Adults-only Relais & Châteaux property on Nantucket's northeastern shore — private ocean and bay beaches, TOPPER'S restaurant, and Spa by the Sea.
BrandWhite Elephant Resorts
DestinationNantucket
RegionNorth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingBeach
Best ForCouples seeking adults-only Nantucket stays, repeat White Elephant guests wanting quieter beachside format, Relais & Châteaux collectors.
PrivacyHigh (Private Entrances)
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerNone
Private PoolNone
The Wauwinet sits on Nantucket's northeastern shore between ocean and bay beaches, part of the White Elephant Resorts portfolio anchored by the family-owned White Elephant on Nantucket Harbor. The property holds Relais & Châteaux membership and appeared on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List in 2020. Ad
Key Features
private ocean and bay beaches
Spa by the Sea
TOPPER'S restaurant
complimentary kayaks
tennis courts
complimentary shuttle to downtown
afternoon port and cheese hour
library with morning coffee and pastries
Dining
TOPPER'S (New England Seafood)
Signature Experience
Morning coffee in the library followed by kayaking from the private bay beach — the property's dual-beach position gives guests choice of ocean surf or calm bay water.
Adults-only Relais & Châteaux property with private ocean and bay beaches on Nantucket's quieter northeastern shore, away from the harbor-town density of the main White Elephant property.
Signature Suite: Anchorage House
Three bedrooms, private deck, full kitchen, spacious living area
Accolades
Relais & Châteaux Member, Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2020
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.
