LOCATION and DESTINATION. "...hilltop location in the elite historical district on prestigious Cliff Road, a very short walk away from downtown...within walking distance are some of the most spectacular beaches on the East Coast. (Upscale Living Magazine). Elite, Historic. Residential. Top-cliff location. A couple of blocks from Main Street. Walk to beaches. Close to all restaurants. A five minute walk to downtown.  Secluded beaches are nearby.  Ride your bike to and from the town, the beach and other discoveries.  Near White Elephant Hotel, Point Breeze, the former Harbor House Hotel, Cliffside Beach Club. Top Five Easter US Summer Inn Destinations (forbes.com). This luxury inn is a destination itself.  Experience true Nantucket. Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
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UNIQUE EXPERIENCE  We embrace and preserve the Nantucket we know, and combine luxury, history, comfort and intimacy.  We are a family restored bed and breakfast for 175 years.  The oldest continuously operating guesthouse on the island and not the cookie-cutter hotel.  We provide a personal touch, and an unforgettable Nantucket experience, the way we know Nantucket. This is your private, home away from home for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and mainland life. Each room is decorated in its own style, hand-picked by the innkeeper himself.
Original fireplaces and restored hard wood floors.
 

LOVE & ROMANCE. We are here to celebrate your commitments.  Family. Friends. Simple, home-like, stress-free vacations are encouraged. Engagements, family get-togethers, weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, are all memories in the sand of times.  A bed and breakfast experience like none other.  Friendships are developed here as guests from all over the world share their life experiences.
 

BREAKFAST.  Enjoy Gerry's Berry Buffet Breakfast: blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries cascading on his famous granola. "There is no finer place to enjoy innkeeper Gerry Connick’s legendary buffet breakfast of homemade granola, yogurt, island berries and pastries" (Rhode Island Monthly).  In the afternoon we provide homemade fresh baked chocolate chip cookies.
 

HISTORY & ANTIQUES. 175 years of history awaits you.  Discover here many stories.  Read about different experiences we've had as the oldest continuously operating inn on the island.  "classing styling is met by with luxurious modern amenities." ZAGAT. The inn has kept its original wood floor, restored. 
 

TRANQUILITY.  At our inn you will find a stress-free vacation.  The comforts and atmosphere of your home surrounded by the Nantucket beauty and splendour. Retreat to timeless moments of silence in the salty air, your way.  Serenity wraps around you; escape the noise, the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  Uniquely, perfectly, irresistibly Nantucket.  Reading nooks.   Sunny patios. Gardens. Large, Wrap-around veranda. Breezy, filled with abundant aromatic flowers, there's always plenty of room to sit and read on a perfect quiet Nantucket afternoon.  One of the highlights is the immense wraparound porch, complete with rocking chairs, where you could relax away an afternoon if you like." (Frommers Guide)
 

ADVENTURE. Century House is an adventure itself.  If you are a fan of the NBC television show "Wings," you may find the Century House sign or facade familiar. Executive producers David Lee, Peter Casey and David Angell chose the Century House as their B&B when first visiting the island in 1989 to scout locations. In the following years, scenes of the inn have often been featured on the show, and the innkeepers were invited to watch a taping and to be extras!) of a September, 1994 episode.  Other adventures exist here. Thrill in the surf.  Ride the waves watching the whales.  Swim in sparkling waters.  Feisty fishing, kayaking, indulgent shopping, basket weaving, bird watching, enchanting bicycle paths close to the inn, sunlit cruises, enlightening island tours, star gazing and others.
 

ABOUT US: Century House, is a restored Whaling Captains home with 18 rooms, large wrap-around veranda, garden area and patio to sit and relax. We love every moment of our freedom here, and we know that you will love it too.  We will assist you in discovering the best things about Nantucket.  This is what makes us unique.  As our guest, you will be close to all the wonderful activities available to island visitors, without having to stay right in the middle of the hustle and bustle. While close enough to access shopping, restaurants and beaches easily, our guests have the luxury of relaxing on the Inn's wrap-around porch and patios enjoying the Island's serenity when they want to escape the ordinary life and the crowds.
 

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