Nantucket in November.
An Island backed by summer tourism and a whaling history. This island is rich in culture and richer in the shops.Nantucket was a destination that a psychic told me I should check out. Stay with me. It was never a place on my radar or in my budget, but that odd calling had me. So I researched the island and booked Hotel Pippa for two nights alongside my ferry ride. The hotel was only a quick 5 min walk from the Ferry Terminal, hence the reason I clicked book. And I was thankful I did, for many reason, including that it was central to shops & coffee and the restaurants & bars I would wander around too.
Hotel Pippa felt like quintessential Nantucket, like walking into an old Inn but with a modern charm. When I checked in, I took an old narrow staircase to my room that looked like the shape of a big old attic. But this room was far from old and atticky, with crisp minimalist decor, soft lighting, and even a Dyson hairdryer that I’d recently been ‘drying’ to try out. These little hints of luxury sprinkled around hooked me and created an upscale, sophisticated energy that stayed throughout my stay.
If you’re curious about Nantucket, this is a must-stay for an experience drenched in New England island life, quaint comfort, royal and sweet, and an ideal location. It had me thinking about the Inn I grew up in, with real people working it and welcoming you.
Also a little plea for Nantucket in November. Go. I have never been there in the high season, but coming from a touristy summer town, I can only imagine the chaos. November was chilly, but in that sweet way, like we survived the war kind of way. The streets were quiet, yet active. The bars and restaurants were filled with happy locals, thankful they made it through another season and finally wanted to talk to anyone passing through the island for the after-season.
Island life is a unique existence, and getting to talk with the people who live it felt fitting for a girl who’s spent a majority of her life on the chaotic side of the bar. And I can’t even believe I’m going to say it, but that side is surely the one behind it.
