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Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England

Holiday home in Manchester-by-the-Sea with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to Villa Fiori
Step back in time to the Gilded Age in Manchester-by-the-Sea
"Wow!" is all people say when they first step inside this stunning atrium.
This exceptional property was designed by renowned architect, William Sears.
Given as a wedding present from a father to his daughter in 1896.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 18603.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hammond Castle
  • Place, Coolidge Reservation
  • Place, Singing Beach
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 10

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England

Villa Fiori in scenic Manchester-by-the-sea is a short walk from local Black & White Beach and a 3 minute drive from the famous Singing Beach! Perfect for family reunions and group vacations. Only 45 minutes from Boston by train or car.

The unique Villa Fiori was designed by the same architect as the world renowned Isabela Stuart Gardner Museum in Boston as a wedding present from a father to his daughter in 1896. The historic mansion was updated over the years.

When you walk into the house you are greeted by an Italian style courtyard and grand stairway. The first floor features a formal dining room with a sunroom attached, a large eat-in kitchen with double ovens, two dishwashers, a Miele 6 burner stove top, and back porch with two grills. Perfect for entertaining. Also, on the first floor is the classic and cozy walnut paneled library filled with books and games. It is furnished with a bar, wine refrigerator, a card table, and ample seating around the fireplace and tv. The library opens up to the patio and garden. The outdoor furniture and fire-pit sit above the large lawn. The formal gardens and the surrounding woods give a sense of privacy belying the close proximity to downtown Manchester and Gloucester. Finally, there is a powder room off of the courtyard and off the back hallway there is also a laundry room with a washer, dryer and iron.

The second floor features two master bedrooms with queen sized beds and baths, two suites with double twin beds and baths, two bedrooms with double sized beds, one bedroom with a queen sized bed, and one bedroom with a twin bed. There are four full bathrooms on the second floor and one half bath that serves the third floor.

The third floor has two bedrooms, the larger featuring a queen sized bed and the second room has two twin beds.

During the summer months relax on our patio in the comfortable lawn furniture and with the outdoor fire pit that overlooks the great lawn where you can also enjoy a game of volleyball or badminton. On our back porch, have fun with the fooseball table or play some basketball on our small home court.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision required. Additional deposit may apply
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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
If smoking outside, please dispose properly
Strict NO SMOKING / NO VAPING policy inside & outside at any time. Additional Cleaning fees will apply if evidence of smoking is found.
Due to the historic characteristics of this home with steep staircases and open balconies, children are welcome but must be supervised at all times.
Maximum overnight occupancy is 18 guests. Not to exceed 25 total persons inside the dwelling or on the property grounds at any time. 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
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0206131660

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 near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salem Witch Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach. Maritime Gloucester and Long Hill are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Manchester, MA

What's nearby

  • Coolidge Reservation - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Singing Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Station - 2 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Essex Seafood - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia 525 Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪West Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cala's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Graves Beach, White Beach and Black Beach. Coolidge Reservation and Singing Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Manchester Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the property for a small wedding party in the area. There were 18 of us and it couldn’t have been any more perfect! Initially, it had a little bit of a creepy vibe, which was amazing and fun! But after the house was filled with people, you could feel the love in the house and it felt so warm and amazing. Does the house need some work? Definitely, it’s a work in progress. Does it add to the charm? 100% absolutely! The entire wedding party all said it was the most amazing and unique stay they have had. Thank you so much for some unforgettable memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

art f.

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

Fun family week

Lovely property Alix the owner and Don the property manager were very nice and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilze G.

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

Very special venue

The space was such a welcome change from a hotel. Lots of comfortable spaces for small group conversations and the library was a perfect place to unwind by the fire. The kitchen had a great layout for serving up meals and everyone felt "at home" immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Easter Gathering

Second time staying in this home for our family Easter celebration. Everything was wonderful! Don went above and beyond for us from start to finish.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Janice P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aunt

Great house for large family if you are ok with antique style and eclectic furnishings/style. Lots of room, kitchen well equipped, plenty of sleeping beds. Great location & private. Extremely “lived in” comfortable but very old- nothing remodeled in a long time but charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa H.

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

Bachelorette Weekend

We had an absolute blast at this place for my sister's bachelorette weekend! It gave us the exact vibes we were looking for and provided the perfect backdrop for a weekend full of fun and laughter. The highlight was definitely the murder mystery we did; The house added an exciting and mysterious element to our time together. Overall, it was the perfect venue for an unforgettable weekend with my sister and her closest friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor N.

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

Weekend Retreat

Had an absolutely wonderful stay at this charming Villa this past weekend. It was perfect for the size of our group - we had 12 people and everyone had their own bed (a first for us!) The Villa itself is lovely with a gorgeous central atrium space and enough little private nooks and spaces for people to chill. The kitchen came fully stocked with every kind of cooking pot/pat/utensil you could ask for and the owners were very accommodating with some schedule adjustments we asked for. It’s also only a short drive to Gloucester where we grabbed dinner on Sat. And WOW is the drive around Manchester and Gloucester breathtaking!On top of all of that, the property manager Don was so great - turning the heat on early for us and even stopping by on Friday before we kicked off to make sure everything was just right.Couldn’t have asked for a better experience from end to end! Gracie Villa Fiore!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen K.

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

Room for a large group in historic house

Manager was away but very helpful & friendly by phone. House is grand & interesting, grounds are large & inviting. Furniture a bit worn and not particularly comfortable, but adequate for a group of up to 18 to stay and have a great time. Location is excellent & feels very private while being walkable to beaches. Plenty of activities for the whole family & great restaurants in area. Kitchen nicely equipped with those two dishwashers you want when cooking or serving 12+ people! Everyone had a good time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Dublin-Boston-Reno Family Vacation

The house was perfect for our annual 3 generation family summer vacation! The house was fully equipped with everything we needed except for our food. Both indoors and outdoors was spacious and gracious and reminiscent of times past. It was cool during our heat wave week and so comfortable to come back to after a day at the beach. Lots of outdoor play space for big and little kids, with lots of pleasant outdoor seating areas and garden. All beds were comfortable and showers were great. Kitchen easily accommodated our food storage and meal prep. All good!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Irene M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Way overpriced

At one time this was a beautiful villa. However, the lack of maintenance has left it in a poor and uninviting state. The kitchen was full of mouse droppings ( we had to evict several mice), and most of the rooms were ringed with mold. The couches in the main seating area are completely devoid of cushioning and are stained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

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

Witches Bachelorette Bash

I came up with 12 of my friends for my bachelorette party. The house was awesome, we were so happy to have stayed there. Plenty of space for everybody and activities! We did Halloween crafts the first night in the dining room then headed out back to sit around the firepit. The next night when we did our famous witches bar crawl there were plenty of bathrooms and mirrors for all of us to get ready in then plenty of space in the study and living room to film tik toks and have some fun before heading out. Don was a great host giving us great suggestions on what to do and coming by to introduce himself. We will definitely look into renting the house again in the future and recommend it to anyone coming to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ella M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for large Family.

I expected the property to be old. It definitely needs some TLC and repairs. Very disappoint they were no screens on door in kitchen. I like to enjoy the early morning air. The kitchen could've been cleaner, we washed all pots and pans as we use them, some were petty bad. Bathrooms had lots of mildew, should be cleaned with bleach. Not being able to lock the place up was something I've never experienced before. The best part was a place to stay with a large family and spending our days at Singing beach, It is a beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Paulo S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

***DO NOT RENT THIS PROPERTY***

Were certain that and its heyday this property was amazing however time has certainly worn it down to the point of disappointment. Although the description did indicate some where in tear we were not prepared for the level that we encountered. In the interest of time below is a quick summary of our experience. 1). Upon arrival the place was not ready for us - no hand soap and toilet paper in bathrooms. 2). Unwashed dishes, pots and silverware. We ran the dishwashers twice on day one. 3). Broken or loud air conditioners. It’s important to note that there is no central air therefore in order to keep house cool you have to run the ACs all the time. 4). Damaged fixtures through the house - towel hangers, door knobs, shelves, etc. 5). Incredibly wore out beds and couches. We were so nervous that these would break during the week given how worn they are. Overall, we made it work as we were not going to let this ruin our vacation but boy we’re we disappointed. It’s important to note that the house MGR (Bruce) was attentive to our requests and concerns which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Ericka S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mold in dishwasher - gross. Window Sills, door jambs, threshholds caked with insects. Spacious with lots of beds. Couches in living room broken down and musty. Very old house - charm, but old smell. Host/ Property manager very accommodating!Needs TLC. lots.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was more than perfect for our group of 10. I would 100% recommend and stay here again! We went into Salem during the day for kot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 18 people found the perfect spot near the coast and in close proximity to Salem. Just a 20 minute Uber ride to Salem. The villa has loads of character and charm. Lots of room for everyone and the bedrooms were comfortable as well. We loved hanging out in the kitchen and library. There was plenty of room to cook and entertain tight quarters. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s an interesting eclectic house that was perfect for the murder mystery night we held there. Bathrooms and bedrooms were spotlessly clean. We all had hot water for showers and the washing machine. It’s an old house so that must be taken into account. No central air and some of the air conditioners didn’t work too well. Luckily the week we were there, the temperature dropped nicely in the evenings and we could leave windows open. For the rooms where windows could be opened. Overall a great stay and would recommend. Particularly for the cooler months.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Perfect Family Holiday

First impressions are always important and entering the great room with the high ceiling, arches, balcony and beautiful woodwork confirmed this was going to be perfect location for our far flung family. Further explorations of the 10 bedrooms confirmed sleeping arrangements for all 16 of those staying and room to add two friends who stayed over one night. Our big family and friends gathering of 27 people held midweek with a wonderful lobster clam bake on the patio followed by an afternoon of badminton capped off a perfect week. The house, the weather and the family and friends from all over the US combined to make this a ‘must do again’ occasion. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Bachelorette fun

Came here with my bridesmaids/friends and had the best time. All the rooms were amazing and comfortable and the grounds are gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Great place for a house party

Thoroughly delightful
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Great stay!

Always a great stay. 4th time staying here and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely large old house/mansion

Lovely large old house/mansion probably from the early 1900's. Lots of space, beds are quite comfortable, heat and hot water work well. Bathrooms have been updated as has the kitchen. Really interesting eclectic decor feel like being in a bygone era. Still in the process of being renovated, will be a real stunning property once everything is completed. Pretty easy to converse with host and host's property manager was extremely helpful and responsive. Towels, linens, hair dryers are provided as well as hand soap, however you'll need to bring soap, shampoo, conditioner. Near town although better places to go are Gloucester, Salem, Beverly as there is more variety for places to eat. Very nice stay, was there with 13 family members for my nephew's wedding and there was plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

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

Wonderful for a book club weekend

My book club really enjoyed Villa Fiori for a weekend trip together. Such a unique, striking space, with several wonderful spaces to gather (atrium, library, dining room, kitchen) and plenty of bedrooms to spread out to. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and serving for our large group, and we enjoyed some of the books and games provided as well. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

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

Quirky and fun

We had a family gathering at Villa Fiori the week of Halloween. What a perfect environment! There were 16 of us and we had more than enough space for everyone. The house is old and it definitely needs some work but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite the quirkiness. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsey f.

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

Unique property

The house was so cool .. a lot to take in and we loved the location. Manchester by the sea was such a cute little town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alix DeSeife Small

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