Vacation rentals in Manchester-by-the-Sea

We absolutely loved our experience at Frank’s Winthrop basement apartment! Exceptionally good value for the beautiful area, comfy beds & a very easy to use TV for the rainy nights :) The one thing that would have really improved this place for me personally is enhanced privacy. I would have loved to have our basement apartment door lock from the outside. I didn’t feel unsafe by any means because our entrance was locked and had a keypad we shared with the hosts but would have loved to be able to lock the apartment up while we were exploring MA. A separate entrance for guests would have been awesome too but I recognize that is a tough ask renovation wise. My husband was not bothered by it at all but once I mentioned it, he agreed.

Staying in this guest house was really great for me, my wife and our two small dogs. The front of the home overlooks are beautiful marsh. The area is very peaceful, and it's next-door to a quaint little park, and a few minutes walk to a private beach.

Courtney & Chris were amazing hosts! They went above and beyond to answer all our concerns prior to our stay regarding public transport to Boston for the marathon. The house was awesome, with the beach only blocks away. We had an excellent experience & we're so grateful for our hosts and this beautiful lodging.

We were so lucky to get to stay at Lisa's when we were relocating to the area for my spouse's job. Even in January and February, the location was exceptional. Easily walk to the beach, boardwalk, arcade, and beach pizza! So close to Newburyport and Plum Island and we took weekend trips to Vermont and Maine. Comfortable beds, warm water, and room to spread out as a family with plenty of beds. Communication was easy and considerate, and Lisa was so helpful with local recommendations. Easy check-in and great kitchen!! Thank you so much Lisa!!

Gretchen’s house is a charming, two-story one on a very nice and quiet little street. The furnishings are pretty and tasteful, and there is comfortable living room furniture, as well an excellent beds and pillows. Our favorite thing was its location, within very easy walking distance from a gorgeous park and beach. Downtown was also reachable via a short walk. We did some of our own cooking and found everything we needed. Gretchen was an especially nice and responsive hostess. If we were lucky enough to get to Rockport again, I would want to stay there.

10/10 would recommend - Mary Alice’s place is comfortable & cozy. Very well equipped for a getaway to beautiful Kittery! She’s also a wonderful and helpful host.

Our stay at this lovely Scituate Coastal Retreat was fabulous. The house was immaculately clean and the decor was perfection. The common areas were cozy, but spacious and the kitchen was well stocked with any tools/utensils we needed. Beds were comfortable and our party of 4 adults had plenty of room. The hosts left great suggestions for local dining and the house was only a 2 min drive (15min walk) to downtown Front St restaurants and shopping. Host Andrew was very responsive and wonderfully accommodating, allowing for a later check-out when requested. We were staying in the Winter, so perhsps check out time may not be as flexible in the warmer months. Check-in & check-out was a breeze! We hope to rent this property again. Thank you Andrew & Madeline!

We enjoyed our stay in Chris' bungalow. It was just as described and clean! The kitchen is well stocked save for condiments ie salt, pepper etc. So plan to bring those type of items if you are cooking in. Chris was VERY responsive to our messages, even when we couldn't find the tv remote, offering several solutions. All in all we had a great stay and would certainly return.

We absolutely loved this air bnb. The location was perfect, a 5 minute walk to the beach, 2 minute walk to a restaurant, a nice, peaceful backyard. The back deck was the perfect place for morning coffee and the fire pit was a great thing to have for the still-cold April weather. Michael was very responsive when we reached out with a very minor request. The house was clean, organized, and well labeled! Lastly the largest bed was comfier than our bed at home, I haven't slept that well in months. Highly recommend, we will definitely return.