenities

Internet

Free Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Suites

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Family rooms

Non-smoking hotel

Flatscreen TV

Life House, Nantucket Reviews

456 reviews

"DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL! They did not follow their cancellation policy and charged for the stay when it was canceled well in advance of the cancellation period. They have kept the money for over 6 weeks! Communication is few and far between with them. Very unprofessional business people. DO NOT STAY HERE!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 28, 2026

"I recently spent a few nights here with my mom. We had a fantastic time! Every detail is so thoughtful, and the entire staff (but especially Allison) made sure our stay was very special. We will definitely return!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 27, 2025

"We really enjoyed our stay! Alison was wonderful and gave fantastic recommendations. The hotel is in a great location on a quiet street close to downtown (walking distance). The rooms are small but well kept and comfortable. *Beware that the rooms are on 3 floors of a converted home with very steep stairs. There is no elevator access, so if you have large luggage, you’ll want to prepare accordingly. Our only feedback would be improving the breakfast and amenities in the room! For the price per night, you’re only receiving access to the kitchen where you can make coffee yourself. They put out donuts each morning, but no other options for food, espresso, etc. Additionally, it’d be nice to have a coffee maker and water bottles in the rooms. Otherwise, the staff was great and ready to answer any of our questions!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 02, 2025

"The Life House is a beautiful place to stay while visiting Nantucket! Allison Hines and her staff are amazingly kind and very helpful with knowing where to eat and with things to do while you are on the island. It was so wonderful getting to know Allison’s sweet spirit and kind soul! The Life House is a short walk to the main part of town for shopping and sight seeing plus the house is beautiful with the most amazing decor! I usually don’t take pictures inside places we stay but took a picture of our room and bathroom because they were so adorable! We would highly recommend staying there!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 13, 2025

"Spent two nights over the Memorial Day weekend. This Inn is perfectly situated where it’s close enough to walk anywhere within downtown Nantucket, but also far enough that the noise is not an issue. Rooms are very generous as too are the bathrooms. Mine had a big rain shower head that was perfect. The bed was very comfortable! There a nice courtyard off the side of the property with chairs, tables, and a gas fire pit. Perfect for the two cool evenings we had to enjoy a beverage before heading downtown for dinner. The Inn was recently purchased by the Lark Properties company. Allison Hines is in charge and has done a wonderful job so far and has big plans for the Inn this summer. She is very friendly, very helpful, and very flexible. My plans changed twice prior to my stay, and she accommodated all my requests instantly. The entire staff here was excellent. Strongly recommend you give this property a try. I’ll be back!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 28, 2025

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