Staff Reports
The nation is buzzing with Thanksgiving excitement, but the real talk of the town is where President Joe Biden and his crew will be spending their turkey day. Get this – they’re holing up at the ritzy Nantucket Island in the home of none other than private equity big shot David Rubenstein.
Joe and Jill Biden returning for Thanksgiving at billionaire David Rubenstein’s $39M Nantucket estate https://t.co/4OPChPxKJd pic.twitter.com/UrP6VNhWFu
— New York Post (@nypost) November 21, 2023
It’s no secret that the Bidens adore Nantucket. They’ve been hitting up this coastal paradise for over 40 years, often crashing at Rubenstein’s jaw-dropping $38.9 million fortress nestled along Nantucket Harbor. That’s like winning the jackpot and then getting to live in it!
Fresh from celebrating his 81st birthday, the president is practically a regular at the Rubenstein estate. There may not be much on his official schedule, but you know the Secret Service will be on high alert. It’s all chill vibes for the big guy – other than a chat with the armed forces and a stroll through town, he’ll just be taking it easy.
Now, let’s talk real estate. Rubenstein’s place is no ordinary abode. He coughed up a cool $8 million back in ’98 for the 13.9-acre waterfront property, then sprinkled in an 8,000-square-foot palace, a guest house, and an ultra-fancy pool pavilion. It’s like a mini village, but for really, really rich people.
Despite the unparalleled views and the sun speckled shores, Rubenstein is all business. He’s been known to spend a mere 12 days a year at his dreamy estate, preferring suits and ties over sandy beaches. But when he does visit, he really knows how to make an entrance. And here’s the kicker – he’s handed over the keys to his palace to the Bidens for their annual Thanksgiving fiesta. Some people just have holiday spirit pouring out of their pores!
Despite Rubenstein’s occasional appearances, his legacy looms large, even beyond the island. There’s no missing his mark on D.C., with fancy landmarks like the David M. Rubenstein History Galleries and the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. He’s practically rubbing elbows with history!
As the Bidens settle into their temporary island crib, Rubenstein’s place is a shining symbol of the grandiose lifestyle of Washington’s crème de la crème. And let’s talk real estate – prices on the island have shot through the roof in the last decade, and a property on Nantucket has become the ultimate prize.
It’s like something out of a fairy tale. But for Rubenstein and the Bidens, it’s just another year in the lap of luxury.
