Cottage vacation rentals in North Shore

We booked our stay for a couple of nights away for our family of 4. Talita and Vinny were very welcoming to their adorable place! The cottage is right on the water on the very clean and lovely lake. We had everything we needed and I loved the way the place was decorated. We really enjoyed the stand up paddle boards and the shaded seating area. Our kiddos (9 and 11) we very happy hanging in the hot tub and tossing bread to the blue gills. Good food options nearby - we really enjoyed George's Surf n' Turf. I recommend this stay and hope to be back in the future!

It was exactly what my family was looking for. It was relaxing and private. It allowed us to not feel cramped like a hotel stay, but allowed us to cook and enjoy the relaxing day. If you have a small kid, the golf cart is a must!

We had an absolute blast on our girls getaway weekend!! The cottage and community were amazing, exactly what we were hoping for and Doug couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. He was always available by text or phone. The cottage was clean, nicely equipped, and a great location!! We will definitely be renting this cottage again on our next trip!!! Thanks for having us... we loved every minute!! 🧙🧙🧙

The setting is so beautiful! Water views from almost everywhere...and we were there close to peak fall color season. Plus the house has more docks, outdoor seating areas, etc. than one can keep track of! The interior was very cozy, comfortable, and clean. The owners were very quick to respond to our messages. Only minor recommendations I'd suggest would be to have better soap/shampoo/conditioners in the showers...and more kitchen cleaning supplies. Overall, we are DEFINITELY going back!

This beautiful home is great for families. My family of 8 adults and 1 dog stayed for a weekend. The home is clean clean clean and has everything a family could need. Games galore! Although our stay was for a sad reason (laying sister to rest) the home brought us together as a family. Plenty of room and great location. I highly recommend. I will rent again during summer!

We absolutely loved our stay! From the moment we walked in we felt at home. The house was super clean, comfy, and aesthetically pleasing. There is a beautiful view of the Piscataqua River from most rooms. The house is centrally located between Portsmouth and Kittery. We visited Hampton Beach, NH on one day, and York/Wells, ME the next! Skye was a great host! We loved our stay! We will be back!

We felt right at home and Rick allowed us to bring our dog and two cats, a bonus not easily found. The rental was cozy but big enough for the two of us and 3 fur babies. The shower was nice and hot, the Wi-Fi was excellent and we had a great Roku TV that we easily streamed our services without issue. The furniture was very big and comfortable with throws available for added warmth. The bedroom was perfect with plenty of space for our clothes, a nice bed and new fresh bedding. The absolutely only challenge was the narrow, curvy driveway! Luckily, we had a good back up camera and the street wasn’t very busy. This minor issue is not enough to deter us from returning for another stay!

The cottage is cozy and comfortable, including the beds. It's in a quiet neighborhood yet very accessible to hiking trails, beaches, restaurants, and shops. Fiona was extremely friendly and helpful. She is definitely a Super Host! We would happy have stayed longer if we could have! For those who like to ride your bike: Rt. 127, the main road that goes around Cape Ann, is very narrow and has no shoulder, so I don't recommend planning to bike there.

I came down to visit family in Massachusetts over Thanksgiving and needed a place to stay that was equidistant to everyone, and the Newburyport area was a great fit. Steve's place is a lovely small beach home on a quiet side street. Perfect size for one person plus dogs. The dog friendly part, easy and safe walking, quiet neighborhood, and the kitchen were big selling points for me. Parking was easy. Water was hot, bathroom was spotless. Would stay again.

I describe my stay at Hummingbird Cottage as Serendipitous. I was there a little over 2 weeks, and just a few days in, Ashley and I discovered that we surprisingly had a number of friend connections! The cottage's location provided easy access to family in Marshfield and on the Cape as well as friends outside of Boston. The listing doesn't show the kitchen, but I'd describe it as "efficient European apartment ", and Ashley includes so many amenities that you will feel welcomed immediately! Duxbury is a charming community with good restaurants, shops, conservation areas for walking and a beautiful beach. I look forward to a return visit!

Our stay with our two dogs was amazing. We appreciated how well thought out the yard and the dog gates were in order to keep our dogs safe. Thank you very much!!!

We greatly enjoyed this relaxing retreat on scenic Silver Lake while visiting our family. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking and Eric was an excellent host with great communication and recommendations for local music. He did a super job with keeping the walkways and driveway free of winter snow and ice with challenging weather conditions. We loved the location that was 20 minutes from the Westwood YMCA and close to Hollis markets and restaurants. We especially appreciated the old fashioned Country Store Ace Hardware and Toy Store in nearby Milford.

Perfect little beach cottage! Comfortable, clean and very convenient to the beach and other fun activities like the arcade. Would definitely stay here again!

We stayed there rather short time, but the cottage is so comfy and cosy I was a little sad to leave. Our little one loved the beach and we couldn’t have been prepared better on our trip with Rachel’s beach kit - towels, toys, chairs…was great. Thanks for letting us stay with you!

Great stay! Margaret is a kind and responsive host.

Spent a peaceful fall weekend with my family at this beautiful lakefront cottage. We spent most of our time out on the dock or on the screened-in porch. Fully stocked kitchen and comfortable rooms made us feel at home. Rebecca was a fantastic host - easy to communicate with, organized and very welcoming. Thanks for a five star stay!

My family and I had a wonderful stay over Thanksgiving at this beautiful beachside home. Spacious, lots of light, really clean, great place for walks, close to a nice supermarket. Had a great time and would love to stay again! AAA+

Had a great stay! Place was clean and just what we hoped for in a cute beachside cottage. Great little neighborhood with friendly people!

We were delighted with our stay. Everything was exactly as expected. It's a lovely lakeside cottage. We would happily return should our plans bring us back to the area. Thanks!

I had a fantastic stay at Katie’s property. Everything was spotless and had all the essentials for a very comfortable stay. The location was great to the beach and local shops/restaurants. Would stay here again and would highly recommend to others!