Beachfront vacation rentals in Manchester-by-the-Sea

A beautiful cottage. Our dogs loved the beach and we loved hearing the ocean at night. Best of all, we saw North Atlantic Right Whales at Long Point. In a world where it can be difficult to sleep well - I slept like a baby!

My family and I had a very pleasant stay. Jacob and Bruce were always very communicative and always there for anything we needed. The place was really cute, very clean, had everything we needed. It was very close to the beach, playground and downtown. We walked there every day. They also gave us good recommendations. The town is lovely , a nice place to visit, a lot of local shops, and a lot of friendly people. Thanks for making our stay very enjoyable.

We enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Surf Bungalow. The house was exactly as pictured and very clean. The views of the marsh and ocean beyond are terrific. The location is great, so close to everything. Shaws market is just around the corner. For a great pizza or sub be sure to visit Surfside subs which is about 3 minutes up the road. We also like Midori Chinese/Japanese restaurant ( thanks to the owner for the recommendation) We had a delicious lunch with the best fried whole clams at the Lobster of Gloucester, a restaurant that should not be missed if your staying in Gloucester. Both restaurants are just 5 or 10 minutes from the house. Another fun trip is the road out the Eastern Point Lighthouse and a walk on the jetty. Just ignore the private road signs that try to scare you off, the road is public and open to everyone all the way to the lighthouse.

Beautiful apartment in the Neck - probably the pettiest place I’ve been to in all of Boston. Highly recommended!

We had a great stay. We really appreciated that they let us check in a little early too! The views and easy access to the beach were perfection and we really loved the deck space. The living room windows gave beautiful views. Very walkable and easy to navigate. Definitely will be keeping this gem on our radar for our next trip to Provincetown.

The house was clean and well maintained. The view was gorgeous, too bad Mother Nature didn’t cooperate. It was cold and rainy. Used the fire pit nightly and it was nice. Linens were clean, towels were soft and fluffy and smelled freshly laundered. Kitchen was spotless and well stocked with pot/pans and dishes. Having a dishwasher was nice too. Two grocery stores (Hannaford and Market Basket) were close by and plenty of restaurants too. We came with the intention of doing nothing and just changing scenery for the weekend. This place was perfect.

We had the best time in Arlington this past week! We came for the Boston marathon. The place was beautiful and the location was perfect. It was close to Boston but far enough out for the peace and quiet. Doug and Hope were the most exceptional hosts. They were accommodating and very responsive. They went above and beyond to make our stay and everything we needed as easy as possible. They were so great and we hope to come back in the future!!

Perfect stay in Rockport. Andree’s place is in such a fantastic location. It felt like we had front row seats to see the sunset - the pier is the shortest walk from your front door. Our trip was all about relaxation and this home’s ambiance added to that. A+

We had a wonderful vacation in NH especially due to the beautiful condo we stayed in. Every morning we took a short walk to the beach at sunrise. We also enjoyed sitting out on the deck overlooking the pool as well. It was a short drive to most places of interest, shops and restaurants. Our host Sue was very responsive via text. The place was clean and full of many things to help make our stay special. We’ll definitely be back in the future.

Rob was a great host ! He responded within a timely manner and the place was very clean and felt just like home. I would suggest bringing board games and such for the rainy days. For the folks who enjoy cooking the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need. I would also recommend renting bikes or taking an Uber if you don't like walking. The walk to town was about 25 minutes. Overall great stay would love you stay her again it gives you the peace and quiet while also being close enough to everything and a beautiful view of the ocean.

We love the location since it affords us quick access to the beach as well as other areas we have stayed over the years. Brianna is a super host and communicates well with us throughout the whole experience. We certainly will be back.

We really enjoyed our stay at Tara's place. It was clean and nice location to the beach. She was also very accommodating with an early check in time in order for us to get ready for a wedding.

clean stay, responsive host, accommodating late check in request at 1 am in the middle of winter what else do i have to say? go book his bnb you won’t regret it

Great stay at this condo in Hampton Beach! Very walkable location and stunning sunrises each morning. Will definitely come back.

We had a wonderful stay at Garrett’s place. The apartment location can’t be beat, right on the water and walking distance to town but also nice and peaceful. Our family enjoyed the balcony and the comfy living room and kitchen. Would recommend!

Great hosts and very accommodating. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Very beautiful home and if back in the area I will for sure stay again.

Oh my goodness. This place was a DREAM. Such a beautiful home with a view you can’t top. My husband and I stayed with our children and two friends for an east coast summer getaway and we could not have found a better place. Awesome setup, view, and Gaby could not have been more helpful. We would love to stay here again.

This was a sweet spot to land for a night. Thoughtful touches, comfortable layout, and perfect access to the waterfront. The water pressure in the shower is amazing, too! We enjoyed our brief stay and wished we could have stayed longer.

Bre was great! She was super responsive and was good with tips for places to go to in Salem when we asked. She also provided a manual for the stay that had tons of recommendations of things to do in and around the area. The home was exactly as it looked and was super duper cute, we also loved being able to come back from our time out and have a nice cozy place to stay.

Robert is an extremely gracious host, and it’s clear that he goes out of his way to make his guests’ stay a comfortable one. Everything was spotless and in great condition. There’s lots of natural light and he had just installed blackout curtains so the sun wouldn’t wake us too early. There’s a pretty little garden area that would have been a nice spot for morning coffee if the weather had cooperated. The bed was brand new with a comfy memory foam mattress. Marblehead is a sweet little town, very walkable with interesting sights, beautiful views of the water, and great cafes and restaurants. Salem is a few minutes down the road for a fun day trip. We had a wonderful weekend away and highly recommend Robert’s place to anyone considering a trip to this area.

Diana is pleasant, helpful, and accommodating. I really appreciate her responsiveness. Such a lovely, neat & clean apartment….exactly as shown - and more! 😊 Would love to return again in the future. Thank you for everything, Diana! We love everything about your place!

Beautiful, perfectly located house!! Cindy was so responsive and helpful. The instructions in the house were so helpful and there was everything we could have needed. Can’t say enough good things!

The rent was not inexpensive but the place was spotless, spacious and very comfortable. The location was perfect, near everything and very walkable. Amy was amazingly responsive. We requested smaller pillows. Within the hour she had brand new pillows for our family. She responded within minutes to each inquiry. We requested to check out an hour later. She was very gracious and accommodated us. Excellent host. Highly recommend the place and the host. Charming place, great location.

This was the perfect place for our family of four. The unit is super comfortable and well furnished, the kitchen is nicely stocked, and the location really cannot be beat. It’s just a block or two from shops, restaurants, and lovely water views, including Bearskin Neck. The Headlands and Front Beach are within easy walking distance. Lauren was a very responsive host. We’ve had many good Airbnb experiences, and this was one of the very best.