Windwalker's Window to the Island - A Nantucket Real Estate Blog

The magic and quiet beauty of Hallowell Lane has attracted families for many generations. This quintessential summer cottage presents the essence of the peaceful Nantucket house setting far from the tourist crowds, while still enjoying close proximity to the hub of downtown activity.

Waterfront living offers active down time for everyone… building sandcastles, crabbing, and shelling for the young – fishing, boating, and picnicking for the young at heart – savored memories for a lifetime!

From this private beach and well perched deck you can watch the sun rise brilliantly over Great Point lighthouse and set stunningly over the beautiful island of Tuckernuck.

The view over the water is always captivating – whether it’s watching sailboats cross the Sound, seeing the gulls patrol the waters or observing the ever changing textures and hues. This Nantucket home has it all!

$6,900,000 EXCLUSIVE

Contact Mary Taaffe for details.

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This rare parcel of almost 11 wooded acres has been in the ownership of one family for decades.  The parcel extends over 800 feet from Squam Road to an extremely high elevation that, from grade level, affords panoramic views over Sesachacha Pond, Sankaty Light and the Atlantic Ocean. A simple summer cottage occupies the middle lot of this recent three parcel sub-division. This is the perfect opportunity to build your compound with pool and tennis court on an incredibly private site.

Exclusively listed for $8,250,000.  Please contact Judy Waters for more information or follow this link:

http://www.10-12-14squamroad.com/

Washington, July 01, 2010 (Realtor.org) The National Association of Realtors® today commended Congress for timely passage of two bills to extend the homebuyer tax credit closing deadline and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. Both bills, strongly supported by NAR, had cleared the House earlier and were passed by the Senate last night. They now head to the president for his signature. This is great news for those considering Nantucket homes for sale.

For information follow this link:

http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/07/tax_flood_credits

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The big news is that as of today, July 2nd, Great Point is open again-Coatue is still closed.

Unlike news from the stock market, the Nantucket Fishing report continues to be positive. Striped Bass are being caught all around the Island from shore, in the rips, and on the Flats. The South Shore beaches have been more conducive to Surfing than fishing the past few days so wily anglers have been moving to more protected spots and have been catching fish.

Although the news could change any day now, Bluefishing continues to be spotty. We have been spoiled in recent years by hoards of Bluefish in late June near Nantucket real estate. They are here now, but relatively scarce. There are reports of Squid in Nantucket harbor. This is good news because they are fun to catch and should draw the Bass and Bluefish into the harbor waters.

The weather forecast for the holiday weekend is excellent.  Check with your local Tackle Shop or favorite Charter Captain for the latest information and get out there!

Madaket….Still available for all of July and the last two weeks of August!

This Nantucket house rental was white-washed and completely renovated in 1998. Hardwood flooring, new furnishings and extras throughout. Conservation land abuts the rear of this property. Convenient to ocean and harbor beaches.

First floor: Entrance hall, great room with fireplace, large kitchen and dining room. Mud room/laundry room, half bath. Three bedrooms, full bathroom. Large first floor deck.

Second floor: Master bedroom suite with large sitting area and private bathroom. New addition in 2003 includes a new living area with wet bar next to fireplace and new deck off the master bedroom. Conveniently located across the street from the Madaket bike path which leads to Madaket Beach.  Nantucket shuttle bus stop nearby.

Take advantage of this amazing Nantucket summer rental!

For information follow this link:

http://www.windwalkerrealestate.com/rentals/rental/details/8215

Or to browse our entire selection of Nantucket homes for rent, use our Nantucket Rental Search Tool!

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quint stock photos 018July 4th falls on a Sunday this year so Nantucket will host most of their activities on July 3rd.  Be sure to come to Main Street for pie and watermelon eating contests, face painting, a  dunk tank to cool you off and of course the annual water fight at high noon-this is a water fight like none other and is not to be missed!

The fireworks will be launched from a barge off of Jetties Beach at 9 pm on Sunday the 4th-weather permitting. This is the perfect way to end your holiday weekend.  Be sure to tear yourself from your Nantucket vacation rental early to go to Jetties to stake your claim on a good spot on the beach for watching the fireworks.  Happy Fourth!

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“Broadway to the Bluff”

This amazing, oversized Nantucket property offers unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and direct access to the Sconset bluff walk and stairs to the beach. Just a few blocks from the center of ‘Sconset Village, this gracious Nantucket house presents a unique opportunity for a buyer to use the existing 4 apartments or construct a compound on this conforming lot complete with house, cottage and gracious yard, overlooking the ocean. This property has been in the same family for over 75 years – may your family be the next to create a lifetime of memories in this perfect Nantucket summer house location.

$3,950,000  Exclusively listed by Liza Ottani

For more information follow this link

http://27shellstreet.com/

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Excited beach fishermen are reporting excellent Striped Bass fishing all over Nantucket Island. In fact, the in-shore Bass fishing may be reaching its peak until the water begins to cool off again in the fall. The South Shore beaches continue to be hot with many points and holes still in place to attract feeding Stripers. The flats on the West End of the island and off the Northern Beaches have also been producing good results. Folks trying to get out of the wind have been doing well at night on the East side and fishermen venturing out to Great Point are beginning to be rewarded for their efforts. Bass are definitely being caught in the harbor although they do not seem to be feeding nearly as aggressively as elsewhere around the island. There have been reports of Bass over 40” being taken from shore.

Bluefish are being taken as well but the big story continues to be the Bass.

Get out to your Nantucket Beach House and enjoy this great fishing!

When on Nantucket Island and trying to figure out what the day’s activities are going to be, Ack Weather is a wonderful resource to utilize. This new site is brought to you by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

Anyone who spends time here knows the weather can be different from what is reported on the Cape and often times very different from what is reported in Boston.

This site provides the viewer with information regarding the tides, wave heights, wind speed and direction and barometric pressure. So while vacationing at your Nantucket summer house, the five-day forecasts can tell you  that today may be a movie day and that tomorrow is a great time  to hit the beach.

Coming by car? You can see live webcam shots of the bridges over the Cape Cod Canal. Two if by sea? The Hy- Line and Steamship Authority ferry schedules will tell you what boat you need to catch. If by air, Cape Air and Island Air schedules are also available.

Enjoy the  new Nantucket weather site! You can customize the page to those sources that most meet your needs, and most of all enjoy your stay on our magical island of Nantucket.

~Mark Burlingham

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sacred momentsNantucket summer rentals spark the interest of things to do in Nantucket. One of my daughter’s favorite teachers from her boarding school was planning an August trip to Nantucket with his young family. He asked her for a list of “non-touristy” things to do on the Island.  At first, my daughter was feeling the weight of responsibility and was perhaps concerned that her ideas might make or break her revered faculty member’s vacation.  But after our whole family weighed in, the list was proclaimed “the most awesome list ever” by her teacher.

The truth is that exploring Nantucket is as individual and unique an experience as the island itself.  Indeed, for Mr. K’s family, our list will be merely a starting point. Perhaps they’ll go crabbing at Long Pond, visit Cisco Brewery for a picnic and some live music, discover peaceful uncrowded beaches, have lunch on the deck at Miacomet Golf Club, or walk the tiny streets of ‘Sconset with an ice cream cone. But somehow I know they will discover sacred places and create memories all their own.  That’s the magic that is Nantucket.

~Jenny Paradis

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