The village of Siasconset is 360 years old and over the centuries an inimitable charm has evolved. Nashaquisset is a modern attempt to capture the spirit of Siasconset Village in a cluster of modern accommodations. The effort has succeeded far beyond general expectations to the point where even local cynics are proud of this development. There are 56 two story cottages in a recreation of an 18th Century fishing village. The Siasconset cottages have cedar shingle siding and some have a wraparound porch. Inside you'll find two story living rooms with some of the most impressive decor of any vacation homes in the U.S., much less New England where the understated is a way of life. Some have an extra loft sitting room on the second floor as well as two additional bedrooms. The windows are strategically placed so the interiors are light and airy. Decor ranges from the Nantucket style with painted white wicker and lots of pastel fabrics, offset by a collection of Portuguese porcelains on the walls, to urban New York. In one the interior decorator was unleashed to blend French Empire elegance with the simplicity of New England. Another we saw was "under-decorated" to accentuate the few quality art pieces over the mantle and hanging from the two story wall. Each one of these homes has been individually decorated and there seems to be a keen sense of competition among owners. There's a quiet pool area and the tennis courts always seem to be in use. For those who want Malibu luxury transported to the quaintest of New England shore side villages, this is a "must see".

Note: Nashaquisset received the highest rating of all Nantucket properties reviewed. The publication's criteria for a rating of "10" is...

"Everything is in perfect order. A top-quality, world class resort. "

Nashaquisset is included in Traveler Magazine's list of the 15 top-valued resorts in North America and the Caribbean - based on the inspection of more than 5,000 resorts.

"It [Nashaquisset] recreates the look of Nantucket's classic houses. Some dwellings resemble formal town residences, others look like seaside cottages. ... Brick sidewalks, old-fashioned street lights and the fact that houses are so close on meandering streets all add to a visitor's sense of being in a village that is at least a century old."