The Brant

The old Brant Point Inn, a classic bed and breakfast built in a convincing 17th-century replica style, is now the property of the owners of the stylish Salt House Inn in Provincetown. It’s been extensively renovated, and its new look is an aesthetic departure for Nantucket, foregoing the typical whaling-captain inspiration in favor of something more agriculturally inspired. It’s set in one of Nantucket’s most desirable corners, a short walk from the port and the town’s main drag, but just quiet enough for a bit of privacy.

There’s plenty to do in town and on the island, from sailing and windsurfing to museums, theaters, and galleries. Meanwhile, back at the hotel, the atmosphere is somewhat residential — but with 18 rooms, an indoor/outdoor bar and lounge (the venue for the hotel’s complimentary breakfast), and plentiful outdoor lawn space, complete with firepits and lawn games, it’s capable of summoning a perfectly convivial boutique-hotel atmosphere as well. And that’ll be even more true soon: the barn, which will be home to the future hotel’s permanent lobby, lounge, and pool, is in the works for the 2024 summer season.