Oceanfront Luxury Home: 6BR - 4 King, 4.5 BA, Elevator, 3 Decks & Hot Tub
Blue Sky will lure you in with its oceanfront views, private walkway/stairs to the beach, six-person hot tub facing the ocean, deck spanning the length of the house, a sunset deck facing west, a sundeck facing south, and a two-level swing set for the kids.
Enter the house through a grand stairway or an elevator with handicapped access to all floors. Choose to sleep in one of the 4 king bedrooms, the middle bedroom with two twin beds, or a fun loft with 4 single beds. Enjoy the open-concept gourmet kitchen, living room, dining room, and sunroom all with incredible views of the Atlantic. Blue Sky also offers stunning views of the Great Marsh, Newburyport harbor, Cape Ann, Salisbury Beach, Hampton Beach, and Isle of Shoals. All amenities on Plum Island are within walking distance or a 5-minute drive to historic Newburyport.
This house has been our family's primary residence for over 30 years. It is a dream come true to live on the ocean in a community rich with maritime and American history. We have always loved to share our home with family and friends and now we share it on a rental basis for 2 1/2 months in the summer with families who will enjoy it and treat it like their own home. Our Newbury short-term rental permit number is 2026-038.
Our optimal rental clients are families or extended families with 14 members or less, especially those with accessibility requirements (elevator). We have also rented to sets of friends who like to vacation together. To minimize excessive wear and tear and respect our neighbors, we refrain from renting to local families who want to invite local friends and/or business acquaintances for beach/house parties. No parties or events are allowed or guests beyond the rental party itself, without prior approval. Instant booking is allowed, although we will review clients to make sure they fit this profile, and recommend it is not a good fit if they desire to open the house to extra guests beyond the rental party.
We bought the original cottage, which was located on the ocean side of the property, and built this house while living in the cottage. Since the house is built into the primary dune, the main entrance and driveway are at the basement level. During a renovation 15 years ago, we installed an elevator to make the house wheelchair accessible. The family bathroom toilet and sink, as well as the outdoor shower on the main deck, are wheelchair accessible. We are happy to extend all the joys you'll find in this house for those with extra needs.
Upon arrival, we give everyone a 30+ minute tour of the house and show you how everything works (i.e. elevator, German-style tilt/turn windows, A/C systems, fully automatic generator backup system, hot tub, etc.) and answer any questions you may have. During your stay, we will be available by phone and in person, and have technical support on call if any maintenance issues arise during your stay. Some systems are automated and we get web notifications if there's a water leak, if the Sub-zero refrigerator doors are left open, etc. The light switches are automated and we can remotely provide assistance turning on or turning off lights, if necessary.
The surrounding areas of Boston, North Shore, Portsmouth, NH, and all of northern New England are all at your disposal when you stay at Blue Sky.
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This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Newbury
Located in Newbury, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hampton Beach and Seabrook Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Custom House Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at Casino Ballroom. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Plum Island Point - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Hampton Beach - 25 min drive - 24.5 km
Getting around
Newburyport Station - 11 min drive
Rowley Station - 15 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Sin A Loa - 13 min drive
Carmine - 6 min drive
Dolphin Bar - 14 min drive
Carousel Bar & Lounge - 14 min drive
Port Vida - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Oceanfront Luxury Home: 6BR - 4 King, 4.5 BA, Elevator, 3 Decks & Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Luxury Home: 6BR - 4 King, 4.5 BA, Elevator, 3 Decks & Hot Tub?
As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Luxury Home: 6BR - 4 King, 4.5 BA, Elevator, 3 Decks & Hot Tub on 31 July 2027 start from NZ$28,424, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Oceanfront Luxury Home: 6BR - 4 King, 4.5 BA, Elevator, 3 Decks & Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront Luxury Home: 6BR - 4 King, 4.5 BA, Elevator, 3 Decks & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront Luxury Home: 6BR - 4 King, 4.5 BA, Elevator, 3 Decks & Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront Luxury Home: 6BR - 4 King, 4.5 BA, Elevator, 3 Decks & Hot Tub located?
Nestled on the beach, this Newbury holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Newbury Beach and Plum Island Beach. Plum Island Point and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The home was beautiful and comfortable. The views were glorious from sunrise to sunset. We had plenty of room for our extended family of 10. The beds were extremely comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. After two days, I was sure we'd rent again!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our week at this beautiful house! The breathtaking views, beach access, well-appointed kitchen, many gathering spaces, and other amenities are unparalleled. The playground and the many toys, books, and puzzles were a hit with our young grandchildren. David was always accessible and went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. We hope to return!
House is right on the beach, and I saw the sunrise every morning come up over the water. Play area outside essential for little ones. Kitchen was so well equipped my chef brother in law felt right at home. We wanted for nothing.
Blake S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann K.
31 August 2017
This is a beautiful property and David is a wonderful host.
We spent a perfect week at this property with guests ranging in age from 2-90. The house was well stocked, the layout was perfect and the beach was incredible. David has thought of everything and we can't wait to return!
Mary Ann K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot because this was my first season to offer summer weekly rentals!
We loved staying in this beautiful home! It was so well equipped with lots of attention to detail.
The views could not be beat from the whole back of the house. Everything you could want in a rental house.
BEST vacation EVER! Perfect location, gorgeous beach -right off the deck- Everything we needed. Hot tub & play area a real plus. Dave was available & helpful with suggestions. Thank you!
Mary F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rae F.
17 August 2016
Beautifully appointed home with wonderful areas to gather and entertain both inside and out!
We loved our week at this Plum Island home!
We are an extended family of young and old(er), and this home allowed us to all be together for a beach week with plenty of room for all.
The location is the best on Plum Island, with a beautiful oceanfront deck and private way to the beach.
The well appointed kitchen allowed for everyone to have room to prepare and cook as needed. Two large TVs, plenty of casual seating and dining areas made it easy for us to relax in the evenings.
During the heat wave, the central AC was a welcome plus as we came off the beach!
We look forward to a return trip.
Rae F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks so much Rae for taking the time to write such a nice review! I'm so glad your family enjoyed your stay at my home on Plum Island. I would love to have you and your family back! Have a great year ahead!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Karla E.
16 July 2016
Loved it!!!
My husband had a stroke 6 years ago and we had looked for a wheelchair accessible property right on the beach for several years with no luck until we discovered this property. It has an elevator, tempurpedic bed and an outdoor enclosed shower which the owner was kind enough to finish before we got there so that my husband could have a shower. We had a family reunion and celebrated my 75th birthday. It was a wonderful week for us thanks to the owner David Williamson who was so helpful and considerate of our situation in every way. We had a small everyday issue with batteries for the remotes for the bed and he even offered to come over at 10 pm because he knew my husband had to sleep at a 35 degree angle. We have rented houses in several countries and I have never rented a house that was so well stocked nor have I encountered such a considerate owner. The view from the deck is wonderful. We enjoyed the hot tub every night. We did have a couple of days of not great weather but the house is large enough that the three generations had plenty of room to find things to do. I hired a trainer to come two different days for an exercise class. The deck was large enough for 5 of us to work out. I can't imagine that anyone would not enjoy this property. We would definitely like to do it again.
KJE - Newburyport, MA
Karla E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Karla,
Thank you so much for your very kind words! I am so glad that your family had a great time and that the house worked out for everyone, and especially for Ron! You're welcome anytime!!!
I booked this stay way before COVID and 'shelter in place', so by the time it rolled around, a 'vacation' was the last thing we needed! I figured, at best, it would be a change of scenery. WOW! What scenery!
Above all else, Dave was communicative before our stay in reassuring me that all necessary precautions were being made to ensure that his property was clean and virus-free. He substituted informational videos for his usual walk-through welcome tour and our departure instructions included gathering all linens for professional cleaning. We felt very safe.
Even though Plum Island is not considered a 'hot spot' for the pandemic, we chose not to shop in nearby Newburyport or eat out in restaurants. That said, there was so much to do, see, explore and eat that we had a fabulous time!
The house is BIG! We were 12 extended family members and we didn't even use all the bedrooms! Many chefs in the kitchen with room to spare. Dinners at the outdoor table with elbow room. Game nights in the livingroom with plenty of space for charades and dancing. Days spent in lounge chairs (one for each of us!) on multi-level decks. Quick dips in the (cold!) ocean followed by a warm-up in the hot tub. Evenings making s'mores over the fire pit and looking at the stars. Sunrise over the ocean. Sunset from the sunset-deck. 4th of July fireworks from neighboring houses on the beach and an intense lightening storm one night over the ocean. Gorgeous and stunning are 2 words that come to mind when I think of the views from the house.
Inside and out, Dave and Lynn have thought of every possible convenience and luxury. The softest towels, shampoo and soap in all the showers (though I only used the outdoor one! When in Rome...) and a library full of beach-reads to browse. The kitchen is outfitted with every high-end appliance known, enough dishes and cutlery to entertain the entire neighborhood and enough space for many chefs to show their prowess and not get in eachothers' way.
I HIGHLY recommend this property! We will definitely make this our yearly getaway!
Suzannah V.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Suzannah, I’m so glad your family loved your week here on Plum Island. Your kind words are truly much appreciated. Let’s make this an annual tradition!
This place is worth every penny. Dave and Lynn were incredibly responsive and helpful - more commutative than any VRBO host I've ever experienced. The home itself was super clean, with modern amenities, and likely the most well stocked home I've ever stayed in. The location is super easy to get to, and the views speak for themselves. Endless beach chairs, blankets, beach umbrellas, etc. to make your beach vacation easy and seamless. Plenty of space for comfortable lounging inside and out, eating large family dinners, and watching sun rises and sun sets. Even a yoga mat for my morning sun salutations! This was the perfect spot for our family.
We couldn’t have asked for a better spot for our family vacation. The house had beach access and amazing views. We absolutely loved the deck overlooking the ocean. The house was stocked with anything you’d need for cooking and grilling, and the owners supplied plenty of beach and bath towels. Speaking of the owners, Dave was fantastic and easy to reach with any questions. Would love to stay here again one day!
Our family of 12 stayed at this property recently. The house has everything you could ever want or need. We encountered a couple of issues during our stay and Dave addressed them immediately. Location leaves nothing to be desired. Steps from the beach and access to the sandbar at low tide. The kids and adults enjoyed the stay equally. We will likely be back. Thanks Dave.
Priscilla G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2021
Priscilla, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! You have a great family and I so glad everyone enjoyed themselves!
Our family of 17 stayed at this wonderful house and location. The house was well equipped. Dave and Lynn thought of every detail to make our stay fabulous. The property even had a playscape and plenty of games and art supplies for the kiddos. Dave was very always available to answer any questions we had. Our stay was everything we hoped it would be. We hope to return next year.
Tom and Brenda A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2021
Tom & Brenda,
Thanks so much for your review! I’m so glad your family had a great time and we’d love to have you back!
Warm regards,
Dave
Our mom rented Dave’s house for her 4 sons, 3 daughter-in-laws and 6 grandchildren! We all were very impressed with the beautiful beachfront well equipped house! It had everything you needed and more and Dave was great host. Despite the not so beach like weather- we had a great time! Fun time shopping in the quaint town of Newburyport. The hot tub was a lifesaver on the chilly days!!!
Can't beat the location. Every aspect of the house was well thought through. The deck, access to the beach and main level of the house were all outstanding. I would highly recommend this home.
David G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2020
Thanks David! Truly appreciate your review. The best endorsement is that your group has already booked the same week next year! Thank you!!
Our family of 8 adults and 6 children had a fabulous week’s stay in this great house. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, implements, glasses, spices, 2 refrigerators, plus 2 cold drawers. Bathrooms were supplied with shampoo, conditioner, soaps, even makeup remover. The kids loved the beach, games, and play structure, the adults enjoyed the hot tub and spacious deck. Multiple TVs and electronic games, dvds, cds, were also popular. Dave was very responsive to any questions we had. Fabulous week!
Judith D.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Bonni T.
3 September 2018
This property has it all! We loved our stay!
Beautiful home on the beach with every amenity you can think of. We had a fabulous time. We hope to return next year!
Bonni T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
JANE M.
28 August 2016
The Best Vacation !!!!!!!
Our family (12+) enjoyed our 3rd visit to Dave's Spectacular Home !!! 4 Families, 5 teens and lot's of visitors !!! This house accommodates everyone with lot's of space, Gorgeous Views and tons of things to do !!!
The Ocean is Fabulous and warm enough to swim...often !!! Everything we needed was already there or within
walking distance to get....such a well stocked house !!!!!
We All relaxed and Had A Ball!!!!
Thank You Dave for everything !!! You Are The BEST Host Ever !!!!!
Jane McDonald and Family
JANE M.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks Jane! I really appreciate the very kind words! I love having your family enjoy your vacation at my home! Always lots of smiling faces and positive energy! Have a great year ahead!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Fred P.
29 June 2016
We had a great time! What a great house!
David - we really appreciated you sharing your beautiful home with us! We were in town for my daughter's wedding and the house worked out great for our large group. I would highly recommend your home for large group or large families (like ours). Fred
Fred P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Fred, I'm so glad it worked out so well for your daughter's wedding!! Congratulations to all!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rose O.
18 August 2015
Absolutely fabulous place to stay!!
We have stayed in many rental homes - 1 Southern Boulevard has to be the very best! It is spacious, gracious and oh so comfortable. It is beautifully decorated with high-quality appointments, tiled bathrooms and floors, elegant window treatments, great seating and dining arrangements and it has every amenity you could think of, from books & games to tea jars & coffee makers, hot tub to lobster pots. Two full refrigerators AND cold drink drawers (a great idea!); strong dependable wifi, Sonos, thick white towels, beach towels, more than enough outdoor loungers on the porch (high-quality ones at that...). And then, of course, there's the beach, just down the steps. Waves pounding away! (And there's even a swingset for kids.) If you have a crowd but don't want to be crowded (we were 14), this is a great place to stay. We all loved it; thanks ever so much to our gracious owner!
Rose O.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
1 October 2014
Beautiful home with a stunning view
I had several friends and family come stay in this home for two nights and everyone was blown away by the view and elegance of the home. You can hear the waves while laying in bed at night, and just a short drive into Newburyport downtown for lots of great shops and restaurants. Everyone had their own comfortable beds and everything they needed for the stay.
Property was professionally cleaned before we arrived and there were ample clean towels and extra pillows and bed linens (along with extra toiletries if needed).
The views and property are even more amazing in person than in the photos.
I would absolutely invite everyone back to do this again.
Dave, the home owner, was very helpful and accommodating before and during our stay.
Highly recommend this place!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
17 September 2014
Great Spot for relaxing
We rented this house while visiting from Europe. The house is beautiful, well kept and a perfect location. We would definitely stay there again.
Chris H.
About the host
Hosted by David Williamson
I'm 70 years old and have worked in the high-tech industry for 25 years and have now quasi-retired to manage real estate holdings. I remarried in 2015 and have a 27-year-old daughter and a 30-year-old son. Besides enjoying my wife, children, and extended family, I love to fish, boat, sail, swim in the ocean, body surf, etc. The ocean itself is ever-changing and every day it presents something different to enjoy and marvel at and makes you feel grateful to be alive.
Why they chose this property
It's always been a dream to live right on the ocean. The house sleeps up to 14 people in beds plus a pull-out couch and single pull-out loveseat. It has an elevator for those less ambulatory and plenty of common areas for everyone to hang out...perfect for the family reunion! Enjoy views of the beach, ocean, Isle of Shoals, Great Marsh, Newburyport, Merrimack River, fireworks from Salisbury Beach and Hampton Beach, and even a Maine mountain in the distance. Within walking distance of the house on Plum Island, there are restaurants, a convenience store, a liquor store, and a bait and tackle shop. Newburyport, a five-minute drive, is a historic seaport town in all its original brick facades and was one of the most productive ports in early Colonial history. Newburyport is full of shops, restaurants, riverfront boardwalk, fishing charters, sailing charters, whale-watch tours, theatre, free waterfront concerts, etc. It was voted one of the top three cities for its flower box displays. The house is within a short drive of Boston, Portsmouth, Kittery ME, etc. Enjoy all the history and sights of Boston, the outlet shopping in Kittery, ME, and the history and sights of Portsmouth, NH.
What makes this property unique
Fall asleep to the sounds of the waves hitting the shore in front of the house. Sit on the ocean deck and enjoy the boat traffic or people watch those on the beach. Enjoy views of the ocean from all six bedrooms. Bake in the sun on the Sun Deck which catches rays all day long. Watch the sunset from two of the five bedrooms. Enjoy the sunset with a cocktail as well as a panoramic view of downtown Newburyport, NH, Maine, and the ocean from our Sunset Deck. Watch a movie with the extended family on a choice of 70' or 55' large-screen TVs or play cards or board games at the dining room table with the ocean as your backdrop. Play a game of cornhole on the deck if you're waterlogged from too much body surfing or swimming in the ocean. Make sand castles galore or relax your muscles in the 7-person hot tub.
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