White Elephant Resorts' marina-side cottage cluster on Nantucket Harbor — fully equipped kitchens and private decks at the water's edge.
BrandWhite Elephant Resorts
DestinationNantucket
RegionNorth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingMarina
Best ForFamilies with school-age children seeking kitchen-equipped accommodations, pet-traveling couples, repeat Nantucket visitors who want harbor-front location with residential privacy.
PrivacyHigh (Private Entrances)
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerNone
Private PoolNone
The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin sit on the marina waterfront as part of White Elephant Resorts' Nantucket Harbor cluster, which has anchored the harbor since the original White Elephant opened in 1920. The cottages run as standalone units with fully equipped kitchens, private decks overlooking
Key Features
waterfront location
fully equipped kitchens
private decks
pet-friendly accommodations
complimentary beach chairs and towels
access to White Elephant Spa
concierge services
complimentary Wi-Fi
Dining
None on-site
Signature Experience
Morning coffee on the private deck with marina views — the cottage format gives you residential privacy at the harbor's edge without sacrificing White Elephant resort access.
Marina-front cottage format with full kitchens and private decks, at smaller residential scale than the main White Elephant hotel. Pet-friendly policies and kitchen equipment make this the family-logistics option on Nantucket Harbor.
Signature Suite: Mariner's Cottage
Two bedrooms, spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen, private deck with marina views
Best time: July through September delivers Nantucket's finest luxury conditions, with warm Atlantic waters, the island's legendary social season at full animation, and the grey-shingle architecture at its most picturesque against summer blue skies.
Demand: Nantucket maintains North America's most exclusive island luxury market, with summer months seeing maximum demand from America's east coast wealth centers. The island's deliberately limited development creates consistent premium pricing year-round.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Nantucket properties command rates among the highest of any American summer destination, with July and August seeing full occupancy and 7-night minimum stays at premier addresses. Shoulder months of June and September offer meaningful value with near-identical conditions.
Insider tip: Arrange a private charter to the uninhabited Tuckernuck Island for an exclusive beach picnic prepared by your hotel's chef - accessible only to guests with private boat connections, this neighboring island delivers Nantucket's extraordinary coastal character in complete privacy.
Avoid: Avoid the absolute peak weeks of July 4th and the Nantucket Film Festival when the island reaches maximum capacity and the exclusive character that defines its finest properties is somewhat compromised.
