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Incredible Views of Ocean, River, Sunrise & Sunset
1 bedroom home that can sleep 4. The house has sun filled rooms and vista scenery of the ocean, river and beach's. Located on a private road with Spectacular sunrises over the ocean with sunsets overlooking the river. Savor the steam room after a cross country ski or hike through the 100s of acres of manicured and marked trails only 5 miles away. The house has a large fireplace for you to enjoy Whether traveling with family friends or solo the seaside town of Ipswich has some great attractions

Heated Pool Firepit Huge Screen Porch King bed
Beautifully renovated New England home with classic charm and modern comfort. Enjoy spacious living room, family room with gas fireplace, and bedrooms with vaulted ceilings. Full kitchen, heated pool (seasonal), large screened porch, outside dining, fire pit, gas grill, and outdoor seating. Heat/AC for year-round comfort. Peaceful setting amid woodlands. Prime location: 15 minutes to Wingaersheek Beach or Crane Beach, 1.5 miles to Conomo Point. We love calling this home, and hope you will too!

Direct Waterfront on Plum Island Sound Sunsets
Create lasting family memories at this unique direct waterfront home on Plum Island Sound in Ipswich’s peaceful Great Neck neighborhood. This 2 bed 2 baths offers stunning water views from nearly every room, ideal for family sunset dinners, open-concept living area with sunroom perfect for game nights or relaxing together. Spot wildlife along the shore or head to nearby Crane Beach one of New England’s most beautiful stretches of white sand with dunes, swimming, and endless family adventures.

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).

*Beachfront* Vintage Coastal Cottage - Relaxation
It's always about the view and this place will leave you feeling energized and calm. Situated on premium beachfront property, this single family home has luxurious amenities like super plush towels, organic cotton bedding and touches to make your getaway feel that much Take a virtual tour here once you book I can send you a link (per Airbnb’s rules) I’ve outfitted it with an extra monitor & a setup o WFH. Google home and Sonos systems bring this 100 year old beauty into this century.

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.

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.

Historic Home w/ King bd Walk to Everything
Historic home in the heart of Salem, walk to everything! Built for a painter in 1823, with sun-filled rooms, high ceilings, gleaming colonial pumpkin-pine floors; renovated for modern comfort with brand new systems. Large 1st-floor apartment in my two-family home. 5 min stroll to the center of town, witch museum, restaurants. King bed, Full bed, Queen sofa bed. Not suitable for infants or young children. Parking permit for one car only during October.

William Haskell House First Period Colonial Home
A First Period Colonial American experience in beautiful Gloucester, Massachusetts! As you step through the threshold of this sensitively restored 1680 residence, you are transported to an earlier time—immersed in the history of the home and the area. This listing reserves all four rooms in the house: Parlor Chamber, North Ell, the Spinning Room and The Gambrell Bedroom. As well as access to the kitchen and lounge area that has a television.

Pleasant Place
Pleasant Place is a spacious, clean and centrally located spot to spend time with your family and friends. It has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a pull out couch. Sun soaked in natural light, it boasts a newly renovated kitchen, granite island, large dining room and a charming family room with views of the Rockport harbor. Walk downtown, to the beach, or drive around town and take advantage of your own parking spot in the busy summer.

Nana-tucket Inn
Charming historic town, home of Brooks School and Phillips Academy, 30 minutes to Boston and Seacoast. Families will enjoy our children’s park and town park, just a short walk from property. Enjoy pastural views while relaxing poolside (availability May 1 - Oct 1)in a quiet & private backyard setting. Hot tub is also open May 1 til Nov 1. Seven minutes to commuter rail for those who desire traveling into Boston, no hassle!

The Salty Witches Cottage
Welcome to The Salty Witches Cottage! Enjoy a stylish experience in our centrally-located historic home. We are walkable to downtown Salem where you will find shops, museums and restaurants to explore. If you feel like hanging in, share a meal in our well stocked kitchen or a cocktail on the patio. Perfect for a couples getaway, small family or a group of friends looking to explore the North Shore and beyond.
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Sanctum by the Lake

Spacious vacation unit in premium suburban town

Theatre | Arcade | Pool w. Free 3 Car Parking

The Stunning Melita Farms Geodesic Dome Farmhouse

the house of id; vintage shop, accessible space

Twin Shores Poolside Haven

Hidden Gem near Boston w/ Private lake access

Luxury lake retreat- pool, fire pit, trails
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Stay at Little River

Waterfront Retreat at Motif Annex

Oceanfront Dock Escape ~ Kayaks & Paddleboards

Private Beachfront Property in Gloucester

Parsons at Stage Fort

Witchy Private Cottage, Close to Beaches and Salem

Sunset Serenity-Entire Cozy Home-30 min to Salem

Rare Private Quarry with Stunning Views
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Annisquam Getaway - Water View+Walk To The Beach

Oceanfront Home Rockport

Northridge View

Evensong: Lovely Oceanview Retreat with Dock

Harbor House with Ocean Views

Luxury Starboard Townhome Steps to Niles Beach

Sea Vagabond - Watch the waves, stroll to the sand

Stylish home next to train to Boston, near Salem
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