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9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 19
Popular amenities
Private pool
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 19)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 7
1 King Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 9
2 Single Beds
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town.
Enjoy a wonderful vacation in Manchester-by-the-Sea in Cape Ann, the North Shore’s crown jewel (as featured in the prize-winning movie, Manchester-by-the-Sea), combining small town feel and a beach atmosphere. This spacious home is conveniently located on Smiths Point, just steps from famous Singing Beach and a 10-minute walk to downtown Manchester, where you can find parks, restaurants, the town’s grocery store, and Captain Dusty’s ice cream shop!
This home is the perfect spot for vacationing families, large groups, or reunions. The home’s location and amenities provide countless options for guests. The home is also perfect for families attending a wedding in the vicinity. We completed a major cosmetic upgrade in November 2021 with all new wall to wall carpeting, new furniture in the upstairs and downstairs living rooms, all new paint in the sleeping wings and upgraded kitchen appliances. As such, we have slightly increased rates for peak rental season (May - July). Any rentals already booked for 2022 will be granted our original pricing.
This 9 BR/5 BA home sleeps up to 19 people and has 3 master suites in 3 separate wings of the house. It was recently outfitted with large air conditioners in the common areas, and all bedrooms have window units.
Every bathroom has a hair dryer and comes stocked with soap and paper products for your convenience.
The 2 acre plot includes a large private yard with an adjacent pool (open Memorial Day weekend through October 1) and adjoining bowling green enveloped by large pine trees, affording privacy for you and your guests. The bowling green and pool include a croquet set, floats, beach chairs, umbrellas, and countless toys for pool and beach users. (The semi-private pool is shared with two of my cousin's families who only occasionally use the pool). There is a basketball hoop in the driveway.
The driveway and garage accommodates up to 6 cars for parking. (No parking is allowed on any of the streets).
The home offers a gas grill, brand new refrigerator with water dispenser, dishwasher, 2 cooktops (one gas, one electric), 3 sinks, 3 ovens and a microwave. There is both a Keurig coffeemaker and a drip coffeemaker. The large kitchen area is perfect for big groups, with an open dining room that can seat your entire party. There is also a patio on the main level and a deck on the upstairs level, both with outdoor furniture. There is a motorized stairlift for guests who may need it.
Enjoy downtime in a large light-filled living room on the upstairs level with a wood-burning fireplace and magnificent cathedral ceiling with wood beams. There are two TV rooms, one on the upper level and one downstairs. The downstairs TV room has a brand new smart TV where you can access your own streaming platforms. It also has a classic bumper pool table. Next to the downstairs TV room is a large play room equipped with a ping pong table and countless board games and toys for kids (and grownups!) of all ages. Keep the kiddos entertained even in poor weather with legos, building blocks, doll house, games, books, and more. The house is wired for cable and high-speed WiFi.
There is a laundry room with washer and dryer and ample linens and towels available for your use.
For our youngest guests, we offer 2 high chairs, 3 Pack and Plays, a baby bouncy seat, an infant tub, baby gates, and bed rails.
It is an easy 15 minute-walk to the train station, where you can go into Downtown Boston or explore the North Shore. There is also an easy 10-minute walk to the beach, or you can drive to the beach and use the convenient parking lot.
Summer is absolutely perfect, but foliage season, Spring and Winter are also beautiful!
- Bedroom layout - First floor wing: One Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, 2 bedrooms with 2 twin beds each, shared hallway bathroom. Sleeps 6.
Second floor wing 1 (closest to kitchen): One Master bedroom, 2 bedrooms - one with 2 twins, and one with 1 twin bed. Shared hallway bath. Sleeps 5.
Second floor wing 2 (closest to living room): One Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 1 room with 2 twin beds, 1 bedroom with queen bed. One shared hallway bath. Sleeps 6.
One brand new queen sized pullout sofa available for your use. Sleeps 2.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Located in Manchester-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Coolidge Reservation and Bradley Palmer State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Long Hill and Maritime Gloucester. Travelling with kids? Consider Salem Willows Park and Rocky Neck Art Colony. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Manchester Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
TD Garden - 51 min drive - 55.0 km
New England Aquarium - 53 min drive - 56.8 km
Getting around
Manchester Station - 13 min walk
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Woodman's of Essex - 10 min drive
Kim Gregory | Pure Pastry - 10 min drive
Magnolia 525 Tavern - 9 min drive
Blue Marlin Grille - 11 min drive
Great Marsh - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town.?
As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town. on 13 Sept, 2026 start from S$2,105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Home, 9BR/5BA, Pool, Walk to beach and town. located?
This family-friendly Manchester-by-the-Sea holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Singing Beach, Graves Beach and Manchester Historical Museum. Tuck's Point and White Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Manchester Station is 13 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Large home with great grounds and pool. Everything was clean and organized for our family reunion at Good Harbor beach. Great location to Singing beach and other amenities.
John S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
Thanks, John! We enjoyed hosting your group. Come back any time.
Communication with the owner and manager was excellent from start to finish. The location is amazing, with short walk to downtown one way (shops, restaurants, etc) and Singing Beach the other. The home is older so don’t expect brand new everything, but we knew that and it was still very clean and nice. Multiple gathering areas, both inside and outside, made everything very enjoyable and easy!!!
Kirsten D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
Thanks, Kirsten! So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back any time!
We were a reunion of 4 family groups so the fact that this home has wings gave everyone the privacy they needed to refresh before the next exciting family activity. The property manager kept in close contact and provided assistance & advice as needed. We would definitely recommend!!
We absolutely loved our stay. What makes this property really attractive for our group is that the bedrooms are grouped into three separate wings, several bedrooms in each one.
Walk to the beach, passes, parking, large outdoor spaces and a huge swimming pool gives anyone everything they need to make memories that last a lifetime. The family agreed we'll definitely stay here again.
House is roomy, great for multiple families with pool and short walk to the beach. Location convenient to singing beach and Mosconomo park, ice cream, shops etc. kitchen well equipped, great for us since we ate out almost all meals. Highly recommend.
Betty D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2024
Thank you for staying, Betty! Would be delighted to host you and your family again.
We had a large group of friends here for a wedding weekend and the spacious house and grounds were perfect for us. There is a wonderful walled game garden and pool area and the house is a mid century modern dream. Lots of.privacy but close.to beach and town
Pamela T.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2024
Thank you, Pamela, for the kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again soon!
Lots of space for everyone, great pool, quick walk to Singing Beach, ice cream and Duncan donuts nearby. Very friendly property manager. Beds comfortable and adequate. Looking forward to returning to Manchester by the Sea.
Dianne l.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much, Dianne! We loved having your family stay. Come back any time!
We had a fabulous week in a great, spacious home! Plenty of room, grounds and pool were beautiful and host and caretaker were attentive and communicative. Beautiful Singing Beach is a short walk and town is adorable. We will definitely be back!!
Linda M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words, Linda! We loved hosting you and your family. Come back any time!
Second year staying at this comfy house which is a short walk to Singing Beach as well as to town center and has a pool. Had almost all our meals at the house which has an extremely well equipped kitchen. Lots of room to spread out as a large group. Had children 3-9 years old and adults including me and hubby in our 70s. House remains comfortable and a relaxing place to be.
Betty D.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Betty, thank you for the lovely review! We love having repeat guests. Thank you for trusting us with your memories for the second year in a row. Please come back any time!
- Maggie
The house had everything we needed. One of our guests had surgery in the last months and there was a stair climber. Perfect for our guest. There was a room of toys, games and puzzles and books. Our children never wanted to leave. The pool was great and private. Wonderful walks to town and the beach. Thanks for the memories.
Sheila M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back any time!
Walks to Singing beach and downtown. Train to Salem for Haunted Happenings. Short drive to Gloucester for lobster and a schooner ride. Big meals made in the big well equipped kitchen. Great week.
The house was wonderful with multiple different spaces for people to hang out. The yard, pool, and garden were all lovely- so much outdoor space for kids to play.
It felt like everything was set up so well for large groups- lots of large cooking dishes, huge eating areas, and separate bedroom/bathroom spaces (with their own AC- so nice!).
The neighborhood and surrounding area is just gorgeous as well.
Katie W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words, Katie! We’re so happy you enjoyed our home as much as we do. Please come back any time!
Wonderful stay and a wonderful fullly equipped home with a great pool, croquet grounds, and large yard. Near town center and Singing Beach. Everything is walkable. Perfect home for kids with nine bedrooms. Our best annual 4th of July family reunion with 14 people.
Ken v.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2024
We loved hosting you and your family, Ken! Please come back any time!
Wonderful house to host 18 people plus one day visitors. House is located in the geographic middle of our family residences. I could not ask for anything else. House has it all.
Nathan S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2021
Thank you Nathan for such a lovely review! We’re so glad our home was so comfortable for your large group. We feel the same! We look forward to having you back soon!
The house and property were well suited for our two families traveling together. The play room was great for the kids and even better for the adults keeping an eye on them! The large property with the pool area worked out perfect for all outdoor activities and the newer deck on the second floor was a great spot for a cup of coffee in the morning! Wouldn’t change a thing!
Our family of 17 (grandparents through 1 1/2 year old) loved our stay! The house was big enough that we could gather or scatter as we wanted, and location was beautiful. Some used the on-site pool, and we grilled and enjoyed the deck. We saw sights in Gloucester, Manchester, Beverly, Salem, and Marblehead that pertained to our ancestor 400 years ago. Fabulous memories!
Claudia N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2023
Thank you for the lovely review, Claudia! We hope to have you back soon!
Our stay in Betsy's house was fabulous. Everything was as described in the listing, everything was in working order, plenty of towels and linens, the pool was clean, the decor of the house is a mid-century lover's dream come true and there is a fabulous play room fully stocked for children of all ages.
We had friendly interactions with the manager, sometimes in big groups managers gets antsy, this was not the case here. We were treaded with respect and care.
I highly recommend you stay here, it is worth your while to do so!
We loved Maggie’s place. We were traveling with my husbands siblings and their families, plus his parents and his Nana. The layout gave us all the privacy we needed, but also offered lots of places for everyone to hangout together.
Everything you could want was about a 15 minute walk. We walked to the beach, to the park, to the grocery store, to the ice cream shop and to get coffee.
We saw deer, fox and turkey and we heard coyotes! We loved that Maggie’s place was close to everything but still tucked away.
Maggie’s was a great host. She was easy to work with and an execellent communicator. Check in and out was a breeze.
Morgan K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2022
Thank you for the kind words, Morgan! We’re so glad we could host you and your family. Come back any time.
For our family of 12 with 4 kids 5, 7, 10, & 11 having a pool was our top priority and the pool was great! Darrin, the house manager and Maggie were both very responsive and helpful! The house itself was comfortable but showed some wear in places! The kitchen was well stocked and clean! There were air conditioners in each of the bedrooms but some were quite noisy and the mattresses on some of the twin beds were really hard! The property was within easy walking distance to singing beach and close to the train station and some wonderful restaurants! Overall a good time!
We used this property for a family reunion. 10 adults and 9 younger kids fit perfectly into the house. Was a bit frustrated that one of the couples had to take a full size bed as the property description said queen size. There was an issue with the toilets but the property manager was on top of it and had a plumber sent immediately. Plenty of linens and the kitchen was stocked with cookware which was amazing as we cooked all our meals at the house. The heated pool was great and it was half a mile walk to the beach. Plenty of room inside and out for the kids to have fun. The playroom for the kids was great too! Overall would recommend this property to others. Great location.
After agonizing over the choice of properties for a family reunion with a group of adults from 20-something to 80-something, I chose Maggie's place. It was a huge hit! Our group has stayed in a number of VRBOs over the years, less and more expensive than this, but this one turned out to be the very best!
The interior photos (especially the kitchen) don't convey the spaciousness. I was a little hesitant that the pool might be shared: would we feel awkward, or intrusive? No! We had it to ourselves and it was spectacular. We felt like honored, appreciated guests and had more than enough privacy. The grounds are idyllic and the whole place has a wonderful vibe.
Julie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Julie! We absolutely loved hosting you and your family. Please come back any time!
We were a family group ranging in age from 12 to 94. The pool was a great attraction, as were the ping pong table and bumper pool. There were many places for people to read or check their email in private . The town is charming.. We spent a lot of time in a wonderful bookstore there. And a visit to Dusty’s Ice Cream often ended a satisfying day. Our pickle ball players found courts nearby. And of course Singing Beach was a lovely beach.
The grounds are lovely. We spent a leisurely stroll on the stone walkway around the croquet court with our daughter who is an avid player gardener. Such a pleasure!
We will always remember this joyful week.
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Artie (Ms) H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2022
Hello Artie,
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. We loved having you! Please come back any time.
Thank you,
Maggie
We loved our week at this house in Manchester-by-the Sea. The house is very roomy and extremely well-equipped with everything from cooking and serving utensils to toys for all ages. The walk to Singing Beach is doable. We used a wagon for the littlest kids and all our stuff. We also loved the pool. Darren responded extremely quickly to all of our questions. We would highly recommend this house. to any family looking for a beach-y gathering.
Rhonda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Maggie Maloney
We are a multigenerational family who have been enjoying this home - and Manchester - for 36 years since our grandmother built it in 1985. Manchester is our happy place, and we hope you enjoy our home as much as we do. We spend Christmas and August in residence together as a family.
Why they chose this property
This home was built especially for many families to enjoy together, with three master rooms, three separate wings, and many living areas. The home is also perfect for kids as we have a downstairs TV area and game/play room stocked with toys, games and anything you can imagine to keep your kiddos entertained. Our own kids spend hours downstairs together happily - even on rainy days!
What makes this property unique
Our home can accommodate large groups comfortably. It has a semi-private pool and many beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy. It is also a 10-minute walk to beautiful Singing Beach.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests