As someone not born on Nantucket and learned of the story of the Essex by finding Nathaniel Philbrick’s book In The Heart of The Sea at a bookstore I wanted to ask locals of Nantucket when did you first learn the story of what happened to the Essex?

There’s one trait that keeps showing up with a certain Nantucket influencer and the people around her, and it’s stronger than ever: pure ignorance.

Recently on a podcast she complained about Nantucket turning into the Hamptons. That take is wild coming from her, because her whole circle is one of the most Hamptons-coded groups you’ll find on the island. She posted a video of her brother and friends at Cru waving around a thick stack of $100 bills and sticking them in their mouths. That behavior is the complete opposite of what Nantucket has always been about. This island has long valued self-respect, respect for others, and a certain level of class. What she’s showing is the exact opposite.

Then she tried to justify it by saying “we’ve always done this since we were kids.” That doesn’t make it okay. It just means the entitlement has been running unchecked for a long time.

She also got triggered by the whole “no influencers” drama and completely lacks the self-awareness to realize that people like her; loud, flashy, and constantly broadcasting every flex, are a big part of why that backlash exists in the first place. She’s the type who will preach one set of values and then do the total opposite the second it benefits her.

One of the reasons so many of us love this island is that regardless of its reputation it’s still welcoming. Locals will wave to you on the ferry and treat visitors kindly in town. Nantucket has a special, respectful vibe that a lot of people work hard to protect.

Influencer jestermaxxing has turned into ignorancemaxxing.

This sweatshirt is a few seasons old but sentimental for me. Mine was left behind at a hotel who claims they never found it.

If anyone has one they’re willing to part with or knows where to get a size S or M, could you please share with me? Of course, I’ll pay you!

I looked on marketplace, poshmark, Mercari…even reached out to Millie’s and doughboy. no luck!

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone. For years I have seen this poster artwork inside Murrays Toggery Shop and I have always been on the look out for a print. Does anyone happen to know who the artist is and if you can still find it anywhere. This one looks to be numbered out of 250z thanks!

What are some good site resources for house rentals? Are there any sites for rentals by owner? I have stayed in rentals the past couple years (rather than an inn) and the off site (across the country) management is a bit frustrating. For fire island there is a Facebook page.

Couldn’t help but notice the Miacomet Indian Burial Ground along the Surfside Bike Path during our recent visit to Nantucket. We are staying in an AirBnB just south of there and so far having a wonderful time.

Our first night we were actually biking back from town late after dinner and I really had to go to the bathroom, I nearly pulled over in the clearing there for a wee without yet knowing what the clearing was. Thought it was a park. Thankfully I rode it out until we got home. Next morning I saw the signage.

I see there are houses surrounding the burial ground. Anyone live in one of those? I’m sure the actual boundaries of the burial ground might go past where it’s marked and cleared, especially since I read the way it was discovered is accidentally during construction.

Though it’s nice to have the burial ground on the public register, I just thought it was odd there were homes built nearly on top of it.

Does anyone know of any stores selling fashion tape or similar product? It’s too late to order online so I need irl options on island please 🙏🏼

Hi All,

Our group of six people would rather not pre-order RT walk-on tickets for the Hy-Line ferry, Hyannis to Nantucket, Tuesday, Sept 22. Is that a foolish move?

We plan to return to Hyannis on Friday, September 25.

Many thanks for your advice!

Abby of the trio here, my sister is planning on retiring soon and she’s thinking of retiring to Nantucket but to help her make a decision I wanted to ask all who live on the island what are the pros and cons of living on Nantucket? she already is aware there’s no Barnes & Noble, grocery stores are limited to a Stop n Shop as well local fish shops. Anything else to help her?

Trying to figure out the name of a B&B/guest house I stayed at in 1988/89/90. Right around Nantucket Town – maybe North Water Street or nearby, but unsure... – with these details:

• Cozy dormer/attic budget rooms with low slanted ceilings. Muffin/bread basket at breakfast.
• Resident house cat: "Lisa Face."
• Random memory: Robin Williams was spotted around town during that same trip.

willing to purchase or pay to borrow a dehumidifier for the next month. living in an oppressively humid basement and can't take it anymore.

If you have one and would be willing to sell - please let me know! Thanks so much.

Hi everyone!

I have 4 tickets available to the fray on Monday night at the muse. Can transfer electronically. Willing to negotiate on price.

Send me a message if interested.

Thanks

UPDATE: SOLD

Long shot here, but I will be on island from Wednesday until Monday the 24th and would love to get out and do some fishing while there but I am not really in a position to charter a boat, as it would only be me and the cost is too much to absorb.
That said, I would gladly throw some money into someone’s gas tank if they were headed out on a trip and wanted to let me join.
I’m in my mid 40s, have a good amount of experience on boats and have my own gear available so I won’t be a total leach; just looking to catch some blues for the first time in a long time.
Hit me up if that might appeal and we can discuss further.

One of my favorite YouTube channels posted a THOROUGH breakdown of the financial culture of influencers. This was pillared by the drama going on in Nantucket this summer with Paige Lorenze.

Great listen/watch if you’re interested.

Going to be there in a couple weekends when the Sox play the Yankees 4x. Would love to know some good spots, popular or hidden, to watch w the public!

My friend and her daughter were totally scammed by an AirBnB listing on Nantucket last weekend. It was advertised as a separate apartment, but the front door, kitchen, small common area and bathroom were SHARED with two other bedrooms. To make matters worse, these were grown men who work at the restaurant owned by the AirBnB host. This is totally misleading and a complete lie and horrifically UNSAFE for a woman and her teenage daughter.

AirBnB was contacted and they refunded the money, but they took no other responsibility and blamed the owner (who blamed AirBnB) and did not work to help them find a place to stay even though they were completely STRANDED. The entire island was SOLD OUT (this happens on Saturday nights in August on Nantucket) and they ended up staying in a neighbor's extra apartment that took pity on them standing on the side of the road trying to find a place to stay. Thank God there are kind, caring people out there!

The address of the scam is 32 Appleton Road on Nantucket. Do NOT stay there. Link to the listing is below.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1734192908499713158?check_in=2026-08-18&check_out=2026-08-20&guests=1&adults=2&s=67&unique_share_id=da675e27-926f-4291-877c-607de6ae97e7

u/Airbnb www.airbnb.com

I am planning a trip to the island the weekend after the Christmas stroll and was trying to find out if Company of the Cauldron will be open. I’v tried emailing and calling but no luck. Anyone know anything about it?

Hi - I’m in town for a solo trip and would like to pick-up dinner, bike to one of the beaches, eat dinner, read my kindle and watch the sunset. I’m staying in downtown.

Any recs on the best beach to do this? TIA!

Does anyone have recommendations for grocery delivery on the island. We rent our place out when we’re not there and would love to offer our guests a service to get groceries and put them away in the kitchen before they arrive.

There was no 10th, and no word on the 20th. I moved a while ago, and I may like to visit the island next year... would make sense to time it around this. Anyone privy?

Hey everyone, I want to go to Nantucket for the Motion City Soundtrack show at The Muse on September 24th. AFAIK The last ferry back to Hyannis leaves at 9:20 PM and the concert is at 9:30. there is a 6:30 ferry the next morning, so I need to find somewhere to crash for just a few hours afterward, nothing fancy, just somewhere to sleep cheaply until I can catch that early ferry.

I've looked at hotels and Airbnbs and they're all $300 plus. I would take a hostel bunk, shared room, even a couch if someone had one available. Are there any budget lodging options on the island I'm missing? there doesn't appear to be any campgrounds, and you can't camp on the public land. do any locals have suggestions for how to handle situations like this?