About the Inn - Meet Us

We have been Innkeeping at Seven Sea Street since 1987 when the Inn was designed and newly built by the Parker family. The Inn is the fulfillment of a childhood dream for Matt, and both of us love Innkeeping with the opportunity of meeting new and interesting people from around the world.

Mary was born and raised in the Hartford, CT area and was voted 'most artistic' in her high school class. She attended Umass Amherst and Southeastern Massachusetts University and received a B.A. in journalism in 1986. She worked as the advertising sales director and contributing writer for Martha's Vineyard Magazine then moved to Nantucket as publisher and editor of Nantucket Journal magazine, a glossy publication celebrating the beauty of Nantucket, from 1988-1993.

Matt was born in Germany and was raised in Rhode Island. He first came to Nantucket in 1969 with his family visiting friends. Nantucket made such an impression on him, he vowed not to take a rope bracelet off his wrist until he could return to the Island. The plan worked and this began his love for Nantucket, which eventually merged with his interest in Innkeeping after receiving a B.S. in management engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1985. Recently, Matt has served as chairman of the Nantucket Lodging Association, has been on the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce and has served as a member of the Nantucket Visitor Services committee.

And then there was Puddy, our discreet yet lovable tabby who taught us a few things about the art of hospitality. He was a very special presence at the Inn for nearly 19 years but passed way on June 12th 2009 - we miss him very much. Please allow us the opportunity to share the beauty and magic of Nantucket with you as our guests.