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Welcome to John Swain House

Your Complete Guest Guide

Welcome to Your Nantucket Home

We're thrilled to have you as our guest. This guide contains everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.

You have a full kitchen at your disposal—stock it with provisions from Stop & Shop or Nantucket Meat & Fish and cook on your schedule. The garden is yours for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Spread out, relax, and use this house like it's yours for the week.

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Quick Reference

Essential information at a glance

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Property Address

  • 21 India Street
  • Nantucket, MA 02554
  • Parking: 1 off-street spot included (driveway on left side of house)

Important Contacts

  • Property Manager:
  • John Trudel - (508) 228-1881 x241
  • Emergency: 911
  • Non-Emergency Police: (508) 228-1212

House Rules

  • No smoking inside or on property
  • No pets (unless pre-arranged)
  • Quiet hours: 10 PM - 8 AM
  • Maximum 8 guests
  • No parties or events

House Guide

Room by room information

Entry & Keys

  • Front door: Main entrance on India Street
  • Lockbox location: To the right of the front door
  • Code: Provided in your booking confirmation
  • Please return keys to lockbox at checkout
  • Ensure all doors are locked when leaving

Kitchen

  • Coffee: Keurig machine - pods in cabinet above
  • Dishwasher: Detergent under sink
  • Garbage disposal: Switch on wall by sink
  • Lobster pot: Large pot in lower cabinet by stove
  • Blender/Food processor: In pantry cabinet
  • Trash bags: Under sink

Living Areas

  • Main living room: TV with cable, fireplace (decorative)
  • Den: Cozy reading room with books
  • Dining room: Seats 6-8, fireplace (decorative)
  • TV remote: In drawer of coffee table
  • Streaming: Smart TV with Netflix, Prime Video

Bedrooms

  • Primary (2nd floor): King bed, ensuite bath, AC unit
  • Bedroom 2 (2nd floor): King bed, fireplace
  • Bedroom 3 (2nd floor): Two twin beds
  • Bedroom 4 (2nd floor): Two twin beds
  • Extra blankets in bedroom closets

Bathrooms

  • Ground floor: Full bath with shower
  • 2nd floor (primary): Shower and tub
  • 2nd floor (hall): Shower only
  • Extra towels: Hall closet, 2nd floor
  • Hair dryer: Under sink in primary bath

Laundry

  • Location: 2nd floor hallway
  • Washer: Front-load, HE detergent provided
  • Dryer: Clean lint trap after each use
  • Iron & board: In hall closet

Outdoor Spaces

  • Garden: Private backyard with patio seating
  • BBQ grill: Gas grill - propane tank attached
  • Grill tools: In outdoor storage box
  • Outdoor furniture: Table, chairs, umbrella
  • Please bring cushions inside if rain expected

Beach Gear

  • Location: Hallway closet by back door
  • Included:
  • 4 beach chairs
  • Beach umbrella
  • Beach towels (separate from bath towels)
  • Cooler
  • Please rinse sand off before storing

Climate Control

  • AC units: Window units in bedrooms
  • Ceiling fans: In most rooms
  • Heat: Central heating - thermostat in hallway
  • Please keep windows closed when AC is running
  • Set thermostat to 65F when departing

Trash & Recycling

  • Kitchen trash: Under sink
  • Outdoor bins: Side of house by driveway
  • Pickup day: Wednesday morning
  • Recycling: Blue bin - paper, plastic, glass
  • Please take bins to curb Tuesday night

Local Guide

Our favorite spots on the island

Fine Dining

  • The Proprietors: Farm-to-table, excellent cocktails. India St (2 min walk)
  • Cru: Oyster bar, waterfront dining. Straight Wharf (5 min walk)
  • Topper's at Wauwinet: Special occasion splurge. Reservations essential
  • Company of the Cauldron: Intimate prix fixe. India St (1 min walk!)
  • Galley Beach: Sunset dinner on the sand. Reservations required

Casual Dining

  • Lola 41: Sushi & Asian. Broad St (3 min walk)
  • Ventuno: Italian, great pasta. Federal St (4 min walk)
  • Dune: Seafood, outdoor patio. Broad St (3 min walk)
  • Millie's: Tex-Mex, margaritas. Madaket (drive/uber)
  • Brotherhood of Thieves: Pub food, burgers. Broad St (3 min walk)

Breakfast & Lunch

  • Black-Eyed Susan's: Legendary breakfast. India St - CASH ONLY (1 min walk)
  • Fog Island Cafe: Classic breakfast. S Water St (5 min walk)
  • Something Natural: Best sandwiches. Cliff Rd (bike or drive)
  • Provisions: Gourmet sandwiches. Straight Wharf (5 min walk)
  • Wicked Island Bakery: Pastries, coffee. Centre St (4 min walk)

Coffee & Treats

  • Handlebar Cafe: Best coffee in town. Washington St (4 min walk)
  • The Juice Bar: Ice cream institution. Expect a line! Broad St (3 min walk)
  • Petticoat Row Bakery: Pastries, breakfast. Centre St (4 min walk)
  • Corner Table: Coffee, light bites. Federal St (4 min walk)

Beaches

  • Children's Beach: Calm harbor water, playground, food nearby. 10 min walk
  • Jetties Beach: Family favorite, facilities, rentals, restaurant. 15 min walk or shuttle
  • Steps Beach: Hidden gem, less crowded. 20 min walk
  • Surfside Beach: Big waves, south shore vibe. Bike or bus (3 miles)
  • Cisco Beach: Surfers, food truck, party scene. Bike or drive
  • Madaket Beach: Best sunsets on island. Drive or long bike
  • Sconset Beach: Quiet, picturesque village nearby. Drive or bike

Activities

  • Whaling Museum: Must-do, fascinating history. Broad St (3 min walk)
  • Bike the Island: Rent at Young's (Steamboat Wharf) or Easy Riders
  • Sailing/Boat Tours: Endeavor Sailing, Shearwater Excursions
  • Fishing Charters: Straight Wharf, book in advance
  • Kayaking: Sea Nantucket, Washington St
  • Golf: Miacomet (public), Siasconset Golf Club
  • Tennis: Jetties courts (free, first come)

Shopping

  • Main Street: Art galleries, boutiques, gifts
  • Murray's Toggery: Nantucket Reds (iconic pants)
  • Nantucket Bookworks: Great local selection
  • Four Winds Craft Guild: Nantucket lightship baskets
  • Mitchell's Book Corner: Books, maps, gifts

Groceries & Essentials

  • Stop & Shop: Full grocery store. Pleasant St (10 min walk)
  • Annye's Whole Foods: Health food, organic. Centre St
  • Nantucket Meat & Fish: Fresh seafood. Old South Wharf
  • CVS Pharmacy: Main St (5 min walk)
  • Nantucket Wine & Spirits: Liquor store. Candle St
  • 167 Raw: Fresh oysters to take home. Airport Rd

Getting Around

Transportation options on the island

Walking

  • Downtown is very walkable from 21 India St
  • Main Street: 3 minute walk
  • Straight Wharf: 5 minute walk
  • Steamboat Wharf (ferries): 8 minute walk
  • Stop & Shop: 10 minute walk
  • Children's Beach: 10 minute walk

Biking

  • Highly recommended! Best way to explore
  • Young's Bicycle: Steamboat Wharf (508) 228-1151
  • Easy Riders: Broad St (508) 325-2722
  • Bike paths to: Surfside, Madaket, Sconset
  • Helmets provided, required for under 16
  • Lock bikes when unattended downtown

NRTA Shuttle (The Wave)

  • Free & frequent bus service around island
  • Routes: Madaket, Surfside, Sconset, Jetties, Airport
  • Pick up at Broad St (3 min walk from house)
  • Runs late May - early October
  • Bikes allowed on front rack
  • nrtawave.com for schedules

Taxi & Uber

  • Uber/Lyft: Available but limited drivers
  • Roger's Taxi: (508) 228-5779
  • Lisa's Taxi: (508) 228-2223
  • Book ahead for airport/ferry trips
  • Expect higher fares than mainland

Car Rentals

  • Generally not needed for downtown exploring
  • Nantucket Island Rent A Car: Airport
  • Affordable Rentals: S Beach St
  • Book well in advance in summer
  • Consider renting just for a day trip to Sconset

Ferry Information

  • Steamship Authority: Hyannis (car & passenger ferry)
  • Hy-Line: Hyannis (high-speed passenger only)
  • Trip time: 1 hr (fast) to 2.25 hrs (slow)
  • Book car ferry weeks/months ahead
  • Walk-on passengers usually fine same day

Emergency Information

Emergency Contacts

  • Emergency (Police/Fire/Medical): 911
  • Nantucket Police (non-emergency): (508) 228-1212
  • Nantucket Fire: (508) 228-2323
  • Nantucket Cottage Hospital: (508) 825-8100
  • Property Manager (John Trudel):
  • (508) 228-1881 x241 or (508) 648-8870

Medical Services

  • Nantucket Cottage Hospital: 57 Prospect St
  • 24/7 Emergency Room
  • Island Pharmacy: 122 Pleasant St
  • CVS: Main Street
  • For serious emergencies, helicopter transport to Boston available

Safety Equipment

  • Fire extinguisher: Under kitchen sink
  • First aid kit: Upstairs hall closet
  • Smoke detectors: All floors (battery tested)
  • CO detector: Upstairs hallway
  • Flashlights: Kitchen drawer by back door

Utilities & House

  • Water shutoff: Basement, left of stairs
  • Electrical panel: Basement
  • Gas shutoff: Behind house, by meter
  • Thermostat: Hallway by dining room
  • If power outage, check main breaker first

Weather Emergencies

  • Hurricane season: June - November
  • Local radio: WNCK 97.7 FM for updates
  • Emergency supplies in hall closet (flashlights, radio)
  • If evacuation ordered, ferries will run extra trips
  • Follow @ACKAlert on Twitter for official updates

Beach Safety

  • Always swim near lifeguards when possible
  • Watch for rip currents, especially south shore
  • Check flag warnings at beaches
  • Sharks occasionally spotted - follow beach advisories
  • Jellyfish more common late summer

Checkout Checklist

Please complete the following before your 10:00 AM departure:

  • Strip beds and leave linens in a pile on each bed
  • Run the dishwasher or hand wash dishes
  • Empty refrigerator of your perishables
  • Take out all trash and recycling to bins
  • Turn off all lights, fans, and AC units
  • Close and lock all windows
  • Set thermostat to 65°F
  • Return beach gear to closet
  • Return keys to lockbox by front door
  • Lock front door (check that it latched)

Thank you for staying with us at John Swain House!
We hope you had a wonderful Nantucket experience and look forward to hosting you again.