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Guest suite in Beverly

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 660 reviews

Historic North Shore, private suite & bathroom

Minutes from Salem! Relax in historic Beverly (walk to Beverly shops) in your private suite; bedroom, living room, and small bathroom, connected to our home, but private entrance. Just minutes from Salem. Commuter line to Boston and close to beautiful North Shore beaches and historic sites. Beaches within biking and driving distances, downtown, parks, hiking. Comfy, soft king bed, queen pull out couch, and plenty of linens. Great for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families.

Aug 30 – Sep 6

R2,340 ZAR per night

Apartment in Marblehead

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

Two bedroom Apt with a deck

2nd floor apt, located on Pleasant St, the main road into Historic downtown Marblehead. Cute deck, main entrance to apt is off the deck. The apt is only minutes walk from great restaurants, gym, yoga studio, bike /running trail. 15 min walk to the beach (4 min drive) and historic downtown and uptown where you will find tons of really great shops. The apt is tastefully decorated and is quiet.see house rules Dogs are very welcome, but need to be house trained + friendly with other dogs/people.

Nov 11 – 18

R2,763 ZAR per night

Apartment in Salem

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 456 reviews

The Forsythia Apartment

Beautiful hardwood floors in the living room, study & bedroom. Apartment is very roomy & the hearth in the living room is one of the apartment's best features. It's a very open layout with no doors between the rooms. Walk to cafes, restaurants & the sea. Minutes to bus & commuter rail. Modest unit but cozy & convenient. Rustic in a good way. It's in the heart of everything that is interesting about Salem. (Note: bathroom is sorely in need of an upgrade but everything is fully functioning.)

Sep 1 – 6

R3,534 ZAR per night

Apartment in Ipswich

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews

Ipswich Apartment

The apartment, with a private entrance is located in downtown Ipswich. We are within walking distance to restaurants and the commuter rail, which services Salem, Boston etc. May - September, the CATA shuttle stops at the commuter rail station, a 3 minute walk. Some CATA services include Cranes Beach, and the town of Essex (famous for its clams and antique shops). You can also enjoy a river cruise down the Essex River there. Kayaking, canoeing, and fishing are also available in Ipswich.

Dec 6 – 13

R1,867 ZAR per night

Apartment in Beverly

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 620 reviews

Beverly Farms Apartment “Homeport”

"Homeport" - A nautical themed apartment, nestled in the small coastal village of Beverly Farms. The village has cafes, restaurants, beaches and nearby to “Witch City” Salem MA. Homeport has a private entrance, den, two bedrooms, 1.5 baths with essential amenities and guest parking. The local area is famous for beaches, museums, galleries, eateries and many historic attractions. Explore the North Shore or take a commuter train to explore Boston, saving time and expense of driving.

Jan 18 – 25

R3,214 ZAR per night

Home in Lynn

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

Clean, spacious In-Law Suite -Near Everything

Immaculately furnished, clean and spacious In-Law Suite features: 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, dining kitchen, and living room located steps from Lynn Woods Reservation (over 30 miles of picturesque New England trails perfect for hiking, running, mountain biking and cross-country skiing) and short drives from beaches, Boston and North Shore. Kids toys, a baby crib and access to a large beautiful upstairs deck and bbq are available upon request.

Feb 13 – 20

R2,792 ZAR per night

Guest suite in Salem

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 588 reviews

Salem House

Comfortable in-law lower level- basement apartment in Salems Witchcraft Heights neighborhood. Quick 10 minute ride to downtown Salem. Less than 2 miles. We do our best to provide every amenity you may need. :)Well behaved, friendly, quiet pets are welcomed with a $25 cleaning fee per pet, and $10 nightly fee after the 1st night. We welcome any questions and will respond usually immediately. Thank you for your interest in our home. :)

Jul 1 – 8

R2,338 ZAR per night

Home in Salem

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Downtown Salem Home-Free Parking-Ferry to Boston

Charming , small New England Cape, built approximately around 1890 nestled in Historic Downtown Salem. Hardwood floors, sleeps 3 maximum (2 in one queen bed and one single bed), walking distance to The House of Seven Gables, Pickering Warf, The Peabody Essex Museum, many tourist attractions, restaurants, shops, the Salem Ferry to Boston and the Commuter rail train station. 1 block from the ocean and 5 min drive to Winter Island Park.

Aug 3 – 10

R8,781 ZAR per night

Apartment in Salem

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 602 reviews

Historic Salem Oceanfront 2 Rm Apt

Enjoy beautiful vistas and the sounds of the ocean from this oceanfront 2 room apt in a quaint Victorian seaside neighborhood. This basement apt has full sized windows with ocean views that make it bright and cheerful. It offers a full kitchen, bath and a good sized bedroom w/queen bed & comfy chairs. Relax in our Adirondack chairs beside the ocean! NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY BOOK UP TO 6 MONTHS FROM TODAY RATES FLUCTUATE SEASONLY

May 5 – 10

R3,294 ZAR per night

Cottage in Manchester-by-the-Sea

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 347 reviews

Singing Beach Cottage in Manchester by the Sea

Beach is .9 tenths of a mile, Gordon College 5.1 miles, Endicott College 4.6 miles, Salem 14 miles (23 min train ride), Boston is 30.6 miles (53 min train ride). No visitor parking at the beach during the summer. Shops, restaurants, groceries & train are .2 tenths of a mile away. Town limit = 4 guests. Off-street parking for 1 car. Super clean unit however not hypoallergenic (known scam to get refund).

Aug 24 – 31

R4,729 ZAR per night

Guest suite in Rockport

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

Charming Studio in the Pines

This is a first floor, above ground, garden apartment in a private home and is located in a quiet neighborhood with the backyard nestled in the woods, just out side your sliding door. Flower gardens and bird feeders adds ambiance for relaxing in a private setting. The studio offers a kitchenette, dining nook, a full bathroom, a queen bed, plus a sofa. Also available is CableTV, Netflix and Wi Fi.

Oct 24 – 31

R2,284 ZAR per night

Apartment in Beverly

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviews

Upstairs of Victorian Near Beaches.

Great location and neighborhood, very safe, residential; short walk to 3 beaches, seaside park, neighborhood market, or train to/from Boston. 2 bed rm, queen bed in main bedroom, 2nd bedroom with 2 twin beds, 1.5 bath, large eat-in kitchen, dining rm, living rm, attic loft with sailboat v-birth platform bed, W/D in unit, front porch for relaxing with private entrance, parking in driveway.

Aug 12 – 19

R4,860 ZAR per night

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Home in Salisbury

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Namaste at the Beach

Nov 2 – 9

R7,525 ZAR per night

Cottage in Newbury

4.67 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Ocean Front house on Plum Island

Sep 24 – Oct 1

R15,941 ZAR per night

Home in Newbury

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviews

Plum Island - Luxury Beach House

Feb 22 – Mar 1

R13,182 ZAR per night

Apartment in Lexington

4.5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Cozy Apartment in Lexington MA

Mar 22 – 29

R3,172 ZAR per night

Home in Gloucester

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Steps to GOOD HARBOR BEACH!

Dec 21 – 28

R17,605 ZAR per night

Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Apartment in Ipswich

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews

Comfortable house, close to beach and downton IPSW

Nov 20 – 27

R4,121 ZAR per night

Guesthouse in Gloucester

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Jestina's Cottage - Next to Rocky Neck

Oct 10 – 17

R3,065 ZAR per night

Cabin in Rockport

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 406 reviews

The Solar Powered Dogtown Cabin at Applecart Farm

Sep 13 – 20

R5,947 ZAR per night

Apartment in Newbury

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Pretty Cottage on Plum Island, Newbury MA

Jul 31 – Aug 7

R6,055 ZAR per night

Apartment in Beverly

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews

Salem/Beverly spring's here April/May deal!

Mar 31 – Apr 7

R3,548 ZAR per night

Apartment in Arlington

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Victorian Arlington Apt. Near Cambridge & Transit

Oct 9 – 16

R4,080 ZAR per night

Home in Wakefield

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Welcoming 7-room house <15 miles to Boston & Salem

Feb 27 – Mar 6

R5,755 ZAR per night

Townhouse in Wakefield

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Entire 3 bedroom 1st floor home (pets by request)

Jul 15 – 22

R5,036 ZAR per night

Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Apartment in Winthrop

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews

Cody's Place Boston Airport Pool/Beaches ParkFree

Mar 26 – Apr 2

R3,943 ZAR per night

Home in North Andover

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Nana-tucket Inn

Nov 26 – Dec 3

R17,002 ZAR per night

Home in Seabrook

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews

Family friendly beach house

Sep 28 – Oct 5

R2,431 ZAR per night

Home in Manchester-by-the-Sea

4.75 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Country Estate, Heated Pool, near beach

Feb 8 – 15

R13,183 ZAR per night

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