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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

Little Lake House, the Bungalow
Cozy up during your next trip to southern New Hampshire! The Little Lake house, situated right next to a serene lake, boasted luxury and spectacular water views. It's a perfect place for a peaceful escape or chance to experience the wide variety of seasonal New England activities from swimming and leaf peeping to ice fishing. The Little Lake house is a short drive to Canobie Lake Park and Manchester Airport, and about an hour to Boston, the NH Seacoast, NH Lakes Region and the White mountains.

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.

Historic Luxury Renovation: Walk To Beach/Town
Come visit a very special home this winter! 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 TV, 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.
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.

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.

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.

Hillside
Perfectly situated within steps of Pavilion Beach and Pirate Park Playground. Makes for a great family getaway! Highchair and pack & play available! Wake up to this sun-filled home with water views from almost every window in the house! Enjoy the wraparound deck with lots of space for outdoor entertaining while taking in the spectacular views! The kitchen is well equipped with all new appliances, including a Viking range for those who love to cook.
Popular amenities for Essex house rentals
House rentals with a pool

NEW! Walk To Beach! Sunshine House

Nana-tucket Inn

Sleeps 10, Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Pups Ok

Large Pool, Nature Trails, Redd's Pond, 4-Bed

Bauhaus Retreat in Nature Preserve

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

Sleeps 10-4/2 Cozy Beach Cottage, Pool, Porch, BBQ

the house of id; vintage shop, accessible space
Weekly house rentals

Private Beach!

Harbor House with Ocean Views

Annisquam Getaway - Water View+Walk To The Beach

Villaggio By The Sea.

Sea Forever - Oceanfront Home in Nahant!

Lobster Trap: Beauport, Pavilion Beach, Downtown

Overlook Gloucester's Inner Harbor, Walk to Town

Walk to DNTN/Beach/Beauport, Boat Island, New Home
Private house rentals

Ipswich, 2 miles to Crane Beach & Crane Estate

Stroll to SeaView/Beach; Great Yard

PVT Waterfront Deck|Firepit|Workspace|Free Parking

Hideaway Polly: 1767 Luxury Retreat w/ Secret Loft

Breathtaking Retreat - Walk to Beach & Downtown

Ocean views! Welcome to Sea Breeze!

Quaint House w/parking in the Heart of Downtown

Cozy house, close to downtown
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Explore 20 vacation rentals in Essex

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Essex vacation rentals start at G$20,909 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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10 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Essex vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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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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