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Henry Derby House
This antique home is perfect for families or wedding parties traveling together looking to explore downtown Salem. Experience the charm of Salem's McIntire district in the home originally built for tailor Henry Derby in 1838. This 7 bedroom 4 bathroom colonial style home will give you the feel of old Salem with some modern amenities in the updated kitchen and baths. The house is centrally located in walking distance to all of Salem's attractions as well as the T, but also off the beaten path.
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Harbor View Walk to Beach & Town, 6Guests KingBeds
Spectacular Gloucester home on Cape Ann. Walk to Stage Fort Park & local beaches right across the street. Gloucester center is about 1 mile. On the way to town, walk by beaches & the park with waterfront tennis & bocce ball courts, plus a great water view playground and playing fields. Just beyond the park is famous Stacy Boulevard with the Fisherman's Memorial Monument along the waterfront. There are beautiful white sandy beaches (Good Harbor, Wingaersheek, Singing, & Crane's Beach).
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Plum Perch: Professionally Cleaned, Close to Beach
Enjoy the best of Plum Island at this getaway walking distance from the beach and town center. 5 min walk to Newbury Beach. Central A/C. 3 full bedrooms and a private loft w/ king size bed. 2 full baths. Expansive private deck w/seating. Ample parking for 4-5 vehicles, including garage parking. Dry basement with addl rec space. Full washer dryer. Stocked kitchen with major appliances: stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, Vitamix, and pod coffee maker. Sheets and bath linens provided.
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Beautiful Kitchen | Deck | Yard | Salem/Marblehead
This charming and recently renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom house is the perfect retreat for your New England family getaway. Nestled directly between historic Marblehead and Salem downtown, you'll find yourself surrounded by the rich maritime history and colonial charm that these picturesque towns have to offer. Enjoy charming downtown Marblehead or enjoy the bewitching ambiance in Salem. Come home to glass of wine on the deck while the kids play freely in the backyard.
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Charming Toe-Hold, A Short Walk to Town and Beach
Toe-Hold is a wonderful year-round 1846 home with plenty of rooms, reading nooks and quiet spaces for family and friends of all backgrounds to eat and play together. The gorgeous beaches and picturesque downtown, great restaurants, art galleries and shops for the whole family, are within 10-15 minute walk. Rockport is one of the oldest art colonies in the US, and home to generations of fishermen. Day trips by car or train to Boston and other beautiful historic towns.
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Large, Comfortable & Conveniently located Home
You will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located private, updated historical home. 4 bedrooms & 2 baths w/plenty of extra space for large families or groups. Fenced-in spacious patio with huge backyard. Sizable, private parking area. Near Routes 95 & 128. Only 25 mins to Boston. Perfect for trips to picturesque points, including Boston, Gloucester, Newburyport, Rockport, Cape Ann, historic Salem & Maine coastal towns and cities. Dog friendly.
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Beautiful very spacious historical house in Salem
The whole group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located place. A few minutes walk to a multitude of great restaurants, shops, galleries, the witch house, ghost and witch tours, trolley tours, Salem ferry, Pickering wharf, Salem witch museum, witch dungeon museum and a few minutes drive to Salem Willows and the house of the seven gables. All three bedrooms that are on the second floor will have AC units from mid June till September.
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Sea Vagabond - Watch the waves, stroll to the sand
"The Sea Vagabond House is an expanded 1932 summer cottage, with spectacular views of the ocean waves, with the tidal Saratoga Creek offering a mesmerizing and changing scenes from inside and outside this charming vacation home. The home sleeps eight comfortably in beds. Each level offers a full bathroom with a bathtub/shower. There are plenty of bath towels and beach towels for each guest. "Comfortable, clean and close to the beach, we will return."
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Ocean views! Welcome to Sea Breeze! Winter rates!
Sea Breeze offers a spacious, newly renovated, 4 bedroom escape, that smiles down upon Good Harbor beach. Take in the refreshing salt air breezes while enjoying the solitude of being situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac. A short 3-5 minute drive gets you into the Good Harbor parking lot or take a 20 minute walk instead. Close-by downtown Gloucester is teeming with spectacular restaurants and activities for the whole family.
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Hillside Ocean View 2BR with Private Beach Access
Features 🌟 10-min walk to Pavilion Beach with access to private Clark Beach. 🌟 Deck with outdoor dining and ocean views 🌟 BBQ grill (gas and grill equipment included) 🌟 Private workspace 🌟 Beach essentials included (towels, chairs, wagon, and an umbrella) 🌟 Board games 🌟 Corn hole and Spike ball 🌟 Outdoor shower 🌟 Fully equipped kitchen 🌟 Fenced in backyard for dogs and kids to play
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Charming waterfront home. Patio, AC, Shops, Dining
Discover your dream Rockport getaway! You'll stay nestled on Bearskin Neck, in this cozy harborside condo boasting stunning views, steps from shops, beaches, & galleries. Relax on your private patio overlooking the iconic Motif #1 for your morning coffee or evening happy hour. Book now for a fun getaway, year-round! There is one bedroom upstairs and a pullout sofa downstairs that can sleep 2.
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The Salty Plum, a Beautiful Plum Island Escape
Coveted Plum Island location for your New England beach vacation. Enjoy ocean views and a short walk to the sand, with restaurants and shops just steps away. Close to the Parker River Wildlife Refuge and a quick drive to historic Newburyport. Fish from the shore, bike the island, explore the refuge, or enjoy the coastal charm and great dining nearby. Sleeps up to 10 comfortably.
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Popular amenities for Essex house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Nana-tucket Inn
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Sanctum by the Lake
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Spacious vacation unit in premium suburban town
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Heated Pool Firepit Huge Screen Porch King bed
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Pool is Open thru Sept+Walking Trails+Dead End St.
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Theatre | Arcade | Pool w. Free 3 Car Parking
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The Stunning Melita Farms Geodesic Dome Farmhouse
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Fantastic Kittery Home with Pool
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Weekly house rentals
Waterfront Rocky Neck Cottage | Gloucester Harbor
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Walk To Everything
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NEW 3BR home, incredible views - Beach across St
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William Haskell House First Period Colonial Home
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The Essex of Gloucester
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Stay at Wingaersheek
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Direct Waterfront on Plum Island Sound Sunsets
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Villaggio By The Sea.
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Private house rentals

Northridge View
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Art-Filled Retreat-Marblehead/Salem-Walk to Beach
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Lane's Cove Bijou
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PVT Waterfront Deck•Firepit•Parking•Close to Salem
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Eden Cove
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“Sea La Vie” 4Bed / 3Bath Walk to Good Harbor
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Seaside Cottage steps from the Beach & Downtown
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Walking Distance to Everything in Old Town
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Destinations to explore
- Fenway Park
- Ogunquit Beach
- Hampton Beach
- Harvard University
- Wells Beach
- TD Garden
- Boston Seaport
- Gillette Stadium
- Boston Common
- Revere Beach
- Boston University
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Long Sands Beach
- Freedom Trail
- Short Sands Beach
- New England Aquarium
- Boston College
- Northeastern University
- Canobie Lake Park
- York Harbor Beach
- Duxbury Beach
- North Hampton Beach
- MIT Museum
- Cape Neddick Beach





