Nantucket

[Driver]

Any recommendations on somewhere to stay?

 

[Hawker800]

If you are going to be there for a few days, I suggest downtown. One of the bed and breakfast places usually are good. Get the master lodging phone number off of the internet or from the FBO. The person there will be able to tell you what is available. Things are busy this time of year. Food downtown is good if you are a seafood fan. Have fun.

 

[pilot125]

Nantucket Inn, right next to the airport. You can walk across a small parking lot to get there. Rate (for crew, though) as of yesterday was $310/night + tax ($25 or so).

They run a shuttle to and from downtown every hour during the day and twice an hour in the evening until midnight.

Anything downtown might run you even more money for this time of the year. Not really too sure, though.......

 

[ProFracPilot]

I agree with Hawker800. The Nantucket Inn is ok for a quick overnight. But if you're visiting the Gray Lady for more than 1 night and $$$ is not an overwhelming concern, definitely stay in town. The Roberts House (if you can get in) is an excellent B&B, centrally located at the corner of Center and India Sts. They have a great porch that lends itself to hangin' out with friends and sharing a bottle a vino. 76 Main Street Inn is also a pilot friendly place to hang, and right in town.

A couple other suggestions: You don't need (or want) a rental car. You can cab into town, then walk / bike everywhere else. Assuming you'll be there more than one night, rent bikes and ride the island. Ride out to the Wauwinet for an awesome lunch. The Atlantic Cafe in town has a great menu and awesome chowder.

Sorry if I sound like a Chamber of Commerce ad for ACK. I've spent quite a bit of time there and it's one of my favorite destinations.

Side note: There's a TSA agent that likes to show up at the GA gate, at odd hours, in civvies looking like she's lost. She's watching the gate and looking to see if crews get properly ID'd. Don't open the walk through gate for just anyone. Be sure to have the folks in the FBO look at your ID's as you walk through.

Enjoy!

 

[FastestPA31Ever]

Was there last week and stayed at the Nantucket Inn as well. Super close to the airport, the decor kind of reminded me of staying with my grandparents (although the whole island has that feel). We had a rental car, but I can see how it wouldn't be absolutely necessary with the shuttles and limited parking in town.

If you stay there and are arriving early make sure you have a room booked for the night before as well. They aren't as adept as the Hiltons/Marriotts at having rooms available for early check-in.