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Friendship Acres Barn Apartment B
Please check out Friendship Acres Barn Apt A for availability ! Historic Barn conversion. Quiet peaceful country setting but within walking distance to town, restaurants and the Essex River. Best seafood around. Enjoy boating, kayaking, SUP or take a Essex River Cruise. An easy few minutes to historic Gloucester. Crane Beach is just a few minutes away. Experience the breathtaking coastline of Cape Ann. Hiking, history , whale watching and sightseeing. A short train ride to Boston and Salem

Lakefront cottage for a fun, relaxing getaway.
Enjoy a cozy stay in a lake front cottage. Located in Essex, on chebacco lake, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home has everything you could need. Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable living space with wifi and a large TV, and a comfy couch overlooking the lake. We have a external monitor with a keyboard and mouse to set up a workstation if needed. A large deck and seasonal dock to hang out on. Close to the ocean if you get tired of the lake. It's an excellent home base on Boston's North Shore.

4 Bed Water View w/ Parking
Your family and friends will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home. Steps to the Ocean and walk into historic Bearskin Neck. Enjoy panoramic coastal views from the family room, kitchen and master bedroom. Deck space to enjoy outdoor dining, glass of wine, or a morning cup of coffee. Everything to do in Rockport is a short walk from this downtown home. Restaurants and coffee shops, Art Galleries, shopping and the town beaches are steps away. Parking spots included.

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!

Marshside one-bedroom with stunning view
Convenient and sparkling clean, this fully furnished apartment is minutes from everything Cape Ann has to offer, but you might choose to stay put and enjoy the scenery instead! Enjoy the stunning marsh view with deer, hawks, osprey, and more, or head out to enjoy Cape Ann's other treasures. Located just off Rt. 133 in Essex, we're a short walk from the Essex County Greenbelt headquarters, a slightly longer walk from Conomo Point, and an easy drive to clam shacks, antiques, beaches, and more.

Bearskin Neck Rockport ★ Amazing Views ★ Parking
From the deck of this New England vacation retreat enjoy amazing views of Rockport Harbor and the iconic Motif #1. Steps from delightful shops, restaurants, and ice cream/coffee, this recently updated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo with rare, on-site parking is located in the heart of Rockport on Bearskin Neck. Enjoy beautiful ocean breezes with coffee or cocktails on the deck of this sweet beach retreat nestled on the New England coast. Come fall in love with charming Rockport!

R. Hill Tree Top Studio!
Minutes from the coast along a wooded road, this property greets you with nature and art. With a tree top view filtering amazing sunsets you feel away from it all. This property is a place to create. Home of a metal sculptor, art is woven into a lifestyle of art and nature. The nearby studio is an amazing place that welcomes visitors. Wake to the wonderful trees and landscape this property has, while staying in our newly renovated, thoughtfully designed & styled space.

Sandpiper's Suite
This charming New England style apartment, located on Main Street has lots to offer. Features include a kitchenette, living room, a bedroom with queen sized bed and soft décor, plus a fully private bathroom and plush towels. Enjoy the spacious living room filled with natural light. Includes use of the wrap-around porch overlooking beautifully maintained grounds. Parking. A 10 minute walk to the Bearskin Neck, shops and beaches, and a 5 minute walk to the train station.

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.

French Flair "Pied a Terre" Cottage on the Marsh
Sunny cottage with marsh views, under 5 minute walk to town. Eat on the water in one of the many village restaurants, rent a kayak or paddle board. Go "down river" like a local! Shop the world renowned antique stores or enjoy the local beaches. There are many unique places to visit in Gloucester, Manchester, Rockport, Ipswich, Salem and of course Boston. There is a Visitor Manual for your convenience and we would be happy to answer questions that you might have.

The Solar Powered Dogtown Cabin at Applecart Farm
Beautiful hand built very private cabin with master bedroom and large loft located deep in the woods of Cape Ann. Walking distance to down town Rockport and waterfront. Friendly miniature horses just 200 feet away that children love to visit. Applecart Farm is happy to have guests of diverse backgrounds and interests. Pets are allowed only with advanced request to ensure safety of guest and residents pets. NEM 1450 plug for EV charging.

Halibut Point State Park. Nature Lovers Retreat
"Tween Coves Cottage" lies nestled next to breathtaking Halibut Pt. State Park. A short walk along wooded paths will lead to the ocean where you can picnic by the water, explore tidal pools, and enjoy a variety of wildlife and vegetation. Distance to the center of Rockport by car is under 10 minutes/ walking is approx. 50 minutes. Distance to the railway station is approx. 5 minutes by car/ walking is approx. 40 minutes.
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Cape Ann Gem close to Salem and beaches

William Haskell House First Period Colonial Home

The Artist Suite by Toi Moi
Destinations to explore
- Fenway Park
- Ogunquit Beach
- Harvard University
- Hampton Beach
- 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
- Duxbury Beach
- MIT Museum
- North Hampton Beach
- Footbridge Beach





