Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England

Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(105 Ratings)

House in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

18 guests · 10 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(105 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
It was wonderful. The house was a grand venue for the event (9 ladies), is beautifully furnished and very well equipped.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
This house is loaded with the elegance of the gilded age. Its' size made it easy for my entire family to be together when we all wanted to be in the same room, as well as have privacy when family members needed to work or wanted to do different activities. Some parts of the house do show its age, but that only added to the magic of the place. On the whole the house is very well kept up and the glamour of the house comes through in every room. The host was very easy to work with and helpful during our stay.
4.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Overall we had a great time in the area but this is not a house I would stay at again. It has great promise but needs some upkeep. A couple of the cabinets in the kitchen were broken, extra furniture and other things stored in some open areas, covered patio is cracking and looks unstable. Also some personal items were stored in one of the upstairs bathrooms which seemed odd.
4.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
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!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Lovely property Alix the owner and Don the property manager were very nice and very helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
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!
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
This was my second time renting this home and it’s a delight! Lots of space to spread out. Definitely an old home vibe but I think it makes the home interesting and unique. Definitely recommend!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Manchester-by-the-Sea?

The average price for a rental in Manchester-by-the-Sea is $901 per night. This rental is $863 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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