Nantucket in "Best Honeymoon Destinations" by US News

Nantucket Island was ranked #15 in the top and "Best Honeymoon Destinations In the US" by US NEWS & WORLD REPORT {travel.usnews.com}

"...Nantucket features a charming, refined atmosphere that complements honeymooners' needs. Couples can start their marriage off with lazy bike rides and days on the beach. And for a true taste of Nantucket, consider working together to catch your own seafood dinner..." US News

What a great honor that Nantucket was chosen among the best. It is always nice to be recognized. Lazy bike rides...true, true, true. What better way to enjoy and discover nature. Days on the beach... who doesn't love those? "Charming, refined atmosphere"... you can never get enough, we promise!

Among those, there's the famous Nantucket breezes, the sparkling beaches, the aromatic Nantucket roses, the history, the quaint little cobblestone streets, the starry night sky and I could go on and on.

Come discover for yourself!

This is the honeymoon destination that you can enjoy quietly, privately, and your way! And five, ten, twenty, twenty-five, fifty years later you will return again, enjoying Nantucket just like the first time.

We offer room accommodations to honeymooners. Please check out our Century House website for photos and information, or just give us a call. We're here, and we'd be glad to help.

Vintage - Nantucket's Century House in the Snow

Vintage Century House Photo

To celebrated a weekend of snow on Nantucket I thought I'd pull out some vintage photos of snow at the Century House a Nantucket Bed and Breakfast on Cliff Road. So charming, isn't it?

Below you will find some photos of the amazing snow we had!  Loved the charm of this island!

Downtown Nantucket

Winter White

Quaint Little Hidden Street Nantucket

Main Street Charm

Upper Main Street Charm

Lovely Blue Door

Upper Main Street Nantucket

Your Nantucket Vacation and Travel Suggestions

Did you know that we, at Century House assist you with suggestion for your Nantucket vacation planning? This Nantucket bed and breakfast boutique hotel has been on Nantucket since 1833. As Nantucket-eeers we can give you some great suggestions for your romantic stay, best activities, your elopement, anniversary getaway, best restaurants, sightseeing, sunset locations and many many more..

Yes, we live here. We are on Nantucket and we care that you have the experience of your life! We have formed great relationships on Nantucket over many year, because well, that's how Nantucket is. Here are some questions we get asked:

Where can you find the best lobster roll?
We love history, can you tell us some places we should see?
What activities are there on Nantucket?
Can we rent bicycles and where?
Is there a beach nearby?
What bike path should I go on?
What should I wear?
What shoes should I bring?
Can we go sailing?
Where do we buy those red pants?

These are tried and true suggestions. Of course, we hope those will only enhance your memory of Nantucket. You are free to explore this gorgeous and unique island and see for yourself. Come discover the Freedoms of Nantucket. We have availability and room accommodations.

What do penguins have to do with Nantucket, or this post, or vacation planning. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Just thought they were cute.

Cheers!

Snow flurries at Century House, Nantucket

Today I looked outside the window at Century House and I could see sun rays and oh my snow flurries! Yes. It was so charming, I had to grab my camera and voila! Here is a tiny video of a beautiful January day. Stay tuned for photos, I'm sure, many more like me grabbed their camera to record those moments.

If you are thinking of your vacation on Nantucket check out our bed and breakfast for Season 2012 or call us at 508.228.0530.

Cheers to All!

Where in the United States is Nantucket?

Nantucket Island and Century House Location

I decided to test the Iphone. Here is a fun capture of Nantucket and Century House location.  It seems so reachable doesn't it? It is. It is also thirty miles out to sea from the coast of Massachusetts. You can get here by boat or by plane, that is if the weather allows it.  Nantucket is unpredictable, and fascinating at the same time.  The destination is one of the most sought after in the world. Weddings, elopements, anniversaries, and all kinds of celebrations happen here. 

I love quotes about Nantucket. One of my favorite is found in the film "Nantucket"  by Ric Burns. You can see it on youtube. I can't ever get enough of this film! You must, must, must see it.  It represents the Nantucket we adore so much: 

"Nantucket is an island...and it is absolutely defined by the sea... you feel the past, you feel a present... they reinvented themselves resort and art colony... a place to come and restore yourself, restore your spirits...it's a place where you can experiment, fail, and try again. You can create yourself, and you can recreate yourself here... Nantucket has always lived on borrowed time, it was created by the sea..."

quote in the film "Nantucket" by Ric Burns

Nantucket Rainy Day

There is always an element of surprise when you are on Nantucket. As dark, rainy and grayish it was, this was just beautiful!  

Nantucket Blue!

Many of you are planning your Nantucket vacation for the Spring, Summer, or Fall. Plan away, and don't forget why Nantucket is a place where you can come and restore you spirits!  

As you are thinking of it, I wanted to remind you of the uniqueness of this island. The colors are always so vibrant, and the light seems to be dancing.  I wanted to capture this amazing view yesterday and share it, since it was so much closeness to perfection!  

The air was crisp. The colors were a vibrant blue, one that no camera would do it justice.  It is beautiful, serene, and so incredibly unforgettable.  I will come back to this view, on a day that the grey and fog sets in. 

This is January, and that's what it looked like. 

If you are looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, come stay. We offer  beautiful room accommodations at our bed and breakfast. Century House is the oldest continuously operating guesthouse on Nantucket Island, and as forbes.com once put it "Top Five Eastern US Summer Inn Destinations."

Cheers!

Otilia

  

Nantucket and Century House in the Winter

Century House on The Gray Lady

Holiday and Christmas Spirit in the Winter

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Patio and Wrap-Around Veranda at Century House

Nantucket gets ready for Christmas Stroll

Here is a little Holiday Christmas spirit, Nantucket Style! We open in May, so get ready if Nantucket is on your mind.  Wishing you a Merry Happy Holiday Season!

Nantucket In Conde Nast Traveler's Top 10 Islands in the United States

Nantucket In Conde Nast Traveler's Top 10 Islands in the United States

Nantucket Island was recently voted as the Top 10 Islands in the United States by prestigious Conde Nast Traveler. You can view all ten on the Conde Nast Traveler website. Nantucket Island scored highest in Scenery, friendliness, ambiance and beaches .

True, true, true.

It's so easy to see why.

The scenery is breathtaking.  The summer breezes, the cobblestone streets, the magenta colored roses, the historic whaling homes, the white picket fences and  quaint little paths that you can discover over and over again. The list just goes on an on. If you've been here you know this! If you haven't, you should! Just check out our facebook page once in a while for update amazing photos. I tend to feature quite a few. In the words of the innkeepers Nantucket ..."Everyone is touched in some way being by the sea... . Nantucket is "just like a lover--so familiar and comforting...so wild and unpredictable"

Almost fifty percent of the island is under preservation. The wild nature, the flora, the fauna.  Bike paths The friendliness of the people of Nantucket is also well know. When you are here you feel as if you belong.  Although private, it is welcoming and unintrusive. You can be whomever you wish to be without any strings attached. The people serve you with a smile and are always there to help you. People also remember you if you continue to come. It's a small little intimate island. Once you're here, you'll always want to be here.

The sparkling Nantucket beaches that go on and on and on! There are days it seems you can have the entire beach all to yourself. Come where the blue skies meet the blue ocean!

For a quiet getaway place to stay visit our website here http://www.centuryhouse.com .

Have a great day all!

Beautiful rainbow on Nantucket

I dont think I've seen a rainbow before on Nantucket. I thought I'd share. Cheers everyone!

Nantucket Gift Certificates

A Nantucket Gift Certificate to Century House

It's almost time for gift giving, gift receiving...gifts, gifts, gifts! If you are looking for the perfect gift, a Nantucket getaway would be ideal for anyone who loves Nantucket Island. Please see our bed and breakfast!

So for those who have everything give them Nantucket!

Give the gift of love this Holiday Season: Thanksgiving, Christmas. Gift Certificates are also available for wedding gifts, anniversaries, birthdays, graduation or any special event in your life. The Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Thanksgiving, Valentine's or a Holiday Celebration on Nantucket Island is the memory of a lifetime. Nantucket is like no other...Come discover its beauty, its hidden treasures and take back its secrets. The holiday season is upon us. Make the holidays special. Make Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving special!!!

Our Nantucket Gift Certificates are available for purchase either by dollar amount or by stay at our bed and breakfast, Century House. Century House was chosen as Best Bed and Breakfast on Nantucket in 2011 by the Cape Cod Life Magazine Best of the Cape & Islands readers. Please call 508.228.0530 for more information or email centurybnb@aol.com  You may visit our facebook page at facebook.com/CenturyHouseNantucketIsland or follow us on twitter @chnantucket

Cheers to all!

Otilia

Century House in the Off Season

The Off Season on Nantucket commences sometime in mid-September. Century House closes mid-October. It was time to say good bye to the 2011 Season, so I took a couple photos. Here is Century House preparing for the Winter time. See you 2012!

Cheers,

Otilia

from the wrap-around veranda to the patio

roses still bloom

wrap-around veranda closed for the Season

wrap-around veranda, closed for the Season

patio while inn is closed

Nantucket Magical Evening

Couldn't help but share what I'm seeing!

Enjoy,
Otilia

Nantucket Night