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Historic Oceanfront Mansion

Beachside holiday home with water park

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Private kitchen
Bedroom 4
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Sunrise

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 21696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Salisbury, MA
  • Place, Salisbury Beach State Reservation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabrook Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Ballroom
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Bathroom 5

Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Historic Oceanfront Mansion

(Minimum Rental 1 Week Saturday to Saturday
)Major structural renovation including wall removal and the addition of a brand new high-end gourmet kitchen. The property will be available for rental July and August. This 7500 sq. ft historic oceanfront mansion was originally constructed by the Governor of Pennsylvania John Tener. The home was recently featured in Northshore Magazine as an award winning fine home. Located on the pristine white sands of Salisbury Beach. Breath taking views of the 3.5 mile white sand beach from every room. Private stair access to beach directly in front of house with parking for 10 cars in the driveway. Brand new washer & dryer. Watch the sunrise over the ocean or watch the sunset over the bay from the 2 large decks. Pool table and bar located in lower level, WiFi internet access, flat screen tv's with cable, central air conditioning and luxury chaise chairs. Linens NOT included. Due to a recent incident, DAY VISITORS will now be LIMITED TO 10. Any gatherings over 24 people require an additional security dep. and event fee.
Located 1 hr north of Boston. Minutes from the quaint seaside towns of Newburyport, Portsmouth, NH and the amusements of Hampton Beach. Fine dining at Seaglass, Salisbury Beach Center- Lobster pound just around the corne


Historic oceanfront mansion located on 3.5 miles of pristine, white sandy beach. Newly renovated. Enjoy the sunrise over the ocean or the sunset over the marsh from the large decks. Upstairs observation room with extensive views of the entire beach as well as the Isles of Shoals and Plum Island. The property is located close to modern conveniences and amusements. Located less than 1 hour north of Boston adjacent to the MA/NH border. The house is surrounded by year round and other well-maintained properties.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0113892590
Property # 232482

About the area

Salisbury

Located in Salisbury, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Firehouse Center for the Arts and Custom House Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oldies Marketplace and Todd Farm Flea Market. Blue Ocean Discovery Center and Casino Cascade Water Slide are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Salisbury, MA

What's nearby

  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seabrook Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hampton Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Salisbury Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Casino Ballroom - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 17 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tripoli Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Richards Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tuna Striker Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brown's Lobster Pound - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Oceanfront Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Oceanfront Mansion?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Oceanfront Mansion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Oceanfront Mansion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Oceanfront Mansion located?

Nestled on the beach, this Salisbury holiday home is steps from Salisbury Beach State Reservation and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hampton Beach. Seabrook Beach and Hampton Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

It was a wonderful family vacation and one to make make memories by. The home is magnificent well taken care of and very clean. We can’t say enough about our stay. Can’t wait when we’ll be able to return
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chuck b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous beach location

Great place for a family get together with sun and fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th Anniversary Celebration

It was the ideal place to celebrate our anniversary. The home is beautiful and is in an ideal location. We had such a wonderful time, we already logged in for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation

The set up and location of this house are absolutely to die for. They cleanliness and quality of the beach are second to none and helped make for an amazing week for the family. Bob was a spectacular host who was easy to communicate with and always with a response the few times I reached out. I highly recommend this for big groups of any type that are looking for a spectacular experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

The CT A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beach House

Great house for large groups. The beach is wonderful and you can walk for a couple miles in each direction. The house itself is nice but could use a little TLC. Bob the property manager seemed to be a nice guy, unfortunately we saw him a bit too much as we had to call to replace light bulbs, fix the dishwasher, unclog a sink, broken door handle, etc. The downstairs bedrooms are ok for kids but a bit musty to put adults down there. Overall we had a wonderful week with great memories. Best restaurant we found was Tuna Striker, a 3 minute drive from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roseline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances en famille

Superbe vaste résidence en bordure de la mer. Très belle plage avec sable fin. L'eau est à température baignable (66-68 degrés) à la mi-août. Il y a 7 chambres plutôt que 8. Mais 2 lits queen (superposés) sont situés dans la grande salle (salon-bar) du sous-sol.Épicerie la plus proche: walmart à 15 minutes 3
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chuck b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get together

Perfect beach location for our family to get together for a week. We will be back in 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot for extended family under 1 roof

We had several households come together under 1 roof and it was magic. With 8 adults and 4 kids, there was space for all, and the access to the beach is incredible. This was our 2nd summer renting here and we hope to do a 3rd. Gorgeous home, lots of light, beautiful decor, comfortable, and plenty of kitchenware.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spot!

Had a great week with our family and young kids. Right on the beach which makes it easy for those with little ones. Easy to get to to restaurants, grocery store, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location can't be beat!

We stayed in the house for a week in mid-August. The house is huge and had plenty of room for two families (or more) to spread out and have their own space. The shuffleboard was great fun and the audio connectivity throughout the property made us feel like we were staying at an exclusive resort with music constantly playing. You also cannot beat the proximity to the beach and the view of the ocean. The beach itself would get quasi-crowded on hot days but not in front of the house, as the public access points were a few blocks down on both sides. Bob was also very communicative and has a good check in and check out process set up. We couldn't recommend this house enough and hope to rent from Bob again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

pamela h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach loacation

House was great, lots of room for everyone, lots of sitting areas, and the shuffle board was a huge success...tournaments every night. We had babies and adults, location was perfect for on and off the beach. Was in the middle of the pandemic, so did not get a chance to go out anywhere, but is convenient to Newburyport and Hampton. Owner was available for questions, and we had a great week at the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

This house is absolutely stunning. So much room. Beautiful views. Bob is insanely attentive and quick to respond to questions and seems to be an all around great guy and super host.

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house for large group!

You can't beat the location of this home, the kitchen and beautiful appointments on the main floor with awesome views of the ocean. We had a great time and would rent again.

10/10 Excellent

chris n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing week

My family gets together once a year with about 23 of us. 17 of us stayed at this property and it was truly a slice of heaven. The house is huge and the beach is just out the back door. Older family members enjoyed watching the young ones from the comfort of the deck chairs. Others went back and forth from beach to house. There were two large refrigerators and at least two bar fridges. The house length table shuffleboard became a source of family competition and fun. We almost past on this property because of the limited number of bathrooms but thankfully we didn’t. The bathrooms were much less of an issue than we feared and I can only imagine if they had a few more bathrooms the price would definitely have increased dramatically for this house. As we packed up on the last morning my wife saw glimpses of a whale with a quick blow from the spout and a glimpse of tail. All while standing in the living room. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation July 2019

We found the location to be great! Walking distance to downtown for the kids. Far enough for the adults. The house is right on the beach even on the weekend and busy times, our little stretch of beach remained relatively quiet. The house was very clean and the decor was lovely! One of the best features, there was off street parking for 8 to 10 cars depending in size.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lois F.

Family Reunion success

Our kids live in Seattle, DesMoines,Denver, St. Paul, MA and NH! WE managed to get 6 out of 7 under one roof along with 6 grandchildren for my husbands 65th birthday and one granddaughters 5TH . What a success! The house is perfect, comfortable and large enough that we were not under each other's feet! The home is clean and comfortable. And what a treat for the kids to be at the ocean. They have never seen it before. It would be good to have the washer/dryer working with all the kids but there is a laudramat not to far away and with 8 bedrooms it is to bad it did not have just one more bathroom. THe family wants to make this a family tradition each summer. Cannot do it 2012 but will definately try for 2013!

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

chuck b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bob

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Hello this is the first time I am renting this house in several years. To get an idea of how I maintain my properties and take care of my tenants please feel free to read my reviews on another Homeaway property I own in Newburyport the Homeaway property number is 4741402.

Why they chose this property

This property is truly the most unique house on Salisbury Beach it has history, charm, elegance and beauty.

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