Location: Plum Island, North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts, USA (45 Minutes North of Boston and South of Manchester, NH)
Accommodations: Beach Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-7)
MAKE MY HOME YOUR HOME...and experience Plum Island, one of natures most valuable and hidden treasures, a culture and world unto it’s own, located just 45 minutes north of Boston.
PLUM ISLAND'S CROWN JEWEL
This spirited and totally charming 80 year old 2 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath cottage has just been completed rennovated and offers the best of old and new. The light, "feel good" energy and new construction amenities make it the most desirable rental on Plum Island. The ocean and beach are literally across the street - the beach access path is 3 houses away. The house has 360 degree ocean and marsh views that can be enjoyed from the roof top deck and house.
A few of the many features include: open floor plan with ample seating and dining space, 2 private bedrooms each with a queen sized bed and new, full private bath, an additonal half bath, great natural light, fireplace, small but perfect gourmet kitchen with marble counter tops,stainless appliances and breakfast bar,central air, washer and dryer, wireless internet, outdoor spaces including expansive roof top deck with coverted and open sitting areas that have both ocean and marsh views - each are furnished for maximum enjoyment. Additional grade level decks for grilling and dining. Master bedroom with ocean view. Office/Desk alcove is ideal place to write or if necessary, work - wireless internet and HP color printer available for your use. Flat Screen TV and DVD player in the living room.
Property is surrounded by 5 ft fence which provides optimum privacy for ground level decks and outdoor dining. Outdoor spaces furnished with glass topped iron table and 4 chairs, 4 other chairs and 2 small tables. Roof Deck has 2 lounge chairs, umbrella, Brown and Jordan wicker sofa and chairs with cushions and ottomans and tables. 6 Beach Chairs and 2 bikes are available for your use.
ABOUT PLUM ISLAND. Plum Island is an 11 mile long barrier island just off the shore of Newburyport, Mass. The island faces the Atlantic Ocean and is separated from the mainland by a causeway that crosses spectacular tidal marshes and the Parker and Merrimac Rivers. Most of Plum Island is part of the 4,600 acre Parker River Wildlife Refuge.
The remaining part, the northern end of the island is populated with an eclectic mix of cottages, "architectural mistakes" and trophy homes that truly make it movie set worthy! Just steps away from any home is the beach, ten gorgeous, pristine, unspoiled miles of it. The sunrises, the sunsets, and the stargazing are stunning.
Plum Island has one small, very luxurious beach front hotel, a handful of shops and 3 restaurants, all within walking distance from the cottage. The historic town of Newburyport is the quintessential New England town with a very sophisticated selection of shops, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Day trips abound, as does anything else you would want to do; golf, tennis, boating, kayaking, whale watching, horseback riding, yoga, spas and spa treatments, antiquing, out let shopping etc.
Legend says that Plum Island is a one of a very few Native American sacred sites in North American for healing. I choose to believe this is true. To those that feel it, Plum Island has a very seductive charm and allure.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air, Not Room Airconditioners
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Beach Towels and chairs also provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Each of the 2 bedrooms has a queen bed and private bath
- Convertible Bed (2) : Sofas Open to one Queen Size Bed, and one twin bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Large, private grade level deck with staircase to upper deck
- Balcony: Large second floor/roof deck with open and covered area that can be accessed from a staircase from the grade level deck or the second floor master bedroom
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone: House Phone available for local calls.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Birdwatching at the National Preserve on Plum Island
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec .. $1000/week. $200 per night (min 3 nights)
Apr.......... $1500/week. $225 per night (min 3 nights)
May, Sept, Oct.......... $2250/week. $325 per night (min 3 nights)
Jun, Jul, Aug ..... $2750/week. $395 per night (min 3 nights)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Exterior of cottage showing covered deck and parking area - Massachusetts Vacation Rental
- Side view of cottage showing decks and outdoor spaces - Massachusetts Vacation Rental
- Covered roof top deck with ocean and basin views - acess from master bedrm - Massachusetts Vacation Rental
- Dining table, office space behind bookcase, and view into kitchen
- Living room with flat screen tv and dining area
- Marble reakfast bar of kitchen and view into first floor bedroom suite
- 2nd Floor master suite with ocean and basin views and door to roof deck
- Ocean view from Master Bedroom (bed!)
- Southern View of Beach
- Northern View of Pristine Beach
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I just wanted to take a moment and let you know how much I loved staying at your home! We all did, and had the best time. I hope everything was in order when you went up this week (or if you are still there!). Thank you again – and your home there is truly truly a special place.
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I wanted to thank you for your wonderful beach cottage. We loved it with all the new ammenities, funky and fun furnishings, and the awesome decks. My boys called the top deck "the tree house." We got a kick out of the cool "No Evacuation Possible" painting. Plum Island, we assume. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great reunion with my husband's family.
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AN EMAIL FROM A SUMMER 2007 RENTOR Hi Eleanor, Your cottage is wonderful and we love the use of color! We hope we put everything back where we found it. We moved a lot up to unreachable places where our 2 year old couldn't reach. We also enjoyed working with you and thank you for indulging our many questions. We've visited the Cape Ann area many times since moving away from MA and we've found it rare that a place is everything it is advertised to be. Yours certainly is! I really can't think of anything that would have made our stay more enjoyable - unless you can control the weather too :). Thank you for following up. We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback and in this case it's all good! Thank You, Erik