The Wauwinet...The Wauwinet's spectacular location provides an unmatched vantage point from which to explore Nantucket, or to relax and enjoy the serenity of this peaceful island retreat. Inside the Nantucket inn, the setting provides all the personalized amenities of a world-class retreat, combined with the charm and sophistication of an historic European inn.

The Wauwinet

The Wauwinet is located nine miles from Nantucket center on the northeast end of the island near a wildlife preserve. It is flanked by Nantucket Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The historic inn is the only one on the island where guests can enjoy both the lively surf of the Atlantic and the calm warmer waters of Nantucket Bay.

Tucked in right next door to a wildlife sanctuary, The Wauwinet is a sanctuary itself. It is white lawn chairs. It is Herman Melville on the bedstand. It is a glass of brandy by a crackling, late autumn fire. It is the diversity of spring color after the monochrome of winter. It is an urge to walk barefoot on the beach wearing your best dress. It is total privacy. It is a group of congenial friends.

Pictured above a Superior Bed Room (Luxurious Rooms with King Beds).

Pictured above a Cottage Suite (Living Room with Fireplace - King Bed).

It is the attention to even the smallest of details that makes dining at Topper’s an extraordinary experience. Complimentary sparkling water is provided at dinnertime. All courses are delivered to tables on sterling silver pendulum plate-carriers. Martinis and Manhattans are served by the pitcher. Brandy is served in innovative footless glasses which have caught on famously with patrons. In the cooler months, a comforting fire is tended in Topper’s spacious fireplace. TOPPER'S Dress Suggestions Daytime: Smart casual wear including shirts with collar are requested. Shorts are appropriate. No bathing suits please. There is no public beach at The Wauwinet Evening: Jackets with or without tie or dress sweaters and slacks are requested for gentlemen. Women typically wear dresses or pantsuits.

An on-site pro shop and excellent instruction are available for those wishing to challenge themselves—or someone else—on the clay tennis courts, surrounded by the wild Nantucket greenery. Surf-fishing, seventy-five miles of jeep safari trails, whale-watching, or sailing add up to endless opportunities in this vacationer’s Eden.

A 1934 brochure described Wauwinet House as a place with a "simple, unpretentious atmosphere...not a ‘fashionable’ summer resort, (one that) appeals strongly to those who prefer a do-as-you-please vacation, free from social obligation." Over the years, notable Wauwinet guests have included Eleanor Roosevelt, Diamond Jim Brady, and Prince Albert of Monaco.

Nantucket has beautiful beaches with gentle surf on the Harbor side, and pristine ocean-side beaches with more challenging waves. Many secluded areas along the island's beaches are perfect for sunbathing, reading, and quiet relaxation.

Getting There: Nantucket Island lies thirty miles south of Cape Cod and is accessible by ferry or airplane. By Sea: Ferry service is available from Hyannis, Massachusetts. the Steamship Authority operates a car and passenger service which is a two hour and fifteen minute voyage. The Steamship Authority also operates a high-speed passenger service which takes approximately one hour to reach Nantucket. By Air: Frequent flights are available from numerous locations. If you are flying to Nantucket, taxi service is available from the airport to the inn.

Wauwinet Road
Nantucket, MA
U.S.Toll Free Reservations: 1-866-388-0036

Bostonians Stephen and Jill Karp, who have vacationed on Nantucket since 1969, purchased The Wauwinet House in 1986, with the aim of reviving the reputation of its "golden" period. They reopened the inn as The Wauwinet in 1988 after a 20-month, $8-million renovation. There are two private beaches—one on the Atlantic, one on Nantucket Bay, and The Wauwinet’s grounds are a fantasy of gentle dunes, sandy paths, green lawn, trailing rose vines, flower gardens and sparkling, never-ending water views.

The Wauwinet offers 35 guest rooms and cottages, each of unique and delightful character, some surrounded by gentle dunes, sandy paths, lawns, flower and herb gardens and others by endless water views. Pictured above a Guest Bed Room (Intimate Accommodations - Individually Decorated - Queen Beds).

Each room includes a television, CD player, and VCR, and a wide selection of videotapes is available—they’re delivered to your room with complimentary hot popcorn! Pictured above a Bay View Bed Room (Cozy Rooms with Pleasant Water Views - Queen Beds).

In-room amenities include individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, ceiling fans, Egyptian cotton bathrobes, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, bottled water bedside, fresh flowers, hardbound books and magazines, a white wicker basket of Crabtree & Evelyn bath amenities nestled in Nantucket potpourri, and armoires with soft, scented hangers.

Before joining TOPPER'S, Chef David Daniels was Executive Chef at The Federalist at XV Beacon for many years. Prior to that he worked at Stephanie's on Newbury St., Ambrosia on Huntington Ave. in Boston, Pinot Blanc in California, Ventana Country Inn in California and Aqua also in California. David has also appeared on the NBC Today Show, Sundance Film Festival and the Fox 25 Morning Show.

Enjoy al fresco dining on the umbrella-shaded Bayview Terrace, a popular choice for lunch and brunch, and especially so at cocktail time when guests can watch the sun set in a spectacular display over Nantucket Bay. A recent popular addition to Topper’s is a tasting menu for lunch, featuring a sampling of three to five of the best dishes each day.

Nantucket Island is a kind of distillation of everything that is wonderful about New England. Quaint is practically an understatement when speaking of Nantucket, and it's absolutely never considered a condescending adjective. Only on Nantucket can such descriptors as "quaint and sophisticated", "earthy and elegant" accurately define anything when used in unison.

Nantucket Town, nine miles from The Wauwinet, is full of historic and cultural attractions. Complimentary jitney service makes the trip 12 times daily into town, where guests can walk the cobblestoned streets and visit many of the historic buildings, the museums, and the wharves. Dozens of upscale boutiques, art galleries, pubs, and fine restaurants line the streets downtown. During the summer season, there are auctions, gallery openings, and evening band concerts to attend.

2007 Daily Rates: May 6 - June 29...Guest Bedroom (Intimate Accommodations - Individually Decorated - Queen Beds) $380-$480. Bay View Bedroom (Cozy Rooms with Pleasant Water Views - Queen Beds) $500-$570. Superior Bedroom (Spacious Rooms-King Bed) $500-$570. Deluxe Bedroom (Luxurious Rooms with Water Views - King Beds) $550-$800. One-Bedroom Cottage Suite (Living Room with Fireplace - King Bed) $700-$800. Two-Bedroom Cottage (King-Bed, Queen-Bed, Private Sundeck) $740-$940. June 30 - September 03...Guest Bedroom (Intimate Accommodations - Individually Decorated - Queen Beds) $480-$780. Bay View Bedroom (Cozy Rooms with Pleasant Water Views - Queen Beds) $570-$830. Superior Bedroom (Spacious Rooms-King Bed) $570-$830. Deluxe Bedroom (Luxurious Rooms with Water Views - King Beds) $650-$1,200. One-Bedroom Cottage Suite (Living Room with Fireplace - King Bed) $800-$1,200. Two-Bedroom Cottage (King-Bed, Queen-Bed, Private Sundeck) $940-$1,440. September 04 - October 26...Guest Bedroom (Intimate Accommodations - Individually Decorated - Queen Beds) $380-$480. Bay View Bedroom (Cozy Rooms with Pleasant Water Views - Queen Beds) $500-$570. Superior Bedroom (Spacious Rooms-King Bed) $500-$570. Deluxe Bedroom (Luxurious Rooms with Water Views - King Beds) $550-$800. One-Bedroom Cottage Suite (Living Room with Fireplace - King Bed) $700-$800. Two-Bedroom Cottage (King-Bed, Queen-Bed, Private Sundeck) $740-$940. Quotes are for single or double occupancy and may change without notice. Rates include Breakfast, Hosted Afternoon Cheese, Sherry, and Port in the Library, Jitney Service to and from Nantucket Town, and use of all facilities. Rates do not include state and local taxes. A minimum stay may be required. Prepayment is required and cancellation penalties apply. The Inn accepts major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Diner's Club and Discover. Pets are not permitted. Open May through October. The Wauwinet is a non-smoking Inn. The Wauwinet caters to guests over the age of 18. Families with children ages 12 - 18 are permitted in the Garden and Anchorage cottages.

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