The Taylors, veteran Nantucket innkeepers, had plenty of experience under their belts when they undertook this massive renovation. They knew what they wanted and they didn't cut corners. The whaling ship captain's house was bult in 1838 and its solid frame belies the modern comforts and conveniences within. It's all quite tasteful, refined and understated elegance is the buzzword here. The guest rooms are outfitted with down comforters, handmade four-poster beds, Oriental carpets over polished hardwood floors, cable television, phones with data ports and voice mail, and a combination of reproduction and antique furnishings.
Bedding is plush and luxurious.
Sit indoors at one communal table or at individual tables on the enclosed back brick patio. The ground-floor dining room, dressed up with a chandelier and fine sideboard, encourages lively conversations. The meal is served rather than self-serve, a refreshing change of pace. During our last stay, we enjoyed fresh squeezed orange juice and fruit followed by Bircher Muesli, an organic oats concoction soaked overnight in milk with sun dried peaches and grated apples and fresh blueberries. We've come to learn that women often choose the museli and men choose the alternative, a dry crunchy mix of granola and mixed flakes.