Family Cottage Near Beach & Downtown Newburyport

Goldfinch Cottage is a spacious four-bedroom, two-bath home in a quiet residential neighborhood—perfect for families, groups, or anyone seeking a peaceful retreat close to both beaches, naturem and Newburyport’s historic downtown.
• 6-min. to historic downtown Newburyport
• 7-min. to Plum Island beaches
• Sleeps up to eight people in comfort and privacy
• Large private yard with deck, fire pit, grill, covered bar, and basketball hoop
• Well-equipped kitchen.
• Games and a recreation area with ping-pong.
• One bedroom and one bathroom located on the main floor

DOWNSTAIRS (main floor)
• Bright, airy, living room with a cozy electric fireplace; Frame TV with Roku for movie nights; and board games
• Dining room seats eight
• Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, induction stove, and many small cooking appliances
• One bedroom and one bathroom located downstairs (with two twin beds)

UPSTAIRS (three more bedrooms)
• Two bedrooms with queen beds
• One bedroom with a pair of twin XL beds and a desk
• Upstairs bathroom glass shower (no tub)

OUTSIDE
• Large fenced yard
• Deck with dining table, gas grill, wood fire pit*, and outdoor heater
• Covered bar near the grill,
• Basketball hoop in the driveway.
* Note that fire pit can't during state or local burn bans. This happens in very dry seasons and is announced on the Newbury Fire website.

BASEMENT
• Recreation area with junior-sized ping-pong table
• Washer and dryer available for guest use

⚠️ PLEASE READ THE HOUSE RULES IN FULL BEFORE BOOKING ⚠️
Rules display near the bottom of the rental listings and can be easy to miss. In the rules, you will see that the person who books must be present for all nights (no third-party bookings), that all bookings will requite a signed contract with credit card hold, and other important information about the house and neighborhood.

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. For guests with limited mobility.
• One downstairs bedroom and bathroom
• Grab bars above the tub, raised toilet seat, and available shower seat (please ask for it to be left out) in the downstairs bath.
• Living room recliner has a motorized lifting seat.
The house is, unfortunately, not wheelchair accessible because of two steps from the ground to the main floor, and narrow interior doorways.

AMENITIES FOR GUEST COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
• Basic cooking supplies in the kitchen such as oil, salt, pepper, coffee and sugar
• Bathroom essentials provided: shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
• High chair, a portable crib, and games for those traveling with children
• Beach chairs (3), beach towels (many), a cooler, and saucer sleds are available for guests to use

SMART & GREEN HOME. The home has smart technology for your safety and for the protection of the home and many eco-friendly upgrades.
• Efficient new HVAC system keeps the house comfortable year-round
• Rooftop solar panels.
• Security camera located outside the front entrance directed at the entry and driveway. Note: no cameras or recording devices inside the house.
• Detectors in the house and cabana (called Minut) monitor the house for noise, humidity, and smoke without any kind of recording.

LOCATION: (times are by car)
• 5 minutes to downtown Newburyport with shops, restaurants, theater, and events
• 7 minutes to Plum Island, with its beaches and large nature reserve,
• 45 minutes to Boston
• 3 minutes to Newburyport Commuter Rail station.
We recommend cars or bikes to help you get places during your stay, there isn't much within walking distance.

Even though the house is in a suburban area, it's close to nature and there is plentiful wildlife in the area. Beyond our neighbors across the street and behind us is open land that leads to marshes and forests. Guests should expect to see insects, spiders, and other wildlife during their visit. We do not spray or put poison except to control dangerous or destructive pests. The area is known for a high risk of mosquitoes/biting insects, especially during late spring and summer months. Some mosquitos may get into the house when doors are open. This is outside of our control.

PROPERTY ACCESS: Guests have access to the entire property except for a few locked storage closets.
• The closet in bedroom 1 is a locked owner closet. Guests using this room have suitcase stands, wall hooks, and a nearby hall closet.
• People who look after the outdoor spaces (e.g., gardeners and snow removal workers) may be working on-site during your stay.

PEACE OF MIND / INSURANCE
• Your booking includes damage protection insurance, covering accidental damage such as spills or broken items. Please let us know immediately about any accidental damage during your stay.
• As a small family-run vacation rental property, we cannot offer refunds outside our cancellation policy. • We recommend travel insurance for unexpected cancellations. You can purchase this when booking.
• We require a simple rental agreement and a credit-card hold (not a deposit) for all reservations.

MASSACHUSETTS PERMIT NUMBER: C0456362050.