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“Salty Girl” Plum Island, MA
We Love our little “Salty Girl!”. She is a 2 bedrooms 1 bath family friendly open concept single family home with parking for 2 cars. The spacious deck off the back of the house has a table and a sectional outdoor sofa for enjoying the breeze and the sun! 3-5 minute walk to the beach or a 1 minute walk over the The Basin for the most unbelievable sunsets. Downtown Newburyport is a 10 minute drive or a 20 minute bike ride. We are licensed and inspected by the city of Newburyport as a legal STR.

Rocky Neck Retreat
.Relaxing private location .4 beds 2 baths with full kitchen/pans/Dishwasher/Wash/Dryer.Renovated organic design integrates historic architecture with modern touches.If you come for hikes, beach/music/food scene, you will enjoy the Rocky Neck District .The unique home has 4 bedrooms /4 Queen Beds. Speedy WIFI .Parking is up a steep narrow drive . NO trucks or Large SUVs. 2 cars max. Note* Kitchen and LR are upstairs.There are stairs. Contact owner for questions re:parking or limited mobility.

Incredible Views of Ocean, River, Sunrise & Sunset
1 bedroom home with sun filled rooms and vista views of the ocean, river and beach's. The house is located on a private road with Spectacular sunrise and sunset views. Open concept with a dining area, living room, family room that opens to a perennial garden with a grape arbor to enjoy a read under. Savor the steam room after a hike or a cross country ski at the state parks only 5 miles away. Whether traveling with family, friends, or solo, the seaside town of Ipswich has some great attractions

Seaside Cottage
Here you are down the street from some of Marblehead's hidden gems such as Redds Pond, Browns Island & Old Burial Hill Cemetery. One car parking. 5 minute walk to the beach, shops & restaurants. Fully fenced in yard with turf grass. One bedroom with a low profile queen sized bed. In unit washer/dryer. Full bath with tub. Newly renovated kitchen with major appliances: stove, oven, dishwasher, fridge, Nespresso maker & microwave. Sheets & bath linens provided. Minisplit A/C. Home is all one level.

Ocean Views at Casa de Mar near Salem & Boston
Relax and unwind at Casa de Mar - our 3 bed, 3 full bath seaside home on the North Shore. Close to Salem and Boston, overlooking Swampscott Bay to Nahant. The great room has 25' ceilings, a 70" flat screen TV, a desk, and 2 seating areas. Modern kitchen, new appliances. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, sitting area, flat screen TV, private balcony, and en suite bath. The first floor bedroom has a queen bed and a private balcony. The third bedroom has a queen bed and en suite bath.

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.

Nothing Fancy Older Pet Friendly Home – near I-95
Enjoy your very own country living retreat! Our pet friendly home sleeps 8 with a large fenced in yard, so bring the kids & furry friends. There is a big backyard and lots of trees providing privacy. The fence is older but secure enough for your pets. Guests please know this is an older house inside. The finishes are older and cheaper. We are 1 min from I-95 & within 15 minutes of restaurants, golf course, & wedding venues. Guests that are very sensitive to smell should not book this place

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: https://bit.ly/3vK5F0G We've outfitted it with an extra screen and a setup to get you up and running. Google home and Sonos systems bring this 100 year old beauty into this century.

A water view slice of heaven at Pepperrell Cove
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of staying in Kittery Point Maine’s exclusive Pepperrell Cove area. • Walk three minutes to dinner at one of three amazing waterfront restaurants • Enjoy a private chartered boat ride from across the street • Rent kayaks • Visit Fort McClary • Hike Cutts Island Trail • Visit Crescent and Seapoint beaches • Shop and dine in Kittery’s Wallingford Square, downtown Portsmouth, and the Kittery Outlets. Everything is within fifteen minutes away!

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

Nana-tucket Inn

Elegant & Spacious~Easy Boston Access! STR-25-22

Amazing House, Peaceful Shangri-La w/Pool &Hot-Tub

Bauhaus Retreat in Nature Preserve

Rockport Pool House|4BR/3BA Walk to Bearskin Neck

Captain's Dream Cottage w/Ocean View Hot Tub Pool

Beautiful Spacious 4BRM House!

the house of id; vintage shop, accessible space
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Stroll to SeaView/Beach; Great Yard

Fourshe Villa in Ipswich - 12 min to Crane beach

Annisquam Getaway - Water View+Walk To The Beach

Villaggio By The Sea.

Sea Forever - Oceanfront Home in Nahant!

Luxury Townhouse in Downtown with Free Parking #3

Overlook Gloucester's Inner Harbor, Walk to Town

Oceanfront Oasis w/ Expansive Views & 2 Decks
Private house rentals

The Grand Residence

Charming waterfront home. Patio, AC, Shops, Dining

Hideaway House: Modern home, historic seaside town

Harbor House with Ocean Views

4BR•King Bed•Walk to Downtown Salem•Free Parking

Marblehead Neck Cottage, Harbor Views & Roof Deck

Breathtaking Retreat - Walk to Beach & Downtown

Cozy cottage with private driveway and backyard
Quick stats about house rentals in Essex

Total holiday rentals
Explore 20 holiday rentals in Essex

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Essex holiday rentals start at £76 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
20 of Essex holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Essex rentals

4.9 Average rating
Essex stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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