
Waterfront vacation rentals in Essex County
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Winter retreat & waterviews in downtown Rockport
Rockport is charming over the holidays with lights, music and shopping! This brand new waterfront apartment is in a historic home with onsite parking & a private entrance. Galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, live music and shopping on Bearskin Neck are steps away. Features full kitchen and bathroom with new applicances and fixtures. Living room has a loveseat, swivel chair, dining table, coffee table, roku TV, games, puzzles & books. Kitchen has a fridge, stove, oven, microwave and Keurig.

The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat
Stay in a cozy two-bedroom waterfront apartment in the heart of Bearskin Neck! The Waterline offers a charming ground-floor retreat with stunning views of the Rockport harbor and wharf. Relax in our beachside retreat adorned with nautical accents and stunning harbor and ocean views on our unique peninsula-bearskin neck. This beautifully updated space features two private bedrooms with queen beds, a cozy living area, and a private patio perfect for enjoying morning coffee, or picturesque sunsets

Beachmont Guest Suite
Experience tranquility in our modern guest suite with stunning ocean views and a private deck overlooking the Atlantic. Wake up to breathtaking sunrises and relax by the cozy gas fireplace. Features a fully equipped kitchen with island seating, a comfortable queen bed, a plush sectional couch, and a luxurious bathroom. Just minutes from Boston, enjoy beachfront living—ideal for romantic getaways, peaceful retreats, or business travelers. Book now to experience the best of beachfront living!

Amazing Ocean View In-Law Apt.
Step into a breath-taking magical seaside residence with 180-degree ocean views. This private in-law apartment has a sprawling lawn, steps to the ocean, and landscaped gardens. The apartment has one queen size bed with sliding doors opening out to the lawn, a queen pullout couch, granite counter-top complete kitchen including micro and dishwasher, ping-pong table, flat screen TV, home office and bathroom/ shower. The apartment has been thoroughly cleaned and meets all covid-19 standards.

Winter Island Retreat
Effective 4/1/23, NON Owner occupied listings have a 3% impact fee that is charged on the total expenses associated with the rental. Winter Island Retreat is a OWNER OCCUPIED listing that is the place; For total relaxation. Watch the sunrise and experience the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy your favorite beverage while rocking in an Adirondack chair on the patio. Inhale the smell of the ocean breeze and fragrant sea roses. Winter Island Retreat is an experience like no other in the Witch City.

Rocky Neck Studio/Loft, Gloucester, Mass.
Welcome 2026! We look forward to you visiting RockyNeck in Gloucester. You will be sure to enjoy various special activities and events this summer and fall. We are located in the "quiet end", on a private residential dead end street in a historic artist colony . Nearby public transportation, Audubon sites, cultural events, the Gloucester Stage Co and beaches . Parking is on street with a parking lot nearby, if needed. PLEASE NOTE: the yard is private Bring your passcodes for TV

Ocean Park Retreat
Bright and cheery 1 bedroom ground floor apartment with two+ car parking on quiet street in Marblehead's Ocean Park neighborhood, just steps from the ocean. Full size bed and pull-out full-size sofa in living room, private bathroom with in-floor heating, kitchenette with microwave, dishwasher, sink, double induction cook-top, refrigerator, and toaster oven. Laundry access. Walk to the waterfront, watch the sailboats drift by. Fifteen- minute walk to Historic town center.

Enjoy Stunning Sunrises&Sunsets Ocean Views 33
This Airbnb offers a relaxing atmosphere with serene surroundings. It is situated directly across from the ocean and diagonally across from Dane's Beach and Playground. The 719 sq feet if loving suave consist of . It includes Wi-Fi, a newly furnished, recently updated, fully equipped kitchen, 3 smart TVs, master bedroom and another room with two double beds. The Airbnb is just a few minutes away from downtown Beverly and only a 10-minute drive to Salem

3BR Oceanfront Condo with decks
Have fun with the whole family at our stylish oceanfront condo. Capture exquisite sunrises and sunsets off of the decks overlooking the ocean. Spend time in the spacious arcade/game room with family and friends or listen to some smooth beats using our retro record player. Walk to downtown Gloucester where you will find a number of restaurants and bars or alternatively walk to exquisite beaches or parks all available steps from your front door.

Shoreview Studio Lounge
This historic Victorian residence, is today host to this seaside studio lounge. Once inside, you’ll fall captive to the seascape off Independence Park. The Atlantic panorama provides an awe-inspired sunrise daily. From its elevated perch, the studio has a contemporary feel with its private observation deck to its sophisticated lighting and wet bar design. Comforts include heated floors, air conditioning and powered room-darkening blinds.

Comfortable house, close to beach and downton IPSW
This home has all you need for your business or gateway in New England . With everything a Nice hotel has to offer ,this will be your home away from home. The Kitchen is fully equipped and you will have the entire place for yourself . You will be in walking distance to the train station in dowtown Ipswich and biking distance to the beach and Crane's Castle. Also you can explore Cannoing or paddling on the nearby Ipswich River.

Seaside Home|Sleeps 7|Plum Cove Beach+Rockport!
KEY FEATURES ☀️Cozy home with 3 floors of space ☀️10 minute drive to all the attractions of Downtown Gloucester ☀️Beach chairs at the home for your use ☀️Less than 2 miles from beautiful Halibut Point State Park ☀️Spacious and private fenced in backyard with outdoor furniture ☀️Hi-speed WiFi ☀️2 off street parking spots ☀️Dedicated workspace ☀️2 full bathrooms ☀️Washer/dryer ☀️Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
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Mary's By The Sea

Harborside Oasis | Harbor View | Heart of Downtown

The Blue Pearl

Newly Renovated Ocean View 2 Bdrm Apt

Spacious 2B Entire Home near Boston, Salem& Encore

Ocean view studio with hot tub & access to Boston

Oceanfront Pool. Close to Boston. Free Parking.

4 Bed Water view Downtown with Parking
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Waterfront House on Plum Island with Great View

Eden Cove

Marblehead Neck Cottage, Harbor Views & Roof Deck

Stay at Little River

William Haskell House First Period Colonial Home

Entire Historic Home Overlooking Maritime Park

2 bedroom waterfront retreat all seasons

The Cottage at 78
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Marshside one-bedroom with stunning view

Oceanfront Oasis | Steps to Beach | Ocean Views

Bearskin Neck Rockport ★ Amazing Views ★ Parking

Cozy Coastal Condo: Steps to Downtown & Waterfront

The Nest - The Heart of Bearskin Neck

Rockport Oceanfront Apartment Heart of Downtown

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Harbor Place - Airy hideaway over Rockport Harbor
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