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These Airbnb rentals offer ocean views along Massachusetts’ coasts
For travelers seeking a family getaway, or those seeking to get away from family, Massachusetts offers guests an opportunity to experience oceanfront vacations from the North Shore to the Cape and Islands.
But with vacation season already underway and summer just a couple weeks away, vacationers may find themselves struggling to find a seaside rental — with some already booked until fall.
MassLive found several Airbnb beach properties still available for reservation, though many book fast so make your vacation plans quickly.
Whether you’re interested in wading in the waters of Plymouth or staying in a beachside villa on the outskirts of town, here are five summer vacation destination rentals considered guest favorites along the East Coast.
Luxury home, Fairhaven
For travelers looking to book a luxurious beach home with a “Cape Cod experience, without any of the traffic,” this Fairhaven Airbnb may be just right for you.
This home is within the top 5% of homes offering private beach access, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, six beds and sleeps up to eight guests, according to the listing.
It offers an expansive deck overlooking Buzzards Bay and a fire pit.
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It is described as “perfect for families,” and is in proximity of “charming towns,” such as Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, New Bedford and the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
Amenities include a gas grill, washer, dryer, beach chairs, kayaks, sand toys and a fully stocked kitchen.
Local attractions include Fairhaven Town Beach, Cisco Brewery and the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
The cost to rent this Airbnb starts at $1,062 a night.
Top floor penthouse, Bearskin Neck
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom penthouse in the heart of downtown Rockport on the North Shore is a guest favorite.
Overlooking the ocean from its back patio, this space sleeps up to five guests with one bed and two sofa beds.
The rental cost starts at $368 a night, with availability starting in mid-August.
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A six night booking minimum is required.
The property features a large exclusive deck, outdoor setting, a kitchen and living room, views of “quintessential New England,” and newly renovated bathroom, according to the Airbnb listing.
Entire home, Plymouth
Guests booking with a group of 10 or more may be interested in renting this five-bedroom home in Plymouth.
This home sleeps up to 14 people — featuring eight beds, four bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a heated, indoor pool.
Additionally, the space offers a backdoor patio with a fireplace and a deck overlooking the ocean, according to the Airbnb listing.
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It boasts a 4.9-star rating on Airbnb.
The rental rate starts at $732 night, with a two-night minimum with availability for select weeks in June, July and August.
Wave Watcher, Scituate
This beach house in Scituate offers groups of up to eight a spacious, modern get-away along the coast, according to the listing.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a front and back deck, this seaside rental is a guest favorite on Airbnb.
It is fully furnished with all new furniture, two king beds, bunk beds, two kayaks, two body boards and four beach chairs. The home has a modern feel with large windows, polished hardwood floors, a large living room and laundry room, according to the listing.
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The rental rate starts at $1,695 a night with a two-night booking minimum and availability for select weeks in June, July and August.
Condo, Barnstable
This three-bedroom, portside Barnstable condo offers guests an opportunity to “discover the allure of Cape Code effortlessly.”
It is described as spacious and tranquil, according to Airbnb.
The condo hosts up to six guests, featuring a “cozy,” living room space, a kitchen, two bathrooms and three bedrooms.
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The property also offers beach access.
For travelers looking to spend the day strolling Martha’s Vineyard, this rental is in proximity of a ferry terminal traveling to the island.
The rental fee starts at $439 a night, with availability for select weeks in June, July and August.
We’re still on the good side of the forecast today. We’ll see a good supply of sun to start, then the clouds will increase and a few showers will sink down from the north in the afternoon. We still manage to make it near 70. (Yay.)
Tomorrow’s high temperatures, however, comes after midnight tonight — before falling toward Saturday morning. If you think that’s confusing, try explaining the snow that’ll be flying in the higher elevations across New England (with solid accumulation above 4k feet).
Yes, the weather is upside down for late May.
We can blame an intense, compact upper-level pool of cold air that broke loose from a larger pool near the Arctic Circle days ago.
The pattern across North America has dropped it in our laps for a day, with cold, rainy, windy consequences.
Rain, wind and… snow?
This will be a sneaky storm. Early on, there might even be a calm, bright sky (very) early Saturday morning. Then the clouds move in and the wind intensifies from the northeast. Gust will briefly peak at 50+ along the coast (40+ inland).
Rain will mix with snow in northern New England, and perhaps in the highest elevations of southern New Hampshire and central Massachusetts.
This also depends on the intensity of the precipitation. Heavier bursts of rain can drag down colder air aloft, helping the snowflakes make it from cloud base to your home place (if you live above 1k feet).
Ironically, we’re not expecting a deluge from this storm. Most spots keep near a half inch, with higher amounts near an inch in northeast Mass./southern NH.
And then just like that, it’s over. The storm pulls away Saturday evening, the skies clear and we’re back to sun Sunday. Highs recover to near 70 with the slightest chance for a shower late day.
Better chances – and cooler temps – come both Monday and Tuesday.
Will summer ever take hold? We know from past years that June can really struggle. It appears that the start of the month may not live up to expectations. Although we are at least climbing back to the 80s late next week.
Have a good weekend.
The head of the Massachusetts State Police can’t be sued for an alleged program that secretly recorded officers’ phone conversations with civilians and used them to bring criminal charges, the First Circuit said Thursday.
A group of Massachusetts residents filed a putative class against against Superintendent Geoffrey Noble, as well as Motorola and other companies, over the secret recordings, which were used to propose criminal charges in at least 181 cases without prosecutors’ knowledge, the three judge panel said.
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Massachusetts families are spending 8% of their monthly income on health care, according to a new study. That puts the Bay State toward the higher end of the scale, coming in at No. 12 in the country.
The analysis from personal finance website WalletHub examined where people are spending the most and the least on health care.
Alaska was No. 1 in the U.S., spending over 10% of their income on health care. On the other end of the scale, Utah residents spend 5% of their income on health care.
“Sharp increases in health care costs in recent years have made it difficult for some people to seek essential care,” WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo said. “Even in states with lower-than-average health care prices, residents’ incomes may not be enough to keep up with the cost, especially since virtually every part of Americans’ budgets have been impacted by inflation over the past few years.”
To determine how much families are spending, WalletHub analyzed the prices of five key health care components across all 50 states, then combined those costs and compared them with each state’s median household income.
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Massachusetts spends the most on health care compared to other states in the region, according to the study. Vermont is the next-highest state in the Northeast, ranking at No. 14 with residents spending 7.98% of their income on health care.
Here are the top 10 states where people are spending the most on health care:
- Alaska
- Oregon
- Maine
- Mississippi
- West Virginia
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Montana
- South Dakota
- Louisiana
Check out the full study at WalletHub.
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