Location: Newburyport, North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts, USA (38 Miles from Boston, 4 miles from Plum Island Beaches) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: Two-family house
Recently renovated four bedroom home in historic downtown Newburyport. Home has the original 1850's exterior with a beautifully updated interior open floor plan featuring bamboo floors and a large, fully equipped kitchen that is perfect for large groups. Home is ideal for a family vacations, birthday celebrates, and “Girl’s weekends” The home is often used by families in the area for weddings.
Fantastic location. Our home is located in a residential neighborhood just a block away from the Merrimac River’s Boardwalk along the waterfront and Cashman Park with its great play ground. Several of the surrounding homes are circa 17th century that have been beautifully restored and maintained. The town center is only a 7-minute walk where you will find a beautiful waterfront area with fine restaurants, casual eateries, coffee shops, fun retail shops, New England antique shops, art galleries and the Newburyport Farmer’s Market. Park your car and walk to everything.
Newburyport is a quintessential New England seacoast town with fantastic Federalist architecture (among other styles) a small performing arts center, free outdoor concerts, a maritime museum, whale watches, dinner cruises, deep sea fishing, kayaking etc. Plum Island is only 4 miles or a 30 minute bike ride and has a bird sanctuary as well as miles of beautiful sandy beach; it's a great place for walking, birding, beaching, surfing, kayaking and biking. Maudsley State Park is just three miles a way and offers extraordinary hiking and cycling trails.
Your rental includes three city bikes, which are a great way to explore the area using the Rail Trails. Additional bikes can be rented nearby.
Bus and train transportation is available to take you to Boston, which is just 38 miles south (45 minutes by bus or 55 minutes by train). Home is ideally located for a New England Vacation as Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the White Mountains of New Hampshire as well as the southern coast of Maine (Ogunquit, York, Kennebunkport, Portland) and Cape Ann, Cope Cod and Rhode Island are easy day trips by auto.
Home has three large bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor and a master suite and with a private deck on the third. Deck is great for sun bathing. A lovely private patio with a gas grill is just off the large kitchen. A great home for socializing and relaxing!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air
- Linens Provided
- Washer (2) : One on Second Floor and another in basement
- Dryer (2) : One on Second floor and another in basement
- Gas Fireplace : Two Sided Fireplace in Living/dining room
- Beds
- King Bed : Third Floor Master Suite
- Queen Bed (2) : In Two of the Three Bedrooms on Second Floor
- Double Bed : Front Bedroom, also has a twin aero-bed in Closet
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Inflatable Twin beds that will fit in any of the bedrooms
- Convertible Bed : Queen Sleeper Sofa in living room
- Crib : Both a pack n'play and a crib are available
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV : 40" HDTV FlatScreen with home theatre audio
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Granite counter tops and stainless appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Plus a Blender, Electric Grill, Mixer, Waffel Iron, Lobster Pot, Coffee maker, coffee grinder & Toaster.
- Refrigerator : Filtered water & ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Private Patio
- Balcony : Third floor deck with views of the water
- View/Location
- Water View : 100 yards from Merrimac River and Newburyport Harbor, Cashman Park and boat landing
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : There is also a printer.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well behaved & well groomed pets allowed. Kennel required. Pet fee applies
- Kid Friendly : Home has a crib, pack n'play, high chair, kid dishes, a gate & some toys.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Joppa Flats Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates based on # guests, time of year & day of week
May 1- Oct 31 Day Week Month
1-5 Guests $350-$500 $1,800-2,300 $4000-$7000
6-10 Guests $450-$600 $2,000-3,000 $5000-$8000
Nov 1- April 30 (Excluding Holidays Nov 20 - Jan 4)
1-5 Guests $250-$300 $1400 - $200 $3,000-$4000
6-10 Guests $350-$500 $1600 $3,800-$5000
50% Dep required at booking. $150 Cleaning Fee. Pets considered $25 per day
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful Home in Historic Downtown Newburyport
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Newburyport
We used to live in this home and love Newburyport and New England. We have family in the area and remodeled the home for our retirement.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We are able to walk to everything....Coffee shops, restaurants, outdoor concerts, plays. Hiking and cycling in Maudslay State Park is fanastic and it is only a short bike ride to walk the 6.2 miles of sandy beaches on Plum Island. The train to Boston is less than 1 mile away, if we want to visit the city! It's a quick 38 mile drive from Boston Logan and close to the best of New Historic Portsmouth NH is only 25 minutes away and the outlet shops in Kittery only 35 minutes. We love walking and admiring the historic homes.
Beautiful walkway with plenty of benches for people & boat watching. Go Whale watching, deep sea fishing or take a dinner cruise.
Sea Captains, angered by high taxes, often smuggled goods through secret tunnels in Boardman Street. These tunnels were later used by the underground to transport fugitive slaves. Houses on both sides
Waterfront Park with playground, walking path, boat landing, tennis courts, basketball courts and soon to be completed bike path that connects to the Harbor Boardwalk and train to Boston.
Bike Path that connect to the Boardwalk and also to the Train Station to Boston. Great for walking as well.
Owner's Map of Newburyport
Enjoying our patio garden that our dear British friends planted for us.
Property Photos
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- View from the living room to the back yard patio - Newburyport House Close to Merrimac River
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- Dining room sites 11 at table & bar. Open floor plan designed for socializing. - Newburyport House Close to Merrimac River
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- View to front door from the backyard patio - Newburyport House Close to Merrimac River
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- Dining area, kitchen and private patio. Lots of room for large groups.
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- Third Floor Master Suite with king bed and entry to rooftop deck
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- Private Third Floor Deck with views of the Merrimac RIver
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- One of the three 2nd floor bedrooms with queen bed.
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- 2nd floor bathroom with walk in shower
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- Bedroom #1 with full bed and room for twin inflatable or crib.
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- Patio with gas grill and lovely wisteria.
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- Private Back Yard Patio with seating for 12.
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- Historic 1850's two-family home with a totally updated interior
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- 3 city bikes come with your rental..ride the rail trails & bike to Plum Island.
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- Boardwalk along the Merrimac River
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- Sunset on Plum Island
Traveler Reviews (17)
Great Family Rental
Guest: Houston Granny
(Houston TX)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09
Review Submitted: 08/11/09
Our family (6 adults and 3 kids) loved this house--well appointed, fabulous kitchen, plenty of room, great location--overall perfect. The house is very open so we weren't tripping over each other. We watched fireworks over the water from the upstairs deck. Had most of our meals on the backyard patio. We were able to walk just across the street to a park for the kids and to a boardwalk that went along the harbor. Easy walk to all the downtown shops and restaurants. We would rent again in a hearbeat.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
Fantastic long term rental while renovating
Guest: Katherine C.
(West Newbury, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/19/11
We has a fantastic experience at 6 Boardman (we rented for 5 weeks in March/April 2011). It's a beautifully renovated, sparkling clean/organized and super convenient attached house in downtown Newburyport. The listing is perfectly representative of the property. We really appreciated that the house was stocked - with kitchen utensils, sundries, linens, touring books and other "away from home" necessities (games, puzzles, toiletries, you name it). We loved being in town and the proximity of the waterfront playground was perfect for us (we have two young children). We enjoyed walking to Newburyport's great restaurants and cute shops. It's the perfect place for a short or long stay. And, working with Sara (the owner) and next door neighbor/property manager was seamless. Can't say enough about it. We would definitely stay here again and would think of it for holidays when extended family comes to visit and we need more space. Thank you Sara and Barbara!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fun with our kids
Guest: Elise S.
(New England)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10
Review Submitted: 04/27/11
We stayed at this lovely home last summer with our toddler and 5 year old. We can't to return this summer as the home itself is beautiful and the location ideal for our family. We walked to the park/playground across the street every day and downtown for ice cream and more time on a playground in the center of town every night. We chose to drive (25 min.) to Cranes Beach in Ipswich because it is stunning and has great facilities/lunch/snacks for families. This year we will check out Plum Island as well. Newburyport is also a great location for day trips to NH just for fun, but there is no need to be anywhere else. The bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms and living area are all newly remodeled, clean and well appointed. The owners and their neighbors (property managers) were kind and helpful. This is a super place to visit.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Girls Weekend
Guest: Nan P.
(Central Mass.)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11
Review Submitted: 02/24/11
The accommodations at this Newburyport home were fantastic! Spacious, great location, clean, and cozy! We loved this home! It was perfectly suited for our get-together. The nights were chilly outside and the wonderful fireplace was an added bonus for sitting around with friends. The neighbor gave us a wonderful tour of the home and answered all of our questions. Just a great place all around! Thanks so much!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great house!
Guest: Jenny
(Amesbury)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/02/10
My family from Germany stayed at his house the week of my wedding. The house was fabulous and everybody couldn't have been happier. It's spacious, clean and everything looks brand new. The house is maintained by the neighbors who are extremly nice and helpful. The location is also great because my family could walk to downtown Newburyport and enjoy the fun shops there. My family loved it so much they didn't even want to leave.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
Wonderful vacation home!
Guest: rld
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10
Review Submitted: 07/24/10
We had a fabulous time staying in this home in Newburyport. We have rented several properties through VRBO over the years and this is by far the most well-appointed house we have experienced. Everything you could possibly need is available. The house is in a wonderful location and was perfect for our group of 4 adults and 2 young children. There was plenty to do in the area to keep us occupied all week. Tons of great restaurants for when we wanted to dine out, and a well-stocked kitchen in the home for when we wanted to cook. All in all, we couldn't ask for more!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Newburyport Rental
Guest: Patty
(Piedmont, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 07/22/10
We have been renting houses while visiting family in Newburyport each summer for the last 5 years and this is by far the best house we have rented in town. The interior was recently and very nicely renovated. The location is excellent - we have two small kids (2 & 4) and found the proximity to the park and rail trail great. We like to stay in town (vs. the beach) to walk to shops & restaurants and this location is indeed close enough for an easy 5 minute walk into the thick of things. The managers Barbara & Frank live in the adjacent townhouse and are very nice and respectfully helpful. The unit is insulated well enough that we never heard them and we hope they didn't hear our young boys! We thought with two young children that the lack of a parking spot would be a big issue but it was not as we almost always parked on the street across from the house. In short, we hope we can stay here next summer!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Weekend house
Guest: Brenda
(Feeding Hills, MA USA)
Date of Stay: 02/05/10
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
Rented for a weekend for 50th birthday with some girlfriends. Had a great time. Location excellent...walk to town! Very clean and well maintained. Open floor plan excellent for entertaining. Next door managers very helpful and kind.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Brenda
(Feeding Hills, MA USA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10
Review Submitted: 03/13/10
Stayed at this lovely house with a group of friends for my 50th birthday. Plenty of room, very clean and great location. The open kitchen/living room great for entertaining. The master bedroom is amazing. Highly recommend!
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Guest: launa
(Attleboro MA)
Date of Stay: 02/08/10
Review Submitted: 02/08/10
Our winter stay during a January weekend at this home was wonderful. There is still much to do in Newburyport during the winter season. We were within walking distance of great shopping, theater, dining and night time entertainment. The home is inviting, very well kept and spacious. Looking forward to a future return trip!
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