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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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Manchester, MA
  • Singing Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hammond Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Alix DeSeife Small

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 mountain biking and ecotours.
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Manchester, MA

What's nearby

  • Singing Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hammond Castle - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 20 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Team Biofuel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Causeway Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Marlin Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Bar and Grille - ‬13 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. 79 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Vance F.

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

Mini reunion of college friends

It was wonderful. The house was a grand venue for the event (9 ladies), is beautifully furnished and very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

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

Witchfest 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

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

Great stay

We have a great time, the property manager was really great and present.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Wonderful vacation

A one of a kind place to stay for large group of friends looking for a getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Perfect family getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The spacious house had lots of good places for our big group to spread out but also an excellent spot for us to all gather together. The house is beautiful and old with lots of character. Don was excellent with communication and we felt welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

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

Love the home but needs some TLC

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)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Great stay!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Family reunion to celebrate 2 birthdayts

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Villa Fiorna

This was a fascinating huge house with lots of interesting places to explore. The 5 children with our group of 11 loved the outdoor volleyball and basketball. Definitely the largest and most interesting property we have ever rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tara B.

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

30th birthday celebration

Great location. House is huge… reminded us of the Clue house. Definitely an older house with a creepy vibe. We loved it as we spent time in Salem. Property manager was very helpful with a few issues we had upon arrival. Overall great place for large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S., Charlotte , Vermont

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

Charming practical house

This is a large, charming place that has been around for a long time. It is well equipped and comfortable. While it might be formidable because of its size and design, it has been well lived-in and thus feels like home. Lovely location in the woods, close to beaches and small towns. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

June C.

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

Beautiful villa

This villa was stunning! Don was an amazing property manager! He walked through the house and showed us the historical aspects of the property! We were a large group, but we all have plenty of room and privacy from each other. The large atrium was the focal point of our stay. We loved all the lovely themed bedrooms upstairs as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Jen J.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Historic but in bad need of some upkeep

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.
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

8/10 Good

richard s.

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

Beautiful Home

The house is beautiful- the bedrooms are perfect! Loved the library- so much fun exploring the house. The house had the perfect vibe for Halloween time. Our family had a wonderful experience! Don was a doll, Alix did all he could to make our experience awesome. Thank you for an exciting experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alix DeSeife Small

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Languages:

English