Try to imagine waking up in a comfy house nestled in a quiet nook of Plum Island. You stretch; grab your kayak and start your day with an early morning paddle enriched by sea breezes and birdsong. Meanwhile, your fellow traveler is making breakfast or stretched out on the daybed/couch finishing that amazing book! Ahh vacation! Does it get any better than this?
Sunnyside is a 2-minute walk to a fabulous private neighborhood boat launch - soft sand access is just 2 houses down the street. The small craft launch leads to the protected bay encircled by Plum Island - so tame waters for all types of paddlers: bring your kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
Sunnyside is the perfect couple's getaway. One is drawn to the outside space – a fenced in yard with 2 decks – the wrap-around deck in the yard, and the side deck accessed by the sliding glass doors.
- Enjoy sunset views with wine and cheese at bistro set on the side deck.
- Dine at the spacious outdoor dining table.
- Catch rays as you lounge on the chaises in the private back yard.
- Rinse off with the outdoor shower.
Ooh la! What a delightful outdoor space! Sunnyside brings out your sunny side!
As you enter Sunnyside, you are welcomed by a cozy modern beachy space. In the open living room, guests enjoy a large daybed with tons of pillows – perfect for snuggling while watching your favorite streaming show on the 55inch Smart TV.
The kitchen provides all the accoutrements to cook -plenty of counter space for preparing those fabulous romantic meals: an electric stove for easy cooking; a full size fridge to hold all that food, and a table for those glorious vacation breakfasts. The kitchen is fully furnished with all the dishes, glassware and cooking accoutrements. Lobster dinner anyone?
The kitchen has great storage – a large baker’s rack helps guests easily find pots, pans, serving pieces, and small appliances. Accoutrements also include a combination air-fryer, convection, and microwave oven, a Keurig coffee maker for each guest to make their preferred coffee, and a blender for those fabulous frozen drinks. Let’s not forget the gas grill!
For dining, guests have 2 choices, indoors the dining table comfortably seats 4 – plenty of space for a gourmet or casual meal. Similarly, Sunnyside offers spacious alfresco dining at the table for 4 on the wrap-around deck and the bistro set on the side deck.
Sunnyside is ready to host that special summer get-away. Sunnyside offers great amenities! The outdoor space is wonderful! The private deck is surrounded by a fenced yard. The side deck offers marsh and sunset view. Enjoy cooking on the gas grill and dining alfresco!
While the yard is sunny all day long, the eaves provide a bright yet shady home. The side deck with the gracefully overhanging mature tree, means you can enjoy outdoors in the shade as well.
Want some quiet time? The chaise lounges beckon - put your feet up and read with your eyes closed.
Ready for bed? Then head into the bedroom. The queen bed is bookended by two bedside tables with bedside lamps. The Window AC keeps you cool during those hot and hazy summer days.
Hi Speed Wi-Fi helps with the workcations! The spacious desk, with work lamp and desk chair, make it easy to keep up with work while also keeping work out of sight!
Sunnyside offers 1 spacious full bath. The bath includes a combination tub and shower. Take a soak in the deep tub.
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SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Maximum Occupancy - 3)
Bedroom (Sleeping Capacity - 2)
- Queen-sized bed
- 2 Bedside tables
- 2 Bedside Lamps
- 1 Walk-in Closet with shelves
Living Room with Daybed (Sleeping Capacity - 1)
- Day bed with a Twin Mattress for that extra sleeping space.
Bathroom Facilities
- 1 Full bath
- Combination tub and shower
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Sunnyside Accommodation Highlights:
- Fun & Beachy modern furnishings
- Fully-equipped kitchen with full-size appliances
- Keurig coffee maker, blender, air-fryer & more!
- Kitchen table that comfortably accommodates 4
- Living room with Big 55inch TV', comfy daybed, and coffee table
- Hi-Speed Wi-Fi – great for work or play
- Off-street Parking for 3 cars
- Private decks with
---Outdoor bistro set (seating for 2)
---Outdoor dining set (seating for 4)
---Chaise lounges
---Outdoor grill
---Outdoor shower
- Window AC cools the home during those hazy, hot & humid summer days
- Central Heat warms the home during those chilly winter nights.
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Mobility Friendly Property: This home is considered mobility friendly, because it meets the following criteria:
1) One floor living is possible - at least 1 bedroom and 1 full bath are on the main living level.
2) Few stairs (6 or less) to enter the main living level.
3) Easy access bathing: either a walk-in shower or grab bar to assist with entering a tub/shower combination.
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Window AC Units
This property is cooled with window air conditioning units. The units are installed in May and removed in September. Each window AC unit has both a cooling function and a fan function. Each room with a window AC unit; also has a fan.
**** Explore Plum Island - by foot, paddle or pedal.
Plum Island is a 6-mile long barrier beach that extends south of Newburyport. Most of it makes up the Parker River Wildlife Refuge, which is visited seasonally by nearly 300 bird species.
Walking on a beach across a National Wildlife Refuge, hearing the waves crashing on long, sandy beaches, watching birds and deer nearby…
A walk is a nice introduction to the extraordinary diversity of the Plum Island scenery. Take a walk both on the beach and on the main Refuge road, which offers wonderful views on the Plum Island River marshes and the Broad Sound.
Plum Island creates a nice protected bay which leads to marshes along the Parker River - take a kayak or paddleboard tour through the marshes.
*** About Newburyport
Newburyport, a coastal city 35 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts, is an historic seaport that extends along the mighty Merrimack River. The Merrimack River leads to Plum Island, a gorgeous barrier island with long expanses of beach, marshes, and nature preserves.
Anchored in a rich Maritime heritage, Newburyport boasts national attractions, vibrant boating, rich culture, and award-winning dining and shopping.
Popular activities:
* Hike, pedal, or paddle to explore Parker River and Joppa Flats.
* Explore Downtown's unique boutiques, amazing antiques, fabulous food, craft beer, local wines, and hip coffee shops.
* Discover Newburyport's seafaring & colonial history - experience colonial life in a historic home tour, see skiffs or ships being built
* Reserve the Newburyport Lighthouse for a private romantic meal.
* Enjoy a cruise to watch whales, fish, SCUBA dive, or dine.
* Unique Golf courses nestled among sea marshes, tidal rivers, & rocky
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About iTrip North Shore Properties
- Smoking is strictly prohibited. Guests will be fined and immediately evicted for smoking or vaping in the home or on the property.
- NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.
These are cause for eviction with no refund. If any damage impacts our ability to offer the home for future guests, you will be held liable.
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Amenities:
- Each of property features a starter set of supplies for guests which includes toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, & hand soap.
- The beds are fully made & ready for your arrival with freshly laundered linens. A set of towels for each registered guest are included in the rental rate.
- For family friendly homes, a luxury Pack-n-Play or other children's furnishings are available for an additional charge (as availability permits).
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Visiting like a local means being neighborly. Please be respectful of the owner's home and considerate of the neighbors.
