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Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach!

Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach!

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Seating by the Grecian pool-- Under the wisteria/grape arbor and around tables
Eight gracious Ionic columns front our 1790 historic  Sea Captain's Estate
Singing beach- 5 minutes from the house.
It's summertime and the living is cool and easy with our beautiful Grecian pool!
Beautiful 300-400  year old copper beech tree.

Overview of Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Check out the area

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
  • Popular LocationSinging Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHammond Castle10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWingaersheek Beach11 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Copper Beech Room

1 King Bed

The Magnolia Room

1 Queen Bed

The Maple Room

1 Double Bed

The Oak Room

1 King Bed

The Rhododendron room- lower annex

1 Double Futon

The Writer's Studio Annex

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Back entrance bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Second Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Third Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Writer's Studio Annex bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach!

Enjoy our beautiful, heated pool or gorgeous nearby beaches. Large (45 by 22) pool with bluestone patios and wisteria-covered arbor, surrounded by rhododendrons and an English garden. Pool is open Memorial Day-Labor Day.

With so much room both inside and out, our home is perfect for multi-generational families. The layout gives privacy, but also space for everyone to be together.

Built by a prominent sea captain who fought in the Revolutionary War, our home is infused with charm, character and beautiful details evoking its rich history and the sea.

Poised on 4 verdant acres. Rolling lawns, massive trees, flowering shrubs and English gardens create an ideal county setting. Pool is shared with cousins who live on their own 3.5 acre property. Inquire about fee for exclusive use.

The main house is decorated in an English country style with antiques and original hardwood floors. It sleeps up to 8 with 2 kings, 1 queen and 1 full bed. The Writer's Studio Annex can sleep up to 4 more and is available at additional cost of $95 per night.

Enjoy walking, biking or a five minute drive to Singing Beach; A scenic 15 minute drive to Crane's Beach. Walk to town.

Our massive 400 year old cooper beech tree in winter is featured in this video https://vimeo.com/510385400/e924e31d76 (paste link below in your browser). The video also shows our house, grounds, the environs and our proximity to the sea.

The commuter rail runs through Manchester and North Beverly providing easy access into culturally and culinarily rich Salem and Boston- two of America's most interesting and historic cities.

Available by week or longer. OUR RATES VARY BY THE NUMBER OF GUESTS, ROOMS RENTED (annex is extra) AND THE DATES. Enter dates and number of guests for rate. Additional guest fee is for above 6 people. Above 8 people typically also rent the annex. Cleaning fee is per week or partial week.

Please note that do have exterior security cameras in the driveway.







Property manager

Dana May
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only occupants who are on the lease may access the property Lease allows pool usage and ability to get beach passes. Include reason for stay.
Enter date and number of guests for quote (over 6 people extra charge). Rates vary by date, numbers and rooms (attached writer's annex $95 night).
The owner reserves the right to cancel any booking at any time.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number C0130601660

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Ann and Agassiz Rock, while Salem Witch Museum and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Park of New England and Maritime Gloucester. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Singing Beach - 4 min drive
  • Hammond Castle - 10 min drive
  • Half Moon Beach - 11 min drive
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 11 min drive
  • Good Harbor Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Manchester Station - 2 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poseidon's - 9 min drive
  • Woodman's of Essex - 6 min drive
  • Essex Seafood - 7 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 8 min drive
  • Salt Water Grille - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach! have a pool?

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

Is Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 1790 Captain's estate, large heated pool, 5 min to beautiful beach! located?

This family-friendly Manchester-by-the-Sea holiday home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Agassiz Rock, Singing Beach and White Beach. Black Beach and Coolidge Reservation are also within 3 miles (5 km). Manchester Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and owner
Could not be more happy with the magnificent accommodations and attentiveness of the property manger.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing retreat!
This is a lovely, quiet and large retreat in the timeless town of Manchester-By-The-Sea. It is located close to the main highway yet you can’t hear it. Town is less than a mile away and Singing beach a bit beyond. That made for lovely morning walks to start our days. The house was the perfect size for our party of 8. It offers large areas to gather and also smaller rooms for more privacy. Something for everyone. We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

ERIC A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great New England Vacation
My family spent a week at the house. More like a mansion, historical and beautiful inside and out. We had a great time at the pool area, traveling to all the nice towns in close proximity. It was a hot week but the air conditioning units and fans helped keep us cool. The property manager was on call at all times and very responsive and quick to resolve any issues we had, which were a few minor. Would happily book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time was had by all
We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful historic home. Thank you, Mary, for pointing us to places to dine and visit. We enjoyed dining at CK Pearl, Aillies, and the Lobster Pool. We also enjoyed visiting The Singing Beach, Coolidge Point, and Crane Estate. Dana and Mary are wonderful hosts and quick to respond and were able to take care of an issue for us in a very timely manner.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

5/5 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home in a Historic Setting
We had a wonderful stay at this home in Manchester by the Sea. It is a lovely old historic home extremely well situated close to town and transportation. It was a wonderful place to enjoy a family reunion with many meals eaten outside by the pool. We were there during an intense heat wave, so the pool was heaven and terrific way to cool down after the day's heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dana May

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Mary has worked for the Brookline Public Health Department for 20 years. Married to Owen, an administrator for the Brookline School system, they have two grown children, and a golden retriever. Favorite activities include early morning runs on Crane's Beach and afternoon walks around Black and White beach. We also enjoy kayaking up the Essex river. Mary's sister, Dana, also helps with the house.

Why they chose this property

This 1790 Sea Captain's estate is infused with historic charm. Stately situated on a beautifully landscaped 4,1 acres, the estate is perfect for enjoying nature and the ocean. With 5,000 square feet the home is both spacious and private. . Close to some the best beaches in New England.
Manchester-by-the-Sea, established 1645, exudes a delightful village charm. It is on Cape Ann, the more relaxed, less crowded Cape. Cape Ann's beauty is recognized by the many renown artists who chose to paint here including Winslow Homer, Milton Avery and Edward Hopper. The area still has a thriving artist community and art galleries. The seafood is among the world's best. Local farm stands are minutes from the house. Excellent restaurants are close by.
Manchester-by-the-Sea has a superb public school system, an excellent library, tennis, basketball and pickleball courts.
We are just over 30 minutes from Boston with its rich cultural heritage and its renown arts institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts. Boston is also easily accessible by train.
From New York: Boston is just 3 and 1/2 hours by Acela or 50 minutes on the Delta shuttle- Arrive in less time than getting to Montauk, and to a much more relaxed pace.

What makes this property unique

Our home has the details and charm of a historic colonial home. Six decorative fireplaces with carved wood mantels including clipper ships befitting our seaside locale. The yesteryear elegance of our antique home is blended with modern appointments- a sunny California kitchen and granite counter tops. The charm of our historic character combined with English Country comfort including plush, down filled sofas and chairs, a leather recliner - relaxation is yours!
The four acres feature gorgeous gardens, large lawns and a pool. ( Pool is shared with carriage house). The established trees provide for shade and cooling summer breezes. A wealth of birds regularly visit the estate including hummingbirds and a family of wild turkeys.

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