Checking Into Nantucket's Breeziest Hotel
76 Main
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Preppy 'n' cute; Affordable in low season, expensive in high season
The dreamiest way to visit preppy American beach towns is to stay with friends in their rambling, well-lived in, totally cozy old house. But let's say you don't have those preppy friends with empty guest rooms. The next best option on Nantucket is to check into 76 Main. The sweet, 20-room hotel is located (as you would guess from the name) amid the cobblestones on Main Street, convenient to downtown's shops and restaurants and museums. The hotel was designed to be as homey as possible, with overstuffed sofas, armchairs just waiting to be napped in, and bookshelves filled with Nantucket objects and nautical accents. The decor — a foundation in shades of white — is accented by a nautical palette of blue, white, and green stripes, florals, and geometric prints in the accent pillows, wallpapers, curtains, and carpets. The hotel lack many amenities (no gym or in-house restaurant), but can be very affordable if you can snag one of the low rates. If you're as easy-going as a summer breeze, you've found your hotel.
The Vibe: You've walked into a preppy catalog of a breezy, beachy good life.
Standout Detail: A toss-up between the lobby's facing sofas and the outdoor firepit, both inviting areas for making new friends.
This Place Is Perfect For: Low-maintenance travelers who want central and inexpensive access to Nantucket.
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