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Tennis Courts, Walk to Town, Enjoy the Beach!

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tennis Courts, Walk to Town, Enjoy the Beach!


Thanksgiving 2023 is available & Summer of 2024, we are excited to rent house for entire summer, or for longer stays. Let's connect. We have been renting houses for 20 years, we provide premium service.

Located in the village of Manchester-by-the-Sea, this fully equipped 4 Bdrm, 2.5 bath home easily sleeps 8 with room for 10. Walk to the beach, harbor, library, train, tennis courts, SUP, yoga, grocery store and fabulous restaurants during your week stay (6 night min) or relax on the front porch, within the fantastic yard or grill on the back patio. Well appointed, furnished for comfort and easy to enjoy - this is the perfect vacation rental. Every aspect of living is available for you.

House rental comes with Beach Parking / Walk-On Pass for SINGING BEACH in Manchester and CRANE'S BEACH in Ipswich. Both beaches are delightful and wonderful experiences.

Location! Location! Location! Walk to town, to beach, to dinner, to tennis, to playground, to yoga, to surfing, to library, to train ... walk to it all. Best village location. Renovated tennis courts, playground & turf fields across the street.

Gourmet kitchen ready to entertain. Gluten-free, allergy-free house & complete details to make your stay wonderful and stress free.

This is ideal for the active family (families) - 2 tennis courts across the street and a new turf field, play ground and lots of space to play within the view of the front porch. Bring your bike, skate board and rackets - this house is the ideal location for people who like to be outside and enjoying open space.

Here are some details:
4 cots, with bunk house (summer fun, for kids)
Beach toys
Beach chairs
Beach parking sticker for your car
Sun umbrella
Air mattress (twin & queen)
Full linens
Kitchen and eating for 12 people.
Dining table for 8 adults.
Fireplace (seasonal)
Games, books, technology for all interests.
Outdoor Grill.
Garage & shed.
Bikes for him, for her & for kids.
Cot, toddler bed & crib/pack-n-play.

House outline:

Basement:
Extra Frig/Freezer
Washer/Dyer

First Floor:
Living Room #1 of 2 (big screen TV)
Dining Room
Kitchen
Living Room #2 of 2 (big screen TV)
Half Bath

Second Floor:
Master Bedroom, master suite with private shower & his/her closets - Queen Bed, desk & seating
Bedroom #1 - double bed
Bedroom #2 - queen bed
Bedroom #3 - twin bed
Full bath (tub)
Walk in storage area with closets/storage.
Linen closets

Attic - off limits.





Keywords: House, home, cottage, 4 bdrm, tennis, beach, village, family, yard, garage, car, play, porch, grill, patio, walk to the beach, bike riding, walk to restaurants, sleeps 8 - 10, tennis courts, walk to town, walk to train, minutes to Boston.

Master Suite, with private bath. Premium Kitchen Appliances (Viking Range & Sub Zero Frig/Freezer, etc). Blue Ray, Google TV. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Only steps from downtown, train, tennis courts & beach. Fantastic location (Brook St/ llen Ave)

Walk to:
Yoga Studio
Vet
Library
Train to Boston
Restaurants
Gift Shops
Bar
Real Estate Agencies
Grocery Store
SUP Store
Park
Playground
Beach
Harbor
Ice Cream Store
Local Book Store

Property manager

Stacey Lai

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in house, at all.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pre-approved pets only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0133851660

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Walk to Town Play Tennis Enjoy Beach!
Walk to Town, Play Tennis & Enjoy Beach! Private vacation home
Walk to Town, Play Tennis & Enjoy Beach! Manchester-by-the-Sea

About the neighborhood

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Manchester, MA

What's nearby

  • Singing Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hammond Castle - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 17 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Station - 8 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Team Biofuel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Causeway Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Marlin Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Bar and Grille - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tennis Courts, Walk to Town, Enjoy the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tennis Courts, Walk to Town, Enjoy the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tennis Courts, Walk to Town, Enjoy the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tennis Courts, Walk to Town, Enjoy the Beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tennis Courts, Walk to Town, Enjoy the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Manchester-by-the-Sea vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Singing Beach, Graves Beach, and Agassiz Rock. Bakers Island and White Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Manchester Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Tennis Courts, Walk to Town, Enjoy the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable home
Our family of 4 and sometimes 5 adults., with 3 young children, thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Stacey was exceptionally responsive to every question and need. The house is comfortable, spacious, and convenient to everything—shops, restaurants, and beautiful Singing Beach. We were there for 3 weeks and didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

A Perfect Vacation Location!
A beautiful and very comfortable location for our large family vacation. Perfectly appointed with everything we could need - including beach towels and tennis racquets to use on the courts right across the road from the house. The beach and village are within walking distance, but Stacey will very graciously secure a beach parking pass for your car! The weather was so incredibly hot and humid during our week, but we were so comfortable with air conditioning in our bedrooms and many fans in the house - even one on the porch that gave us a most wonderful breeze and kept the mosquitoes away each evening. We (all 9 of us plus our three pups) loved our stay and highly recommend "Brook-By-The-Sea".
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Connie m., Collierville, tn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty properly. Great beds and owner is very accommodating
Manchester is beautiful and the property is very nice. My puppy had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Collin P.

Great house in a great location!
Great house in a great location. Already thinking about coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Wonderful home in an ideal location!
This is a fantastic house in a great location. Clean, comfortable, has all the amenities you need, and tons of space to spread out--we were able to host other family members staying in the area for dinner two nights--around 20 people--and never felt crowded, between the great fenced-in back yard seating, the family room, dining room, and the ample seating on the front porch. All very comfortable. It was the perfect place to host a group! We didn't have any young children with us, but if you do, they will enjoy the yard, swing set, and many "kid entertainment" options available. But it's a great house for adult groups, too. Stacey and her husband were SO nice and helpful with any questions we had prior to arrival or anything that came up during our stay. The town itself is charming, with some fun little shops and good dining options, and the two local beaches are great (and the house had beach chairs/umbrellas, which is great). If you're a Crane's beach fan (like we are), the drive is so easy and the beach passes in general are a nice bonus. I'd go back again, and would recommend it to anybody whose bed size/type needs align with what they have. Just a wonderful, fun place owned by very thoughtful, accommodating people!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Comfortable Home-away-from-Home in Idyllic Manchester-by-the-Sea
A holiday spent in the North Shore's jewel, Manchester-by-the-Sea, would be greatly enhanced with a stay at "Brook by the Sea". This home is comfortably appointed, offering a cozy cook's kitchen, which opens onto a spacious family room and ample dining room, creating a warm and welcoming space for family and friends. Four bedrooms offer generous sleeping space. The master bedroom is set apart from the other three bedrooms and has an ensuite bath for additional privacy. The front porch is a delightful spot to enjoy breakfast or an evening cocktail, and the back patio served as the perfect (less formal) setting for a Maryland-Style crab feast. The fully fenced yard and swing set make this a perfect spot for families of all ages, shapes and sizes. All amenities are within a quick stroll through the winding streets of this charming city-by-the-sea. Crosby's Market, churches, the pharmacy, library, restaurants and shops are all within a few minutes walk. Singing Beach is one of the most glorious beaches on the East Coast. This gem is a speedy drive or a very manageable walk from the house. The Owners of this home are welcoming, helpful with travel tips, and quick to respond to requests and queries. The townspeople are friendly, creating a sublime setting to enjoy a memorable get away. You will thoroughly enjoy your stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Lovely place great location
Very comfortable and roomy, very well supplied,lovely porch and outdoor yard, convenient to town and beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Wonderful stay!!
Our group of 4 adults and 3 children stayed at this charming home for a week at the end of June...The house was a perfect fit for us! The master bedroom/bath is separated from the other three bedrooms, and all are on the second floor which worked great for us to offer my parents some privacy. It is not so far, though, that you wouldn't be able to hear your kids if you were staying in the master and had kids in the other bedrooms. The beds were all very comfortable and there was plenty of room to put our clothes/etc so nothing felt cramped. The main level of the house is cozy but spacious enough to spread out -- We used one room for those who wanted to watch a little TV, and the other room for those who wanted a quieter reading spot. In between is the kitchen/dining area - the kitchen was very nice and had everything we needed. All that said, we actually used the outdoor spaces the most. The back patio area is wonderful! There was a nice breeze back there in the evenings and we could all sit together at the long table. We grilled several nights and it worked out perfectly. Before and after dinner was spent on the front porch which had very comfortable couch/chairs and a view of the tennis courts/turf field below (and the spacious yard, which was good for younger kids) My kids were in heaven using the turf field! There is also a wonderful playground at the end of the field. As far as location, it was ideal -- I walked to town each morning to get groceries(only 7 minutes)! The proximity to Singing Beach was our favorite part as we went to the beach on 4 occasions - it is an awesome beach - perfect sand, very clean, snacks sold on premises, and easy to park with the provided parking pass. All in all, we couldn't have asked for a better set up for our needs. Many, many thanks to the owners, who answered every question quickly and even provided ideas of things to be sure to see (like Tuck's point which was also a great spot!). Five stars.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caryn M.

Magical home in beautiful Manchester!
We had a wonderful stay at this Manchester-by-the-Sea home. The house is exactly as promised - lots of space, beautiful bedrooms, everything anyone would need for a family of four (or more). We arrived to find everything immaculate. This was a "turn key" experience. What an amazing neighborhood - so quiet and cute, but very close to downtown. Singing Beach (about a mile from the house) is unbelievably beautiful - with the beach passes, beach toys, chairs and umbrella, we were ready to go! We had a few questions during our stay and the owners were immediately responsive. The weather wasn't always perfect and that didn't bother us a bit! The house is so comfortable, we were able to just relax, read and watch a movie with the kids. I would highly recommend this home to anyone with a family - it's clean, roomy, convenient and homey. Our girls are 8 and the home was just perfect for them. Manchester-by-the-Sea is a perfect alternative to the very busy Cape. It's a very nice "hometown" feeling - with easy access to a gorgeous beach and delicious restaurants. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Wonderful vacation rental in beautiful Manchester-by-the-Sea
This is a truly wonderful home for a family stay in Manchester-by-the-Sea! The description in the listing was accurate in all respects. Everyone in our party absolutely loved staying there. The property is very child-friendly, and the 4 children in our group were thrilled to be there from the moment we arrived throughout our entire stay. The house is gorgeous, very clean and well kept and equipped, and it comfortably accommodated our party of 6 adults and 4 children. The property has a terrific, large fenced-in yard with play structures for children - all the parents in our party felt that it was just perfect. The location is fantastic - just a very short walk to the town and shopping and also a short and pleasant walk to Singing beach. It is also just a short drive from the house to Crane beach. We had great beach days at both beaches during our stay. The house is in a very nice neighborhood, peaceful and quiet, and it is located right across the street from a park. The owners provided excellent customer service - interactions were all prompt and very nice. I would absolutely recommend the property to friends and family, and we hope to stay there again. It was terrific - we couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nora R.

Long Weekend in New England
Had a wonderful long weekend with our adult children. Did not spend a lot of time at the house as we were out and about the whole time (Manchester to Ipswich to Rockport to Gloucester to Ogunquit to Kennebunkport to Portsmouth ... and the grand finale of a baseball game at Fenway Park) but it was perfect for our needs. We had a couple of issues, but Stacey resolved quickly (and the wifi issue we resolved ourselves). The house is very nice. The only thing keeping me from rating it 5 stars instead of 4 is that I think "air conditioning" in the homeaway ad is a bit misleading ... Otherwise, top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

sherry p.

Manchester by the Sea
The home was lovely and fully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Nice yard and lots of toys, bikes, etc. to make our stay with children enjoyable. Loved the convenience of walking to grocery and shops. Weather was lovely, too cold to enjoy the beach. Overall a nice family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annegret W.

Fantastic stay
We had a great time with our four kids. Weather was perfect, we enjoyed the ocean, had a lot of bbqs, followed the soccer world championships and played tennis. We all enjoyed the sport facilities on the other side of the street (tennis court, soccer field, playground). The house is perfectly equipped in a very nice neighborhood. Manchester is the best spot to discover Cape Ann etc., we went to Rockport, to Kittery....we would definitely come back again!