I have stayed at the Island Reef several times over the last few years and have enjoyed my stay each and every time. The staff is warm, welcoming and very helpful. The serve a continental breakfast with fresh baked goods in the morning and have a a beautiful patio/garden where you can relax for breakfast, lunch or a snack. I can't wait to plan my next trip!

My husband reserved some rooms at the Island Reef for a surprise birthday party for me. It is a charming B&B in a great location. We thought it was a great value on a very expensive Island. One thing we loved was that there was a large garden/ patio where we sat out with wine and cheese both night. We had a nice sized bathroom but some had bathrooms that were on the small side. I guess that is what you get with the charm of an old house.

We had a great time staying at Island Reef. Our cozy, romantic getaway was a success. The room was clean with a comfortable bed and tasteful decor. The garden was absolutely lovely. Just sit there at the table, have a cup of coffee and read a newspaper.

The guest house is near the downtown, a 2 minute walk. People who work there are very nice, friendly. Overall, we give it 10 out of 10.

We also suggest reserving a dinner at a local seafood place – The Sea Grill. The best seafood restaurant, we could not find a better place in Boston to beat it. Food as well as drinks were excellent.

Nantucket is expensive period - it can also be twee and old-fashioned when it comes to the accomodations. But it is still a most charming island to visit.

Have just returned from a vacation to the Cape - including a couple of nights in the Roberts Inn and an unexpected treat of an extra night in Island Reef (courtesy of my wonderful wife!)

Do not mean to take away from the first review left in December 2008 - I would have been equally appalled to have found such drug paraphenalia ....

However, we found the rooms (common room and bedroom) in the Island Reef to be comfortable, clean and well maintained, the location excellent and close to town, and the price represented superb value ($130 + tax for a night in August - unheard of in Nantucket I would think - maybe it was because we booked on the day and got a knockdown price?)

Well done Island Reef - I'd stay here again any time