Elegant Italian Villa On The Scenic Coast of New England

Manchester, Massachusetts
$1800 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 10

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 18

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    10 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 6500 Sq Ft (604 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Library
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: If Smoking Outside, Please Dispose Properly Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 18

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Review Review

  • Tom and Gayle D.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2026

    Stayed Jun 18, 2026

    Large historic villa with plenty of rooms and bathrooms for everyone!

  • Michelle N.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    We had the best time ever staying at this beautiful Villa!! It was so magical and was a highlight of our time in Massachusetts. It is great at accommodating large groups. The host was fantastic and answered all my questions swiftly. He even came by in person to help me figure out the air conditioning! I would definitely stay here again.

  • Graham P.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2026

    Stayed Jun 12, 2026

    We recently stayed at Villa Fiore for a retreat for a nonprofit group from across the country. The property was great and worked perfectly for our needs. Space was great and comfortable and it was fun staying at an historic place. Would highly recommend.

  • Leslie L.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2026

    Stayed Jun 10, 2026

    The house was amazing. Nice walk to the beach, but plenty of parking too for those not up for a walk! Great for our family get together. We really enjoyed it! Thank you!

  • Devin C.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    We were so lucky to find this amazing property to host our guests for our wedding weekend. It is an amazing building to behold: ample space, gorgeous details throughout, functional fireplaces, comfortable beds. Every turn we took, there was something new to discover. This beautiful property certainly made our weekend, and made our guests feel at ease. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you to the wonderful communication, both on the VRBO app and with the property manager directly by text. Is there something more than 5 stars?

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    House was perfect for extended family - everyone had their own space and kitchen was stocked with everything needed.

  • Devin S.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    It was a wonderful stay! What an amazing house. The space was clean and beautiful and the host was incredibly responsive. Different rooms are hot or cold, so choose the one that's best for how you sleep! This was perfect for the student retreat we ran

  • Jackie W.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Perfect for what we need!! Lots of space for my large family to spread out and enjoy our holiday together. Host, as always is super responsive and accommodating!!

  • Brandon A.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    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!

  • Ericka S.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    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.

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    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

  • Mark F.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    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.

  • Christina S.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    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.

  • Michael P.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    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!

  • Ashley L.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Came here with my bridesmaids/friends and had the best time. All the rooms were amazing and comfortable and the grounds are gorgeous.

  • Emily B.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Thoroughly delightful

  • John W.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Always a great stay. 4th time staying here and will stay again.

  • Joe G.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    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.

  • Teresa E.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    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!

  • Trevor N.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    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!

  • Sharon C.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    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.

  • lindsey f.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    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.

  • Carolyn G.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We went to Salem, took train there and back. We went to the castle in Gloucester, very cool. It was by the ocean, you could see seals in the distance on an island. House was big and roomy. We had a fire in the fireplace every evening, it was warm and cozy. All sixteen of us had enough space, loved the grounds.

  • Melissa W.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    House is beautiful. Plenty of room and is decorated very nice. There is some random furniture almost everywhere in the hallways and the upstairs bathroom has what we believe was black mold growing in it. It’s a beautiful home and glad we stayed here but just a little rough in the cleanliness aspect. (The bedrooms were all clean tho)

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$1,800+
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