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Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 186500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Manchester, MA
- Place, Graves Beach6 min walk
- Place, White Beach18 min walk
- Place, Singing Beach3 min drive
- Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
10 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 7
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 8
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 9
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 10
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet
Bathroom 6
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England
Villa Fiori in scenic Manchester-by-the-sea is a short walk from local Black & White Beach and a 3 minute drive from the famous Singing Beach! Perfect for family reunions and group vacations. Only 45 minutes from Boston by train or car.
The unique Villa Fiori was designed by the same architect as the world renowned Isabela Stuart Gardner Museum in Boston as a wedding present from a father to his daughter in 1896. The historic mansion was updated over the years.
When you walk into the house you are greeted by an Italian style courtyard and grand stairway. The first floor features a formal dining room with a sunroom attached, a large eat-in kitchen with double ovens, two dishwashers, a Miele 6 burner stove top, and back porch with two grills. Perfect for entertaining. Also, on the first floor is the classic and cozy walnut paneled library filled with books and games. It is furnished with a bar, wine refrigerator, a card table, and ample seating around the fireplace and tv. The library opens up to the patio and garden. The outdoor furniture and fire-pit sit above the large lawn. The formal gardens and the surrounding woods give a sense of privacy belying the close proximity to downtown Manchester and Gloucester. Finally, there is a powder room off of the courtyard and off the back hallway there is also a laundry room with a washer, dryer and iron.
The second floor features two master bedrooms with queen sized beds and baths, two suites with double twin beds and baths, two bedrooms with double sized beds, one bedroom with a queen sized bed, and one bedroom with a twin bed. There are four full bathrooms on the second floor and one half bath that serves the third floor.
The third floor has two bedrooms, the larger featuring a queen sized bed and the second room has two twin beds.
During the summer months relax on our patio in the comfortable lawn furniture and with the outdoor fire pit that overlooks the great lawn where you can also enjoy a game of volleyball or badminton. On our back porch, have fun with the fooseball table or play some basketball on our small home court.
The unique Villa Fiori was designed by the same architect as the world renowned Isabela Stuart Gardner Museum in Boston as a wedding present from a father to his daughter in 1896. The historic mansion was updated over the years.
When you walk into the house you are greeted by an Italian style courtyard and grand stairway. The first floor features a formal dining room with a sunroom attached, a large eat-in kitchen with double ovens, two dishwashers, a Miele 6 burner stove top, and back porch with two grills. Perfect for entertaining. Also, on the first floor is the classic and cozy walnut paneled library filled with books and games. It is furnished with a bar, wine refrigerator, a card table, and ample seating around the fireplace and tv. The library opens up to the patio and garden. The outdoor furniture and fire-pit sit above the large lawn. The formal gardens and the surrounding woods give a sense of privacy belying the close proximity to downtown Manchester and Gloucester. Finally, there is a powder room off of the courtyard and off the back hallway there is also a laundry room with a washer, dryer and iron.
The second floor features two master bedrooms with queen sized beds and baths, two suites with double twin beds and baths, two bedrooms with double sized beds, one bedroom with a queen sized bed, and one bedroom with a twin bed. There are four full bathrooms on the second floor and one half bath that serves the third floor.
The third floor has two bedrooms, the larger featuring a queen sized bed and the second room has two twin beds.
During the summer months relax on our patio in the comfortable lawn furniture and with the outdoor fire pit that overlooks the great lawn where you can also enjoy a game of volleyball or badminton. On our back porch, have fun with the fooseball table or play some basketball on our small home court.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision required. Additional deposit may apply
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
If smoking outside, please dispose properly
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn heat down to 65 degrees.
Leave all used bedding in the bedrooms
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0206131660
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Located in Manchester-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is near the beach. Hammond Castle and Fishermen's Memorial Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maritime Gloucester and Cogswell's Grant. Long Hill and Rocky Neck Art Colony are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.

Manchester, MA
What's nearby
- Graves Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- White Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Coolidge Reservation - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
- Black Beach - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
- Singing Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Woodman's of Essex - 9 min drive
- Essex Seafood - 11 min drive
- Blue Marlin Grille - 10 min drive
- Magnolia 525 Tavern - 5 min drive
- Great Marsh - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
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9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
9 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
John W.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
John W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley L.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelorette fun




Ashley L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark F.
10 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Mark F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily B.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a house party
Emily B.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tyler K.
16 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Tyler K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dan B.
24 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation
Dan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Ericka S.
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ericka S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa E.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful for a book club weekend
Teresa E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandon A.
10 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brandon A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
lindsey f.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique property
lindsey f.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
art f.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family week
art f.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill C.
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
Jill C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
8 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Holiday
Michael P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Christina S.
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christina S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vance F.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini reunion of college friends
Vance F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ilze G.
13 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very special venue
Ilze G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara W.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Sara W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
John W.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Gathering
John W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Sharon C.
5 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky and fun
Sharon C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Diane S.
8 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Villa Fiorna
Diane S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Janice P.
11 Dec 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aunt
Janice P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandy S.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming practical house
Sandy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jackie W.
19 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a large family gathering
Jackie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Chris Bissel
We are a family who grew up in this house. We love doing family trips to Italy and the house reflects our heritage and our experiences in Italy and the Cape Ann area. We love to provide a glimpse of historic Manchester-by -the-Sea and the “summer cottages” that were built in the area in the late 1890’s.
Why they chose this property
The house is surrounded by almost 3 acres of woods and gardens. We love the privacy and yet, the close convenience of the village and the beach. There are great restaurants, hiking and other sports, as well as interesting shopping and proximity to Gloucester, Salem, Essex and other wonderful Cape Ann and North Shore towns.
What makes this property unique
The architecture of the house is quite unique. It is based on the designs of old Italian houses. It is situated in a woodland setting, with a large upper garden and a lower lawn for badminton and volleyball. We are up on a private hill with the convenience of being a short walk to the train into Boston or the beach.
Languages:
English, Italian, Spanish
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