Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Essex County

I’ve stayed at Karen’s Airbnb multiple times while traveling for work, and it’s always been a fantastic experience. Karen is a great host—she’s quick to respond to messages and makes sure everything is just right. The home itself is clean, comfortable, and in a great location, making it perfect for both work trips and relaxing stays. I always look forward to returning and highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone visiting the area!

After a very hectic week I was looking forward to this getaway weekend. Normally I’m a bit more engaged with my hosts so I want to apologize for initially not saying more than “Great! Thanks!” during the check in process. Erin made the process very easy and my friend and I were settled in quickly. As someone who loves to cook and quality home theater the spacious fully stocked kitchen and Dolby Atmos surround sound was more than I could have ever wanted. Thank you Erin. Can’t wait till next time.

Lauren’s house was the perfect place to stay for Christmas. It had everything we could possibly need and the garage was so convenient. I appreciated the night lights throughout the house. I felt very much at home and would highly recommend staying at Lauren’s!

Had everything you needed to sleep, cook and stay while visiting family.

This was a best of all worlds for a family birthday celebration. The property was big enough to be comfortable, with outdoor seating to allow us to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. We could gather around the counter in the kitchen, in the living room area and had the option (which we did not use) for a family style dinner in the dining area. Beds were comfortable and the house was spotless. Instructions for entry and use of kitchen and tv were very helpful and specific (not all newer tech is intuitive, and this was well anticipated by our hosts). The location is close to Salem for a daytime Halloween visit and the option to walk around Marblehead during the evening trick or treat activities, finishing with a walk from the house to an elevated harbor point to watch the closing festivities in Salem across the way. We all were completely impressed with the property and the location and would look to stay there again.

I recently stayed at Peter's place, and it was exactly as described in the posting. The pictures were accurate, and I was pleased to find the space clean and well-maintained upon arrival. The location is fantastic, as I grew up in the area. I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future. Highly recommend!

This is an older ranch with a spacious kitchen and super comfortable beds. A beautiful beach is steps down the road. It is the first house off the highway, so you may hear traffic noise. There is a dehumidifier, which you will need to turn to the highest setting. The host is friendly and very responsive.

Heather was a great host who was quick to respond with any questions. The house was spacious and clean. Near plenty of good places to eat but secluded enough for peaceful evenings. Would stay again if vacationing in or around Gloucester.

Great host and very responsive. I was a little worried about the driveway because I have a full size truck but there was plenty of room. No worries for anyone else that’s driving there. Subway is close by to take into Boston and plenty of places to eat about a mile away.

Nancy and Steve's guest apartment is in a great location in North Cambridge - easily walkable to stores and restaurants and public transportation. The apartment is very comfortable for two people, and had everything we needed for our stay.

These hosts were outstanding! Everything looked exactly like the pictures, very clean, very quiet, very peaceful.

Lisa's place is on the TOP of the list of Airbnb's I have tried. This one was homey, it was clean, it was the best appointed Airbnb I have had - so many extras, including a basket full of goodies and necessities - toothbrushes, tissues, rain poncho, feminine products, and much more. Also lots of soft, thick towels were stocked on the shelf. There was a heat lamp above the shower in the bathroom - first time I have ever seen that. The kitchen had everything we needed - pots, pans, dishes, silverware, Keurig, microwave, dishwasher, etc. The fridge was stocked with many bottles of water and, cutely, little frozen juice pops in the freezer. The beds were comfortable and there were closets and dressers for clothes. It was quiet and peaceful. Lisa's responsiveness was excellent. She answered questions quickly and thoroughly and was very friendly and professional too. We all LOVED this bnb and will return in a heartbeat - it's a great place and I highly recommend it!! 5 stars or hearts ;) ♥

Great place, the house is wonderful, we like it a lot... the house was very clean, the kitchen is very well equipped, the street is very quiet to park the car... Tesfaye very helpful, friendly,.. I would definitely go back to rent this house ..

The space was clean, quiet, and spacious, and Tina was kind enough to even provide some ready-meals like and mac and cheese and ramen. The space isn’t fancy, but it gets the job done, and it’s walkable to downtown Salem. My only real critique is that a table in the kitchen — even a tiny one — would have been immensely appreciated.

Great cozy place to stay, lots of space and beautiful neighborhood, close to supermarkets and restaurants.

Such a gem. Isabel's place was very clean and cozy. Location is wonderful..we used the T for the majority of our trip. We also enjoyed the Columbian restaurant on the corner...they had delicious baked goods. We hope to visit Boston again and will book with Isabel.

Our family really enjoyed our long weekend at Donald’s place. The location is great, right in the middle of Marblehead, walkable to old town and the various shops and restaurants that dot the area— a great base for visiting friends and family on the north shore. We’ll definitely look to stay here again if available the next time we’re in the area.

My stay at the Marsh-Mellow, hosted by MaryJane, was phenomenal. From check-in to check-out, the process was simple as MaryJane had clear, detailed instructions on how to enter as well as great recommendations on what to do in the area. I have no hesitation when I recommend this space as your next getaway trip. You will not be disappointed!

Solid, clean AirBNB. Tristan reached out ahead of time with an issue that came up from the prior rental that he was not going to have time to fix, which was not an issue at all during our stay, and we appreciated the communication. Good location right near downtown, everything within a 5-15 minute walk. Side note, the TV is huge! I would stay here again.

We loved our stay at Darryl's place in Gloucester. The apartment was bigger than we expected, spotless, well-appointed, and comfortable. The location was awesome-- right at one end of Main Street, which had lots of great shops and restaurants to explore, and walkable to the beach (even for my young children, as long as we stopped for snacks and browsing along the way). Highly recommend!

Kelly was an excellent host. My friend and I were visiting friends in Salem. The house was perfect for our needs in a quiet neighbourhood. We had everything we needed. Clean and Quiet I would highly recommend. Thank you!

Christina's property was a wonderful place to escape to for a few days! It is the perfect size for 1-2 people, has everything you need, and the view is unbeatable. The parking space is incredibly convenient and the location of the property provides easy access to the rest of Bearskin Neck and Rockport proper. I hope to stay here again in the future!

Great stay in Salem at Eric’s place! We needed a place to attend a wedding and other festivities and Eric’s place was perfect. It was super, super clean and exactly as described!

Brian’s place was proximate to everything we could’ve possibly needed for our post-Christmas New England trip to visit family. The home was clean, tidy, and well-stocked with the essentials. The layout made it feel spacious, which is great when traveling with our 3-year-old, and Brian’s local recommendations were spot on. Would absolutely stay again.