10 Jaw-Dropping New England Vacation Homes
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It seems there’s never a wrong time to duck out from your responsibilities for a week. Vacations are always in season, and in New England, that could mean escaping to the coast or heading up north to the mountains.
A Portland, Oregon-based rental platform called Vacasa offers both—it has hundreds of getaway options in New England for groups large and small. While the company provides rental management for thousands of homes across the country, its selection of vacation homes in New England is top notch.
Here, find 10 of Vacasa’s most stunning rental homes. Rates and fees vary by occupancy, season, and length of stay, so enter dates in the rental calendar for an accurate price estimate.
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1. Beauty and the Beach on Chapoquoit Island
Falmouth, Mass.
4 bedrooms, accommodates 10 guests
This bayfront home on the Cape offers access to three private beaches, where spectacular sunsets unfold over the horizon. The more than 2,500-square-foot manse is bright and airy, and has plenty of windows overlooking the ocean.
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2. Sampson’s Folly
Barnstable, Mass.
6 bedrooms, accommodates 14 guests
Built in 1793, the Josiah Sampson House is on the National Register of Historic Places. With six bedrooms, a huge kitchen, and plenty of living space, it’s the ideal spot for the whole family (and then some) to soak in New England’s time-honored charm.
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3. The Looks Pond Garden House
West Tisbury, Mass.
4 bedrooms, accommodates 7 guests
Nestled near Looks Pond, this guest house on Martha’s Vineyard is sunny and comfortable. It boasts beautiful gardens and views of the water.
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4. Artist’s Waterfront Retreat
Newburyport, Mass.
2 bedrooms, accommodates 4 guests
This classic saltbox home is chock full of historic charm. It’s only a mile to downtown Newburyport, yet it retains a tranquil atmosphere that’s best suited for painting watercolors.
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5. Grandeur On The Green
Kennebunkport, Maine
5 bedrooms, accommodates 14 guests
This vibrant home in coastal Maine is situated across from a golf course. Bright colors and sumptuous furnishings adorn the interior, while a sizable patio and a pergola await outside.
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6. Stunning Coastal Retreat
Falmouth, Mass.
5 bedrooms, accommodates 12 guests
A coveted Cape Cod hideaway, this luxurious home in East Falmouth is a few minutes from the beach. The house is bedecked in stylish coastal accents, and has ample space for entertaining.
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7. Pedra Estate
Ludlow, Vt.
5 bedrooms, accommodates 10 guests
When winter rears its head, you can ski in and ski out of this contemporary estate up north. The place is a short drive from Okemo Mountain Resort and Green Mountain National Forest, and features a huge dining room with a chandelier.
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8. A Home with a View
Falmouth, Mass.
2 bedrooms, accommodates 4 guests
This house in Falmouth puts a modern twist on the classic woodland lodge. The stylish abode at the edge of Jenkins Pond comes with a private hot tub.
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9. Seaport Signal Building
Boston, Mass.
1 bedroom, accommodates 4 guests
Fancy a staycation in a luxe loft? This mod unit in the Seaport’s Signal Industries Building gives you access to a stunning roof deck, not to mention giant windows that frame views of the city.
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10. Glorious Gingerbread Victorian Cottage
Oak Bluffs, Mass.
5 bedrooms, accommodates 13 guests
Ripped straight from the pages of a fairytale, this colorful cottage on the Vineyard boasts a playful wraparound porch. The gingerbread-style Victorian continues its pastel palette on the interior, right down to the pale pink kitchen.
