Second homes for sale in Nantucket

Nantucket is a small island about 30 miles south of Cape Cod, with a historic cobblestone district, protected moors and beaches, and preservation rules that keep the island’s character intact. Limited land and a short, intense summer season keep demand concentrated. Pacaso’s fractional ownership model fits families who want a classic New England summer base without full-time upkeep.

Pacaso’s Nantucket home sits on Meadow Lane, on an island where conservation land and historic-preservation rules cap new development. Shares start at 1/8 ownership, with the option to purchase additional shares up to 1/2 for more island time. The price covers the home, its design upgrades, furnishings, and closing costs, while ongoing care by a local Asset Manager is shared among owners as a monthly operating cost.

Nantucket is an island getaway reached by ferry or a short flight, with cobblestone streets, a tight-knit summer community, and a car-light feel. Cape Cod is drivable from much of New England, with more towns, beaches, and day-to-day services. Pacaso lists homes on both, including Cape Cod, so the choice comes down to island seclusion versus mainland convenience.

Nantucket’s peak season is July and August, and a 1/8 share of a Nantucket Pacaso comes with six advance stays and unlimited short-notice stays booked through SmartStay™, with up to 42 nights per share owned and peak dates shared across owners. Larger shares add more time, and about 90% of Pacaso homes are Swap-eligible, including Hawaiian Islands and Santa Barbara & Montecito, which are available to Nantucket owners too.

Each share of a Nantucket Pacaso comes with up to 42 nights, versus paying $1,000 to $3,000 a night for a comparable island rental during peak summer weeks every time you visit. Fractional ownership shares a Nantucket home across up to eight owners, while buying outright on the island means a full home that serves a short, intense summer season.

July and August are peak season, with warm days, sailing regattas, and a full social calendar, though ferries and lodging book up early. June and September offer pleasant weather with thinner crowds, and fall color makes October a favorite. Winter is quiet and windswept, with limited services.

Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) is about 3 miles from town, with seasonal flights from major Northeast hubs and short regional hops from Boston and Hyannis. Many mainland visitors arrive by ferry from Hyannis, about 1 hour on the high-speed ferry or 2 hours 15 minutes on the traditional ferry, so Boston (BOS) is roughly 2 to 3.5 hours plus the crossing.

Beaches, sailing, and cobblestone strolls lead the list: Jetties Beach, Surfside, and Madaket for sand, plus biking to Siasconset’s rose-covered cottages and the Brant Point Lighthouse. Dining, the Whaling Museum, and the island’s art and film scene round out stays. Pacaso’s Nantucket Film Festival guide covers one summer highlight.