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Walk to Beach & Shops at Historic Renovation
Are you dreaming of sun, sand and seafood? Stay at the 1767 Tuck House, where historic charm meets quintessential New England luxury! This is the perfect home for groups. Steps to the beach, shops, restaurants and arts. Home offers the privacy of boutique hotel with modern comforts: plush Casper mattresses, AC, 4K HDTV, laundry, heated floors, quartz counters, new appliances, 3BR, 3 Full Baths, 2 Kitchens, 2 Decks, Private Entries. A true Rockport gem, we promise a special stay.

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.

Stagehill Beach House
Spectacular water views from every room! 5 min walk to the beach and Pirate Park playground. Well stocked spacious kitchen, two family rooms, 4 BRs , dining room, deck and screened-in sun porch. Happily welcomes families, wedding guests and friends to enjoy my informal, livable, light infused beach house. Located on Great Neck in historic Ipswich, 4 miles to the charming downtown and a 15 minute drive to Crane Beach. Relax and enjoy! Ping pong table, corn hole, campfire! 2 driveways!
Wonderful Rocky Neck home on Gloucester harbor
2 Bedroom with Loft, 1 Bathroom fully furnished Home on Gloucester harbor. Dead end street with 3 off street parking spots. Restaurants, local art gallery's, the beach all just a short walk away. Wake up with the sweet smell of ocean air and the sound of seagulls calling. Enjoy your breakfast with a million dollar view on the 4 season porch with 8 sliding windows overlooking the harbor. You could spend hours watching the boats go by as you read a good book with your fur baby on your lap.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Family Friendly Home|Walk to Ocean+Downtown RKPT
KEY FEATURES: ☀️Full home with 2 levels and private yard with BBQ ☀️New AC mini split system for hot summer days ☀️Newly remodeled bathroom with walk in shower ☀️Fully equipped kitchen ☀️Washer and dryer ☀️Hi-speed WiFi ☀️Family Friendly Amenities - pack and play, high chair, toys, and more! ☀️2 parking spots ☀️Beach essentials provided in the shed- chairs, beach towels, toys and more! ☀️Board games and books

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

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.
Popular amenities for Essex house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Nana-tucket Inn

Sanctum by the Lake

Spacious vacation unit in premium suburban town

Heated Pool Firepit Huge Screen Porch King bed

Pool is Open in Sept.+Walking Trails+Dead End St.

Theatre | Arcade | Pool w. Free 3 Car Parking

The Stunning Melita Farms Geodesic Dome Farmhouse

Sleeps 10, Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Pups Ok
Weekly house rentals

The Salty Plum, a Beautiful Plum Island Escape

William Haskell House First Period Colonial Home

The Essex of Gloucester

Oceanfront Home Rockport

Evensong: Lovely Oceanview Retreat with Dock

Direct Waterfront on Plum Island Sound Sunsets

Villaggio By The Sea.

The Rockport Retreat-walk to beaches and downtown
Private house rentals

Luxury Townhouse in Downtown with Free Parking #2

Art-Filled Retreat-Marblehead/Salem-Walk to Beach

The Salty Witches Cottage

"Shooting Star" | Beach Front | Pet Friendly

Eden Cove

Northridge View

Historic Oceanfront Home - Walk to Downtown

Walk to Downtown Salem•Sleeps 8•Free Parking•4BR
Destinations to explore
- Fenway Park
- Ogunquit Beach
- Hampton Beach
- Harvard University
- Wells Beach
- TD Garden
- Gillette Stadium
- Boston Seaport
- Boston Common
- Revere Beach
- Boston University
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Long Sands Beach
- Freedom Trail
- New England Aquarium
- Short Sands Beach
- Canobie Lake Park
- Boston College
- York Harbor Beach
- Northeastern University
- MIT Museum
- Duxbury Beach
- North Hampton Beach
- Cape Neddick Beach





