"Rustic by island standards [yet charming!], these 10 simple studios and one-bedroom cottages have painted floorboards, exposed rafters and whitewashed walls. The complex, across from a kayaking beach, is a 10-minute walk from downtown."

excerpt from: lonely planet New England

1940's Harbor Cottages
Our budget sensitive Harbor Cottages are in town, just minutes from Main Street’s cobblestones, galleries, historic sites and cafes, and a stone's throw from Nantucket harbor. NISDA offers a refreshing mix of fun, discovery, relaxation and affordability...ideal for birders, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Our comfortable 1940s cottages are ideal for families or friends to share. Each include kitchenettes to suit your individual needs and budget.

Call 508.228.4485 for cottage space availability.


Cooperative College & Education Programs
Among our cooperative partnerships have been the Rhode Island School of Design, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, University of Massachusetts Programs and the Kellogg Foundation National Leadership Fellows Small Group Seminars. These institutions have either presented partnership programs with NISDA or have used our SeaView Farm facilities and Harbor Cottages for their seminar needs.

Bring your business colleagues, community association, group of friends or family reunion to Nantucket. Use our cottages for your own workshop, seminar or group gathering and perhaps our fully equipped art school at SeaView Farm. By staying at the Harbor Cottages you become a NISDA member and gain admission for you or your group into the Cultural Arts Lecture Series. We also invite you to enroll in our school course offerings and workshops. What could be better than an island getaway and learning vacation all wrapped into one?


NISDA Program Participants Stay At Cottages!
Those enrolled in NISD's Institutes Programs or Summer Sessions have the option of residing in NISDA’s cottages.

There are three sizes of small cottages available: 

One-Room Studio cottages
with kitchenette and private bath
(sleeps 2)

One-Bedroom cottages
with a small bedroom, private bath and kitchenette in the living area
(sleeps 4)

Larger One-Bedroom cottages
with small bedroom, a slightly larger living room, private bath and separate kitchenettes
(sleeps 4-5)  




Inquire about our Summer, Fall, Winter, & Spring Rates!
Harbor Cottages
71 Washington Street
Nantucket, MA 02554  USA
phone (508) 228 4485
nisda@nantucket.net