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The Brant
- Where:
- Why:A quick escape before high season
- When:May 2026
- Who:Just me
"Nantucket the way it’s meant to be: private, intentional, and perfectly peaceful"
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Sunning in an Adirondack chair
Sunny skies and smooth sailing aboard the Hy-Line from Hyannis
The property is made up of four buildings configured around a central courtyard
A quick pic before I plopped into bed
The post check-in, pre-dinner rinse revived me
Stopped by the bar for a cocktail with a side of cherry blossoms
A thing of beauty
My view looked right out at "The Barn" where reception is
Part of the breakfast spread — the granola and pastries are brought in fresh from a French bakery in Hyannis
My version of beach essentials
I was a bit too early in the season to properly enjoy the pool
Brant Point Lighthouse is a short walk away
Checking out as a proud owner of a Nantucket sweatshirt
One last cup of chia seed pudding before catching my ferry
Highs & Lows
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The service. I can't say enough good things about how accommodating, warm, and considerate everyone I met was. From dinner and thrift store recommendations, to anticipating morning coffee orders and giving me the recipe for their in-house chia seed pudding, it's the people that really shine here
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The bed. After an early flight, a long bus, and one high-speed ferry, I was in need of a good night's sleep and this bed delivered. It's not often I specifically remember the bed at a hotel but this one stands out for being blissful
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The size. It's an intimate stay and it feels that way. Those valuing privacy and peace will love this hotel, plus the property's design means it exists as a little world unto itself
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The tech. The Brant has integrated tech in the most convenient ways. Need anything? Simply shoot the team a text. The whole property is keyless as well, and uses your own phone number, meaning you’re guaranteed to remember your code
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There’s no on-site fitness center. While the walkable nature of the location and complimentary bike rentals will keep you active enough, you'll find no kettlebells or squat racks here
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The location is along a main road, and while not too highly trafficked, bigger trucks passing can cause the occasional rattle
Important Bits
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Type
Boutique bed & breakfast
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Vibe
Carefully considered but unpretentious
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Location
A short walk outside of town
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Rooms
26
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
The Brant reaches out before your stay to ensure all the little things are accounted for pre-arrival. From there, it's a short walk from the ferry, through the front gate, and into the reception to check in
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Future Forward
Nantucket has some serious regulations on single-use plastics, so you'll find no in-room water bottles (water-filling stations are in the hallway) or mini shower products here. Bath products are Further, made from recycled restaurant cooking oil, and vanity kit skincare is from Ursa Major, B Corp certified, vegan, and marine-safe
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Music
The lounge and pool deck area have light music playing. In the mornings, it might be early 2000s pop or café-jazz. When I stopped by in the evening, it was nu-bossa / Brazilian lounge
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Year Opened
2024
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Designed By
Bergmeyer / Salt Hotels
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Health & Wellness
The pool is front and center, the social hub of the hotel
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Food
Onsite offerings are limited but don’t disappoint. Breakfast is included in the stay and is served daily in the lounge/reception area. Don’t miss out on the chia seed pudding; Jason, the GM, makes it in-house. A small but serviceable menu covers poolside snacks and evening bites
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
The check-in counter also functions as a bar by night. I got the espresso martini which was a killer, and I’ve heard The Brant Old Fashioned is also a favorite. The recently refreshed drink menu also includes some NA cocktails
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Minibar & Retail
The in-room mini bar is stocked with a mix of local options and classics, meaning you’ll find a bottle of Veuve Cliquot alongside a pale ale from the island’s own Cisco Brewers. Snacks include local Nantucket Crisps and some sweets
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Accessibility
While the property pre-dates modern accessibility standards, accessible rooms are available, the website is accessible, and any necessary accommodations can be made
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Pet Friendly
Yes! Pets are welcome for a fee (part of which is donated to local shelters)
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Children
With all sorts of suite setups, and even an entire “apartment”, there are plenty of ways to stay with the little ones, including bunk rooms
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Price
On par with the island, Nantucket isn’t for the frugal traveler
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The Brant is just a quick walk from the ferry, five minutes from everything you need, but removed from the more heavily tourist-trafficked streets
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